Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Departure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
出発、離脱 (shuppatsu, ridatsu)

the act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey

"The plane’s departure was delayed due to fog."

"飛行機の出発は霧のため遅れました。" (hikōki no shuppatsu wa kiri no tame okuremashita.)
verb B1
/dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/
依存する (izon suru)

Being contingent on or influenced by something.

"The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort."

"計画の成功はチームの努力に依存しています。" (Keikaku no seikou wa chiimu no doryoku ni izon shiteimasu.)
Desert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Desert

noun, verb B1
/ˈdez.ɚt/ (noun/adjective), /dɪˈzɜːrt/ (verb)

as a noun, a barren sandy region; as a verb, to abandon someone or something

"He deserted his friends in their time of need."

deserts definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)
誰かが得るべきもの、特に罰や報酬 (dareka ga eru beki mono, tokuni batsu ya hoshū)

what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward

"He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam."

"彼は試験でカンニングをして、ついに自分の正当な報いを受けました。" (kare wa shiken de kanningu o shite, tsuini jibun no seitō na mukui o ukemashita.)
deserve definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈzɜːrv/
値する (kesuru)

To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.

"She worked hard and deserves recognition."

"彼女は一生懸命働き、認められる価値がある。" (Kanojo wa isshōkenmei hataraki, mitomerareru kachi ga aru.)
desire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/dɪˈzaɪər/
欲望 (yokubou)

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

"He has a strong desire to travel the world."

"彼は世界を旅行したいという強い欲望を持っています。" (Kare wa sekai o ryokou shitai to iu tsuyoi yokubou o motteimasu.)
Destination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
目的地 (mokutekichi)

the place to which someone or something is going or being sent

"Paris is a popular tourist destination."

"パリは人気のある観光地です。" (Pari wa ninki no aru kankōchi desu.)
Destruction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
破壊 (hakai)

the act of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired

"The fire caused the destruction of the building."

"火事は建物の破壊を引き起こしました。" (Kaji wa tatemono no hakai o hikiokoshimashita.)
detailed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈdiː.teɪld/
詳細 (shousai)

Having many details; very thorough.

"The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation."

"報告書は状況の詳細な分析を提供しました。" (Houkokusho wa joukyou no shousaina bunseki o teikyō shimashita.)
detective definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɪˈtɛktɪv/
探偵 (tantei)

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

"The detective solved the mystery in just two days."

"探偵はわずか2日で謎を解決しました。" (Tantei wa wazuka futsuka de nazo o kaiketsu shimashita.)
determine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/
決定する (kettei suru)

To decide or establish something after consideration.

"The jury will determine the outcome of the case."

"陪審員は事件の結果を決定します。" (Bishinin wa jiken no kekka o kettei shimasu.)
determined definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
決心した (kesshin shita)

Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.

"She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles."

"多くの障害があったにもかかわらず、彼女は学業を終わらせる決心をしていた。" (Ōku no shōgai ga atta ni mo kakawarazu, kanojo wa gakugyō o owaraseru kesshin o shite ita.)
developing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/
開発 (kaihatsu)

the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced

"She is developing new skills in programming."

"彼女はプログラミングで新しいスキルを開発しています。" (Kanojo wa puroguramingu de atarashii sukiru o kaihatsu shiteimasu.)
devil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈdɛv.əl/
悪魔 (akuma)

An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.

"The story warned children about making deals with the devil."

"その話は子供たちに悪魔と取引をしないように警告した。" (Sono hanashi wa kodomotachi ni akuma to torihiki o shinai yō ni keikoku shita.)
diagram definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈdaɪəɡræm/
図表 (zuhyo)

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

"The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram."

"先生は分かりやすい図表を使ってシステムを説明した。" (Sensei wa wakariyasui zuhyo o tsukatte shisutemu o setsumei shita)
Dialogue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
対話 (taiwa)

A conversation between two or more people, or a discussion aimed at reaching understanding.

"The two countries engaged in a dialogue to resolve their differences."

"二国は自国の違いを解決するために対話を行いました。" (Nikoku wa jikoku no chigai o kaiketsu suru tame ni taiwa o okonai mashita.)
Diamond definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈdaɪəmənd/
ダイヤモンド (daiyamondo)

a precious hard stone, usually clear and colorless, valued as a gemstone

"She wore a beautiful diamond necklace at the party."

