B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

残り

Meaning

still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with

Example

There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.

コンサートのチケットは残りわずかでした。

B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

リハーサル; 公演の練習

Meaning

a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance

Example

The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.

開幕前の最後のリハーサルは完璧でした。

C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

居住者コーディネーター

Meaning

A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.

Example

The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.

居住者コーディネーターは全ての代表者を歓迎しました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

満ちた

Meaning

Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.

Example

The book is replete with fascinating historical details.

その本は魅力的な歴史的詳細で満ちています。

C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

王室の

Meaning

Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.

Example

The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.

女王は王室のような存在感でホールに入った。

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 /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

反射可能な

Meaning

Capable of being reflected or bent back.

Example

The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.

その表面は非常に反射可能で、光を異なる方向に反射させていました。

A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

研究

Meaning

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Example

Research on radio waves began earlier in India.

ラジオ波の研究はインドで早く始まりました。

C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

根本的な理由

Meaning

the underlying reason or explanation for something

Example

The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.

彼の決断の背後にある理由は明確に説明されました。

C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

荒廃させる

Meaning

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

Example

The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.

ハリケーンは沿岸の村を荒廃させた。

C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

再開

Meaning

the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

Example

The resumption of classes will be announced next week.

授業の再開は来週発表されます。

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

遺物

Meaning

the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed

Example

The remains of the meal were left on the table.

食事の残り物はテーブルに残されていた。

B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

引退する

Meaning

to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career

Example

She decided to retire after working for 40 years.

彼女は40年間働いた後、引退することに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

会合

Meaning

a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place

Example

They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.

彼らはカフェで秘密の会合を手配しました。

A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

リサイクル

Meaning

to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away

Example

We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.

私たちは廃棄物を減らすために紙とプラスチックをリサイクルするべきです。

A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

残る

Meaning

to stay in the same place; to continue to exist

Example

Only a few guests remain at the party.

パーティーには少数のゲストが残っています。

B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

抵抗

Meaning

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

Example

The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.

レジスタンスは植民地軍に勇敢に立ち向かいました。

C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

食事

Meaning

A meal or the food eaten during a meal.

Example

They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.

彼らは川辺で美味しい食事を楽しんだ。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

修理可能

Meaning

able to be repaired or fixed

Example

The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.

車の損傷は深刻だったが、それでも修理可能だった。

A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

鳴る

Meaning

to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone

Example

The bell rings every hour.

鐘は毎時鳴る。

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。

C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

残留物

Meaning

a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used

Example

Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.

古代の壁の残り物だけが残っています。

B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

撤去; 除去; 解雇;

Meaning

the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office

Example

The removal of the old furniture took all day.

古い家具の除去に一日中かかりました。

A1 verb /riːd/

read

読む

Meaning

to look at written words and understand their meaning

Example

I read books before going to bed.

私は寝る前に本を読みます。

B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

評価

Meaning

an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical

Example

The movie received a high rating from critics.

その映画は批評家から高い評価を受けました。

B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

反逆者

Meaning

a person who resists authority or control

Example

The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.

その若い反逆者は学校の規則に従うことを拒否した。

B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

共和党員

Meaning

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

Example

The republican candidate won the election.

リパブリカン候補者は選挙に勝利しました。

A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

理由

Meaning

Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.

Example

Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.

汚染の理由は緊急に対処する必要があります。

C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

Meaning

A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.

Example

The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.

C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

ロココ

Meaning

characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design

Example

The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.

宮殿は豪華なロココ様式で装飾されていました。

C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

名声; 評判

Meaning

the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame

Example

The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.

その科学者は発見によって国際的な名声を得た。

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？

C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

再治療する

Meaning

to cure again; to remedy a second time

Example

The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.

医者は傷が再び開いた後、傷を再治療する必要がありました。

B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

いやいや

Meaning

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

Example

She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを手伝うことに渋々同意した。

B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

薬; 治療; 問題解決の手段

Meaning

a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem

Example

This herbal remedy helps with headaches.

このハーブの薬は頭痛に効く。

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 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

ランプ

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

車は駐車場のランプを上がった。

B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

回復する

Meaning

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.

Example

The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.

