Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Ability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/əˈbɪləti/
能力 (nouryoku)

the power, skill, or capacity to do something

"Her ability to solve problems quickly impressed everyone."

"問題を迅速に解決する能力は、みんなを感心させました。" (Mondai wo jinsoku ni kaiketsu suru nouryoku wa, minna wo kanshin sasemashita.)
Above definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition, adverb A2
/əˈbʌv/
(ue)

at a higher place or position than something

"The picture hangs above the fireplace."

"絵は暖炉の上に掛かっている。" (E wa danro no ue ni kakatte iru.)
Abroad definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/əˈbrɔːd/
海外 (kaigai)

In or to a foreign country or countries.

"She studied abroad for two years in Germany."

"彼女はドイツで2年間海外で勉強した。" (Kanojo wa Doitsu de 2 nenkan kaigai de benkyou shita.)
accept definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/əkˈsɛpt/
受け入れる (ukeireru)

to receive something willingly or agree to something

"She accepted the job offer without hesitation."

"彼女はためらうことなく仕事のオファーを受け入れた。" (Kanojo wa tamerau koto naku shigoto no ofā o ukeireta.)
accident definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈæksɪdənt/
事故 (jiko)

An unexpected and unplanned event, often resulting in damage or injury.

"He was injured in a car accident last night."

"彼は昨晩の車の事故で怪我をしました。" (Kare wa sakuban no kuruma no jiko de kega o shimashita.)
Across definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition/adverb A2
/əˈkrɒs/
横断する (oudan suru)

From one side to the other side of something.

"He ran across the street to catch the bus."

"彼はバスに乗るために通りを横断した。" (Kare wa basu ni noru tame ni toori o oudanshita.)
act definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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act

verb/noun A2
/ækt/

To do something; to take action; also a law passed by a government.

"She decided to act quickly in the emergency."

Action definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈækʃən/
アクション (akushon)

The process of doing something, typically to achieve a goal.

"The government took immediate action to control inflation."

"政府はインフレーションを抑制するために迅速に行動を起こした。" (Seifu wa infurēshon o yokusei suru tame ni jinsoku ni kōdō o okoshita.)
actions definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈæk.ʃənz/
行動 (koudou)

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

"Immediate actions are needed for pollution control."

"汚染防止のために即時の行動が必要です。" (Osen boushi no tame ni sokujitsu no koudou ga hitsuyou desu.)
active definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈæktɪv/
アクティブな (akutibu na)

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; taking action rather than being passive.

"She is very active in community projects."

"彼女はコミュニティプロジェクトに非常にアクティブです。" (Kanojo wa komyuniti purojekuto ni hijō ni akutibu desu.)
Activity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ækˈtɪvɪti/
活動 (katsudou)

something that people do for enjoyment, work, or a particular purpose

"The children were engaged in outdoor activity."

"子供たちは屋外活動に従事していました。" (Kodomotachi wa okugai katsudou ni juuji shiteimashita.)
Actor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈæktər/
俳優 (haiyū)

a person who performs in plays, movies, or television

"The actor received an award for his performance."

"その俳優はパフォーマンスで賞を受け取った。" (sono haiyū wa pafōmansu de shō o uketotta.)
actress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈæktrəs/
女優 (joyū)

a female performer in plays, movies, or television

"The actress looked stunning on the red carpet."

"その女優は赤い絨毯の上で素晴らしく見えました。" (Sono joyū wa akai jūtantan no ue de subarashiku miemashita.)
actually definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈæktʃuəli/
実際に (jissai ni)

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

"She actually completed the project ahead of schedule."

"彼女は実際に予定より早くプロジェクトを完了させた。" (Kanojo wa jissai ni yotei yori hayaku purojekuto o kanryō saseta.)
noun A2
/æd/
広告 (koukoku)

a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event

"The company released a new ad for their smartphone."

"会社はスマートフォンの新しい広告を公開しました。" (Kaisha wa sumaatofon no atarashii koukoku o koukai shimashita.)
added definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈædɪd/
追加の (tsuika no)

included as an extra or additional part

"She received an added bonus for her performance."

