A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

訪問者

Meaning

a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time

Example

The museum had many visitors last weekend.

博物館には先週末、多くの訪問者がいました。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

相殺する

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

運動はストレスの悪影響を相殺できます。

C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

オノマトペ

Meaning

The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.

Example

The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.

'バズ'という言葉はオノマトペの一例です。

C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

窯

Meaning

a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks

Example

The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.

陶芸家は粘土の壺を窯で焼くために置きました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障害

Meaning

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.

Example

Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.

資金不足はプロジェクトの大きな障害です。

B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

オーガニック食品

Meaning

Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.

オーガニック食品は加工食品よりも健康的です。

C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

魅了する

Meaning

To fill someone with great delight or joy.

Example

The beautiful music enraptured the audience.

美しい音楽は観客を魅了しました。

C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

砂利

Meaning

Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.

Example

The driveway was covered with gravel.

ドライブウェイは砂利で覆われていました。

C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

確認

Meaning

The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.

Example

Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.

自己肯定の毎日の確認は自信を高めます。

B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

退屈させる

Meaning

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

Example

The lecture began to bore the students.

講義は学生を退屈させ始めた。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

仲介者

Meaning

a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another

Example

He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.

彼は二つの家族間の対立を解決するために仲介者として行動しました。

C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

幸せ

Meaning

To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.

Example

She primped in front of the mirror before the party.

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 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

Meaning

Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.

Example

He works in the rarefied world of classical music.

B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

ヘルメット

Meaning

a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers

Example

The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.

サイクリストは常に安全性と視認性のために明るい黄色いヘルメットを着用していました。

C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

熱く乾燥した風

Meaning

A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.

Example

The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.

シロッコは街を耐えられないほど暑く、ほこりっぽくした。

A1 noun /iːst/

east

東

Meaning

The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.

Example

The sun rises in the east.

太陽は東から昇ります。

C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

司教帽子

Meaning

a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material

Example

The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.

司教は儀式の間に司教帽子を頭に載せました。

A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

契約

Meaning

Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.

Example

Agreements strengthen partnerships.

契約はパートナーシップを強化します。

C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

技術

Meaning

A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.

Example

The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.

水彩画のアーティストのテクニックは審査員に感銘を与えた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

頑固な, 譲らない, 固執した

Meaning

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Example

His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.

彼の頑固な態度が合意を遅らせました。

A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

失われた

Meaning

Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.

Example

He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.

彼は鍵を失い、家に入れませんでした。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

かすかな光

Meaning

A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.

Example

A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.

彼女の目に希望のかすかな光が輝いていた。

C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

人々の態度、願望、その他の心理的基準に基づいて人々を研究し分類すること

Meaning

The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.

Example

Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.

サイコグラフィックスは消費者の購買動機を明らかにします。

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

認める

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

彼は教師に自分の間違いを認めなければならなかった。

C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

噛む

Meaning

to chew food thoroughly before swallowing

Example

He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.

彼はゆっくりとパンを噛んで飲み込んだ。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

表現的

Meaning

Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.

Example

The artist preferred a representational style of painting.

アーティストは表現的な絵画スタイルを好んでいました。

B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

正直

Meaning

the quality of being truthful and sincere

Example

Honesty is the best policy in all situations.

正直はすべての状況で最良の方針です。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

恥をかかせる

Meaning

to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame

Example

She was mortified when she tripped on stage.

彼女はステージでつまずいたとき、とても恥ずかしかった。

C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

授乳

Meaning

the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals

Example

The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.

医者は、出産後の授乳が自然なプロセスであると説明しました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

失禁

Meaning

lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint

Example

The patient was incontinent after surgery.

手術後、患者は失禁していた。

B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.

Example

She stamped her foot in frustration.

C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

接線

Meaning

the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry

Example

The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.

円と直線は1点で接する状態にあります。

C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

栄養失調; 不適切な栄養

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment

Example

Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.

子供たちの間で栄養失調は深刻な公衆衛生の問題です。

C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

バラスト

Meaning

heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle

Example

The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.

嵐の中で船が安定を保つためにバラストが積まれていました。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

シンプルで快適; 飾らない; 外見が素朴; 居心地の良い、親しみやすい

Meaning

simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar

Example

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

彼女は小さなカフェの居心地の良い雰囲気を楽しんでいた。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

励ましの; モチベーションを与える

Meaning

giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating

Example

The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.

先生の励ましの言葉は生徒たちを励ました。

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

調整する

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

彼女は優しさで批判を和らげようとした。

C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

逆転

Meaning

A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.

Example

In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.

詩では、逆転は強調を作るためによく使われます。

C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

ストイック主義

Meaning

The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

Example

His stoicism during hardship was admirable.

困難な時に彼のストイック主義は賞賛に値した。

B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

リノベーション; 改修

Meaning

the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state

Example

The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.

