Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

distribution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
配布 (haibu)

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

"The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas."

"その会社は農村地域への食品供給の配布を管理しています。" (Sono kaisha wa nōson chiiki e no shokuhin kyōkyū no haibu o kanri shiteimasu.)
disturb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/dɪsˈtɜːb/
邪魔する (jama suru)

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

"Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying."

"勉強している間に私を邪魔しないでください。" (Benkyō shite iru aida ni watashi o jama shinai de kudasai.)
Disturbance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/dɪˈstɜː.bəns/
騒乱; 邪魔; 不安 (souran; jama; fuan)

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

"The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors."

"大きな音楽は、すべての隣人を困らせた騒乱を引き起こしました。" (Ooki na ongaku wa, subete no rinjin wo komarase ta souran wo hikiokoshimashita.)
disturbing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/
気になる (ki ni naru)

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

"The news about the accident was deeply disturbing."

"事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。" (Jiko no nyūsu wa hijō ni kibun o gaisuru mono deshita.)
Diver definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdaɪ.vər/
ダイバー (daibā)

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

"The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish."

"ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。" (Daibā wa sakana o tsukamaeru tame ni suimen ka ni kiemashita.)
diverse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/daɪˈvɜːrs/
多様な (tayou na)

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

"The university has a diverse student body from many countries."

"その大学には、多くの国からの多様な学生がいます。" (Sono daigaku ni wa, ōku no kuni kara no tayō na gakusei ga imasu.)
diversity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/daɪˈvɜːrsəti/
多様性 (tayōsei)

A range of different things or people; variety.

"Workplace diversity helps foster innovation and creativity."

"職場での多様性は、革新と創造性を促進します。" (Shokuba de no tayōsei wa, kakushin to sōzōsei o sokushin shimasu.)
divert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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divert

verb B2
/daɪˈvɜːrt/

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

"The police diverted traffic to a side road."

Divine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, verb B2
/dɪˈvaɪn/

Relating to God or a deity; exceptionally wonderful or pleasing; to discover or foresee by intuition or supernatural means.

"She believed the divine power guided her actions."

divorce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/dɪˈvɔːrs/
離婚 (rikon)

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

"After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce."

"数年の対立の後、彼らは離婚することを決めました。" (Sūnen no tairitsu no ato, karera wa rikon suru koto o kimemashita.)
adjective B2
/dɪˈvɔːrst/
離婚した (rikon shita)

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

"She has been divorced for five years."

"彼女は5年間離婚したままだ。" (Kanojo wa 5-nenkan rikon shita mama da.)
dock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/dɒk/
ドック (dokku)

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

"The ship stayed at the dock for two days."

"船はドックに2日間停泊していました。" (Fune wa dokku ni futsukakan teihaku shiteimashita.)
documentation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/
ドキュメンテーション (dokyumenteshon)

material that provides official information or evidence

"The documentation for the project is available for review."

"プロジェクトのドキュメンテーションはレビューのために利用可能です。" (Purojekuto no dokyumenteshon wa rebyū no tame ni riyō kanō desu.)
dodge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/dɒdʒ/
避ける (sakeru)

to avoid something by moving quickly to the side or by being clever

"He managed to dodge the ball at the last second."

"彼は最後の瞬間にボールを避けることができました。" (Kare wa saigo no shunkan ni booru wo yokeru koto ga dekimashita.)
domain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/dəˈmeɪn/
領域 (ryouiki)

An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.

"Mathematics is her main domain of expertise."

"数学は彼女の主な専門領域です。" (Suugaku wa kanojo no omona senmon ryouiki desu.)
dominance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdɑː.mə.nəns/
支配力 (shihairyoku)

The state of having power and influence over others.

"The company has maintained dominance in the smartphone market."

"その会社はスマートフォン市場で支配力を維持しています。" (Sono kaisha wa sumātofon shijō de shihairyoku o iji shiteimasu.)
Dominant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈdɑː.mə.nənt/
支配的な (shihaiten na)

Having power, authority, or influence over others; most important.

"English has become the dominant language in international business."