"彼女はパフォーマンスのために追加のボーナスを受け取った。" (Kanojo wa pafōmansu no tame ni tsuika no bōnasu o uketotta.)
Addition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/əˈdɪʃən/

the process of adding something to something else

"The addition of solar panels made the house more energy-efficient."

address definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/əˈdrɛs/
対処する、解決する (taisho suru, kaiketsu suru)

To speak to someone directly or to deal with an issue.

"The manager will address the employees about the new policy."

"マネージャーは新しい方針について従業員にアドレスします。" (Manejā wa atarashī hōshin ni tsuite jūgyōin ni adoresu shimasu.)
admit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ədˈmɪt/
認める (mitomeru)

To confess or acknowledge something as true; to allow entry.

"He admitted that he had made a mistake."

"彼は間違いを犯したことを認めた。" (Kare wa machigai o okashita koto o mitometa.)
ads definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun (plural) A2
/ædz/
広告 (koukoku)

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

"I often skip ads when watching videos online."

"私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。" (watashi wa onrain douga o miru toki yoku koukoku o sukippu shimasu)
Adult definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈædʌlt/ or /əˈdʌlt/
大人 (otonna)

A fully grown or developed person; mature.

"Children must be accompanied by an adult."

"子供は大人と一緒にいる必要があります。" (Kodomo wa otona to issho ni iru hitsuyō ga arimasu.)
Advantage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
利点 (riten)

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position

"Having strong communication skills is a great advantage in business."

"強力なコミュニケーションスキルはビジネスにおいて大きな利点です。" (Kyouryoku na komyunikeeshon sukiru wa bijinesu ni oite ookina riten desu.)
Adventure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ədˈvɛntʃər/
冒険 (bōken)

an unusual, exciting, or daring experience

"They went on an adventure in the mountains."

"彼らは山で冒険をしました。" (Karera wa yama de bōken o shimashita.)
advertise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ˈædvərtaɪz/
宣伝する (senden suru)

to describe or draw attention to a product, service, or event in a public medium in order to promote sales or attendance

"They advertise their products on social media platforms."

"彼らはソーシャルメディアプラットフォームで製品を宣伝しています。" (Karera wa sōsharu media purattofōmu de seihin o senden shiteimasu.)
advertisement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/
広告 (kokoku)

a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event

"The advertisement attracted many new customers."

"その広告は多くの新しい顧客を引きつけた。" (sono kokoku wa ooku no atarashii kokyaku o hikitsuketa)
advice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ədˈvaɪs/

a suggestion or recommendation about what someone should do

"She gave me good advice about managing money."

afford definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/əˈfɔːrd/
余裕がある (yoyū ga aru)

to have enough money or resources to buy or do something

"We can’t afford to buy a new car right now."

"今は新しい車を買う余裕がありません。" (Ima wa atarashī kuruma o kau yoyū ga arimasen.)
adjective A2
/ˈæfrɪkən/
アフリカの (afurika no)

relating to Africa or its people

"She studied African culture in university."

"彼女は大学でアフリカの文化を学びました。" (Kanojo wa daigaku de Afurika no bunka o manabimashita.)
against definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition A2
/əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.

"They voted against the proposal."

agreement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/əˈɡriː.mənt/
契約 (keiyaku)

A mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties.

"They signed an agreement to work together."

"彼らは一緒に働くための契約に署名しました。" (Karera wa issho ni hataraku tame no keiyaku ni shomei shimashita.)
agreements definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/əˈɡriː.mənts/
契約 (keiyaku)

Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.

"Agreements strengthen partnerships."

"契約はパートナーシップを強化します。" (Keiyaku wa pātonāshippu o kyōka shimasu.)
ahead definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/əˈhɛd/
前に (mae ni)

in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress

"She walked ahead of the group."

"彼女はグループの前に歩いていた。" (Kanojo wa guruupu no mae ni aruite ita.)
aim definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/eɪm/
狙う (nerau)

to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan

"He aimed the ball at the goal."

"彼はゴールに向かってボールを狙った。" (Kare wa gōru ni mukatte bōru o neratta.)
Air conditioner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/
エアコン (eakon)

a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room

"We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside."

