B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

軽く投げる

Meaning

To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.

Example

He tossed the keys onto the table.

彼は鍵をテーブルに投げた。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

些細な; 取るに足らない; 少額

Meaning

trivial; insignificant; small in amount

Example

He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.

彼は受け取った些細な金額に腹を立てていた。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

論争の的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

その政策は論争を呼び起こし続けています。

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

参加, 関与

Meaning

The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.

Example

Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.

ソーシャルメディアでのエンゲージメントは、ブランドがオーディエンスとつながるのに役立ちます。

C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

海洋酸性化

Meaning

The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Example

Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.

海洋酸性化は、大気中のCO2の吸収によって引き起こされます。

C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

しっかりつかむ / 欲張り

Meaning

Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.

Example

The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.

その子は母親の手をしっかりつかんでいた。

C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

売国的

Meaning

willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt

Example

The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.

その政治家は、売国的で腐敗していると非難されました。

C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

反発する

Meaning

To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.

Example

Protons repel each other.

陽子はお互いに反発し合う。

C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照らす

Meaning

To light up or make something clearer.

Example

Streetlights illuminate the road at night.

街路灯が夜に道路を照らします。

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。

C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚顔無恥または大胆な態度

Meaning

shameless or rude boldness

Example

He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.

彼は赤手で捕まった後でも嘘をつく厚顔無恥さを持っていた。

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

激しく批判する

Meaning

To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.

Example

He inveighed against the corruption in government.

彼は政府の腐敗に対して激しく批判した。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

船首の部屋

Meaning

The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.

Example

The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.

船員たちは余分なロープを船首の部屋に収納しました。

B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

Example

You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

不平等; 不正;

Meaning

not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just

Example

The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.

多くの国々では、富の分配は不平等です。

B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌

Meaning

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

Example

The national anthem was played before the football match.

サッカーの試合の前に国歌が演奏されました。

C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

Example

The rebels tried to subvert the government.

B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

上品な

Meaning

graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated

Example

She wore an elegant dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに上品なドレスを着ていた。

C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理

Meaning

A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.

Example

Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.

行動は言葉よりも雄弁である、それはよく知られた公理です。

C2 verb /traɪˈsɛkt/

trisect

三分割する

Meaning

To divide into three parts.

Example

The teacher asked the students to trisect the line segment.

先生は生徒に線分を三つの部分に分けるように頼みました。

C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑発

Meaning

An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His rude comment was a clear provocation.

彼の無礼なコメントは明らかな挑発でした。

B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

トン

Meaning

A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something

Example

The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.

トラックは市場に1トンのリンゴを運んだ。

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。

C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

特定のユーザー、ソフトウェア、またはIPアドレスを安全で信頼できるものとして識別する

Meaning

Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted

Example

Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.

認証済みのアプリケーションのみがホワイトリストを通過できます。

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。

B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

過密

Meaning

Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.

Example

The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.

地下鉄システムはピーク時にひどい過密状態に苦しんでいます。

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

10リットル

Meaning

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

Example

The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.

その容器は最大で1デカリットルの水を収納できます。

A2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɔːr/

indoor

屋内の

Meaning

situated, occurring, or used inside a building

Example

Indoor plants can improve air quality at home.

屋内の植物は家の空気の質を改善できます。

B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

領土

Meaning

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

Example

The king expanded his territory.

王は自分の領土を拡大しました。

B2 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

traditional economy

伝統経済

Meaning

An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.

Example

Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade.

部族はまだ物々交換に基づいた伝統経済を実践しています。

C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

安物の作品

Meaning

a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value

Example

The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.

その小説は批評家によってただの安物の作品だと退けられた。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

霊長類, 類人猿

Meaning

A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.

Example

Humans are classified as primates.

人間は霊長類として分類されます。

C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

行き詰まり

Meaning

A situation where no progress is possible.

Example

The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.

交渉は行き詰まり、合意が遅れた。

B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

革新

Meaning

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Example

The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.

その企業は競争相手を追い越すために革新を続けなければならない。

A2 adjective /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

Quiet

静かな; 穏やかな; 騒音を出さない

Meaning

silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise

Example

Please keep quiet during the movie.

映画中は静かにしてください。

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

変形する

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

ボランティア活動は人生と地域社会を変えることができる。

C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

規制緩和

Meaning

The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.

Example

Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.

規制緩和は通信業界で競争を促進しました。

C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

ニヒリスト

Meaning

A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.

Example

He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.

彼はすべての社会的規範を拒否したため、ニヒリストと呼ばれました。

A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

快適

Meaning

Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.

Example

Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.

都市計画は都市をより快適にすることを目的としています。

C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

バロック様式

Meaning

relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex

Example

The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.

教会はバロック様式で複雑な詳細で飾られていました。

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。

C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

ねじれた

Meaning

Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.

Example

The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.