"英語は国際ビジネスにおいて支配的な言語となった。" (Eigo wa kokusai bijinesu ni oite shihaiten na gengo to natta.)
dominate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈdɒmɪneɪt/
支配する (shihai suru)

to have power or control over something or someone

"The company dominates the smartphone market."

"その会社はスマートフォン市場を支配しています。" (Sono kaisha wa sumātōfon shijō o shihai shiteimasu.)
verb, noun B2
/dɒn/
着る / リーダー (kiru / riidaa)

to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person

"She donned her coat before leaving."

"彼女は出かける前にコートを着た。" (Kanojo wa dekakeru mae ni kooto o kita.)
donor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdoʊnər/
ドナー (donā)

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

"The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing."

"ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。" (Donā wa byōin no atarashī tsubasa ni kandai ni kifu shimashita.)
noun B2
/duːm/
運命 (unmei)

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

"The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom."

"古代の予言は都市の運命を予見していた。" (Kodai no yogen wa toshi no unmei o yoken shite ita.)
Door-mat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdɔːr.mæt/
ドアマット (doamatto)

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

"Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house."

"家に入る前にドアマットで足を拭いてください。" (Ie ni hairu mae ni doamatto de ashi o fuite kudasai.)
doorway definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdɔː.weɪ/
ドアの入口 (doa no iriguchi)

the space where a door opens into a room or building

"She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive."

"彼女はドアの入口に立って、彼が来るのを待っていました。" (Kanojo wa doa no iriguchi ni tatte, kare ga kuru no o matte imashita.)
dose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/doʊs/
用量 (yōryō)

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

"The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours."

"医者は6時間ごとに1回薬のドーズを処方しました。" (Isha wa roku-jikan goto ni ikkai kusuri no dōzu o shohō shimashita.)
Double decker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/
二階建てバス (nikaidate basu)

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

"The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London."

"赤いダブルデッカーバスはロンドンの有名なシンボルです。" (Akai daburu dekkā basu wa rondon no yūmei na shinboru desu.)
doubly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈdʌbli/
二重に (nijū ni)

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

"She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion."

"彼女は賞を受賞し、昇進した後、二重に幸運だと感じました。" (Kanojo wa shō o jushō shi, shōshin shita ato, nijū ni kōun da to kanjimashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈdaʊt.fəl/
疑わしい; 不確かな; 何かに対して不確かに感じる (ugowashī; fukakushina; nanika ni taishite fukakushin ni kanjiru)

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

"I am doubtful about the success of this project."

"私はこのプロジェクトの成功について疑問を持っています。" (Watashi wa kono purojekuto no seikō ni tsuite gimon o motteimasu.)
dough definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/doʊ/
生地 (kiji)

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

"She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking."

"彼女は生地を10分間こねた後、それを焼きました。" (Kanojo wa kiji o juppun kan koneta ato, sore o yakimashita.)
noun B2
/dʌv/
(hato)

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

"The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky."

"白い鳩は青い空を平和に飛んでいた。" (shiroi hato wa aoi sora wo heiwa ni tonde ita)
Downfall definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/
没落; 失敗; 崩壊 (botsuraku, shippai, hōkai)

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

"His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business."

"彼の傲慢と誇りは、ビジネスにおける彼の最終的な失墜を招いた。" (Kare no gōman to hokori wa, bijinesu ni okeru kare no saishū-tekina shītsui o manekita.)
doze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/doʊz/
うたた寝 (utatane)

To sleep lightly for a short time.

"He dozed off while reading the book."

"彼は本を読みながらうたた寝をした。" (Kare wa hon o yominagara utatane o shita.)
draft definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/dræft/
ドラフト (dorafuto)

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

"She finished the first draft of her novel."

"彼女は小説の最初のドラフトを完成させました。" (Kanojo wa shousetsu no saisho no dorafuto wo kansei sasemashita.)
Dragon-fly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/
トンボ (tonbo)

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

"The dragonfly hovered over the pond."

