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C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

少量
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
彼女は料理にほんの少しスパイスを加えた。
A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

慎重に
Meaning
with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively
Example
Please read the instructions carefully.
指示に慎重に従ってください。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

海賊
Meaning
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
Example
The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.
海賊は沿岸の商船を襲った。
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

楽しそうに
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

不適格; 無資格; 選ばれない
Meaning
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Example
Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.
成績が悪い学生は奨学金プログラムに応募できません。
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。
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

隔年の
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
その隔年の祭りは何千人もの訪問者を引き付けます。
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

満たす
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
大きな食事が彼の空腹を満たしました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

ダーウィニズム
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
ダーウィニズムは科学者たちが種の起源を理解する方法を革命的に変えました。
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

激変
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
その会社は、CEOの突然の辞任後、大きな激変を経験しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpətənt/

impotent

無力
Meaning
Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
Example
The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system.
市民は腐敗したシステムに対して無力だと感じた。
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

骨のような
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
化石は古代の生物の骨のような構造を示しました。
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

絶望的
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
水の供給が尽きたとき、状況は絶望的になった。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

寛容な
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
寛容な母は子供を遅くまで起きていることを許しました。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教義問答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
司祭は毎週日曜日に子供たちにカテキズムを教えました。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

大きな技術で何かを完成させるまたは完璧にする
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
彼は長年の経験を持つ完璧な芸術家です。
A2 noun /ɡoʊt/

Goat

ヤギ
Meaning
a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat
Example
The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese.
農家は乳とチーズのためにヤギを飼っています。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

補完的な
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
二人のパートナーは補完的なスキルを持っています。
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

ユーレカ!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
解決策がついに彼に浮かんだとき、彼は叫んだ。 'ユーレカ!'
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

やる気がない
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
彼のやる気がない勉強の試みは良い結果を生まなかった。
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

運, 幸運, 偶然
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
偶然にも、彼は引き出しの中に隠された古い手紙を発見しました。
B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

万里の長城
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
万里の長城は世界で最も有名なランドマークの一つです。
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

存在; 生物; 存在の状態
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
すべての人間は尊敬と尊厳に値する。
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

ナトリウム
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
ナトリウムは体内の液体バランスを維持するために不可欠な元素です。
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

外見; 偽りの形
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
混沌としたオフィスには、秩序の外見だけがあった
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

信じられない
Meaning
failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible
Example
His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.
彼の遅刻の言い訳は完全に信じられなかった。
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

太平洋
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
太平洋は地球上で最大の海洋です。
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

冷たい飲み物
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
夏の暑さを乗り切るために冷たい飲み物を注文しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

最上部; 最高
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
旗は木の一番高い枝に置かれました。
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

深刻な
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
行動がなければ、気候変動の影響は深刻になります。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

年金付き退職
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
その会社は三十年の勤務後、上級社員を年金付き退職することに決めました。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

その後
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
私たちは夕食に行き、その後映画を見ました。
A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

投げる
Meaning
to send something through the air with force using your hand
Example
He can throw the ball very far.
彼はボールを非常に遠くに投げることができます。
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
強い雨が私たちを屋内に閉じ込めました。
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

ロフト
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
彼女は古いロフトを現代的なスタジオに改造しました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

対立する物事
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
自由と奴隷制度はすべての点で対立しています。
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投機
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
株式市場のスペキュレーションは高いボラティリティを引き起こす可能性があります。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

アンチロジー
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
政治家の発言はそのアンチロジーにより批判されました。
A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

誰でも
Meaning
any person who; no matter who
Example
Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.
誰でもこの旅行に参加したい場合は、今日中に登録する必要があります。
A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

10月
Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
10月になると天気が涼しくなります。
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

韓国の
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
私たちは夕食のために韓国のレストランに行きました。
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

自己
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
彼女は強い自己認識を持っています。
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

計算
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
彼の総費用の計算はペニー単位まで正確でした。
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

鉄板
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
彼女は熱い鉄板でパンケーキを作った。
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

礼儀正しい
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
ホテルのスタッフはすべてのゲストに非常に礼儀正しく接しました。
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

不足
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
彼の報告書には詳細が欠けていた。
C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

癖; 特徴
Meaning
a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist
Example
Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.
彼女のいつもミスマッチな靴下を履くクセが、彼女をユニークにした。
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

直接; 原始の源から
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
私は地震を直接体験しました。
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

リード
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
散歩中に犬はリードにつながれていました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
彼は人生と存在に関する形而上学的な問題を何年も研究しました。
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

叱る
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

産前
Meaning
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
Example
She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.
彼女は妊娠中に定期的な産前検診を受けていました。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

装備またはアクセサリー付きの馬車
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
貴族は豪華な馬車で到着しました。
B1 noun /ˈæŋɡl/

angle

角度
Meaning
The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet.
Example
The teacher explained how to measure an angle in geometry.
先生は数学で角度を測る方法を説明しました。
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
天文学的な価格はその排他性を反映しています。
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

