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B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

原則
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
正直さはリーダーシップの重要な原則です。
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

特に
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
彼女は特にイタリア料理が好きです。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基本的; 粗野; 未発達; 単純
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
部族は狩猟と農業のために未開の道具を使用し続けています。
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。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
その慈善家は農村地域に学校を建てるために数百万ドルを寄付しました。
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。
A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

豚
Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
農場主は豚をペンで育てました。
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

祈り
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
彼女は食事の前に祈りを捧げました。
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公然と; 公開で;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
その会社は新しい方針を公開で発表しました。
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 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

秘密の知識
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
彼女は機密の議論に通じていました。
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

繰り返される軽いタップ音を立てる / 機械的に素早く話す
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
雨は窓に静かにパタパタと音を立てていた。
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 /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

充実
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
春に庭は花の充実でした。
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

罰
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
学生は試験でカンニングをして罰を受けました。
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆類
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
豆類はベジタリアンにとって優れたタンパク源です。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

生意気
Meaning
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
Example
Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.
会議中の彼女の生意気さは、みんなを驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

顔の特徴の分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
彼はフィジオノミーを信じて、顔から人々の性格を読み取ろうとしました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

死後
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
作者は最後の小説に対して死後の賞を受け取りました。
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

予兆
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
彼は病気の予兆を無視しました。
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。
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

プロパガンダ; 噂
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
政府は戦争中に世論に影響を与えるためにプロパガンダを使用した。
A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

可愛い; 美しい; 魅力的
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーにかわいいドレスを着て行きました。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
犬は腸内寄生虫の治療を受けました。
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 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

予言的
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
彼の予言的な言葉は何年も後に現実となった。
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

パラダイム
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
教育のパラダイムはデジタル技術によって変化しています。
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

慎重な読書
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
契約書は弁護士に慎重な読書のために渡されました。
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特権
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
才能ある人々と一緒に働けることは特権です。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

精神科医
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
精神科医は患者の不安に対して薬を処方しました。
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

偽証する
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
彼は裁判中に偽証しようとしたとして告発されました。
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

つまむ
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
彼女はスープに少し塩を加えました。
A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

人
Meaning
an individual human being
Example
She is a kind person who always helps others.
彼女はいつも他の人を助ける優しい人です。
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。
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

ポモドーロ
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
ポモドーロ技法は生産性を向上させます。
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

プロバイオティクス
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
プロバイオティクスは消化を改善し、腸の健康を促進します。
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

浪費家
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
その王は贅沢なライフスタイルで知られていました。
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

劣った詩人
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
彼は文学評論家によってポエタスターとして嘲笑されました。
C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

分娩
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
医者は学生たちに分娩の段階を説明しました。
C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

パスティーシュ
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
その映画は1950年代の探偵映画の巧妙なパスティーシュでした。
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

演じる
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
オーケストラは今夜コンサートホールで演奏を行います。
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

積極的
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
不足に対処するために積極的な戦略が必要です。
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 /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

突起
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
壁の突起により、家具を動かすのが難しくなった。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

横領
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
大臣は横領の罪で辞任しました。
A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

可能
Meaning
able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible
Example
It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
どの年齢でも新しい言語を学ぶことは可能です。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

細かいことにこだわる人
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
Example
The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.
その教授は細かいことにこだわりすぎるペダントとして批判された。
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

蔓延
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
老化問題の蔓延は即時の注意を必要とする。
B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供された
Meaning
gave or supplied something that was needed
Example
The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.
ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供しました。
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

刑務所
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
彼は犯罪のために刑務所に送られた。
C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

独自のスタイル
Meaning
Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.
Example
He delivered his speech with great panache.
彼は素晴らしいスタイルでスピーチを行った。
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

散歩する
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
彼らは古い町を散歩し、景色を楽しんでいました。
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行する
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
簡単な紹介は各章の前に来る。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海賊
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
海賊船が海岸近くで発見された。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

美味しい
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
その食事はシンプルでしたが、かなり美味しかったです。
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

素因
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
遺伝的要因は、病気に対する人の素因に影響を与える可能性があります。
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

和らげる
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
医者は患者の痛みを和らげるために薬を処方しました。
A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

プリン
Meaning
a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming
Example
My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
祖母はデザートとして美味しいチョコレートプリンを作ります。
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

神の摂理
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
彼らは自分たちの生存が神の摂理によるものであると信じていました。
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