"彼女はパーティーで美しいダイヤモンドのネックレスを着けていた。" (Kanojo wa pāti de utsukushī daiyamondo no nekkuresu o tsukete ita.)
differ definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈdɪfər/
異なる (kotonaru)

to be unlike or distinct from something else

"Opinions differ on this issue."

"この問題について意見が異なります。" (Kono mondai ni tsuite iken ga kotonarimasu.)
dig definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪɡ/
掘る (horu)

to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.

"They decided to dig a hole for the new tree."

"彼らは新しい木のために穴を掘ることを決めました。" (Karera wa atarashī ki no tame ni ana o horu koto o kimemashita.)
digital tools definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz
デジタルツール (dejitaru tsuuru)

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

"Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning."

"学校は学習を強化するためにデジタルツールを統合しています。" (Gakkou wa gakushuu o kyouka suru tame ni dejitaru tsuuru o tougou shiteimasu.)
dine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/daɪn/
食事する (shokuji suru)

to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day

"We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening."

"私たちは通常、夕方七時に食事します。" (Watashitachi wa tsujo, yugata shichi-ji ni shokuji shimasu.)
dip definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪp/
浸す (shimesu)

to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again

"She dipped her bread into the soup."

"彼女はパンをスープに浸しました。" (Kanojo wa pan o sūpu ni shimeshima-shita.)
director definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/
監督 (kantoku)

a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film

"The director gave final approval for the new movie script."

"監督は新しい映画の脚本に最終承認を与えました。" (Kantoku wa atarashī eiga no kyakuhon ni saishū shōnin o ataemashita.)
Dirt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɜːrt/
土、汚れ (tsuchi, yogore)

Loose soil or unclean matter; anything that makes a surface unclean.

"Her shoes were covered in dirt after walking through the field."

"畑を歩いた後、彼女の靴は泥だらけだった。" (Hatake o aruita ato, kanojo no kutsu wa dora darake datta.)
disabled definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/dɪsˈeɪbld/
障害者 (shougaisya)

having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities

"The park has special facilities for disabled people."

"公園には障害者用の特別な施設があります。" (Kouen ni wa shougaisya-you no tokubetsuna shisetsu ga arimasu.)
disadvantage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
不利 (furi)

an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces chances of success

"Living in a remote area can be a disadvantage when applying for certain jobs."

"遠隔地に住んでいると、特定の職に応募する際に不利になることがあります。" (Enkaku chi ni sunde iru to, tokutei no shoku ni ōbo suru sai ni furi ni naru koto ga arimasu.)
disappoint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
失望する (shitsubou suru)

to fail to fulfill expectations or hopes

"I don’t want to disappoint my parents."

"私は両親を失望させたくない。" (Watashi wa ryoushin wo shitsubou sasetakunai.)
Disappointed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
失望した (shitsubou shita)

sad or displeased because something has not happened as expected

"She was disappointed with her exam results."

"彼女は試験結果に失望していた。" (Kanojo wa shiken kekka ni shitsubou shite ita.)
disappointment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
失望 (shitsubou)

the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

"Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results."

"結果を聞いた後、彼女の顔には深い失望が表れていた。" (Kekka wo kiita ato, kanojo no kao ni wa fukai shitsubou ga arawarete ita.)
disc definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɪsk/
平らで薄く、円形の物体 (taira de usuku, enkei no buttai)

a flat, thin, round object or surface

"He inserted the music disc into the player."

"彼は音楽ディスクをプレーヤーに挿入した。" (Kare wa ongaku disuku o purēyā ni sōnyū shita.)
discipline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
規律 (kiritsu)

the practice of training people to obey rules or self-control

"Good discipline is essential for success in school."

"良い規律は学校での成功に不可欠です。" (Yoi kiritsu wa gakkou de no seikou ni fukaketsu desu.)
discount definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈdɪskaʊnt/
割引 (waribiki)

A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.

"The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics."

"その店はすべての電子製品に20%の割引を提供しました。" (Sono mise wa subete no denshi seihin ni 20% no waribiki o teikyō shimashita.)
discoveries definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
dɪˈskʌvəriz
発見 (hakken)

The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.

"His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields."

