B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

rousing

興奮させる

Meaning

Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.

Example

The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.

スピーカーは聴衆を感動させる興奮させるスピーチをしました。

B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

類似

Meaning

the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character

Example

There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.

二人の姉妹の間には強い類似があります。

C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

地域特有

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.

Example

Climate change impacts are region-specific.

気候変動の影響は地域特有です。

C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

反応的; 化学的に活発

Meaning

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

Example

The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.

会社は顧客の苦情に反応的なアプローチを採用しました。

B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

レジリエンス

Meaning

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Example

Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.

木材のレジリエンスをテストすることは非常に重要です。

B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

ロープ

Meaning

a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands

Example

The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.

登山者は山を登るためにロープを使いました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

再生可能

Meaning

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

再生可能な資源は環境へのダメージを最小限に抑えます。

B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

ゴミ; 拒否

Meaning

waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something

Example

Please put the refuse in the designated bins.

指定されたゴミ箱にゴミを入れてください。

B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

減らす

Meaning

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.

シンガポールはプラスチックの使用を大幅に減らしました。

B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

反映する

Meaning

to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image

Example

The mirror reflects her beautiful face.

鏡は彼女の美しい顔を反映しています。

C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

後退

Meaning

a return to a worse or less developed state

Example

The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.

国は危機後、経済的な後退を経験しました。

C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

Meaning

to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death

Example

The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.

B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

あばら骨

Meaning

one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs

Example

He broke his rib in the accident.

彼は事故であばら骨を折った。

C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

齧歯類

Meaning

a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors

Example

The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.

農場主は納屋の中でロデントを捕まえるために罠を設置しました。

A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

本物の; 真正の; 偽物ではない

Meaning

actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake

Example

This is a real diamond, not a fake one.

これは本物のダイヤモンドです。偽物ではありません。

C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

修正する

Meaning

To correct mistakes or make something right.

Example

The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.

会社は財務上のミスを修正するために手順を踏みました。

B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

ランダム

Meaning

without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance

Example

She selected a random book from the library shelf.

彼女は図書館の棚からランダムに本を選びました。

C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

貪欲

Meaning

having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy

Example

The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.

貪欲な家主は理由もなく家賃を上げた。

C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

赤ら顔

Meaning

Having a healthy red color in the face.

Example

She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.

彼女は外で働いたため、赤ら顔でした。

C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

ロボット手術

Meaning

Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.

Example

Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.

ロボット手術は複雑な手順で精度を高めます。

C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

いたずら好きな人

Meaning

A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.

Example

The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.

小さなラプスカリオンは兄の靴をいたずらで隠した。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

隠遁場所

Meaning

A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.

Example

The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.

その僧侶は社会から離れた隠遁場所で数年を過ごしました。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning

Capable of being resolved or made consistent.

Example

Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

再開する

Meaning

to start again after a pause or interruption

Example

We will resume the meeting after lunch.

ランチの後に会議を再開します。

B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

速やかに; 急速に

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly

Example

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

会社は新しい市場に急速に拡大しています。

B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

役割

Meaning

A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.

Example

Defined roles improve team performance.

定義された役割はチームのパフォーマンスを向上させる。

C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

復活させる

Meaning

To bring back to life or revive something from the past.

Example

The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.

監督は新しい観客のために古い劇を復活させることに決めました。

A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

Meaning

relating to Russia, its people, or its language

Example

She is studying the Russian language at university.

C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning

A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.

Example

The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.

C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

抗えない

Meaning

Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.

Example

She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.

彼女はジョークで笑いたいという抗えない衝動を感じた。

B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

収益

Meaning

Income, especially when of a company or organization.

Example

The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.

会社の収益は今年10%増加しました。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

リフレッシュする

Meaning

to make fresh again; to restore energy

Example

A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.

暑い日には冷たい飲み物が私をリフレッシュさせます。

C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

評判

Meaning

the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation

Example

He is a scholar of great repute in his field.

彼はその分野で大変な評判を持つ学者です。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 嫌な; 不快な

Meaning

extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike

Example

The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.

両親に嘘をつくという考えは彼にとって嫌悪感を抱かせた。

C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

Meaning

Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.

Example

The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.

A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

繰り返す

Meaning

to say or do something again

Example

Could you please repeat what you just said?

今言ったことを繰り返してくれますか？

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

落ち着きのない

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

長い車の旅で子供は落ち着きがなかった。

C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Meaning

The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.

Example

Respiration is essential for all living beings.

C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

Meaning

to irritate or annoy someone

Example

His careless comments really riled her.

B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

強盗する

Meaning

to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery

Example

The thief tried to rob the bank last night.

泥棒は昨晩銀行を強盗しようとしました。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning

to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals

Example

The headache tends to recur every few weeks.

C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

レプリカ

Meaning

an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale

Example

The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.

