B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

再生, 繁殖

Meaning

The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.

Example

The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.

教科書には人間のリプロダクションの詳細な図が含まれていました。

B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

審判

Meaning

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

Example

The referee stopped the game after a foul.

審判はファウルの後、試合を停止しました。

B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧場

Meaning

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

Example

They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.

彼らはテキサスで巨大な牧場を所有しています。

B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

関係なく

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

彼女は天気に関係なくパーティーに行きます。

B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

辞任する

Meaning

Voluntarily leave a job or other position.

Example

Ministers were forced to resign.

大臣たちは辞任を余儀なくされました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

routinely

定期的に

Meaning

as part of a regular procedure; habitually

Example

The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.

スタッフは定期的に安全のために機器を点検します。

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/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

教育システムの改革は優先事項でした。

B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

回転; 回転運動; 自転

Meaning

the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn

Example

The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.

地球の回転は24時間かかります。

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。

B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

著名

Meaning

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Example

The renowned scientist led the reform panel.

その著名な科学者は改革パネルを指導しました。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning

to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals

Example

The headache tends to recur every few weeks.

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

ラケット / 騒音

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

彼は試合のために新しいテニスラケットを買った。

B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

ランキング

Meaning

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

Example

His ranking in the competition improved after each round.

彼の競技でのランキングは、各ラウンド後に向上しました。

B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

再建

Meaning

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

Example

The reconstruction project took years.

再建プロジェクトは数年かかりました。

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。

B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

改革者

Meaning

a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions

Example

The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.

社会的な改革者は、すべての子供たちの教育を改善するために自分の人生を捧げました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

珍しい状態; 普通でないもの、または希少なもの

Meaning

the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce

Example

The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.

その古代の花瓶は、数千ドルの価値がある珍しいものだった。

B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

貯水池

Meaning

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

Example

The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.

その都市は住民に十分な飲料水を確保するために新しい貯水池を建設した。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

レーズン

Meaning

dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えた。

B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

制限; 限界; コントロール

Meaning

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

Example

There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

公共の場所での喫煙には厳格な制限があります。

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

再建する

Meaning

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.

村人たちは洪水の後、橋を再建するために協力しました。

B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

判決

Meaning

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

Example

The court’s ruling favored the defendant.

裁判所の判決は被告に有利でした。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

洗練された; 精製された

Meaning

elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified

Example

She has very refined taste in art and music.

彼女は芸術と音楽に非常に洗練された趣味を持っています。

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

規則正しさ

Meaning

the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern

Example

The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.

彼の運動習慣の規則正しさが健康を維持するのに役立ちました。

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依存

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

技術への依存は懸念すべきことです。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

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。

B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

住む

Meaning

to live or dwell in a particular place

Example

They reside in a large house near the river.

彼らは川の近くの大きな家に住んでいます。

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。

B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

リゾート / 最後の手段

Meaning

A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.

Example

They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.

彼らは休暇中にビーチリゾートに滞在しました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Example

She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.

B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

暴動; 騒乱

Meaning

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

Example

The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.

平和的な抗議は暴力が起こったときに暴動に変わった。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

抵抗する

Meaning

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

Example

He could not resist the temptation.

彼は誘惑に抵抗できませんでした。

B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

再編成する

Meaning

to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order

Example

The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.

マネージャーはチームの構造を再編成することに決めました。

B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

抗議する

Meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

Example

He railed against the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定に対して強く抗議した。

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。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

再配置する

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

彼女はリビングルームの家具を再配置することに決めました。

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。

B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

強化する

Meaning

To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.

Example

The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.

教師は例を使って授業を強化しました。

B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

謎

Meaning

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle

Example

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

その古代の謎は何年もの間、すべての学者を困らせました。

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

発言

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

彼女は天気について発言した。

B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

強姦

Meaning

to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent

Example

The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.

法律は強姦を犯した者に厳罰を与えます。

B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

それぞれ; 指定された順序で; 別々に、そしてすでに言及された順序で

Meaning

in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned

Example

John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.

ジョンとメアリーはそれぞれ25歳と30歳です。

B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

赤い葉

Meaning

red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens

Example

Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.

赤い葉は鉄分が豊富で、ベンガルの家庭でよく食べられます。

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 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。

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。

B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

規制する

Meaning

to control or maintain according to rules or laws

Example

The government regulates food safety.

政府は食品安全を規制しています。

B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

Example

The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

めん棒

Meaning

a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry

Example

Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.

めん棒で生地を広げてください。

B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

不安

Meaning

the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom

Example

His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.

長い会議中、彼の不安は全員に明らかだった。

B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

急ぎ; ラッシュ

Meaning

a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry

Example

There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.

コンサートのチケットを買うために急いでいました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

雄鶏

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

雄鶏は夜明けに鳴き、村全体を起こした。

B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

レンジャー

Meaning

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

公園のレンジャーは観光客を森の小道を案内しました。

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。

B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning

to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.

Example

He rambled on about his childhood for hours.

B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

広々とした; 広いスペースのある

Meaning

spacious; having a lot of room

Example

The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.

アパートメントは広々としており、広いベッドルームがあります。

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。

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。

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

革命的な

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

革命的なアイデアが業界を再編成しています。

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。

B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning

to strike or push something with great force

Example

The truck rammed into the wall.

