B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

世界的

Meaning

extending or reaching throughout the whole world

Example

The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.

その会社は製品のために世界的な認知を得ました。

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

誠実

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

教師のインテグリティは、積極的な学習環境を促進します。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵害

Meaning

the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space

Example

The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.

村人たちは自分たちの農地への侵害に反対して抗議しました。

C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

撫でる

Meaning

To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.

Example

She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.

彼女は膝の上で子猫を優しく撫でていました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

領事館

Meaning

the building or office where a consul works

Example

He went to the consulate to renew his visa.

彼はビザを更新するために領事館に行きました。

C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

路地/小道

Meaning

A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.

Example

They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.

彼らはロンドンの静かなミューズに小さなアパートを借りました。

C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

仮定する

Meaning

to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion

Example

Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.

科学者たちは他の惑星に生命が存在すると仮定しています。

C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

水ぶくれ

Meaning

a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage

Example

The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.

新しい靴が彼女のかかとに痛い水ぶくれを作った。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

ケチ; 吝嗇

Meaning

mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money

Example

He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.

彼は必要なもの以外にお金を使うのがあまりにもケチだ。

C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

猛攻

Meaning

A fierce or destructive attack.

Example

The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.

その村は敵軍の猛攻に直面しました。

B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

確認する

Meaning

to check if something is true or correct; to confirm

Example

Please verify your email address before proceeding.

手続きを続ける前に、メールアドレスを確認してください。

C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗

Meaning

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

Example

The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.

その抗議は不正に対する反抗の行為でした。

C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

宿泊施設

Meaning

An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.

Example

They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.

彼らは山の近くの小さな宿泊施設に泊まりました。

C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

傾向

Meaning

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

Example

She has a penchant for collecting rare books.

彼女は珍しい本を集める傾向がある。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

実行不可能

Meaning

Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.

Example

The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.

資源が限られていたため、計画は実行不可能に見えました。

B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

無言の; 話せない; 音がない

Meaning

silent; unable to speak; without sound

Example

He remained mute during the entire meeting.

彼は会議中ずっと無言だった。

C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

一致する

Meaning

To stick together; to be united logically or physically.

Example

The ideas in his essay cohere well.

彼のエッセイのアイデアはよく調和しています。

B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角

Meaning

a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument

Example

The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.

サイは自分を守るために角を使った。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

ポーション

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

彼は大きなポーションのご飯とカレーを食べました。

A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

加熱する

Meaning

to make or become hot or warm

Example

Please heat the soup before serving.

スープを提供する前に加熱してください。

C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

概念化する

Meaning

to form an idea or concept of something in your mind

Example

The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.

アーティストは展示のために新しいデザインを構想しました。

B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

洞察力のある

Meaning

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

Example

The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.

教授はグローバル経済に関する洞察力のある講義を行いました。

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。

B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

邪魔する

Meaning

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

Example

Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.

勉強している間に私を邪魔しないでください。

C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

地味な

Meaning

Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.

Example

The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.

灰色の壁と薄暗い照明でその部屋は地味に見えた。

C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

仲介者

Meaning

A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction

Example

They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.

彼らは仲介者を排除し、直接顧客に販売することに決めました。

A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

表現する

Meaning

to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion

Example

She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.

彼女は受けた助けに感謝の気持ちを表現しました。

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 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

しなやかで優雅な

Meaning

gracefully flexible and supple

Example

Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.

彼女のしなやかな姿勢は、バレリーナのように動くことを可能にしました。

C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

雌牛

Meaning

a young cow that has not borne a calf

Example

The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.

農家は乳製品の生産のためにヘイファーを育てました。

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。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

未表明

Meaning

not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid

Example

The contract included several unstated expectations.

契約にはいくつかの未表明の期待が含まれていました。

B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

自由に; 制限なく;

Meaning

without restriction; openly; willingly

Example

She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.

インタビュー中に彼女は自由に自分の経験について話した。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

憎しみの

Meaning

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

Example

His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.

彼の憎しみを込めたコメントは皆の感情を傷つけました。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

錆びた; 練習不足; 最近の練習不足による障害

Meaning

affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice

Example

My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.

何年もピアノを弾いていなかったので、私のピアノのスキルは錆びついています。

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

生み出す

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

そのビデオゲームは多くの続編を生み出しました。

C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

ワイン製造者 / ワイン販売者

Meaning

A person who makes or sells wine.

Example

The vintner explained the process of making red wine.

ヴィントナーは赤ワインの作り方を説明しました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

専門的な

Meaning

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

Example

He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.

彼は古代文明に関する専門的な知識を持っています。

B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

疑う

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

Example

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

彼が居場所について嘘をついていると思います。

A1 adverb /æz/

As

ように; だから; その時に

Meaning

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

Example

As you grow older, you become wiser.

