B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

振動する

Meaning

To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.

Example

The phone began to vibrate on the table.

電話がテーブルの上で振動し始めました。

C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

精緻なソロパッセージ

Meaning

An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.

Example

The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.

ピアニストは最後の楽章の前に素晴らしいカデンツァを演奏しました。

C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿の角

Meaning

The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.

Example

The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.

鹿の角は毎年大きくなります。

C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

侵入, 異常に大量の昆虫や動物がある場所に存在すること

Meaning

The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.

Example

The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.

キッチンにおけるアリの侵入は、即座に害虫駆除対策を講じる結果となった。

C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

間接的または皮肉な

Meaning

Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.

Example

She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.

彼女は彼の仕事に対して間接的な褒め言葉を言った。

B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

楽しませる、快適な

Meaning

giving pleasure or enjoyment

Example

Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.

良い本を読むことは楽しい活動です。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 寛大; 優しい

Meaning

generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness

Example

She is known for her charitable work in the community.

彼女は地域社会での慈善活動で知られています。

C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

格闘する, 取り組む

Meaning

to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent

Example

The company is grappling with financial difficulties.

その会社は財務問題に取り組んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

おしゃべりな人

Meaning

a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way

Example

Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.

パーティーでみんなはそのおしゃべりな人を避けた、なぜなら彼は他の誰にも話す機会を与えなかったから。

A1 pronoun /juː/

you

あなた

Meaning

used to refer to the person or people being spoken to

Example

You are doing a great job!

あなたは素晴らしい仕事をしています！

C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

不透明, 理解しにくい

Meaning

Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.

Example

The glass was too opaque to see through.

そのガラスは不透明すぎて、透けて見えませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

共感的

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

彼女は友人の苦しみに共感的でした。

C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

実存的

Meaning

Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.

Example

She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.

彼女は中年に実存的な危機を経験した。

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。

C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

幸福

Meaning

To travel or wander from place to place.

Example

He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。

B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

志す

Meaning

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Example

Many students aspire to study abroad.

多くの学生が海外で勉強することを目指しています。

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

人質

Meaning

a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive

Example

The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.

警察は慎重に交渉し、すべての人質を無傷で解放することを確保しました。

B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

落ち込ませる

Meaning

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

Example

The gloomy weather tends to depress people.

陰鬱な天気は人々を落ち込ませる傾向がある。

C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

皮を剥ぐ/厳しく批判する

Meaning

to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely

Example

The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.

シェフは魚を料理する前に皮を剥ぎました。

B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

顔を赤らめる

Meaning

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

Example

She blushed when he complimented her.

彼女は彼に褒められた時、顔が赤くなった。

A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

オムレツ

Meaning

a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling

Example

She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.

彼女は朝食にチーズオムレツを作った。

C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

回避的な, 狡猾な, 曖昧な

Meaning

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Example

He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.

彼は問題を避けるために回避的な答えをしました。

A2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/

Enjoyable

楽しい; 快適な

Meaning

pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure

Example

The movie was very enjoyable and made everyone laugh.

その映画はとても楽しくて、皆を笑わせました。

C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

いたずら; だまし; ハッタリ

Meaning

a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people

Example

The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.

エイリアンの着陸に関するニュースは、いたずら好きな人たちによって作られた精巧なジョークだったことが判明した。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

非武装

Meaning

Not equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.

警察は捜索中に容疑者が武装していないことを発見した。

C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠

Meaning

A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.

Example

The hot afternoon filled her with languor.

暑い午後は彼女を倦怠で満たしました。

C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全に理解し吸収する; 知識や文化に統合する

Meaning

To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.

Example

Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.

移民はしばしば新しい文化に適応するのに苦労しています。

C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

風上に最も近い帆走

Meaning

of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Example

The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.

ヨットは波を切りながら風上に近い方向で進んでいた。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

幸せ

Meaning

A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.

Example

They discovered kindred spirits in each other.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

大きなカラフルなバンダナ

Meaning

A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.

