B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

プランテンバナナ

Meaning

a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating

Example

Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.

プランテンバナナは揚げたり、茹でたり、焼いたりでき、多くの熱帯地域では主食です。

C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

道徳的で自己満足な

Meaning

self-righteously moralistic and superior

Example

He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.

彼は皆のマナーを直すとき、プリギッシュに見えた。

B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

情熱

Meaning

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

Example

Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.

音楽への情熱が彼女をプロの歌手に導いた。

B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

不動産／財産／性質

Meaning

a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality

Example

They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.

彼らは田舎にある美しい物件を買いました。

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

パンク

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

彼はいつもパンク音楽とファッションに興味を持っている。

C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提案する

Meaning

To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.

Example

The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.

教授は気候変動に関する新しい理論を提案しました。

C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

けち

Meaning

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

Example

His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.

彼のけちは、どんな無駄な出費も避ける様子に表れていた。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

パーソナライゼーション, カスタマイズ

Meaning

The action of making something personal or individual; customization.

Example

Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.

マーケティングにおけるパーソナライゼーションは顧客のエンゲージメントを向上させます。

B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

延期する

Meaning

to delay something to a later time

Example

The meeting was postponed until next week.

会議は来週に延期されました。

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

ペストリー

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

私は朝食のために新鮮なペストリーの箱を買いました。

A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

純粋な; 清潔な; 汚れのない; 差別のない;

Meaning

clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;

Example

The water from the mountain spring is pure.

山の泉からの水は純粋です。

C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

冗長

Meaning

the quality of being tediously wordy and long

Example

The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.

本のプロリクシティは一度に読むのを難しくしました。

C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

パリンプセスト

Meaning

a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form

Example

The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.

その古代の写本はパリンプセストであり、新しい文字の下に以前のテキストの微弱な痕跡が見られた。

C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

膨らみ

Meaning

A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.

Example

The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.

医師は彼の腕の小さな膨らみを調べました。

B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

ふくよかまたは丸い

Meaning

having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat

Example

The cat was plump and well-fed.

その猫はふくよかでよく食べていました。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

前もって決める

Meaning

To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.

Example

They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.

彼らは自分たちの出会いが運命によって前もって決められていると信じていた。

C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

知覚できる

Meaning

Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.

Example

There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.

大気中に知覚できる変化がありました。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

弱い

Meaning

Small, weak, or insignificant.

Example

He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.

彼は自分の強いクラスメートと比較して、自分が弱いと感じていました。

A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

ピン

Meaning

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

Example

She used a pin to attach the note to the board.

彼女はボードにメモを留めるためにピンを使った。

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

逆説

Meaning

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

Example

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

自由の逆説は、それに規則が必要であるということです。

C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

パントマイム

Meaning

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

Example

The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.

子供たちは地元の劇場でクリスマスのパントマイムを楽しんだ。

A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

警察官

Meaning

a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order

Example

The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.

警察官は交差点で交通を指導しました。

C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院

Meaning

a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

Example

The old priory was converted into a museum.

古い修道院は博物館に改装されました。

B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

予備的な

Meaning

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Example

Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.

主要なプロジェクトの前に、予備的なステップは非常に重要です。

C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

説教台

Meaning

a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon

Example

The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.

牧師は説教台の前に立って、会衆に向かって話した。

C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

安物の作品

Meaning

a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value

Example

The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.

その小説は批評家によってただの安物の作品だと退けられた。

C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

賛辞

Meaning

expressions of praise or approval

Example

The scientist received plaudits from the international community.

その科学者は国際社会から賛辞を受けました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

透水性の

Meaning

Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.

Example

The soil here is pervious to rainwater.

ここでは土壌が雨水を通すことができます。

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

ポピュリストのリーダー

Meaning

A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.

Example

The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.

ポピュリストのリーダーは、一般市民のニーズを最優先すると約束しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

他人に対して不合理な恐怖や疑いを持つこと

Meaning

having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others

Example

She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.

彼女は外で奇妙な音を聞いた後、パラノイアになった。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

物思いにふけった

Meaning

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

Example

She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.

彼女は窓の外を見ながら物思いにふけっているようだった。

C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

ボクシング

Meaning

The practice or sport of boxing.

Example

He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.

彼は若い頃、ボクシングの技術を学びました。

B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

頂上

Meaning

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

Example

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

登山者たちはエベレスト山の頂上に到達した。

B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

足で操作するレバー

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

Example

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

彼は自転車のペダルを力いっぱい踏んだ。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

範囲

Meaning

the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge

Example

The case does not fall within the purview of this court.

この事件はこの裁判所の管轄外です。

A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

パイ

Meaning

a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

Example

My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.

私の祖母は町で一番おいしいアップルパイを作ります。

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

購買力

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

インフレのため、人々の購買力は低下しました。

C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

遅くて退屈な

Meaning

slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort

Example

The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.

その映画は面白かったが、真ん中で少し遅くて退屈だった。

C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

後世

Meaning

All future generations of people.

Example

The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.

記念碑は後世のために建てられました。

B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

見通し

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The prospects for growth look promising.

成長の見通しは有望に見えます。

C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

プロペラ

Meaning

A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.

Example

The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.

飛行機のプロペラは大きな速さで空気を切った。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

周辺的

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

Example

The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.

