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 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 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 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 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning

to strike or push something with great force

Example

The truck rammed into the wall.

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 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 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 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, 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 /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 /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 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 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 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 /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

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 verb /reɪn/

reign

統治する

Meaning

to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant

Example

The queen reigned for over sixty years.

女王は60年以上統治していました。

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 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 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 /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 /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

復讐

Meaning

the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands

Example

She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

彼女は信頼を裏切った者たちに復讐を求めた。

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

ランプ

Meaning

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

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

車は駐車場のランプを上がった。

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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 /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 /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生する, 繁殖する

Meaning

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

Example

Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

多くの動物は好ましい条件下で急速に繁殖します。

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 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 /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 /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒絶

Meaning

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Example

Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.

彼女の提案の拒絶は皆を驚かせた。

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 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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 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 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

安息地

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

殉教者の安息地は川の近くにあります。

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 /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 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 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

評価

Meaning

an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical

Example

The movie received a high rating from critics.

その映画は批評家から高い評価を受けました。

B2 noun /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 /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 /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 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

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 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 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 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 /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 /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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 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 /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

撤去; 除去; 解雇;

Meaning

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

Example

The removal of the old furniture took all day.

古い家具の除去に一日中かかりました。

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 /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 /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 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 /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 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 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 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 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

消極的な; ためらう; 何かをすることに抵抗がある;

Meaning

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

Example

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

彼女は個人情報を共有することに消極的でした。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning

to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals

Example

The headache tends to recur every few weeks.

B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

Meaning

to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious

Example

The medicine helped relieve his headache.

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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 /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, 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 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 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 /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 /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

再創造する

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

チームはバックアップから失われたデータセットを再作成しました。

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 /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 /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 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

蘇生する

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

救急隊員は意識不明の男性を蘇生させることに成功した。

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, 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 /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 /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 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 rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

採用

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

採用は労働力を強化します。

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 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

推測する

Meaning

To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.

Example

I reckon it will rain later today.

今日は後で雨が降るだろうと思います。

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 /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 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。