C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

初心者

Meaning

a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner

Example

As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.

初心者のドライバーとして、彼女は道路で非常に慎重でした。

A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

自然。性格。

Meaning

The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.

Example

The calm nature of the environment helps healing.

環境の穏やかな性質は癒しを助けます。

B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

ナレーション

Meaning

The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.

Example

The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.

映画のナレーションは有名な俳優によって行われました。

C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

中立

Meaning

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.

Example

Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.

中立は意思決定において信頼を育みます。

C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

存在しない

Meaning

not real or not present; lacking existence

Example

The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.

仮定された証拠は存在しないことが判明しました。

A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

誰もいない

Meaning

no person; not anyone

Example

Nobody came to the party.

誰もパーティに来なかった。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

隣接した; 近接した; 隣国の

Meaning

situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering

Example

We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.

私たちは貿易のために隣国をよく訪れます。

C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

困惑した

Meaning

Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.

Example

She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.

彼女は彼の突然の決断に完全に困惑していました。

C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning

The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.

Example

She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.

C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Meaning

The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

Example

His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.

C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

高貴さ; 高い階級

Meaning

the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank

Example

He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.

彼は敵を許すことで大きな高貴さを示しました。

B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

悪夢

Meaning

a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience

Example

The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.

試験は準備不足の学生にとって完全な悪夢でした。

B1 noun /nest/

Nest

巣

Meaning

a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young

Example

The bird built a nest in the tree.

鳥は木に巣を作った。

C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

栄養豊富な作物

Meaning

Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health

Example

Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.

冬の野菜は栄養価の高い作物と見なされています。

B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

うなずく

Meaning

to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment

Example

She nodded in agreement with the proposal.

彼女は提案に同意してうなずいた。

A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

通常

Meaning

in the usual way; under normal circumstances

Example

I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.

私は通常毎日午前7時に起きます。

C2 noun /ˈnæfθə/

naphtha

ナフタ

Meaning

A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.

Example

The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.

工場は工業用途のためにナフタの樽を保管していました。

C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

訃報

Meaning

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

Example

The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.

その新聞は、その年に亡くなった著名な人物のネクロロジーを発表しました。

C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

規範; 標準; ルール; 伝統

Meaning

a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected

Example

Working late has become the norm in this company.

遅くまで働くことがこの会社の規範になった。

C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

Example

Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.

A2 noun /nek/

Neck

首

Meaning

the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders

Example

She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.

彼女は首に美しいネックレスをしていた。

A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

何もない

Meaning

not anything; no thing

Example

She has nothing to worry about.

彼女は心配することは何もない。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

栄養素

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.

Example

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

植物は成長のために土壌から栄養素を吸収します。

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

合意に達するための議論; 交渉

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

二社間の交渉は数週間続きました。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

顕著な

Meaning

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

Example

There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.

彼女のパフォーマンスには顕著な改善がありました。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

ナイチンゲール

Meaning

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

Example

The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.

ナイチンゲールは月明かりの中で甘美に歌った。

C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

神経認知的

Meaning

Related to brain information processing and memory power

Example

Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.

睡眠不足により神経認知的機能が低下する。

B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

概念

Meaning

a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion

Example

She had a strange notion that someone was following her.

彼女は誰かが彼女を追っているという奇妙な概念を持っていた。

C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

遊牧

Meaning

Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.

Example

The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.

部族はノマディックなライフスタイルを送っていた。

C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

否定的な発言

Meaning

The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.

Example

His constant naysaying discouraged the team.

彼の絶え間ない否定的な発言はチームをがっかりさせました。

B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

通知

Meaning

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

Example

Turn off notifications to stay focused.

通知をオフにして集中を保つ。

C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜香木

Meaning

a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers

Example

The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.

夜香木の木は日没後に小さな白い花を咲かせます。

C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

栄養

Meaning

Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.

Example

The soil provides nutriment to the plants.

土壌は植物に栄養を提供します。

B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

ナプキン

Meaning

a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating

Example

She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.

彼女は夕食を始める前に、膝の上にナプキンを置きました。

B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小説家

Meaning

a person who writes novels

Example

The novelist spent years writing his new book.

その小説家は新しい本を書くために何年も費やしました。

B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

狭い; 限定された; 狭まった

Meaning

having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted

Example

The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.

その狭い道は2台の車が通るにはほとんど十分な広さがありませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

修道院

Meaning

A convent or building where nuns live and work.

Example

She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.

彼女は精神的な実践に人生を捧げるために修道院に参加することを決めました。

C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

ケチ

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly

Example

He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.

彼はまともなチップを置くにはあまりにケチだった。

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

北西

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

シアトルはアメリカ合衆国の北西部にあります。

A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

素晴らしい; 良い; 魅力的な

Meaning

pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive

Example

She wore a nice dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに素敵なドレスを着て行きました。

C1 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

有害な

Meaning

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

Example

The factory released noxious fumes into the air.

工場は空気中に有害な煙を放出した。

C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要な

Meaning

unnecessary; not required; without purpose

Example

The argument was needless and could have been avoided.