町は都市の周辺エリアに位置しています。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学者

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

ソクラテスは古代ギリシャの有名な哲学者でした。

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮紙

Meaning

a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing

Example

The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.

古代の写本は羊皮紙に書かれていました。

C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

几帳面

Meaning

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

Example

She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.

彼女はマナーに対して非常に几帳面だった。

C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

プリーツ

Meaning

a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself

Example

She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.

彼女はスカートにボリュームを加えるためにプリーツを入れました。

C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国

Meaning

a state ruled by a prince

Example

Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.

モナコはヨーロッパで有名な公国です。

C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

ペンタヘドロン

Meaning

A solid geometric figure with five faces.

Example

In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.

幾何学の授業で、先生はペンタヘドロンの構造を説明しました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

通過可能な

Meaning

Capable of being passed through or entered.

Example

The thin wall was easily penetrable.

薄い壁は簡単に通過可能でした。

B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

将来性のある

Meaning

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

Example

The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.

その会社は来週、将来性のあるクライアントと会う予定です。

B1 noun /per/

Pear

梨

Meaning

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

Example

She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.

彼女は果樹園から新鮮な梨を楽しみました。

A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

選ぶ

Meaning

to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather

Example

Please pick your favorite color from the palette.

パレットからお好みの色を選んでください。

B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

パニック状態の; 不安と恐怖を示す

Meaning

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

Example

The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.

火災警報が鳴ると群衆はパニックになった。

A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

パーティー

Meaning

a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment

Example

We had a great time at the birthday party.

私たちは誕生日パーティーで素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

ポスター

Meaning

a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something

Example

They put up a movie poster outside the theater.

彼らは映画館の外に映画のポスターを貼った。

B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

ケシの花

Meaning

a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance

Example

The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.

赤いケシの花が庭で美しく咲きました。

A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

絵

Meaning

a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph

Example

There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.

壁に美しい絵が掛かっています。

C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

平和主義者

Meaning

a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence

Example

She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.

彼女は武力紛争に反対する活動を行っている熱心な平和主義者です。

C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

規定

Meaning

An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.

Example

The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.

その組織の規定は厳格な時間厳守を要求していた。

B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

毒

Meaning

a substance that is capable of causing death or illness

Example

The snake's bite contains deadly poison.

蛇の咬傷には致命的な毒が含まれている。

C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧師

Meaning

a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation

Example

The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.

牧師は思いやりのある説教をしました。

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。

A1 verb pleɪ

play

役割を果たす

Meaning

To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.

Example

Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.

アルテミスは火星探査で重要な役割を果たすだろう。

A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

プレゼント

Meaning

existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way

Example

She presented her report to the team yesterday.

彼女は昨日チームに報告書を提出しました。

A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

写真

Meaning

Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.

Example

Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.

家系図に写真を追加すると、より個人的になります。

B2 verb /piːp/

peep

覗く

Meaning

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound

Example

The child tried to peep through the keyhole.

子供は鍵穴から覗こうとした。

B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

柱

Meaning

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

Example

They placed the flag on top of the pole.

彼らは旗をポールの上に置きました。

Meaning

a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions

Example

Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

生意気な

Meaning

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

Example

It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.

他が他の人と相談せずにその決定を下したのは生意気だった。

B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

貧困; 基本的なニーズの不足

Meaning

the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities

Example

Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.

多くの団体が世界中で貧困を減らすために働いています。

C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

私掠船

Meaning

A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.

Example

The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.

プライベティアは紛争中にいくつかの敵船を捕らえました。

B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

プログラミング

Meaning

the process of writing computer code to create software or applications

Example

He spends most of his time learning computer programming.

彼はコンピュータープログラミングを学ぶのにほとんどの時間を費やしています。

B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟練

Meaning

Competency or skill; expertise.

Example

His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.

彼の複数の言語における熟練度は素晴らしい。

Meaning

to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together

Example

She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.

C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

貴族階級

Meaning

the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group

Example

He was elevated to the peerage by the king.

彼は王によって貴族階級に昇進しました。

C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

予測する

Meaning

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

Example

Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.

専門家たちは選挙の結果を予測しようとした。

B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

参加する

Meaning

to take part in or become involved in an activity

Example

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

学生は課外活動に参加するよう奨励されています。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

悔い改めの

Meaning

Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.

Example

The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.

司祭は許しに関する悔い改めの説教をしました。

B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

保護

Meaning

The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.

Example

The movement focused on the protection of rights.

運動は権利の保護に集中しました。

C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校正する

Meaning

to read written material and mark any errors

Example

She proofread the report before submission.

彼女は提出前にレポートを校正した。

A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

公共の

Meaning

relating to or affecting the people as a whole

Example

The public demanded action on the issue.

公共はこの問題に対する行動を要求しました。

B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

捕食者

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

ライオンはサバンナで強力な捕食者です。

C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

草原

Meaning

A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.

Example

The bison roamed freely across the prairie.

バイソンは草原を自由に歩き回った。

B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

パズル

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

Example

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

その数学の問題は、専門家をも困惑させるだろう。

B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

問題のある; 問題を引き起こす

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Example

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

新しい政策変更は問題があり、再評価する必要があります。

A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

パッケージ

Meaning

a container or wrapping in which something is packed

Example

He received a package in the mail.

彼は郵便でパッケージを受け取った。