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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 /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

撤退する
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
兵士たちは戦いに負けた後、撤退しなければならなかった。
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

台無しにする
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
強い雨が私たちのピクニックの計画を台無しにするかもしれません。
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

関連性
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
情報の関連性はすべての人に明確でした。
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 /ræk/

Rack

ラック
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
彼女はドアの横のラックにコートを掛けた。
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
B2 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 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 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

思い出す
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
最後に会った時のことを思い出せません。
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 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 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 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

軽食
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
会議の後、軽食を提供しました。
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
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 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 rəʊˈbʌst

robust

ロバスト
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
ロバストなインフラは信頼できる通信を保証します。
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 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 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。
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 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 /rʌst/

Rust

Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
古い車は何年も放置されていた後、サビで覆われていました。
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

再建する
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
その都市は地震後に再建されました。
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 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 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 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。
B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供する
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
アーティストはシーンを美しく表現します。
B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

腐る
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
果物は日光に当たると腐ります。
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 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 verb /reɪd/

raid

踏み込む
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
警察は違法なギャンブルの家に踏み込む。
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 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 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

信頼性
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
お客様は私たちのサービスの信頼性を重視しています。
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 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 /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

回復
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
彼女はまだインフルエンザから回復しています。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

反応が早い
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
そのウェブサイトは非常にレスポンシブで、すべてのデバイスで迅速に読み込まれます。
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 /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

反乱する
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
人々は腐敗した政府に反乱を起こしました。
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

回転する
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
地球は24時間ごとに自転します。
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 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。
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 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

根付いた
Meaning
deeply established; firmly fixed
Example
His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.
彼の信念は伝統に深く根ざしている。
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 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

代表
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
彼女のチームの代表は完璧でした。
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 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。
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 /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 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

安心
Meaning
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
Example
She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.
彼女はすべてがうまくいくことを確認するために安心が必要でした。
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
コーヒーカップの縁にひびが入っていました。
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。
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。
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

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 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

覆われた
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
その国は腐敗に覆われていた。
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

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 /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 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

改装する
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
彼らは引っ越す前に古い家を改装することに決めました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

レーダー
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
レーダーは基地に接近する未知の航空機を検出しました。
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 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

残り; 余り
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
残りの食べ物は冷蔵庫に保存されました。
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 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

古い布; 掃除に使われる擦り切れた衣類
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
彼女は古い布を使って、ほこりだらけのテーブルを掃除しました。
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

革命
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
革命はしばしば社会的な変革をもたらす。
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 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避難所
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
村人たちは嵐の間、寺院に避難した。
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 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 /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

制限する
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
政府はプラスチック袋の使用を制限することを決定しました。
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 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 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 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 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

安心させる
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
教師は試験前に生徒を安心させました。
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 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

リクシャ
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
忙しい市場に到着するためにリクシャを利用しました。
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。
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, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

ランク
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
彼女は会社で素早く上級ランクに昇進しました。
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

憤り
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
学生の間で憤りが増大した。
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 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

幸せ
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

安心した
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
良い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は安心した。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

レーズン
Meaning
dried grape
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ました。
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

無謀な; 無鉄砲な; 危険な;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
彼の無謀な運転は深刻な事故を引き起こしました。
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 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 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

強化
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
積極的な強化は学習に役立ちます。
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。
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

小売
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
この会社は衣類とアクセサリーの小売を専門としています。
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 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

再考する
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
彼女は海外に引っ越すという決断を再考することに決めました。
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

難民
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
難民キャンプは、何千人もの避難した家族に一時的な避難所を提供しました。
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 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

辞任
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
彼女の職からの辞任は予想外だった。
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。
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 ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

容赦ない競争
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
権力のための容赦ない競争は社会問題を引き起こします。
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

強盗
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
警察は地元の店での強盗事件を調査しています。
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 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。
B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

ランク
Meaning
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
Example
He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.
彼はすぐに軍隊のランクで上昇しました。
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 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。
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 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 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 /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

ラディッシュ
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
農家は庭から新鮮なラディッシュを収穫しました。
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 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。
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 /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

ライバル関係; 競争
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
二つのチーム間のライバル関係が試合を興奮させた。
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。
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 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。