C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

疲れさせる; 退屈で疲れる

Meaning

causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting

Example

The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.

その疲れさせる旅行は12時間かかりました。

C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

遅れた

Meaning

coming or happening later than expected or usual

Example

She sent me a belated birthday card.

彼女は遅れた誕生日カードを送ってくれた。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

ドイツ語

Meaning

relating to Germany, its people, or its language

Example

She is learning German to study abroad.

彼女は海外で勉強するためにドイツ語を学んでいます。

C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

内気

Meaning

lack of courage or self-confidence

Example

His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.

彼の内気さは会議で話すことを妨げた。

C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

速い速度で真っ直ぐに落ちる

Meaning

to fall straight down at high speed

Example

Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.

株価は市場の突然の暴落後に急落しました。

A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

のために

Meaning

used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient

Example

This gift is for you.

このギフトはあなたのためです。

B1 noun /nest/

Nest

巣

Meaning

a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young

Example

The bird built a nest in the tree.

鳥は木に巣を作った。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

ウイルス

Meaning

A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.

Example

The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.

コンピュータは危険なウイルスに感染していました。

C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失敗した

Meaning

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

Example

Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.

彼らの山登りの試みは、撤退で終わった。

C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

恨みを持った

Meaning

Characterized by bitterness or resentment.

Example

Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.

彼らの恨みを持った議論は何時間も続いた。

B1 noun /brif/

Brief

簡潔な; 短い

Meaning

a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task

Example

The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.

弁護士は次の裁判についての詳細なブリーフを受け取った。

B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

活気のある; 元気な; 明るい

Meaning

full of life and energy; animated; cheerful

Example

The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.

子供たちはお気に入りの本について活気のある議論をしました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

不正者

Meaning

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage

Example

He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.

彼は試験で不正者と呼ばれた。

B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

没入型

Meaning

Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.

Example

Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.

仮想現実は没入型の学習環境を作り出します。

C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

ひどい

Meaning

of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant

Example

He felt lousy after catching the flu.

インフルエンザにかかった後、彼はひどく感じた。

A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

チャーハン

Meaning

a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan

Example

We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.

私たちは中国料理店からチキンフライドライスを注文しました。

B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

シミュレーション

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

シミュレーションは学生が複雑な理論を理解するのを助けました。

B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

貪欲

Meaning

intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

Example

His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.

お金に対する貪欲は、彼に非倫理的なビジネス判断をさせた。

C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

頁岩

Meaning

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

Example

The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.

その地域は頁岩と天然ガスの埋蔵量が豊富です。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

潜水艦

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

潜水艦は海中深く潜水して、発見を避けました。

C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

策略

Meaning

Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way

Example

He used guile to win the negotiation.

彼は交渉で勝つために策略を使った。

A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

8番目

Meaning

coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts

Example

She finished in eighth place in the race.

彼女はレースで8位でフィニッシュしました。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

情熱、熱意

Meaning

Great enthusiasm or passion.

Example

She spoke with ardor about her new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトについて情熱をもって話していました。

B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

ノスタルジア

Meaning

A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Example

Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.

古い歌を聞くと、ノスタルジアで満たされます。

B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

歴史的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to history or past events

Example

Historically, this city was a major trade center.

歴史的に、この都市は主要な貿易の中心地でした。

C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

非難 / 公共の告発

Meaning

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

Example

The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.

ジャーナリストの記事は腐敗に対する強い非難でした。

C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

試験監督者

Meaning

a person who supervises students during an examination

Example

The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.

試験監督者は学生に携帯電話を切るように注意しました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning

To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.

Example

Education can empower people to improve their lives.

A1 noun /piːs/

piece

一片

Meaning

a portion or part of something

Example

He gave me a piece of cake.

彼は私にケーキの一切れをくれました。

A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

安全

Meaning

condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury

Example

The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.

その会社は職場の安全を最優先しています。

B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

証明書

Meaning

a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification

Example

She received a certificate for completing the course.

彼女はコースを修了したため、証明書を受け取った。

C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning

to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations

Example

The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来学者

Meaning

A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.

Example

The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.

未来学者は次の10年間で交通に大きな変化があると予測しました。

B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

ガウン

Meaning

a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings

Example

She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.

彼女は卒業式でイブニングガウンを着てエレガントに見えた。

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

軽く

Meaning

gently or with little force or weight

Example

She touched the baby’s hand lightly.

彼女は赤ちゃんの手を軽く触れた。

B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

苦しみ; 極度の貧困; 苦痛

Meaning

Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress

Example

The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.

貧しい家族は家を失った後、完全な苦しみに生きていました。

C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

群衆

Meaning

a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior

Example

The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.

政治家は抗議者を単なる群衆として退けた。

C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

小さなフルート

Meaning

a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute

Example

She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.

彼女はコンサートでピッコロを使って活気のあるメロディを演奏しました。

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。

A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

料理

Meaning

the process of preparing food by heating it

Example

Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.

料理は私の好きな趣味の一つです。

C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

酸性化する

Meaning

to make something acidic or more acidic

Example

Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.

