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英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文

noun
/ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/
悪名 (akumei)

The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.

"The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes."

"その犯罪者は大胆な脱出で悪名を得た。" (Sono hanzai-sha wa daitan na dasshutsu de akumei wo eta.)
noun
/ˈnoʊʃən/
概念 (gainen)

An idea, belief, or concept about something.

"He had a vague notion of what she wanted."

"彼は彼女が何を望んでいるのかについて漠然とした概念を持っていました。" (Kare wa kanojo ga nani o nozonde iru no ka ni tsuite bakuzento shita gainen o motte imashita.)
notify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/
通知する (tsuuchisuru)

to inform someone officially about something

"The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change."

"マネージャーはスタッフにスケジュールの変更について通知します。" (Maneejaa wa sutaffu ni sukejuuru no henko ni tsuuchi shimasu.)
notifications definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/
通知 (tsuuchi)

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

"Turn off notifications to stay focused."

"通知をオフにして集中を保つ。" (Tsuuchi wo ofu ni shite shuuchuu wo tamotsu.)
noun
/ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
通知 (tsuchi)

an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device

"You will receive a notification when your application is approved."

"申請が承認されると通知が届きます。" (shinsei ga shonin sareru to tsuchi ga todokimasu)
adjective
/ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/
顕著な (kenchona)

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

"There was a noticeable improvement in her performance."

"彼女のパフォーマンスには顕著な改善がありました。" (Kanojo no pafōmansu ni wa kenchona kaizen ga arimashita.)
Notice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈnoʊtɪs/
通知 (tsuuchi)

a written or printed announcement or notification

"He gave me a notice about the meeting."

"彼は会議についての通知を私にくれました。" (Kare wa kaigi ni tsuite no tsuuchi wo watashi ni kuremashita.)
pronoun
/ˈnʌθɪŋ/
何もない (nanimo nai)

not anything; no thing

"She has nothing to worry about."

"彼女は心配することは何もない。" (Kanojo wa shinpai suru koto wa nanimo nai.)
adjective, verb
/ˈnoʊtɪd/
著名 (chomei)

well known or famous; written down or observed

"He is a noted author in the field of history."

"彼は歴史分野で著名な作家です。" (Kare wa rekishi bunya de chomei na sakka desu.)
notebook definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈnoʊtbʊk/

a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer

"She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas."

note definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb
/noʊt/
メモ (memo)

a brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts written down; to observe or remark upon something

"She wrote a quick note to remind herself of the meeting."

"彼女は会議を思い出すために迅速なノートを書いた。" (Kanojo wa kaigi o omoi dasu tame ni jinsoku na nōto o kaita.)
noun
/nɑːtʃ/
切り込み (kirikomi)

A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.

"He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days."

"彼は日数を記録するために棒に切り込みを入れました。" (Kare wa nissū o kiroku suru tame ni bō ni kirikomi o iremashita.)
adjective
/naɪs/
素敵 (suteki)

pleasant, kind, or enjoyable

"She is a very nice person to work with."

"彼女は一緒に働くのにとても素敵な人です。" (Kanojo wa issho ni hataraku no ni totemo suteki na hito desu.)
adjective
/nɒkˈtɜːrnəl/
夜行性 (yakousei)

Active at night and sleeping during the day.

"Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night."

"フクロウは夜行性の動物で、夜に狩りをします。" (Fukurou wa yakousei no doubutsu de, yoru ni kari wo shimasu.)
pronoun
/ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/
誰もいない (dare mo inai)

no person; not anyone

"Nobody came to the party."

"誰もパーティに来なかった。" (Dare mo pāti ni konakatta.)
Noble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈnoʊbəl/
高貴な性格や高い道徳的原則を示す、または高い社会的地位を持つ (Kōkina seikaku ya takai dōtoku-teki gensoku o shimesu, mata wa takai shakai-teki chii o motsu)

Having or showing fine personal qualities, high moral principles, or being of high social rank.

"He is admired for his noble character and generosity."

