Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
durance
監禁
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
B2 noun
duration
期間
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
C1 noun
duress
強制
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
C1 noun
Durian
ドリアン
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
A1 preposition
during
〜の間に
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
C1 noun
Dusk
夕暮れ; たそがれ
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
B1 noun
dust
ほこり
Meaning
Fine particles of matter.
Example
Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.
A2 noun
Dustbin
ゴミ箱
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
B2 adjective
dusty
ほこりっぽい
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
A2 adjective
dutch
オランダの
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
C2 adjective
duteous
忠実な
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
C2 adjective
dutiable
課税対象
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
C1 adjective
Dutiful
義務感のある; 尊敬すべき; 従順な
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
A2 noun
Duty
義務
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
B2 noun
dwarf
小人
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
B2 verb
dwell
住む
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
C1 verb
dwindle
減少する
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
C1 adjective
dwindling
減少
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
B2 verb
dye
染める
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
B1 adjective
Dying
死にかけている; 死亡している;
Meaning
approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away
Example
The dying plant needs water immediately.
B2 adjective
dynamic
ダイナミック
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
B2 noun
dynamics
ダイナミクス
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
C1 noun
dynamo
電気を発生させる機械; 大きなエネルギーと熱意を持つ人物
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
C1 noun
dynasty
王朝
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.