A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

幸せ

Meaning

The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.

Example

She spends hours every day on her creative writing.

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。

A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

ブラウザー

Meaning

a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.

Example

I use a web browser to search for information online.

私はオンラインで情報を検索するためにウェブブラウザーを使用します。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交代、代替

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

学生たちはオンラインとオフラインのクラスを交互に受講します。

A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

申し出る

Meaning

to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose

Example

She offered to help with the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを手伝うと申し出た。

C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼儀; 品位; 威厳

Meaning

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct

Example

The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.

その外交官は熱心な交渉の中で完璧な礼儀を保っていました。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信

Meaning

Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

Example

There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.

二つの政治的政党の間に深い不信があった。

B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描く

Meaning

to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature

Example

The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.

その小説は田舎での生活の生き生きとした絵を描いています。

C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

病因学

Meaning

the cause or origin of a disease or condition

Example

Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.

医師たちは新しいウイルスの病因学を研究しています。

C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

おかゆ

Meaning

a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water

Example

The sick patient could only eat gruel.

病気の患者はお粥しか食べられなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

幸せ

Meaning

Excessively sweet or sentimental.

Example

His saccharine smile seemed insincere.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦

Meaning

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

Example

There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.

リソース配分に関して、二つの部門間に摩擦がありました。

C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配する

Meaning

to pay out money, especially from a fund

Example

The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.

その団体は影響を受けた家族に資金を分配します。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

動揺しない; 固い

Meaning

not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering

Example

Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.

彼女の信念はすべての困難にも動揺しませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

一直線

Meaning

a straight, direct route to a destination

Example

He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.

彼はパーティーに入ったとたん、食べ物のテーブルに直行しました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

汚されていない

Meaning

free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched

Example

The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.

古代の寺院は何世紀にもわたって汚されることなく保たれました。

B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bəl/

Label

ラベル

Meaning

a small piece of paper or material attached to something to identify or describe it

Example

Please read the label carefully before taking any medication.

薬を服用する前に、ラベルを注意深くお読みください。

A1 verb /iːt/

eat

食べる

Meaning

to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it

Example

We eat dinner at 7 PM.

私たちは午後7時に夕食を食べます。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

不屈の; 絶え間ない; 疲れを知らない

Meaning

continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless

Example

Her untiring efforts finally led to success.

彼女の不屈の努力は最終的に成功に繋がった。

B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

とげ

Meaning

a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance

Example

Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.

バラの茂みの中のとげに気をつけてください。

A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

憎む

Meaning

to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something

Example

I hate waiting in long lines.

私は長い行列で待つのが嫌いです。

C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

予兆する

Meaning

To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.

Example

Dark clouds augur a coming storm.

暗い雲が来る嵐を予示しています。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

蒸し暑く湿った、魅力的な

Meaning

Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.

Example

The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.

蒸し暑い天気は仕事に集中するのを難しくしました。

C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

乏しい

Meaning

small in amount; scanty or inadequate

Example

They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.

彼らは旅行中、乏しい配給で生き延びました。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

不本意

Meaning

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

Example

She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.

彼女は会議に参加する明確な不本意を示した。

C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

呪い

Meaning

A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.

Example

The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.

怒った群衆は腐敗した役人に呪いを投げかけた。

C1 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

裏切り

Meaning

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.

Example

His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.

彼の裏切りは、敵側についていることが明らかになった時に明らかになった。

B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

尊敬

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

彼女は先生の献身に尊敬を感じた。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

扱いにくい

Meaning

Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.

Example

The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.

その箱は階段を上がるには重すぎて扱いにくかった。

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病

Meaning

A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.

Example

The dog was vaccinated against rabies.

犬は狂犬病のワクチンを接種しました。

C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

疑念

Meaning

a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something

Example

She had no qualm about speaking her mind.

彼女は自分の考えを言うことに疑念を持っていなかった。

C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

集積

Meaning

A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.

Example

The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.

その都市はさまざまな文化とコミュニティの集積です。

C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

パニック状態の群衆

Meaning

A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.