"彼はその高貴な性格と寛大さで賞賛されています。" (Kare wa sono kōkina seikaku to kandaisa de shōsan sareteimasu.)
noun
/nəʊˈbɪləti/
高貴 (kouki)

the quality of being noble in character or the group of people belonging to the aristocracy

"The king praised her for her nobility and courage."

"王は彼女の高貴さと勇気を称賛しました。" (Ō wa kanojo no kōkisa to yūki o shōsan shimashita.)
Nobel Prize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
noʊˈbel praɪz
ノーベル賞 (noberu shou)

Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.

"Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions."

"Nobel Prize recognition did not apply to Bose's contributions." (noberu shou no hyouka wa boosu no kouken ni wa oyobanakatta)
adverb
/noʊ/
いいえ (iie)

used to give a negative response or to show disagreement

"She said no to the invitation."

"彼女は招待状を断った。" (Kanojo wa shoutaijou o kotowatta.)
verb
/ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.

"She tends to nitpick about every little detail."

noun
/nɪt/
シラミの卵 (shirami no tamago)

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

"The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair."

"先生は子供の髪の毛にシラミの卵を見つけました。" (Sensei wa kodomo no kami no ke ni shirami no tamago o mitsukemashita.)
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nirvana

noun
/nɪərˈvɑːnə/

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

"Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives."

adjective
/ˈnɪp.i/
寒い; ひんやり; 動きが速くて敏捷 (samui; hinyari; ugoki ga hayakute binshou)

cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement

"It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket."

"今日は外がかなり寒いので、ジャケットを着るべきです。" (Kyou wa soto ga kanari samui node, jaketto wo kiru beki desu.)
nip definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/nɪp/
つねる (tsuneru)

To pinch, bite, or squeeze sharply; to stop something at an early stage.

"The cold wind will nip your fingers."

"冷たい風があなたの指をつまむでしょう。" (Tsumetai kaze ga anata no yubi o tsumamu deshō.)
noun
/ˈnɪn.i/
バカ (baka)

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

"Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!"

"そんなバカなことをするな、頭を使え!" (sonna baka na koto o suru na, atama o tsukae!)
noun
/naɪn/
(kyuu)

the number that is one more than eight

"She has nine books in her collection."

"彼女はコレクションに9冊の本を持っています。" (Kanojo wa korekushon ni kyuu-satsu no hon o motteimasu.)
adjective
/ˈnɪmbəl/
素早い (subayai)

Quick and light in movement or thought.

"The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience."

"ダンサーの素早いステップが観客を感動させた。" (Dansā no subayai suteppu ga kankyaku o kandō saseta.)
noun
/nɪl/
ゼロ (zero)

Nothing; zero.

"The score remained nil after the first half."

"前半戦が終わった後、スコアはゼロのままだった。" (Zenhan-sen ga owatta ato, sukō wa zero no mamadatta.)
noun
/ˈnaɪəlɪst/
ニヒリスト (nihiristo)

A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.

"He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms."

"彼はすべての社会的規範を拒否したため、ニヒリストと呼ばれました。" (Kare wa subete no shakaiteki kihon o kyohi shita tame, nihiristo to yobaremashita.)
noun
/ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/
虚無主義 (kyomu shugi)

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.

"The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism."

"哲学者はニヒリズムを推進したとして批判されました。" (Tetsugakusha wa nihirizumu o suishin shita to shite hihan saremashita.)
noun
/ˈnaɪtˌmɛər/

a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very distressing experience.

"Last night, she had a terrifying nightmare."

Nightingale definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/
ナイチンゲール (naichingeeru)

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

"The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight."

"ナイチンゲールは月明かりの中で甘美に歌った。" (naichingeeru wa tsukiakari no naka de kanbi ni utatta)
noun
/ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/
夜の始まり (yoru no hajimari)

the time when night begins; dusk

"They decided to return home before nightfall."

"彼らは夜の始まり前に家に帰ることに決めました。" (Karera wa yoru no hajimari mae ni ie ni kaeru koto ni kimemashita.)
Night queen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/naɪt kwiːn/
月下香 (gekka kou)

a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent

"The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance."

