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B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主人公
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
チャールズ・ダーネイは物語の主要な登場人物の一人です。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚かな; 知恵がない; 頭の悪い
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
会議中の彼の愚かな発言は、出席者全員を困らせました。
B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

洞窟; 空間;
Meaning
a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock
Example
The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.
探険者は洞窟の壁に古代の絵を発見しました。
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香り
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
バラの香りが庭いっぱいに広がった。
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

古くなった; しけた; 新鮮でない
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
パンは三日後に古くなった。
B1 adjective ɪˈməʊʃənl

emotional

感情的
Meaning
Having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.
Example
Visiting the burial site made him emotional.
埋葬地を訪れることで彼は感情的になった。
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

傾向
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
彼女は会議に遅れて到着する傾向があります。
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

ブース
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
彼は投票ブースに入り、投票をしました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

伝える
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
教師は生徒に貴重な知識を授けました。
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

磁化する
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
科学者は鉄の棒を磁化することに成功した。
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

糸
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
彼女はセーターを編むためにカラフルな糸を買いました。
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

依存
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
彼のビデオゲームへの依存は彼の学業に影響を与えました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

不均衡な; 不安定な
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
不均衡なテーブルは揺れ続けていた。
B2 phrase ˈɡləʊ.bəl ˌkəʊ.ɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən

global cooperation

グローバル協力
Meaning
International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.
Example
Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges.
グローバル協力は気候問題に対処するために不可欠です。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

インテリゲンチャ
Meaning
The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.
Example
The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.
インテリゲンチャは、世論形成において重要な役割を果たした。
A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

Meaning
A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
The meeting lasted for two hours.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

不均一; 凹凸のある
Meaning
not level or smooth; not regular or consistent
Example
The road was uneven and full of potholes.
その道は不均一で、穴だらけだった。
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

曲がり具合
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
川の曲がり具合はナビゲーションを難しくした。
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。
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

明らかにする、説明する
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
教授は簡単な例で理論を明らかにしました。
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

リアリズム
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
彼女の絵画はそのリアリズムで賞賛されています。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
悪い排水システムが近所での洪水を引き起こしました。
B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

制限; 限界; コントロール
Meaning
a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
Example
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
公共の場所での喫煙には厳格な制限があります。
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。
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

コード
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
彼はコンピュータで問題を解決するためのコードを書きました。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

駐車場
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
レストランの近くには駐車場がありませんでした。
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

混乱の中で転がる
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
突然の停電後、都市は混乱の中に沈んだ。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

単調な声
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
教師のモノトーンが講義を聞き取るのを難しくした。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

挑戦的な
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
山登りは挑戦的だったが、報われた。
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

カタルシス的
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
感情について書くことはカタルシス的な体験となり得る。
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

拍手する
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
観客はパフォーマンスに拍手を送りました。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

ターメリックパウダー
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
カレーにターメリックパウダーを一つまみ加えて、色と風味を加えます。
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

貨物列車
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
長い貨物列車が港から内陸の倉庫までコンテナを運んだ。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

序文的
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
彼は講義が始まる前にいくつかの序文的な発言をした。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波が岩にぶつかり、空気中に泡を残した。
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

誘拐犯
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
警察は長い捜索の後で誘拐犯を逮捕した。
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

猛スピードで進む
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
車は山道を猛スピードで下っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

法定
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
会社はすべての法定規制に従わなければならない。
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

アブリューション
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
彼は祈りの前に朝のアブリューションを行った。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

バリカン / 19世紀の速い帆船
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
床屋は髪を切るためにバリカンを使いました。
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

農業と畜産業
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
適切な農業技術が家畜の健康を向上させます。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

鮮やかな; 明るい; 明確な;
Meaning
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense
Example
She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.
彼女は田舎での子供時代の鮮明な記憶を持っています。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

凶悪
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
その凶悪な犯罪はコミュニティ全体を衝撃を与えた。
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

勇気
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
挑戦に直面したとき、勇気が不可欠です。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

大きな本や写本
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
図書館には古いシェイクスピアのフォリオがあります。
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

個人的な
Meaning
relating to a particular person rather than anyone else
Example
She shared some personal details about her family.
彼女は家族についての個人的な詳細を共有しました。
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

治す
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
新しい薬は彼女の感染症を治しました。
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

統一された
Meaning
Made into a whole or joined together.
Example
A unified approach fosters better outcomes.
統一されたアプローチはより良い結果を促進します。
C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

実現
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
医者になるという彼女の夢はついに実現した。
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

散らばった; 散在する;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
1日中、散らばったシャワーが予想されています。
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

苔
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
緑の苔が古い石の壁を覆っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要な
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
その議論は不必要で、避けることができたはずだ。
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

外交官
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
外交官は交渉を巧みに取り扱いました。
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

供給する
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
その会社は健康意識の高い顧客にオーガニック食品を供給しています。
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

隣に
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
彼女は式の間、最良の友達の隣に座っていました。
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

めったに
Meaning
not often, infrequently
Example
She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.
彼女はダイエットのため、お菓子をめったに食べません。
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

毎日の
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
彼女は毎日新聞を読んでいます。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

