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, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

インスティチュート

Meaning

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

Example

The university decided to institute new rules for the library.

大学は図書館のために新しいルールを設立することを決定しました。

B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

悩ませる

Meaning

to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost

Example

The old memories still haunt me.

古い記憶は今でも私を悩ませている。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

無責任

Meaning

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

Example

It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.

彼が誰にも言わずに去ったのは無責任だった。

B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

時計回り

Meaning

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

Example

Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.

バルブを時計回りに回して締めてください。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

卒業証書

Meaning

an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training

Example

She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.

彼女は看護プログラムを修了した後、卒業証書を受け取りました。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

優れている; 平均以上

Meaning

higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

Example

This product is superior to all others in the market.

この製品は市場の他のすべての製品より優れています。

B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

尾のない猿に似た大型の霊長類 / まねする

Meaning

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

Example

Children often ape the behavior of adults.

子供たちは大人の行動をよくまねします。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

制度的

Meaning

Relating to an organization or established practice.

Example

The government made several institutional reforms in education.

政府は教育においていくつかの制度的改革を実施しました。

B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

温室効果

Meaning

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

Example

The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.

温室効果は地球の温暖化を加速させています。

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

属性

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.

木材の重要な属性はその柔軟性です。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

開示する

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

その会社はすべての財務情報を開示しなければならない。

B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

豊富な; 大量の

Meaning

abundant; existing in large quantity

Example

The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.

今年は良い天気のおかげで収穫が豊富でした。

B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

ナビゲート

Meaning

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

Example

The GPS helps navigate complex routes.

GPSは複雑なルートをナビゲートするのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

問い合わせ; 質問;

Meaning

a question or inquiry; a request for information

Example

I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.

私は会社の新しいポリシー変更についてのクエリがあります。

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

勢い

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

会社は新しい製品を発売した後、勢いを得ました。

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃えるような; 激しい

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

燃えるような太陽はその日を非常に暑くした。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

コリアンダー

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

新鮮なコリアンダーの葉がカレーの上にふりかけられます。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

外部の; 外見; 外の表面

Meaning

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

Example

The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.

その建物の外観は明るい色で塗られていました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

彼女は事故の被害者に対して同情を表明した。

B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

民族的

Meaning

relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition

Example

The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.

フェスティバルは都市のさまざまな民族のコミュニティを祝いました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

Gulf

湾

Meaning

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

Example

The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.

ペルシャ湾は国際的な輸送と石油輸送の重要な水路です。

B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

コミッショナー

Meaning

an official in charge of a particular department or area

Example

The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.

警察のコミッショナーは、事件についてメディアに話しました。

B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

間接的に

Meaning

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

Example

The policy affected small businesses indirectly.

その政策は中小企業に間接的に影響した。

B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季節の野菜

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

季節の野菜は冬に豊富に育ちます。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

スポンサー

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

その会社はイベントの主要スポンサーとなった。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

セクシー

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでセクシーな赤いドレスを着ていました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示する

Meaning

to teach; to give directions

Example

The teacher instructed the students carefully.

先生は生徒に注意深く指示しました。

B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

利用不可

Meaning

The state of being not available or not accessible.

Example

The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.

マネージャーの不在がプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こした。

B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刃

Meaning

a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool

Example

The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.

ナイフの刃は研がなければならない。

B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

ナレーション

Meaning

The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.

Example

The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.

映画のナレーションは有名な俳優によって行われました。

B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

衝突

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

2台の車が交差点で衝突しました。

B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服従

Meaning

compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority

Example

Children should show obedience to their parents.

子供たちは両親に従うべきです。

B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明な

Meaning

allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open

Example

The company maintains transparent business practices.

その企業は透明なビジネス慣行を維持しています。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

マーカー、マーキングペン

Meaning

an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing

Example

He used a red marker to underline the important points.

彼は重要なポイントを強調するために赤いマーカーを使用しました。

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

遊び好きな, 活発な

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

子犬はとても遊び好きで、庭を走り回っていました。

B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

頑丈

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

大工は頑丈な木製のテーブルを作った。

B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

想像する

Meaning

to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal

Example

She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.

