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。

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 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。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

吐き気を感じる

Meaning

feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness

Example

The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.

腐った食べ物の匂いが彼女に吐き気を感じさせた。

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。

C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Meaning

a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead

Example

The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.

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。

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。

C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

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。

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 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。

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 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

すなわち; 特に;

Meaning

that is to say; specifically; to be precise

Example

Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.

三つの都市、すなわちパリ、ロンドン、ローマが訪問されました。

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。

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 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

悪名高い

Meaning

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Example

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

その地域は高い犯罪率で悪名高いです。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

Meaning

Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.

Example

She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.

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。

C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

ネクタリン (滑らかな皮の桃の一種)

Meaning

A smooth-skinned variety of peach.

Example

She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.

彼女は市場から新鮮なネクタリンのバスケットを買いました。

C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning

The lowest point of a situation or condition.

Example

The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.

B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

海軍の

Meaning

relating to a country's navy or military ships

Example

The country invested heavily in naval defense.

その国は海軍防衛に多額の投資をしました。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

初心者

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.

Example

As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.

プログラミングの初心者として、彼女はよくメンターに指導を求めていた。

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。

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。

A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

上手に

Meaning

in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately

Example

She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.

彼女はみんなが理解できるように上手に説明した。

B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

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 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 /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。

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。

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。

B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

通知する

Meaning

to inform someone officially about something

Example

The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.

マネージャーはスタッフにスケジュールの変更について通知します。

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。

B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

釘

Meaning

a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe

Example

He hammered the nail into the wooden board.

彼は木の板に釘を打ち込んだ。

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。

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

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。

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 noun /noʊz/

nose

鼻

Meaning

the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling

Example

He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.

彼は鋭い鼻を持っており、遠くから物の匂いを嗅ぐことができる。

C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

貨幣学者

Meaning

A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.

Example

The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.

貨幣学者は展示会で彼の希少なコインコレクションを展示しました

A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

甥

Meaning

the son of one’s brother or sister

Example

My nephew is studying at the university.

私の甥は大学で勉強しています。

A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

九

Meaning

the number that is one more than eight

Example

She has nine books in her collection.

彼女はコレクションに9冊の本を持っています。

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。

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 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。

C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

Meaning

To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.

Example

The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.

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。

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

看護

Meaning

the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured

Example

She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.

彼女は医療専門職になるために看護学を学んでいます。

C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

イモリ

Meaning

a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land

Example

The newt swam gracefully in the pond.

イモリは池で優雅に泳いでいました。

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 /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

神経痛

Meaning

intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway

Example

The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.

患者は顔に神経痛を抱えています。

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 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

Meaning

a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer

Example

She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.

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 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 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。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

数えられる; 計算可能な

Meaning

capable of being counted; countable

Example

The stars in the sky are not numerable.

空の星は数えられません。

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 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。

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。

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。

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 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

ネガティブ

Meaning

Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.

Example

She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.

彼女は今後のプロジェクトに対してネガティブな態度を持っていた。

C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

麻薬

Meaning

A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.

Example

The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.

警察は大量の麻薬を押収した。

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。

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 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

寒い; ひんやり; 動きが速くて敏捷

Meaning

cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement

Example

It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.

今日は外がかなり寒いので、ジャケットを着るべきです。

B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

ネットワーキング

Meaning

The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.

Example

Networking is important for career development.

ネットワーキングはキャリア開発にとって重要です。

A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

国民の

Meaning

relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government

Example

The national anthem was played at the ceremony.

国歌は式典で演奏されました。

B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名

Meaning

well known or famous; written down or observed

Example

He is a noted author in the field of history.

彼は歴史分野で著名な作家です。

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。

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。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

ナンセンス

Meaning

words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior

Example

Stop talking nonsense and be serious!

ナンセンスなことを言うのはやめて、真剣になりなさい！

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 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。

C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

ニッケル

Meaning

a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States

Example

He found a nickel on the ground.

彼は地面でニッケルを見つけた。

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。

C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

寄り添う

Meaning

to settle or lie comfortably within or against something

Example

The child nestled into her mother's arms.

その子供は母親の腕に寄り添いました。

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。

A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

麺

Meaning

long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food

Example

She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.

彼女は夕食に野菜入りの麺を作った。

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 /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

正常

Meaning

The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.

Example

After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.

洪水の後、町は正常な状態を取り戻すために奮闘しました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

ニュアンス

Meaning

A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.

Example

He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.

彼は彼女の表情に微妙なニュアンスに気づきました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

貨幣学の

Meaning

relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals

Example

He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.

彼は世界中からの珍しいコインの収集を持っています。

A2 noun /niːs/

niece

姪

Meaning

the daughter of one's brother or sister

Example

My niece is studying at the university this year.

私の姪は今年大学で勉強しています。

C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

栄養価が高い

Meaning

Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.

Example

Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.

オーガニック食品は、加工食品よりも栄養価が高いことがよくあります。

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。

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 /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。

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。

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

それにもかかわらず

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

雨が降っていましたが、それにもかかわらず、彼らはハイキングに行きました。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

触れると痛みを引き起こす植物

Meaning

a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched

Example

He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.

彼は不注意でイラクサに触れて鋭い痛みを感じた。

C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

未熟なまたは新しい官僚によって運営される政府

Meaning

A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.

Example

The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.

突然の革命は未経験のリーダーたちによるネオクラシーを生み出した。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

非居住者

Meaning

a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently

Example

Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.

非居住者の学生は、しばしば高い学費を支払います。

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。

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 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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

夜の始まり

Meaning

the time when night begins; dusk

Example

They decided to return home before nightfall.

彼らは夜の始まり前に家に帰ることに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈnaɪsəti/

nicety

微細さ

Meaning

a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something

Example

The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.

弁護士は事件の法的細部を説明しました。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

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。

A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

ネットワーク

Meaning

A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.

Example

She built a strong professional network.

彼女は強力なプロフェッショナルネットワークを作り上げた。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

鼻音の

Meaning

Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.

Example

He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.

風邪で彼は鼻声で話した。

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。