"トンボは池の上を飛んでいた。" (tonbo wa ike no ue o tonde ita)
drain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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drain

verb B2
/dreɪn/

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

"He drained the pasta before adding the sauce."

noun B2
/ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/
排水 (haisui)

the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away

"Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood."

"悪い排水システムが近所での洪水を引き起こしました。" (Warui haisui shisutemu ga kinjo de no kouzui wo hikiokoshimashita.)
dramatically definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/drəˈmætɪkli/
劇的に (gekiteki ni)

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

"Sales increased dramatically after the campaign."

"キャンペーン後、売上は劇的に増加しました。" (Kyanpēn go, uriage wa gekiteki ni zōka shimashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈdræstɪk/
過激 (kageki)

likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme and severe

"The company had to take drastic measures to survive the crisis."

"会社は危機を乗り越えるために過激な対策を取らなければならなかった。" (Kaisha wa kiki o norikoeru tame ni kageki na taisaku o toranakereba naranakatta.)
Drawback definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdrɔː.bæk/
欠点; 不利な点; 問題 (ketten, furi na ten, mondai)

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

"The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing."

"都市での生活の主な欠点は高い住宅費です。" (Toshi de no seikatsu no omona ketten wa takai jūtaku-hi desu.)
adjective B2
/ˈdrɛdfəl/
ひどい (hidoi)

causing or involving great fear or suffering; very bad or unpleasant

"The weather was dreadful during our trip."

"私たちの旅行中、天気はひどかった。" (Watashitachi no ryokō-chū, tenki wa hido katta.)
drift definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/drɪft/
漂う (tayou)

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

"The boat began to drift away from the shore."

"ボートは岸から離れ始めた。" (Booto wa kishi kara hanarehajimeta.)
drill definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/drɪl/
ドリル (doriru)

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

"The students took part in a fire drill at school."

"生徒たちは学校で火災訓練に参加しました。" (Seito-tachi wa gakkō de kasai kunren ni sankashimashita.)
drip definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/drɪp/
滴る (shitauru)

to fall or let fall in drops

"Water was dripping from the broken pipe."

"壊れたパイプから水が滴っていました。" (Kowareta paipu kara mizu ga shitaatteimashita.)
driveway definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdraɪv.weɪ/
車道 (shadō)

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

"The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden."

"車は庭の隣の車道に停められていた。" (Kuruma wa niwa no tonari no shadō ni tomerarete ita.)
Drone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/droʊn/
ドローン / 低い音 (dorōn / hikui oto)

a continuous low humming sound; an unmanned flying device

"The drone of bees filled the garden."

"蜂の羽音が庭に響き渡った。" (Hachi no haoto ga niwa ni hibikiwatta.)
drought definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/draʊt/
干ばつ (kanbatsu)

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

"The farmers struggled to grow crops during the drought."

"農家は干ばつの間、作物を育てるのに苦労していました。" (Nouka wa kanbatsu no aida, sakumotsu o sodateru no ni kurou shiteimashita.)
drown definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/draʊn/
溺れる (oboreru)

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

"He nearly drowned while swimming in the river."

"彼は川で泳いでいるときにほぼ溺れそうになった。" (Kare wa kawa de oyoide iru toki ni hobo obore sō ni natta.)
Drumstick definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdrʌm.stɪk/
モリンガのさや (Moringa no saya)

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

"The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry."

"ドラムスティックは伝統的な魚カレーに独特な風味を加えます。" (Doramusutikku wa dentōteki na sakana karē ni dokutoku na fūmi o kuwaemasu.)
Dual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈdjuːəl/
二重 (nijuu)

having two parts or elements; two in one

"The dual nature of the problem required careful consideration."

"問題の二重の性質は慎重な考慮を必要としました。" (Mondai no nijū no seishitsu wa shinchō na kōryo o hitsuyō to shimashita.)
duckling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdʌklɪŋ/

a young duck

"The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond."

Dumb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/dʌm/
馬鹿 / 無口 (baka / mukuchi)

lacking intelligence or unable to speak

"He made a dumb mistake during the exam."

"彼は試験中に馬鹿なミスを犯した。" (Kare wa shiken-chū ni baka na misu o okashita.)