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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 /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

毎週
Meaning
happening or done once every week; every week
Example
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
私は日曜日に毎週、祖母を訪ねます。
A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

プロフェッショナル
Meaning
relating to a job that requires special training or education
Example
She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.
彼女は国際的に活躍するプロフェッショナルダンサーです。
A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

イルカ
Meaning
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
Example
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.
イルカは遊び好きな行動と知性で知られています。
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

手がかり
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
探偵は窓の近くで手がかりを見つけました。
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

突然の啓示または洞察
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
彼は自分の人生の本当の目的についてエピファニーを得た。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

偽造する
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
彼は税金を避けるために書類を偽造しようとした。
B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

資格がある
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
資格のある候補者のみが任命のために考慮されます。
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

リラックスして無頓着; 偶然の; 非公式
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
彼はパーティーにカジュアルな服を着て行った。
C2 noun /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Damnation

永遠の罰; 破滅
Meaning
condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure
Example
The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.
説教者はその説教で救いと永遠の罰について話しました。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

ファランクス
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
報道陣のファランクスが裁判所の外で待っていた。
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

大声の抗議
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
新しい政策変更に対して、大声の抗議が起こった。
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

普通の; 一般的な; 特別ではない
Meaning
normal; usual; not special
Example
It was just an ordinary day at the office.
それはオフィスでのただの普通の日でした。
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

柔らかくてだらしない; しっかり感や筋肉の張りがない; 弱い
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
彼のだらしない腕は、もっと運動する必要があることを示していました。
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 /ɡreɪn/

Grain

穀物
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
農家は収穫後、大量の穀物を納屋に保管しました。
A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

サル
Meaning
a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees
Example
The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
サルはジャングルで枝から枝へと飛び移った。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
B1 noun /ˈtɔːr.təs/

tortoise

カメ
Meaning
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
Example
The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.
カメはゆっくり庭を横切った。
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

ステップ
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
小さなステップを踏むことで圧倒的なプレッシャーが減少します。
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

指数的に
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
インターネットの採用は世界中で指数的に増加しています。
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

謎
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
その古代の謎は何年もの間、すべての学者を困らせました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

盲目または無知
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
問題に対する盲目的なアプローチは多くの間違いを招いた。
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

ギャンブル
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
彼はカジノでギャンブルに依存するようになった。
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

文法解析
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
ソフトウェアは、大量のテキストデータを効率的に解析できます。
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

指導
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
彼女は有名なアーティストの指導の下で絵を学びました。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

発見的
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
教師は自学を促すために発見的な技法を使用します。
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

幸せ
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

かき混ぜる
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
彼女はスープをかき混ぜて、焦げないようにした。
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

時代遅れの
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
時代遅れの技術は現代のデバイスには競争できなかった。
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

幸せ
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

自己資金による起業
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
多くの起業家はビジネスを立ち上げるためにブートストラッピングに依存しています。
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

不一致の
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
目撃者たちは事件について食い違った証言をしました。
A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

コミカル
Meaning
causing or meant to cause laughter
Example
The movie had several comic scenes.
映画にはいくつかのコミカルなシーンがありました。
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

子羊
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
その小さな子羊は母親の後をどこでも追いかけた。
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

切手収集家
Meaning
a person who collects or studies postage stamps
Example
The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.
そのフィラテリストは、希少な切手コレクションを作るために何年も費やしました。
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

マインドセット
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
成長マインドセットは、個人が挑戦を受け入れるのを助けます。
C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

閣下
Meaning
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
Example
His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.
大使閣下は式典に出席しました。
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

運, 幸運, 偶然
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
偶然にも、彼は引き出しの中に隠された古い手紙を発見しました。
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

ドラコニアン
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
新しい規制はドラコニアンだと批判されました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

非協力的な
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
証人は非協力的で、質問に答えることを拒否した。
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

変性疾患
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
変性疾患は高齢化した人口に一般的です。
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 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

識字障害者; 読み書きができない; 無知
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
このプログラムは、識字率の低い成人が読み書きを学ぶ手助けをすることを目的としています。
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

プリンター
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
プリンターは結婚式の招待状を時間通りに届けました。
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑発的
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに挑発的なドレスを着ていた。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

興奮している
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
ファンたちはチームがチャンピオンになった後、興奮していました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

破壊的な
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
ハリケーンは沿岸地域に非常に破壊的でした。
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

市民
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
その地域は市民を守るために避難されました。
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

整列する
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
教育を世界標準に整列させることは重要です。
B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

目標指向
Meaning
Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.
Example
Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.
目標指向であることは成功を達成するために重要です。
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

船員長
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
ボーツウェインはデッキで船員を監督しました。
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

田園詩的なシーン
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
彼らのハネムーンは熱帯の島での田園詩的なシーンでした。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɡɑː.dɪd/

Unguarded

無防備な
Meaning
not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information
Example
In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project.
油断した瞬間、彼女はそのプロジェクトについての本当の気持ちを明かした。
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

車椅子
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
病院は怪我をした患者のために車椅子を提供した。
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

女性嫌悪
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
その小説は女性嫌悪を助長すると批判された。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

習慣、慣習
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
彼は静かな習慣の中で暮らしていた、都市の騒音を避けながら。
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

