A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

naughty

いたずら

Meaning

Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.

Example

The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.

いたずらな子供がクレヨンで壁に絵を描きました。

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 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

交渉可能

Meaning

Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.

Example

The salary offered is negotiable.

提供された給与は交渉可能です。

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

素早い

Meaning

Quick and light in movement or thought.

Example

The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.

ダンサーの素早いステップが観客を感動させた。

C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

ニンフ

Meaning

a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology

Example

The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.

水のニンフが月明かりの湖のそばに現れました。

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 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新規性

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

発明の新規性が投資家を引き付けました。

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.

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数値的

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

その報告書は人口増加に関する数値データを提供しています。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

通知

Meaning

an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device

Example

You will receive a notification when your application is approved.

申請が承認されると通知が届きます。

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。

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 /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.

A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

誰もいない

Meaning

not any; no one; not one

Example

None of the students passed the exam.

誰もその試験に合格しませんでした。

A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

看護する

Meaning

to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby

Example

She nursed her sick mother back to health.

彼女は病気の母親の世話をして、元気を取り戻させました。

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。

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 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

騒々しく

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

子供たちは遊び場で騒がしく遊んでいました。

C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

Meaning

Relating to nerves or the nervous system.

Example

Scientists study neural connections in the brain.

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 /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

鼻孔

Meaning

either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes

Example

The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.

医師は鼻孔のそれぞれをブロックがないか調べました。

B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

国籍

Meaning

The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.

Example

Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.

彼女の国籍はカナダのもので、フランスで生まれました。

B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

困窮した; 貧しい; 必要がある

Meaning

requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities

Example

The charity helps needy families during the winter.

チャリティは冬に困窮している家族を助けます。

A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

通知

Meaning

attention to something; a written or printed announcement

Example

The notice on the board announced the school closure.

掲示板の通知が学校の閉鎖を発表しました。

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。

C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

Meaning

to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry

Example

A small doubt niggled at her mind.

C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

無効にする

Meaning

to make something legally invalid or ineffective

Example

The court decided to nullify the contract.

裁判所は契約を無効にすることを決定しました。

C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

北へ

Meaning

towards the north; in a northerly direction

Example

The birds migrate northwards in spring.

鳥たちは春に北へ移動します。

B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

ノミネーション

Meaning

The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.

Example

Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.

彼女の賞へのノミネーションは、皆を驚かせました。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

迷惑; 不便;

Meaning

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

Example

The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.

建設の絶え間ない騒音は本当の迷惑です。

C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

出生に関連する

Meaning

Relating to birth or the place of birth.

Example

She returned to her natal village after many years.

彼女は何年も経った後、故郷の村に帰りました。

C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

論理的に関連しない発言

Meaning

a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement

Example

His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.

予算の議論中、彼の天気に関するコメントは完全に論理的に関連しない発言だった。

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 /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

視野が狭い

Meaning

unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective

Example

His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.

彼の視野が狭いため、新しいアイデアを受け入れることができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

神経伝達物質

Meaning

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.

Example

Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.

セロトニンとドーパミンは気分に影響を与える主要な神経伝達物質です。

C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

栄養不足

Meaning

A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.

Example

Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.

土壌中の栄養不足は作物の生産性を減少させる可能性があります。

A1 verb /niːd/

need

必要

Meaning

to require something; to be in want of

Example

I need help with my homework.

私は宿題に助けが必要です。

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。

C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

非戦闘員

Meaning

a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff

Example

The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.

赤十字のスタッフは紛争で非戦闘員として扱われました。

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 /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

不快な臭い; 有害または不快な

Meaning

having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.

ゴミからの不快な臭いが、みんなを鼻を押さえさせました。

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。

C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新造語

Meaning

A newly coined word or expression.

Example

The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.

インターネットは「セルフィー」や「ハッシュタグ」などの多くの新造語を生み出しました。

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 ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

非言語

Meaning

Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words

Example

Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.

非言語の合図は効果的なコミュニケーションにおいて重要な役割を果たします。

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 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

隣人

Meaning

a person living next door or nearby

Example

My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.

私の隣人は私が砂糖がなくなった時、砂糖を貸してくれました。

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 /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

命名法

Meaning

A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.

Example

The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.

化学的命名法は初心者には理解するのが難しい場合があります。

C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

ペン先

Meaning

the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing

Example

He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.

彼は書く前にペン先をインクに浸しました。

C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

無力化する

Meaning

to make something ineffective or harmless

Example

The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.

その薬は彼の体内の毒を無効にするのを助けました。

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 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。

C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性

Meaning

active at night; happening during the night

Example

Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.

