A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

部分

Meaning

a piece or segment of something

Example

She gave me a part of her chocolate.

彼女は私にチョコレートの一部をくれました。

B2 verb /swel/

swell

腫れる

Meaning

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

Example

Her ankle began to swell after the injury.

彼女の足首は怪我の後、腫れ始めました。

C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

固まる

Meaning

to become thick or solid, especially from cooling

Example

The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.

スープはテーブルに放置されると固まり始めた。

C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

扇動的

Meaning

Encouraging rebellion against authority.

Example

The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.

活動家は群衆の中で扇動的なパンフレットを配布しました。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

ナス

Meaning

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

Example

My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.

母は昼食にナスのカレーを作りました。

A2 noun ˈprəʊ.ses

process

プロセス

Meaning

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

Example

Recruitment involves a three-stage process.

リクルートには三段階のプロセスが含まれています。

B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

魅力的

Meaning

extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting

Example

The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.

海の生命に関するドキュメンタリーは魅力的だった。

B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

消化の

Meaning

Relating to the digestion of food.

Example

Digestive enzymes help break down food.

消化酵素は食べ物を分解するのを助けます。

C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

田舎者

Meaning

An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.

Example

The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.

都会の人々は田舎者の簡単な方法を笑った。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

植物性の

Meaning

relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation

Example

The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.

スープには独特の植物性の味がありました。

A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

勉強する

Meaning

to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research

Example

I study mathematics every evening.

私は毎晩数学を勉強します。

C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Meaning

a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee

Example

Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.

B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

スポーク / 言った

Meaning

As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.

Example

The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.

自転車のスポークは事故後に曲がっていた。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

二原子

Meaning

Consisting of two atoms.

Example

Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.

酸素は二原子分子です。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

不正直な; 詐欺的な; ごまかしの

Meaning

not honest; fraudulent; deceitful

Example

The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.

その不正直な販売員は、壊れた車を売ろうとした。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

ミニチュア版

Meaning

a very small version of something; small in scale or size

Example

The artist created a miniature model of the castle.

アーティストは城のミニチュアモデルを作りました。

A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

確かに

Meaning

without doubt; certainly

Example

You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.

もし一生懸命勉強すれば、確かに試験に合格します。

C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

支配

Meaning

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

Example

The empire sought domination over its neighbors.

帝国は隣国に対する支配を求めていた。

C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

摂取する

Meaning

To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.

Example

The patient must ingest the medicine with water.

患者は水と一緒に薬を摂取する必要があります。

C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化

Meaning

Connecting new information with existing knowledge

Example

Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.

知識の適切な同化は効果的な学習につながります。

A1 noun /taɪm/

time

時間

Meaning

a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues

Example

I don’t have enough time to finish the project.

私はプロジェクトを終わらせるための十分な時間がありません。

C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

ずるい

Meaning

Clever, cunning, or attractive.

Example

He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.

彼はゲームに勝つためにずるい計画を思いついた。

C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

合流

Meaning

An act or process of merging.

Example

The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.

異なる文化からのアイデアの合流は、豊かな議論を生み出しました。

A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

最も大きい

Meaning

largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big

Example

This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.

これは私たちが直面した中で最も大きな挑戦です。

B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

手頃な

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

このレストランは家族向けに手頃な価格の食事を提供しています。

C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

浪費者, 怠け者

Meaning

A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.

Example

The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.

その若者は家族から浪費者として追放されました。

C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

意見を述べる

Meaning

to express an opinion or belief

Example

The professor opined that the policy would fail.

教授はその政策が失敗するだろうと述べました。

A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

完了する

Meaning

to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end

Example

She managed to complete the project on time.

彼女はプロジェクトを時間通りに完了させました。

C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

重いいびき

Meaning

Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.

Example

The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.

患者のステルトラスな呼吸は看護師たちを驚かせました。

B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折れる

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

ロープは重さで折れました。

A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

硬い

Meaning

solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure

Example

The exam was very hard for most students.

試験はほとんどの学生にとって非常に難しかった。

C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

フレスコ画

Meaning

A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface

Example

The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.

教会の壁は美しいフレスコ画で飾られていました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

侮辱, 軽蔑

Meaning

insulting or humiliating treatment

Example

He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.

彼は同僚の軽蔑を忍耐強く耐えました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

検査

Meaning

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

Example

The building passed the safety inspection last week.

その建物は先週、安全検査に合格しました。

A2 verb /smel/

smell

匂いをかぐ

Meaning

to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor

Example

The flowers smell sweet.

花は甘い香りがする。

C1 noun /stents/

stents

ステント

Meaning

Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.

Example

Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.

ステントはロボット技術を使って成功裏に配置されました。

C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

預金者

Meaning

a person who places money in a bank or financial institution

Example

The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.

銀行は預金者の資金を保護するために保険を提供しています。

C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

無視する

Meaning

an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something

Example

He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.

彼は会議中に自分のミスを無視しようとした。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

土や粘土で作られた; 陶芸に関連する

Meaning

made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials

Example

The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.

