Vocabulary Cards
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A1 noun
rabbit
ウサギ
Meaning
A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail
Example
The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.
C2 noun
Rabble
群衆
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
C1 adjective
rabid
狂信的
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
C1 noun
rabies
狂犬病
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
A2 noun
race
レース
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
B2 adjective
racial
人種の
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
B2 noun
racism
人種差別
Meaning
the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice
Example
The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.
B2 adjective
racist
人種差別主義者
Meaning
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
Example
He was accused of making racist comments.
B2 noun
Rack
ラック
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
B2 noun
racket
ラケット / 騒音
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
C2 noun
Raconteur
幸せ
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
C1 adjective
racy
刺激的
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
B2 noun
Radar
レーダー
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
C1 noun
radiance
輝き
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
C1 adjective
radiant
輝く
Meaning
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
Example
She looked radiant in her wedding dress.
C1 verb
radiate
放射する
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
B2 noun
radiation
放射線
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
B2 adjective
radical
伝統的な信念やシステムに反する根本的な変化をもたらす能力がある
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
A1 adjective
radio
ラジオ
Meaning
Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.
Example
FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.
B2 noun
radioactivity
放射性
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
B2 noun
Radish
ラディッシュ
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
C2 noun
radix
基数
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
C2 adjective
raffish
型破りで少し評判が悪いが魅力的
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
C1 noun/verb
raffle
抽選券の販売
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.