博物館は古代の彫像の完璧なレプリカを展示しました。

C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求

Meaning

An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.

Example

The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.

マネージャーは新しいオフィス用品のためのレクイジションを提出しました。

A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

丸い

Meaning

having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk

Example

The table was round and had a smooth surface.

テーブルは丸くて、滑らかな表面がありました。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

ほとんど知られていない、または理解しにくい

Meaning

Little known or difficult to understand.

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.

教授の講義は難解な理論で満ちていた。

B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

ロースト肉

Meaning

meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire

Example

The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.

ロースト肉は完璧に調味され、柔らかかった。

C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

配給

Meaning

a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person

Example

During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.

戦争中、各家族は毎週一定量のご飯を配給されました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

依存している

Meaning

depending on someone or something for support

Example

The country is too reliant on imported goods.

その国は輸入品に依存しすぎている。

A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

レストラン

Meaning

a place where meals are prepared and served to customers

Example

We went to the restaurant for dinner.

私たちは夕食のためにレストランに行きました。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福

Meaning

a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.

Example

The tires are made of natural rubber.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

実現

Meaning

the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact

Example

Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.

彼女の問題の認識が問題解決に役立った。

B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

後ろ / 育てる

Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

母猫は静かな隅で子猫たちを育てました。

C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗長性、過剰

Meaning

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.

Example

The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.

会社の労働力の冗長性は多くの解雇を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

赤いオリンダー

Meaning

a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers

Example

The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.

赤いオリンダーは夏の数ヶ月間咲きます。

C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

略奪

Meaning

the violent seizure of someone's property

Example

The war was marked by rapine and destruction.

戦争は略奪と破壊で特徴づけられていた。

B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

復活

Meaning

an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something

Example

There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.

伝統的な工芸への関心が復活しました。

C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

恨みを持った

Meaning

Characterized by bitterness or resentment.

Example

Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.

彼らの恨みを持った議論は何時間も続いた。

B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退職

Meaning

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work

Example

He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.

彼は40年間の勤務の後、退職を計画しています。

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

反転する

Meaning

to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

Example

She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.

彼女はすぐに車をドライブウェイからバックさせました。

C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

再び奪回する

Meaning

To take back or regain possession of something.

Example

The army managed to recapture the lost territory.

軍隊は失われた領土を再び奪回することに成功しました。

B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

王族 / ロイヤリティ (著者の収入)

Meaning

Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.

Example

The author receives a royalty for every book sold.

著者は売れた本ごとにロイヤリティを受け取ります。

A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

最近の; 新しい; 現在の;

Meaning

happening not long ago; new; current;

Example

The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.

最近の天気の変化は科学者たちを心配させています。

C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

再発

Meaning

a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition

Example

Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.

保健当局は複数の地区で麻疹の再発の警告を出しました。

A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

乗る/ライディング

Meaning

to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse

Example

She likes to ride her bicycle to work.

彼女は自転車で仕事に行くのが好きです。

B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

復元する

Meaning

To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.

Example

Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.

学生政治の伝統を復元することが必要です。

C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

報復, 罰

Meaning

punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime

Example

The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.

村人たちは犯された犯罪に対して報復を要求しました。

B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

強盗

Meaning

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

Example

The robber was caught after a quick police chase.

素早い警察の追跡の後、強盗は捕まった。

B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

推論

Meaning

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

Example

Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.

彼女の出発の推論は明確で論理的でした。

C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

小屋の梁

Meaning

One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.

Example

The old barn’s rafters were exposed.

古い納屋の小屋の梁がむき出しになっていました。

B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

合理的な; 論理的な; 理にかなった

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

彼女は利用可能な事実に基づいて合理的な決定を下しました。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

表現的

Meaning

Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.

Example

The artist preferred a representational style of painting.

アーティストは表現的な絵画スタイルを好んでいました。

C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

共鳴する

Meaning

To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.

Example

Her words resonated with the audience.

彼女の言葉は聴衆に響いた。

C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

共鳴

Meaning

A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.

Example

His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.

彼のスピーチは観客に深い共鳴を与えた。

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅の

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

その施設は完全に住宅のものでした。

B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

景気後退

Meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

Example

The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.

その国は金融危機のため深刻な景気後退に直面した。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

非難 / 批判

Meaning

An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.

Example

She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.

彼女は会議に遅れたことを彼に非難した。

C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

型破りで少し評判が悪いが魅力的

Meaning

unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive

Example

He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.

彼は街で人気がある理由は、レイフィッシュな魅力があったからだ。

C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

屈折する

Meaning

To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.

Example

The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.

水は光を屈折させ、ストローが曲がって見える。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

再発

Meaning

to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery

Example

After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.

数ヶ月の進歩の後、彼は再発しました。

C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

バラ色の、楽観的な

Meaning

Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.

Example

She looked at the future with roseate optimism.

