B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

変革

Meaning

A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.

Example

Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.

デジタルリテラシーは経済的な変革を導きます。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

豪華な

Meaning

spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending

Example

His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.

彼の豪華なライフスタイルは高価な車や豪華な休暇を含んでいました。

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

実務家

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

彼女は優れた医療実務家です。

B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

望遠鏡

Meaning

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.

Example

The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.

天文学者は遠くの惑星を観察するために望遠鏡を使用しました。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

鉱夫

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

鉱夫は長年、石炭鉱で働いていました。

B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

従う

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

私は会社のルールに従います。

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

範囲

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

そのプロジェクトは私たちのリソースの範囲を超えています。

B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

リスト

Meaning

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

Example

The listing of available jobs was updated daily.

利用可能な仕事のリストは毎日更新されていました。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金の指輪

Meaning

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

Example

He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.

彼は彼らの記念日に美しい金の指輪を彼女に渡しました。

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

フェミニスト

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

彼女は誇りを持って自分をフェミニストだと言い、ジェンダー平等のために戦っています。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Meaning

the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle

Example

The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.

B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

首相 / 主要

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

フランスの首相が国民に演説を行った。

B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

貯水池

Meaning

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

Example

The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.

その都市は住民に十分な飲料水を確保するために新しい貯水池を建設した。

B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

不親切

Meaning

lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior

Example

His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.

彼の不親切は彼女の気持ちを深く傷つけた。

B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

単純さ; 明確さ

Meaning

the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy

Example

The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.

デザインの美しさはその単純さにあります。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

二年生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

彼は大学で2年生で、コンピュータサイエンスを勉強しています。

B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

叱る

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

先生は遅刻した学生を叱りました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

残念な; 失望させる; 悲しい

Meaning

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

Example

It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.

こんなに多くの才能ある人々が会社を辞めたのは残念です。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

皮肉な、風刺的な

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

消防署が焼けるのは皮肉です。

B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

北東

Meaning

the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.

Example

The storm is moving toward the northeast.

嵐は北東に向かって進んでいます。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

お出かけ

Meaning

a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment

Example

They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.

彼らは先週末、ビーチで素晴らしいお出かけをしました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

優雅な; 滑らかな; 洗練された; 動きや振る舞いの美しさを持つ

Meaning

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

Example

The dancer moved with graceful elegance.

ダンサーは優雅に動きました。

B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

愛情深い; 思いやりのある; 優しい; 愛情を示す

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

彼女は子供たちにとても愛情深いです。

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 /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

かみそり

Meaning

a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin

Example

He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.

彼は鋭いかみそりでひげを剃った。

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 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

停止する

Meaning

to stop or bring to a stop

Example

The train suddenly halted at the station.

電車は駅で突然止まりました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

会議

Meaning

a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion

Example

The international congress on climate change will be held next year.

気候変動に関する国際会議は来年開催されます。

B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

男性的

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men

Example

He has a deep, masculine voice.

彼は深い男性的な声を持っています。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

特徴的

Meaning

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

Example

The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.

そのレストランは独特の風味で知られています。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

変わりやすい; 不安定な

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

春は天気が非常に変わりやすいです。

B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

実験室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Example

Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.

先進的な実験室は画期的な発見を可能にしました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

談話, 講義

Meaning

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Example

The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.

教授は古代哲学についての講義を行った。

B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力

Meaning

An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.

Example

The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.

スペースツーリズムの革新への努力は野心的です。

B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

選ぶ

Meaning

to choose or decide to do something instead of something else

Example

Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.

多くの学生がより良い機会のために海外で学ぶことを選択します。

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 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

農薬

Meaning

A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

畑に撒かれた農薬は有害な昆虫を殺しました。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

征服する

Meaning

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

Example

The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.

軍隊は敵の領土を征服することに成功しました。

B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

抽出する

Meaning

to remove or take out something, often with effort

Example

The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.

歯医者は損傷した歯を抜かなければならなかった。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不快な; 望ましくない; 招待されていない

Meaning

not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant

Example

The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.

その歓迎されないニュースは彼らの休暇計画を台無しにしました。

B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

付き添う

Meaning

to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

Example

The guard escorted the visitor to the office.