彼女はすべての人が平等に教育を受けられる世界を想像しています。

B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

鷹

Meaning

a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting

Example

The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.

鷹は獲物を探して畑の上を高く飛んだ。

B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

無知

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed

Example

She was ignorant about the new technology trends.

彼女は新しい技術のトレンドについて無知でした。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

恵まれない

Meaning

Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.

Example

The program provides support to disadvantaged children.

そのプログラムは恵まれない子供たちに支援を提供しています。

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

破壊的, 壊滅的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

気候変動は破滅的な影響を及ぼします。

B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

愛されている

Meaning

dearly loved, highly regarded

Example

She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.

彼女は王国の愛されている女王でした。

B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

厳しさ; 重大さ; 激しさ

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

嵐の厳しさが街全体に広範囲の損害をもたらしました。

B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

快適な; 楽しい; 魅力的な; 同意する気持ち

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

今日はとても快適な天気です。

B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

着実に

Meaning

in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing

Example

The company's profits have been increasing steadily.

会社の利益は着実に増加しています。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

彼女はとても社交的で、簡単に友達を作ります。

B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

尊敬

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

彼女は先生の献身に尊敬を感じた。

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

面倒な; 問題のある

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

その面倒な学生はまたクラスを中断しました。

B2 noun /pæd/

pad

パッド

Meaning

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

Example

He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.

彼は黄色いパッドに彼女の電話番号を書いた。

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

アリーナ, 会場

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

バスケットボールの試合は市内中心部の新しいアリーナで行われます。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

批評家

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

映画批評家は監督の最新映画を称賛しました。

B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

発声

Meaning

expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice

Example

She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.

彼女は自分の不満について非常に発声していました。

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

司令官

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

司令官は部隊に前進するよう命じました。

B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法

Meaning

laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws

Example

The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.

政府は環境保護のために新しい立法を制定しました。

B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

次の / 続く

Meaning

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

Example

In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.

その後の数年間、会社は急速に拡大しました。

B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷に

Meaning

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

Example

The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.

囚人たちは看守に残酷に扱われた。

B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

運び手; 書類の保持者

Meaning

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

Example

The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.

このメッセージの運び手はそれを迅速に届けなければなりません。

B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

パッチ

Meaning

a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different

Example

She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.

彼女はジーンズの穴にパッチを縫い付けました。

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 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

確信している；自信のある

Meaning

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

Example

She felt assured that everything would work out.

彼女はすべてうまくいくと確信していた。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

粒子

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

PM2.5粒子は呼吸器系の健康に害を与えます。

B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

ドアマット

Meaning

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

Example

Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.

家に入る前にドアマットで足を拭いてください。

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

チャペル

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

そのカップルは田舎の小さなチャペルで結婚しました。

B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

正しく; 適切に; 公正に

Meaning

correctly; properly; justly

Example

She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.

彼女は報告書の誤りを正しく指摘した。

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

パン

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

彼女はパン屋で新鮮なパンを買いました。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

戦う

Meaning

to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it

Example

The government is taking steps to combat corruption.

政府は汚職と戦うための措置を講じています。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

著作権

Meaning

the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution

Example

She holds the copyright for the book.

彼女はその本の著作権を持っています。

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

必死に

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

事故後、彼は必死に助けを求めた。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

発生

Meaning

a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence

Example

The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.

インフルエンザの流行は学校の多くの生徒に影響を与えた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

網羅する

Meaning

To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.

Example

The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.

そのプロジェクトは農村開発のすべての側面を網羅します。

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 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

忍耐力

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

彼の忍耐力が彼を夢の実現に導いた。

B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

溺れる

Meaning

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

Example

He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.

彼は川で泳いでいるときにほぼ溺れそうになった。

B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

人員

Meaning

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

Example

The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.

会社は新しい支店のためにもっと多くの人員を採用しています。

B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的

Meaning

relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.

危機の間、彼女は冷静で哲学的な態度を保ちました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

外科手術に関連する

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

彼女は損傷を修復するために外科的治療を受けました。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

子供のような; 無邪気で信頼しやすい; 純粋でシンプル

Meaning

innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple

Example

She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.

