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 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

後ろ / 育てる

Meaning

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

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

母猫は静かな隅で子猫たちを育てました。

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 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 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 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 /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 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 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 /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 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

レジリエンス

Meaning

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Example

Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.

木材のレジリエンスをテストすることは非常に重要です。

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 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 /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 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

人種の

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

人種平等は多くの社会において重要な問題です。

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 /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

ライフル

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

兵士は任務中にライフルを携帯していました。

B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

無礼

Meaning

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

Example

His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.

彼の無礼さはディナーパーティーで皆を驚かせました。

B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

縁

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 /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 /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

かみそり

Meaning

a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin

Example

He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.

彼は鋭いかみそりでひげを剃った。

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 /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

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 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 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

岩だらけの; 不安定な; 難しい

Meaning

full of rocks; unsteady; difficult

Example

The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.

岩だらけの道は観光客のハイキングを難しくしました。

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 /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 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

伝統的な信念やシステムに反する根本的な変化をもたらす能力がある

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

リーダーはラディカルな経済改革を提案しました。

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 /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 /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 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 /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

回復力のある

Meaning

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Example

Resilient materials ensure durability.

回復力のある素材は耐久性を保証します。

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 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

実現

Meaning

the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact

Example

Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.

彼女の問題の認識が問題解決に役立った。

B2 noun 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 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 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 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 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

再生可能

Meaning

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

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

再生可能な資源は環境へのダメージを最小限に抑えます。

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 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 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 /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 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

似ている

Meaning

to look like or be similar to something or someone

Example

She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.

彼女は見た目と仕草の両方で母親に似ています。

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 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 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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 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 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 /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 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 /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 /'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 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 verb /roʊm/

roam

歩き回る

Meaning

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

Example

Wild animals roam freely in the forest.

野生動物は森の中を自由に歩き回っています。

B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

ロースト肉

Meaning

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

Example

The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.

日曜日のローストは完璧に調理され、とても柔らかかった。

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 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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 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 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 /ræm/

ram

Meaning

to strike or push something with great force

Example

The truck rammed into the wall.

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 /ˈruːmər/

rumor

噂

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

Example

There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.

来年、会社が合併するという噂があります。

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 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 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 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 /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/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 /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

啓示

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

その本はその政治家に関する衝撃的な啓示で満ちていました。

B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

再会する

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

その家族は何年も後に再会しました。

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 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 /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 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 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 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Meaning

A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.

Example

He is well known in the realm of science.

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。

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 /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 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 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 /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

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

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 noun /rɪb/

Rib

あばら骨

Meaning

one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs

Example

He broke his rib in the accident.

彼は事故であばら骨を折った。

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 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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

取り戻す

Meaning

to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover

Example

She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.

彼女はタクシーから失われた電話を取り戻すことができました。

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。

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, 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 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 /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 /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

抑制; 自制

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

彼女は批判に反応しなかったことに大きな自制心を見せた。

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 /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 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

腐った; 悪い

Meaning

decayed; spoiled; bad

Example

The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.

リンゴは腐っていて、捨てるべきです。

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 /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 /reɪk/

Rake

レーキ

Meaning

a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake

Example

He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.

彼は落ち葉を集めるためにレーキを使いました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

recite

暗唱する

Meaning

To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.

Example

The child recited a poem in front of the class.

その子はクラスの前で詩を暗唱しました。

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 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。