B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新参者

Meaning

a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group

Example

The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.

その新参者はチームによって温かく迎えられました。

B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

戦後

Meaning

occurring or existing after a war

Example

The postwar period saw significant economic growth.

戦後の時期には、顕著な経済成長が見られました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

無害な

Meaning

Not harmful or offensive.

Example

His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.

彼の発言は完全に無害で、誰かを傷つける意図はなかった。

B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

履歴書

Meaning

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information

Example

Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.

履歴書を求人応募書類と一緒に提出してください。

B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

パレスチナの

Meaning

relating to Palestine or its people

Example

The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.

パレスチナの人々は豊かな文化遺産を持っています。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Meaning

a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Example

The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.

C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

非の打ち所がない

Meaning

Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable

Example

His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.

彼の行動はイベント中ずっと非の打ち所がなかった。

C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

間違い

Meaning

A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.

Example

He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.

会議中に彼は顧客の名前を忘れて大きな間違いを犯した。

C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

神経学的

Meaning

Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

Example

Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.

瞑想は精神的健康に対して積極的な神経学的影響を与えます。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

効果的な

Meaning

producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts

Example

Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.

彼女の効果的な努力はコミュニティに平和をもたらしました。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

市民権

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

彼はアメリカに10年間住んだ後、アメリカ市民権を申請しました。

B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

Example

She looked at him with open scorn.

B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

尊厳, 名誉, 自尊

Meaning

the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect

Example

Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.

困難に直面しても、彼女は試練を通して尊厳を保ち続けました。

C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

賛成

Meaning

an affirmative vote or expression of agreement

Example

The committee voted aye on the proposal.

委員会は提案に賛成票を投じました。

B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要な

Meaning

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Example

Children can be instrumental in building a better society.

子供たちは、より良い社会を作るために重要な役割を果たすことができます。

C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Meaning

The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.

Example

The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.

B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

葉物野菜

Meaning

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

Example

Eating greens is important for good health.

葉物野菜を食べることは健康にとって重要です。

C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

執念

Meaning

Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.

Example

His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.

目標達成における彼の執念は感動的だった。

C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

屈折する

Meaning

To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.

Example

The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.

水は光を屈折させ、ストローが曲がって見える。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

シナプスの

Meaning

Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.

Example

Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.

学習は脳内のシナプス接続を強化する。

B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点のある; 見られた; マークされた

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

斑点のあるヒョウはジャングルを静かに歩いた。

B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

禁じる

Meaning

to order someone not to do something

Example

The school forbids smoking on campus.

学校はキャンパス内での喫煙を禁じています。

A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

文法

Meaning

the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage

Example

She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.

彼女は文章力を向上させるために文法を勉強した。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

宗教的な画像やシンボル

Meaning

A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Example

The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.

教会は美しく描かれた聖母マリアのアイコンを展示しました。

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

曖昧

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

彼の発言は理解するにはあまりにも曖昧だった。

B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

急ぎ; ラッシュ

Meaning

a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry

Example

There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.

コンサートのチケットを買うために急いでいました。

C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

贅沢

Meaning

abundant growth, richness, or elegance

Example

The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.

庭は熱帯植物の贅沢で満たされていた。

B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

鉄道

Meaning

a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run

Example

The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.

鉄道は都市といくつかの近くの町を結びつけています。

B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

再建

Meaning

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

Example

The reconstruction project took years.

再建プロジェクトは数年かかりました。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

パーソナライゼーション, カスタマイズ

Meaning

The action of making something personal or individual; customization.

Example

Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.

マーケティングにおけるパーソナライゼーションは顧客のエンゲージメントを向上させます。

A2 noun /reɪs/

race

レース

Meaning

a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics

Example

The race was very exciting, with many competitors.

レースは非常にエキサイティングで、たくさんの競技者がいました。

B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

テーブルスプーン

Meaning

a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

Example

She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.

彼女はテーブルスプーンでスープをかき混ぜました。

B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

現実

Meaning

The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.

Example

The reality of the situation was evident.

状況の現実は明らかでした。

A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

面白い

Meaning

Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.

Example

The documentary about space was very interesting.

宇宙についてのドキュメンタリーはとても面白かった。

C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

解毒剤

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.

Example

The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.

医者は素早く蛇の毒に解毒剤を投与した。

C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

グレーズ

Meaning

to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish

Example

The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.

シェフはケーキにチョコレートをグレーズしました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

再生的な

Meaning

Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.

Example

Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.

再生農業は土壌の健康と生物多様性を改善します。

C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

財務担当者

Meaning

a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization

Example

The treasurer presented the annual financial report.

財務担当者は年次の財務報告書を提出しました。

A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

蜂蜜

Meaning

a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar

Example

I like to add honey to my tea.

私はお茶に蜂蜜を加えるのが好きです。

C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

割り切れる

Meaning

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

Example

Twelve is divisible by three and four.

12は3と4で割り切れます。

A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

投票する

Meaning

to make a choice in an election; to express preference

Example

Citizens vote to choose their representatives.