ガードは訪問者をオフィスにエスコートしました。

B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

時を超越した

Meaning

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

Example

The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.

その絵画の時を超越した美しさは、世代を超えてアート愛好家を魅了しています。

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急激に

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

発表後、価格は急激に上昇した。

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

認知的

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

認知機能は練習と学習によって改善されます。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

タイムリーな; 時間通りの

Meaning

happening at the right time; punctual

Example

His timely arrival saved the meeting.

彼のタイムリーな到着は会議を救いました。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。

B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

時間ブロック法

Meaning

A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.

Example

Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.

タイムブロッキングは生産性と効率を向上させるのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning

to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals

Example

The headache tends to recur every few weeks.

B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神聖な; 天上的な; 神のような; 神または神格に関連する

Meaning

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

Example

The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

夕日の神聖な美しさは彼らの息を奪いました。

B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

ダイナミクス

Meaning

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

Example

The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.

新しいマネージャーが参加した後、チームのダイナミクスは変化しました。

B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小枝

Meaning

a small thin branch of a tree or bush

Example

She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.

彼女は棒として使うために木から小枝を折った。

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。

B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

展開する

Meaning

to position strategically; to use effectively

Example

The military will deploy troops to the border.

軍隊は国境に部隊を配備する。

B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

ろうそく

Meaning

a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light

Example

We lit a wax candle during the power outage.

停電中にろうそくを灯しました

B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

湿地

Meaning

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Example

The village was built near a swamp.

村は湿地の近くに建てられました。

B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神経; 勇気

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Example

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

彼女は大きな観客の前で話す勇気を持っていた。

B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

非常に面白い、または感情的に制御不能

Meaning

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.

そのコメディアンのジョークはまさに爆笑ものだった。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

サイクロン

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

サイクロンは沿岸地域に深刻な洪水を引き起こした。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

幸福

Meaning

To eat more food than the body needs.

Example

She tends to overeat when she is stressed.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

疲れ果てた

Meaning

Extremely tired; having no energy left.

Example

Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.

目が覚めた後に疲れ果てたと感じるのはよくあることです。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

雌ライオン

Meaning

an adult female lion

Example

The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.

その猛獣の雌ライオンは子ライオンたちを危険から守った。

B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

アウトサイダー

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

新しい学生として、彼女は学校でよくアウトサイダーのように感じていました。

B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

センセーショナル; 印象的; 驚異的

Meaning

causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive

Example

The sensational performance left the audience speechless.

そのセンセーショナルなパフォーマンスは観客を言葉を失わせました。

B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散らす

Meaning

to spread or throw around in different directions

Example

The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.

風が庭に葉っぱを散らばらせた。

B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

フィルター

Meaning

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

Example

She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.

彼女は液体から粉を分けるためにコーヒーフィルターを使った。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。

B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

Example

She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

感染させる

Meaning

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

Example

The virus can infect healthy people quickly.

ウイルスは健康な人々を迅速に感染させることができます。

B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

責任がある

Meaning

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

Example

Staying accountable helps reduce delays.

責任があることが遅延を減らすのに役立ちます。

B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

すなわち; 特に;

Meaning

that is to say; specifically; to be precise

Example

Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.

三つの都市、すなわちパリ、ロンドン、ローマが訪問されました。

B2 verb /riːp/

reap

収穫する

Meaning

to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions

Example

Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.

農家は晩夏に小麦を収穫します。

B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

共同の

Meaning

Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

Example

The villagers worked together in the communal garden.

村人たちは共同の庭で一緒に働いた。

B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

インセンティブ

Meaning

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

Example

Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.

税制上のインセンティブは再生可能エネルギーへの投資を促進するために使用されます。

B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

カウチ

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

Example

The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.

家族はソファに集まり、映画を見ました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

離婚した

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

彼女は5年間離婚したままだ。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。

B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

緩い

Meaning

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

雨季の間、ビジネスは鈍くなる。

B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

純粋に

Meaning

only and completely; entirely

Example

The decision was purely based on economic factors.

その決定は完全に経済的な要因に基づいていました。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

裸; 衣服なし; 暴露された; 無防備

Meaning

without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed

Example

The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.