フクロウは夜行性の動物で、夜に狩りをします。

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 /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

ネックライン

Meaning

the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape

Example

The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.

そのドレスには美しいV字型のネックラインがあります。

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

今どき; 現在

Meaning

at the present time; in these times

Example

Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.

現在、人々はオンラインショッピングを好む。

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。

B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ノンストップ; 途切れなく

Meaning

continuing without stopping; without interruption

Example

The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.

その列車はロンドンからパリまでノンストップで走った。

C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

教会の中央部

Meaning

the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation

Example

The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.

合唱団は教会のネイヴで美しく歌いました。

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。

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。

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 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

記号法

Meaning

A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.

Example

The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.

先生は代数方程式で使用される記号法を説明しました。

C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

無視できる

Meaning

so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant

Example

The side effects of this medicine are negligible.

この薬の副作用は無視できるほどです。

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。

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 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神経可塑性

Meaning

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Example

Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.

ニューロプラスティシティは、脳が怪我の後で再配線できるようにします。

C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

困惑

Meaning

Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.

Example

He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.

彼は奇妙なコメントに困惑して立ち尽くしていた。

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。

A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

ネックレス

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck

Example

She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しいダイヤモンドのネックレスをしていました。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

裸; 衣服なし; 暴露された; 無防備

Meaning

without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed

Example

The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.

その状況についての裸の真実は、皆を驚かせました。

B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

原子力

Meaning

relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy

Example

The country is developing nuclear energy.

その国は原子力エネルギーを開発しています。

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。

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。

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。

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 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

接続; 結びつき;

Meaning

a connection or series of connections linking two or more things

Example

There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.

教育と経済発展の間には明確なネクサスがあります。

B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

neurofeedback

脳の活動をリアルタイムで表示し、脳機能の自己調整を教える技術

Meaning

A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.

Example

Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.

ニューロフィードバックは認知機能とリラクゼーションを高めます。

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 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

名も無き; 匿名の; 不明の; 未確認の

Meaning

having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified

Example

The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.

名も無き恐怖が彼を一晩中追い詰めた。

C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名目上の; 非常に小さい

Meaning

very small in size or amount; existing in name only

Example

He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.

彼は学生だったので、会員費はわずかな名目料金でした。

C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

月下香

Meaning

a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent

Example

The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.

月下香の花が甘い香りで庭を満たしました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

ネクタイ

Meaning

a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front

Example

He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.

彼は重要な会議の前にネクタイを調整した。

A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

騒音

Meaning

a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant

Example

The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.

建設現場からの騒音は非常に迷惑でした。

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。

C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

水泳

Meaning

The act or sport of swimming.

Example

She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.

彼女は泳ぎの技術を向上させるために水泳のレッスンを受けました。

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。

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。

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。

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 /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

軽いシルクの寝間着

Meaning

A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.

Example

She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.

彼女は寝る前にシルクのネグリジェを着ていました。

B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

ヌード

Meaning

Wearing no clothes; naked.

Example

The artist painted a nude model.

アーティストはヌードモデルを描きました。

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 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

発展途上の

Meaning

Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation

Example

The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.

発展途上の技術が産業を革新しています。

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。

C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

否定

Meaning

The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.

Example

The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.

理論は伝統的な信念の否定に基づいています。

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。

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。

A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

近い

Meaning

close in space or time; almost

Example

The school is very near to my house.

学校は私の家の近くにあります。

C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

吐き気

Meaning

a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

Example

The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.

ボートの動きがひどいナウジアを引き起こしました。

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。

C2 noun /niːp/

neap

小潮

Meaning

A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.

Example

During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.

ニープタイドの間、水位の変化は最小限です。

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。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

ネオダーウィニズム

Meaning

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

Example

Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.

ネオダーウィニズムはダーウィンの自然選択説と現代遺伝学を組み合わせています。

C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

非協力

Meaning

The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.

Example

The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.

非協力運動は勢いを得た。

C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

ナツメグ

Meaning

a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking

Example

The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.

レシピにはカスタードに風味を加えるために、小さじ1杯のナツメグが必要でした。

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。

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。

A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

いいえ

Meaning

used to make a word or phrase negative

Example

I do not like spicy food.

私は辛い食べ物が好きではありません。

C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

新しい神経細胞の形成プロセス

Meaning

The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.

Example

Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.

科学者たちは神経発生を研究して、脳の健康を理解しようとしています。

C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

ニュートンの法則に関連する

Meaning

relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton

Example

The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.

科学者はニュートンの運動法則を説明した。

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。