Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
Rolling pin
めん棒
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
B2 noun
rookie
初心者
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
B2 adjective
Roomy
広々とした; 広いスペースのある
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
B2 noun
rooster
雄鶏
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
B2 adjective
Rooted
根付いた
Meaning
deeply established; firmly fixed
Example
His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.
B2 verb
rot
腐る
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
B2 verb
rotate
回転する
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
B2 noun
Rotation
回転; 回転運動; 自転
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
B2 adjective
Rotten
腐った; 悪い
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
B2 adverb
routinely
定期的に
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
B2 noun
royalty
王族 / ロイヤリティ (著者の収入)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
B2 noun
Rudeness
無礼
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
B2 verb
ruin
台無しにする
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
B2 noun
ruling
判決
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
B2 verb
rumble
幸せ
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
B2 noun
rumor
噂
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
B2 noun
Rumour
噂; ゴシップ; ニュース
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
B2 adjective
run-down
荒れ果てた
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
B2 noun
Rush
急ぎ; ラッシュ
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
B2 noun
Rust
錆
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
B2 adjective
Rusty
錆びた; 練習不足; 最近の練習不足による障害
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
B2 adjective
Ruthless
無慈悲な; 残酷な; 情け容赦ない
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
B2 noun
ruthless competition
容赦ない競争
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.