C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

時代精神

Meaning

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

Example

The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.

その小説は1960年代の時代精神を完璧に捉えています。

C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

ゼナンナ

Meaning

the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem

Example

The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.

ゼナンナは複雑な模様で美しく飾られていました。

C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

やわらかな風

Meaning

A soft gentle breeze.

Example

A warm zephyr blew through the valley.

温かいやわらかな風が谷を吹き抜けました。

C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

動物プランクトン

Meaning

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

Example

Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.

動物プランクトンは水生食物連鎖で重要な役割を果たします。

C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

狂信者

Meaning

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.

Example

He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.

彼は厳格な政治的見解のため、狂信者と見なされていました。