C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

強化する

Meaning

To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.

Example

Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.

カフェインは一部の薬の効果を高めることができます。

C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

禁止

Meaning

the act of forbidding something, especially by law

Example

The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.

児童労働の禁止は人権の重要な成果です。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

犯人

Meaning

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

Example

The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.

警察は犯罪者を逮捕した。

B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

見栄えが良い; 公の場に適した

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

面接のために見た目をきちんと整えてください。

B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延長する

Meaning

To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.

Example

A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.

健康的な食事は寿命を延ばすのに役立ちます。

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 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔軟な

Meaning

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

Example

The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.

その金属は十分に柔軟で、ジュエリーに成形することができます。

C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

ささいな, 些細な

Meaning

of little value or importance; trivial

Example

He complained about the picayune details of the contract.

彼は契約の些細な詳細について不平を言っていました。

C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

社会的に追放された人

Meaning

An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.

Example

After the scandal, he became a social pariah.

スキャンダルの後、彼は社会的なパリアになった。

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

遺産

Meaning

Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.

Example

The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.

その城は彼の貴族の先祖から受け継いだ遺産の一部でした。

A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

王女

Meaning

a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant

Example

The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.

王女は宮殿のバルコニーから群衆に手を振った。

C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

予知

Meaning

the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future

Example

Her prescience about market trends saved the company.

彼女の市場動向に対する予見は会社を救った。

C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

絶滅した飛行爬虫類

Meaning

An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.

Example

The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.

博物館には巨大なプテロダクティルの化石が展示されていた。

C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

運命づける

Meaning

to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will

Example

They believed their paths were predestined by fate.

彼らは自分たちの道が運命によって前もって定められていると信じていました。

C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

過度に正式または適切

Meaning

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

Example

She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.

彼女はきちんとアイロンがかけられたドレスを着てプリムに見えた。

A2 noun /ˈpɪərɪəd/

period

期間

Meaning

a length or portion of time

Example

The meeting will last for a period of two hours.

会議は2時間の期間続きます。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

許容可能な

Meaning

able to be forgiven; excusable

Example

His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.

彼の誤りは許容可能でした、困難な状況を考慮すると。

C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

メスのクジャク

Meaning

female peacock

Example

The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.

メスのクジャクはオスよりも色が少ない。

B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

教区

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

教区は日曜礼拝のために集まりました。

A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

ページ

Meaning

one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document

Example

Turn to the next page for more information.

次のページに進んで、詳細情報を取得してください。

A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

ピアノ

Meaning

a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers

Example

The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.

その小さな女の子は毎日1時間、ピアノを練習した。

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建物

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

彼の議論は誤った前提に基づいていました。

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。

B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

禁止する

Meaning

to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority

Example

The law prohibits smoking in public places.

法律は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止しています。

B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

財布

Meaning

a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items

Example

She kept her wallet in her purse.

彼女は財布をバッグに入れました。

B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

公共の話し方

Meaning

The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.

Example

Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.

公共の話し方のスキルはリーダーシップの役割に不可欠です。

C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

口を尖らせる

Meaning

to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness

Example

The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.

おもちゃをもらえなかったとき、子供は口を尖らせることを始めた。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教

Meaning

the belief in or worship of multiple gods

Example

Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.

古代ギリシャ人はポリシズムを実践し、ゼウスやアテナのような神々を崇拝していました。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

永続的

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually

Example

Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.

気候変動は科学者にとって永続的な関心事です。

B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

皮むき器

Meaning

a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables

Example

Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.

ポテトの皮をむくために皮むき器を使用してください。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

先行した

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Example

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

暗い雲が大雨に先立って現れた。

B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

保護的な

Meaning

giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger

Example

She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.

彼女は自転車に乗るときに保護的なヘルメットをかぶっていました。

B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

罰金

Meaning

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

Example

He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.

交通規則違反で重い罰金を払わなければなりませんでした。

B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

時間厳守

Meaning

The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.

Example

Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.

時間厳守はプロフェッショナルな環境で重要な特性です。

A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

選手

Meaning

a person who participates in a game or sport

Example

The player scored the winning goal.

選手は決勝ゴールを決めました。

C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

生物分類における主要なカテゴリー、クラスの上、王国の下

Meaning

a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom

Example

Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.

人間は脊索動物門に属しています。

C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

農薬残留物

Meaning

Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.

Example

Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.

食物中の農薬残留物が過剰だと健康に害を与える可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

粒子

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

PM2.5粒子は呼吸器系の健康に害を与えます。

B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

許可する

Meaning

to allow or give permission; to make possible

Example

The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.

先生は試験中に学生に計算機の使用を許可しています。

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。

A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

価格

Meaning

The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.

