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C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

ぽっちゃり
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
その赤ちゃんは、みんなが愛したぽっちゃりしたほっぺたを持っていました。
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 /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

囚人
Meaning
a person who is in prison
Example
The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.
その囚人は10年の服役後、仮出所を許可されました。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

売る
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
ストリートの販売員は観光客に手作りのジュエリーを売っている。
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

絵を描く
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
彼女は自由時間に風景画を描くのが好きです。
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。
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

優先順位付け
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
効果的な優先順位付けは、リソースが効率的に使用されることを保証します。
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

聖体を入れるための小さな容器
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
司祭は病人を訪れる前に聖体をピクスに入れました。
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

枕
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
彼女は柔らかい枕の上に頭を置きました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

重くて遅い
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
重くて遅い講義は学生たちが目を覚ましているのを難しくした。
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

パスタ
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
昨晩、私たちはディナーにクリーミーパスタを食べました。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

私掠船
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
プライベティアは紛争中にいくつかの敵船を捕らえました。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

貴重な
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
この指輪は祖母にとってとても貴重です。
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

忍耐力
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
彼の忍耐力が彼を夢の実現に導いた。
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延長された
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
現代医療は寿命を延長しました。
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。
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。
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 /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

パーセント
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
試験に合格した学生のパーセントは高かった。
B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

特別
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
彼は自分の食事に非常にこだわりがあります。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

完璧にできる
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
人間の本性は不完全だが、完璧にできる。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

長子継承権
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
長子継承権の下、長男は家族全体の財産を相続しました。
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

棺の上に広げる布; 陰鬱な雰囲気を作り出す暗いカバー
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
煙のヴェールが燃える建物の上に掛かっていた。
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。
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

幸せ
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五価
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
リンは五価の状態で存在することができます。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

生徒の状態
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
彼の生徒の状態の間に、彼は上級弁護士のもとで法学を学びました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

好ましい
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
渋滞時には車を運転するより、電車を利用する方が好ましい。
A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

警察官
Meaning
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
Example
The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.
警察官は交差点で交通を指導しました。
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
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。
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 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

盗作
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
学生はエッセイで盗作を行ったため、退学させられました。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

周辺的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
町は都市の周辺エリアに位置しています。
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

仮の
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
その取り決めは、最終契約が署名されるまで仮のものでした。
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

浮気をする
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
彼は町で多くの女性と浮気をしていることで知られていた。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

ノマド
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
彼は旅行教師としてノマドの生活を送っていました。
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

膨らむ
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
根は地面から膨らみ始めました。
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。
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

こっそり歩く（狩りや探索のため）
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
猫は夜、庭の周りを静かに歩いていた。
A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

弾ける
Meaning
to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound
Example
The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.
風船は、私が間違ってピンで刺したときに破裂しました。
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

辛味
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
ニンニクの辛味がキッチンに充満した。
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

欠乏, 貧困
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
難民たちは厳しい冬の間に大きな欠乏に苦しみました。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

主要な; 最も重要な; 主な; 校長
Meaning
main; primary; most important; chief
Example
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
会議の主要な理由は予算について議論することでした。
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

プロジェクト
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めるのは難しい。
C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

積極的貯蓄
Meaning
Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs
Example
Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.
プロアクティブセービングは老後の財政的安定を確保します。
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

口実
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
彼は会議を避けるために病気を口実に使った。
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

豊富な; 大量の
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
今年は良い天気のおかげで収穫が豊富でした。
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 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 /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。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
株価の急落は、経済的な問題の前兆として見なされました。
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

乾燥花の混合物
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
リビングルームはポプリの香りで満たされていました。
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

ペリウィンクル
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
紫色のペリウィンクルが美しく庭の地面を覆っていました。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

イラン出身者またはペルシャ語を話す人
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
ペルシャ語は豊かな文学的歴史を持っています。
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

傲慢, 尊大
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
彼のスピーチはポンポジティと傲慢で満ちていました。
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