触知可能
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
運動の利益は目に見え、測定可能です。
A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

怒っている; 精神的に病んでいる; 狂っている
Meaning
angry; mentally ill; insane
Example
He was mad at his friend for being late.
彼は友達が遅れたことで怒っていた。
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

オートバイ
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
彼は毎朝オートバイで仕事に行きます。
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

地面
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
子供たちは家の近くの地面で遊びました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

控えめな
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
彼女は控えめな家に住んでいますが、とても幸せです。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

滑稽な
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
飛ぶ豚のアイデアは完全に滑稽です。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

親切な; 誠実な; 心からの
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
彼女は玄関で私たちに親切な歓迎をしてくれました。
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

コンペンディウム
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
その本は古代の神話と伝説のコンペンディウムです。
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

接触
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
症状が続く場合は、医師にコンタクトを取るべきです。
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

シンクロニズム
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
ダンサーの動きのシンクロニズムは観客を驚かせました。
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

賛辞の
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
スピーカーはリーダーの業績について賛辞の言葉を述べました。
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

横たわる, 嘘をつく
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
本はテーブルの上にあります。
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

アカデミー
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
彼は軍事アカデミーに入学しました。
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

蝶
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
美しい蝶が花の上に止まりました。
B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

小道
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
ハイカーたちは森の中の小道を辿った。
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

嵐の強化
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
嵐の強化は気候変動に関連しています。
C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

グローバル化する
Meaning
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
Example
Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.
多くの企業は国際市場に進出するため事業をグローバル化する。
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

菌類
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
菌類は自然界で有機物を分解する重要な役割を果たします。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

思いやりのある; 理解力のある; 敏感な;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
私が自分の問題について話したとき、彼女はとても思いやりがありました。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

内省的
Meaning
Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
Example
Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.
作家はしばしば非常に内省的な人々である。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
商人は遠くの土地から香辛料を売っていた。
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

マント, 責任
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
リーダーは責任の重みを担った。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

裏切りの
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
スパイは裏切りの行動で処刑されました。
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

翻訳する
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
彼女は五カ国語を翻訳できます。
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

月食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
私たちは庭から月食を観察しました。
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群島
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
インドネシアは何千もの島々が集まった群島です。
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

勇気がない; 意志が弱い; 臆病
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
彼は自分の信念を貫くには、あまりにも臆病すぎた。
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

顧客層
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
そのサロンの顧客層には多くの高いプロフィールを持つ人物が含まれています。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

世論調査員
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
世論調査員は接戦の選挙結果を予測しました。
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

ボランティア
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
多くのボランティアがホームレスに食べ物を配る手伝いをしました。
A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

戦う
Meaning
to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against
Example
The soldiers fight for their country.
兵士たちは自国のために戦っています。
C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

節約する
Meaning
To reduce spending or use resources carefully.
Example
Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.
家族は不必要な支出を削減して、節約しようとしています。
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

進歩的
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
彼女は社会的正義と平等に関して進歩的な見解を持っています。
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

柱
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
古代の寺院は巨大な石の柱によって支えられていました。
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

虐待する
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
法律は動物を虐待する者を罰します。
C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

命名する
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
その通貨はドルで denominated されました。
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

治療的
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
医師は病気の治療法を処方しました。
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

鎮める
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
母親は泣いている子を落ち着かせようとした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未確認; 未検証;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
報告書は公式の確認が得られるまで未確認のままです。
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶者
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
各従業員は配偶者を健康保険プランに含めることができます。
A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

怒っている; 怒った;
Meaning
feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated
Example
She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.
彼女は誰かが彼女のお気に入りの花瓶を壊したので怒っていた。
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

軟膏
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
そのバームは日焼けの痛みを和らげるのに役立ちました。
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

市民
Meaning
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
Example
Citizens must follow pollution regulations.
市民は汚染規制に従わなければなりません。
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

ちらつく
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
ろうそくが風でちらついていた。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

罠にかける
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
ハンターはネットでウサギを捕まえました。
A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

親
Meaning
One's father and mother.
Example
The family tree starts with the child's parents.
家系図は子供の親から始まります。
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

障害
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
資金不足はプロジェクトの大きな障害でした。
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

肉屋
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
肉屋は私たちの夕食のために最高の牛肉の切り身を勧めました。
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

活性化する
Meaning
To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
Example
The motivational speech helped energize the team.
モチベーションスピーチはチームを活性化するのに役立ちました。
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

弟子
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
その若い芸術家は有名な画家の弟子でした。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

スターアニス
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
彼女はスープに香り豊かな風味を加えるためにスターアニスを入れました。
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

金または銀のバルク
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
銀行は金の塊を金庫に保管しています。
C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集団主義
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
集団主義は、個人の利益よりもグループの利益を重視します。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

非対称
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
その建物のデザインは非対称であり、珍しいです。
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

スープ
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
私は昼食にチキンスープを一杯食べました。
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

ピッチャー, 水差し
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
テーブルの上の水差しは氷冷たくてレモネードが入っていた。
B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

契約する
Meaning
to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement
Example
The company will contract a new supplier for materials.
会社は新しい供給者と契約を結ぶでしょう。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

墓石
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
その墓石には彼女の名前が美しく彫られていた。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.