Vocabulary Cards
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A1 noun, adjective, adverb
right
権利
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
C1 adjective
Righteous
正義の; 公正な; 道徳的な
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
C1 noun
righteousness
正義
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
C1 adjective
rightful
正当な
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
B2 adverb
Rightly
正しく; 適切に; 公正に
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
B1 noun
rights
権利
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
B2 adjective
Rigid
硬直
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
C1 noun
Rigidity
剛性
Meaning
inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise
Example
The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.
C1 adverb
Rigidly
厳格に; 柔軟性なしで
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
C2 noun
rigmarole
面倒なこと
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
C1 noun
rigor
厳格さ
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
B2 adjective
rigorous
厳格な
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
C1 verb
rile
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
B2 noun
rim
縁
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
C2 noun
rime
霜
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
A2 verb
ring
鳴る
Meaning
to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone
Example
The bell rings every hour.
B2 noun
Riot
暴動; 騒乱
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
B2 verb
rip
裂ける
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
C2 adjective
riparian
河川や他の水路の岸辺に関連する
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
B2 adjective
Ripe
熟した; 食べる準備ができた
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
B2 verb
ripen
幸せ
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
C2 noun
riposte
鋭い返答
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
C1 noun
Ripple
波紋
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
C2 noun
ripplet
小さな波
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.