C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

急激に方向転換する

Meaning

to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern

Example

The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.

ウサギは狐から逃げるために素早く急激に方向転換した。

C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

奇妙な、コメディアン; 遊び心

Meaning

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful

Example

He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.

彼は皆を笑わせる奇妙なユーモアのセンスを持っている。

C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

ゾーン式

Meaning

relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone

Example

The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.

都市は交通渋滞を管理するためにゾーン式駐車システムを導入しました。

C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

頂点

Meaning

The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.

Example

Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.

彼女のキャリアは1990年代後半に頂点に達した。

C1 noun ziːl

zeal

熱意

Meaning

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.

Example

She approached the project with great zeal and determination.

彼女は大きな熱意と決意でそのプロジェクトに取り組んだ。

C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

ジニア

Meaning

A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature

Example

The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.

庭はさまざまな色の明るいジニアでいっぱいでした。

C1 noun /zest/

Zest

熱意；エネルギーと興奮；柑橘類の外皮

Meaning

great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit

Example

She approached the new job with tremendous zest.

彼女は新しい仕事に非常に熱意を持って取り組んだ。

C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座

Meaning

a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs

Example

What is your zodiac sign?

あなたの星座は何ですか？

C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

スパイシー

Meaning

Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.

Example

The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.

その料理は、みんなが好きなスパイシーな味がしました。

C1 adjective ˈzɛləs

zealous

熱心な

Meaning

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.

Example

The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.

熱心なボランティアはその目的のために疲れ知らずに働いた。