B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲劇的な

Meaning

very sad; involving death or extreme suffering

Example

The plane crash was a tragic accident.

飛行機事故は悲劇的な事故でした。

B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明な

Meaning

allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open

Example

The company maintains transparent business practices.

その企業は透明なビジネス慣行を維持しています。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周囲の

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周囲の丘は霧に包まれていました。

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提案された

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

提案された変更はシステムを改善します。

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

干渉

Meaning

the action of interfering with something

Example

The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.

近くの電子機器からの干渉で、ラジオ信号が途絶えました。

B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

ベルベット

Meaning

a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side

Example

The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.

ロイヤルカーテンは豊かな赤いベルベットで作られていました。

B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning

a written message, typically in a business setting

Example

He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.

B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

調和の取れた, 一貫した, 統一された

Meaning

Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.

Example

A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.

調和の取れた職場環境は生産性を高めます。

B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

植生

Meaning

Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.

Example

The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.

森は多様なベジテーションで密集していました。

B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning

a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.

Example

The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.

B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

ひとつかみ; 小さな数量や数; コントロールが難しいもの

Meaning

a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control

Example

She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.

彼女は歩きに出かける前に、ボウルからひとつかみのナッツをつかみました。

B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

壊れやすい

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

Example

Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.

その花瓶には気をつけて、すごく壊れやすいから。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

無害な; 無実の; 安全な

Meaning

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

Example

The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.

ヘビは危険に見えるが、実際には無害だ。

B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色

Meaning

a color created by combining two or more different colors

Example

The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.

混合色はキャンバスに美しいグラデーションを作り出しました。

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

専門分野

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

彼の専門分野はイタリア料理です。

B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

強制する

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

法律は市民に税金を支払うことを強制します。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

外部の

Meaning

coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within

Example

The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.

その会社はビジネス戦略を見直すために外部のコンサルタントを雇いました。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

調和

Meaning

A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.

Example

A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.

社会は人々の間に調和があると繁栄します。

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 /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

殺人犯

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

殺人犯は数時間以内に警察に捕まった。

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自律

Meaning

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

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

自律は主要な要求でした。

B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

おたまじゃくし

Meaning

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

Example

The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.

池はおたまじゃくしでいっぱいでした。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

いらいらした

Meaning

feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition

Example

She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.

窓の外の絶え間ない騒音に彼女はいらいらした。

B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

移行

Meaning

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Example

The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.

化石燃料から再生可能エネルギーへの移行は重要です。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

耐えられる; 受け入れ可能だが理想的ではない

Meaning

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Example

The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.

午後の暑さはほとんど耐えられるものでした。

B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

侵入する

Meaning

to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy

Example

The army invaded the neighboring country.

軍隊は隣国に侵入しました。

B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保存する

Meaning

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

Example

We must preserve our natural environment.

私たちは自然環境を保存しなければなりません。

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

大統領職

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

彼は2020年に大統領職に選ばれました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

奇抜な

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

傑作

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

モナリザは、すべての時代で最も偉大な傑作の1つと見なされています。

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。

B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

誘惑

Meaning

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

Example

He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.

彼は全てのチョコレートケーキを食べる誘惑に抵抗した。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

失望; 驚き

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

私たちの失望の中、コンサートは悪天候のためキャンセルされました。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高貴な

Meaning

having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth

Example

His noble actions helped many people in need.

彼の高貴な行いは困っている多くの人々を助けた。

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

アクセシビリティ

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

改善されたアクセシビリティは、障害を持つ人々を助けます。

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 軽い, 精密

Meaning

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

Example

The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.

アーティストの色使いは微妙でありながら力強かった。

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

有利な; 便利な; 利益を生む

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

このポジションはキャリアの成長のための有利な機会を提供します。

B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

強い要求

Meaning

the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly

Example

At his insistence, we stayed longer.

彼の強い要求で、私たちは長く滞在しました。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平線

Meaning

the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest

Example

The sun disappeared below the horizon.

太陽は地平線の下に消えました。

B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

ローリエの葉

Meaning

dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb

Example

Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.

スープにローリエの葉を加えて、風味を増します。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。

B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

争う、主張する

Meaning

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

Example

Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.