全能
Meaning
Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.
Example
In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
多くの宗教では、神は全能だと考えられています。
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

固体
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
地面は足元で固かった。
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

チーム
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
私たちのチームは素晴らしい努力の後に試合に勝ちました。
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

カワウソ
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
遊び好きなカワウソは川で優雅に泳いでいました。
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
古い修道院は博物館に改装されました。
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
これは彼の寛大さの一例です。
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

ネックレス
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
Example
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
彼女はパーティーで美しいダイヤモンドのネックレスをしていました。
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

えくぼ
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
彼女の魅力的なえくぼは、子供たちに微笑むたびに現れました。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

喫煙
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
建物内での喫煙は禁止されています。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

カテチュー
Meaning
an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Example
Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.
カテチュー抽出物は伝統医学で一般的に使用されます。
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

慎重に
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
彼女は氷の道を慎重に歩いた。
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
トラはパンサー属に属します。
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

失敗; 欠点; 弱点
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
彼の唯一の失敗は、会議中に話しすぎることです。
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

制作
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
この映画の制作には1年以上かかりました。
A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

チェック
Meaning
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
Example
Please check the report before submitting it.
レポートを提出する前にチェックしてください。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

地位 / 評判
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
彼はその慈善活動のため、コミュニティで高い評価を得ています。
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分ける
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
条約は二つの敵対的な地域を分割しようとした。
B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

豊かにする
Meaning
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
Example
Space exploration enriches human understanding.
宇宙探査は人類の理解を豊かにします。
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

関わる
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
教師は学生たちを討論に参加させようとしました。
B1 noun /træp/

Trap

Meaning
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
Example
The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.
ネズミは一晩中トラップにかかっていました。
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
彼女は芸術作品に心と魂を込めました。
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

旋盤
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
大工は木の器を形作るために旋盤を使いました。
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

耐えられる; 我慢できる; あまり不快で痛みのない
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
薬を飲んだ後、痛みは耐えられるようになった。
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

オノマトペ
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
'バズ'という言葉はオノマトペの一例です。
B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

悲観主義者
Meaning
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
Example
Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.
悲観主義者として、彼はいつも最悪の結果を期待していました。
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

守る
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
ソーシャルメディアの悪影響から自分を守りなさい。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
現代医学は病気の治療において大きな進歩を遂げました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

新興
Meaning
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
Example
Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
バングラデシュは世界で最も急速に成長している新興経済の一つです。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

不器用
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
その不器用なウェイターはテーブルに飲み物をこぼした。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入門書, 下塗り
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
彼はコースを始める前にプログラミングの入門書を読みました。
C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

打撲する
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
彼は自転車から落ちて腕を打撲しました。
C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

比類のない
Meaning
Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.
Example
The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.
タージ・マハルの比類のない美しさが訪問者を驚かせます。
B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

塊 / 断片
Meaning
a thick or solid piece of something
Example
She cut the cake into large chunks.
彼女はケーキを大きな塊に切った。
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

異議を唱える
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
彼女は異議なく手伝うことに同意しました。
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

幸せ
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔離
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
患者は感染症の拡大を防ぐために隔離されました。
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

リスク要因
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
水質汚染は健康にとって重要なリスク要因です。
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

率直
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
会議中の彼女の率直さは皆に感銘を与えました。
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

束; バンドル
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
郵便配達員は家に手紙の束を届けました。
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市営の
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
市営当局は公園の維持管理を担当しています。
B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

合計; 完全に; 全て
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
そのプロジェクトの費用は合計五千ドルでした。
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。
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Meaning
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Example
The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

指標
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
失業率は経済の健康の重要な指標です。
A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

飲む
Meaning
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
Example
I drink water every morning.
私は毎朝水を飲みます。
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

合流
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
異なる文化からのアイデアの合流は、豊かな議論を生み出しました。
C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

疲れ切った
Meaning
Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.
Example
After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.
長い会議の後、彼女は完全に疲れ切ったと感じていた。
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

安定構造
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
漁師はアウトリガー付きのカヌーをラグーンを越えて漕ぎました。
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

作曲する
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
彼女は美しい歌を作曲します。
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和な / 慈悲深い
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚人たちは温和な裁判官を望んでいた。
C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

乱視
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
彼女は乱視を矯正するために眼鏡をかけています。
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

実際の
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
実際のコストは予想より高かった。
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

巧妙さ
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
彼は状況を巧妙さとプロフェッショナリズムで対処しました。
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

足首飾り
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
彼女は左足に美しい銀のアンクレットを着けていた。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

降りる
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
乗客は着陸後、飛行機から降りました。
A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

作品
Meaning
the physical or mental effort used to achieve something
Example
Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.
彼女の作品は世界中の博物館で展示されています。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

固定観念的な
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
彼の固定観念的なジョークは観客を感動させられなかった。
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。
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

精神; 魂; 熱意; 勇気
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
チームは試合に負けても素晴らしいスピリットを見せました。
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

キャセロールボックス
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
キャセロールボックスはディナーパーティーの間、食べ物を温かく保ちました。