B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

金属または木材の細長い棒

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

彼は構造を支えるために鉄のロッドを使いました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

ライダー

Meaning

A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.

Example

The rider fell off the horse.

ライダーは馬から落ちました。

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。

B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

放射線

Meaning

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

Example

Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.

太陽からの放射線は保護なしでは有害である可能性があります。

B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

怒り

Meaning

intense anger or fury

Example

She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.

彼女はそのニュースを聞いて怒りの叫び声を上げました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

制限された; 制御された; 制限付き

Meaning

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

Example

Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.

このエリアへのアクセスは、認可されたスタッフのみが制限されています。

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 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

喜ぶ

Meaning

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

Example

The family rejoices at the good news.

その家族は良いニュースに喜んでいます。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

ライバル; 競争相手;

Meaning

a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Example

The two companies have been business rivals for decades.

二つの企業は何十年もの間、商業上のライバルです。

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。

B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

嫌悪感; ためらい

Meaning

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

Example

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

彼は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに嫌悪感を示した。

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

拒否; 拒絶

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

彼の協力拒否はプロジェクトをさらに難しくした。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

控える

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

このエリアでの喫煙はご遠慮ください。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

錆びた; 練習不足; 最近の練習不足による障害

Meaning

affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice

Example

My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.

何年もピアノを弾いていなかったので、私のピアノのスキルは錆びついています。

B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政権

Meaning

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

Example

The military regime controlled the country for decades.

軍事政権は数十年間国を支配していました。

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 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

耐性

Meaning

not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand

Example

This fabric is resistant to water and stains.

この布は水と汚れに強いです。

B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬虫類

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land

Example

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

トカゲは庭で見られる一般的な爬虫類です。

B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

反乱

Meaning

an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader

Example

The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.

王に対する反乱は3年間続いた。

B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

リマインダー

Meaning

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

Example

He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.

彼は母親の誕生日に電話するためにリマインダーを設定しました。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

儀式

Meaning

relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Example

The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.

結婚式では多くの伝統的な儀式が行われました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

人種差別

Meaning

the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice

Example

The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.

その組織はすべての形態の人種差別を排除するために取り組んでいます。

B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

リノベーション; 改修

Meaning

the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state

Example

The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.

その古い家は昨年完全な改修を受けました。

B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

快く; 簡単に; ためらわずに

Meaning

willingly; easily; without hesitation

Example

She readily agreed to help with the project.

彼女は喜んでプロジェクトを手伝うことに同意した。

B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

驚くべき方法で

Meaning

in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly

Example

She did remarkably well in the competition.

彼女はコンペティションで驚くべき成果を上げました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

比率

Meaning

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

Example

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.

クラスでの男の子と女の子の比率は2:1です。

B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

人種差別主義者

Meaning

showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races

Example

He was accused of making racist comments.

彼は人種差別的なコメントをしたとして非難された。

B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

休憩

Meaning

A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.

Example

The children played outside during recess.

子供たちは休憩中に外で遊びました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

リボン

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

彼女は赤いリボンで髪を結びました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

尊敬すべき

Meaning

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

Example

He comes from a respectable family in the community.

彼は地域社会の尊敬すべき家族から来ました。

B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

受話器

Meaning

a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece

Example

She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.

彼女は電話に出るために受話器を取った。

B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

初心者

Meaning

a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner

Example

The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.

新米警官は初日にいくつかのミスを犯しました。

B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

リスク要因

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

水質汚染は健康にとって重要なリスク要因です。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

予約する

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

ディナーのためにテーブルを予約したいです。

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

規制

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

厳格な規制は公正な慣行を確保します。

B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

Example

The team rallied after halftime and won the match.

B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

報告によると

Meaning

according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed

Example

The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.

その会社はreportedly新しい条件に同意しました。

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。

B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

軽率, 無謀

Meaning

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

Example

It was a rash decision to invest without research.

調査なしで投資するのは無謀な決断だった。

B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

放射性は、がん治療のような医療に用いられている。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

さわやか

Meaning

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

Example

The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.

暑い一日後の涼しい風はさわやかだった。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

厳格な

Meaning

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

Example

A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.

厳格な学習計画は、学生がより良い結果を得るのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

控えめな; 内向的な

Meaning

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

Example

She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.

彼女はかなり控えめで、会議ではあまり話しません。

B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制する

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

犬を制御してください。

B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修復

Meaning

The process of returning something to its former condition.

Example

The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.

森林の修復は数十年の放置後に始まりました。

B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

迅速な；急速な；素早い；

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace

Example

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

テクノロジーの急速な成長は私たちの日常生活を変えました。

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 verb /riːp/

reap

収穫する

Meaning

to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions

Example

Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.

農家は晩夏に小麦を収穫します。

B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

小売業者

Meaning

a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses

Example

The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.

小売業者は電子製品に割引を提供しています。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

それぞれの; 各自の

Meaning

belonging to each individual; particular to each

Example

The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.

学生たちは昼食後、それぞれの教室に戻った。

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 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

保持する

Meaning

to keep possession of something

Example

The company decided to retain its experienced employees.

会社は経験豊富な従業員を保持することに決めました。