キッチンには収納用の美しい土の鉢がありました。

C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

慰め

Meaning

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

Example

She found solace in music after her loss.

彼女は失った後、音楽に慰めを見つけました。

B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

グローバルなイニシアティブ

Meaning

Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.

Example

Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.

グローバルなイニシアティブは、より良い廃棄物管理の実践を奨励しています。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

解放する

Meaning

To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.

Example

He tried to disengage from the heated argument.

彼は熱い議論から解放しようとした。

C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

激流; 洪水

Meaning

a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring

Example

The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.

激しい雨が山を下る水の流れを作り出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

重い

Meaning

involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden

Example

Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.

契約を履行することは会社にとって負担の大きい仕事だと証明された。

B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

忍耐

Meaning

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Example

Patience is essential when chasing big goals.

大きな目標を追いかけるときには忍耐が必要です。

B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

教育システムの改革は優先事項でした。

B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐敗; 分解; 老化

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

その古い建物は長年の無視の後、腐敗の兆しを示していた。

B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最善の努力

Meaning

The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.

Example

He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.

彼は時間通りに仕事を終えるために最善の努力をした。

B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

選ぶ

Meaning

to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out

Example

Please select your favorite color.

お気に入りの色を選んでください。

C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

優生学

Meaning

the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population

Example

Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.

優生学は歴史的にその非倫理的な応用について批判されてきました。

B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

無効にする

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

技術者はアラームシステムを一時的に無効にしました。

A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

胡椒

Meaning

a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food

Example

I like to add pepper to my soup.

私はスープに胡椒を加えるのが好きです。

C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

プロテスタント

Meaning

a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation

Example

Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.

マルティン・ルターはプロテスタント改革の鍵となる人物でした。

B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

湿地

Meaning

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Example

The village was built near a swamp.

村は湿地の近くに建てられました。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

弁証法的

Meaning

Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.

Example

She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.

彼女は複雑な問題を解決するために弁証法的なアプローチを取りました。

A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

私たち自身

Meaning

used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb

Example

We should help ourselves before helping others.

私たちは他の人を助ける前に、自分たち自身を助けるべきです。

C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

不機嫌

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

Example

The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.

不機嫌な老人は、自分の家の近くで遊んでいる子供たちに叫んだ。

C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

代替可能な

Meaning

interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item

Example

In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.

金融業界では、貨幣は代替可能な資産と見なされています。

B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促進する

Meaning

Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.

Example

Promoting practical education ensures skill development.

実践的な教育を促進することは、スキルの発展を確実にします。

C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

辞書学

Meaning

The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.

Example

Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.

辞書学は、言語学と文化的な知識の両方を必要とします。

C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

持続可能な農業

Meaning

Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.

Example

Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.

持続可能な農業の実践は、環境を保護しながら食料安全保障を確保します。

C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

警報ベル

Meaning

an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen

Example

The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.

データ漏洩は厳重なセキュリティ強化のための警報ベルのように鳴った。

C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

結果

Meaning

a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.

Example

The new law has serious social ramifications.

新しい法律には深刻な社会的影響があります。

C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

切断する

Meaning

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

Example

The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.

王は敵を切り刻むよう命じました。

A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

輝く

Meaning

to give out a bright light or glow

Example

The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.

太陽は明日明るく輝きます。

B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

モニター、監視する

Meaning

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

Example

The teacher monitors the students during the exam.

先生は試験中に生徒を監視します。

B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

近づく / 解決する

Meaning

to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem

Example

The teacher approached the student to offer help.

教師は学生に近づいて助けを申し出た。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

変種；異なるバージョン

Meaning

differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative

Example

There are several variant spellings of this word.

この単語にはいくつかの異なる綴りがあります。

A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

ろうそく

Meaning

a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light

Example

She lit a candle during the power cut.

停電中に彼女はろうそくを灯しました。

C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

破片

Meaning

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

Example

He cut his finger on a shard of glass.

彼はガラスの破片で指を切った。

B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

ショーケース、何かを魅力的または有利な方法で提示する

Meaning

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

Example

The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.

展示会はアーティストの最高の作品を展示しました。

C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

震える

Meaning

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

Example

She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.

彼女は暗い森を一人で歩くことを考えただけで震えた。

C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

困惑させる

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions bemused the new employees.

複雑な指示が新しい従業員を困惑させました。

C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

変わり者

Meaning

crazy or eccentric in behavior

Example

The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.

通りの古い男は少し変わり者だが、無害だ。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

アンチストロフィー (修辞法の一つ)

Meaning

A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.

Example

The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.

詩人は繰り返されるフレーズを強調するためにアンチストロフィーを使用しました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

侵入

Meaning

A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.

Example

The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.

軍隊は国境で敵の侵入を撃退した。

B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整然とした、スリムで健康的な

Meaning

neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit

Example

She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.

彼女は庭を非常に整然とした状態に保っています。

A1 noun /bred/

Bread

パン

Meaning

a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked

Example

She bought fresh bread from the bakery.