市民は代表者を選ぶために投票します。

C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

確立された信念、伝統、または価値観に対して攻撃的または拒絶的な特徴

Meaning

Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.

Example

Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.

彼女のアイコノクラスティックな見解は業界の従来の知恵に挑戦した。

C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

用心

Meaning

cautious or wary about doing something

Example

She was chary of investing in the new business venture.

彼女は新しいビジネスに投資することに慎重だった。

C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

サディスティック

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

悪党は敵に痛みを与えている間、サディスティックな笑顔を浮かべていた。

C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛穴 / 注意深く研究する

Meaning

As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.

Example

She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.

彼女は決定を下す前に何時間も書類をじっくりと読みました。

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ビンタ

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

彼女は怒りすぎて顔にビンタをした。

A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

神秘的な、謎めいた

Meaning

Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.

Example

The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.

深海は地球上で最も神秘的な場所の一つとされています。

B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 房; 一束

Meaning

a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together

Example

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.

彼女は母親のために庭から花束を摘んできました。

C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

Meaning

Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.

Example

The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

無神経な

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

彼の無神経なコメントは彼女を深く傷つけました。

C1 adjective /ˈfɪs.kəl/

fiscal

財政の

Meaning

Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or public money management.

Example

The government introduced new fiscal policies to control inflation.

政府はインフレを抑制するために新しい財政政策を導入しました。

C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

月光

Meaning

A ray of light from the moon.

Example

A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.

月光が静かな森の開けた場所を照らした。

A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

彼女

Meaning

used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw her at the park yesterday.

昨日公園で彼女を見ました。

C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

虚飾

Meaning

Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.

Example

His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.

彼のファッションへの執着は単なる虚飾と見なされた。

C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

アバンギャルド

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

20世紀のアバンギャルドは現代アートを再形成した。

C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

遵守

Meaning

the act of following, accepting, or complying with something

Example

Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.

規則を守ることが委員会に印象を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

レタス

Meaning

a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches

Example

She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.

彼女はサンドイッチに新鮮なレタスを加えた。

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

未亡人

Meaning

a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again

Example

The widow received support from her family and community.

未亡人は家族とコミュニティから支援を受けました。

C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

混ぜる

Meaning

to mix things together in a confused or untidy way

Example

Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.

すべての書類を一つの山に混ぜないでください。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不均衡

Meaning

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

Example

There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.

多くの社会において、富裕層と貧困層の間に明確な不均衡があります。

B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

流行に敏感で魅力的な; 外見に優雅さや味を持つ

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでスタイリッシュなドレスを着ていた。

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

Clarion

クラリオン

Meaning

a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone

Example

The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.

クラリオンの音が戦場を越えて、突撃の合図を送った。

C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延性

Meaning

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

Example

Gold is a very ductile metal.

金は非常に延性のある金属です。

B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷鳴

Meaning

the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound

Example

We heard thunder rolling across the sky.

空を横切る雷鳴を聞きました。

B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

核

Meaning

the central or most important part of something

Example

Honesty is at the core of their values.

正直は彼らの価値観の核です。

B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧場

Meaning

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

Example

They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.

彼らはテキサスで巨大な牧場を所有しています。

A1 pronoun /huː/

who

誰

Meaning

used to ask about a person or people

Example

Who is coming to the party tonight?

今晩パーティーに誰が来ますか？

C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

予感

Meaning

A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.

Example

She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.

彼女は彼がサプライズを計画しているという予感を持っていた。

C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

死霊術

Meaning

the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future

Example

Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.

古代の文献には、神父たちによって行われた死霊術の儀式が記述されています。

B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危機

Meaning

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

Example

The financial crisis affected global markets.

金融危機は世界の市場に影響を与えた。

C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

苦しめる / すき

Meaning

to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool

Example

The tragic news harrowed the entire family.

悲劇的なニュースは家族全員を苦しめました。

C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

憤慨させる

Meaning

To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.

Example

The unfair treatment embittered the employees.

不公平な扱いが従業員を憤慨させた。

B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

可視性

Meaning

The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.

Example

Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.

ソーシャルメディアでの可視性の向上は、ビジネスの成長に役立ちます。

C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

アグロフォレストリー

Meaning

A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.

Example

Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.

アグロフォレストリーは土壌の質と作物の収量を改善します。

A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

輝く

Meaning

to give out a bright light or glow

Example

The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.

太陽は明日明るく輝きます。

C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

変形させる

Meaning

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

Example

The fire disfigured the old building.

火事は古い建物を変形させた。

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依存

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

技術への依存は懸念すべきことです。

C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

血栓

Meaning

a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.

Example

The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.

医者は患者から血栓を取り除きました。

A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

家具

Meaning

Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.

Example

The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.

リビングルームは美しい木製の家具でいっぱいでした。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

弁護的な

Meaning

Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.

Example

His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.

彼の弁護的な発言は彼の評判を回復させた。

C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

収監 / 拘束

Meaning

The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.

Example

The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.

