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C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

突然立ち止まる / 攻撃する
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
彼は裁判所を出るとき、記者に道を遮られた。
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

バリケード
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
抗議者たちは通りにバリケードを作った。
C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

宣伝する
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
その会社は新しい製品をゲームチェンジャーとして宣伝した。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

生じる
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
スピーチは人々の間に希望を生んだ。
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

聖体を入れるための小さな容器
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
司祭は病人を訪れる前に聖体をピクスに入れました。
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

発光現象
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
ホタルの発光現象が森を照らしました。
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

幸福
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
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。
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

軟膏
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
医師は彼の腕のやけどのために軟膏を処方しました。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
苦瓜はその苦味を減らすために香辛料と一緒に調理されます。
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

ライトグリーン
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
彼女はガーデンパーティーにライトグリーンのドレスを着て行きました。
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

背骨; 構造物の中央支柱
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
事故で背骨を傷つけました。
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

土壌の状態（作物を植えるための適合性）
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
農家は種を植える前に土壌のtilthを確認しました。
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

参加する
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
来週の会議に参加します。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

長年の
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
彼女は私の家族の長年の友人です。
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

美的
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
その建物の美的なデザインは多くの訪問者を引き寄せました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

仲裁
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
その仲裁は二つのチーム間の対立を解決するのに役立ちました。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

謎
Meaning
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Example
Life remains an enigma to many.
人生は多くの人にとって謎のままです。
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

植民地
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
インディアはかつてイギリスの植民地でした。
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

スリム
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
彼女は新しいドレスでスリムに見えた。
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

励ます
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
教師は生徒に質問をするように励ますべきです。
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

一度に生産または処理されたアイテムの量
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
彼女は今朝、新しいバッチのクッキーを焼いた。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

クレイジー; バカ; 精神的に不安定
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
彼のクレイジーな行動でみんなが笑った。
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

臆病な
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
臆病なリーダーは難しい決断を避けていた。
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

弁論術
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
彼の卓越した弁論術は、ディベートコンペティションで彼に勝利をもたらしました。
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。
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

口頭試験
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce テストはコミュニケーションスキルを評価します。
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

総督
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
王は遠くの州を監督するために総督を任命しました。
A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

文化
Meaning
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
Example
Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.
異なる文化について学ぶことは、多様性を理解し、評価するのに役立ちます。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

生殖器に関連する
Meaning
relating to the reproductive organs
Example
The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.
医師は生殖器の衛生の重要性を説明しました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

緊急
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
マネージャーは同時にいくつかの緊急の問題に対処しなければならなかった。
C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

宗教的な衣装
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
司祭は儀式中に金色の聖衣を着ていた。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

ペンネームの使用
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
その作家はキャリア全体を通してペンネームを使用していました。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保護措置
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
データ漏洩を防ぐために新しい保護措置が実施されました。
C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

奪取
Meaning
to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
Example
The general tried to usurp the king's throne.
将軍は王の玉座を奪おうとした。
C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

乾かす
Meaning
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
Example
The scorching sun began to parch the fields.
焼けつくような太陽が畑を乾かし始めました。
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

仮面, 偽装
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
彼の優しさは信頼を得るための単なる仮面だった。
C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

黄色のオレアンダー
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
Example
The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.
黄色のオレアンダーは暖かい気候で一年中花を咲かせます。
C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

資本化
Meaning
The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.
Example
The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.
その会社の資本化は市場価値で10億ドルに達しました。
B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

埋める
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
犬は庭に骨を埋める。
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

継続性
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
リーダーシップにおける継続性の維持は、組織の安定性にとって不可欠です。
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

容赦ない競争
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
権力のための容赦ない競争は社会問題を引き起こします。
B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

達成する
Meaning
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
Example
She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
彼女は医者になるという夢を達成するために一生懸命働いた。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
中年の男性が新しいキャリアを始めた。
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

二重の
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
彼女は二つの国の二重国籍を持っています。
C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化する
Meaning
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
Children often idealize their parents.
子供たちはしばしば親を理想化します。
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

残虐行為
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
その残虐行為は国際社会を震撼させた。
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

日陰のエリア
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
私たちは川の岸辺の日陰のエリアに座っていました。
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

後悔
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
彼女は自分の辛辣な言葉に深い後悔を感じていました。
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

雇用者
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
雇用者は熟練した労働者を引き付けるために、より良い福利厚生を約束しました。
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

意地悪
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

降格
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
マネージャーはパフォーマンスが悪いため、従業員を降格させることに決めました。
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

荒廃させる
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
ハリケーンは沿岸の村を荒廃させた。
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

無能
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
彼の意思決定の無能さは彼のキャリアに影響を与えた。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

広範囲な
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
彼らは丘の頂上からの広範囲な景色を楽しんだ。
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

先見の明がある; 創造的;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
スティーブ・ジョブズはテクノロジーを革新した先見の明があるリーダーでした。
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

カルヴァン主義
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
カルヴァン主義はプロテスタント神学の形成に重要な役割を果たした。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

肩章
Meaning
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Example
The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.
将軍の制服は、両肩に金色のエポーレットが付いていた。
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

