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 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。

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

ジッパー

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

ジッパーはジャケットの開口部を閉じるために使われます。

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。

B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

右と左に急に曲がる交互の線または経路; シャープな曲がりのパターン

Meaning

a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns

Example

The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.

その道路は山を登る際にジグザグのパターンに沿っています。

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。

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。

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。

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。

A1 noun /zuː/

Zoo

動物園

Meaning

an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public

Example

We visited the zoo to see the lions and elephants.

私たちはライオンと象を見るために動物園を訪れました。

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 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。

A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

ゼブラ

Meaning

an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes

Example

The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.

ゼブラはアフリカのサバンナを群れと一緒に走っていた。

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。

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？

B1 noun zəʊn

zone

区域

Meaning

An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.

Example

Industrial zones attract investments.

産業ゾーンは投資を引き付けます。

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 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。