世界はパンデミックから回復しようとしています。

B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

ガタガタ鳴る；ガラガラ

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

強い風で緩んだ窓がガタガタ鳴り始めた。

B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

権限によって作成され、維持される規則または指示

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

政府の規制は公平なビジネス慣行を確保します。

C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

反射可能

Meaning

capable of being reflected, as light or an image

Example

The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.

湖の表面は朝の太陽の下で非常に反射可能です。

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 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

転がる

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

彼らは田舎の転がる丘を通り抜けました。

C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

叱る

Meaning

to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.

先生は cheating のため学生を叱らなければならなかった。

C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

瓦礫

Meaning

Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.

Example

The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.

地震後、救助隊は瓦礫の中を探しました。

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。

B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

根; 起源; 基本原因; ルート

Meaning

the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something

Example

We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.

この問題の根本原因を見つけて、永続的に解決する必要があります。

C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

河川や他の水路の岸辺に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.

Example

Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.

河川沿いの植生は、河川沿いの土壌浸食を防ぐのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

報道

Meaning

the act of reporting news or describing events in the media

Example

The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.

その雑誌は政治問題に関する詳細な報道で知られています。

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。

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

回復する

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

彼は病気の後、力を回復する。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈvæmp/

revamp

改装

Meaning

To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.

Example

The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look.

その企業は、モダンな外観のためにウェブサイトをリヴァンプすることを決定しました。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ruːl/

rule

規則

Meaning

an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.

Example

There are strict rules about safety in the lab.

実験室には安全に関する厳しい規則があります。

A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

雨

Meaning

water that falls from clouds in small drops

Example

The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.

強い雨が私たちを屋内に閉じ込めました。

C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

暴力的な人物; 不良;

Meaning

a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person

Example

The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.

不良は店主を金のために脅した。

C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗議

Meaning

A forceful protest or objection.

Example

The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.

労働者たちの不公平な扱いに対する抗議は無視された。

B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

裂ける

Meaning

to tear something quickly or violently

Example

He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.

彼はフェンスでシャツをうっかり裂けてしまいました。

C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

叱責, 非難

Meaning

An expression of blame or disapproval.

Example

His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.

彼の不注意な言葉は、母親からの厳しい叱責を引き起こした。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

おおよそ; 粗暴または暴力的な方法で

Meaning

approximately; in a harsh or violent way

Example

The project will take roughly three months to complete.

このプロジェクトはおおよそ3ヶ月かかります。

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 /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

回答者

Meaning

A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case

Example

The survey had over 1,000 respondents.

調査には1000人以上の回答者がいました。

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。

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。

B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

採用する

Meaning

to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership

Example

The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.

その会社はもっと多くのソフトウェアエンジニアをリクルートしようとしています。

C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

侮辱者

Meaning

a person who criticizes or insults others abusively

Example

He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.

彼は自分に反対する全ての人々を侮辱する者として知られていました。

C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

反発する

Meaning

To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.

Example

Protons repel each other.

陽子はお互いに反発し合う。

C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

和解

Meaning

The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.

Example

The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.

平和条約は和解への重要な一歩でした。

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 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

Meaning

capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller

Example

The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.

C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

繰り返す

Meaning

To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.

Example

The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.

教師は正直さの重要性を繰り返し述べました。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

控えめ

Meaning

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved

Example

She was reticent about her personal life.

彼女は自分の個人的な生活について控えめでした。

C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

補充する

Meaning

Fill something up again.

Example

Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.

水を飲むことは、体内で失われた液体を補充するのに役立ちます。

C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

Meaning

to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone

Example

The wind ruffled her hair.

B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

変動する

Meaning

Extending or varying between limits.

Example

The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.

今週の気温は15度から30度の間で変動しています。

A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

勧める

Meaning

to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable

Example

I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.

私はダウンタウンの新しいレストランを試すことをリコメンドします。

B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

レクリエーション活動; 何かを再び存在させるプロセス

Meaning

an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again

Example

The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.

公園は子供と大人のためにレクリエーション施設を提供しています。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

硬直

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

会社にはすべての従業員が従う必要がある厳格なドレスコードがあります。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

解決する

Meaning

to solve a problem; to decide firmly

Example

The manager resolves the conflict between employees.