オウム
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
色とりどりのオウムが子供たちが言ったことを繰り返しました。
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。
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

あいまいに話す、騙す
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
取引に関与しているか尋ねられたとき、彼は回避しました。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

周辺
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
兵士たちはキャンプの周辺に配置されていた。
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

人あたり
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
チケットは1人あたり20ドルの価格です。
A2 verb /pæs/

pass

Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
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。
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

発音する
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
彼女はフランス語の単語を完璧に発音できます。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

事前の
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
システムに変更を加える前には、事前の承認が必要です。
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

製品
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
その会社は市場に新しい製品を発売しました。
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

提供者
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
サービス提供者はすべての顧客がタイムリーにサポートを受けることを確実にします。
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的な
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
普遍的な技術は、日常生活の重要な部分となってきました。
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

所有権; 財産; 支配
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
その家は何世代にもわたって彼らの家族の所有物です。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

原則を守る
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
彼は原則を守るリーダーで、いつも正直を最優先にします。
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

見込み
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
プロジェクトの成功は経済にとって大きな見込みを持っています。
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

ファイトニュートリエント
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
緑茶には強力なファイトニュートリエントが含まれています。
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

力
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
力の配分は効率を保証する。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

実用主義
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
彼の実用主義は、金融危機の解決に役立った。
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。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

美味しい肉
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
シェフはディナーパーティーのために美味しい肉料理を準備しました。
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

無秩序に
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
子供たちは遊び場を無秩序に走り回った。
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

柱
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
古代の寺院は巨大な石の柱によって支えられていました。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的な, 手つかずの, 清潔で新鮮な
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
その森は原始的な状態を保っています。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

劇作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
シェイクスピアはすべての時代で最も偉大な劇作家と見なされています。
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

確率に基づく
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
モデルは予測のために確率的アプローチを採用しています。
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。
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

皮をむく
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
彼女は食べる前にマンゴーの皮をむいた。
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

傾向
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
彼女は新しい言語を学ぶ傾向があります。
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

特権
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
それはマネージャーの権限で最終決定を下すことです。
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 /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

放火魔
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
放火魔は数軒の建物に火をつけたことで逮捕された。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

ぽっこりお腹
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
ぽっこりお腹の男はシャツのボタンを留めるのに苦労していた。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

賛辞
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
その科学者は国際社会から賛辞を受けました。
C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

気難しさ
Meaning
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.
会議中の彼のペチュランスはみんなをイライラさせた。
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

利益
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
その会社はこの四半期にかなりの利益を上げました。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

家長
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
家族の家長として、彼は争いごとを解決し、長い伝統を守りました。
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。
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 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁栄
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
その国は過去十年間で大きな繁栄を達成しました。
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

写真
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
家系図に写真を追加すると、より個人的になります。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

磁器
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
博物館は中国の古代のポーセリンの花瓶を展示しました。
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
勇敢な子供が木から子猫を救いました。
C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

公開処罰装置
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
腐敗した役人は町の人々に嘲笑されるためにピロリーに置かれました。
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

圧力鍋
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
圧力鍋を使うと、調理時間が半分以上短縮されます。
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

関係する
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
その規則は学校のすべての生徒に関係しています。
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

小児科
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
彼女は医科大学を卒業後、小児科を専門にすることに決めました。
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

盗む
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
彼は図書館から本を盗もうとしたが、気づかれなかった。
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

極性
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
二つの政治党派の間の極性は強くなりつつあります。
C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

岩石の説明
Meaning
a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing
Example
The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.
科学者は岩石の組成を理解するためにペトログラフを研究しました。
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

セーター
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
彼女は寒い冬の夕方に温かいセーターを着ていた。
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

仮定する
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
科学者たちは他の惑星に生命が存在すると仮定しています。
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。
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑させる / 混乱させる
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
複雑な指示が学生を困惑させた。
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

狭い
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
彼の狭い視点は、彼が世界的な問題を理解するのを妨げました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

プリンター
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
プリンターは結婚式の招待状を時間通りに届けました。