"外が暑すぎたので、エアコンをつけました。" (Soto ga atsusugita node, eakon o tsukemashita)
airline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɛər.laɪn/
航空会社 (kōkū gaisha)

A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.

"The airline announced a discount on international tickets."

"その航空会社は国際線チケットの割引を発表しました。" (Sono kōkū gaisha wa kokusaiken chiketto no waribiki o happyō shimashita.)
album definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈælbəm/
アルバム (arubamu)

A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.

"She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures."

"彼女は美しい写真がいっぱいの旅行アルバムを見せてくれました。" (Kanojo wa utsukushii shashin ga ippai no ryokō arubamu o misete kuremashita.)
Alive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/əˈlaɪv/
生きている (ikiteiru)

Living, not dead.

"The rescue team found the missing child alive."

"レスキュー隊は行方不明の子供を生きて発見しました。" (Resukyū-tai wa yukuefumei no kodomo o ikite hakken shimashita.)
allow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/əˈlaʊ/
許可する (kyoka suru)

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

"The teacher did not allow phones in class."

"先生はクラスで電話を許可しませんでした。" (Sensei wa kurasu de denwa o kyoka shimasen deshita.)
almost definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈɔːlmoʊst/
ほとんど (hotondo)

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

"He almost missed the train."

"彼はほとんど電車を逃した。" (Kare wa hotondo densha o nogashita.)
alphabet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈæl.fə.bɛt/
アルファベット (arufabetto)

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language

"Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words."

"子どもたちはたいてい単語を読む前にアルファベットを学びます。" (kodomotachi wa taitei tango o yomu mae ni arufabetto o manabimasu)
alright definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, adverb, interjection A2
/ɔːlˈraɪt/
大丈夫 (daijoubu)

satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment

"Everything is going to be alright."

"すべて大丈夫です。" (subete daijoubu desu)
although definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
conjunction A2
/ɔːlˈðoʊ/
しかし (shikashi)

in spite of the fact that; even though

"Although it was raining, they went for a walk."

"しかし、雨が降っていたが、彼らは散歩に出かけた。" (Shikashi, ame ga futte ita ga, karera wa sanpo ni dekaketa.)
amazing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
驚くべき (odorokubeki)

causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing

"The magician performed an amazing trick."

"マジシャンは驚くべきトリックを見せた。" (Majishan wa odorokubeki torikku o miseta.)
ambulance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈæmbjʊləns/
救急車 (kyūkyūsha)

A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.

"The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes."

"救急車は数分で事故現場に到着しました。" (Kyūkyūsha wa sū-fun de jiko genba ni tōchaku shimashita.)
among definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition A2
/əˈmʌŋ/
の中で (no naka de)

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

"He was sitting among his friends."

"彼は友達の中に座っていた。" (Kare wa tomodachi no naka ni suwatte ita.)
amount definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb A2
/əˈmaʊnt/
金額 (kingaku)

a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent

"The total amount of money is not enough."

"お金の合計額は十分ではありません。" (Okane no goukei-gaku wa juubun de wa arimasen.)
Angel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈeɪndʒəl/
天使 (tenshi)

a spiritual being believed to act as a messenger or servant of God

"She believed her mother was watching over her like an angel."

"彼女は母親が天使のように彼女を見守っていると信じていました。" (Kanojo wa hahaoya ga tenshi no yō ni kanojo o mimamotte iru to shinjite imashita.)
Anger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈæŋɡər/
怒り (ikari)

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.

"He couldn't control his anger after the argument."

"彼は議論の後、自分の怒りを制御できなかった。" (Kare wa giron no ato, jibun no ikari o seiryō dekinakatta.)
anniversary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/
記念日 (kinenbi)

the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event

"They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner."

"彼らは結婚記念日をディナーで祝いました。" (Karera wa kekkon kinenbi o dinā de iwaimashita.)
announce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/əˈnaʊns/
発表する (happyou suru)

to make a formal public statement about something

"The company will announce the new product tomorrow."

"会社は明日新しい製品をアナウンスします。" (Kaisha wa ashita atarashī seihin o anōnsu shimasu.)