盗む
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
従業員はオフィスの備品を盗んでいるところを捕まりました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有望な
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
彼女は素晴らしいアイデアを持つ、有望な若い科学者です。
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主義者
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
彼は有名な社会主義者の作家です。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

パネル, 審査員グループ
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
審査員のパネルはコンテストの優勝者を発表しました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

オレンジフィンラベオ
Meaning
a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India
Example
The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.
オレンジフィンラベオはバングラデシュで重要な食用魚です。
C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

ファウノ (神話の生き物)
Meaning
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
Example
The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.
彫刻は、森の中で踊っている遊び心のあるファウンを描いていました。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

過熱する
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
エンジニアはタービンの効率を上げるために蒸気を加熱しすぎます。
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

アニメーション
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
この映画のアニメーションは信じられないほど詳細です。
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

司教
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
司教は日曜日の礼拝で力強い説教をしました。
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

これから / 来世
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
これからは、すべての報告書は電子的に提出しなければならない。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

詐欺師
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
その老人はすべての人を騙した巧妙な詐欺師だった。
C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

感じることができる; 苦しみに対して敏感
Meaning
capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)
Example
In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.
いくつかの伝統では、神々は感じることができるとされ、人間の感情を共有している。
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆発、強い衝撃
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
爆発は建物を通して強力な爆風を送った。
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

足病医
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
足病医は彼女の痛いタコと鶏眼を治療した。
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。
B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

細菌
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
手を洗うことは細菌の広がりを防ぐのに役立ちます。
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

12月
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
12月は多くの国で寒いです。
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

孵化する
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
鳥はすぐに卵から孵化します。
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
防御は主要なテーマの一つだった。
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

終了
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
契約の終了は財務的損失を引き起こしました。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

殺人犯
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
殺人犯は数時間以内に警察に捕まった。
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

未熟なまたは新しい官僚によって運営される政府
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
突然の革命は未経験のリーダーたちによるネオクラシーを生み出した。
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

捻じれの複数形; いくつかのねじれたまたは曲がった形
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
魔術師のコンタ―ションは観客を驚かせた。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

計り知れない価値がある
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
彼女の助言は私の成功にとって非常に貴重でした。
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

関係なく
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
彼女は天気に関係なくパーティーに行きます。
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

説得する
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
彼女は食べ物で猫を木からおろすことができました。
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。
A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

卵
Meaning
an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food
Example
I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
今朝、私は朝食にスクランブルエッグを食べました。
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

セクシュアリティ
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
彼女は自分のセクシュアリティとアイデンティティについてオープンに話しました。
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

創造的
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
彼女は執筆において非常に創造的です。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

埋葬
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
埋葬は家族の墓地で行われました。
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召喚する
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
魔法使いは帽子からウサギを召喚しました。
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

弁護士
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
彼女は契約書に署名する前に弁護士に相談しました。
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

ガレオン船
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
スペインのガレオン船は大西洋を越えて財宝を運んだ。
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

カムルチー
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
カムルチーは南アジアで人気のある養殖魚です。
A2 noun /træʃ/

Trash

ゴミ; 廃棄物; 低品質または低価値のもの
Meaning
waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value
Example
Please take out the trash before you leave.
出かける前にゴミを出してください。
C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

癖; 特徴
Meaning
a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist
Example
Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.
彼女のいつもミスマッチな靴下を履くクセが、彼女をユニークにした。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

不屈
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
彼女は困難に立ち向かう強い意志を持っていました。
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

大臣
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
財務大臣は新しい税制政策を発表しました。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

カルテット
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦楽四重奏団はコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。
C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

犯罪者
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
犯罪者は10年の刑を言い渡された。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

魅力的な
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
その映画はとても魅力的で、誰も目を離すことができませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

地理的な
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
その国の地理的な位置は重要な貿易拠点となっています。
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

時代遅れ / ださい
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに時代遅れのドレスを着ていた。
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

陰鬱な
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
洞窟は湿っぽくて、陰気で不気味な音が響いていました。
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

防水
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
使用される材料は防水で、耐久性を保証します。
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

分ける
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
彼は斧で丸太を二つに割った。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

不安定
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
不安定な経済は、人々を自分たちの仕事について心配させました。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

ポリアーキー
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
ポリアーキーは複数の政党が権力を共有することを許可します。
C2 noun /kəˈdʌm.bə/

Kadamba

カダンバの木
Meaning
A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
Example
The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.
カダンバの木は古代インドの詩で頻繁に言及される。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

実利主義者
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
彼は結果を理想よりも重視する真の実利主義者です。
A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

パーセント
Meaning
a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
Example
Sales increased by ten percent this year.
今年の売上は10パーセント増えました。
A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

子猫
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
小さな子猫は毛糸の玉で遊ぶのが大好きです。
A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

冷たい, 落ち着いた, 印象的
Meaning
moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive
Example
She kept a cool head during the crisis.
彼女は危機の中で冷静を保った。
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

微生物の
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
土壌中の微生物活動は肥沃度を改善します。
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

雄牛
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
雄牛は赤い旗に向かって畑を突進した。