牧畜業, 草原放牧システム
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
パストラリズムは伝統的な家畜管理方法です。
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。
A2 verb /prəˈvaɪd/

provide

提供する
Meaning
to give or supply something that is needed or wanted
Example
The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.
教師は学生に追加の資料を提供するでしょう。
C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

収益性
Meaning
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example
Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.
販売の増加とコスト削減により収益性が向上しました。
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

カッテージチーズ
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
料理人は温かい牛乳にレモン汁を加えて新鮮なカッテージチーズを作りました。
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。
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

突っつく
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
彼女は彼の腕を突いて注意を引こうとした。
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 /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

辛い
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
シェフは料理に辛いソースを加えて、味を引き立てました。
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

ポーチ
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
彼女は小さな革のポーチにコインを入れていました。
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

特典
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
ここで働くことの特典の一つは、毎週金曜日に無料ランチが提供されることです。
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

ポンプする
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
彼らは井戸からタンクに水をポンプしました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

賢明な、慎重な
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
論争中に沈黙を守るのは賢明な判断だった。
B1 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

計画
Meaning
The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.
Example
Effective planning ensures better waste management.
効果的な計画は、より良い廃棄物管理を保証します。
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

予兆
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
暗い雲が嵐を予告する。
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

ポンド
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
その本の価格は5ポンドです。
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

顔料
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
アーティストは完璧な青色の色合いを作り出すために異なる顔料を混ぜました。
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

支払期限
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
金額は請求書の日付から30日以内に支払期限となります。
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 /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

配置または割り当て
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
会社は卒業生のために就職先を手配しました。
B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

プロフェッショナル
Meaning
a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something
Example
He plays tennis like a pro.
彼はプロのようにテニスをプレーします。
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

喜ばせる
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
彼のパフォーマンスは観客を喜ばせました。
A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

満足
Meaning
feeling happy or satisfied with something
Example
She was pleased with her exam results.
彼女は試験の結果に満足していました。
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。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

永続的に
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
彼女は学業を終えた後、永続的にその街に引っ越しました。
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

過度に楽観的
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
彼女の過度に楽観的な態度は明らかな問題を無視していた。
C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

偽善的な
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
そのレストランはスタイリッシュだったが、私の好みにはあまりにも偽善的だった。
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

洗練された、精巧で優雅
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
彼女はリサイタルで洗練されたパフォーマンスを披露しました。
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。
B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

確率
Meaning
the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
Example
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
明日は高い確率で雨が降るでしょう。
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

少しずつ; 一度に一部分
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
予算制約のため、改修工事は数年にわたって少しずつ行われました。
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

余暇
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
読書は週末の彼女のお気に入りの余暇活動です。
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

優越性
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
オンラインショッピングの優越性が小売業を永遠に変えました。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

魅力的
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
彼女は魅力的な笑顔を持っていて、みんなを魅了した。
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提案された
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
提案された変更はシステムを改善します。
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

予測
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
天気予報は明日雨が降ると言っています。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

わずかな額
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
彼女はわずかな額のために長時間働いた。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

仮面, 偽装
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
彼の優しさは信頼を得るための単なる仮面だった。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

郵便局
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
私は荷物を送るために郵便局へ行きました。
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

錠剤
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
彼は頭痛を和らげるためにピルを飲みました。
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

プランテンの花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
私たちは夕食にプランテンの花のカレーを作りました。
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

頂点
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
ノーベル賞を受賞することは彼女のキャリアのピークでした。
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 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

浪費
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
彼の浪費癖が彼を破産させた。
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。
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

主張された
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
主張された証拠は後に間違っていると証明されました。
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

計画
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
良い計画はあなたを集中させます。
C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

幽霊
Meaning
an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination
Example
The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.
子供は古い家で幽霊を見たと主張した。
C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美しさ
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
その女優は美しさと才能で賞賛されました。
C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

要約
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
学生は長い記事の要約を提出しました。
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

強力な
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
ジェームズ・ウェブ望遠鏡は最も強力な宇宙望遠鏡です。
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放蕩
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
その小説は、放蕩的なライフスタイルを持つキャラクターを描いています。
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇または高位の司教
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
教皇はテレビで国民に向けて演説を行いました。
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

紫
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
紫の花は庭で美しく咲いた。
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

貴族
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
ローマの貴族の家族は政治で大きな力を持っていた。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

チャンピオン決定戦
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
チームは強いシーズン後にプレーオフに進出しました。