Example

He tied a red bandanna around his neck.

彼は首に赤いバンダナを結んだ。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

敬われない

Meaning

not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor

Example

He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.

長年の奉仕が無視され、彼は敬われないと感じた。

C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

不吉な; 脅威の

Meaning

giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding

Example

The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.

嵐の前に、暗い雲は不吉に見えました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

自由な

Meaning

not restricted or confined; free

Example

The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.

アーティストは制限のない表現の自由を楽しんだ。

B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

制限

Meaning

A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.

Example

Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.

データの制限は政策決定に影響を与えます。

C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

流入

Meaning

A large arrival or flow of people or things.

Example

The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.

その都市は祭りの期間中に観光客の流入を経験しました。

C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

膨らんだ、膨張した、または pompous なスタイル

Meaning

Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.

Example

His tumid prose was difficult to read.

彼の膨らんだ散文は読むのが難しかった。

B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

獣

Meaning

a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person

Example

The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.

ライオンはジャングルの猛獣です。

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

羊飼い

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

羊飼いは自分の群れを緑の牧草地に導いた。

B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

魅力

Meaning

An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.

Example

The glamor of city life attracts many young people.

都市生活の魅力は多くの若者を引きつけます。

B1 verb /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

establish

設立する

Meaning

To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.

Example

The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.

その会社はダッカに新しいオフィスを設立する予定です。

C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲労

Meaning

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Example

After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.

長いハイキングの後、疲労感がグループに広がった。

A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

怒っている; 精神的に病んでいる; 狂っている

Meaning

angry; mentally ill; insane

Example

He was mad at his friend for being late.

彼は友達が遅れたことで怒っていた。

B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

巨大な; 驚くべき; 異常な

Meaning

extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary

Example

She made tremendous progress in her studies.

彼女は勉強で巨大な進歩を遂げました。

C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

勅令

Meaning

An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.

Example

The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.

王は公共の場での喫煙を禁止するエディクトを発行しました。

A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

幸福

Meaning

plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens

Example

Children are playing on the grass.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

A1 verb /luːz/

lose

失う

Meaning

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

Example

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

私は再び鍵を失いたくありません。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

exhilarated

興奮した

Meaning

feeling very happy, animated, or elated

Example

She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.

彼女はマラソンを終えた後、とても興奮していた。

C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

信徒

Meaning

Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.

Example

The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.

教会は信徒を歓迎し、イベントに参加するよう呼びかけた。

B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

本能

Meaning

A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.

Example

Birds build nests by instinct.

鳥は本能で巣を作ります。

A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

下

Meaning

in or to a lower position than something

Example

The cat is under the table.

猫はテーブルの下にいます。

C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

接線の

Meaning

relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something

Example

His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.

彼のコメントは議論の主要なトピックには関連していなかった。

B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

憐れみ; 同情;

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment

Example

I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.

私は雨の中でホームレスの男性に対して憐れみを感じました。

C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

音楽作品（繰り返しのテーマを持つ）

Meaning

a musical composition with a recurring leading theme

Example

The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.

ピアニストは生き生きとしたロンドでリサイタルを終えました。

A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

最も大きい

Meaning

largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big

Example

This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.

これは私たちが直面した中で最も大きな挑戦です。

C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

ブラックプラム

Meaning

a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste

Example

I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.

私は庭の木から新鮮なブラックプラムをいくつか摘みました。

A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

オリンピック競技大会

Meaning

The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.

Example

The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.

オリンピック競技大会は世界のトップアスリートを集めます。

A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

宝石類

Meaning

ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones

Example

She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.

彼女は結婚式で美しい宝石類を身につけていた。

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分類

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

動物の分類は、彼らの生物学を理解するのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

抑圧; 虐待; 圧政;

Meaning

cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment

Example

The people fought against political oppression.

人々は政治的な抑圧に反対して戦った。

C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

初心者

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a field or activity.

Example

As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.

プログラミングの初心者として、彼女は常に指導を必要としていた。

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

婚約者

Meaning

a woman who is engaged to be married

Example

John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.

