Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
galaxies
銀河
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
B2 noun
Galaxy
銀河系
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
B2 noun
gallon
ガロン
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
B2 verb
gamble
ギャンブル
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
B2 noun
Gambler
ギャンブラー
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
B2 noun
gambling
ギャンブル
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
B2 noun
gameplay
ゲームプレイ
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
B2 noun
garment
衣類
Meaning
An item of clothing.
Example
She bought a new garment for the party.
B2 noun
Gateway
ゲートウェイ; 入り口
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
B2 adjective
gay
ゲイ
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
B2 noun
Gaze
じっと見つめること; 特定の方向に集中的に見る
Meaning
a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction
Example
She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.
B2 noun
gear
装備 / ギア
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
B2 noun
Gem
貴石
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
B2 noun
gene
遺伝子
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
B2 noun
Generosity
寛大さ
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
B2 adverb
generously
惜しみなく
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
B2 adjective
genetic
遺伝的な
Meaning
Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.
B2 noun
genetics
遺伝学
Meaning
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.
B2 noun
Genius
天才
Meaning
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability
Example
Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
B2 noun
genre
ジャンル
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
B2 adverb
genuinely
本当に
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
B2 adjective
geographical
地理的な
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
B2 noun
geology
地質学
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
B2 noun
germ
細菌
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.