その状況についての裸の真実は、皆を驚かせました。

B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

耐久性がある; 強い; 頑丈な

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

この耐久性のある生地は何年も持ちます。

B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完璧な; 欠陥なし

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

彼女の完璧なパフォーマンスは、スタンディングオベーションを得た。

B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

暴動; 騒乱

Meaning

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

Example

The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.

平和的な抗議は暴力が起こったときに暴動に変わった。

B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

推論

Meaning

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

Example

Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.

彼女の出発の推論は明確で論理的でした。

B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引き起こす

Meaning

To cause or initiate something to happen

Example

Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.

大気汚染は慢性疾患を引き起こします。

B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

ビーズ

Meaning

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

Example

She made a necklace with colorful beads.

彼女はカラフルなビーズでネックレスを作った。

B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

テーブルスプーン

Meaning

a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

Example

She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.

彼女はテーブルスプーンでスープをかき混ぜました。

B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

橋を架ける、接続を作る

Meaning

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

Example

The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.

新しい取り組みは都市と農村の開発のギャップを埋めています。

B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

技術者

Meaning

a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job

Example

The technician repaired the computer within an hour.

技術者は1時間以内にコンピュータを修理しました。

B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道徳

Meaning

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior

Example

The debate focused on the morality of the decision.

議論はその決定の道徳性に焦点を当てました。

B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

相互

Meaning

shared by two or more parties; reciprocal

Example

They have a mutual respect for each other.

彼らはお互いに相互尊重を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

ランタン

Meaning

a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors

Example

We carried a lantern during our camping trip.

私たちはキャンプの旅行中にランタンを持っていました。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

その後の

Meaning

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Example

Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.

その後の出来事が結果を明らかにしました。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

再建する

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

その都市は地震後に再建されました。

B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

通行料 / 損害

Meaning

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

Example

The flood took a heavy toll on the village.

洪水は村に大きな損害を与えました。

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

自慢する

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

彼はいつも高価な車について自慢している。

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

達成

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

大学を卒業することは彼にとって大きな達成でした。

B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

促す

Meaning

to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something

Example

Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.

医者は患者に定期的に運動するように促します。

B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刃

Meaning

a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool

Example

The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.

ナイフの刃は研がなければならない。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

単独で

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

彼はその決定に完全に責任を持っています。

B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

深い悲しみ; 哀しみ

Meaning

deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering

Example

The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.

家族は愛するペットを失った後、深い悲しみに包まれていました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

魅了する

Meaning

to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated

Example

The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.

ミステリー小説はすべての読者を魅了するでしょう。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

歯を見せて広く笑う

Meaning

to smile broadly, often showing teeth

Example

She grinned happily at the good news.

彼女は良いニュースを聞いてうれしそうに笑った。

B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

サブスクライバー

Meaning

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

Example

She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.

彼女は月刊誌のサブスクライバーです。

B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

難民

Meaning

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

Example

The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.

難民キャンプは、何千人もの避難した家族に一時的な避難所を提供しました。

B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

成熟

Meaning

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

Example

With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.

年齢とともに知恵と感情的成熟が訪れる。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

金魚

Meaning

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

Example

The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.

金魚はガラスの鉢の中をぐるぐる泳いでいました。

B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

コンポーネント

Meaning

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

Example

The engine is the most important component of the car.

エンジンは車の最も重要なコンポーネントです。

B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

モリンガのさや

Meaning

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

Example

The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.

ドラムスティックは伝統的な魚カレーに独特な風味を加えます。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

彼女は事故の被害者に対して同情を表明した。

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

安息地

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

殉教者の安息地は川の近くにあります。

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

墓地

Meaning

an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery

Example

The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.

教会近くの古い墓地は18世紀にさかのぼります。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

eligible

資格がある

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

資格のある候補者のみが任命のために考慮されます。

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

序文

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

著者は序文で自分の動機を説明しました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

忠実な; 信頼できる; 忠誠心のある

Meaning

faithful; devoted; trustworthy

Example

He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.

彼は困難な時期にも友達に忠実であり続けた。

B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

下着

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie

Example

He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.

彼は下着を丁寧にたたんでから詰めた。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

額

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline

Example

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

彼は額から汗を拭った。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

無条件の

Meaning

not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute

Example

She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.

彼女は困っている友人に無条件のサポートを提供しました。