C2 verb /ruː/

rue

後悔する

Meaning

To feel regret or sorrow about something.

Example

She will rue the day she trusted him.

彼女は彼を信じたその日を後悔するだろう。

B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning

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

Example

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

C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

記憶力が強い

Meaning

Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.

Example

Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.

記憶力が強い学生は学業で優れています。

B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

レンジャー

Meaning

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

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

公園のレンジャーは観光客を森の小道を案内しました。

C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

裏切り者

Meaning

a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles

Example

He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.

彼は党を離れ、その政策を批判した後、裏切り者と見なされた。

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。

C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

再生農業

Meaning

Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.

Example

Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.

再生農業は土壌の肥沃度と生物多様性を向上させます。

C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

Meaning

capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller

Example

The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.

B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

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。

A2 adjective /rɪtʃ/

Rich

裕福な; お金持ちの; 貴重な

Meaning

having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor

Example

The rich businessman donated money to the charity.

裕福な実業家がチャリティーに寄付をしました。

C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

イライラさせる

Meaning

To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.

Example

His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.

彼の不公平な批判は何日も彼女をイライラさせ続けた。

C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

ローリングボード

Meaning

a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough

Example

She placed the dough on the rolling board.

彼女は生地をローリングボードに置きました。

C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

ぼろぼろの子供

Meaning

A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.

Example

The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.

小さなぼろぼろの子供が通りで食べ物を求めていた。

B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

減らす

Meaning

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.

シンガポールはプラスチックの使用を大幅に減らしました。

C1 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

償う

Meaning

to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value

Example

He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.

彼はスキャンダル後に自分の評判を回復しました。

C1 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

再生する

Meaning

To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.

Example

A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.

休暇は心と体を再生させることができます。

C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

嘆く

Meaning

To feel or express discontent or to long for something.

Example

She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.

彼女は不幸を嘆かず、より一生懸命に働いて生活を向上させました。

B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

レンタル

Meaning

an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting

Example

The car rental was more expensive than we expected.

レンタカーは予想より高かった。

C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

賠償

Meaning

The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss

Example

The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.

裁判所は詐欺の被害者に賠償を命じました。

A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

レストラン

Meaning

a place where meals are prepared and served to customers

Example

We went to the restaurant for dinner.

私たちは夕食のためにレストランに行きました。

C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

送金する / 免除する

Meaning

To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

Example

He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.

彼は週の終わりまでに支払いを送金すると約束しました。

C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

赤いオリンダー

Meaning

a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers

Example

The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.

赤いオリンダーは夏の数ヶ月間咲きます。

A2 noun /reɪt/

rate

レート

Meaning

the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens

Example

The rate of inflation is increasing every year.

インフレ率は毎年増加しています。

A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

権利

Meaning

something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim

Example

Everyone has the right to free speech.

誰もが自由な言論の権利を持っています。

B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

取り外し可能な

Meaning

able to be removed or taken away

Example

This phone has a removable battery.

この電話には取り外し可能なバッテリーがあります。

B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

資源

Meaning

A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.

Example

Water is a vital natural resource.

水は重要な自然資源です。

C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

反動的

Meaning

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

Example

The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.

グループは新しい政策に対して反動的な立場を取った。

B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

赤い葉

Meaning

red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens

Example

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

赤い葉は鉄分が豊富で、ベンガルの家庭でよく食べられます。

C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

反応性

Meaning

The quality of reacting quickly and positively

Example

The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.

マネージャーは彼女の顧客からのフィードバックに対する反応性を評価しました。

A2 adjective /ˈreɪ.ni/

Rainy

雨の日の

Meaning

characterized by rain; wet from rain; having much rain

Example

It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors.

今日は雨の日だったので、家の中にいました。

C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

残留物

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.

Example

Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.

石鹸の残りが機器の効率に影響を与えます。

C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

正当な

Meaning

having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful

Example

She is the rightful owner of the property.

彼女はその財産の正当な所有者です。

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。

B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

考える

Meaning

to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at

Example

She regards him as her best friend.

彼女は彼を親友として考えている。

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。

B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

参照する

Meaning

to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information

Example

Please refer to page 45 for more details.

