Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Ambassador
大使
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
C2 adjective
ambidextrous
両利き
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
B2 noun
ambience
雰囲気
Meaning
The character and atmosphere of a place.
Example
The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.
C1 noun
ambiguity
曖昧さ, 不明確さ
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
B2 adjective
ambiguous
曖昧
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
B1 noun
ambition
野望
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
B1 adjective
Ambitious
野心的
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
B2 adjective + noun
ambitious endeavor
野心的な試み
Meaning
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
Example
Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.
C1 noun
ambivalence
両義性
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
C1 adjective
ambivalent
相反する
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
C2 verb
amble
ゆっくり歩く
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
C2 noun
ambrosia
神の食べ物
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
C2 adjective
ambrosial
神々しい
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
A2 noun
ambulance
救急車
Meaning
A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.
Example
The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.
C2 adjective
ambulatory
外来患者
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
C1 verb
ambush
待ち伏せする
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
C2 verb
ameliorate
改善する, 向上させる
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
C1 adjective
amenable
協力的
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
B2 verb
amend
修正する
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
B2 noun
amendment
修正案
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
B2 noun
amendments
修正案
Meaning
Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.
Example
Amendments reflect evolving public needs.
B2 noun
amenities
アメニティ
Meaning
useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience
Example
The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
B2 noun
amenity
アメニティ
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
A1 noun/adjective
american
アメリカン
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.