ジョンは彼の婚約者に美しい婚約指輪を買いました。

B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

柱

Meaning

a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system

Example

The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.

古代の寺院は巨大な石の柱によって支えられていました。

C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

節制

Meaning

not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation

Example

She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.

彼女は節制した生活を送り、すべての贅沢を避けた。

B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

最適温度

Meaning

The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose

Example

Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.

冬は農業に最適な温度を提供します。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

銅

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

銅は良い電気導体です。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

無関心

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

彼女は試合の結果に無関心だった。

C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

聖地; 神殿; 祈りの場

Meaning

a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint

Example

Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.

巡礼者たちは健康を祈るために神殿を訪れます。

A1 noun neɪmz

Names

名前

Meaning

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

Example

Names of family members are written on the family tree.

家族の名前は家系図に書かれています。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

変形; 身体的欠陥

Meaning

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

Example

The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.

事故は彼の左手に永続的な変形を引き起こしました。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

説得力のある; 信頼できる; 説得力のある; 誰かに何かを信じさせることができる

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

彼の説得力のある議論は全陪審員を納得させました。

C1 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

記念品

Meaning

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Example

She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.

彼女は私たちの友情の記念として小さなロケットをくれました。

B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

恋人

Meaning

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

Example

She met her lover at the café every evening.

彼女は毎晩カフェで恋人と会っていました。

B2 noun /er/

Heir

相続人

Meaning

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death

Example

The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.

若い王子は王位の正当な相続人であり、いつか王になるでしょう。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

断続的

Meaning

Happening irregularly, not continuously.

Example

The rain was intermittent throughout the day.

雨は一日中断続的でした。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

アンティフォニー

Meaning

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

Example

The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.

大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。

B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

実際の

Meaning

real and existing, not just imagined or supposed

Example

The actual cost was higher than expected.

実際のコストは予想より高かった。

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

和音

Meaning

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.

Example

She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.

彼女はギターでシンプルな和音を弾いた。

C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

二重母音

Meaning

A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

Example

The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.

'コイン'という単語には二重母音が含まれています。

B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

プレゼンテーション

Meaning

The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.

Example

The presentation of the new product was well received.

新しい製品のプレゼンテーションはよく受け入れられました。

C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

軽視する

Meaning

to make something seem less important than it really is

Example

The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.

会社は新しい製品のリスクを軽視しようとしました。

C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

本好きな; 学問的な

Meaning

studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying

Example

She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.

彼女は本好きな性格と文学への愛で知られていました。

B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

家具を設置する、提供する

Meaning

to provide or supply with furniture or equipment

Example

They furnished the new house with modern furniture.

彼らは新しい家に現代的な家具を備えました。

C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

賢明な; 判断力のある; 経験豊かな

Meaning

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

Example

The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.

長老の賢明な助言が問題を解決するのに役立った。

C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

未熟者, 経験不足, 新しく設立された

Meaning

New, inexperienced, newly established.

Example

The fledgling startup needs investment.

その新興企業は投資が必要です。

B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主義

Meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Example

Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.

過度な官僚主義は意思決定を遅らせることがあります。

C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

基数

Meaning

the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built

Example

In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.

数学では、十進法の基数は十です。

C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

落胆させる

Meaning

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

Example

The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.

継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。

B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定収入

Meaning

Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.

Example

Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.

固定収入の投資は信頼性の高いリターンを提供します。

C1 adjective /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

目眩, とても興奮している

Meaning

Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.

Example

She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.

彼女は何度も回った後、目が回った。

C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

害

Meaning

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

Example

Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.

偽の情報を広めることは、コミュニティに害を与えることです。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

通過可能な

Meaning

Capable of being passed through or entered.

Example

The thin wall was easily penetrable.

薄い壁は簡単に通過可能でした。

ロイヤルベンガルタイガー

Meaning

A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.

Example

The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.

ロイヤルベンガルタイガーはスンダルバンスの象徴的な種です。