Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
Poison
毒
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
B2 adjective
Poisonous
有毒; 毒性; 致命的
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
B2 verb
poke
突く
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
B2 adjective
polar
極地の、極に関連する
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
B1 noun
Polar Bear
ホッキョクグマ
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
C1 noun
polarity
極性
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
C1 verb
polarize
極化する
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
C1 adjective
polarized
分極された
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
B1 noun
pole
柱
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
C2 noun
polemic
論争的な攻撃
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
C2 adjective
polemical
論争的
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
C2 noun
polemics
論争
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
C1 noun
Polestar
北極星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
A1 noun
police
警察
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
A2 noun
policeman
警察官
Meaning
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
Example
The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.
B1 noun
policy
方針
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
B2 verb
polish
磨く
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
B2 adjective
polished
洗練された、精巧で優雅
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
A2 adjective
Polite
礼儀正しい; 尊敬すべき; 丁寧
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
B1 adverb
Politely
丁寧に;
Meaning
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
Example
She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.
C1 adjective
politic
賢明な、慎重な
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
B1 adjective
political
政治的な
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
B2 adverb
politically
政治的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
B1 noun
politician
政治家
Meaning
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession
Example
The politician promised to improve the economy.