その議論は不必要で、避けることができたはずだ。

A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

決して

Meaning

at no time in the past or future; not ever

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

私はこんなに美しい夕日を決して見たことがありません。

C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

ヒナ

Meaning

a young bird that has not yet left its nest

Example

The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.

母鳥は空腹のヒナに虫を与えました。

C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

壊死

Meaning

the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply

Example

The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.

医師は、患者の傷が壊死の兆候を示していると説明しました。

C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

栄養

Meaning

Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.

Example

Proper nourishment is essential for child development.

適切な栄養は子供の発達に不可欠です。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

養育, 促進, 発展

Meaning

The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.

Example

A nurturing environment helps children thrive.

ナーチャリング環境は子供たちが成長するのを助けます。

A1 adjective /nɛkst/

Nutritious

栄養価の高い

Meaning

containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing

Example

Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.

栄養価の高い食べ物を摂ることは、健康を保つのに役立ちます。

A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

新聞

Meaning

a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence

Example

I read the newspaper every morning.

私は毎朝新聞を読みます。

C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

栄養を与える

Meaning

To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition

Example

Good books nourish the mind.

良い本は心を栄養します。

C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

下の

Meaning

situated down or below; lower

Example

They explored the nether regions of the cave.

彼らは洞窟の下の地域を探索した。

C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

ノミネートされた人

Meaning

a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor

Example

She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.

彼女は最優秀女優賞のノミネートされた人でした。

B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

無邪気

Meaning

Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.

Example

She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.

彼女は詐欺師の話を信じるには無邪気すぎた。

C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

微妙な

Meaning

Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.

Example

His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.

彼の小説の分析は非常に微妙でした。

A1 verb /neɪm/

name

名付ける

Meaning

to give a title or designation to someone or something

Example

They decided to name their baby Sarah.

彼らは赤ちゃんにサラという名前を付けることに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

刺繍, 手芸

Meaning

The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.

Example

Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.

彼女の祖母は彼女にニードルワークの技術を教えました。

C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

ゼロ; 何もない

Meaning

nothing; zero; no amount

Example

His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.

スキャンダル後、彼の勝つチャンスはゼロになった。

C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

Meaning

to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry

Example

A small doubt niggled at her mind.

C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

ナノテクノロジー

Meaning

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

Example

Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.

ナノテクノロジーは医療治療の進歩を促進しています。

C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

新しい言葉の使用またはその起源の研究

Meaning

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

Example

The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.

教授はネオロジーを専門とし、現代のスラングの創造を研究しました。

C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

古代の墓地

Meaning

a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs

Example

The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.

考古学者たちは古代都市のネクロポリスで遺物を発見しました。

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

ほとんど; ほぼ;

Meaning

almost; not quite; very close to

Example

I nearly missed the bus this morning.

今朝、バスをほとんど逃しそうになった。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

無価値

Meaning

Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.

Example

His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.

彼の努力は無価値で、結果を変えることはなかった。

A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

11月

Meaning

the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.

11月は冬が始まる前で、涼しく静かなことが多い。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

航海

Meaning

relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

Example

He studied nautical charts before setting sail.

彼は出航前に海図を勉強しました。

C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

蜜

Meaning

A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.

蝶々は花からネクターを飲みます。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的

Meaning

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality

Example

The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.

その寺院は畏敬の念を抱かせる神秘的な雰囲気を持っていました。

A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

北

Meaning

the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south

Example

We traveled north to reach the mountains.

私たちは山に到達するために北へ向かって旅しました。

C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

新石器時代の

Meaning

Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.

Example

Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.

新石器時代のコミュニティは農業を行い、動物を飼いならし始めた。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

ネオペイガニズム

Meaning

Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.

Example

Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.

ネオペイガニズムは、人々が主流の宗教に代わる精神的な選択肢を探しているため、人気を集めています。

B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

物語的な; 描写的な; 物語を語る

Meaning

relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events

Example

The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.

その小説の物語的な構造はかなり複雑でした。

B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

語り手

Meaning

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

Example

The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.

語り手は複雑なプロットを通じて観客を導きました。

C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

それにもかかわらず

Meaning

In spite of; despite

Example

Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.

挑戦にもかかわらず、チームはプロジェクトを完了させました。

B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

中立

Meaning

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

Example

Neutrons are electrically neutral.

中性子は電気的に中性です。

B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

北東

Meaning

the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.

Example

The storm is moving toward the northeast.

嵐は北東に向かって進んでいます。

A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

隣人; 近く

Meaning

a person who lives near or next to another person

Example

My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.

私の隣人はとても親切で役に立ちます。

B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

国家

Meaning

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

Example

The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.

その国は独立記念日を誇りを持って祝いました。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高貴な

Meaning

having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth

Example

His noble actions helped many people in need.

彼の高貴な行いは困っている多くの人々を助けた。

C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

ナルシシスト

Meaning

A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

Example

Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.

みんな彼を避けていた、なぜなら彼はナルシシストだったから。

C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

新星

Meaning

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness

Example

Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.

