C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

取り壊す

Meaning

To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.

Example

The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.

古い工場は新しいアパートメントのために取り壊されました。

C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

過去完了形

Meaning

a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action

Example

By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.

彼女が到着したとき、彼はすでに宿題を終わらせており、過去完了形を示しています。

C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多権主義

Meaning

rule by many; government by multiple authorities

Example

The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.

国は分権改革後、多権主義を経験しました。

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

浮力のある、元気な

Meaning

Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.

Example

She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.

彼女は困難にもかかわらず前向きで元気でした。

C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

過度な使用で薄くて擦り切れた

Meaning

Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.

Example

His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.

彼の擦り切れたコートは冬に彼を温かく保つことができませんでした。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

市民

Meaning

a legally recognized subject or national of a state

Example

Every citizen has the right to vote.

すべての市民は投票する権利を持っています。

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

先例

Meaning

something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause

Example

The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.

この祭りの文化的な先例は何世紀も前に遡ります。

C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

騒動

Meaning

An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Example

The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.

政治家の発言がメディアで大騒ぎを引き起こしました。

B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

そよ風

Meaning

a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease

Example

The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.

涼しい海のそよ風が暑い夏の日をもっと快適にしました。

C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

無駄な; 実を結ばない; 無益な;

Meaning

unsuccessful; futile; pointless;

Example

After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.

数時間の探索の後、彼らの努力は無駄であることが証明されました。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

好ましい

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

屋外イベントには好ましい天候でした。

A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

ようこそ

Meaning

received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited

Example

You are always welcome in our home.

あなたはいつでも私たちの家にようこそ。

C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

叱る

Meaning

to scold or criticize angrily

Example

The teacher berated the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱った。

C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的な

Meaning

Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.

Example

Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.

官僚的な手続きはしばしばプロジェクトの承認を遅らせる。

B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

確認

Meaning

the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed

Example

She received a confirmation email for her appointment.

彼女は彼女の予約の確認メールを受け取りました。

C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

Meaning

to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin

Example

He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

侵害できない

Meaning

never to be broken, dishonored, or violated

Example

Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.

人権は現代の民主主義において侵害できないと見なされています。

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。

A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

スポーツ

Meaning

an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment

Example

Football is a popular sport around the world.

サッカーは世界中で人気のスポーツです。

C2 noun /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

停滞

Meaning

A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.

Example

The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.

交渉は停滞状態に達し、進展はありませんでした。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平線

Meaning

the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest

Example

The sun disappeared below the horizon.

太陽は地平線の下に消えました。

B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

不確実性; 疑念または確信の欠如

Meaning

the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness

Example

The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.

天気についての不確実性が私たちの旅行を遅らせた。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

壮大な; 有名な;

Meaning

magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor

Example

The sunset was absolutely glorious.

その夕焼けは絶対に壮大でした。

B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

戦略的

Meaning

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

Example

Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.

戦略的な政策は競争力を高めます。

C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

エコフレンドリーな都市化

Meaning

The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.

Example

Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.

エコフレンドリーな都市化は環境劣化を減少させます。

B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

構成要素

Meaning

Components or elements used to create something.

Example

Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.

プロテインとビタミンは健康的な食事の重要な構成要素です。

C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

素早さ

Meaning

swiftness of movement; speed

Example

The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.

兵士はメッセージを届けるために素早く動いた。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

子爵

Meaning

A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.

Example

The viscount inherited the estate from his father.

子爵は父親から領地を相続しました。

B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

家電製品

Meaning

Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.

Example

Modern home appliances enhance convenience.

最新の家電製品は便利さを高めます。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

蒸し暑く湿った、魅力的な

Meaning

Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.

Example

The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.

蒸し暑い天気は仕事に集中するのを難しくしました。

C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

厚かましさ、迷惑をかける

Meaning

Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.

Example

She had the gall to question his decision.

彼女は彼の決定に疑問を呈するギャルを持っていました。

B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

セラピスト

Meaning

a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health

Example

The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.

セラピストは彼の不安を克服する手助けをしました。

A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

騒音

Meaning

a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant

Example

The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.

建設現場からの騒音は非常に迷惑でした。

C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未開人;

Meaning

a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal

Example

The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.

古代ローマ人は自分たちの帝国の外にいる者たちを野蛮人と見なしていた。

A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

選ぶ

Meaning

to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather

Example

Please pick your favorite color from the palette.

パレットからお好みの色を選んでください。

C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影響力

Meaning

influence or power, especially in politics or business

Example

The businessman has a lot of political clout.

そのビジネスマンは政治的な影響力を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

能力、学部

Meaning

an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university

Example

She has a remarkable faculty for languages.

彼女は言語に対して驚異的な能力を持っています。

C1 noun /buːn/

boon

恩恵

Meaning

A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

Example

The internet is a boon to modern education.

インターネットは現代教育にとって恩恵です。

C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

へその緒

Meaning

the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached

Example

The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.