年を取ると、より賢くなります。

C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

巧妙さや騙しで物を得る

Meaning

to obtain something by cleverness or trickery

Example

He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.

彼はVIPゲストだと偽って無料チケットを手に入れた。

C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

書記

Meaning

a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist

Example

In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.

古代エジプトでは、スクライブは重要な出来事を記録しました。

A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

おめでとう

Meaning

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

Example

Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.

昇進おめでとう！本当にこの成功に値するよ。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

華やかな

Meaning

elaborately or highly decorated

Example

The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.

宮殿のホールは華やかな家具と絵画でいっぱいだった。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

インパクトがある

Meaning

Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

Example

Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.

彼女のインパクトのあるスピーチは、聴衆を行動に駆り立てた。

B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

雇用

Meaning

The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.

Example

Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.

雇用はウルドゥ語を話す人々に限定されていました。

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。

C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

Meaning

A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.

Example

The farmer plowed furrows in the field.

C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

暗殺

Meaning

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

Example

The rebels planned to assassinate the king.

反乱者たちは王を暗殺する計画を立てた。

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓話

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

その小説は善と悪の闘争の寓話です。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福

Meaning

Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.

Example

His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.

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 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

認定

Meaning

the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification

Example

She received her professional certification after completing the training program.

彼女は研修プログラムを修了した後、専門的な認定を取得しました。

B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

率直に; 正直に;

Meaning

honestly; openly; in a direct manner

Example

Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.

率直に言うと、この計画にはもっと考慮が必要だと思います。

C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑劣; 恥ずべき; 不名誉

Meaning

dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean

Example

His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.

彼の卑劣な行動は友人たちの信頼を裏切った。

C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

裸の状態

Meaning

the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment

Example

The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.

部屋の裸の状態が冷たく居心地の悪い感じを与えた。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

明確

Meaning

Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous

Example

She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.

彼女は質問に対して明確な答えを出しました。

C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

直接的または自然な結果

Meaning

a direct or natural consequence or result

Example

One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.

新しい政策の結果の一つは、公共の認識の向上でした。

A2 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

彼らの

Meaning

belonging to them; that which is theirs

Example

This book is theirs, not ours.

この本は彼らのもので、私たちのではありません。

B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

起業家精神

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Example

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.

彼の起業家精神は、彼が成功したスタートアップを立ち上げるのを助けました。

B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立した

Meaning

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

Example

Technological advancements often leave people isolated.

技術の進歩はしばしば人々を孤立させる。

B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

強く欲する, 渇望する

Meaning

to have a strong desire for something

Example

She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.

彼女は冒険を渇望し、しばしば遠くの場所へ旅行します。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森の上層部、木々の冠によって形成される; 上部の覆い

Meaning

The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.

Example

The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.

熱帯雨林のキャノピーは多くの鳥や昆虫に避難場所を提供します。

C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鶏や他の鳥のための小さな囲いまたは小屋

Meaning

a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds

Example

The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.

農夫は毎朝小屋の中の鶏をチェックしていました。

B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

大工

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

Example

The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.

C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

呪われた

Meaning

Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.

Example

The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.

村人たちは丘の上の呪われた家を避けていた。

B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

Pension

年金

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

Example

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

退職後、彼は会社から毎月年金を受け取ります。

B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

繰り返し

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

継続的な繰り返しは、学生が語彙を効果的に覚えるのを助けます。

C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻で音を立てて息をする

Meaning

to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold

Example

The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.

子供は長時間泣いた後に鼻で音を立てて息をし始めました。

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小さな口論

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

誰が皿を洗うべきかについて小さな口論がありました。

B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

絞る

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

彼女は歯磨き粉のチューブを絞って、最後の一滴を出しました。

A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

パイナップル

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown

Example

She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.

彼女はフルーツサラダに新鮮なパイナップルを加えた。

B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

騎士; 中世の戦士

Meaning

a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback

Example

The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.

勇敢な騎士はドラゴンの城から姫を助けました。

A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

スイカ

Meaning

a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds

Example

I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.

私は夏のピクニックのために市場で新鮮なスイカを買いました。

C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

シーフードスープ

Meaning

A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.

Example

We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.

レストランでロブスタービスクを注文しました。

A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

司書

Meaning

a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library

Example

The librarian helped me find a rare history book.

司書は私が珍しい歴史の本を見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。

B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

突然の大きな音; 強い衝撃や打撃

Meaning

a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit

Example

The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.

ドアが大きな音を立てて閉まり、皆を起こしました。

C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

有罪

Meaning

responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness

Example

The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.

陪審員はその犯罪における彼の有罪の程度を考慮しました。

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

ハイドロポニック

Meaning

Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.

Example

Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.

水耕栽培は、土なしで作物を育てることを可能にします。

B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

フォーマット

Meaning

the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document

Example

Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.

