B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

セクシー

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでセクシーな赤いドレスを着ていました。

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

情熱的な

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

彼は環境保護に情熱を注いでいます。

B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

カジュアルに; リラックスして非公式に

Meaning

in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation

Example

He casually mentioned that he was leaving.

彼はカジュアルに出発することを言った。

B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

おしゃべり

Meaning

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

Example

My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.

私のおしゃべりな隣人は、何でも話すのが大好きです。

B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏見

Meaning

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Example

We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.

私たちは私たちの社会で偏見と差別に立ち向かわなければならない。

B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ノンストップ; 途切れなく

Meaning

continuing without stopping; without interruption

Example

The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.

その列車はロンドンからパリまでノンストップで走った。

B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

レイアウト

Meaning

the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room

Example

The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.

デザイナーはウェブサイトのために新しいレイアウトを提示しました、それはもっとユーザーフレンドリーでした。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

忠実な; 誠実な; 信念に忠実

Meaning

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

Example

She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.

彼女はキャリアを通じて自分の信念に忠実でした。

B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

高架橋

Meaning

A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.

Example

The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.

新しい高架橋は市内の交通渋滞を減らしました。

B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺瞞

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

魔法使いの欺瞞は、観客を一見不可能なトリックで驚かせた。

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。

B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静的

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

静的な考えは進展を妨げる。

B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

会計

Meaning

the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions

Example

She works in the accounting department of a large firm.

彼女は大手企業の会計部門で働いています。

B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

異議; 反対; 抗議;

Meaning

an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing

Example

The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.

弁護士は裁判中に異議を唱えました。

B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足

Meaning

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

Example

His explanation was wanting in clarity.

彼の説明は明確さに欠けていた。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

調査, アンケート

Meaning

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

Example

They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.

彼らは顧客の好みを理解するために調査を行いました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

課す

Meaning

to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority

Example

The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に新しい税を課した。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

過剰に支払う

Meaning

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

Example

She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.

彼女はコンサートのチケットに多く支払ったことに気づきました。

B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

バクテリア

Meaning

A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.

Example

Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.

専門的なバクテリアは廃棄物の分解を助けます。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

施行する

Meaning

to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed

Example

The police are responsible for enforcing the law.

警察は法律を施行する責任があります。

B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

腎臓

Meaning

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.

十分な水分を摂取することで、腎臓の健康を保つことができます。

B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺す

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

蜂は彼が庭仕事をしているときに彼の腕を刺しました。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

簡単にする

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

教師は生徒のために複雑な方程式を簡単にしました。

B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

純粋に

Meaning

only and completely; entirely

Example

The decision was purely based on economic factors.

その決定は完全に経済的な要因に基づいていました。

B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

驚いた

Meaning

feeling very surprised or amazed

Example

She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.

彼女はその魔術師の信じられない手品に驚いた。

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定する

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

会議の時間と場所を指定してください。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

技術的進歩は未来を形作る。

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面と面の戦い

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

戦士たちは敵と面と面で戦った。

B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

風味

Meaning

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

Example

The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.

スープには庭からのハーブとスパイスの豊かな風味がありました。

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

心臓と血管に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

定期的な運動は心血管の健康を改善します。

B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

ためらい; 躊躇

Meaning

the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act

Example

After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.

一瞬のためらいの後、彼女は会社からの挑戦的な仕事のオファーを受け入れることに決めました。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

誤用

Meaning

To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.

Example

Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.

ソーシャルメディアのプロフィールを誤って使うと、人間関係に害を及ぼす可能性があります。

B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

規定

Meaning

A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.

Example

Provisions must align with public aspirations.

規定は公衆の期待と一致しなければならない。

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 ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会的正義

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

社会的正義は機会の平等を保証します。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

future generations

未来の世代

Meaning

People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.

Example

Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.

持続可能な開発は未来の世代のためにより良い生活を保証します。

B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

オペレーター

Meaning

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

Example

The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.

機械オペレーターは、すべてがスムーズに動作することを確認しました。

B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

火山の噴火

Meaning

a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion

Example

The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.

