sparse
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN 英語 BN ベンガル語 HI ヒンディー語 ES スペイン語 FR フランス語 DE ドイツ語 RU ロシア語 ZH 中国語 JA 日本語
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

まばら
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
砂漠では植生がまばらだった。
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事柄; 出来事;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
結婚式は何百人ものゲストを招待した壮大な出来事でした。
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

取り除く
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
家の中のすべてのゴミを取り除く必要があります。
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

軽蔑して拒絶する
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
彼女は軽蔑の気持ちで彼の助けの申し出を拒絶した。
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

バンダナ
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
彼女は頭に赤いバンダナを巻いていました。
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

影響力のある
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
影響力のある話者は、観客全体を魅了しました。
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

大規模な店
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
彼らは新しいエンポリウムを訪れて、家具とホームデコールを買いました。
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

天使
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
彼女は白いドレスで天使のように見えた。
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

待ち伏せする
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
兵士たちは夜明けに敵を待ち伏せする計画を立てた。
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

しかめっ面をする
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
彼女は不公平なコメントを聞いてしかめっ面をした。
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

素晴らしい
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

キリスト
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
キリストはキリスト教信仰の中心です。
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

恐怖; 驚き; 驚愕
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
大きな雷の音で、彼女は恐怖を感じてコーヒーカップを落としました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

リベラリスト
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
彼は人権を擁護することで知られるリベラリストです。
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明性
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
透明性はガバナンスにおける信頼を促進します。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

営業停止、廃止
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
その会社は金融危機の後で廃業しました。
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

イデオロギー
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
民主主義は自由と平等のイデオロギーに基づいています。
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

堤防
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
その町は洪水から守るために堤防を作った。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

バジルシード
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
私はレモネードにバジルシードを加えて、さっぱりとした飲み物を作りました。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

世論調査員
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
世論調査員は接戦の選挙結果を予測しました。
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

冗談、遊び心のある会話
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
友達はコーヒーを飲みながら軽い冗談を楽しみました。
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

鋭い痛み
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
彼は友達に嘘をついた後、罪悪感の鋭い痛みを感じた。
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

公平な
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
その裁判官は、公平なアプローチでその事件を扱ったことで称賛されました。
A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

家族
Meaning
A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
Example
She spends most of her weekends with her family.
彼女は週末のほとんどを家族と過ごします。
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

制御可能または影響を与えることができる
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
その子供は長い旅の間、驚くほど制御可能だった。
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

欠かせないサポート
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
ボランティアはコミュニティに欠かせないサポートを提供しています。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

詳細
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
彼女は計画を詳細に説明しました。
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸せ
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

真剣な; 本物の; 深い信念を示す
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
彼は問題を解決するために真剣な試みをしました。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

Meaning
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Example
Life remains an enigma to many.
人生は多くの人にとって謎のままです。
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

プライバシー
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
誰でもプライバシーを持つ権利があります。
C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

皮膚の硬化部分
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
毎日道具を使うことで、彼の手のひらにカラスができました。
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 /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

おたま
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
熱いスープをボウルに注ぐためにおたまを使ってください。
A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

加算; 追加のプロセス
Meaning
the process of adding numbers; something that is added
Example
The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.
新しい部屋の追加により家はより広くなりました。
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

受取人
Meaning
a person who receives something
Example
She was the recipient of the prestigious award.
彼女はその名誉ある賞の受取人でした。
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

アイデア創出
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
チームは新製品のアイデアを生み出すためにアイデーションセッションに取り組んだ。
C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

表現的
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
アーティストは表現的な絵画スタイルを好んでいました。
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

格闘する
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
多くの地域が経済回復に苦しんでいます。
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

カラス
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
カラスは木の枝から大きな声で鳴きました。
C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

脱臼する
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
彼はサッカーをしているときに肩を脱臼しました。
B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

チャンス
Meaning
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example
She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
彼女は海外で勉強するチャンスをつかんだ。
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

活力
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
彼女の活力はチーム全体をやる気にさせた。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

震える
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
彼はスピーチの前に緊張して震え始めました。
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

フォーカス追跡
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
適切なフォーカス追跡は生産性を向上させます。
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。
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

職場
Meaning
a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop
Example
Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.
職場で良好なコミュニケーションを保つことは非常に重要です。
A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

貧しい; 質の悪い
Meaning
having little money; lacking resources; of low quality
Example
The poor family struggled to make ends meet.
貧しい家族は生活費を稼ぐために戦っていました。
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
彼女は状況の微妙さを理解しました。
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

条件付き; 条件に依存する
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
その仕事のオファーは、バックグラウンドチェックに合格することが条件です。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

不法行為
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
その企業は契約への不法干渉で有罪判決を受けた。
A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

Meaning
towards a higher position or level
Example
He climbed up the ladder quickly.
彼はすばやくはしごを上った。
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

アステロイド
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
小惑星帯は火星と木星の軌道の間にあります。
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

切る
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
労働者たちは小屋を建てるために丸太を切った。
B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

高原、平坦な土地、変化の少ない時期
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
数ヶ月の成長の後、売上はプラトーに達した。
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