世界中のアスリートがチャンピオンシップを争っています。

B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

エコフレンドリー技術

Meaning

Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.

Example

Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.

エコフレンドリー技術は汚染を軽減することができます。

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

チーム

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

サッカーチームはチャンピオンシップの試合の前に一生懸命練習した。

B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

ぼやける

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

涙が彼女の視界をぼやけさせた。

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

スロット

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

カードをスロットに挿入して、ドアを開けてください。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

木星; ローマ神話の主神

Meaning

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

Example

Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.

ジュピターはその巨大なサイズと特徴的な赤い斑点で知られています。

B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

ウェアラブルデバイス

Meaning

Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.

Example

Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.

ウェアラブルデバイスは心拍数と身体活動をモニタリングするのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

複雑にする

Meaning

To make something more difficult or confusing.

Example

The new rules will only complicate the process.

新しいルールはプロセスをさらに複雑にするだけです。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

対立

Meaning

a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition

Example

The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.

二人のリーダー間の対立は合意なく終わった。

B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

顧客維持

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

高い顧客維持率は、ビジネスの持続可能性を高めます。

B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

宣言; 発表; 告知

Meaning

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

Example

The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.

大統領の独立宣言は、国にとって歴史的な瞬間を意味していました。

B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

天才

Meaning

exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability

Example

Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.

アインシュタインは物理学への画期的な貢献により天才と認められました。

B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

再生, 繁殖

Meaning

The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.

Example

The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.

教科書には人間のリプロダクションの詳細な図が含まれていました。

B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

コウノトリ

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

Example

The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.

そのコウノトリは高い煙突の上に巣を作った。

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

変更する

Meaning

to change or alter something; to make partial changes

Example

We need to modify the plan to include more details.

計画を変更して、詳細を追加する必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建物

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

彼の議論は誤った前提に基づいていました。

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

正直で道徳的に正しい; 垂直または立っている位置

Meaning

honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position

Example

She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.

彼女は正直で正しいビジネスウーマンとして知られています。

B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

手動

Meaning

done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic

Example

This is a manual process that requires careful attention.

これは手動プロセスで、慎重な注意が必要です。

B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

遠征

Meaning

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration

Example

The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.

山登りの遠征は、数ヶ月の慎重な計画と準備を必要としました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

調査 / 問い合わせ

Meaning

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

Example

The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.

委員会は財務の不正行為に関する調査を開始しました。

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

大統領に関連する

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

大統領選挙は来月に予定されています。

B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

茶色がかった

Meaning

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

Example

The old paper had a brownish tint from age.

古い紙は年齢のために茶色がかった色合いをしていた。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

選ぶ

Meaning

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Example

The citizens elected a new president.

市民は新しい大統領を選びました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

無意識; 意識を失った

Meaning

not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing

Example

The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.

患者は手術後、数時間無意識の状態でした。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

整然とした; 系統的な; 平和的な

Meaning

well-organized; systematic; peaceful

Example

Please keep your desk orderly and clean.

デスクを整然とした状態できれいに保ってください。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning

remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known

Example

The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名の; 名前のない

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

著者は匿名のペンネームでその本を出版した。

B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

ひざまずく

Meaning

to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees

Example

The knight knelt before the king.

騎士は王の前でひざまずいた。

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

いちじく

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

私たちの庭のいちじくの木は毎年夏に美味しい果物を生産します。

B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

必死の

Meaning

Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.

Example

She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.

事故後、彼女は家族に必死の電話をかけた。

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

主張

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

彼女の自分が正しいという主張は、沈黙とともに受け入れられました。

B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

引用; 見積もり

Meaning

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services

Example

The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.

その記事はシェイクスピアの有名な引用で始まった。

B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

Meaning

To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.

Example

Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.

B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

衝突

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

2台の車が交差点で衝突しました。

B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

キルト

Meaning

a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric

Example

Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.

祖母は私のベッドのためにカラフルなパッチで美しいキルトを作りました。

B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

陰鬱な

Meaning

cold, miserable, or without hope

Example

The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.

経済不況後、未来は陰鬱に見えた。

B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

コントローラー

Meaning

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

Example

The game controller made it easy to play the video game.