側面
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
サッカー選手は素早い側面パスをしました。
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

編み込み
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

行き詰まり
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
交渉は行き詰まりました。
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

尽きることのない
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
彼の尽きることのないエネルギーは、彼がプロジェクトに休むことなく取り組むことを可能にしました。
A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

センター
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
最初のロボット手術センターはランプールに設立されました。
A2 noun /læb/

lab

実験室
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
学生たちは化学実験室で実験を行いました。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

セーター
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
彼は寒い冬の夕方に温かいセーターを着ていた。
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

眉をひそめる
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
彼女は悪いニュースを聞いて、眉をひそめた。
A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

支払う
Meaning
to give money in exchange for goods or services
Example
I need to pay my bills on time.
私は時間通りに請求書を支払わなければなりません。
B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

考える
Meaning
to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at
Example
She regards him as her best friend.
彼女は彼を親友として考えている。
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

暗闇; 悲しみ; 憂鬱
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
厚い雲が谷間に暗闇を投げかけ、すべてが暗くて陰気に見えました。
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

コスト削減、従業員の解雇
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
会社は財政的な困難のため、従業員をリトレンチしなければならなかった。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

狂気; 精神疾患
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
弁護人は、被告人が狂気によって無罪であると主張した。
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

屈曲
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
医者は検査中に患者の膝の屈曲をテストしました。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

四半期ごと
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
会社は株主に四半期ごとの報告書を発行します。
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

ニックネーム
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
彼のニックネームは 'タイガー' です。なぜなら彼はとても勇敢だからです。
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

反対の; 完全に異なる; 向かい合っている; 逆の;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
彼らは政治に関して対立した見解を持っていますが、良い友達のままです。
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

先細りになる
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
道路は山に到達するにつれて細くなります。
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

乾燥ローズの花びら
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
デザートは乾燥ローズの花びらで飾られていました。
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

群れ, グループ
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
一群の白鳥が湖を泳いでいた。
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

ヘビ
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
ヘビは草を静かに這っていきました。
A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

ギフト; 贈り物;
Meaning
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent
Example
She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.
彼女は誕生日に祖母から美しいジュエリーのギフトを受け取りました。
C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

エナメル
Meaning
a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth
Example
The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.
歯科医は、エナメルが歯を虫歯から守ることを説明しました。
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

ホメオパシー
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
彼は風邪を治すためにホメオパシーを信じています。
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

研究者
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
研究者たちは革新的な解決策に取り組んでいます。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

予言する
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
その僧侶は平和がこの地に戻ると予言した。
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不支持 / 不快
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
新しい政策は一般の人々の間で不評を買いました。
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

マット
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
入る前にマットで足を拭いてください。
A1 verb /læf/

laugh

笑う
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
そのジョークでみんなが笑った。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

重要でない
Meaning
Not important or significant; too small to matter.
Example
The mistake was minor and inconsequential.
その間違いは小さく、重要ではありませんでした。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修復
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林の修復は数十年の放置後に始まりました。
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

自然の生息地
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
蝶々のために自然の生息地を守ることが重要です。
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

内在性
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
リスクの内在性はすべてのビジネス冒険の一部です。
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

切望
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
彼女は夜遅くにチョコレートへの切望を感じていた。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

暗黙の
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
彼女の彼に対する信頼は暗黙のものでした。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

徴兵する
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
政府は戦争中に若い男性を徴兵しました。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

基本的な / 重要な
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
正直は人生における重要な美徳です。
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不協和音
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
壊れたピアノからの不協和音がみんなを耳をふさがせました。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

歓喜する
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
ファンたちはチームが優勝した後、歓喜しました。
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

隣接する
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
公園は北側で川と隣接しています。
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

分権
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
分権は地域の自立を促進します。
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

狂気
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
嵐の中でハイキングに行くのは完全に狂気でした。
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

最適に
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
タスクは最大の成果を上げるために最適に割り当てるべきです。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

前兆
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
春の最初のコマドリは、来るべき暖かい天気の前兆と見なされることがよくあります。
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透した
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
町は歴史と伝統に浸透している。
A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

曲がり角; サイドロード
Meaning
a place where a road branches off from another; a side road
Example
Take the first turning on the left.
最初の交差点を左に曲がってください。
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

ポーチ
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
彼女は小さな革のポーチにコインを入れていました。
C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

インコグニート
Meaning
In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
Example
The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.
有名人はパパラッチを避けるためにインコグニートで旅行した。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

ingrained

根強い
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.
Example
His ingrained habits were hard to break.
彼の根強い習慣は壊すのが難しかった。
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

贅沢
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
彼らは五つ星ホテルのラグジュアリーを楽しんでいました。
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

音、騒音
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
教会の鐘の音が町の広場に響き渡った。
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

誇り
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
彼女は娘の学業成就に誇りを持っていました。
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

メスのクジャク
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
メスのクジャクはオスよりも色が少ない。
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

汚す
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
川は工業廃水によって汚された。
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

小さい; 限られた; 狭い
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
彼女は大学の近くの小さなアパートに住んでいます。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

得意
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
料理は間違いなく彼女の得意分野です。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

変化
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
成長のために変化は避けられない。