Example

The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.

大きな音が群衆の中でスタンピードを引き起こしました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

愛好家

Meaning

a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies

Example

He is a fancier of rare birds.

彼は珍しい鳥の愛好家です。

B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

レビュー

Meaning

to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation

Example

I need to review my notes before the exam.

試験前にノートをレビューする必要があります。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇妙に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇妙に、彼は悪い知らせにも動揺していなかった。

C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

特定の地域の動物の生命

Meaning

The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Example

The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.

アフリカのサバンナの動物はライオンと象を含みます。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

生涯

Meaning

The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.

Example

She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.

彼女は自分の生涯で、ほとんどの人が夢見る以上のことを達成した。

C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

邪悪

Meaning

Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.

Example

The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.

その悪しき魔女は若い王女に呪いをかけました。

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。

C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

周辺

Meaning

The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.

Example

The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.

兵士たちはキャンプの周辺に配置されていた。

B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

病気

Meaning

An illness, typically a minor one.

Example

He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.

彼は軽い胃の病気のために医者に行った。

C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

愚かに見せる、または効果や熱意を妨げる

Meaning

to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm

Example

The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.

繰り返しの仕事が労働者の創造性を鈍らせているようだった。

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

異国的で魅力的

Meaning

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

Example

The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.

庭は熱帯の国々からのエキゾチックな植物で満たされていました。

C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

異常

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal

Example

His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.

彼の異常な行動は会議で誰もが驚かせた。

C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

重要でない人物; 存在しないもの

Meaning

a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist

Example

He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.

彼は大企業でノンエンティティのように感じていました。

B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

悲惨な, 哀れな, とても小さい

Meaning

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

Example

The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.

チームのパフォーマンスは昨年に比べて悲惨でした。

C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善する

Meaning

To make something better or improve a condition.

Example

The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.

新しい政策は貧しい人々の生活条件を改善することを目指しています。

C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

忍び寄る

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

Example

The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.

その猫は音を立てずに部屋に忍び込んだ。

A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

若い; 新しい

Meaning

having lived for a short time; not old; recent

Example

The young tree needs more water to grow.

若い木は成長するためにもっと水が必要です。

B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

初歩的; 基本的

Meaning

basic; fundamental; primary level

Example

He learned elementary mathematics in school.

彼は学校で初歩的な数学を学んだ。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

耐えられない

Meaning

Too extreme or difficult to be endured.

Example

The heat was insupportable during the long journey.

長い旅の間、暑さは耐えられなかった。

C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

軽視する

Meaning

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Example

He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.

彼はしばしば自分を優位に感じるために同僚を軽視していた。

A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

ビール

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

Example

He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.

彼はバーで冷たいビールを注文した。

C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

フェンダー

Meaning

a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris

Example

The car's fender was dented in the accident.

車のフェンダーは事故でへこんでしまいました。

C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

偽善

Meaning

the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity

Example

His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.

彼が自分の犯した同じ過ちを他人を非難したとき、偽善が露呈した。

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

異常な

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

医者は患者の肺に異常な成長を見つけました。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

サンプル

Meaning

a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

医師はテストのために血液サンプルを取った。

A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

誕生; 起源; 始まり;

Meaning

the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something

Example

The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.

彼らの最初の子供の誕生は喜ばしい瞬間でした。

B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

ささやく

Meaning

to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords

Example

She whispered a secret in my ear.

彼女は私の耳元で秘密をささやいた。

B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

懐疑的な; 疑わしい; 何かの真実に疑問を抱く

Meaning

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Example

Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.

多くの科学者が新しい理論に対して懐疑的な立場を取っている。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

主婦

Meaning

a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home

Example

She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.

彼女は子どもを育てるために主婦になることを選びました。

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

先祖

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

彼女は家系図を調べて、先祖について学びました。

A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最速の

Meaning

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

Example

Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.

ウサイン・ボルトは世界で最も速いランナーです。

C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

ひどく壊す

Meaning

to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing

Example

The car was mangled in the accident.