ゲームコントローラーはビデオゲームを簡単にプレイできるようにしました。

B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

マラリア

Meaning

a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating

Example

Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.

マラリアは熱帯地域で一般的な病気です。

B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

記念碑

Meaning

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

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

記念碑は彼の貢献を讃えるべきです。

B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

思春期の人

Meaning

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Example

Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

思春期の人々はしばしば急速な身体的および感情的な変化を経験します。

B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

観客

Meaning

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer

Example

The stadium was filled with excited spectators.

スタジアムは興奮した観客でいっぱいでした。

B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

未来的な

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

未来的な技術は、世界中の産業を変革しています。

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。

B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

インベントリ

Meaning

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.

Example

The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.

店主は店を開店する前にインベントリを確認しました。

B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

処方する

Meaning

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.

医者は私の風邪のために薬を処方しました。

B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

確信

Meaning

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Example

She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.

彼女は確信を持って話し、皆を信じさせました。

B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

モスク

Meaning

A Muslim place of worship.

Example

They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.

彼らは金曜日の祈りのためにモスクに集まりました。

B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

温かさ

Meaning

the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling

Example

She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.

彼女は顔に太陽の温もりを感じた。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

プロトコル

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

セキュリティチームはイベント中に厳格なプロトコルに従いました。

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。

B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

遺伝的な

Meaning

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.

遺伝的特徴は身体的特徴に影響を与えます。

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

厳密に

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

建物内での喫煙は厳密に禁止されています。

B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

燃え上がる炎

Meaning

to burn brightly or powerfully

Example

The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.

火は何時間も燃え続け、制御下に置かれるまで続いた。

B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

過度に

Meaning

to an excessive degree or extent

Example

She was overly concerned about the results.

彼女は結果について過度に心配していた。

B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

タイム

Meaning

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

Example

She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.

彼女はローストチキンにタイムを振りかけました。

B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

酸

Meaning

a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste

Example

Lemons contain citric acid.

レモンにはクエン酸が含まれています。

B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模倣; コピー; レプリカ

Meaning

the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original

Example

His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.

彼の有名な俳優のイミテーションはとても上手で、みんなが笑い出しました。

B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小説家

Meaning

a person who writes novels

Example

The novelist spent years writing his new book.

その小説家は新しい本を書くために何年も費やしました。

B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下に揺れる

Meaning

a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down

Example

The small boat began to bob on the waves.

小さなボートは波の上で上下に揺れ始めた。

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。

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

統計

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

統計は昨年のユーザー数の増加を示しました。

B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

資本主義

Meaning

An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example

Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.

資本主義は革新と競争を促進します。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

制度的

Meaning

Relating to an organization or established practice.

Example

The government made several institutional reforms in education.

政府は教育においていくつかの制度的改革を実施しました。

B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

無知

Meaning

lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something

Example

His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.

基本的なコンピュータースキルに関する彼の無知は、彼が仕事を見つけるのを難しくしました。

B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

正しく; 適切に; 公正に

Meaning

correctly; properly; justly

Example

She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.

彼女は報告書の誤りを正しく指摘した。

B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

Meaning

to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious

Example

The medicine helped relieve his headache.

B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

概念

Meaning

a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion

Example

She had a strange notion that someone was following her.

彼女は誰かが彼女を追っているという奇妙な概念を持っていた。

B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工芸

Meaning

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

Example

The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.

地元の市場では、その地域の熟練した職人によって作られた美しい手工芸が展示されていました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

最小

Meaning

The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.

Example

This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.

今年の失業率は最小値に達しました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

外科手術に関連する

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

彼女は損傷を修復するために外科的治療を受けました。

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

彼女は医学校で人体解剖学を学んでいます。

B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

台無しにする

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

強い雨が私たちのピクニックの計画を台無しにするかもしれません。

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。

B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

ノミネーション

Meaning

The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.

Example

Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.

彼女の賞へのノミネーションは、皆を驚かせました。

B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

質の高い睡眠

Meaning

Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being

Example

Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.

質の高い睡眠は認知機能と全体的な健康を向上させます。

B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

廃棄

Meaning

the action or process of getting rid of something

Example

The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.

廃棄物の処理は清潔な環境を維持するために重要です。

B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

Example

He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.