その老いた男性は長年の重労働でねじれた手をしていた。

B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

意図的に行われた

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

彼の意図的な行動は、大きな配慮と熟慮を示しました。

B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

スクリーン

Meaning

a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room

Example

The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.

映画は劇場の大きなスクリーンに表示されました。

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

音声記号

Meaning

a written symbol representing a speech sound

Example

The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.

教師は、各フォノグラムが特定の音を表す方法を示しました。

B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

浮かんでいる

Meaning

remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely

Example

The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.

ボートは穏やかな湖の上で優しく浮かんでいた。

B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

受動的; (文法) 受動態

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

会議では責任を取る代わりに、彼は受動的なままでした。

C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Meaning

The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.

Example

Respiration is essential for all living beings.

C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

雑種犬

Meaning

A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.

Example

The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.

その野良犬は友好的な雑種犬だった。

C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

口蓋; 味を区別する能力

Meaning

the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors

Example

The chef created dishes to please every palate.

シェフはすべての味覚を満足させる料理を作りました。

C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福

Meaning

a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes

Example

The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.

神父は新婚夫婦に祝福を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶芸家

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

陶芸家は回転するろくろの上で粘土を形作った。

C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

強引で支配的な女性

Meaning

a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman

Example

The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.

その劇は、伝統に挑戦する勇敢なヴィラゴとしてヒロインを描きました。

C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

直喩

Meaning

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

Example

She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.

彼女は自分の目を星のように明るいと表現するために直喩を使いました。

C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

震える

Meaning

shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness

Example

Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.

彼女の声は震えていました、彼女がスピーチをした時。

C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

肥沃な粘土質土壌

Meaning

Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.

Example

Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.

ローム土壌は、その栄養素の含有量のため、農業に最適です。

C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

偽善的な

Meaning

Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.

Example

His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.

彼の偽善的な行動は、彼の誠実さに疑問を投げかけた。

A2 noun /bel/

Bell

鐘

Meaning

a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck

Example

The church bell rang at noon.

教会の鐘は正午に鳴りました。

B1 verb /piːl/

peel

皮をむく

Meaning

to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable

Example

She peeled the mango before eating it.

彼女は食べる前にマンゴーの皮をむいた。

B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合成

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

植物は生存のために光合成に依存している。

B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Meaning

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

Example

He used worms as bait to catch fish.

C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

代用品

Meaning

made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one

Example

The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.

安い靴は代用品の合成皮革で作られていました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

住む

Meaning

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

Example

Many animals inhabit the forest.

多くの動物が森に住んでいます。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

遠足; 観光旅行

Meaning

a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity

Example

The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.

学校はすべての学生のために科学博物館への遠足を組織しました。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角形のペディメント

Meaning

a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture

Example

The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.

古代の寺院には彫刻で飾られたペディメントがありました。

C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

苦しめる

Meaning

to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something

Example

Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.

多くの人々が季節性アレルギーに悩まされています。

B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

締め切り

Meaning

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Example

Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.

締め切りを設定することでタスクを終わらせるのに役立ちます。

C1 verb /ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

reconvene

再開する

Meaning

to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting

Example

The committee will reconvene after lunch.

委員会は昼食後に再開します。

B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

飢餓

Meaning

the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food

Example

The child cried out of hunger.

その子供は飢えで泣いていました。

C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

活発

Meaning

Attractively lively and animated.

Example

She was admired for her vivacious personality.

彼女はその活発な性格で賞賛された。

A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

下着

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.

Example

He bought new underwear for the trip.

彼は旅行のために新しい下着を買った。

B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

敏感

Meaning

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Example

Sensitive systems require precise handling.

敏感なシステムは精密な操作が必要です。

C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

デキャンタ

Meaning

To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.

Example

She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.

彼女は慎重にワインをきれいなグラスに注いだ。

C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

慎重

Meaning

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

Example

He is known for being scrupulous in his work.

彼は仕事において慎重であることで知られています。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

生涯

Meaning

Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.

Example

They remained lifelong friends.

彼らは生涯の友人でした。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

野蛮

Meaning

extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization

Example

The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.

戦争犯罪の野蛮さは国際社会全体を衝撃に陥れた。

C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

虚飾

Meaning

Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.

Example

His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.

彼のファッションへの執着は単なる虚飾と見なされた。

C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名目上の; 非常に小さい

Meaning

very small in size or amount; existing in name only

Example

He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.

彼は学生だったので、会員費はわずかな名目料金でした。

A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

注意

Meaning

the act of focusing on something or someone

Example

The teacher asked for the students' attention.

先生は学生の注意を求めました。

A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

待つ

Meaning

to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens

Example

Please wait here while I get the documents.

ここで書類を取ってくる間、待ってください。

C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸性度

Meaning

the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance

Example

The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.