裁判官は被告を拘置所に送るよう命じました。

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

科学

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

サイエンスは未知の世界を探求し続けています。

C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

補佐

Meaning

a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity

Example

The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.

司教は自分の義務を手伝うために補佐を任命した。

C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

ポリテクニック

Meaning

an educational institution offering practical and technical courses

Example

She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.

彼女は自分の街の有名なポリテクニックで工学を学んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

ゾーン式

Meaning

relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone

Example

The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.

都市は交通渋滞を管理するためにゾーン式駐車システムを導入しました。

B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

職員

Meaning

A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.

Example

The clerk helped me find the correct form.

職員は私が正しいフォームを見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

Meaning

to abandon or give up something or someone

Example

He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

Betrayer

裏切り者; 不忠者

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal

Example

The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.

裏切り者は暴露され、厳しい結果に直面しました。

C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

争う

Meaning

To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

Example

Several companies are vying for the contract.

いくつかの企業が契約を争っています。

B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

うっかり者

Meaning

often forgetting things or not paying attention

Example

He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.

彼はとてもうっかりしていて、よく鍵を忘れます。

B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

お土産

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

私はギフトショップで小さな土産を買いました。

B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

誠実な

Meaning

telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere

Example

She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.

彼女は面接中、常に正直だった。

C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

パリンプセスト

Meaning

a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form

Example

The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.

その古代の写本はパリンプセストであり、新しい文字の下に以前のテキストの微弱な痕跡が見られた。

C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

欲望

Meaning

A deep, strong desire or craving.

Example

She felt a strong yen to travel the world.

彼女は世界を旅したいという強い欲望を感じた。

B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

幸せ

Meaning

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example

Thunder rumbled in the distance.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

渇望, 欲求

Meaning

a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something

Example

After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.

海外で何年も過ごした後、彼女は故郷の伝統的な料理への深い渇望を抱きました。

B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏見

Meaning

showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly

Example

The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.

裁判官は被告に対して偏見があると告発されました。

C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

凝固剤

Meaning

a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot

Example

The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.

医者は出血をすぐに止めるために凝固剤を使いました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

おしゃべりな; うるさい; 話好き

Meaning

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech

Example

The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.

カフェでおしゃべりな年寄りの男は、旅行について何時間も話していた。

B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

空中で一箇所に留まる、前後に動かない

Meaning

to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward

Example

The helicopter hovered over the city.

ヘリコプターは街の上空で浮かんでいました。

C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

効果のない薬

Meaning

a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution

Example

The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.

政治家の計画は、複雑な問題に対する単なる効果のない薬として退けられました。

B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

湿った

Meaning

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

Example

The room felt cold and damp after the rain.

雨の後、部屋は冷たくて湿っていると感じました。

B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

原材料

Meaning

The basic material from which a product is made.

Example

The factory imports raw materials for production.

工場は生産のために原材料を輸入しています。

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

先天的

Meaning

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

Example

The child was born with a congenital heart defect.

その子供は先天的な心臓疾患を持って生まれました。

C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

干渉者

Meaning

A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.

Example

He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.

彼はプライベートな家族の集まりで干渉者のように感じた。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

悪魔的

Meaning

Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.

Example

The villain devised a diabolic scheme.

悪役は悪魔的な計画を立てた。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

根本的な

Meaning

basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something

Example

The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.

その対立の根本的な理由は決して対処されませんでした。

C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

見る

Meaning

To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.

Example

From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.

丘の頂上から、彼女は谷間に小さな村を見つけました。

A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

害する

Meaning

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

Example

Smoking can harm your health.

喫煙は健康に害を及ぼすことがあります。

B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

鍛冶屋

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

Example

The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.

鍛冶屋は熱い鉄を金づちで打って蹄鉄を作った。

C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

容赦ない

Meaning

Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.

Example

The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.

自由戦士たちの容赦ない戦いは勝利へと導いた。

C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

髪型

Meaning

A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.

Example

Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.

彼女のエレガントな髪型はパーティーで皆を感動させました。

C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

テクニカルリティ

Meaning

A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.

Example

The case was dismissed on a technicality.

その事件はテクニカルリティで却下された。

B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Meaning

a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent

Example

The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.

B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

解錠する

Meaning

to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available

Example

She used the key to unlock the door.

彼女は鍵を使ってドアを解錠した。

C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

アジュタントコウ

Meaning

a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork

Example

The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.

アジュタントコウは浅い水の中でじっと立っていました。

B1 adjective /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

United

団結した; 一緒に; 同意した

Meaning

joined together for a common purpose; in agreement

Example

The team was united in their goal to win.

チームは勝利を目指して団結していた。

A1 verb /spend/

spend

使う

Meaning

to use money to buy something; to pass time

Example

I spend too much money on books.

私は本にお金を使いすぎています。

C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

男らしい; 勇敢な; 大胆な

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous

Example

He showed manly courage during the crisis.

危機の中で、彼は男らしい勇気を示しました。