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C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

基盤となる
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
強い文化的伝統はコミュニティの慣習の基盤となっている。
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

おそらく; もしかしたら;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
明日おそらく雨が降るかもしれません。
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

違反者
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
警察は交差点で交通違反者を捕まえました。
B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

漂う
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
ボートは岸から離れ始めた。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫の
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
予防接種を受けた子供たちは多くの病気に免疫があります。
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

慢性的
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
彼女は慢性的な背中の痛みに悩まされています。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

不屈の; 絶え間ない; 疲れを知らない
Meaning
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
Example
Her untiring efforts finally led to success.
彼女の不屈の努力は最終的に成功に繋がった。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

借金がある; 感謝している
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
私は先生のすべての指導に深く感謝しています。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

散らかった; 無秩序な;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
彼女の散らかった部屋は、どこにでも散らばった服でいっぱいでした。
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

無情な; 冷酷な; 非情な
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
彼は他人の感情を無視して冷酷に振る舞った。
B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

ストーブ
Meaning
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat
Example
She cooked dinner on the gas stove.
彼女はガスストーブで夕食を作った。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

道徳的な; 道徳的に説教する
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
彼の道徳的なコメントは観客をイライラさせた。
B1 adjective /ˈʌpər/

upper

上部
Meaning
higher in position or rank
Example
The upper floor of the building is under renovation.
建物の上の階は改装中です。
B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

先住民の
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
先住民の植物は地元の環境にうまく適応しています。
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

とげのある
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
とげのあるサボテンが砂漠の中で高く立っていました。
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

クラスター
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
ぶどうは密なクラスターで成長した。
B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

分析
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
データ分析は機械学習モデルにとって重要です。
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

生き残った人、特に他の人が亡くなった後に生き残った人
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
彼女はがんのサバイバーで、今は他の患者を助けています。
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

保育園
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
彼女は保育園で働いており、赤ちゃんの世話をしています。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

ターバン
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
シク教の男性はカラフルなターバンを着けていました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

拒絶する
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
彼は無謀な兄を拒絶する決断をしました。
C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

説得力
Meaning
The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
Example
Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.
彼女の説得力は、チームに彼女の提案に従わせました。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

利己主義
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
彼の決断はしばしば他人への配慮よりも利己主義に駆り立てられていた。
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

変形する
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
高温がプラスチック容器を変形させ始めた。
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

実行する
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
マネージャーは効率を向上させるために変更を実行しました。
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗議者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
抗議者はその原因について情熱的に話しました。
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

潜在的または隠された
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
彼の芸術的な才能は何年もの間潜在的なままでした。
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

物理的
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
物理的なコンポーネントがシステムの基盤を形成します。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

制御不能な
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
山火事は制御不能な方法で広がり、広範囲に被害をもたらした。
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害を及ぼす動物
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
害虫は作物を損傷し、病気を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

転覆
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
政府は反乱者が転覆を計画していると非難した。
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

失業
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
今年の失業率は大幅に増加しました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

埋め込む
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
ジャーナリストは部隊に埋め込まれて、最前線から報告を行った。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪs.kəl/

fiscal

財政の
Meaning
Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or public money management.
Example
The government introduced new fiscal policies to control inflation.
政府はインフレを抑制するために新しい財政政策を導入しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

信じない
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
彼が有名人に会ったと主張したとき、彼女は彼に信じない目を向けた。
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

ファッション
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
ミニマリストデザインは現在ファッションです。
B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

文字通り
Meaning
in a literal manner or sense; exactly
Example
He was literally running for three hours without stopping.
彼は文字通り3時間休まずに走り続けていた。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

切歯
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
歯科医は彼の上の左側の切歯が欠けていることに気づきました。
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定住; 合意
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
初期の定住地は川の近くに建設され、水を簡単に取り入れるようにされていました。
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

設立する
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
彼らは1995年に会社を設立しました。
C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

図々しい
Meaning
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
Example
His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
彼の図々しいコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

効果
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
新しい政策の効果はまだ評価中です。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

弁護できない
Meaning
not able to be protected or justified
Example
The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.
大臣の発言は公衆によって弁護できないとみなされました。
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求する
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
彼女は医者になるという夢を追い求めることに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

懐疑論者
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
その科学者は確固たる証拠のない理論に懐疑的でした。
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

多才
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
彼の多才さは、複数の分野で彼を成功させました。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

前庭
Meaning
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
Example
The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.
車はホテルの前庭に駐車されていました。
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

サソリ
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
サソリは昼間、岩の下に隠れていました。
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

棺の上に広げる布; 陰鬱な雰囲気を作り出す暗いカバー
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
煙のヴェールが燃える建物の上に掛かっていた。
A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

幸せに
Meaning
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
Example
The children played happily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で幸せに遊びました。
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

軽くつねる
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
冷たい風が私の顔を軽くつねった。
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

斑点のある
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
古い鏡の斑点のある表面は、独特の魅力を与えました。
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

習慣
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
目をこすることは有害な習慣です。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

抗酸化物質
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
緑茶には老化を遅らせる強力な抗酸化物質が含まれています。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

弁証法の専門家
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
ソクラテスはしばしば歴史上最も偉大な弁証法の専門家と見なされます。
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

