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B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
心理学は人々がどのように考え、行動するかを理解するのに役立ちます。
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

奇妙な; 異常な; 珍しい
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
彼女は奇妙な話し方をしています。
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害を及ぼす動物
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
害虫は作物を損傷し、病気を引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

小道
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
狭い小道が隠れた庭へと続いていた。
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

保護者
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
その犬は家族の保護者と見なされていました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

プラスター, 修理する
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
作業員たちは壁を滑らかにするためにプラスターを塗った。
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

優先
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
彼女はポップ音楽よりもクラシック音楽を好む。
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

追求, 探求
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
彼は幸福を追い求めることに人生を捧げた。
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

知覚、理解
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
私たちの状況に対する知覚は、私たちの過去の経験によって形作られました。
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。
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。
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

パッチ
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
彼女はジーンズの穴にパッチを縫い付けました。
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

もっともらしい、または可能性がある
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
彼の言い訳はもっともらしく見えたが、私は疑念を抱いていた。
B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

ニキビ
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
彼女は額のニキビに気まずさを感じていた。
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

デジタル画像またはディスプレイの最小単位
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
画像がぼやけているのは、いくつかのピクセルが欠けているからです。
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。
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

パッド
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
彼は黄色いパッドに彼女の電話番号を書いた。
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

視点
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
彼の視点では、その決定は完全に間違っていた。
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

手続き
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
裁判所の手続きは数時間続きました。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
窓の近くの空気中にほこりの粒子が浮かんでいました。
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

世論調査
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
世論調査ではほとんどの人が新しい政策を支持していることが明らかになった。
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

楽しませる、快適な
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
良い本を読むことは楽しい活動です。
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。
B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半島
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
朝鮮半島は東アジアに位置しています。
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

哀れな; 惨めな
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
彼の悲惨な謝罪の試みは事態をさらに悪化させた。
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

類似点
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
日本の高齢化問題とバングラデシュの状況にはパラレルが存在します。
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

予測可能
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
彼の反応は過去の行動に基づいて予測可能でした。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能性がある
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
天気予報によると、明日は雨が降る可能性が高いです。
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

パレスチナの
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
パレスチナの人々は豊かな文化遺産を持っています。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

無価値な; 計り知れない価値がある
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
彼女の祖母の古代の宝石は絶対に無価値だ。
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

主要な目標
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
イベントの主要な目標はリサイクルの推進でした。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

死ぬ
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
多くの兵士は戦争で死んだ。
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

大学院生
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
彼女は物理学の大学院研究をしています。
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

パンデミック
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
COVID-19パンデミックは世界を劇的に変えました。
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

悲惨な, 哀れな, とても小さい
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
チームのパフォーマンスは昨年に比べて悲惨でした。
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

プランナー
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
彼女は会議を整理するために毎日のプランナーを使っています。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

心理学者
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
心理学者は彼が不安に対処するのを助けました。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促す / 迅速
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
彼のスピーチは聴衆に質問を促しました。
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

進展
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
技術の進展はイノベーションを促進する。
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
政府は公共の場での喫煙禁止を発表した。
B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

悲観主義者
Meaning
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
Example
Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.
悲観主義者として、彼はいつも最悪の結果を期待していました。
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

行列; パレード;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
結婚式の行列はゆっくりと教会に向かって歩きました。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

有毒; 毒性; 致命的
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
そのヘビは非常に有毒で危険です。
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。
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提案, 計画
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
会社は投資家にビジネスの提案をしました。
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

処方箋
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
医者は彼女に抗生物質の処方箋を出しました。
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

保存
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
適切な保存は機械の寿命を延ばします。
B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近
Meaning
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
Example
The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.
学校が彼女の家の近くにあるため、それは便利でした。
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

視点
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
新しい視点が理解を深めます。
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

傾向がある
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
彼は疲れているときにミスをする傾向があります。
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

ピッチャー, 水差し
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
テーブルの上の水差しは氷冷たくてレモネードが入っていた。
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
危機の間、彼女は冷静で哲学的な態度を保ちました。
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

現象
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
洪水のような現象は農業システムに影響を与える。
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。
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

誓約; 約束; 保証;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
彼はチャリティーにお金を寄付する誓約をした。
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生産性
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
改善された灌漑は生産性を向上させる。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

繁栄している; 成功している;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
その企業は新製品を発売した後、非常に繁栄しました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

緊急
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
マネージャーは同時にいくつかの緊急の問題に対処しなければならなかった。
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

偽り
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
彼は会話に興味があるふりをしなかった。
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

エビ
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
シェフはココナッツミルクでおいしいエビカレーを作りました。
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 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。
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

純粋に
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
その決定は完全に経済的な要因に基づいていました。
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 /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

パンフレット
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
健康部門は栄養に関するパンフレットを配布しました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏見のある
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
彼は他の地域の人々に対して偏見を持っていた。
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁栄する
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
一生懸命の努力と決意で、彼女はキャリアで成功しました。
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

早すぎる
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
彼の仕事を辞める決断は早すぎた。
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探査機
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
そのプローブは惑星の表面からデータを収集しました。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

クッション / 詰め物
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
椅子には快適さのために余分なパディングがありました。
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

実務家
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
彼女は優れた医療実務家です。
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

音程、投げ
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
歌手の音程はパフォーマンス中完璧でした。
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

持続的
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
多くの障害にもかかわらず、彼女の持続的な努力は成功をもたらした。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任者
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
新しいマネージャーは前任者のミスから学びました。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

貫通する
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
矢はターゲットを貫通します。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

賞賛に値する
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
彼女の慈善活動は本当に賞賛に値します。
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。
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

同等の人
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
彼は霧を通して自分の仲間を見ようとしました。
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。
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

小児科医
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
小児科医は子供を慎重に診察しました。
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精度
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
手術には高精度の機器が使用されます。
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

小石
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
彼は小石を池に投げ入れて、波を見ていました。
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

パレードする, 公開する
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
独立記念日に兵士たちが通りでパレードした。
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

極地の、極に関連する
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
ペンギンは地球の極地に住んでいます。
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

愛国心
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
勝利の日は国全体の愛国心を反映しています。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

浸透
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
その企業の市場浸透は急速に成長した。
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
ミツバチは花から花粉を集めて蜂蜜を作ります。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神医学
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
彼女は精神疾患に苦しむ人々を助けるために精神医学を学ぶことを決めました。
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

パトロールする
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
警察は夜に街をパトロールして安全を確保しています。
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。
B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合成
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
植物は生存のために光合成に依存している。
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

先駆的
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
先駆的な努力はしばしば成功につながります。
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣伝
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
その映画は公開前に多くの宣伝を受けました。
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

勝つ
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
正義は常に不正に勝る。
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

遊び好きな, 活発な
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
子犬はとても遊び好きで、庭を走り回っていました。
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。
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。
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深く考える
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
彼女は詩の意味について深く考えていました。
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

突く
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
指で突っつかないで。
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

汚染物質
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
汚染物質は環境劣化を引き起こします。
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 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。