彼女は周りの世界について子供のような驚きを保っていました。

B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立した

Meaning

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

Example

Technological advancements often leave people isolated.

技術の進歩はしばしば人々を孤立させる。

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 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

ハーバル

Meaning

Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.

Example

Herbal remedies were widely used here.

ここではハーバル療法が広く使われていました。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

コンパス

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

ハイカーは正しい方向を見つけるためにコンパスを使った。

B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

石炭

Meaning

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

Example

The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.

工場は依然として石炭を主要なエネルギー源として使用しています。

B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

サイバーセキュリティ

Meaning

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

Example

Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.

サイバーセキュリティはデジタル運用の安全を確保します。

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

異常な

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

医者は患者の肺に異常な成長を見つけました。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星術

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

彼女は未来を理解するために占星術を勉強した。

B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

送信する

Meaning

to send or pass something from one place or person to another

Example

The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.

アンテナは長距離にわたって信号を送信することができます。

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

パレードする, 公開する

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

独立記念日に兵士たちが通りでパレードした。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

義務的

Meaning

Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Example

Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.

ほとんどの国でシートベルトを着用することは義務的です。

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

効率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

コミュニケーションにおける効率はビジネスにとって重要です。

B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

苦い; 強い味; 怒りや失望を表す

Meaning

having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment

Example

The medicine had a bitter taste.

薬は苦い味がしました。

B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

水生の

Meaning

Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.

Example

Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.

水生種は汚染によって危機に瀕しています。

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 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

無神経な

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

彼の無神経なコメントは彼女を深く傷つけました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

グラフィック; 視覚的; 鮮明な;

Meaning

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

Example

The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.

グラフィックデザインはカラフルで目を引くものでした。

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。

B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形の物体；地球；地球の球形モデル

Meaning

a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth

Example

The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.

先生は地球儀を使って、学生たちに異なる国々の位置を示しました。

B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

引き出し

Meaning

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

Example

He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.

彼は銀行口座から500ドルを引き出しました。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

斧

Meaning

a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter

Example

The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.

伐採者は木を切るために斧を振った。

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚かさ

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

彼の愚かさはチームに多くの問題を引き起こした。

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

勝つ

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

正義は常に不正に勝る。

B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

自動化

Meaning

Replacing manual work with machines or software.

Example

Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.

自動化は生産効率を高め、誤りを減らします。

B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

撮影

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

映画の撮影は数ヶ月かかりました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教育的な

Meaning

providing knowledge or information; intended to teach

Example

The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.

このウェブサイトは初心者向けに多くの教育的なビデオを提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

後援

Meaning

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

Example

The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.

イベントは、いくつかの大企業の後援のおかげで実現しました。

B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

レタス

Meaning

a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches

Example

She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.

彼女はサンドイッチに新鮮なレタスを加えた。

B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

不快な / 下品な

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

Example

He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.

彼は食べ物が不快に見えると思ったが、味は良かった。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

彼女の哲学は親切さと共感を強調しています。

B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

精神的に

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

彼女は試験のために精神的に準備していた。

B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

すなわち; 特に;

Meaning

that is to say; specifically; to be precise

Example

Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.

三つの都市、すなわちパリ、ロンドン、ローマが訪問されました。

B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

瞑想

Meaning

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

Example

She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.

彼女は毎朝瞑想を実践して、穏やかな一日を始めます。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

悪化する

Meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

Example

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

計画外の成長は生活環境を悪化させる可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

パントリー

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

彼女は今週のために新鮮な食料品でパントリーを満たしました。

B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

正当性

Meaning

the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful

Example

The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.

選挙の正当性は観察者によって疑問視されました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

優れた; 名誉のある; 有名な; 尊厳のある外見または態度

Meaning

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

Example

He is a distinguished professor at the university.

彼は大学の優れた教授です。

B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

指名する

Meaning

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

Example

The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.

委員会は来週、新しい会長を指名する予定です。

B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静的

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

静的な考えは進展を妨げる。

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 /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

記号 / トークン

Meaning

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.

Example

She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.

彼女は感謝のしるしとして、小さな贈り物を彼に渡しました。

B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

ムカデ

Meaning

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

Example

I found a centipede crawling under the rock.

私は岩の下でムカデが這っているのを見つけました。