Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

grind definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɡraɪnd/
挽く (hiku)

to break something into small pieces or powder by pressing or crushing it

"She grinds the coffee beans every morning for fresh coffee."

"彼女は毎朝新鮮なコーヒーのためにコーヒー豆を挽く。" (Kanojo wa mai asa shinsen na kōhī no tame ni kōhī mame o hiku.)
Grip definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɡrɪp/
握る (nigiru)

to hold something tightly or firmly

"He gripped the steering wheel tightly."

"彼はハンドルをしっかり握った。" (Kare wa handoru o shikkari nigitta.)
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groom

verb B2
/ɡruːm/

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

"She spends hours grooming her dog every week."

gross definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɡroʊs/
不快な / 下品な (fukai na / gehin na)

extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

"He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine."

"彼は食べ物が不快に見えると思ったが、味は良かった。" (Kare wa tabemono ga fukai ni mieru to omotta ga, aji wa yokatta.)
groundbreaking definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ
画期的 (kakki-teki)

Innovative and pioneering; introducing new ideas or methods that change conventional approaches.

"The company introduced a groundbreaking technology."

"その会社は画期的な技術を導入しました。" (Sono kaisha wa kakki-teki na gijutsu o dōnyū shimashita.)
grounded definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɡraʊndɪd/
地に足のついた (chi ni ashi no tsuita)

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

"Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience."

"困難な状況でも地に足のついた態度を保つことがレジリエンスの向上に役立ちます。" (Kon'nan na jōkyō demo chi ni ashi no tsuita taido o tamotsu koto ga rejiriensu no kōjō ni yakudachimasu.)
growth mindset definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/
成長マインドセット (seichō maindo setto)

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."

"成長マインドセットは人々が挑戦に立ち向かうのを助けます。" (Seichō maindo setto wa hitobito ga chōsen ni tachimukau no o tasukemasu.)
verb B2
/ˈɡrʌmbəl/
ぶつぶつ言う (butsubutsu iu)

to complain quietly or in a low voice

"She often grumbles about the traffic."

"彼女はよく交通渋滞についてぶつぶつ言います。" (Kanojo wa yoku kōtsū jūtai ni tsuite butsubutsu iimasu.)
adjective B2
/ˈɡrʌm.pi/
不機嫌な; イライラした; (fukigen na; iraira shita;)

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

"He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well."

"彼は朝からずっと不機嫌でした、よく眠れなかったからです。" (Kare wa asa kara zutto fukigen deshita, yoku nemurenakatta kara desu.)
Guardian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Guardian (ガーディアン)

noun B2
/ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/
守護者; 後見人 (shugosha; kōkennin)

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

"After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her."

"両親が亡くなった後、彼女の叔父は彼女の法的な後見人となり、彼女の世話をしました。" (Ryōshin ga nakunatta ato, kanojo no oji wa kanojo no hōteki na kōkennin to nari, kanojo no sewa o shimashita.)
noun B2
/ˈɡwɑːvə/
グアバ (guaba)

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

"I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden."

"私は庭の木から新鮮なグアバを食べるのが大好きです。" (Watashi wa niwa no ki kara shinsemana guaba wo taberu no ga daisuki desu)
guideline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/
ガイドライン (gaidorain)

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

"The company issued new guidelines for employee safety."

"会社は従業員の安全のために新しいガイドラインを発表しました。" (Kaisha wa jūgyōin no anzen no tame ni atarashī gaidorain o happyō shimashita.)
guidelines definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz
ガイドライン (gaidorain)

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

"Guidelines for AI usage are essential."

"AIの使用に関するガイドラインは必須です。" (AI no shiyō ni kansuru gaidorain wa hissu desu.)
noun B2
/ɡʌlf/
(wan)

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

"The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport."

"ペルシャ湾は国際的な輸送と石油輸送の重要な水路です。" (Perusha wan wa kokusai-teki na yusō to sekiyu yusō no jūyō na suiro desu.)
Gum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Gum

noun, verb B2
/ɡʌm/

A sticky substance from plants or used as adhesive; also the tissue around teeth.

"He chewed gum while waiting for the bus."

gut definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ɡʌt/
胃 / 勇気 (i / yūki)

The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.

"He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs."

"彼は自分の信念を守る勇気を持っていました。" (Kare wa jibun no shinnen o mamoru yūki o motte imashita.)
habit formation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən
習慣形成 (shūkan keisei)

The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.