"月下香の花が甘い香りで庭を満たしました。" (gekka kou no hana ga amai kaori de niwa o mitashimashita)
Night-jesmine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/
夜香木 (yakouboku)

a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers

"The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers."

"夜香木の木は日没後に小さな白い花を咲かせます。" (yakouboku no ki wa nichibotsugo ni chiisana shiroi hana o sakasemasu.)
night definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/naɪt/
(yoru)

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

"She loves going for walks at night."

"彼女は夜に散歩するのが好きです。" (Kanojo wa yoru ni sanpo suru no ga suki desu.)
verb
/ˈnɪɡəl/

to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry

"A small doubt niggled at her mind."

adjective
/ˈnɪɡərdli/
ケチ (kechi)

unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly

"He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip."

"彼はまともなチップを置くにはあまりにケチだった。" (Kare wa matomona chippu o oku ni wa amari ni kechi datta.)
Nigella definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/naɪˈdʒel.ə/
ブラッククミン (burakku kumin)

small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed

"Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking."

"パンの上にブラッククミンの種を振りかけてから焼きます。" (Pan no ue ni burakku kumin no tane wo furikakete kara yakimasu.)
noun
/niːs/
(mei)

the daughter of one's brother or sister

"My niece is studying at the university this year."

"私の姪は今年大学で勉強しています。" (watashi no mei wa kotoshi daigaku de benkyo shiteimasu)
noun
/ˈnɪk.neɪm/
ニックネーム (nikku nēmu)

a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name

"His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave."

"彼のニックネームは 'タイガー' です。なぜなら彼はとても勇敢だからです。" (kare no nikku nēmu wa 'taigā' desu. nazenara kare wa totemo yūkan dakara desu.)
noun
/ˈnɪkəl/
ニッケル (nikkeru)

a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States

"He found a nickel on the ground."

"彼は地面でニッケルを見つけた。" (Kare wa jimen de nikkeru o mitsuketa.)
Niche definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/niːʃ/
ニッチ (nicchi)

a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment

"He has found his niche in the marketing industry."

"彼はマーケティング業界で自分のニッチを見つけました。" (Kare wa maketingu gyoukai de jibun no nicchi wo mitsukemashita.)
noun
/ˈnaɪsəti/
微細さ (bisaisa)

a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something

"The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case."

"弁護士は事件の法的細部を説明しました。" (Bengoshi wa jiken no hōteki saibu o setsumei shimashita.)
adverb
/ˈnaɪsli/
上手に (joozu ni)

in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately

"She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand."

"彼女はみんなが理解できるように上手に説明した。" (kanojo wa minna ga rikai dekiru yoo ni joozu ni setsumei shita)
neurosis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/
神経症 (shinkeishou)

A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.

"His neurosis made social interactions difficult."

"彼の神経症は社会的な相互作用を困難にした。" (Kare no shinkeishou wa shakaiteki na sōgo sayō o kon'nan ni shita.)
neuroplasticity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.plæsˈtɪ.sɪ.ti
神経可塑性 (shinkei kasosei)

The ability of the brain to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

"Meditation enhances neuroplasticity, improving memory and focus."

"瞑想はニューロプラスチック性を高め、記憶力と集中力を改善します。" (Meisou wa nyuuro purasuchikkusei o takame, kiokuryoku to shuuchuuryoku o kaizen shimasu.)
neuroprotective definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv
神経保護 (shinkei hogo)

Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.

"Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits."

"オメガ-3脂肪酸は神経保護効果があります。" (Omega-3 shibousan wa shinkei hogo kouka ga arimasu.)
neuroscientific definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk
神経科学的 (shinkei kagakuteki)

Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.

"Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention."

"ニューロサイエンティフィックな研究は、記憶の保持を理解するのに役立ちます。" (Nyuuro saientifikku na kenkyuu wa, kioku no hoji wo rikai suru no ni yakudachimasu.)
verb
/ˈnuːtər/
去勢する (kyosei suru)

To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.

"They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens."

"彼らは、もっと子猫が生まれないように、猫を去勢することに決めました。" (Karera wa, motto koneko ga umarenai you ni, neko wo kyosei suru koto ni kimemashita.)