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。

C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

関係

Meaning

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.

Example

The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.

教師は生徒と強い関係を築いた。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

リフレッシュする

Meaning

to make fresh again; to restore energy

Example

A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.

暑い日には冷たい飲み物が私をリフレッシュさせます。

B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

合理的に; 適度に;

Meaning

in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree

Example

The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.

そのホテルの部屋は場所に対して合理的な価格で提供されていました。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

根本的な理由

Meaning

the underlying reason or explanation for something

Example

The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.

彼の決断の背後にある理由は明確に説明されました。

B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

レクリエーション活動; 何かを再び存在させるプロセス

Meaning

an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again

Example

The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.

公園は子供と大人のためにレクリエーション施設を提供しています。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

非難 / 批判

Meaning

An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.

Example

She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.

彼女は会議に遅れたことを彼に非難した。

B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

現実

Meaning

The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.

Example

The reality of the situation was evident.

状況の現実は明らかでした。

C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

冗長な

Meaning

Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Example

The report contained redundant information.

その報告書には冗長な情報が含まれていました。

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。

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 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。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

落ち着かない

Meaning

unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient

Example

The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.

コンサートが始まるのを待っている間、観客は落ち着かなくなった。

C1 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

反抗的な; 不従順な; 権威に反発する;

Meaning

defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;

Example

The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.

反抗的なティーンエイジャーは、両親の規則に従うことを拒否した。

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。

C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

瓦礫

Meaning

Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.

Example

The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.

地震後、救助隊は瓦礫の中を探しました。

B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

解放する

Meaning

to set free; to allow something to escape or go away

Example

The prisoner was released after ten years.

囚人は10年後に解放されました。

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.

C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

Meaning

To return to a former or less developed state.

Example

Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.

C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

ランブータン

Meaning

a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi

Example

The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.

ランブータンは毛皮のような皮で怖そうに見えますが、中はとても甘いです。

C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架

Meaning

a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church

Example

The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.

古い教会は祭壇の上に彫られた十字架を展示していました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

反射可能

Meaning

capable of being reflected, as light or an image

Example

The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.

湖の表面は朝の太陽の下で非常に反射可能です。

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 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

再発

Meaning

to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery

Example

After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.

数ヶ月の進歩の後、彼は再発しました。

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。

C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

田舎に行く / 大学から一時的に追放する

Meaning

To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.

Example

He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.

彼は忙しい都市生活から逃れるために村に行くことを決めました。

C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

取り消し

Meaning

The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.

Example

The court ordered the revocation of his license.

裁判所は彼のライセンスの取り消しを命じました。

C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

波紋

Meaning

a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence

Example

The stone created ripples across the calm pond.

石が静かな池に波紋を作った。

B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

宗教的; 信心深い; 精神的; 宗教に関連する;

Meaning

relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;

Example

He comes from a very religious family.

彼は非常に宗教的な家庭から来ています。

A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

理由

Meaning

Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.

Example

Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.

汚染の理由は緊急に対処する必要があります。

B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

revamp

改装

Meaning

To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.

Example

The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look.

その企業は、モダンな外観のためにウェブサイトをリヴァンプすることを決定しました。

C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

語る

Meaning

to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience

Example

She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.

彼女は夏の旅行中の冒険について語った。

C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

荒廃させる

Meaning

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

Example

The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.

ハリケーンは沿岸の村を荒廃させた。

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

噂; ゴシップ; ニュース

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip

Example

There's a rumour that the company will close next month.

会社が来月閉鎖されるという噂があります。

C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

再発性の

Meaning

happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;

Example

She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.

彼女は数ヶ月間、繰り返す頭痛に悩まされています。

C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

かき乱す

Meaning

to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder

Example

The constant protests roiled the city streets.

絶え間ない抗議が街の通りをかき乱した。

C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

反論

Meaning

a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another

Example

Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.

彼女の反論は明確で説得力がありました。

C1 adjective rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

recessionary

不況に関する

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by economic recession.

Example

Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects.

政府は景気後退の影響に対処するために政策を導入しています。

C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

略奪する

Meaning

to search a place roughly and steal or damage things

Example

Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.

泥棒たちは家族が留守の間に家を荒らした。

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 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

むかつく

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting

Example

The smell of the garbage was revolting.

ごみのにおいはむかつくほどだった。

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。

A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

本当に; 実際に; とても

Meaning

actually; truly; very much

Example

I really enjoyed the concert last night.

昨晩のコンサートは本当に楽しめました。

B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

代表者

Meaning

A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.

Example

The representative addressed critical issues.

代表者は重要な問題に対処しました。

C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

Meaning

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

Example

Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.

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.

C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

屈折率

Meaning

The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.

Example

Glass has a higher refringency than water.

ガラスは水よりも高いリフリンジェンシーを持っています。

C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

恐ろしい/尊敬すべき

Meaning

formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect

Example

She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.

彼女は全員から尊敬を集める恐ろしいリーダーだった。

A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

屋根

Meaning

the top covering of a building or vehicle

Example

The roof of the house needs to be repaired.

家の屋根は修理が必要です。

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 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

人種差別

Meaning

the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice

Example

The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.

その組織はすべての形態の人種差別を排除するために取り組んでいます。

B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

リビジョン; 修正版

Meaning

the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter

Example

The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.

学生たちは最終試験のために数時間リビジョンを行った。

C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

横たわる

Meaning

lying down or in a resting position

Example

He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.

