C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性

Meaning

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

Example

The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.

その小説には、村の子供たちの世話をしていた心優しい未婚女性が登場した。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

斜辺

Meaning

the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.

Example

In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.

直角三角形では、斜辺は常に他の二辺より長いです。

B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

Meaning

to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage

Example

The company was accused of exploiting child labor.

B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

おおよそ; 粗暴または暴力的な方法で

Meaning

approximately; in a harsh or violent way

Example

The project will take roughly three months to complete.

このプロジェクトはおおよそ3ヶ月かかります。

C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学

Meaning

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.

Example

Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.

インテリアデザインは美学と機能性に焦点を当てています。

B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

インストール

Meaning

The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.

Example

The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.

海底ケーブルのインストールはほぼ完了しています。

C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

大混乱

Meaning

a state of complete disorder or ruin

Example

After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.

嵐の後、町全体が大混乱に陥った。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

上院議員

Meaning

a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

Example

The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.

そのセネターは環境政策について情熱的に話しました。

C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

賢明な; 判断力のある; 経験豊かな

Meaning

wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment

Example

The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.

長老の賢明な助言が問題を解決するのに役立った。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。

A1 preposition /θruː/

through

通過

Meaning

moving in one side and out the other side of something

Example

The train passed through the tunnel.

列車はトンネルを通過しました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

無常

Meaning

The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.

Example

The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.

仏教の哲学は、人生の無常性を強調します。

C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

服を着た / 覆われた

Meaning

dressed or covered in a particular way

Example

The knight was clad in shining armor.

騎士は輝く鎧を着ていた。

B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示; 合図

Meaning

a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint

Example

The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.

暗い雲は嵐がその地域に近づいていることを示す明確な指示でした。

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

驚嘆

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

子供たちは花火を驚嘆して見ていました。

C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

イントネーション

Meaning

The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.

Example

Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.

適切なイントネーションはスピーチの明確さを高めます。

A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

ワイン

Meaning

an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits

Example

They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.

彼らはディナーで赤ワインを一杯出しました。

B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

リス

Meaning

a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail

Example

The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.

リスは冬のために木の実を集めていました。

A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

答える

Meaning

to respond to a question; to reply; to solve

Example

She will answer the phone when it rings.

彼女は電話が鳴ったら電話に出ます。

C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

靭帯組織

Meaning

A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.

Example

He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.

サッカーをしているときに膝の靭帯を切った。

B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遺産

Meaning

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Example

His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.

彼の貢献は業界に長く残る遺産を残しました。

C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

船員長

Meaning

a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew

Example

The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.

ボーツウェインはデッキで船員を監督しました。

A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

センター

Meaning

The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.

Example

Centers drive regional development.

センターは地域の発展を促進します。

C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

言語学

Meaning

The scientific study of language and its structure.

Example

She decided to major in linguistics at university.

彼女は大学で言語学を専攻することに決めました。

B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

名誉ある

Meaning

deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness

Example

She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.

彼女は常に約束を守る名誉ある指導者として知られている。

C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

暗殺

Meaning

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

Example

The assassination of the president shocked the nation.

大統領の暗殺は国全体を驚かせた。

C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

優位を占める

Meaning

To be greater in influence, weight, or number.

Example

In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.

議論の中で、論理的な議論は感情的な訴えに勝りました。

C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

傲慢

Meaning

disdainful pride; arrogance

Example

His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.

彼の傲慢は他の人々が近づくのを難しくさせた。

C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全な, 全くの

Meaning

complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')

Example

His excuse was arrant nonsense.

彼の言い訳は完全なナンセンスだった。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

クライマックス

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

映画は最後の戦闘シーンでクライマックスに達しました。

C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

気難しい; 詳細に非常にこだわる

Meaning

difficult to please; very particular about details

Example

He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.

彼は自分の食べ物に対してとても細かいので、有機野菜だけを食べます。

C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

胆汁

Meaning

a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

Example

The liver produces bile to help digest fats.

肝臓は脂肪の消化を助けるために胆汁を生成します。

C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

信徒

Meaning

Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.

Example

The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.

教会は信徒を歓迎し、イベントに参加するよう呼びかけた。

C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

これから / 来世

Meaning

from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.

Example

Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.

これからは、すべての報告書は電子的に提出しなければならない。

C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

略奪

Meaning

the violent seizure of someone's property

Example

The war was marked by rapine and destruction.

戦争は略奪と破壊で特徴づけられていた。

C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

グリーンジャックフルーツ

Meaning

unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.

グリーンジャックフルーツはカレーやシチューに使われることがよくあります。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

ゴミ; 無駄な物; ナンセンス

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things

Example

Please throw the rubbish in the bin.

ゴミをゴミ箱に捨ててください。

B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

寄付; 貢献

Meaning

something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving

Example

The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.

寛大な寄付が病院に新しい医療機器を購入するのに役立ちました。

B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

印象的な

Meaning

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

Example

Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.

彼女の印象的な美しさは皆の注目を集めました。

A2 noun /ˈpɪərɪəd/

period

期間

Meaning

a length or portion of time

Example

The meeting will last for a period of two hours.