彼女はパン屋で新鮮なパンを買いました。

C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

方言

Meaning

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

Example

He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.

彼は田舎で一般的なベンガル語の方言を話します。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

動けない

Meaning

unable to move or be moved

Example

After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.

事故の後、彼は数週間動けなかった。

C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

加水分解

Meaning

A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.

Example

Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.

加水分解は複雑な分子をより単純な形に分解します。

C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

結晶化する

Meaning

to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite

Example

Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.

彼女のあいまいな考えは、明確な計画に結晶化し始めた。

C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

軽視する

Meaning

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Example

He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.

彼はしばしば自分を優位に感じるために同僚を軽視していた。

C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

Meaning

To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.

Example

Parents often wean their babies around six months old.

C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

博愛主義的な

Meaning

showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable

Example

She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.

彼女は街での博愛活動で知られています。

B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

色あせる

Meaning

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

Example

The colors of the old photo have started to fade.

古い写真の色が薄れてきた。

C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

論争

Meaning

the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute

Example

The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.

会議は経済改革についての論争で満ちていた。

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

しつこく頼む

Meaning

asked someone persistently and pressingly for something

Example

She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.

彼女は昇給を求めて上司にしつこく頼んだ、彼がとうとう折れたまで。

B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

手書き

Meaning

the style or manner of writing by hand.

Example

Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.

彼女の手書きはとてもきれいで読みやすいです。

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

甘いリキュール

Meaning

A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.

Example

She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.

夕食後に小さなチェリーリキュールを出しました。

B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

改革者

Meaning

a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions

Example

The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.

社会的な改革者は、すべての子供たちの教育を改善するために自分の人生を捧げました。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

取引

Meaning

the act or business of buying and selling goods or services

Example

She made a fortune through online trading.

彼女はオンライン取引で大金を稼ぎました。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

補完的な

Meaning

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

Example

The two partners have complementary skills.

二人のパートナーは補完的なスキルを持っています。

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

熱狂的な

Meaning

extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion

Example

He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.

彼はサッカーチームの熱狂的なサポーターです。

C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

色あせる

Meaning

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

Example

The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.

生地は太陽の下に置かれてから色が変わり始めました。

C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning

To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).

Example

He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.

C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教義問答

Meaning

A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.

Example

The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.

司祭は毎週日曜日に子供たちにカテキズムを教えました。

B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

素早く読む

Meaning

to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly

Example

She skimmed through the report before the meeting.

彼女は会議の前にレポートをサッと読みました。

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

その政治家は腐敗行為で告発された。

B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

山積み

Meaning

a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap

Example

He placed the books in a pile on the table.

彼はテーブルの上に本を山積みにしました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

非常に大きい; 巨大

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

ジャンボジェットは空港で遅れました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

興奮しやすい

Meaning

easily excited or emotionally aroused

Example

The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.

その子供は興奮しやすく、何でも小さなことで笑っていた。

C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

Meaning

to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially

Example

Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

伝えられたところによると

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

彼は伝えられたところによると強盗に関与していた。

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

属性

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

高度な作物は有益な属性を持っています。

A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

電子レンジ

Meaning

an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly

Example

She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.

彼女は残りのピザを電子レンジで2分間加熱しました。

A1 pronoun /ðɪs/

this

これ

Meaning

used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought

Example

This is my favorite book.

これは私のお気に入りの本です。

B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

地区

Meaning

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

Example

She lives in the northern district of the city.

彼女は街の北地区に住んでいます。

C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

吸収する, 同化する, 飲む

Meaning

Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.

Example

He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.

彼は師匠から知恵を吸収しようとした。

C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

視野が狭い

Meaning

Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.

Example

His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.

彼の視野が狭い態度は、より大きな絵を見せなかった。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

ソファ

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person

Example

The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.

家族はテレビを見るためにソファに集まった。

A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

最小

Meaning

smallest in amount or degree; minimal

Example

This is the least expensive option available.

これは利用可能な最も安価なオプションです。

C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

寛大な; 優しい; 情け深い; 処罰や判断に厳しくない

Meaning

tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment

Example

The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.

教師は宿題を遅れて提出した生徒に寛大でした。

C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

鋭い痛み

Meaning

a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang

Example

He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.

彼は友達に嘘をついた後、罪悪感の鋭い痛みを感じた。

A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

文法

Meaning

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

Example

She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.

彼女は文章力を向上させるために文法を勉強した。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破産

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

その会社は、長年の不良な財務管理の後、破産しました。

B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

適格性

Meaning

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.

適格基準は公平性を維持します。

A2 verb /beɪs/

base

基づく

Meaning

to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something

Example

They based their decision on facts.

彼らは事実に基づいて決定を下しました。

B1 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/

impolite

無礼

Meaning

Not showing good manners; rude.

Example

It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

誰かが話しているときに邪魔をするのは失礼です。

B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

打つ

Meaning

to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest

Example

Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.

雷は嵐の中で高いビルを打つ。