Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective, noun, verb C1
/ˈtrɛbəl/
トリプル、高い音 (toripuru, takai on)

triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music

"The company's profits trebled in just two years."

"会社の利益は2年で3倍になった。" (Kaisha no rieki wa 2-nen de 3-bai ni natta.)
noun C1
/ˈtrɛmər/
震え (furue)

a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground

"A small tremor was felt before the earthquake."

"地震の前に小さな震えが感じられました。" (Jishin no mae ni chiisana furue ga kanjiraremashita.)
Trench definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/trentʃ/
塹壕 (senkō)

a long narrow ditch dug in the ground for defense in warfare

"Soldiers hid in the trench during the enemy attack."

"兵士たちは敵の攻撃中に塹壕に隠れていた。" (Heishitachi wa teki no kōgeki-chū ni senkō ni kakurete ita.)
trepidation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/
恐れ (osore)

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

"She opened the letter with some trepidation."

"彼女は少し恐れを抱えて手紙を開けた。" (Kanojo wa sukoshi osore o kakaete tegami o aketa.)
verb C1
/ˈtrɛspəs/

to enter someone's land or property without permission

"He was fined for trespassing on private land."

Trespasser definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtres.pæs.ər/
侵入者 (shinnyūsha)

a person who enters someone's property without permission

"The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence."

"セキュリティガードはフェンスを越えて登る侵入者を捕まえました。" (Sekyuriti gādo wa fensu o koete noboru shinnyūsha o tsukamaemashita.)
noun C1
/ˈtraɪæd/
三位一体 (sanwi ittai)

a group of three closely related people or things

"The project was managed by a triad of experts."

"そのプロジェクトは三人の専門家によって管理されていました。" (Sono purojekuto wa sannin no senmonka ni yotte kanri sarete imashita.)
tribulation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/

a state of great trouble, suffering, or distress

"She remained strong through all the trials and tribulations of life."

noun C1
/traɪˈbjuːnəl/
裁判所 (saibansho)

a court of justice or body established to settle disputes

"The case was heard in an international tribunal."

"その事件は国際裁判所で審理されました。" (Sono jiken wa kokusai saibansho de shinri saremashita.)
tribunal of justice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs
裁判所 (saibansho)

A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.

"The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly."

"裁判所は直ちに聴聞を開始しました。" (Saibansho wa tadachini choummon wo kaishi shimashita.)
Tributary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/
支流 (shiryu)

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

"The tributary joins the main river near the city."

"支流は都市の近くで本流と合流します。" (shiryu wa toshi no chikaku de honryū to gōryū shimasu)
noun C1
/ˈtrɪkəri/

The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.

"The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery."

verb C1
/ˈtrɪkl̩/
滴る (shitataru)

To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.

"Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain."

"激しい雨の後、水は壁をゆっくりと流れ始めた。" (Hageshī ame no ato, mizu wa kabe o yukkuri to nagare hajimeta.)
noun C1
/ˈtrɪkstər/
詐欺師 (sagishi)

A person who cheats or deceives people.

"The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone."

"その老人はすべての人を騙した巧妙な詐欺師だった。" (Sono rōjin wa subete no hito o damashita kōmyō na sagishi datta.)
Trifle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtraɪfəl/
些細なこと (sasai na koto)

A thing of little value or importance; also a layered dessert.

"He dismissed the issue as a mere trifle."

"彼はその問題を些細なことだとして無視した。" (Kare wa sono mondai wo sasai na koto da to shite mushishita.)
adjective C1
/ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
些細な (sasaina)

Of little importance or value; trivial.

"The mistake was trifling and easily corrected."

"その間違いは些細なもので、簡単に訂正できました。" (Sono machigai wa sasaina mono de, kantan ni teisei dekimashita.)
noun C1
/ˈtrɪlədʒi/
三部作 (sanbusaku)

a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story

"The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy."

"監督はついに三部作を完成させるために、三番目の映画を公開しました。" (Kantoku wa tsuini sanbusaku wo kansei saseru tame ni, sanbanme no eiga wo koukai shimashita.)
noun C1
/ˈtrɪnɪti/
三位一体 (san'iittai)

a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

"The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power."

