Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Tadpole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtæd.poʊl/
おたまじゃくし (otamajakushi)

the larval stage of a frog or toad, living in water with gills and a tail

"The children watched the tadpoles swimming in the pond."

"子供たちは池で泳ぐおたまじゃくしを見ました。" (Kodomotachi wa ike de oyogu otamajakushi o mimashita.)
tag definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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tag

noun, verb B2
/tæɡ/

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

"She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane."

Tailor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈteɪ.lər/
仕立て屋 (shitateya)

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

"The tailor measured him for a new suit."

"仕立て屋は彼に新しいスーツのサイズを測りました。" (Shitateya wa kare ni atarashī sūtsu no saizu o hakarimashita)
tailored definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈteɪlərd/
オーダーメイド (ōdāmeido)

made or adapted for a particular purpose, person, or situation

"The company offers tailored solutions for small businesses."

"その会社は小規模企業向けにオーダーメイドのソリューションを提供しています。" (Sono kaisha wa shōkibo kigyō muke ni ōdāmeido no sorūshon o teikyō shiteimasu.)
take personally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrase B2
teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i
個人的に受け取る (kojin-teki ni uketoru)

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

"Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you."

"個人的に受け取らないで、彼はあなたを怒らせるつもりはなかった。" (Kojin-teki ni uketoranai de, kare wa anata o okoraseru tsumori wa nakatta.)
noun B2
/ˈteɪkˌɔːf/
離陸 (ririku)

The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.

"The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather."

"悪天候のため、飛行機の離陸は遅れました。" (Akutenkō no tame, hikōki no ririku wa okuremashita.)
Talkative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/
おしゃべり (oshaberi)

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

"My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything."

"私のおしゃべりな隣人は、何でも話すのが大好きです。" (Watashi no oshaberi na rinjin wa, nandemo hanasu no ga daisuki desu.)
Tame definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/teɪm/
飼い慣らす (kainarasu)

to domesticate or control an animal, person, or situation

"The trainer managed to tame the wild horse."

"トレーナーは野生の馬を飼い慣らすことに成功しました。" (Torēnā wa yasei no uma wo kainarasu koto ni seikō shimashita.)
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tan

verb B2
/tæn/

to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals

"She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach."

tangible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈtændʒəbl/
触れることができる (fureru koto ga dekiru)

perceptible by touch; real and concrete

"The excitement in the room was almost tangible."

"部屋の中の興奮はほとんど触れることができた。" (Heya no naka no kōfun wa hotondo fureru koto ga dekita.)
tap definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/tæp/
タップする (tappu suru)

to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound

"He tapped on the door to get her attention."

"彼は彼女の注意を引くためにドアをタップしました。" (Kare wa kanojo no chuui o hiku tame ni doa o tappu shimashita.)
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tart

noun, adjective B2
/tɑːrt/

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

"She served a delicious apple tart for dessert."

adjective B2
/ˈteɪst.fəl/
味わい深い; エレガント; 良いセンスのある (ajiwai fukai; ereganto; yoi sensu no aru)

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

"She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner."

"彼女は非常にセンスの良い方法で家を飾りました。" (Kanojo wa hijō ni sensu no yoi hōhō de ie o kazari mashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈteɪst.ləs/
味がない (aji ga nai)

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

"The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning."

"スープは完全に味がなく、さらに調味料が必要でした。" (Sūpu wa kanzen ni aji ga naku, sara ni chōmiryō ga hitsuyō deshita.)
noun B2
/tækˈseɪʃən/
課税 (kazei)

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

"Taxation is necessary for funding public services."

"課税は公共サービスの資金調達に必要です。" (Kazei wa kōkyō sābisu no shikin chōtatsu ni hitsuyō desu.)
taxpayer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtæksˌpeɪər/
納税者 (nōzeisha)

a person who pays tax to the government

"The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services."

"納税者のお金は公共サービスのために使われます。" (Nōzeisha no okane wa kōkyō sābisu no tame ni tsukawaremasu.)
teammate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtiːmmeɪt/
チームメイト (chīmu meito)

a member of the same team

"He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal."

"彼はゴールを決めた後、チームメイトにお祝いを言いました。" (Kare wa gōru o kimeta ato, chīmu meito ni oiwai o iimashita.)
verb B2
/tiːz/
からかう (karakau)

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

"Children often tease their younger siblings playfully."

