Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

pleased definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/pliːzd/
満足 (manzoku)

feeling happy or satisfied with something

"She was pleased with her exam results."

"彼女は試験の結果に満足していました。" (Kanojo wa shiken no kekka ni manzoku shiteimashita.)
pleasure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈplɛʒər/
喜び (yorokobi)

a feeling of happiness or enjoyment

"It was a pleasure to meet you."

"お会いできて嬉しかったです。" (Oai dekite ureshikatta desu.)
Plenty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈplɛnti/
たっぷり (tappuri)

a large or sufficient amount or quantity

"We have plenty of time before the meeting."

"会議の前にたっぷり時間があります。" (Kaigi no mae ni tappuri jikan ga arimasu.)
plus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective A2
/plʌs/
プラス/利点 (purasu/riten)

in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage

"She received an A plus on her exam."

"彼女は試験でAプラスを取った。" (Kanojo wa shiken de A purasu o totta.)
pocket definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈpɒkɪt/

a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items

"He put his phone in his pocket."

poem definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈpoʊɪm/
(shi)

a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter

"She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother."

"彼女は母親のために美しい詩を書きました。" (Kanojo wa hahaoya no tame ni utsukushii shi o kakimashita.)
poet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈpoʊɪt/
詩人 (shijin)

a person who writes poems

"The poet wrote about love and nature."

"詩人は愛と自然について書いた。" (Shijin wa ai to shizen ni tsuite kaita.)
poetry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈpoʊɪtri/
(shi)

a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas

"She loves reading poetry in her free time."

"彼女は自由時間に詩を読むのが好きです。" (Kanojo wa jiyuu jikan ni shi o yomu no ga suki desu.)
policeman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/pəˈliːsmən/
警察官 (keisatsukan)

a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order

"The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection."

"警察官は交差点で交通を指導しました。" (Keisatsukan wa kōsaten de kōtsū o shidō shimashita.)
Polite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/pəˈlaɪt/
幸福 (kōfuku)

Showing good manners and respect towards others.

"He was very polite to the elderly woman."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができなかった。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, kōfuku o kakusu koto ga dekinakatta.)
pollution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/pəˈlʊʃən/
汚染 (osen)

the presence of harmful substances in the environment, especially the air, water, or soil

"Air pollution is a major environmental concern."

"大気汚染は重要な環境問題です。" (Taiki osen wa juuyo na kankyo mondai desu.)
pool definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb A2
/puːl/
プール (puuru)

a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls

"The children swam in the pool all afternoon."

"子供たちは午後ずっとプールで泳いでいました。" (Kodomotachi wa gogo zutto pūru de oyoideimashita.)
pop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/pɒp/
弾ける (hikeru)

to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound

"The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin."

"風船は、私が間違ってピンで刺したときに破裂しました。" (Fūsen wa, watashi ga machigatte pin de sashita toki ni hakiretsu shimashita.)
Popular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈpɒpjʊlər/
人気 (ninki)

liked or admired by many people

"She is a popular singer with a huge fan base."

"彼女は大きなファンベースを持つ人気のある歌手です。" (Kanojo wa ookina fan beesu o motsu ninki no aru kashu desu.)
population definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/
人口 (jinkou)

the total number of people living in a particular area or country

"The population of the city has increased by 20% over the last decade."

"その都市の人口は過去10年で20%増加しました。" (Sono toshi no jinkou wa kako 10 nen de 20% zouka shimashita.)
position definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/pəˈzɪʃən/
ポジション / 位置 (pojishon / ichi)

A place, job, or status; the way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.

"She applied for a teaching position at the university."

"彼女は大学の教職に応募しました。" (Kanojo wa daigaku no kyōshoku ni ōbo shimashita.)
positive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈpɒzɪtɪv/
ポジティブ (pojitibu)

Characterized by optimism, certainty, or something favorable.

"She always tries to maintain a positive attitude."

"彼女はいつもポジティブな態度を保とうとしています。" (Kanojo wa itsumo pojitibu na taido o tamotsu to shiteimasu.)
possibility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/
可能性 (kanousei)

something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur

"There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow."