奇妙な; 異常な; 特異な
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
古い家は奇妙な雰囲気があり、訪問者を不快にさせました。
A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

受け入れる
Meaning
to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize
Example
She decided to accept the job offer.
彼女は仕事の提案を受け入れることに決めた。
B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

邪悪
Meaning
Profoundly immoral and wicked.
Example
They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.
彼らは悪役が邪悪の具現であると信じていた。
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

主に; ほとんど; 通常
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
学生たちは主に地元の学校から来ています。
B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

若々しい; エネルギッシュで新鮮な
Meaning
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
Example
Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.
彼女の若々しいエネルギーは職場の全員に感銘を与えました。
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

天使のような
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
その赤ちゃんは、みんなの心を溶かす天使のような笑顔をしていた。
A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

ブラウザー
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.
私はオンラインで情報を検索するためにウェブブラウザーを使用します。
A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

どれ
Meaning
used to ask about one or more items from a defined set
Example
Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?
赤と青、どちらを選びますか?
A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

他の人々
Meaning
people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known
Example
I like to spend time with others.
私は他の人々と時間を過ごすのが好きです。
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

パーセント
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
試験に合格した学生のパーセントは高かった。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
その慈善家は農村地域に学校を建てるために数百万ドルを寄付しました。
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
より良い理解のために字幕を使用してください。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

驚いた
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
彼女は外の大きな音に驚いた。
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

精巧に組織された
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
攻撃は正確に組織されていた。
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

片側が低い、または不均衡な
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
急いで飾った後、ケーキは不均衡に見えた。
B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

お願い
Meaning
An act of kindness or approval.
Example
She asked him for a small favor.
彼女は彼に小さなお願いをした。
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

十分に
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
彼女は努力の結果、十分に報われました。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

フォアセイル
Meaning
The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.
Example
The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.
乗組員は風を捉えるためにフォアセイルを調整しました。
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

屈曲
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
医者は検査中に患者の膝の屈曲をテストしました。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来学者
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
未来学者は次の10年間で交通に大きな変化があると予測しました。
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

慣れる
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
新しい環境に慣れるのに少し時間がかかりました。
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

予備的な
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
主要なプロジェクトの前に、予備的なステップは非常に重要です。
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不規則性
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
監査により、その会社の記録にいくつかの財務上の不規則性が明らかになった。
B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

比較
Meaning
the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things
Example
The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.
教師は2つの詩の比較をして、それらの異なるスタイルを示しました。
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

議長
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
議長は手続きの整合性を確保します。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
貨物船は夜明けに港を出発しました。
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

優越性
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
オンラインショッピングの優越性が小売業を永遠に変えました。
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

かき混ぜる
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
彼女はスープをかき混ぜて、焦げないようにした。
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

急増
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
ゲートが開くと、群衆は前方に押し寄せました。
A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

司書
Meaning
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
Example
The librarian helped me find a rare history book.
司書は私が珍しい歴史の本を見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

塩水混合
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
川の河口には塩水混合の水があった。
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

不当な要求
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
独裁者は不当な要求で全ての権力を自分のものにした。
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

達成
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
大学を卒業することは彼女の最大の達成でした。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

煽る
Meaning
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
Example
The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.
政治家の発言は公共の意見を煽る結果になった。
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

収用
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
土地の収用は土地所有者間で争いを引き起こしました。
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

会計事務所
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
商人は一日中、会計事務所で帳簿を確認して過ごしました。
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

実験室
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.
学生たちは化学実験室で実験を行った。
C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

ナマズ
Meaning
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
Example
The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.
漁師は川で長いひげのナマズを捕まえた。
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

悲嘆に暮れる
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
悲嘆に暮れる家族は多くの弔辞を受け取った。
B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

強く欲する, 渇望する
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
彼女は冒険を渇望し、しばしば遠くの場所へ旅行します。
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。
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

テクノロジー駆動
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
農業セクターは、効率を高めるためにますますテクノロジー駆動になっています。
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

維持する
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
教育機関での規律を維持することは重要です。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶性
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
砂糖は水に溶けやすい。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

厳格、簡素
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
修道士は山中で厳格な生活を送った。
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

幸せ
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

省略記号
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
作家は引用部分が省略されたことを示すために省略記号を使用しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

不可逆な
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
火事によって生じた損害は不可逆でした。
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

成層圏
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
成層圏は特別な環境を提供します。
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

欠乏, 貧困
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
難民たちは厳しい冬の間に大きな欠乏に苦しみました。
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

聖別する
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
司祭は結婚式を聖別します。
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚さ
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
その本の厚さのため、持ち運びが大変だった。
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

異議を唱える
Meaning
to have a different opinion; to not agree
Example
I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
私はあなたの状況評価に同意しません。
A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

おとぎ話
Meaning
a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
Example
Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.
子供たちは寝る前におとぎ話を聞くのが大好きです。
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

自己中心的
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
彼女の自己中心的な行動は、友達関係を維持するのを難しくしました。
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

ひどく; 激しく
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
彼女は不公平な扱いについてひどく不満を言った。