Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
patricide
父殺し
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
C2 noun
patrimony
遺産
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
B2 noun
Patriot
愛国者
B2 adjective
Patriotic
愛国的な
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
B2 noun
patriotism
愛国心
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
B2 verb
patrol
パトロールする
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
B2 noun
patron
後援者
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
C1 verb
patronize
恩着せがましくする
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
C1 adjective
patronizing
見下す
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
C2 noun
patronymic
父系姓
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
C1 verb
patter
繰り返される軽いタップ音を立てる / 機械的に素早く話す
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
B1
Pattern
模様 / パターン
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
C1 noun
paucity
不足 / 欠乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
C2 adjective
paunchy
ぽっこりお腹
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
C1 noun
pauper
乞食人
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
C2 noun
pauperism
貧困
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
B1 verb
Pause
一時停止
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
B1 noun
pavement
歩道
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
C1 noun
pavilion
パビリオン
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
A1 verb
pay
支払う
Meaning
to give money in exchange for goods or services
Example
I need to pay my bills on time.
B2 adjective
Payable
支払期限
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
C1 noun
payee
受取人
Meaning
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
Example
The payee must sign the check before cashing it.
A2 noun
payment
支払い
Meaning
the action or process of paying money for something
Example
The payment for the order was received yesterday.
A2 noun
pc
パーソナルコンピュータ
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.