コスモロジー
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
彼女は宇宙の起源を理解するためにコスモロジーを学んだ。
B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

つる植物
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
そのつる植物は壁を登り、緑の葉で覆った。
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

ホルモン
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
インスリンは血糖値をコントロールするホルモンです。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

返品可能
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
ボトルはデポジット返金のために返品可能です。
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

部分
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
各パートナーは会社の利益の平等な部分を受け取りました。
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

ウォーキングフィッシュ
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
ウォーキングフィッシュは乾燥した土地を越えて新しい水源を見つけることができます。
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

不整脈
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
患者は不整脈を持っていた。
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 /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 /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

大げさな言葉
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
彼の選挙演説はボンバストに満ちていたが、実際の実質は欠けていた。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

人里離れた場所
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
彼らは人里離れた村に滞在しました。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

余剰
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。
C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

アルプスを越えて
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
ローマ人はフランスをトランザルピン・ガリアと呼んでいました。
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前に
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
彼女は銀行で以前働いていたが、自分のビジネスを始める前だった。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北極星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
船乗りはポールスターを使って海を渡った。
A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

釣り
Meaning
the activity of catching fish
Example
Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.
フィッシングは沿岸の村で人気のある活動です。
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

非協力的な
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
証人は非協力的で、質問に答えることを拒否した。
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。
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

カナダの
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
彼女はカナダの文化と伝統を楽しんでいます。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

お世辞; おべっか
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
彼のオベッカは誰にも彼の誠実さを納得させることができなかった。
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

他の単語やフレーズの文字を並べ替えて作られた単語またはフレーズ。
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
'listen' は 'silent' のアナグラムです。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

従順
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
彼女の従順さは彼女を同僚の中で人気者にしました。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

フォスフォレッセンス
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
深海の生物は美しいフォスフォレッセンスを示しました。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

やせ衰えた
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
そのやせ衰えた犬は放置された家から救出されました。
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

測定された
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
彼女は冷静で測定された口調で話しました。
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

測る
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
出荷前に荷物を測ってください。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

金持ち; 裕福な; 富裕な
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
彼女は広範な不動産を持つ裕福な家庭から来ています。
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

気難しく支配的な女性
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
キャラクターは騒々しく支配的なターマガントとして描かれました。
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

討論
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
ガバナンスに関する討論はセッション全体を通して行われました。
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

再生農業
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
再生農業は土壌の肥沃度と生物多様性を向上させます。
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

ブーゲンビリア
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
庭の壁を登るブーゲンビリアが美しい紫色の展示を作り出します。
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

脂肪
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
ナッツとアボカドから得られる健康的な脂肪は、脳機能をサポートします。
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

無罪を言い渡す
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
陪審員は被告をすべての告発から無罪にすると決定しました。
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

飛び込む
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
彼は暑い日にプールにダイブすることに決めました。
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

その後すぐに
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
彼は自分の間違いを認め、すぐに彼女は彼を許しました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

採石場 / 獲物
Meaning
A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.
Example
The workers quarried limestone from the hill.
作業員は丘から石灰岩を採掘しました。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋の
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
赤と金の秋の色が森を満たした。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

フォアキャッスル
Meaning
The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.
Example
The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.
船員たちはシフト後にフォアキャッスルに集まりました。
A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

運
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
彼女は面接で良い運を持っていました。
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

困惑させる
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
その複雑なパズルは学生を困惑させた。
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

考古学
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology 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ぶことに決めました。
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

驚くべき、衝撃的な、すばらしい
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
魔法使いの驚くべきトリックは観客を言葉を失わせました。
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

比喩的な
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
彼は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使った。
C1 noun

Kin

家族; 親戚;
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

パピルス
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
古代の巻物はパピルスに書かれていました。
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

プランテーション
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
サトウキビのプランテーションは谷を越えて数マイルも広がっていました。
B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

要素
Meaning
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
Example
Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.
信頼は強い関係の重要な要素です。
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

門番
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
ドアキーパーは皆がホールに入る前に通行証を確認した。
A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

へ
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
彼は公園へ向かって走っています。
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

静かな
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
彼女はよく子供時代の静かな日々を思い出します。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

オリーブの枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
彼は長年の敵対後、ライバルにオリーブの枝を差し出した。
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

悪意; 憎しみ; 敵意;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
彼の批評には悪意はなかった、ただの正直なフィードバックだった。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

生む / 引き起こす
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
暴力はさらなる暴力を生む。
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

男の子
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
その男の子は遊び場を走り回った。
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

反逆者
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
その若い反逆者は学校の規則に従うことを拒否した。
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

警戒
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
サイバーセキュリティでは、継続的な警戒が必要です。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

無気力
Meaning
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
Example
After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.
長いハイキングの後、彼は無気力でやる気が出なかった。
C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

祝う
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
私たちは式で卒業生を祝いました。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

ぽっちゃり
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
赤ちゃんはぽっちゃりしたほっぺたをしています。
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

遺産
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
その指輪は祖母から受け継がれた家族の遺産です。
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

ほのめかす
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
教授は講義中にシェイクスピアに言及した。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

傭兵
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
傭兵は、忠誠心のないただのハイヤーリングとして解雇された。
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除する
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
彼は論争の後、クラブから排除された。