"Habit formation requires consistency and discipline."

"習慣形成には一貫性と規律が必要です。" (Shūkan keisei ni wa ikkansē to kiritsu ga hitsuyō desu.)
habitat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhæbɪˌtæt/
生息地 (seikokuchi)

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

"The rainforest is the natural habitat of many rare species."

"熱帯雨林は多くの希少種の自然な生息地です。" (Nettai urin wa ōku no kishō-shu no shizen na seikokuchi desu.)
Habitat Loss definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs
生息地喪失 (seisokuchi sōshitsu)

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

"Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies."

"生息地の喪失は蝶々にとって最大の脅威の一つです。" (Seisokuchi no sōshitsu wa chōchō ni totte saidai no kyōi no hitotsu desu.)
habitats definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts
生息地 (seisokuchi)

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

"Scientists envision habitats on the Moon."

"科学者たちは月面にハビタッツを想像しています。" (Kagakusha-tachi wa getsumen ni habitats o sōzō shiteimasu.)
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hack

verb B2
/hæk/

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

"The programmer managed to hack into the system."

Hail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/heɪl/
呼ぶ / 賞賛する (yobu / shōsan suru)

To call out to attract attention or to praise enthusiastically.

"The athlete was hailed as a hero after the victory."

"アスリートは勝利後にヒーローとして称賛されました。" (Asurīto wa shōri go ni hīrō to shite shōsan saremashita.)
Hair pin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈher ˌpɪn/
ヘアピン (hea pin)

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

"She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo."

"彼女はエレガントなアップスタイルを固定するためにヘアピンをいくつも使った。" (Kanojo wa ereganto na appu sutairu o kotei suru tame ni hea pin o ikutsu mo tsukatta.)
halt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/hɔːlt/
停止する (teishi suru)

to stop or bring to a stop

"The train suddenly halted at the station."

"電車は駅で突然止まりました。" (Densha wa eki de totsuzen tomarimashita.)
Handful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhænd.fʊl/
ひと握り (hito nigiri)

the amount of something that can be held in one hand; a small number

"She took a handful of nuts."

"彼女はひと握りのナッツを取った。" (kanojo wa hito nigiri no nattsu o totta.)
noun B2
/ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/
手工芸 (tekōgei)

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

"The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region."

"地元の市場では、その地域の熟練した職人によって作られた美しい手工芸が展示されていました。" (Jimoto no shijō de wa, sono chiiki no jukuren shita shokunin ni yotte tsukurareta utsukushī tekōgei ga tenji sarete imashita.)
handling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhændlɪŋ/
取り扱い (toriatsukai)

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

"His handling of the situation was impressive."

"その状況の取り扱いは印象的でした。" (Sono jōkyō no toriatsukai wa inshō-teki deshita.)
handy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈhændi/
使いやすい (tsukaiyasui)

convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands

"This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping."

"このポケットナイフはキャンプの時に非常に便利です。" (Kono poketto naifu wa kyanpu no toki ni hijou ni benri desu.)
verb B2
/həˈræs/

to annoy or trouble someone repeatedly in an aggressive or persistent way

"The journalist claimed she was being harassed online."

harassment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/həˈræsmənt/
嫌がらせ (iyagarase)

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

"The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment."

"その会社には職場でのハラスメントに対する厳しいポリシーがあります。" (Sono kaisha ni wa shokuba de no harasumento ni taisuru kibishii porishī ga arimasu.)
harbor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈhɑːrbər/

noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind

"He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss."

Harbour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhɑːr.bər/
(minato)

a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge

"The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline."

"漁船は嵐が海岸を襲う前に安全に港に戻りました。" (Gyosen wa arashi ga kaigan o osou mae ni anzen ni minato ni modorimashita.)
noun B2
/ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/
困難、苦難 (konnan, kunan)

severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress

"Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful."

"戦争中に多くの困難に直面したにもかかわらず、家族は団結して希望に満ちていました。" (Sensou-chuu ni ooku no konnan ni chokumen shita ni mo kakawarazu, kazoku wa danketsu shite kibou ni michite imashita.)
Hare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/heə(r)/
野ウサギ (no usagi)

a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit

"The hare quickly ran across the field."

