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C2 noun
recidivist
再犯者
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
A2 noun
recipe
レシピ
Meaning
a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.
B2 noun
Recipient
受取人
Meaning
a person who receives something
Example
She was the recipient of the prestigious award.
C1 adjective
Reciprocal
相互の; 互恵的な; 両者で平等に分け合う;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
C1 verb
reciprocate
応答する
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
C1 noun
reciprocity
相互利益のために他の人と物を交換する行為
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
C1 noun
recital
リサイタル
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
C1 noun
Recitation
朗読
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
B2 verb
recite
暗唱する
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
C1 noun
reciter
朗誦者
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
C2 verb (archaic/rare)
reck
気にする
Meaning
To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.
Example
He does not reck the dangers of his actions.
B2 adjective
Reckless
無謀な; 無鉄砲な; 危険な;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
B2 verb
reckon
推測する
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
B2 verb
reclaim
Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
C1 verb
recline
リクライニングする
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
C1 noun
recluse
隠者
Meaning
A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.
Example
The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
C2 noun
reclusory
隠遁場所
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
B1 noun
recognition
認識
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
C2 noun
recognizance
法的義務
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
A2 verb
recognize
Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
C1 verb
recoil
後退する
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
C1 verb
recollect
思い出す
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
C1 noun
Recollection
記憶
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
A2 verb
recommend
勧める
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.