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 /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

昇進; プロモーション

Meaning

the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales

Example

She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.

彼女は5年間の努力の後、マネージャーに昇進しました。

B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

パフォーマンス

Meaning

The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.

Example

Performance improvements boost confidence.

パフォーマンスの向上は自信を高めます。

A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

幸せ

Meaning

able to wait calmly; tolerant

Example

She was very patient with her young students.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

昇進する

Meaning

to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position

Example

The company promotes environmental awareness.

その会社は環境意識を促進しています。

C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

特典

Meaning

an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage

Example

Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.

会社の車は彼の役員職の特典のひとつだった。

C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

先見の明がある

Meaning

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

Example

The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.

先見の明がある投資家は市場が崩壊する前に株を売却しました。

C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

予言

Meaning

The act of foretelling or predicting future events.

Example

The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.

占星術師の予言は聴衆を魅了した。

C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

パーケットフローリングの技術

Meaning

The art or technique of laying parquet floors.

Example

The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.

職人は高級住宅のためにパーケット工芸を専門にしていました。

C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた

Meaning

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

Example

After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.

砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。

C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

禁止するような高い

Meaning

Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.

Example

The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.

その薬の費用は多くの家族にとって高すぎる。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

パイプライン

Meaning

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

Example

The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.

その会社は天然ガスを輸送するための新しいパイプラインを建設しています。

C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

括弧

Meaning

A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.

Example

The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.

説明はテキスト内の括弧に含まれていました。

C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

ゆっくりと働く

Meaning

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

Example

He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.

疲れていたけど、彼は宿題をゆっくりやっていた。

B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

親に関連する

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

子供の成長には親のガイダンスが重要です。

C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

打楽器

Meaning

Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.

Example

The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.

打楽器セクションはオーケストラにリズムとエネルギーを加えました。

C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

乾かす

Meaning

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

Example

The scorching sun began to parch the fields.

焼けつくような太陽が畑を乾かし始めました。

C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度

Meaning

The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.

Example

The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.

中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。

B1 verb pres

press

押す. 圧力。

Meaning

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.

Example

Press firmly to operate the machine.

マシンを操作するためにしっかり押してください。

C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

担保として何かを譲渡された人物

Meaning

a person to whom something is pledged or given as security

Example

The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.

銀行はローンが返済されるまで担保の債権者です。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括弧内のコメント

Meaning

Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.

Example

He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.

彼は講義中に括弧内のコメントを追加しました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

物理学

Meaning

the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them

Example

She decided to major in physics at the university.

彼女は大学で物理学を専攻することに決めました。

C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

パラノイア的な人

Meaning

A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.

Example

The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.

そのパラノイア的な人は、みんなが自分に反対していると恐れて家を出ることを拒んだ。

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

小包; 土地の一区画

Meaning

an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land

Example

The postman delivered a parcel to our door.

郵便配達員が私たちのドアに小包を届けました。

B1 noun /priːst/

priest

神父

Meaning

a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies

Example

The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.

神父は日曜日の礼拝中に会衆に祝福を与えました。

C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

フィトケミカル

Meaning

Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.

Example

Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.

緑茶に含まれるフィトケミカルは炎症を軽減するのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

二つの道路は数マイルにわたって平行に走っています。

C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

麻痺

Meaning

paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control

Example

The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.

その高齢者は手の震えによる麻痺に苦しんでいました。

B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

妊娠

Meaning

the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus

Example

Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.

彼女の妊娠は慎重に医師によって監視されていました。

C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

何かを継続的に運転させる、または長期間維持する

Meaning

To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.

Example

The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

メディアは時に有害なステレオタイプを永続させることがある。

C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

最も重要な

Meaning

more important than anything else; supreme

Example

Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.

この工場では安全が最も重要です。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

個人的に; 私の意見では; 自分のために; 自分自身で

Meaning

as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person

Example

Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.

個人的に言うと、その映画は素晴らしいと思いますが、他の人は賛成していません。

B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

農薬

Meaning

Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

過剰な農薬の使用は環境に害を及ぼす可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

雑誌

Meaning

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

Example

She subscribed to a science periodical.

彼女は科学雑誌を購読しました。

B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

戦後

Meaning

occurring or existing after a war

Example

The postwar period saw significant economic growth.

戦後の時期には、顕著な経済成長が見られました。

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

次第に弱まる

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

イベントの興奮は数時間後に次第に収束し始めた。

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。

C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音節語

Meaning

a word with more than one syllable

Example

The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.

‘象’という言葉は、3つの音節があるので多音節語です。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育児

Meaning

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

Example

Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.

効果的な育児は、子供たちが自信と独立心を育むのを助けます。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

職務に関連した特典の権利

Meaning

a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office

Example

The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.

裁判官は自分の職位に関連した特典を享受していた。

C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

臆病な

Meaning

showing a lack of courage or determination; timid

Example

The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.