農民たちは、汚染が土壌を酸性にすることを心配しています。

C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

公布する

Meaning

To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.

Example

The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.

政府はデータプライバシーに関する新しい規則を公布しました。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

通信員

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

外国の通信員がパリからライブで報告した。

C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

多面体

Meaning

a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices

Example

The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.

数学者は複雑なポリヘドロンモデルを研究しました。

C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言

Meaning

a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice

Example

The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.

古い格言は、正直は最良の政策だと言っています。

B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投資する

Meaning

To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.

Example

Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.

知的財産への投資はパッシブインカムを生み出す可能性があります。

C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

苦しめる

Meaning

to cause intense pain or suffering

Example

The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.

その怪我は彼を耐え難い痛みに苦しめました。

A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

四

Meaning

The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.

Example

She has four books on her desk.

彼女の机には四冊の本があります。

C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

説得する

Meaning

to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something

Example

She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.

彼女は食べ物で猫を木からおろすことができました。

A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

7月

Meaning

the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

July is often the hottest month of the year.

7月は一年で最も暑い月の一つです。

B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

怠惰な; 非活動的な; 使われていない

Meaning

lazy; inactive; not working or being used

Example

The factory workers were idle during the strike.

工場の労働者はストライキ中に暇だった。

C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

原子核

Meaning

The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.

Example

The nucleus consists of protons.

原子核は陽子で構成されています。

B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

ブルーベリー

Meaning

a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes

Example

She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.

彼女はパイのために新鮮なブルーベリーを摘んだ。

C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

サフラン

Meaning

a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers

Example

The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.

サフランの生地は日光の下で美しく見えました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

見分けがつかない

Meaning

Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.

Example

The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.

二つの色調の違いはほとんど見分けがつかなかった。

B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

医療ケア

Meaning

the organized provision of medical care to people

Example

The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.

その国は公共の健康を改善するために医療ケアに大きな投資をしました。

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前兆

Meaning

Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.

Example

The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.

蒸気機関車は現代の列車の前兆でした。

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甘い; 親切な; 魅力的な

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

彼女は甘い声を持っていて、皆が聴きたがる。

B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

最高経営責任者

Meaning

The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.

Example

The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.

CEOは会社の新しい戦略を発表しました。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

傾斜

Meaning

A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.

Example

The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.

サイクリストは急な傾斜の坂を上るのに苦労していた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

終わりのない

Meaning

continuing forever; without end

Example

The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.

終わりのない雨が一日を憂鬱にした。

B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

くちばし

Meaning

the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth

Example

The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.

ワシは肉を引き裂くために鋭いくちばしを持っています。

C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

栄養価が高い

Meaning

Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.

Example

Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.

オーガニック食品は、加工食品よりも栄養価が高いことがよくあります。

B2 verb /swel/

swell

腫れる

Meaning

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

Example

Her ankle began to swell after the injury.

彼女の足首は怪我の後、腫れ始めました。

B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

悪習; 道徳的欠点

Meaning

an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault

Example

Smoking is his only vice.

喫煙は彼の唯一の悪習です。

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娯楽; 楽しさ; エンターテイメント

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

子供たちの笑いは、クラウンのパフォーマンスに対する楽しさを示しました。

B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

締める

Meaning

To attach or secure something firmly in place

Example

Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

飛行機が離陸する前にシートベルトを締めてください。

B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

緊急性

Meaning

the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance

Example

The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.

その状況の緊急性により、直ちに医療の注意が必要でした。

C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

屈折望遠鏡

Meaning

A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.

Example

Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.

屈折望遠鏡は光を集中させるためにレンズを使用します。

B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

Meaning

to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake

Example

He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.

B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

侵略

Meaning

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

Example

The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.

軍隊は侵略の可能性に備えました。

B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

スリッパ

Meaning

light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors

Example

She put on her slippers before walking around the house.

家の中を歩く前にスリッパを履きました。

C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

困惑した

Meaning

Completely confused or bewildered.

Example

He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.

彼はその奇妙な質問を聞いた後、困惑しているように見えた。

B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

サイ

Meaning

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

Example

The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.

サイは草原を突進した。

C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

安定化

Meaning

The process of making or becoming stable.

Example

The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.

地震後、構造の安定化が不可欠でした。

A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

パイ

Meaning

a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

Example

My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.

私の祖母は町で一番おいしいアップルパイを作ります。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

無礼な

Meaning

rude and showing a lack of respect

Example

It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.

マネージャーの決定に疑問を呈するのは無礼でした。

C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

気づかれない

Meaning

So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive

Example

The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.

彼の行動の変化は最初は気づかれないものでした。

C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

斑点模様

Meaning

Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.

Example

The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.

森の地面は日光で斑点模様ができていた。

B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

結合する

Meaning

To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.

Example

They decided to combine their resources for the project.

彼らはプロジェクトのためにリソースを結合することに決めました。

A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

看護する

Meaning

to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby

Example

She nursed her sick mother back to health.