詳細については、ページ45をご参照ください。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

相対的

Meaning

considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative

Example

The cost of living is relative to your income level.

生活費はあなたの収入レベルに対して相対的です。

C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

ローズウォーター

Meaning

a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics

Example

She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.

彼女はデザートにローズウォーターを数滴加えました。

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。

C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

ボート競走

Meaning

A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.

Example

The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.

毎年のレガッタは世界中から競技者を引き付けた。

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。

C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

憎しみ

Meaning

A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.

Example

There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.

二人のライバルの間には、決して消えることのない憎しみがあった。

C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

報復

Meaning

an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong

Example

The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.

この攻撃は以前の爆撃に対する報復として行われました。

C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

遅らせる / 減速する

Meaning

to delay or slow down the progress of something

Example

Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.

資金不足はプロジェクトの進展を遅らせる可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

破裂; 関係の断絶

Meaning

breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations

Example

The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.

パイプラインの破裂が大規模な石油漏れを引き起こしました。

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

転がる

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

彼らは田舎の転がる丘を通り抜けました。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

田舎の

Meaning

relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life

Example

She grew up in a rural area far from the city.

彼女は街から遠く離れた田舎の地域で育ちました。

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 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning

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

Example

The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

B2 noun, 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。

C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

Meaning

The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.

Example

After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.

C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

屈折望遠鏡

Meaning

A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.

Example

Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.

屈折望遠鏡は光を集中させるためにレンズを使用します。

C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

恨みを持った

Meaning

Characterized by bitterness or resentment.

Example

Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.

彼らの恨みを持った議論は何時間も続いた。

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 /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 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

繁殖に関する

Meaning

Relating to the reproduction of offspring.

Example

The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.

害虫の生殖サイクルは迅速な感染を引き起こす可能性があります。

B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

反応; 応答

Meaning

a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus

Example

The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.

政府の危機への反応は迅速で決定的でした。

B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

Meaning

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

Example

The medicine helped relieve his headache.

A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

繰り返す

Meaning

to say or do something again

Example

Could you please repeat what you just said?

今言ったことを繰り返してくれますか？

A2 noun /roʊl/

role

役割

Meaning

a part or function of something

Example

Her role in the project was crucial.

彼女のプロジェクトでの役割は重要でした。

C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反芻動物

Meaning

a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep

Example

Cows are ruminants that chew cud.

牛は反芻動物で、食べ物を再度咀嚼します。

C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

ロボット手術

Meaning

Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.

Example

Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.

ロボット手術は複雑な手順で精度を高めます。

C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

齧歯類

Meaning

a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors

Example

The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.

農場主は納屋の中でロデントを捕まえるために罠を設置しました。

C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

貢献する

Meaning

to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial

Example

His hard work will redound to the success of the company.

彼の努力は会社の成功に貢献するでしょう。

B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

驚くべき方法で

Meaning

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

Example

She did remarkably well in the competition.

彼女はコンペティションで驚くべき成果を上げました。

C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

地域フォーラム

Meaning

A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.

Example

The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.

地域フォーラムでは、森林伐採の影響について議論されました。

C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

尊敬する

Meaning

To deeply respect or admire someone or something.

Example

The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.

生徒たちはその知恵に対して教師を崇敬しました。

B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

地域; 区域; 地帯

Meaning

a particular area or part of a country or the world

Example

This region is famous for its wine production.

この地域はワイン生産で有名です。

C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

高揚した歌/賛美

Meaning

an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition

Example

The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.

歌手のパフォーマンスは感情のラプソディでした。

C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生

Meaning

Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy

Example

Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.

適切な休息は、運動後の筋肉の再生を促進します。

C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

国民投票

Meaning

a general vote by the population on a single political issue

Example

The government held a referendum on the new constitution.

政府は新しい憲法について国民投票を実施しました。

C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

再生

Meaning

An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

Example

The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.

都市はパンデミック後、観光業の再生を見ました。

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。

C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

雄弁家

Meaning

A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.

Example

The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.

雄弁家はその雄弁さで聴衆を魅了しました。

C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

逆転

Meaning

the act of returning to a previous state or condition

Example

The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.

新しい政策は伝統的な方法への逆転を意味しました。

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。

B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

録音

Meaning

the act or process of recording something

Example

The recording of the interview was clear and loud.