天文学者たちは星座で新しいノヴァを発見しました。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

無視する

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

勉強中に健康を無視しないでください。

C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

未成年

Meaning

the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity

Example

During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.

彼が未成年であった間、すべての法的決定は保護者によって下された。

C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

不注意な

Meaning

failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention

Example

The negligent driver caused a serious accident.

不注意な運転手が重大な事故を引き起こした。

C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

正常化する

Meaning

to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard

Example

The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.

政府は関係を正常化するための措置を取った。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

騒々しい

Meaning

making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous

Example

The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.

外の騒々しい建設作業で集中するのが難しかった。

C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

市場のニッチ、専門分野、ターゲット市場

Meaning

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

Example

Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.

適切なニッチを見つけることが、成功するビジネスの鍵です。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

未婚女性

Meaning

of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage

Example

The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.

村はその未婚女性たちが踊る祭りを祝っていました。

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

近く; 近所

Meaning

close to; not far away; in the neighborhood

Example

There is a grocery store nearby.

近くに食料品店があります。

C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

小説

Meaning

A short novel or long short story.

Example

The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.

作者は彼女の次のシリーズのプレビューとして小説を発表しました。

C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

敵 / ライバル

Meaning

A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.

Example

For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.

何年もの間、彼は同僚を自分の敵だと思っていた。

C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

無関心

Meaning

Failing to give proper care or attention.

Example

The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.

無関心な親は子供を何時間も一人で放置した。

C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

ナルシスの花

Meaning

A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.

Example

A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.

春に、庭でナルシスの花が咲きました。

C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

切り込み

Meaning

A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.

Example

He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.

彼は日数を記録するために棒に切り込みを入れました。

C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

かじる

Meaning

to take small bites of food

Example

The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.

うさぎはにんじんをかじった。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

比類のない

Meaning

Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.

Example

Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.

彼女の美しさはその地域で比類のないものと考えられていた。

B1 noun /nɛt/

net

網

Meaning

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

Example

The fisherman cast his net into the sea.

漁師は網を海に投げた。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

顕著な

Meaning

worthy of attention or notice; remarkable

Example

She made a notable contribution to the project.

彼女はプロジェクトに顕著な貢献をしました。

A1 noun /nuːz/

news

ニュース

Meaning

newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events

Example

The news about the storm spread quickly.

嵐に関するニュースはすぐに広まりました。

C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

吐き気を催す

Meaning

To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.

Example

The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.

腐った食べ物は彼をすぐに吐き気を催させました。

C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning

To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.

Example

She tends to nitpick about every little detail.

B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

ノーベル賞

Meaning

Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.

Example

Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.

Nobel Prize recognition did not apply to Bose's contributions.

C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

Meaning

Relating to nerves or the nervous system.

Example

Scientists study neural connections in the brain.

C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

おしゃれ

Meaning

Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.

Example

He looked very natty in his new suit.

彼は新しいスーツでとてもおしゃれに見えた。

C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

去勢する

Meaning

To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.

Example

They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.

彼らは、もっと子猫が生まれないように、猫を去勢することに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

星雲

Meaning

A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.

Example

The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.

オリオン星雲は空で最も明るいものの一つです。

C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

原子核

Meaning

The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.

Example

The nucleus consists of protons.

原子核は陽子で構成されています。

C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

軽くつねる

Meaning

to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly

Example

The cold wind nipped at my face.

冷たい風が私の顔を軽くつねった。

C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

曖昧な; 不明瞭な; 霧のような

Meaning

vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy

Example

His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.

彼の未来の計画は依然として曖昧で不明確です。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

隣接する

Meaning

situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.

Example

They visited a neighboring village for the festival.

彼らは祭りのために隣の村を訪れました。

A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

番号

Meaning

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

Example

She gave me her phone number.

彼女は私に自分の電話番号を教えてくれました。

B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

ナビゲート

Meaning

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

Example

The GPS helps navigate complex routes.

GPSは複雑なルートをナビゲートするのに役立ちます。

B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

自然に

Meaning

in a natural manner; as expected; of course

Example

She naturally excels in mathematics.

彼女は数学で自然に優れている。

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

ネイティブ

Meaning

Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.

Example

He is a native speaker of Bengali.

彼はベンガル語のネイティブスピーカーです。

C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

核形成

Meaning

to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part

Example

The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.

水滴は空気中の小さな粒子の周りで核を形成し始めました。

C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

ニヒリスト

Meaning

A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.

Example

He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.

彼はすべての社会的規範を拒否したため、ニヒリストと呼ばれました。

C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

ノマド

Meaning

A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.

Example

The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.

砂漠はかつて動物を飼うことで生きていたノマドの家だった。

A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

どこにも

Meaning

not anywhere; in no place

Example

I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.

私はあらゆる場所を探しましたが、鍵はどこにも見つかりませんでした。

C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

神経症

Meaning

A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.

Example

His neurosis made social interactions difficult.

彼の神経症は社会的な相互作用を困難にした。

B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

ナビゲーション

Meaning

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

Example

GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.

GPS技術は自動運転車のナビゲーションを改善しました。