赤ちゃんのへその緒は1週間後に取れました。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

パロディ

Meaning

an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy

Example

The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.

そのコメディ番組は有名な政治家のパロディを特集した。

C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

オールマン

Meaning

a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew

Example

The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.

経験豊富なオールマンは川を渡るためにボートを漕いだ。

C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

退化

Meaning

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

Example

The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.

脳細胞の退化は認知機能の低下を引き起こします。

C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

言語分析と研究に使用される大規模な言語データの集まり

Meaning

A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.

Example

Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.

言語学者は言語パターンを分析するためにコーパスを使用します。

B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

Meaning

having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.

Example

She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.

C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

承認 / 賞賛

Meaning

approval or praise

Example

The plan won the approbation of the board members.

その計画は理事会メンバーの承認を得ました。

C1 adjective /ˈɪmpətənt/

impotent

無力

Meaning

Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.

Example

The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system.

市民は腐敗したシステムに対して無力だと感じた。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

膨らんだ

Meaning

excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas

Example

The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.

その会社は膨らんだ価格で批判を受けました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

実験的

Meaning

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

Example

The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.

科学者たちは癌を治療するために実験的な薬を開発しました。

B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

実用的

Meaning

Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.

Example

A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.

複雑な問題を解決するには実用的なアプローチが必要です。

C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

無礼

Meaning

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

Example

It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.

彼女の親切な招待を断るのは無礼だろう。

C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

声のコントロール

Meaning

The process of varying or controlling something.

Example

Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.

音声の適切なモジュレーションは、コミュニケーションスキルを向上させます。

C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

壮大, 豪華

Meaning

ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur

Example

The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.

卒業式は壮大で豪華でした。

A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

女の子

Meaning

a female child or young woman

Example

The girl was playing with her friends in the park.

その女の子は公園で友達と遊んでいました。

C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

追放する

Meaning

to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun

Example

After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.

スキャンダル後、彼は元同僚に追放された。

B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全に; 絶対に; 完全に

Meaning

completely; absolutely; totally

Example

The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.

その映画は完全に退屈で、私は寝てしまいました。

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小さな口論

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

誰が皿を洗うべきかについて小さな口論がありました。

A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

邪魔する

Meaning

to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone

Example

I don't want to bother you while you're working.

あなたが働いているときに邪魔をしたくありません。

A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

確か; 確実に

Meaning

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Example

I am sure that he will come tomorrow.

私は彼が明日来ると確信しています。

C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

共犯者 (犯罪で)

Meaning

involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

Example

He was found complicit in the crime.

彼は犯罪で共犯者として見つかりました。

C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

残虐さ

Meaning

extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment

Example

The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.

その攻撃の残虐さは地域全体を震撼させた。

A1 verb /noʊ/

know

知る

Meaning

to have information about something; to be familiar with

Example

I know the answer to this question.

私はこの質問の答えを知っています。

C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

対称的

Meaning

having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement

Example

The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.

アーティストは床に対称的なパターンをデザインしました。

A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

保管する

Meaning

to keep things in a place for future use; to save information

Example

She stores her winter clothes in the attic.

彼女は冬の衣服を屋根裏部屋に保管している。

C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

服を脱ぐこと

Meaning

the act or process of removing clothing

Example

The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.

子供は泥遊びの後、服を脱ぐことのためにすぐに家の中に走った。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

シミュレートされた

Meaning

Artificially created to look real but not actually real.

Example

The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.

パイロットはシミュレートされた飛行環境で訓練しました。

B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

Meaning

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

Example

We must conserve water during the dry season.

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

開幕

Meaning

marking the beginning of something; first; opening

Example

The president delivered his inaugural speech.

大統領は彼の開幕スピーチを行いました。

B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

通知する

Meaning

to tell someone about something; to give information

Example

Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.

空港に到着したら、私に通知してください。

B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

ハンマー

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things

Example

She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.

彼女は絵のフレームを壁に打ち付けるためにハンマーを使いました。

B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

ビデオ録画

Meaning

a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries

Example

The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.

抗議の映像は一日中テレビで放送されました。

C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

雌牛

Meaning

a young cow that has not borne a calf

Example

The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.

農家は乳製品の生産のためにヘイファーを育てました。

B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口統計学

Meaning

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

Demographics help in targeted advertising.

デモグラフィックスはターゲット広告に役立ちます。

C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

取得; 習得

Meaning

the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession

Example

Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.

語学力はグローバルなキャリアにとって重要な取得です。

A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

重さ

Meaning

a measure of how heavy something is

Example

The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.

パッケージの重さは10キログラムでした。

C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

しっかりつかむ / 欲張り

Meaning

Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.

Example

The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.

その子は母親の手をしっかりつかんでいた。

B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

送る

Meaning

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

Example

The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.

その会社は洪水の被害者に援助を発送しました。

A1 verb /wɪn/

win

勝つ

Meaning

to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition

Example

Our team will win the championship.