インタビューの録音は明瞭で大きかった。

C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

反発

Meaning

a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other

Example

She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.

彼女は昆虫を食べるという考えに強い反発を感じた。

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。

C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

非難する

Meaning

to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something

Example

The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.

先生は不正直なことで生徒を叱りました。

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。

A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

思い出させる

Meaning

to cause someone to remember something

Example

Please remind me to call her tomorrow.

明日彼女に電話するのをリマインドして下さい。

C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

偵察

Meaning

A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.

Example

The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.

兵士たちは敵のキャンプの偵察を行った。

C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

策略; 騙し

Meaning

an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem

Example

The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.

泥棒は警備員を惑わすために巧妙な策略を使った。

C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

賠償

Meaning

the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged

Example

The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.

政府は紛争の被害者に賠償を提供しました。

A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

乗る/ライディング

Meaning

to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse

Example

She likes to ride her bicycle to work.

彼女は自転車で仕事に行くのが好きです。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

ruddy

赤ら顔

Meaning

Having a healthy red color in the face.

Example

She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.

彼女は外で働いたため、赤ら顔でした。

C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

要約する

Meaning

To summarize and state again the main points of something.

Example

The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.

教師は生徒にレッスンを要約するように頼みました。

C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

推論

Meaning

the process of reasoning or logical thinking

Example

His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.

彼の推論は討論中に審査員を感動させた。

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。

C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

記憶

Meaning

Remembering past events or information

Example

His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.

彼の子供時代の記憶は鮮明だった。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

修正可能

Meaning

capable of being corrected or cured

Example

The mistake was serious but still remediable.

その誤りは重大でしたが、まだ修正可能でした。

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 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。

A2 noun, verb /ˈriːzən/

reason

理由、原因

Meaning

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.

Example

There is no reason to be upset.

怒る理由はありません。

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 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。

C2 adjective /roʊn/

roan

ロアン馬

Meaning

denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white

Example

The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.

騎手は斑点のあるコートを持ったロアン馬に乗った。

B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

交換

Meaning

the act of substituting one thing or person for another

Example

She got a replacement for her damaged phone.

彼女は壊れた電話の交換を受けました。

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。

C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

希少

Meaning

Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.

Example

The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.

ギャラリーは、未知のアーティストによる多くの希少なアート作品を展示しました。

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。

C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

思い出す

Meaning

to remember something; to recall from memory

Example

I can't recollect where I put my keys.

鍵をどこに置いたか思い出せません。

A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

受け取る

Meaning

to get or accept something given; to welcome

Example

She receives a gift from her friend.

彼女は友達から贈り物を受け取ります。

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

相互の; 互恵的な; 両者で平等に分け合う;

Meaning

given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;

Example

The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.

二国間には相互の貿易協定があります。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

敬虔な

Meaning

Showing deep and solemn respect.

Example

They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.

彼らは敬虔な沈黙の中でスピーチを聞いた。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

rectify

修正する

Meaning

To correct mistakes or make something right.

Example

The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.

会社は財務上のミスを修正するために手順を踏みました。

C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

休息

Meaning

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

Example

The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.

週末は仕事からの歓迎される休息を提供しました。

C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

容赦ない

Meaning

Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.

Example

The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.

自由戦士たちの容赦ない戦いは勝利へと導いた。

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 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

落ち着きのない

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

長い車の旅で子供は落ち着きがなかった。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

ぐらつく

Meaning

Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.

Example

They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.

彼らは川を越える不安定な木製の橋を渡りました。

C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

救援列車

Meaning

a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas

Example

The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.

救援列車は洪水の被害者のために食料と医療物資を運んできました。

C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

健康的な赤みを帯びた顔

Meaning

Having a healthy reddish complexion.

Example

The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.

その老人の赤みを帯びた顔は、彼が健康であることを示していた。

C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

輝かしい

Meaning

Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect

Example

The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.

花嫁はウェディングドレスで輝いて見えました。

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

報道

Meaning

the act of giving news or information about something

Example

Good reporting is essential for public awareness.

良い報道は公共の認識にとって不可欠です。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

トナカイ

Meaning

a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas

Example

Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.

サンタのトナカイは空を越えてソリを引きました。