臆病なリーダーは難しい決断を避けていた。

B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工の米; 稲田

Meaning

rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown

Example

The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.

農家は収穫の季節に稲田で懸命に働きました。

C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周囲

Meaning

the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area

Example

The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.

兵士たちはキャンプの周囲を守った。

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。

B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

注ぐ

Meaning

to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily

Example

Please pour the water into the glass carefully.

水をグラスに慎重に注いでください。

B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前に

Meaning

at an earlier time or before now

Example

She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.

彼女は銀行で以前働いていたが、自分のビジネスを始める前だった。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

柔軟な、影響を受けやすいまたは適応可能な

Meaning

flexible; easily influenced or adaptable

Example

She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.

彼女は新しい状況にうまく適応できる柔軟な性格を持っています。

C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

言語学者

Meaning

a person who studies languages and their history

Example

The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.

言語学者は古代の文献を分析して、言語の進化を理解しようとした。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

党派の支持者

Meaning

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.

Example

The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.

議論はすぐに党派的になり、各側は自分のアジェンダを擁護しました。

B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

パイナップル

Meaning

a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh

Example

The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.

パイナップルの上には尖った葉の冠があります。

C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

覗く / 口出しする

Meaning

to look closely into something; to try to find out private information

Example

She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.

彼女は隣人のプライベートな生活を覗こうとした。

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。

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。

B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

奇妙に; 異常に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

Example

She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.

彼女はフォーマルディナーのために、明るい色と珍しい柄の服を着て、特異な方法でドレスアップしました。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

ピンセット

Meaning

a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things

Example

The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.

シェフはピンセットを使って、ストーブから熱い鍋を取り出しました。

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

痛みなし

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

現代の方法は痛みのない治療を保証します。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

心理的身体的

Meaning

Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.

Example

Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.

彼女の腹痛は心理的身体的なものとして診断され、ストレスに関連していました。

C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

予言する

Meaning

to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired

Example

The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.

その僧侶は平和がこの地に戻ると予言した。

B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

歩道

Meaning

a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving

Example

She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.

彼女はバス停まで歩道を歩いた。

C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

速い速度で真っ直ぐに落ちる

Meaning

to fall straight down at high speed

Example

Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.

株価は市場の突然の暴落後に急落しました。

C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

近く

Meaning

In a near or close manner; nearly.

Example

The village lies proximately to the river.

村は川の近くにあります。

B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分的に; 完全ではない;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

その建物は火事で部分的に破壊されました。

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 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

教皇または司教に関連する; 傲慢または高慢な

Meaning

relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important

Example

His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.

彼の高慢な態度は委員会の他のメンバーを困らせた。

C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

計画的

Meaning

planned in advance; done deliberately

Example

The crime was clearly premeditated.

その犯罪は明らかに計画的だった。

C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

フェニックスの鳥

Meaning

a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal

Example

The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.

伝説によると、フェニックスは500年ごとに灰から蘇ると言われています。

B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

政治的な

Meaning

Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.

Example

The political agenda included autonomy.

政治的な議題には自治が含まれていた。

C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

傾向

Meaning

Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.

Example

She is predisposed to trust people easily.

彼女は人々を簡単に信頼する傾向があります。

C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇職

Meaning

The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.

教皇職は中世ヨーロッパの政治で重要な役割を果たした。

B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

正確に

Meaning

In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

Example

The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.

ロボットアームは手術を正確に行いました。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

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 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

優先

Meaning

the state of being first in importance or authority

Example

The primacy of education cannot be denied.

教育の優先性は否定できません。

C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

細かい詳細や規則に過度にこだわる

Meaning

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

Example

Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.

彼女のペダンティックな説明は講義を退屈にした。

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。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的な

Meaning

Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.

Example

Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.

科学者たちは生命が出現した原始的なスープを研究しています。

B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

青白い; 淡い; 弱い

Meaning

having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint

Example

She looked pale after being sick for a week.

彼女は1週間病気で、青白く見えた。

B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

処方する

Meaning

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.

医者は私の風邪のために薬を処方しました。

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。

C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

ペンタメーター

Meaning

A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.

Example

Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.

シェイクスピアはよくアイアンビック・ペンタメーターで劇を書きました。

C1 verb /priːn/

preen

身だしなみを整える

Meaning

To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.

Example

She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.

彼女はパーティーに出かける前に鏡の前で身だしなみを整えていた。

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。

B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

パラメーター

Meaning

a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something

Example

We need to set clear parameters for this project.

このプロジェクトのために明確なパラメーターを設定する必要があります。

C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

幸福

Meaning

easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible

Example

There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.

賞を受け取ったとき、彼女はその幸福感を隠せなかった。

B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

おそらく

Meaning

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

Example

Presumably, he forgot to send the email.

おそらく、彼はメールを送るのを忘れた。

クジャク

Meaning

a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan

Example

The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.

その素晴らしいクジャクは、注目を集めるために色鮮やかな羽を広げました。