彼は長い一日の後、ソファで横になっているのが見つかりました。

C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

再生

Meaning

The action of giving new life and vitality to something.

Example

Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.

適切な休息と栄養は体のリバイタライゼーションに繋がります。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

復讐心に燃える

Meaning

seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive

Example

He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.

彼は友達に裏切られた後、復讐心に燃えるようになった。

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。

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。

C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

偵察する

Meaning

to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes

Example

The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.

兵士たちは進軍する前にその地域を偵察しました。

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。

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

安心した

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

良い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は安心した。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

ほとんど知られていない、または理解しにくい

Meaning

Little known or difficult to understand.

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.

教授の講義は難解な理論で満ちていた。

C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

下品な冗談

Meaning

Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.

Example

The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.

コメディアンの下品な冗談は観客を不快にさせながら笑わせた。

B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

ざらざらした; 荒い; 厳しい

Meaning

having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh

Example

The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.

岩石のざらざらした表面が私の手を傷つけました。

B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

繰り返し

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

継続的な繰り返しは、学生が語彙を効果的に覚えるのを助けます。

B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

採用する

Meaning

to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership

Example

The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.

その会社はもっと多くのソフトウェアエンジニアをリクルートしようとしています。

C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

厳格さ

Meaning

strictness, severity, or demanding conditions

Example

The training was carried out with great rigor.

訓練は大変厳格に行われました。

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。

A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

失礼な; 無礼な; 粗野な; 厳しい

Meaning

impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner

Example

It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.

会議を中断することは失礼でした。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

再建する

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

その都市は地震後に再建されました。

C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

城壁

Meaning

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

Example

The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.

兵士たちは城壁に立ち、敵が近づくのを見守っていました。

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。

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

radio

ラジオ

Meaning

Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.

Example

FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.

FASTは世界最大のラジオ望遠鏡です。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

回転式

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.

Example

The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.

その機械は効率的に動作するためにロータリーエンジンを使用しています。

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 /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。

C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

引き裂く

Meaning

to tear something apart violently or forcefully

Example

The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.

爆発は耳をつんざくような音で空気を引き裂いた。

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。

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 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

権限によって作成され、維持される規則または指示

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

政府の規制は公平なビジネス慣行を確保します。

A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

記録

Meaning

a written or spoken account of something

Example

I kept a record of all the meetings.

私はすべての会議の記録を保持していました。

A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

覚える

Meaning

to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory

Example

I remember my first day at school.

私は学校の最初の日を覚えています。

A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

ルール

Meaning

explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity

Example

The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.

先生は生徒にクラスのルールに従うように注意しました。

C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

会合

Meaning

a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place

Example

They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.

彼らはカフェで秘密の会合を手配しました。

C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求

Meaning

An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.

Example

The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.

マネージャーは新しいオフィス用品のためのレクイジションを提出しました。

C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

法的義務

Meaning

A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.

Example

He was released on his own recognizance.

彼は自分の法的義務で釈放されました。

B1 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

代表する

Meaning

to act or speak on behalf of someone or something

Example

He will represent our company at the conference.

彼は会議で私たちの会社を代表します。

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。

C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

再発

Meaning

to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline

Example

After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.

数ヶ月の静けさの後、暴力が再発しました地域で。

C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

残余

Meaning

Remaining after the greater part has gone.

Example

The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.

患者は手術後に残余の痛みを感じました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

評判の良い; 有名な

Meaning

generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation

Example

He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.

彼はその国で最高の医者の一人と見なされています。

C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

楽しませる

Meaning

To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.

Example

He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.

彼は世界中を旅した話で私たちを楽しませました。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

riddance

解放

Meaning

The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.

Example

His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.

彼の退職はチームにとって歓迎すべき解放と見なされた。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

修理可能

Meaning

able to be repaired or fixed

Example

The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.

車の損傷は深刻だったが、それでも修理可能だった。

A2 verb /riːtʃ/

reach

到達する

Meaning

to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something

Example

We will reach the station in ten minutes.

私たちは10分以内に駅に到着します。

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅の

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

その施設は完全に住宅のものでした。

C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

小屋の梁

Meaning

One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.

Example

The old barn’s rafters were exposed.

古い納屋の小屋の梁がむき出しになっていました。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

虹

Meaning

an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain

Example

After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

嵐の後、空に美しい虹が現れました。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

再活性化する

Meaning

To restore energy and effectiveness to something.

Example

The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.

新しい政策は経済を再活性化することを目的としています。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

レーズン

Meaning

dried grape

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えました。

C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

コスト削減、従業員の解雇

Meaning

to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources

Example

The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.

会社は財政的な困難のため、従業員をリトレンチしなければならなかった。

B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

代表

Meaning

the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something

Example

Her representation of the team was impeccable.

彼女のチームの代表は完璧でした。

C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

嫌悪

Meaning

intense disgust or strong aversion towards something

Example

She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.

彼女はその行為の残酷さに深い嫌悪を感じた。

C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

合理主義

Meaning

a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion

Example

Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.

合理主義は信仰よりも論理と推論を強調します。

B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

幸せ

Meaning

a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly

Example

The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

再統合する

Meaning

To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.

Example

The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.

そのプログラムは囚人が社会に再統合するのを助けます。

A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

勧める

Meaning

to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable

Example

I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.

私はダウンタウンの新しいレストランを試すことをリコメンドします。

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 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 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。

C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗長性、過剰

Meaning

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.

Example

The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.

会社の労働力の冗長性は多くの解雇を引き起こしました。