"博物館の展示は、三つのテーマの三位一体に焦点を当てていました:記憶、アイデンティティ、そして力。" (Hakubutsukan no tenji wa, mittsu no tēma no san'iittai ni shōten o atete imashita: kioku, aidentiti, soshite chikara.)
noun C1
/ˈtrɪŋkɪt/
小さな装飾品 (chiisana shoushokuhin)

a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive

"She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir."

"彼女はビーチマーケットで小さな装飾品をお土産として買った。" (Kanojo wa bīchi māketto de chiisana shoushokuhin o omiyage toshite katta.)
noun C1
/ˈtrɪp.lət/
三つ子 (mittsu go)

One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.

"The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins."

"その家族は双子ではなく三つ子を持つことに驚いていました。" (Sono kazoku wa futago dewa naku mittsu go wo motsu koto ni odoroiteimashita.)
noun C1
/ˈtraɪ.pɒd/
三脚 (sankyaku)

A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.

"The photographer set up his camera on a tripod."

"写真家はカメラを三脚にセットしました。" (Shashinka wa kamera wo sankyaku ni setto shimashita.)
adjective C1
/traɪt/
陳腐な (chinfu na)

Overused and lacking originality.

"The speech was full of trite phrases."

"スピーチは陳腐なフレーズでいっぱいだった。" (Supīchi wa chinfu na furēzu de ippai datta.)
noun C1
/ˈtrɪviə/
雑学 (zatsugaku)

Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.

"The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music."

"クイズは映画や音楽に関する楽しい雑学で満たされていました。" (Kizu wa eiga ya ongaku ni kansuru tanoshī zatsugaku de mitasareteimashita.)
noun C1
/trɔːf/
飼い葉桶、低点 (kaiha-oke, teiten)

A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.

"The cows drank water from the wooden trough."

"牛は木製の飼い葉桶から水を飲みました。" (ushi wa mokusei no kaiha-oke kara mizu o nomimashita.)
noun C1
/truːp/
劇団 (gekidan)

A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.

"The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage."

"劇団はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。" (Gekidan wa suteeji de subarashī pafōmansu o shimashita.)
Truant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtruː.ənt/
サボり学生 (sabori gakusei)

A student who stays away from school without permission.

"The teacher punished the truant for skipping class."

"先生は授業をサボったその学生を罰しました。" (Sensei wa jugyou wo sabotta sono gakusei wo basshimashita.)
noun C1
/truːs/
休戦 (kyūsen)

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

"The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting."

"二国は数週間にわたる激しい戦闘の後、休戦に合意しました。" (Nikoku wa sū shūkan ni wataru hageshī sentō no ato, kyūsen ni gōi shimashita.)
verb C1
/trʌdʒ/
足を引きずって歩く (ashi o hikizutte aruku)

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

"They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village."

"彼らは村に到達するために雪の中を足を引きずって歩かなければならなかった。" (Karera wa mura ni tōtatsu suru tame ni yuki no naka o ashi o hikizutte arukanakereba naranakatta.)
trustee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/trʌsˈtiː/
受託者 (jutakusha)

a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others

"She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate."

"彼女は家族の財産の受託者に任命された。" (Kanojo wa kazoku no zaisan no jutakusha ni ninmei sareta.)
adjective C1
/ˈtʌf.tɪd/
小さな束がついた; 束を使った (chiisana taba ga tsuita; taba o tsukatta)

having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material

"The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room."

"小さな束がついたソファはリビングルームで優雅に見えました。" (Chiisana taba ga tsuita sofa wa ribingu rūmu de yūga ni miemashita.)
noun C1
/ˈtʌɡboʊt/
タグボート (tagubōto)

a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships

"The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor."

"タグボートは巨大な船を安全に港に案内しました。" (Tagubōto wa kyodaina fune o anzen ni minato ni annai shimashita.)
noun C1
/ˈtjuːmʌlt/
騒動 (soudou)

A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.

"The protest created a tumult in the city square."

"抗議活動は市の広場で騒動を引き起こしました。" (Kougi katsudou wa shi no hiroba de soudou o hikiokoshimashita.)
adjective C1
/tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/
動揺 (douyou)

Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.

"They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs."

"彼らは浮き沈みのある激動の関係を持っていました。" (Karera wa uki-shizumi no aru gekidou no kankei o motteimashita.)
noun C1
/ˈtɜːrbjələns/

Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.