会議は2時間の期間続きます。

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。

C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

激しい攻撃

Meaning

a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side

Example

The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.

政治家は相手に対して激しい攻撃を仕掛けました。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

風味のある（塩辛いまたは辛い）

Meaning

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

Example

The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.

そのレストランはさまざまな風味のある料理を提供しています。

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

Example

The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

不屈

Meaning

Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.

Example

She faced adversity with great fortitude.

彼女は困難に立ち向かう強い意志を持っていました。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

劇作家

Meaning

a person who writes plays

Example

Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.

シェイクスピアはすべての時代で最も偉大な劇作家と見なされています。

B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

有害な

Meaning

causing or likely to cause harm; damaging

Example

Smoking is harmful to your health.

喫煙は健康に有害です。

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

アムネスティ

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

政府はすべての政治犯に対してアムネスティを発表しました。

B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

成績

Meaning

A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.

Example

The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.

教師は週末までにすべての課題を採点しました。

B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

ジュニア; 初心者; 下位

Meaning

a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people

Example

The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.

ジュニア社員はシニアの同僚から学びたがっていました。

C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

制御を失って進む

Meaning

To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.

Example

The car careened down the slippery road.

車は滑りやすい道路で制御を失いながら進みました。

C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

ばかげた行動

Meaning

Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.

Example

His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.

彼の絶え間ないばかげた行動は真剣な観客をイライラさせた。

B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

じっと見つめること; 特定の方向に集中的に見る

Meaning

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

Example

She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.

彼女は混雑した部屋の中で彼の強い視線を交わし、心臓が一瞬止まるのを感じた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

耐えられない

Meaning

too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure

Example

The heat in the desert was unbearable.

砂漠の暑さは耐えられなかった。

C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

和解する, 調和する

Meaning

Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.

Example

They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.

彼らは開かれたコミュニケーションを通じて自分たちの違いを和解しようとしました。

B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投資

Meaning

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

Example

Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.

廃棄物管理インフラへの投資は不可欠です。

C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

詐欺する

Meaning

to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit

Example

The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.

コンアーティストは、老人の貯金を騙し取ろうとした。

C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

がぶ飲みする

Meaning

to drink greedily or excessively

Example

He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.

彼は数分で3缶のソーダを飲み干した。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

菓子類

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

その店はさまざまなお菓子を販売しています。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

貧困にする

Meaning

To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.

Example

The long war impoverished the entire nation.

長い戦争が国全体を貧困にした。

C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

極めて重要に

Meaning

in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality

Example

Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.

清潔な水へのアクセスは公衆衛生にとって極めて重要です。

B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

Meaning

A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.

Example

The family owned a large estate in the countryside.

C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

impresario

プロデューサー

Meaning

A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.

Example

The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star.

インプレサリオは、急成長するスターのためにコンサートのシリーズを手配しました。

B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself

Example

She remained calm and collected during the crisis.

危機の間、彼女は冷静でコレクテッドでした。

B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

非常に面白い

Meaning

Extremely funny or amusing.

Example

The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.

コメディアンは、みんなが笑ってしまうような非常に面白い話をしました。

B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

ブルーベリー

Meaning

a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes

Example

She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.

彼女はパイのために新鮮なブルーベリーを摘んだ。

C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

葬儀屋

Meaning

a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals

Example

The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.

葬儀屋は葬儀サービスのために遺体を準備しました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

過度に感傷的

Meaning

excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly

Example

The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.

その映画は過度に感傷的だとして批判されました。

C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

熱心に; 熱烈に;

Meaning

with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm

Example

She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.

彼女は自分の夢が実現することを熱心に願っていました。

C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

イルミナティ

Meaning

a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies

Example

Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.

多くの陰謀論はイルミナティを世界を支配する秘密のグループとして扱っている。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

追放する

Meaning

to officially force someone to leave a place or organization

Example

The student was expelled from school for misconduct.

その学生は不正行為で学校から追放されました。

A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

静かに; 落ち着いて

Meaning

without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner

Example

She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.

彼女は赤ちゃんを起こさないように静かに話した。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

楽しむ

Meaning

to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively

Example

He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.

彼はディナーの後でチョコレートケーキの一切れを楽しんだ。

C1 noun /ˈek.stə.si/

Ecstasy

エクスタシー

Meaning

an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement

Example

She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news.

彼女は良いニュースを聞いて完全にエクスタシーに浸っていました。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

緊急

Meaning

requiring immediate action or attention; pressing

Example

The patient needs urgent medical attention.

患者は緊急の医療支援が必要です。

C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

積極的貯蓄

Meaning

Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs

Example

Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.

プロアクティブセービングは老後の財政的安定を確保します。

B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

登録する

Meaning

To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.

Example

You must register for the conference before the deadline.

期限前に会議に登録する必要があります。

C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

そり

Meaning

A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.

Example

Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.

子供たちは雪に覆われた村でそりに乗ることに興奮していました。

A1 verb /luːz/

lose

失う

Meaning

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

Example

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

私は再び鍵を失いたくありません。

C1 noun /ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

Jurisdiction

管轄

Meaning

the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power

Example

This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.