車は事故でひどく壊れた。

A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

起こる

Meaning

to occur or take place; to come about by chance

Example

What happened at the meeting yesterday?

昨日の会議で何が起こったのですか？

C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校正する

Meaning

to read written material and mark any errors

Example

She proofread the report before submission.

彼女は提出前にレポートを校正した。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

本物

Meaning

genuine; not pretended or insincere

Example

She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.

彼女は友達の成功に対して本物の喜びを表現しました。

C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

提携する

Meaning

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

Example

The school is affiliated with the local university.

その学校は地元の大学と提携しています。

B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

励まし

Meaning

the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

Example

Her encouragement helped me finish the project.

彼女の励ましが私をプロジェクト完了に導きました。

C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

凍てつく; 寒い

Meaning

extremely cold; freezing; icy

Example

The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.

冷たい天気で外に出るのが難しかった。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

思いやりのある; 理解力のある; 敏感な;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

私が自分の問題について話したとき、彼女はとても思いやりがありました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

無礼な

Meaning

Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.

Example

His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.

彼の無礼なユーモアはしばしば伝統的な観客を驚かせました。

C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

ぶらぶら歩く

Meaning

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

Example

We meandered through the old streets of the city.

私たちは街の古い通りをぶらぶら歩きました。

C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

偶然の幸運

Meaning

A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.

Example

Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.

宝くじに当たるのは完全に偶然の幸運だ。

B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

ファンタジー

Meaning

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

Example

She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.

彼女は宇宙旅行に関する生き生きとしたファンタジーを持っています。

B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

適切 / 取る

Meaning

suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)

Example

Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.

フォーマルな服を着ることはその儀式には適切でした。

C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

食欲をそそる

Meaning

to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested

Example

The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.

焼きたてのパンの香りが客の食欲をそそる。

C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

不正

Meaning

Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.

Example

The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.

裁判所は契約が不正であると判断しました。

A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

予約

Meaning

the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.

Example

I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.

私は事前にホテルの部屋を予約しました。

C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

認識論

Meaning

The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.

Example

Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.

認識論は正当な信念と意見との違いを探求します。

C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

動揺させる

Meaning

to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled

Example

She was not fazed by the unexpected question.

予期しない質問で動じなかった。

B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

真空

Meaning

A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.

Example

The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.

科学者は実験のために真空室を作りました。

A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危険

Meaning

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

Example

The hikers were in great danger during the storm.

登山者は嵐の中で大きな危険にさらされていました。

A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性

Meaning

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

Example

The school has more male teachers than female teachers.

学校には女性の教師よりも男性の教師が多い。

C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

マラティ

Meaning

a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine

Example

The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.

マラティのツルが甘い香りの花で庭の壁を覆っていました。

B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

メロディ; 音楽の旋律

Meaning

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune

Example

She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.

彼女は夕食を作りながら、美しいメロディを口ずさんでいました。

C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

冷静

Meaning

having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

Example

Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.

混乱の中で、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

曝露

Meaning

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

Example

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

長時間太陽に曝されると、肌にダメージを与えることがあります。

B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸法

Meaning

Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.

Example

Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.

呼吸法はストレスや不安を減らすのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神話

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

フェニックスの神話は、灰の中から生まれ変わった鳥の話を伝えています。

C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

貿易禁止

Meaning

A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.

Example

The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.

国連は武器輸出に対して禁輸を課しました。

B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

それによって;

Meaning

as a result of that; by that means

Example

He worked hard and thereby achieved success.

彼は一生懸命働き、それによって成功を収めました。

C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

草原

Meaning

A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.

Example

The bison roamed freely across the prairie.

バイソンは草原を自由に歩き回った。

A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

下げる

Meaning

to move something to a lower position or to reduce

Example

The company decided to lower the prices.

会社は価格を引き下げることを決定しました。

補充する

Meaning

Fill something up again.

Example

Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.

水を飲むことは、体内で失われた液体を補充するのに役立ちます。