火山の噴火は、何千人もの人々にその地域から避難するよう強制した。

B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意に

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

行動は意図的に計画され、害を与えるために行われた。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

偶像; 崇拝される人物

Meaning

an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired

Example

The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.

その歌手はヒットソングが世界中のチャートで1位に達した後、ティーンエイジャーのアイドルとなった。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

家主

Meaning

a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner

Example

The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.

家主は冬が来る前に壊れた暖房システムを修理することに同意しました。

B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

Example

He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

公平

Meaning

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

Example

She always strives for fairness in her decisions.

彼女は常に自分の決定に公平さを求めています。

B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

誘惑

Meaning

the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

Example

He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.

彼は全てのチョコレートケーキを食べる誘惑に抵抗した。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

資格がない; 経験不足の;

Meaning

not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute

Example

He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.

彼は経験不足でエンジニアの職に不適格でした。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

皮肉な

Meaning

expressing irony; having the nature of irony

Example

Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.

彼女の皮肉な口調は、皆を不快にさせました。

B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

健康リスク

Meaning

Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.

Example

Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.

プラスチックの使用は重大な健康リスクを引き起こします。

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 /hɪp/

hip

腰部

Meaning

The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.

Example

She put her hands on her hips.

彼女は手を腰に置きました。

B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

過剰; 余分

Meaning

an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable

Example

The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.

パーティーからの余剰食料は地元のシェルターに寄付されました。

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支援的な

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

彼女は私の困難な時期に非常に支援的でした。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

感染させる

Meaning

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

Example

The virus can infect healthy people quickly.

ウイルスは健康な人々を迅速に感染させることができます。

B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

グローバル協力

Meaning

Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.

Example

Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.

グローバル協力は気候変動に対処するために必要です。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。

B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

収縮

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

Example

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

経済の収縮は失業率の上昇を招いた。

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自律

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

自律は主要な要求でした。

B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的な

Meaning

relating to or concerning the body

Example

He suffered bodily harm in the accident.

彼は事故で身体的な損傷を受けた。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

株式会社

Meaning

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

Example

The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.

そのコーポレーションは再生可能エネルギーのプロジェクトに多額の投資を行った。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

現代的な, 現代の

Meaning

belonging to the same time period; modern

Example

She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.

彼女は現代アートの展示を楽しんでいます。

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

非協力的な

Meaning

not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful

Example

The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.

証人は非協力的で、質問に答えることを拒否した。

B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

加える

Meaning

to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

Example

The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.

嵐は都市にかなりの被害を与えました。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国の

Meaning

Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.

Example

The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.

インペリアル宮殿は皇帝の力の象徴でした。

B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

寛容

Meaning

the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist

Example

Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.

宗教の寛容さは多様な社会において重要です。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

知識豊富な; 教養のある; 有識な

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

彼女は古代史に非常に詳しいです。

B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

ハーブ

Meaning

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

Example

Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.

バジルはイタリア料理で人気のあるハーブです。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

傾向がある

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

彼は困っている人々を助ける傾向がある。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

望ましい

Meaning

worth having or wanting; attractive

Example

The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.

その家の場所は非常に望ましく、素晴らしい景色がありました。

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。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

開示する

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

その会社はすべての財務情報を開示しなければならない。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

対等者

Meaning

a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another

Example

The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.

CEOはパートナー企業の対等者と会いました。

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ツバメ

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

ツバメは屋根の下に巣を作りました。

B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

銀河系

Meaning

a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction

Example

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.

天の川は私たちの太陽系と地球を含む銀河系です。

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小川

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

私たちは家の近くの小川で釣りをしました。

B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

誤解を招く

Meaning

giving the wrong idea or impression

Example

The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.

その広告は誤解を招くもので、偽の情報を提供していました。

B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

ラベンダー

Meaning

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

Example

The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.

ラベンダー畑は、その甘く落ち着く香りで空気を満たしました。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

監督する

Meaning

to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct

Example

The manager will oversee the entire construction project.

マネージャーは全体の建設プロジェクトを監督します。

B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学廃棄物

Meaning

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

Example

Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.

