Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
kabadi
廃品回収業者
Meaning
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
Example
The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.
C2 noun
Kadamba
カダンバの木
Meaning
A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
Example
The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.
C2 noun
Karonda
カロンダ
Meaning
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
Example
Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.
C2 noun
Kedgeree
ケジリー
Meaning
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
Example
The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.
C2 noun
ken
理解の範囲
Meaning
one's range of knowledge or understanding
Example
Quantum physics is beyond my ken.
C2 noun
kerchief
バンダナ
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
C2 noun
ketogenesis
ケトン生成過程
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
C2 noun
killjoy
空気を壊す人
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
C2 noun
kiln
窯
Meaning
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
Example
The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.
C2 noun
kiloliter
キロリットル
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
C2 noun
kingling
小さな王
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
C2 noun
kingship
王権
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
C2 adjective
Kinky
変わった性的習慣; カールした髪
Meaning
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
Example
His kinky hair made him look unique.
C2 noun
Kinsfolk
親戚, 家族
C2 noun
kismet
運命
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
C2 noun
kith
親しい友人
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
C2 noun
kleptomaniac
盗みを抑えきれない衝動を持つ人
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
C2 noun
Knave
不正直な人；トランプのジャック
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
C2 noun
knavery
詐欺
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
C2 noun
knell
鐘の音
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
C2 noun
knickknack
幸福
Meaning
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
Example
The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.
C2 adjective
Knightly
騎士のような; 高貴で勇敢
Meaning
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
Example
He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.
C2 noun
Knol khol
カリフラワー
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
C2 noun
Knoll
小さな丘; マウンド
Meaning
a small rounded hill or mound
Example
The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.