Example

Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.

上昇する価格は消費者支出に影響を与えています。

C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

偽善的な

Meaning

Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.

Example

His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.

彼の偽善的な行動は、彼の誠実さに疑問を投げかけた。

A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

percolator

コーヒーパーコレーター

Meaning

A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.

Example

She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.

彼女はパーコレーターを使って新しいコーヒーを作りました。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

田園の、牧羊者に関連する

Meaning

relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor

Example

The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.

その絵画には羊が草を食べている静かな田園風景が描かれていた。

C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

おべっかを使う, ごますりする

Meaning

to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others

Example

The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.

その政治家は有権者の恐怖におもねっていると非難された。

C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

虚偽、見せかけ

Meaning

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

Example

His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.

彼の専門家であるというプリテンションはすぐに暴かれた。

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

小道具

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

俳優はステージで小道具を忘れた。

B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

プラグ

Meaning

a device used to connect or block an opening

Example

She inserted the plug into the socket.

彼女はソケットにプラグを差し込みました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

戦後の

Meaning

relating to the period after a war has ended

Example

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.

その国は戦後の時代に急速な経済成長を遂げた。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

パリに関連する

Meaning

relating to Paris or its people

Example

She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.

彼女はパリジャンスタイルのドレスをパーティーで着ていた。

C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

プライバシー関係、契約関係

Meaning

A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.

Example

There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.

供給者と顧客の間には契約関係がなかった。

C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

発射体

Meaning

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

Example

The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.

兵士は飛んでくる発射体を避けました。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

身体の機能と活動に関連する

Meaning

Relating to bodily functions and activities.

Example

Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.

運動は身体の生理的機能を改善します。

Meaning

a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items

Example

He put his phone in his pocket.

C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

ケシの実

Meaning

tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking

Example

Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.

ケシの実はパンの上に振りかけられ、ベンガルカリーに使われます。

C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液の液体部分; 電離したガス; 凝固因子のない血清

Meaning

the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins

Example

Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.

血漿はさまざまなタンパク質や栄養素を含んでいます。

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 /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

懺悔; 何か悪いことをしたために受け入れる罰

Meaning

punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin

Example

The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.

修道士は過去の過ちに対して懺悔を行いました。

C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

国民投票

Meaning

a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question

Example

The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.

政府は新しい憲法について決定するために国民投票を実施しました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

有害

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.

Example

The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.

沼地の有害な雰囲気が人々を病気にさせた。

C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

口蓋; 味を区別する能力

Meaning

the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors

Example

The chef created dishes to please every palate.

シェフはすべての味覚を満足させる料理を作りました。

C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

父性

Meaning

The state of being someone's father.

Example

He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.

彼は子供との関係を確認するために、父性検査を要求しました。

A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

問題

Meaning

a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved

Example

We need to solve this problem quickly.

この問題を早く解決しなければなりません。

C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

道具一式

Meaning

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.

Example

The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.

漁師はすべての釣り道具を大きな箱に入れて運びました。

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。

B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

接頭辞; 前に何かを追加する

Meaning

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

Example

Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.

開発者はしばしば変数にアンダースコアをプレフィックスとして追加します。

B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

最優先, 重要な

Meaning

Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

Example

She is in the prime of her career.

彼女はキャリアの最良の時期にいます。

C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父性的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a father.

Example

He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.

彼はその男の子の教育に父性的な関心を示しました。

A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

準備する

Meaning

to make ready; to get something ready for use

Example

She needs to prepare dinner for her family.

彼女は家族のために夕食を準備する必要があります。

B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

予測する

Meaning

to say that something will happen in the future

Example

Scientists predict rain tomorrow.

科学者たちは明日雨が降ると予測しています。

B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

出版する

Meaning

to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available

Example

The author will publish her new novel next month.

著者は来月新しい小説を出版します。

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。

C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

文化や芸術に無関心または敵対的な人

Meaning

a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts

Example

He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.

彼は現代アートを拒否したことでフィリスティンと批判された。

A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

約束する

Meaning

to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word

Example

I promise to help you with your homework.

私はあなたの宿題を手伝うと約束します。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告

Meaning

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit

Example

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.

原告は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。

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。

C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

ペンタスロン

Meaning

An athletic contest featuring five different events.

Example

She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.

彼女は現代五種競技に出場するために一生懸命訓練した。

C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

急なまたは突然の

Meaning

Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.

Example

The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.

ハイカーたちは急な坂道を登るのに苦労していました。

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

通過, 死

Meaning

the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life

Example

The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.

リーダーの死は国にとって大きな損失でした。

C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

攻撃をかわす

Meaning

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation

Example

He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.

彼は素早い反応で相手の剣をかわすことができた。

B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花弁

Meaning

One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla

Example

Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.