彼女は病気の母親の世話をして、元気を取り戻させました。

C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

メロディアス

Meaning

having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful

Example

Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.

彼女のメロディアスな声は、観客全員を魅了しました。

B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

Meaning

To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.

Example

Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.

B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然災害

Meaning

a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life

Example

The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.

その沿岸の町は自然災害で壊滅的な被害を受けた。

C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

全力で

Meaning

showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic

Example

She gave her wholehearted support to the project.

彼女はそのプロジェクトに全力でサポートを与えた。

C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲しい

Meaning

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

Example

The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.

その悲しい歌は彼らの目に涙をもたらしました。

A2 adjective /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

Quiet

静かな; 穏やかな; 騒音を出さない

Meaning

silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise

Example

Please keep quiet during the movie.

映画中は静かにしてください。

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

パン

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

彼女はパン屋で新鮮なパンを買いました。

C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

迅速

Meaning

Done with speed and efficiency.

Example

The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.

パッケージの迅速な配達が評価されました。

C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

鹿肉

Meaning

meat from a deer used as food

Example

The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.

レストランでは美味しい鹿肉ステーキが提供されます。

C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

西洋

Meaning

The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.

Example

The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.

西洋には長い哲学的思考の歴史があります。

B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

国家

Meaning

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

Example

The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.

その国は独立記念日を誇りを持って祝いました。

C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

父系姓

Meaning

a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor

Example

In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.

多くの文化では、姓は父系姓に由来します。

C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

結婚

Meaning

the state of being married; matrimony

Example

They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.

彼らは二十年間幸せに結婚しています。

C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

非の打ち所がない

Meaning

innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame

Example

She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.

彼女は調査中ずっと冷静で非の打ち所がなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

愚か

Meaning

silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way

Example

His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.

会議中に彼の愚かなコメントは皆を苛立たせました。

B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

酢

Meaning

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

Example

I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.

私はサラダドレッシングにビネガーを加えて、味を増しました。

B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

傲慢; 高慢

Meaning

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

Example

His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.

彼の傲慢な態度は彼を非常に不人気にした。

C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

嘲笑する

Meaning

to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm

Example

The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.

カリカチュアリストはその矛盾する発言で政治家を嘲笑した。

C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

ランゴーンクリーパー

Meaning

A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red

Example

The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.

ランゴーンクリーパーはその甘い香りの花でフェンス全体を覆いました。

B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

相対的に

Meaning

in comparison to something else; quite; fairly

Example

The weather is relatively warm today.

今日の天気は相対的に暖かい。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

ソロ

Meaning

performed by one person alone; a single performance

Example

She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.

彼女は才能ショーでソロダンスを披露することに決めた。

C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

素朴, 自然

Meaning

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

Example

Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.

彼女の素朴な笑顔は、みんなを安心させました。

C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

困惑させる

Meaning

to make someone agitated or confused

Example

The unexpected question flustered him.

予期しない質問が彼を困惑させた。

C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

一気に飲む

Meaning

to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink

Example

He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.

彼は長い一日の後、ビールを一気に飲んだ。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

発芽の

Meaning

Relating to the earliest stage of development.

Example

The idea was still in its germinal stage.

そのアイデアはまだその発芽段階にありました。

B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

貢献する

Meaning

to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something

Example

Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.

みんなは先生へのお別れの贈り物を買うためにお金を寄付しました。

C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

制裁

Meaning

official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule

Example

The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.

政府はその国に対して経済制裁を科した。

C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

岬

Meaning

A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.

Example

The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.

灯台は海を見渡す岬の上に立っていた。

B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

ハンター

Meaning

a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport

Example

The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.

ハンターは森を通って鹿を追跡しました。

A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

品質

Meaning

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

Example

Quality assurance is vital in medical education.

品質保証は医学教育において重要です。

C1 noun /klæn/

clan

一族

Meaning

a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry

Example

The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.

一族全員が祭りを祝うために集まりました。

C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

気難しい

Meaning

Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

Example

The child grew peevish when denied candy.

子供はキャンディをもらえなかったので、怒りっぽくなりました。

C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

不必要な繰り返し

Meaning

the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words

Example

The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.

'それは起こるかもしれないし、起こらないかもしれない'というフレーズはトートロジーです。

A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

クリスチャン

Meaning

a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.

彼女は毎週日曜日に教会に行く献身的なクリスチャンです。

C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

ケトン生成過程

Meaning

The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.

Example

Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.

ケトジェネシスは断食や低炭水化物ダイエット中に発生します。

C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

厳しく非難する

Meaning

To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.

Example

The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.

教師は生徒たちの悪い行動を叱責しました。

B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

感謝する

Meaning

to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for

Example

I really appreciate your help with this project.

このプロジェクトでのあなたの助けに本当に感謝しています。

C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

推論

Meaning

the process of reasoning or logical thinking

Example

His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.

彼の推論は討論中に審査員を感動させた。

C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Meaning

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

Example

She accepted the award with grace and humility.

A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

働いている

Meaning

engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task

Example

She is working on her project right now.

彼女は今、プロジェクトに取り組んでいます。