"彼の発見は複数の分野で革命を起こした。" (Kare no hakken wa fukusū no bunya de kakumei o okoshita.)
discovery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɪˈskʌvəri/
発見 (hakken)

The act of finding or learning something for the first time.

"The discovery of penicillin changed medical history."

"ペニシリンの発見は医学の歴史を変えた。" (Penishirin no hakken wa igaku no rekishi o kaeta.)
disgusting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
嫌な (iyana)

extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion

"The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting."

"ゴミ箱からの臭いは完全に嫌なものでした。" (gomibako kara no nioi wa kanzen ni iyana mono deshita)
Dishonest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/dɪsˈɑːnɪst/
不正直 (fuseijiki)

Behaving in an untruthful or deceitful way; not honest.

"It is dishonest to cheat in exams."

"試験でカンニングするのは不正直です。" (Shiken de kanningu suru no wa fuseijiki desu.)
disk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɪsk/
ディスク / データ保存装置 (disuku / dēta hozon sōchi)

a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically

"All the data is saved on a hard disk."

"すべてのデータはハードディスクに保存されています。" (Subete no dēta wa hādo disuku ni hozon sareteimasu.)
display definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈspleɪ/
表示 (hyouji)

To show or exhibit something to be seen.

"The shop displayed its new products in the window."

"その店は新しい製品をウィンドウにディスプレイしました。" (Sono mise wa atarashī seihin o u~indō ni disupurei shimashita.)
Distant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈdɪstənt/
遠い (tooi)

far away in space or time

"They could see the distant mountains from their home."

"彼らは家から遠くの山々を見ることができた。" (Karera wa ie kara tooku no yamayama o miru koto ga dekita.)
distribute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
分配する (bunpai suru)

to give something out to several people or places

"The charity will distribute food to the flood victims."

"チャリティは洪水被害者に食料を分配します。" (Charity wa kōzui higai-sha ni shokuryō o bunpai shimasu.)
district definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈdɪstrɪkt/
地区 (chiku)

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

"She lives in the northern district of the city."

"彼女は街の北地区に住んでいます。" (Kanojo wa machi no kita chiku ni sundeimasu.)
dive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/daɪv/
飛び込む (tobikomu)

to plunge headfirst into water or another substance

"He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day."

"彼は暑い日にプールにダイブすることに決めました。" (Kare wa atsui hi ni pūru ni daibu suru koto ni kimemashita.)
divide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dɪˈvaɪd/

to separate into parts or groups

"The teacher asked the class to divide into four groups."

division definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dɪˈvɪʒən/
部門 (bumon)

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

"The company has a separate division for research and development."

"会社には研究開発のための専用の部門があります。" (Kaisha ni wa kenkyū kaihatsu no tame no sen'yō no bumon ga arimasu.)
noun B1
/ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/
デオキシリボ核酸 (DNA)

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

"Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones."

"科学者たちは古代の骨からDNAを抽出しました。" (Kagakusha-tachi wa kodai no hone kara DNA o chūshutsu shimashita.)
document definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/
文書 (bunsho)

Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.

"She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip."

"彼女は旅行のすべての費用を慎重にドキュメントした。" (Kanojo wa ryokō no subete no hiyō o shinchō ni dokyumento shita.)
documentary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B1
/ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/
ドキュメンタリー映画 (dokyumentarī eiga)

A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

"We watched a documentary about climate change."

"私たちは気候変動についてのドキュメンタリー映画を見ました。" (Watashitachi wa kikō hendō ni tsuite no dokyumentarī eiga o mimashita.)
domestic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/dəˈmɛstɪk/
幸福 (kōfuku)

Relating to the home or internal affairs of a country.

"She bought domestic products to support local businesses."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, kōfuku o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
donate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/dəʊˈneɪt/
寄付する (kifu suru)

to give money, goods, or time to help a person or organization

"They donated food to the flood victims."

"彼らは洪水の被害者に食べ物を寄付しました。" (Karera wa kōzui no higaisha ni tabemono o kifu shimashita.)
Donation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/dəʊˈneɪ.ʃən/
寄付 (kifu)

something that is given to help a person or organization, often money

"He made a generous donation to the local orphanage."

"彼は地元の孤児院に寛大な寄付をしました。" (Kare wa jimoto no kojiin ni kandaina kifu o shimashita.)