Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun C2
/ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/
アルコール中毒者 (arukōru chūdokusha)

A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.

"The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol."

"その小説はアルコールに全てを失ったアルコール中毒者の悲劇的な転落を描いています。" (Sono shōsetsu wa arukōru ni subete o ushinatta arukōru chūdokusha no higekiteki na tenraku o egaiteimasu.)
dirge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɜːrdʒ/
哀歌 (aika)

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

"The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral."

"コーラスは葬式で厳粛な哀歌を歌いました。" (Kōrasu wa sōshiki de genshuku na aika o utaimashita.)
disabuse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/
誤解を解く (gokai wo toku)

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

"The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding."

"先生は生徒たちの誤解を解こうとしました。" (Sensei wa seito-tachi no gokai wo tokou to shimashita.)
adjective C2
/ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/
不満な (fuman na)

Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.

"The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth."

"改革は不満な若者を落ち着かせるために導入されました。" (Kaizen wa fuman na wakamono o ochitsukase ru tame ni dounyuu saremashita.)
noun C2
/ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/
強い非難 (tsuyoi hinan)

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

"The policy was met with widespread disapprobation."

"その政策は広範な非難を受けました。" (Sono seisaku wa kōhan na hinan o ukemashita.)
verb C2
/ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/
乱す (midasu)

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

"The wind disarranged her hair."

"風が彼女の髪を乱した。" (Kaze ga kanojo no kami wo midashita.)
verb C2
/ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/
否定する (hitei suru)

to deny responsibility for or connection with something

"He disavowed any involvement in the scandal."

"彼はスキャンダルへの関与を否定した。" (Kare wa sukyandaru e no kan'yo o hitei shita.)
noun C2
/ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/
拒否 (kyohi)

the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support

"The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks."

"その政治家は物議を醸す発言に対して強い拒否を表明した。" (Sono seijika wa butsugi o kamasu hatsugen ni taishite tsuyoi kyohi o hyōmei shita.)
verb C2
/dɪsˈbɑːr/
弁護士を法曹界から正式に除外する (bengoshi o hōsōkai kara seishiki ni jogai suru)

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

"The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct."

"腐敗した弁護士は非倫理的な行動により除外されました。" (Fuhai shita bengoshi wa hinritsutekina kōdō ni yori jogai saremashita.)
verb C2
/dɪsˈbɜːrdən/
負担を軽減する (futan o keigen suru)

to relieve someone of a burden or load

"She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend."

"彼女は心配を友達と共有することで自分を負担から解放した。" (Kanojo wa shinpai o tomodachi to kyōyū suru koto de jibun o futan kara kaihō shita.)
verb C2
/dɪsˈbɜːrs/
分配する (bunpai suru)

to pay out money, especially from a fund

"The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families."

"その団体は影響を受けた家族に資金を分配します。" (Sono dantai wa eikyō o uketa kazoku ni shikin o bunpai shimasu.)
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noun C2
dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt
支払い (shiharai)

The payment of money from a fund.

"The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed."

"会社の給与の支払いが遅れました。" (Kaisha no kyūyo no shiharai ga okuremashita.)
verb C2
/ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/
混乱させる (konran saseru)

to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order

"The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him."

"突然の質問が彼を混乱させたようだ。" (Totsuzen no shitsumon ga kare o konran saseta you da.)
adjective C2
/ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/
混乱した (konran shita)

confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled

"She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news."

"予期しないニュースを聞いた後、彼女は混乱しているように見えた。" (Yoki shinai nyuusu wo kiita ato, kanojo wa konran shite iru you ni mieta.)
discomfit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/
困惑させる (konwaku saseru)

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

"The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate."

"インタビュアーの厳しい質問が候補者を困惑させた。" (Intabyuā no kibishī shitsumon ga kōhosha o konwaku saseta.)
adjective C2
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
不快な (fukai na)

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

"His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats."

"彼の不快な質問は、皆が座席で不安そうに動かせるようにさせた。" (kare no fukai na shitsumon wa, mina ga zaseki de fuan sou ni ugokaseru you ni saseta)
verb C2
/ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/
邪魔する (jama suru)

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

"I hope my request does not discommode you."

"私のリクエストがあなたに不便をかけないことを願っています。" (Watashi no rikuesuto ga anata ni fuben o kakenai koto o negatteimasu.)
verb C2
/ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/
動揺させる (dōyō saseru)

To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.

"The unexpected question seemed to discompose her."

"予期しない質問が彼女を動揺させたようだ。" (Yokishinai shitsumon ga kanojo o dōyō saseta yō da.)
disconsolate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪsˈkɒnsələt/
慰めようのない (nagusameyou no nai)

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

"She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news."

"悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は慰めようのない状態でした。" (Warui shirase o kiita ato, kanojo wa nagusameyou no nai jōtai deshita.)
discontinuance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/
中止 (chuushi)

the act of stopping something, especially permanently

"The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers."

"サービスの中止は多くの顧客を失望させました。" (Saabisu no chuushi wa ooku no kokyaku wo shitsubou sasemashita.)
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verb C2
/dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/
非難する (hinan suru)

To disapprove of or discourage something.