週末までにPDFフォーマットで報告書を提出してください。

C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

動揺した

Meaning

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

Example

He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。

A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

色

Meaning

the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade

Example

What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?

寝室の壁を塗るためのお気に入りの色は何ですか？

C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度

Meaning

The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.

Example

The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.

中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。

B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

ドラマチック; 突然で驚くべき; 興奮させると印象的

Meaning

relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive

Example

The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.

ドラマティックな夕焼けが空を明るい色で染めた。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

許容可能な

Meaning

able to be forgiven; excusable

Example

His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.

彼の誤りは許容可能でした、困難な状況を考慮すると。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

無駄に話す

Meaning

To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.

Example

He maundered on about his old memories.

彼は古い思い出について無駄に話していました。

B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

パートナーシップ

Meaning

the state of being a partner or a group of partners

Example

Our partnership has helped both companies grow.

私たちのパートナーシップは、両社の成長に役立ちました。

A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

十

Meaning

the number following nine and preceding eleven

Example

I have ten apples in the basket.

バスケットには十個のリンゴがあります。

C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢

Meaning

excessive pride or self-confidence

Example

His hubris led to his downfall.

彼の傲慢が彼の没落を引き起こした。

B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

動き; 移動の行動

Meaning

the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal

Example

The car was in constant motion during the journey.

その車は旅の間、常に動いていました。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

臆病

Meaning

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

Example

His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.

彼の臆病は彼が発言するのを妨げた。

C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

彼らに好きなことを考えさせる理論

Meaning

A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.

Example

He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.

彼は「彼らに好きなことを考えさせる理論」を実践し、否定的な考えを無視します。

B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

アナリスト

Meaning

a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions

Example

The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.

金融アナリストは株式市場の上昇を予測しました。

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

化粧

Meaning

cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance

Example

She applied makeup before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に化粧をした。

C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning

to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer

Example

The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.

A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

歌

Meaning

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

Example

Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.

発音を学ぶために歌を聞いてください。

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

シャベル

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

庭師は花を植えるために穴を掘るためにシャベルを使いました。

C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

以前の日付

Meaning

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

Example

The letter was antedated to appear more official.

手紙はもっと公式に見えるように日付が遡って記入されました。

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年齢

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

彼女は彼の年齢を丁寧に尋ねました。

C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

酢酸の

Meaning

relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell

Example

The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.

酢の酢酸の臭いが台所に広がった。

C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活発な

Meaning

full of energy and life; lively

Example

The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.

活発な老紳士は結婚式で喜びながら踊った。

C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

遍在

Meaning

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Example

Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

スマートフォンは現代社会で遍在しています。

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

プロクラスティネーションを克服するために、具体的な計画を立ててください。

C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

合図 / 小川

Meaning

a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)

Example

The servant came at his master's beck and call.

召使いは主人の合図に即座に来ました。

B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

歩道

Meaning

a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.

Example

Children were playing on the sidewalk.

子供たちは歩道で遊んでいました。

C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

シラミの卵

Meaning

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Example

The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.

先生は子供の髪の毛にシラミの卵を見つけました。

C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

祈り

Meaning

a prayer, especially a devout or formal one

Example

He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.

寝る前に静かな祈りをささやいた。

B1 noun trend

trend

傾向

Meaning

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.

Example

The current trend of deforestation is alarming.

現在の森林伐採の傾向は警戒すべきです。

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。

C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅瀬

Meaning

A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.

Example

The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.

旅行者たちは夜明けに川を渡ることに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表

Meaning

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Example

Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.

各国は国際会議に参加するために代表を派遣しました。

C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

自慢話をする人

Meaning

a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way

Example

Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.

パーティーでみんなはその自慢話をする人を避けた。なぜなら、彼は自慢を止めなかったから。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

予測可能

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

彼の反応は過去の行動に基づいて予測可能でした。

A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

日本語

Meaning

relating to Japan, its people, or their language

Example

She loves Japanese culture and traditions.

彼女は日本の文化と伝統が大好きです。

C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

フィナーレ

Meaning

the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series

Example

The concert ended with a spectacular finale.

コンサートは壮観なフィナーレで終わりました。

A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

など

Meaning

Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.

Example

The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.

店では果物、野菜、乳製品などが販売されています。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

無愛想; 不親切

Meaning

cruel; not nice or caring toward others

Example

It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.

彼が彼女の外見をからかうのは不親切だった。

A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

許す

Meaning

to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon

Example

She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.

彼女は彼の間違いを許すことに決めました。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

直接に; 完全に; ためらわずに

Meaning

completely; directly; without reservation or concealment

Example

She rejected the proposal outright.

彼女はその提案を直接拒否した。

A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

プラス/利点

Meaning

in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage

Example

She received an A plus on her exam.

彼女は試験でAプラスを取った。