その古い家は昨年完全な改修を受けました。

C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制

Meaning

The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.

Example

Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.

多くの文化は一夫一妻制を理想的な結婚形態として奨励しています。

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

婚約者

Meaning

a man who is engaged to be married

Example

Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.

サラは家族の夕食の際に婚約者を両親に紹介しました。

C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

グラファイト

Meaning

a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

Example

The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.

アーティストはグラファイト鉛筆を使って肖像画を描きました。

B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

武器

Meaning

weapons and ammunition; firearms

Example

The soldiers carried their arms into battle.

兵士たちは戦闘に武器を持ち込んだ。

C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

いたずら好き

Meaning

playfully mischievous

Example

The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.

子供はおもちゃを隠す前にいたずらっぽい笑顔を見せました。

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。

C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

山間の湖

Meaning

A small mountain lake or pool.

Example

We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.

私たちは高原で静かな山間の湖の近くにキャンプをしました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

老朽

Meaning

worn out or weakened by age or neglect

Example

The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.

その老朽化した家は崩壊寸前でした。

C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

分離主義者

Meaning

A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.

Example

The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.

分離主義者グループは中央政府からの独立を要求した。

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操縦する

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

彼は狭い通りを慎重に車をステアしました。

C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

ふるいにかける / 注意深く調べる

Meaning

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

Example

She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.

ケーキのミックスに加える前に、小麦粉をふるいにかけました。

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

遊び好きな, 活発な

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

子犬はとても遊び好きで、庭を走り回っていました。

C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

振る舞う

Meaning

to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way

Example

She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.

彼女は式典中に優雅に振る舞いました。

B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

制限する

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

政府はプラスチック袋の使用を制限することを決定しました。

C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

ドッグローズ

Meaning

A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows

Example

The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.

ドッグローズの低木は、田舎の道沿いに野生で育ちました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

状況

Meaning

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

Example

She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.

彼女は困難な状況に勇敢に対処しました。

A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

結婚している

Meaning

having a husband or wife

Example

She is married to a doctor.

彼女は医者と結婚しています。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

招待者

Meaning

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

Example

The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.

招待者は入口で客を温かく迎えた。

C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

電気を通す; 興奮させる

Meaning

to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely

Example

The speaker's speech electrified the audience.

スピーカーのスピーチは聴衆を興奮させた。

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。

C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

潤滑

Meaning

The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.

Example

Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.

目の潤滑は健康にとって重要です。

B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

葬式

Meaning

a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation

Example

Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.

何百人もの人々が葬式に出席し、愛された教師に敬意を表しました。

B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

競技, 挑戦

Meaning

verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute

Example

She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.

彼女は現職に対して選挙に挑戦することを決定しました。

C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

監禁

Meaning

the condition of being imprisoned or confined

Example

After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.

長年の監禁の後、囚人は最終的に解放されました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

Meaning

Not able to be divided or separated.

Example

The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.

B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

統合。統一。

Meaning

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Example

Integration of networks will improve global communication.

ネットワークの統合は、グローバルなコミュニケーションを改善します。

C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

外交官

Meaning

A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.

Example

The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.

外交官は交渉を巧みに取り扱いました。

A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

眠る

Meaning

to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive

Example

I need to sleep for eight hours every night.

毎晩8時間寝る必要があります。

B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

特典

Meaning

A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.

Example

One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.

ここで働くことの特典の一つは、毎週金曜日に無料ランチが提供されることです。

C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

火葬場

Meaning

a place where dead bodies are cremated

Example

The crematory was located near the cemetery.

火葬場は墓地の近くにありました。

C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

息を吐くこと

Meaning

The action of breathing out.

Example

Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.

ゆっくりした息を吐くことは神経系を落ち着かせます。

C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

破裂; 関係の断絶

Meaning

breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations

Example

The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.

パイプラインの破裂が大規模な石油漏れを引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景

Meaning

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

Example

The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.

その舞台の背景は美しい山の景色でした。

B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

薄暗く

Meaning

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

Example

The room was dimly lit by a single candle.

部屋は一本のろうそくで薄暗く照らされていた。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

不安定な

Meaning

not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability

Example

The instable political situation worried foreign investors.

不安定な政治状況が外国の投資家を心配させた。

C2 adjective /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

quadrate

正方形

Meaning

square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something

Example

The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.

タイルは整然とした正方形の形状をしており、床を整然と見せていました。

C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

賛辞の

Meaning

Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.

Example

The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.

スピーカーはリーダーの業績について賛辞の言葉を述べました。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

子爵

Meaning

A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.

Example

The viscount inherited the estate from his father.

子爵は父親から領地を相続しました。

C1 noun /meər/

Mare

雌馬

Meaning

an adult female horse

Example

The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.

美しい雌馬が草原を駆け抜けた。

C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

兆し, 保護

Meaning

A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.