"子供たちはよく、遊び心で弟妹をからかいます。" (Kodomotachi wa yoku, asobigokoro de otōto imōto o karakimasu.)
technician definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/tɛkˈnɪʃən/
技術者 (gijutsusha)

a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job

"The technician repaired the computer within an hour."

"技術者は1時間以内にコンピュータを修理しました。" (Gijutsusha wa 1 jikan inai ni konpyūta o shūri shimashita.)
technological definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌteknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

relating to or involving technology or technical processes

"The company is investing heavily in technological innovation."

technological advancement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/
技術的進歩 (gijutsuteki shinpo)

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

"Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare."

"技術的進歩は医療分野を革命的に変えつつある。" (Gijutsuteki shinpo wa iryou bunya o kakumeiteki ni kaetsutsu aru.)
adjective B2
/ˈtiːdiəs/
退屈な (taikutsuna)

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous

"Filling out endless forms can be a tedious task."

"終わりのないフォームに記入するのは退屈な作業です。" (Owari no nai fōmu ni kinyū suru no wa taikutsuna sagyō desu.)
telescope definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/
望遠鏡 (bōenkyō)

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.

"The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets."

"天文学者は遠くの惑星を観察するために望遠鏡を使用しました。" (Tenmongakusha wa tōku no wakusei o kansatsu suru tame ni bōenkyō o shiyō shimashita.)
teller definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɛl.ər/
銀行窓口係; 物語を語る人 (ginkou madoguchi gakari; monogatari o kataru hito)

A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something

"The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over."

"銀行のテラーは現金を注意深く数えて渡した。" (Ginkou no terā wa genkin o chuui-bukaku kazoete watashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈtɛlɪŋ/
重要な示唆 (jūyōna shisa)

Revealing something significant or giving important information.

"Her silence was more telling than words."

"彼女の沈黙は言葉よりも重要だった。" (Kanojo no chinmoku wa kotoba yori mo jūyō datta.)
verb B2
/ˈtɛmpər/
調整する (chousei suru)

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

"She tried to temper her criticism with kindness."

"彼女は優しさで批判を和らげようとした。" (Kanojo wa yasashisa de hihan wo yawaragereyou to shita.)
noun B2
/ˈtɛmpoʊ/
テンポ, リズム (tenpo, rizumu)

The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.

"The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual."

"バンドは普段よりも速いテンポで曲を演奏しました。" (Bando wa fudan yori mo hayai tenpo de kyoku wo ensou shimashita.)
temporary settlements definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts
一時的な集落 (ichijiteki na shūraku)

Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.

"Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration."

"一時的な集落は月面探査を支援するでしょう。" (Ichijiteki na shūraku wa getsumen tansa o shien suru deshō.)
Temptation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/
誘惑 (yūwaku)

the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

"He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake."

"彼は全てのチョコレートケーキを食べる誘惑に抵抗した。" (Kare wa subete no chokorēto kēki o taberu yūwaku ni teikō shita.)
noun B2
/ˈtɛnənsi/
賃貸契約 (chintai keiyaku)

The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

"The tenancy agreement was signed for two years."

"賃貸契約は2年間で署名されました。" (Chintai keiyaku wa 2-nenkan de shomei saremashita.)
Tenant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɛnənt/
テナント (tenanto)

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

"The tenant paid the rent on time every month."

"テナントは毎月時間通りに家賃を支払った" (Tenanto wa maitsuki jikan dōri ni yachin o shiharatta)
Tendency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɛndənsi/
傾向 (keikou)

An inclination or likelihood to behave in a certain way.

"He has a tendency to forget small details."

"彼は小さな詳細を忘れる傾向があります。" (Kare wa chiisana shousai o wasureru keikou ga arimasu.)
tender definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun, adjective B2
/ˈtɛndər/
提案 / 優しい (teian / yasashii)

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

"The company tendered its resignation to the board."

"会社は取締役会に辞表を提出しました。" (Kaisha wa torishimariyakukai ni jihyō o teishutsu shimashita.)
Tenderness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈten.dər.nəs/
優しさ (yasashisa)

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

"The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child."