"その野ウサギはフィールドを素早く走りました。" (Sono no usagi wa fīrudo o subayaku hashirimashita)
Harmless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈhɑːrmləs/
無害な; 無実の; 安全な (mugai na; mujitsu no; anzen na)

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

"The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless."

"ヘビは危険に見えるが、実際には無害だ。" (Hebi wa kiken ni mieru ga, jissai ni wa mugai da.)
harmonious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
調和のとれた, 和やか (chouwa no toreta, nagoyaka)

Marked by agreement, peace, or a pleasing arrangement of parts.

"The group worked in a harmonious way to complete the project."

"グループはプロジェクトを完了するために調和のとれた方法で働きました。" (Gurūpu wa purojekuto o kanryou suru tame ni chouwa no toreta hōhō de hatarakimashita.)
harmony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhɑːrməni/
調和 (chouwa)

a state of agreement or peaceful existence

"The family lived in perfect harmony."

"その家族は完全な調和の中で暮らしていました。" (Sono kazoku wa kanzen na chouwa no naka de kurashite imashita.)
verb B2
/ˈhɑːrnɪs/

To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.

"Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively."

Harsh definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/hɑːrʃ/
厳しい (kibishii)

Unpleasantly rough or severe in sound, taste, conditions, or treatment.

"The teacher's harsh tone frightened the students."

"先生の厳しい口調が生徒たちを驚かせた。" (Sensei no kibishii kuchou ga seitotachi wo odokaseta.)
harvest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhɑːrvɪst/
収穫 (shūkaku)

the process or period of gathering crops

"Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season."

"農家は米の収穫の季節に忙しい。" (Nōka wa kome no shūkaku no kisetsu ni isogashī.)
harvesting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ
収穫 (shūkaku)

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

"Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans."

"規制されていない収穫は海洋の生物多様性に影響を与えます。" (Kisei sarete inai shūkaku wa kaiyō no seibutsu tayōsei ni eikyō o ataemasu.)
noun B2
/ˈhæs.əl/
面倒; 困難; 手間 (mendou, konnan, teima)

irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems

"Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater."

"オンラインでチケットを予約すると、劇場で長時間並ぶ手間を省けます。" (Onrain de chiketto o yoyaku suru to, gekijou de choujikan narabu temawokabekimasu.)
noun B2
/heɪst/
急ぎ; 焦り (isogi, aseri)

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

"In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table."

"列車に乗るための急いで、テーブルから財布を取るのを忘れました。" (Resha ni noru tame no isoide, tēburu kara saifu o toru no o wasuremashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈheɪsti/
急いだ (isoida)

Done with excessive speed or urgency, often without careful thought.

"She made a hasty decision without considering the consequences."

"彼女は結果を考慮せずに慌てた決定を下しました。" (Kanojo wa kekka o koryo sezu ni awateta kettei o oroshimashita.)
verb B2
/hætʃ/
孵化する / 計画する (fuka suru / keikaku suru)

To cause a young animal to emerge from an egg; to plan secretly.

"The chicks hatched early in the morning."

"ひよこは朝早くに孵化しました。" (Hiyoko wa asa hayaku ni fuka shimashita.)
Hatred definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈheɪtrɪd/
憎しみ (nikushimi)

intense dislike or ill will

"His hatred for the enemy was evident in his actions."

"敵に対する彼の憎しみは、彼の行動に明らかに現れていた。" (Teki ni taisuru kare no nikushimi wa, kare no kōdō ni akiraka ni arawarete ita.)
haunt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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haunt

verb B2
/hɔːnt/

to appear frequently in or fill the mind of someone; to visit a place regularly

"The old memories still haunt him."

Hawk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/hɔːk/
タカ (taka)

A bird of prey with keen eyesight and sharp talons; also refers to a person who strongly supports aggressive or warlike policies.

"The hawk soared high above the valley."

"タカは谷の上を高く飛んでいました。" (Taka wa tani no ue o takaku tondemashita.)
hay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/heɪ/
干し草 (hoshigusa)

grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed

"The cows were eating hay in the barn."

"牛たちは納屋で干し草を食べていました。" (Ushitachi wa noya de hoshigusa o tabete imashita.)
Hazard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈhæzərd/
危険 (kiken)

A danger or risk.

"Wet floors are a common hazard in the workplace."

"濡れた床は職場でよくある危険です。" (Nureta yuka wa shokuba de yoku aru kiken desu.)