"明日は雨の強い可能性があります。" (Ashita wa ame no tsuyoi kanousei ga arimasu.)
Possibly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈpɒsɪbli/
おそらく (osoraku)

maybe, or in a way that is not certain

"It could possibly rain later today."

"今日の後でおそらく雨が降るでしょう。" (Kyou no ato de osoraku ame ga furu deshou.)
post definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb A2
/pəʊst/
ポスト (posuto)

a job or position, or to send something by mail

"She posted a letter to her friend yesterday."

"彼女は昨日友達に手紙をポストした。" (Kanojo wa kinō tomodachi ni tegami o posuto shita.)
post office definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/
郵便局 (yuubinkyoku)

a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided

"I went to the post office to mail a package."

"私は荷物を送るために郵便局へ行きました。" (watashi wa nimotsu o okuru tame ni yuubinkyoku e ikimashita)
poster definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈpoʊstər/
ポスター (posutā)

a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something

"They put up a movie poster outside the theater."

"彼らは映画館の外に映画のポスターを貼った。" (Karera wa eigakan no soto ni eiga no posutā o hatta.)
Pot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/pɒt/
ポット (potto)

a container, typically round and deep, used for cooking or holding plants

"She put the soup in a pot and set it on the stove."

"彼女はスープをポットに入れ、それをストーブの上に置きました。" (Kanojo wa sūpu o potto ni irete, sore o sutōbu no ue ni okimashita.)
power definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈpaʊər/
(chikara)

the ability or capacity to do something or influence others

"Knowledge is power."

"知識は力です。" (Chishiki wa chikara desu.)
powerful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈpaʊərfəl/
強力な (kyōryokuna)

having great strength or influence

"She is a powerful leader in her community."

"彼女はコミュニティで強力なリーダーです。" (Kanojo wa komyuniti de kyōryokuna rīdā desu.)
practice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb A2
/ˈpræk.tɪs/
練習 (renshuu)

the act of doing something repeatedly to improve skill, or the actual application of an idea

"He practices the piano every day."

"彼は毎日ピアノを練習します。" (Kare wa mainichi piano wo renshuu shimasu.)
practise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ˈpræktɪs/
練習する (renshuu suru)

to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession

"She practises piano for two hours daily."

"彼女は毎日2時間ピアノを練習します。" (Kanojo wa mainichi 2 jikan piano o renshuu shimasu.)
prefer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/prɪˈfɜːr/
好む (konomu)

to like one thing better than another

"I prefer tea over coffee in the morning."

"私は朝にコーヒーよりもお茶を好みます。" (Watashi wa asa ni kōhī yori mo ocha o konomimasu.)
prepare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/prɪˈpɛə/
準備する (junbi suru)

to make ready or suitable in advance for a particular purpose or event

"She will prepare dinner before the guests arrive."

"彼女はゲストが到着する前にディナーを準備します。" (Kanojo wa gesuto ga tōchaku suru mae ni dinnā o junbi shimasu.)
present definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb, adjective A2
/ˈprɛzənt/
プレゼント (purezento)

existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way

"She presented her report to the team yesterday."

"彼女は昨日チームに報告書を提出しました。" (Kanojo wa kinou chiimu ni houkokusho o teishutsu shimashita.)
president definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈprɛzɪdənt/
大統領 (daitōryō)

the elected head of a republican state

"The president addressed the nation last night."

"大統領は昨晩、国民に向けて演説を行いました。" (Daitōryō wa sakuban, kokumin ni mukete enzetsu o okonaimashita.)
pretend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/prɪˈtɛnd/
ふりをする (furi o suru)

To act as if something is true when it is not.

"The children pretended to be superheroes."

"子供たちはスーパーヒーローになるふりをした。" (Kodomotachi wa sūpāhīrō ni naru furi o shita.)
prevent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/prɪˈvɛnt/
防ぐ (fusegu)

To stop something from happening or arising.

"The police worked hard to prevent crime in the city."

"警察は都市の犯罪を防ぐために一生懸命働きました。" (Keisatsu wa toshi no hanzai o fusegu tame ni isshōkenmei hatarakimashita.)
Previous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈpriːviəs/
前の (mae no)

Existing or happening before the present time.

"He referred to the previous meeting to explain his point."