デイジーの各花弁は白で、中央は黄色でした。

C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

土壌学

Meaning

The study of soils in their natural environment.

Example

Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.

ペドロジーは科学者が土壌の肥沃さを理解するのに役立ちます。

B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

プラットフォーム

Meaning

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.

Example

The platform was used to discuss collaboration.

そのプラットフォームは協力について議論するために使用されました。

B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏見

Meaning

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Example

We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.

私たちは私たちの社会で偏見と差別に立ち向かわなければならない。

A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

王子

Meaning

a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality

Example

The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.

王子は誕生日に国民に演説しました。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

浸透する, 広がる, 充満する

Meaning

Spread throughout (something); pervade.

Example

The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.

新鮮な花の香りが部屋中に広がった。

B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

説教する

Meaning

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Example

The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.

牧師は許しと親切について説教しました。

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

永久; 変わらない

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

そのタトゥーは彼の皮膚に永久的な印です。

C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

ピラフ

Meaning

a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables

Example

We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.

私たちは夕食に美味しいチキンピラフを楽しみました。

C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

ボクサー

Meaning

A professional or skilled boxer.

Example

The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.

ボクサーは自信を持ってリングに上がった。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

軽い皮肉

Meaning

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

Example

Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.

彼らの会話は軽い皮肉とジョークでいっぱいだった。

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。

B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

貼る

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

私は写真をスクラップブックに貼ります。

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

特許

Meaning

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

Example

He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.

彼は自分の新しい発明をコピーから守るために特許を取った。

A2 noun /pæθ/

path

小道

Meaning

a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading

Example

She walked along the narrow path through the forest.

彼女は森の中の狭い道を歩きました。

B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

粘り強さ

Meaning

the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties

Example

His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.

彼の粘り強さは最終的に報われ、仕事を得ることができました。

C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

こっそり歩く（狩りや探索のため）

Meaning

To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.

Example

The cat prowled around the garden at night.

猫は夜、庭の周りを静かに歩いていた。

B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

永続性

Meaning

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

Example

The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.

石の記念碑の永久性はすべての訪問者に印象を与えました。

C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保護国

Meaning

A state that is controlled and protected by another.

Example

The small country became a protectorate of the empire.

小さな国は帝国の保護国となった。

C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

比例的な

Meaning

Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.

Example

The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.

罰は犯罪に比例するべきです。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

事前の

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

システムに変更を加える前には、事前の承認が必要です。

C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遺言検認

Meaning

the official proving of a will in a court of law

Example

The family had to go through probate after his death.

家族は彼の死後、遺言検認の手続きを経なければならなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

全体の

Meaning

complete in every way; fully attended or absolute

Example

The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.

委員会はすべての重要な問題について議論するために全体会議を開いた。

A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

ポスト

Meaning

a job or position, or to send something by mail

Example

She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.

彼女は昨日友達に手紙をポストした。

A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

パートタイム

Meaning

working for only part of the usual working day or week

Example

She works part-time as a waitress.

彼女はパートタイムのウェイトレスとして働いています。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

些細な

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

彼女はしばしば些細なことに腹を立てる。

C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

予感

Meaning

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative

Example

She had a premonition of danger before the trip.

旅行前に危険の予感があった。

C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

ついばむ

Meaning

To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.

Example

The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.

その雌鳥は地面に散らばった穀物をついばみ始めました。

B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

ピストル

Meaning

a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand

Example

The officer drew his pistol from the holster.

警官はホルスターからピストルを抜きました。

B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

首相 / 主要

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

フランスの首相が国民に演説を行った。

C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

卓越

Meaning

The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.

Example

The university has gained preeminence in medical research.

その大学は医学研究において卓越性を獲得しました。

B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

後援者

Meaning

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

Example

The library is supported by generous patrons.

図書館は寛大な後援者によって支えられています。

potentiate

proscription

perpetrator

Presentable

prolong

philosopher

pliable

picayune

pariah

patrimony

princess

prescience

pterodactyl

predestine

prim

period

Pardonable

Peahen

parish

page

Piano

premise

phalanx

prohibit

purse

public speaking

pout

privateer

polytheism

perennial

Peeler

preceded

protective

penalty

punctuality

player

phylum

pesticide-residue

particles

permit

pick

prices

pharisaical

Previous

percolator

pastoral

pander

pretension

prop

plug

populist

post-war

parisian

privity

projectile

physiological

pass

Pilgrim

promoter

processing

people

prattle

pocket

Poppy Seeds

Plasma

pork

Penance

plebiscite

pestilent

Palate

paternity

Problem

paraphernalia

provocative

prefix

prime

paternal

prepare

predict

publish