このケースは連邦裁判所の管轄下にあります。

C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

規範

Meaning

A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.

Example

The book is now considered part of the literary canon.

その本は現在、文学の規範の一部と見なされています。

B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

収穫量

Meaning

The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.

Example

Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.

作物の収穫量は極端な天候により減少しました。

B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Meaning

a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something

Example

We sat under the tree for some shade.

A2 adjective /loʊ/

low

低い

Meaning

Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.

Example

The river is at its lowest level in years.

その川は何年も最も低いレベルにあります。

B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

武器

Meaning

weapons and ammunition; firearms

Example

The soldiers carried their arms into battle.

兵士たちは戦闘に武器を持ち込んだ。

C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

幽霊

Meaning

an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination

Example

The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.

子供は古い家で幽霊を見たと主張した。

C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

最高の; 完璧な状態

Meaning

of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition

Example

The car is in tiptop condition.

車は最高の状態です。

A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

何もない

Meaning

not anything; no thing

Example

She has nothing to worry about.

彼女は心配することは何もない。

B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

欠席

Meaning

not present at a place or event

Example

She was absent from the meeting yesterday.

彼女は昨日会議を欠席していた。

C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

典型的または最も完璧な例

Meaning

representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Example

The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.

アーティストの作品はモダニズムの典型的な例です。

C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

逸脱する

Meaning

To depart from an established course or normal pattern.

Example

He tends to deviate from the original plan.

彼は元の計画から外れる傾向がある。

C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

雄弁家

Meaning

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

Example

The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.

雄弁家はその雄弁さで聴衆を魅了しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

防音; 音の出入りを防ぐ

Meaning

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

Example

The recording studio has sound-proof walls.

レコーディングスタジオには防音壁があります。

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

抑制; 自制

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

彼女は批判に反応しなかったことに大きな自制心を見せた。

C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

サバンナ（散在する木々がある草原）

Meaning

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

Example

Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.

キリンは広いサバンナでアカシアの木の葉を食べていました。

B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

先史時代の, 書かれた記録の前の時間

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

先史時代は初期の人類の台頭によって特徴付けられました。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

みんな

Meaning

every person; all people

Example

Everyone must bring their own lunch.

みんな自分のランチを持ってこなければならない。

C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

イーゼル

Meaning

a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing

Example

The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.

アーティストは絵を描き始める前にキャンバスをイーゼルに置きました。

B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

部族

Meaning

a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture

Example

The tribe lived in harmony with nature.

部族は自然と調和して生活していた。

C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

小児科

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children

Example

She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.

彼女は医科大学を卒業後、小児科を専門にすることに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

ガーダー（鋼鉄の梁）

Meaning

a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges

Example

The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.

鋼鉄のガーダーが橋の重さを支えていた。

C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

対立

Meaning

active hostility or opposition

Example

There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.

二つの政党の間には明らかな対立があった。

A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

希望する

Meaning

to expect and desire that something will happen

Example

I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.

明日雨が降らないことを願っています。

A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

言語

Meaning

A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.

Example

Learning a new language can be exciting.

新しい言語を学ぶことはワクワクすることができます。

C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

ネコヤナギ

Meaning

a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees

Example

The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.

柳の木のネコヤナギが春の風に揺れていた。

A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

ご飯

Meaning

a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries

Example

We eat rice with curry for dinner.

私たちは夕食にカレーと一緒にご飯を食べます。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

Example

She finally conceded that she was wrong.

A2 adverb /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

indoors

屋内で

Meaning

inside a building; within an enclosed space

Example

Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors.

雨のため、みんな屋内で過ごしました。

B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完全

Meaning

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

Example

She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.

彼女は人間であることの一部として自分の不完全さを受け入れた。

C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

収益性

Meaning

The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.

Example

Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.

販売の増加とコスト削減により収益性が向上しました。

A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

クリスチャン

Meaning

a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.

彼女は毎週日曜日に教会に行く献身的なクリスチャンです。

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

鋭い; 直接的で明確な

Meaning

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

Example

She made a pointed remark about his behavior.

彼女は彼の行動について鋭いコメントをしました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

著作権

Meaning

the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution

Example

She holds the copyright for the book.

彼女はその本の著作権を持っています。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

乱れた

Meaning

Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.

Example

The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.

ラジオ放送にはガーブルドメッセージが満載でした。

C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一度に一つの作業を行うこと

Meaning

The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.

Example

Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.

モノタスキングはしばしば高品質な仕事につながります。

C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

急速な成長または拡張

Meaning

Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate

Example

Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.

テクノロジーは指数関数的に進化しています。

C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生関係

Meaning

A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

Example

The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.

二つの会社間の共生関係は相互成長につながった。

C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

啓発的な

Meaning

Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.

Example

The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.

そのドキュメンタリーは、エンターテイメントと啓発の両方を兼ね備えていました。

B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

監督

Meaning

a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film

Example

The director gave final approval for the new movie script.

監督は新しい映画の脚本に最終承認を与えました。

B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

物語る

Meaning

To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.

Example

She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.

彼女は観客に自分の旅の出来事を語るでしょう。

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。