"彼は自分の意見を説明するために前回の会議に言及しました。" (Kare wa jibun no iken wo setsumei suru tame ni zenkai no kaigi ni genkyū shimashita.)
prices definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
ˈpraɪsɪz
価格 (kakaku)

The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.

"Rising prices are affecting consumer spending."

"上昇する価格は消費者支出に影響を与えています。" (Jōshō suru kakaku wa shōhisha shishutsu ni eikyō o ataeteimasu.)
primary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/
主要な, 初歩的な (shuyōna, shohoteki na)

Most important; main; happening first.

"Education is a primary factor in economic growth."

"教育は経済成長の主要な要素です。" (Kyōiku wa keizai seichō no shuyōna yōso desu.)
prince definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/prɪns/
王子 (ouji)

a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality

"The prince addressed the nation on his birthday."

"王子は誕生日に国民に演説しました。" (ouji wa tanjoubi ni kokumin ni enzetsu shimashita)
princess definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈprɪn.ses/
王女 (oujo)

a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant

"The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony."

"王女は宮殿のバルコニーから群衆に手を振った。" (oujo wa kyuden no barukoni kara gunshu ni te o futta)
prison definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈprɪzən/
刑務所 (keimusho)

a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial

"He was sent to prison for his crimes."

"彼は犯罪のために刑務所に送られた。" (Kare wa hanzai no tame ni keimusho ni okurareta.)
Private definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈpraɪvət/
プライベート (puraibeto)

belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group

"She enjoys her private time away from work."

"彼女は仕事から離れて自分のプライベートな時間を楽しんでいます。" (Kanojo wa shigoto kara hanarete jibun no puraibeto na jikan o tanoshindeimasu.)
Probably definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈprɒbəbli/
おそらく (osoraku)

used to mean that something is very likely to happen or be true

"He will probably be late to the meeting."

"彼はおそらく会議に遅れるでしょう。" (Kare wa osoraku kaigi ni okureru deshō.)
process definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈprəʊsɛs/
プロセス (purosesu)

a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end

"The hiring process takes several weeks."

"採用プロセスは数週間かかります。" (Saiyō purosesu wa suū shūkan kakarimasu.)
produce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/prəˈdjuːs/
生産する (seisan suru)

to make or manufacture from components or raw materials

"They produce high-quality goods."

"彼らは高品質な製品を生産しています。" (Karera wa kōhinshitsu na seihin o seisan shiteimasu.)
Product definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈprɒdʌkt/
製品 (seihin)

an item or substance that is manufactured or produced

"This is a new product launched by the company."

"これは会社が発表した新しい製品です。" (Kore wa kaisha ga happyou shita atarashii seihin desu.)
production definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/prəˈdʌkʃən/
制作 (seisaku)

the process of manufacturing or creating something

"The production of this film took over a year."

"この映画の制作には1年以上かかりました。" (Kono eiga no seisaku niwa ichinen ijou kakarimashita.)
professional definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/prəˈfɛʃənl/
プロフェッショナル (purofesshonaru)

relating to a job that requires special training or education

"She is a professional dancer who performs internationally."

"彼女は国際的に活躍するプロフェッショナルダンサーです。" (Kanojo wa kokusaiteki ni katsuyaku suru purofesshonaru dansā desu.)
professor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/prəˈfɛsər/
教授 (kyouju)

a senior teacher or academic at a college or university

"The professor explained the theory clearly."

"教授は理論を明確に説明しました。" (Kyouju wa riron wo meikaku ni setsumei shimashita.)
program definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈprəʊɡræm/
プログラム (puroguramu)

a planned series of events or activities

"The program starts at 9 AM sharp."

"プログラムは午前9時に正確に始まります。" (Puroguramu wa gozen 9-ji ni seikaku ni hajimarimasu.)
progress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb A2
/ˈprəʊɡrɛs/ (noun), /prəˈɡrɛs/ (verb)
進歩 (shinpo)

forward movement toward a destination or improvement in a condition

"The students made great progress in their studies."

"学生たちは学業で大きな進歩を遂げました。" (Gakusei-tachi wa gakugyou de ookina shinpo wo togemashita.)
project definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb A2
/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ (noun), /prəˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

As a noun: a planned task or assignment. As a verb: to plan, estimate, or extend something outward.

"The company plans to project its growth over the next five years."