私たちのチームはチャンピオンシップで勝つでしょう。

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。

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

衣装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

彼女はハロウィンパーティーのために素晴らしい衣装を着ていた。

B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

突然走り出す; ボルトで固定する

Meaning

To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.

Example

The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.

馬は大きな音を聞いて、厩舎から飛び出しました。

B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定収入

Meaning

Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.

Example

Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.

固定収入の投資は信頼性の高いリターンを提供します。

C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

影響力のある

Meaning

Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).

Example

The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.

影響力のある話者は、観客全体を魅了しました。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning

A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.

Example

The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.

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。

C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

ソル（音楽のスケールの5番目の音）

Meaning

The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun

Example

The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.

合唱団はリハーサル中にソル音を歌う練習をしました。

B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区別する

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

事実と意見を区別することは重要です。

C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥癬

Meaning

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.

医師は発疹を調べた後、彼に疥癬と診断した。

C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

過度に傲慢な

Meaning

excessively arrogant or prideful

Example

His overweening pride cost him many friends.

彼の過度の誇りは多くの友人を失わせました。

B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

セキュリティ

Meaning

The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.

Example

Food security is essential for human survival.

食料安全は人類の生存にとって不可欠です。

A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

正確に; 精確に; 完全に同意する

Meaning

precisely; accurately; in complete agreement

Example

Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.

会議中に何が起こったか正確に教えてください。

B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

隠れた; 秘密の; 見えない

Meaning

concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent

Example

There was a hidden camera in the room.

部屋には隠れたカメラがありました。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣類

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しい衣類を買いました。

C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

優しさ; 穏やかさ; 良いまたは親切な性質

Meaning

kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious

Example

Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.

彼女の優しさは、彼女をすべての人々から愛される存在にしました。

C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning

To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.

Example

The smell of food whetted my appetite.

C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火薬

Meaning

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

Example

Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.

火薬は古代中国で発明されました。

A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

それでも

Meaning

used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected

Example

Though it was raining, they still went outside.

雨が降っていたにもかかわらず、彼らは外に出た。

C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

粒状の

Meaning

Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.

Example

The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.

レポートは市場データの詳細な分析を提供しました。

C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

逆転

Meaning

the act of returning to a previous state or condition

Example

The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.

新しい政策は伝統的な方法への逆転を意味しました。

A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

正直に

Meaning

in a truthful, sincere, or fair way

Example

She spoke honestly about her mistakes.

彼女は自分の間違いについて正直に話しました。

A1 noun /ˈdɔː.tər/

Daughter

娘

Meaning

a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents

Example

Their daughter graduated from medical school with top honors.

彼らの娘は医学校を優秀な成績で卒業しました。

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。

C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

悩まされる

Meaning

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.

Example

People are plagued by anxiety and depression.

人々は不安と抑うつに悩まされています。

C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

論争的な攻撃

Meaning

a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something

Example

The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.

その記事は政府の政策に対する激しい論争的な攻撃でした。

C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

ドア枠

Meaning

The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.

Example

The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.

大工はドア枠の幅を慎重に測定した。

C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

夕暮れ

Meaning

The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.

Example

We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.

私たちは静かな夕暮れの中を一緒に家に帰りました。

A2 verb ˈfoʊkəs

focus

集中する

Meaning

To concentrate attention or effort on something; to direct one's attention or efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.

Example

Focus on what truly matters to simplify your life.

本当に重要なことに集中して、人生をシンプルにしましょう。

C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

ツルハシ

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock

Example

The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.

鉱夫は岩の表面を壊すためにツルハシを使用しました。

C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

発表、良い知らせ

Meaning

The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

Example

The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.

教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。

C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

飢える

Meaning

to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger

Example

The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.

数日間食べ物がなくて、遭難したハイカーたちは飢えることを始めた。

C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

随行者

Meaning

A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.

Example

The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.

その有名人は、アシスタントやボディガードを伴って到着しました。

C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

提供する、提示する

Meaning

to offer something for acceptance; to present

Example

She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.

彼女は友情の印として手を差し出しました。

B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

ハンカチ

Meaning

a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face

Example

She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.

彼女はいつもバッグにきれいなハンカチを持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

アニメーションされた

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

そのアニメーション映画は子供たちと大人たちに愛されました。

A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

役に立つ; 実用的な

Meaning

having a beneficial purpose; practical

Example

This tool is very useful for fixing problems.

このツールは問題を解決するために非常に役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

政治、政府の形態

Meaning

an organized society or form of government

Example

The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.

古代ギリシャの政治は都市国家のシステムを持っていました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

小丘

Meaning

A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.

Example

The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.

ハイカーたちは川のそばの草むらの小丘で休憩した。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

持つ / 所有する

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

彼女は音楽において素晴らしい才能を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

出口

Meaning

a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed

Example

Art is a great outlet for emotions.

アートは感情のための素晴らしい出口です。