Example

The project was launched under the auspice of the government.

そのプロジェクトは政府の保護のもとで開始されました。

A2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɔːr/

indoor

屋内の

Meaning

situated, occurring, or used inside a building

Example

Indoor plants can improve air quality at home.

屋内の植物は家の空気の質を改善できます。

C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

メトロノーム

Meaning

A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.

Example

She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.

彼女は安定したタイミングを保つためにメトロノームを使ってピアノを練習していた。

C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

簡単な; 浅薄な; 深みのない

Meaning

easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth

Example

His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.

彼の簡単な説明は実際の問題に対処しませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物

Meaning

an important or famous person

Example

He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.

彼は文学の世界で偉大な人物と見なされています。

A2 noun /stres/

stress

ストレス

Meaning

Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

Example

Excessive stress can lead to health issues.

過度のストレスは健康に問題を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

起源, 創世

Meaning

The origin or mode of formation of something.

Example

The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.

インターネットの起源は世界を永遠に変えました。

C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

打撲、内出血

Meaning

a bruise or injury without breaking the skin

Example

The boxer had several contusions after the match.

ボクサーは試合後にいくつかの打撲を受けていました。

A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

隠す

Meaning

to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view

Example

Children like to hide during games.

子供たちはゲームのときに隠れるのが好きです。

C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

選挙区

Meaning

A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.

Example

She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.

彼女は選挙区で疲れ知らずに選挙運動を行いました。

C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

深刻な; 緊急の; 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

Example

The country is facing a dire economic crisis.

その国は深刻な経済危機に直面している。

B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

沈む

Meaning

to go down below the surface; to descend

Example

The ship sinks in the deep ocean.

船は深い海に沈みます。

B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

部門

Meaning

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

Example

The company has a separate division for research and development.

会社には研究開発のための専用の部門があります。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

非凡な; 顕著な;

Meaning

very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected

Example

The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.

魔法使いのパフォーマンスは非凡で、すべての人を驚かせました

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

無慈悲な; 残酷な; 情け容赦ない

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

その無慈悲な独裁者は、彼の敵に対して一切の慈悲を示さなかった。

B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

謎

Meaning

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle

Example

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

その古代の謎は何年もの間、すべての学者を困らせました。

B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

Keep

生活費; 城の最強部分

Meaning

food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle

Example

He worked hard to earn his keep and support his family.

彼は家族を支えるために一生懸命働いた。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁の珊瑚は多くの海の生き物を守ります。

C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ギザギザの縁を作る

Meaning

To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.

Example

The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.

職人はより良い切断のためにナイフの刃をセレイトしました。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国通貨 / 優れた

Meaning

British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.

Example

She was praised for her sterling work on the project.

プロジェクトでの優れた仕事が称賛されました。

A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

国

Meaning

a nation with its own government and borders

Example

Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.

バングラデシュは豊かな文化を持つ美しい国です。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太陽の

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

この家は太陽エネルギーで動いています。

C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分類学者

Meaning

A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.

Example

The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.

その分類学者は新しい昆虫の種を発見しました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

勇敢な

Meaning

Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.

Example

The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.

その勇敢な若い騎手は挑戦から決して後退しなかった。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

先駆者

Meaning

A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.

Example

The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.

ライト兄弟は現代の航空の先駆者でした。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

ほどく

Meaning

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

Example

She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.

彼女は枝から髪の毛をほどこうとしました。

A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

遅れた

Meaning

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

Example

He arrived late to the meeting.

彼は会議に遅れて到着した。

C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

Meaning

Bold and without shame; shameless.

Example

She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.

C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

六重奏

Meaning

a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers

Example

The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.

ジャズのセクステットは、小さなクラブを温かく層状の音で満たしました。

C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Meaning

A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.

Example

The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.

B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

セーター

Meaning

a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head

Example

She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.

彼女は寒い冬の夕方に温かいセーターを着ていた。

C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

核心

Meaning

the most important or decisive point of an issue

Example

The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.

問題の核心はコミュニケーション不足にあります。

C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

卵型

Meaning

egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse

Example

The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスの中央に卵型の形を描きました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

言葉では表現できない

Meaning

impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description

Example

The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.

夕日の美しさは言葉では表現できないほどでした。

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

適切な

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

彼女は新しい概念をすぐに理解できる適切な学生です。

A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

椅子

Meaning

a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs

Example

Please sit on the chair.

椅子に座ってください。

A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

傷つける

Meaning

to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally

Example

My back hurts from sitting too long.

長時間座っていたので、背中が痛いです。

C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

強化する

Meaning

To make something firm, strong, or more certain.

Example

The company solidified its position in the market.

その会社は市場での位置を固めました。

C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住居

Meaning

a place of residence; a home

Example

They invited us to their humble abode.

彼らは私たちを彼らの質素な住居に招待しました。