"母親は病気の子供を世話しながら大きな優しさを示しました。" (Hahaoya wa byōki no kodomo o sewa shinagara ōkina yasashisa o shimeshimashita.)
Tension definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɛn.ʃən/
緊張 (kinchou)

A state of being stretched tight; mental or emotional strain.

"There was a lot of tension in the room before the exam results were announced."

"試験結果が発表される前、部屋には多くのテンションがありました。" (Shiken kekka ga happyou sareru mae, heya ni wa ooku no tenshon ga arimashita.)
terminal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B2
/ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/
ターミナル、終点、末期の病 (taaminaru, shūten, maki no yamai)

As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.

"He waited for the bus at the central terminal."

"彼は中央ターミナルでバスを待っていた。" (kare wa chūō taaminaru de basu o matte ita.)
terminate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/
終了する (shūryō suru)

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

"The company decided to terminate his contract."

"会社は彼の契約を終了することを決定した。" (Kaisha wa kare no keiyaku o shūryō suru koto o kettei shita.)
noun B2
/ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
終了 (shuuryou)

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

"The termination of the contract caused financial loss."

"契約の終了は財務的損失を引き起こしました。" (Keiyaku no shuuryou wa zaimutekisonshitsu wo hikiokoshimashita.)
noun B2
/ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/
用語 (yōgo)

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

"Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand."

"医学用語は新しい学生にとって理解が難しいことがあります。" (Igaku yōgo wa atarashī gakusei ni totte rikai ga muzukashī koto ga arimasu.)
terrain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/təˈreɪn/
地形 (chikei)

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

"The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission."

"兵士たちは任務中に険しい地形を越えなければならなかった。" (Heishi-tachi wa ninmu-chuu ni kewashii chikei o koenakereba naranakatta.)
terrify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/
怖がらせる (kogaraseru)

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

"The loud thunder terrified the children."

"大きな雷が子供たちを怖がらせた。" (Ōkina kaminari ga kodomotachi o kowagaraseta.)
adjective B2
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/
領土の (ryōdo no)

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

"The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island."

"二国はその島に関する領土問題を抱えていました。" (Nikoku wa sono shima ni kansuru ryōdo mondai o kakaete imashita.)
territory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɛrɪˌtɔːri/
領土 (ryoudo)

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, government, or state.

"The bird fiercely defended its territory."

"その鳥は自分の領土を激しく守った。" (Sono tori wa jibun no ryoudo o hageshiku mamotta.)
Terror definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɛrər/
恐怖 (kyōfu)

Extreme fear or dread.

"The villagers fled in terror during the attack."

"村人たちは攻撃の際に恐怖におののいて逃げた。" (Mura hitotachi wa kōgeki no sai ni kyōfu ni ononoi te nigeta.)
Terrorism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɛrərɪzəm/
テロリズム (terorizumu)

the use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

"Terrorism is a serious threat to global peace and security."

"テロリズムは、世界の平和と安全に対する深刻な脅威です。" (Terorizumu wa, sekai no heiwa to anzen ni taisuru shinkoku na kyōi desu.)
terrorist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɛrərɪst/
テロリスト (terorisuto)

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

"The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack."

"テロリストは攻撃後、警察に逮捕されました。" (Terorisuto wa kōgeki go, keisatsu ni taiho saremashita.)
testify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈtɛstəfaɪ/
証言する (shougen suru)

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence

"She was called to testify in court about the accident."

"彼女は事故について証言するために裁判所に呼ばれました。" (Kanojo wa jiko ni tsuite shougen suru tame ni saibansho ni yoba remashita.)
Testimony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/
証言 (shōgen)

A formal statement given in a court of law or evidence supporting a fact.

"Her testimony in court helped convict the criminal."

"彼女の証言は裁判で犯人を有罪にするのに役立ちました。" (Kanojo no shōgen wa saiban de han'nin o yūzai ni suru no ni yakudachimashita.)
textile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtek.staɪl/
織物 (orimono)

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

"Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry."

"バングラデシュはその高品質なテキスタイル産業で有名です。" (Banguradesh wa sono kōhinshitsu na tekisutairu sangyō de yūmei desu.)
texture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɛkstʃər/
質感 (shitsukan)

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

"The fabric has a soft and smooth texture."

"その布は柔らかく滑らかな質感です。" (Sono nuno wa yawarakaku namerakana shitsukan desu.)