彼女はローズ色の楽観主義で未来を見ました。

C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

製油所

Meaning

an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified

Example

The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.

石油精製所は毎日何千バレルもの石油を処理します。

B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

サイ

Meaning

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

Example

The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.

サイは草原を突進した。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

相対的

Meaning

considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative

Example

The cost of living is relative to your income level.

生活費はあなたの収入レベルに対して相対的です。

B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

関係; 親戚

Meaning

the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member

Example

They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.

彼らは長年続く強力なビジネス関係を持っています。

C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

報酬を支払う

Meaning

To pay someone for services or work done.

Example

The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.

会社は残業に対して従業員に公正な報酬を支払います。

B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

ロマンス

Meaning

a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship

Example

Their romance began when they met at the university library.

彼らの恋愛は、大学の図書館で出会ったときに始まった。

C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

引き裂く

Meaning

to tear something apart violently or forcefully

Example

The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.

爆発は耳をつんざくような音で空気を引き裂いた。

B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

無礼

Meaning

the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech

Example

His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.

彼の無礼さはディナーパーティーで皆を驚かせました。

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

保持

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

情報の保持は学問的成功のために重要です。

B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

再植林

Meaning

The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.

Example

Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.

再植林の努力は、生態系の回復に重要です。

C1 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

反抗的な; 不従順な; 権威に反発する;

Meaning

defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;

Example

The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.

反抗的なティーンエイジャーは、両親の規則に従うことを拒否した。

C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

乾燥ビスケット; トーストパン

Meaning

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

Example

The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.

赤ちゃんはミルクと一緒に柔らかいラスクを食べるのが好きでした。

B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

反射的; 思慮深い; 光や画像を反射できる

Meaning

thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images

Example

After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.

会議の後、彼は反射的な気分だった。

C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

レパートリー

Meaning

A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.

Example

The theater has a repertory of classic plays.

劇場にはクラシックな演劇のレパートリーがあります。

B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

人種の

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

人種平等は多くの社会において重要な問題です。

C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

楽しむ / 調味料

Meaning

to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce

Example

She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.

彼女は海外旅行の機会を大いに楽しんでいました。

C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

回想

Meaning

a story or memory about past events

Example

He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.

彼は村での子供時代の思い出を語った。

C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

リクライニングする

Meaning

To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.

Example

She reclined on the sofa with a book.

彼女はソファで本を持ってリクライニングしていた。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

Regret

後悔

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example

She felt deep regret about her harsh words.

彼女は自分の辛辣な言葉に深い後悔を感じていました。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

後退的

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

その政策は人権に対する後退的な一歩と見なされた。

C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

反論

Meaning

To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.

Example

He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.

彼は素早く反論した、彼が悪くないと言った。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

再座席

Meaning

to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place

Example

The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.

接客係は中断後、ゲストを再座席させなければならなかった。

C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

乱雑に探す

Meaning

to search through something in a disorderly way

Example

He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.

彼は引き出しの中を漁って鍵を探していた。

C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

返品可能

Meaning

able to be returned or given back

Example

The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.

ボトルはデポジット返金のために返品可能です。

B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

鉄道

Meaning

a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run

Example

The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.

鉄道は都市といくつかの近くの町を結びつけています。

C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

でこぼこで不規則な; 不規則な表面を持つ; 強くて丈夫な

Meaning

rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong

Example

The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.

ハイカーたちは荒れた山岳地帯を越えた。

C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

楽しく遊ぶ

Meaning

to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way

Example

The children romped happily in the garden.

子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

認識

Meaning

Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.

Example

He earned recognition after years of struggle.

彼は長年の努力の後、認識を得ました。

B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

洗練する

Meaning

to improve by making small changes; to purify

Example

The chef refines the recipe to perfection.

シェフはレシピを完璧に洗練します。

C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

貢献する

Meaning

to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial

Example

His hard work will redound to the success of the company.

彼の努力は会社の成功に貢献するでしょう。

C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

非難する

Meaning

to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

Example

The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.

その政治家は腐敗のために公衆から非難されました。

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

無慈悲な; 残酷な; 情け容赦ない

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

その無慈悲な独裁者は、彼の敵に対して一切の慈悲を示さなかった。

A2 verb /riːtʃ/

reach

到達する

Meaning

to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something

Example

We will reach the station in ten minutes.

私たちは10分以内に駅に到着します。

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。

C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

リベート/払い戻し

Meaning

a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something

Example

The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.

その店は大量購入に対してリベートを提供しました。

B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

熟した; 食べる準備ができた

Meaning

fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use

Example

The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.

バナナは熟して食べる準備ができています。

A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

覚える

Meaning

to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory

Example

I remember my first day at school.

私は学校の最初の日を覚えています。

B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

繰り返し

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

継続的な繰り返しは、学生が語彙を効果的に覚えるのを助けます。