土壌の酸性度は作物の成長に影響する。

B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

考古学

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains

Example

She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

彼女は古代文明について学ぶために考古学を学びました。

B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning

moving very quickly; happening promptly

Example

The river current was swift after the heavy rain.

A2 noun /ˈdɪs.təns/

Distance

距離

Meaning

the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship

Example

The distance between the two cities is approximately three hundred kilometers.

2つの都市間の距離は約300キロメートルです。

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意識

Meaning

Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.

Example

He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.

彼は事故後セミコンシャスで、ほとんど反応できなかった。

A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

写真

Meaning

Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.

Example

Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.

家系図に写真を追加すると、より個人的になります。

C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

砂丘

Meaning

A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.

Example

The children played on the sand dune by the beach.

子供たちはビーチの砂丘で遊んでいました。

B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

外部

Meaning

situated on or toward the outside; external

Example

The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.

ジャケットの外側の層は防水です。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

惜しみなく

Meaning

given generously without holding back

Example

She received unstinting support from her family.

彼女は家族から惜しみなく支援を受けた。

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

ミルクに関連するまたはミルクのような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.

Example

The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.

小腸の乳腺血管が食事の脂肪を吸収します。

B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

ブティックショップ

Meaning

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

Example

She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.

彼女はダウンタウンのブティックショップで美しいドレスを買いました。

B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

予防措置

Meaning

an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

Example

As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.

予防措置として、ハイキングに追加の水を持っていくべきです。

C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

初心者

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.

Example

As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.

プログラミングの初心者として、彼女はよくメンターに指導を求めていた。

C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

キャリブレーション

Meaning

The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.

Example

The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.

スケールの精度は定期的なキャリブレーションに依存します。

A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

発展させる

Meaning

To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.

Example

Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.

情熱とスキルに基づいてブランドを発展させましょう。

C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

泡立てた

Meaning

Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.

Example

She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.

彼女は泡立てたカプチーノを注文しました。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

純粋

Meaning

Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.

Example

She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.

彼女は成功のニュースを聞いて純粋な喜びを感じた。

B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

通常、石、金属、木材で作られた三次元の芸術作品

Meaning

a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood

Example

The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.

自由の女神像はニューヨークの有名なランドマークです。

A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

ビール

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

Example

He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.

彼はバーで冷たいビールを注文した。

B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

文書

Meaning

Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.

Example

She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.

彼女は旅行のすべての費用を慎重にドキュメントした。

C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

冒涜する

Meaning

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

Example

He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.

彼は激しい議論中に冒涜したとして告発されました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

お香

Meaning

a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies

Example

She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.

彼女は寺院で祈りの間にお香を灯しました。

B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

降下 / 祖先

Meaning

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

Example

The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.

登山者は山頂から降下を始めました。

C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

リベラリズム

Meaning

a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality

Example

Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.

リベラリズムは言論の自由と人権を強調します。

B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

アニメーション

Meaning

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

Example

The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.

この映画のアニメーションは信じられないほど詳細です。

B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

多数派

Meaning

The greater number; the larger part of something.

Example

The majority demanded their rights.

多数派は自分たちの権利を要求した。

B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

裁判官; 審判

Meaning

a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition

Example

The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.

裁判官は決定を下す前にすべての証拠を慎重に検討しました。

B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

ジョーカー

Meaning

a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking

Example

He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.

彼はポーカーの勝ち手を完成させるためにジョーカーを使った。

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同様に; 同じように; 似たように

Meaning

in the same way; also; similarly

Example

She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.

彼女は試験のために一生懸命勉強し、彼女の兄も同様にしました。

B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

教育システムの改革は優先事項でした。

B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

ナプキン

Meaning

a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating

Example

She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.

彼女は夕食を始める前に、膝の上にナプキンを置きました。

A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

ボクシング

Meaning

the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box

Example

He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.

彼はプロのボクシングの試合に向けて厳しく練習している。

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

応募者

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

応募者はそのポジションのために面接されました。

A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

費用

Meaning

to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss

Example

This book will cost twenty dollars.

この本は二十ドルかかります。

C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

優先順位付け

Meaning

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.

Example

Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.

効果的な優先順位付けは、リソースが効率的に使用されることを保証します。

B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

幼魚

Meaning

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

Example

Young fish need protection from predators.

幼魚は捕食者から守られる必要があります。

C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

転送可能な

Meaning

able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else

Example

The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.

ここで学んだスキルは他の仕事に転送可能です。

C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂

Meaning

the act of cutting or dividing something

Example

The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.

その政党はイデオロギーの対立により分裂を経験しました。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

繰り返し

Meaning

A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.

Example

The actor reprised his role in the sequel.

俳優は続編で自分の役を再演しました。

B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆発、強い衝撃

Meaning

a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion

Example

The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.

爆発は建物を通して強力な爆風を送った。

C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

機会主義

Meaning

The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.

Example

His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.

彼の決定は、価値観ではなくオポチュニズムに動機づけられていました。