マネージャーは従業員間の対立を解決します。

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。

B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

革命

Meaning

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

Example

The story is set during the French Revolution.

物語はフランス革命の時代に設定されています。

C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

狂信的

Meaning

Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.

Example

He was a rabid fan of the football team.

彼はサッカーチームの狂信的なファンだった。

C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

受容性

Meaning

The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.

Example

Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.

新しいアイデアへの受容性がプロジェクトの改善に役立った。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

抑圧的な

Meaning

restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive

Example

The repressive government banned all forms of protest.

抑圧的な政府はすべての抗議の形態を禁止しました。

B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning

a formal or polite demand for something

Example

She made a request for additional time to complete the project.

B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

拒否する

Meaning

to refuse to accept or consider something

Example

The committee decided to reject the proposal.

委員会は提案を拒否することに決めました。

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。

B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

電気炊飯器

Meaning

an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically

Example

The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.

ライスクッカーはご飯が完璧に炊けると自動でオフになります。

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

報道

Meaning

the act of giving news or information about something

Example

Good reporting is essential for public awareness.

良い報道は公共の認識にとって不可欠です。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

恨む

Meaning

to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone

Example

She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.

彼女は上司からの絶え間ない批判をリゼントし始めました。

B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

予約

Meaning

the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval

Example

I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.

今夜のレストランの予約をしました。

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。

C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

放棄する

Meaning

to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life

Example

She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.

彼女は永住権を得るために市民権を放棄しました。

B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

幸せ

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

落ち着かない

Meaning

unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient

Example

The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.

コンサートが始まるのを待っている間、観客は落ち着かなくなった。

C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

悔い改め

Meaning

the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse

Example

His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.

彼の真摯な悔い改めは、法廷のすべての人々を感動させました。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

Meaning

A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.

Example

The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.

C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

友好的な冗談

Meaning

good-humored teasing or joking

Example

Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.

彼らの友情は軽い冗談で満ちていました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

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。

C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

助け, 対処

Meaning

a source of help or protection in a difficult situation

Example

The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.

学生たちは校長に訴える以外に方法がなかった。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

繰り返し

Meaning

A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.

Example

The actor reprised his role in the sequel.

俳優は続編で自分の役を再演しました。

B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

レジデンス

Meaning

a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling

Example

He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.

彼は最近、市内中心部近くの新しいレジデンスに引っ越しました。

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

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。

C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

音楽作品（繰り返しのテーマを持つ）

Meaning

a musical composition with a recurring leading theme

Example

The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.

ピアニストは生き生きとしたロンドでリサイタルを終えました。

A2 noun, verb /ˈriːzən/

reason

理由、原因

Meaning

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.

Example

There is no reason to be upset.

怒る理由はありません。

A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

返事する

Meaning

to give an answer; to respond

Example

She replies to emails quickly.

彼女はすぐにメールに返信します。

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 rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

削減

Meaning

The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.

温室効果ガスの削減は主要な地球規模の目標です。

B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

レンタル

Meaning

an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting

Example

The car rental was more expensive than we expected.

レンタカーは予想より高かった。

B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

反射

Meaning

Serious thought or consideration about something.

Example

The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.

過去の反射が彼の心を悲しみに満たしました。

B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国

Meaning

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

共和国は人民の代表者によって治められています。

C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

報復する

Meaning

to make an attack in return for a similar attack

Example

The army retaliated after the enemy attack.

軍隊は敵の攻撃の後、報復した。

C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

譲歩する、柔らかくなる

Meaning

to become less severe, harsh, or strict

Example

After hours of begging, she finally relented.

何時間もの懇願の後、彼女はついに譲歩した。

C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精練

Meaning

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

Example

His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.

彼のマナーは精練されたもので、どんな群衆の中でも目立っていた。

B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ルネサンス

Meaning

a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth

Example

The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.

その都市は1990年代に文化的なルネサンスを経験しました。

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.

C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

容赦ない

Meaning

Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.

Example

The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.

自由戦士たちの容赦ない戦いは勝利へと導いた。