"The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight."

adjective C1
/ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
動揺 (dōyō)

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

"The country went through a turbulent period of political change."

"その国は政治的変革の動揺した時期を経ました。" (Sono kuni wa seijiteki henka no dōyō shita jiki o emashita.)
turmoil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
混乱 (konran)

a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

"The country was in turmoil after the sudden resignation of the prime minister."

"首相の突然の辞任後、国は混乱状態に陥った。" (Shushou no totsuzen no jinin go, kuni wa konran joutai ni ochitta.)
adjective C1
/ˈtɜːrnkiː/
ターンキー (taanki)

ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution

"The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses."

"その会社は小規模なビジネス向けのターンキーソリューションを提供しています。" (Sono kaisha wa shokibo na bijinesu muke no taanki soriushon wo teikyō shiteimasu.)
noun C1
/ˈtʌrɪt/
大きな塔や建物の上にある小さな塔 (ookina to ya tatemono no ue ni aru chiisana tou)

A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.

"The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret."

"城はタレットに駐留している兵士によって守られていた。" (Shiro wa toretto ni chūryū shiteiru heishi ni yotte mamorarete ita.)
noun C1
/twɪndʒ/
鋭い痛み (surudoi itami)

a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang

"He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend."

"彼は友達に嘘をついた後、罪悪感の鋭い痛みを感じた。" (Kare wa tomodachi ni uso o tsuita ato, zaiakukan no surudoi itami o kanjita.)
noun C1
/ˈtwɪstər/
竜巻 (tatsumaki)

A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.

"The twister destroyed several houses in the village."

"竜巻は村のいくつかの家を破壊しました。" (Tatsumaki wa mura no ikutsuka no ie o hakai shimashita.)
Twit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/twɪt/
馬鹿; からかう (baka; karakau)

a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone

"Don't be such a twit and listen carefully."

"そんな馬鹿なことを言わないで、よく聞いて。" (sonna baka na koto o iwanaide, yoku kiite)
noun C1
/ˈtuːsəm/
ツーサム (tsū sam)

A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.

"They entered the dance competition as a twosome."

"彼らはツーサムとしてダンスコンペティションに参加した。" (Karera wa tsū sam toshite dansu konpetishon ni sanka shita.)
noun C1
/taɪˈkuːn/
大富豪 (dai fugo)

a wealthy, powerful businessperson

"The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers."

"不動産の大富豪は複数の超高層ビルに投資しました。" (Fudōsan no dai fugo wa fukusū no chō kōsō biru ni tōshi shimashita.)
verb C1
/ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/
代表する (daihyou suru)

to represent or be a typical example of something

"His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture."

"彼のリーダーシップスタイルは新しい企業文化を体現しています。" (Kare no rīdāshippu sutairu wa atarashī kigyō bunka o taigen shiteimasu.)
adjective C1
/ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
印刷ミス (insatsu misu)

relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text

"There was a typographical error in the book."

"本に印刷ミスがありました。" (Hon ni insatsu misu ga arimashita.)
noun C1
/taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/
タイポグラフィ (taipogurafi)

the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing

"Good typography improves the readability of a website."

"良いタイポグラフィはウェブサイトの読みやすさを改善します。" (Yoi taipogurafi wa webusaito no yomiyasusa o kaizen shimasu.)
adjective C1
/tɪˈrænɪkəl/
暴君的 (bōkunteki)

exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way

"The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition."

"暴君の支配者はすべての反対意見を黙らせた。" (Bōkun no shihaisha wa subete no hantai iken o damaraseta.)
noun C1
/ˈtɪrəni/
圧政 (asshō)

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

"The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler."

"人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。" (Hitobito wa shihai-sha no asshō ni hankō shimashita.)
Tyrant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtaɪ.rənt/
暴君 (bōkun)

a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner

"The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant."

"人々は残酷な暴君に反乱を起こしました。" (hitobito wa zankoku na bōkun ni hanran o okoshimashita)
adjective C1
/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
普遍的 (fuhenteki)

Existing or being everywhere at the same time.

"Social media has become ubiquitous among young people."

"ソーシャルメディアは若者の間で普及しています。" (Sōsharumedia wa wakamono no aida de fukyū shiteimasu.)