Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
Diamond
ダイヤモンド
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
C2 adjective
diaphanous
透けている
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
A2 noun
diary
日記
Meaning
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Example
She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.
C2 adjective
diatomic
二原子
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
C2 noun
diatribe
激しい非難
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
C1 adjective
dicey
危険な
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
C1 noun
dichotomy
二項対立
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
B2 verb
dictate
口述する
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
B2 noun
dictator
独裁者
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
C1 adjective
dictatorial
独裁的
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
C1 noun
diction
発音と単語の選択
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
A2 noun
dictionary
辞書
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
C2 noun
dictum
格言
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
C2 adjective
didactic
教育的な
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
A2 verb
die
死ぬ
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
C1 noun
diehard
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
A2 noun
diet
ダイエット
Meaning
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
Example
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
B1 verb
differ
異なる
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
A2 noun
difference
違い
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
A1 adjective
different
異なる
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
C2 noun
differentia
区別する特徴
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
C1 adjective
differential
差別的
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
B2 verb
differentiate
区別する
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
C1 noun
differentiation
差別化, 分化
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.