化学廃棄物は水域を汚染します。

B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

制限する

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

政府はプラスチック袋の使用を制限することを決定しました。

B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

記念碑

Meaning

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

記念碑は彼の貢献を讃えるべきです。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

喪

Meaning

the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

Example

The family is in mourning for their grandmother.

家族は祖母を喪に服している。

B2 noun jiːld

yield

収益, 利益

Meaning

A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.

Example

The investment yielded high returns last year.

その投資は昨年、高いリターンをもたらしました。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

検出

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

システム内での詐欺の検出は迅速でした。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

口頭の; 口に関する

Meaning

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

Example

The oral examination will test your speaking skills.

口頭試験はあなたの話す能力をテストします。

B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

衝突

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

2台の車が交差点で衝突しました。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

議員

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

市議会議員は地域の道路について話しました。

B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲労

Meaning

Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress

Example

Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.

睡眠不足は極度の疲労を引き起こします。

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

植民地の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

植民地支配は地元の政府を抑圧した。

B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

草の生えた

Meaning

covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass

Example

The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.

草原は視界の彼方まで広がっていた。

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志望

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

彼のアスピレーションは成功した起業家になることです。

B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

花のような

Meaning

Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.

Example

She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい花のようなドレスを着ていった。

B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

発表する

Meaning

to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner

Example

The company will unveil a new product next week.

会社は来週新製品を発表します。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

母性

Meaning

the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother

Example

She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.

彼女は母性の喜びと挑戦を受け入れました。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

予測可能

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

彼の反応は過去の行動に基づいて予測可能でした。

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

属性

Meaning

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

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

高度な作物は有益な属性を持っています。

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 /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

憎悪

Meaning

intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion

Example

His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.

不正義に対する彼の憎悪は、彼を人権弁護士にさせました。

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

変更する

Meaning

to change or alter something; to make partial changes

Example

We need to modify the plan to include more details.

計画を変更して、詳細を追加する必要があります。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

疲れ知らず

Meaning

Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.

Example

She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.

彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを完了させるために疲れ知らずで働きました。

B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害を及ぼす動物

Meaning

Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.

Example

Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.

害虫は作物を損傷し、病気を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

課税

Meaning

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

Example

Taxation is necessary for funding public services.

課税は公共サービスの資金調達に必要です。

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提出する

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

金曜日までに課題を提出してください。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

マルタ

Meaning

a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange

Example

Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.

マルタは、甘い味と高いビタミンC含有量で知られる、バングラデシュで人気のある柑橘類です。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然な

Meaning

not existing in nature; artificial; forced

Example

The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.

俳優の笑顔は不自然で、無理をしているように見えた。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

根本的な

Meaning

basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something

Example

The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.

その対立の根本的な理由は決して対処されませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

年金

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

Example

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

退職後、彼は会社から毎月年金を受け取ります。

B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

Meaning

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

Example

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

溺れる

Meaning

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

Example

He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.

彼は川で泳いでいるときにほぼ溺れそうになった。

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神聖な

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

彼女は瞑想を通じて精神的な平和を見つけました。

B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轟音

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

雷が空を鳴り響かせた。

B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

編み込み

Meaning

to weave together strands of hair or material

Example

She braided her hair before going to school.

彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。

B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

食べられる

Meaning

suitable or safe for eating

Example

The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.

そのベリーは食べられるだけでなく、かなりおいしいです。

B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

製粉所

Meaning

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Example

The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.

古い小麦粉工場は博物館に改装されました。

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

解凍する

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

氷は太陽の下で溶け始めました。

B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力

Meaning

The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.

Example

Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.

強い意志力は長期的な目標を達成するために不可欠です。

B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

派生した

Meaning

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

Example

The word is derived from Latin.

その単語はラテン語から派生しています。

B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

捧げる

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために多くの時間を捧げています。

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

購買力

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

インフレのため、人々の購買力は低下しました。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

バングル

Meaning

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

Example

She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.

彼女は腕に美しい金のバングルを着けていた。

B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Example

She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.

彼女は三人の兄弟姉妹がいます。二人の兄と一人の妹。