"The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams."

"先生は試験でのカンニングを強く非難しました。" (Sensei wa shiken de no kanningu o tsuyoku hinan shimashita.)
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adjective C2
/dɪˈskrɛpənt/
不一致の (fuchiitsu no)

showing a difference or inconsistency

"The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident."

"目撃者たちは事件について食い違った証言をしました。" (Mokugekisha-tachi wa jiken ni tsuite kuichigatta shōgen o shimashita.)
adjective C2
/dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/
脱線的 (dassen-teki)

Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.

"His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow."

"彼の脱線的なスタイルは講義を追うのが難しかった。" (Kare no dassen-teki na sutairu wa kōgi o ou no ga muzukashikatta.)
verb C2
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/
権利を奪う (kenri o ubau)

To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.

"The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters."

"新しい法律は何千人もの有権者を投票権から外す可能性があります。" (Atarashī hōritsu wa nanzen-nin mono yūken-sha o tōhyōken kara hazusu kanōsei ga arimasu.)
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noun/verb C2
/dɪsˈfeɪvər/
不支持 / 不快 (fushiji / fukai)

disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval

"The new policy fell into disfavor with the public."

"新しい政策は一般の人々の間で不評を買いました。" (Atarashii seisaku wa ippan no hitobito no aida de fuhyou wo kaimashita.)
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verb C2
/dɪsˈɡɔrdʒ/
吐く / 強制的に吐き出す (haku / kyouseiteki ni hakidasu)

to vomit or eject contents; to give up something unwillingly

"The volcano disgorged ash and smoke."

"火山が灰と煙を吐き出しました。" (Kazan ga hai to kemuri wo hakidashimashita.)
noun C2
/ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/
だらしない格好 (darashinai kakkou)

The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.

"She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe."

"彼女はだらしない格好でドアに応答した、ローブだけを着て。" (Kanojo wa darashinai kakkou de doa ni outou shita, roobu dake o kite.)
noun C2
/ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/
不本意 (fuhonni)

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

"She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting."

"彼女は会議に参加する明確な不本意を示した。" (Kanojo wa kaigi ni sanka suru meikaku na fuhonni o shimeshita.)
disinherit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/
遺産を剥奪する (isan wo akudatsu suru)

to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property

"The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions."

"父親は息子の無謀な行動のために遺産を剥奪すると脅した。" (Chichioya wa musuko no mubou na koudou no tame ni isan wo akudatsu suru to odoshita.)
disinter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/
掘り出す (horidasu)

to dig up something buried, especially a body

"The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site."

"考古学者たちはそのサイトから古代の遺骸を掘り出しました。" (Kōkogakusha-tachi wa sono saito kara kodai no igai o horidashimashita.)
disjunction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
分裂 (bunretsu)

A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.

"There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice."

"理論と実践の間には明確な分裂があります。" (Riron to jissen no aida ni wa meikaku na bunretsu ga arimasu.)
disjunctive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/
選択的 (sentakuteki)

Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.

"In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction."

"文法では、'または' は選択的接続詞です。" (Bunpō de wa, 'matawa' wa sentakuteki setsuzokushi desu.)
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verb C2
/dɪsˈmɛmbər/
切断する (せつだんする)

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

"The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered."

"王は敵を切り刻むよう命じました。" (Ō wa teki o kirikizamu yō meijimashita.)
verb C2
/dɪsˈpɔːrt/
楽しむ (tanoshimu)

To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.

"The children disported themselves in the garden."

"子供たちは庭で楽しんでいました。" (Kodomotachi wa niwa de tanoshinde imashita.)
verb C2
/ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/
没収する (boshuu suru)

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

"The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land."

"新しい法律は多くの農民から土地を奪うと脅迫していました。" (Atarashii houritsu wa ooku no noumin kara tochi wo ubau to kyouhaku shite imashita.)
noun C2
/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/
不均衡 (fukinkou)

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

"There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies."

"多くの社会において、富裕層と貧困層の間に明確な不均衡があります。" (Ooku no shakai ni oite, fuyuusou to hinkonsou no aida ni meikaku na fukinkou ga arimasu.)
adjective C2
/dɪˈspjuːtəbl/
議論の余地がある; 疑わしい (gironnoyochi ga aru; utagawashii)

open to debate or argument; questionable

"The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation."

"その事件の事実は議論の余地があり、さらなる調査が必要です。" (Sono jiken no jijitsu wa gironnoyochi ga ari, saranaru chousa ga hitsuyou desu.)
noun C2
/ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/
議論 (giron)

a formal debate or argument

"The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours."

"二人の学者の間での議論は数時間続いた。" (Futari no gakka no aida de no giron wa suū jikan tsuzuita.)
adjective C2
/ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/
議論好きな (giron suki na)

fond of or given to argument and debate

"His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations."

"彼の議論好きな性格は、しばしば熱い議論を引き起こす。" (Kare no giron suki na seikaku wa, shibashiba atsui giron o hikiokosu.)
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noun C2
/dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.

"His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude."

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noun C2
/ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/
論文 (ronbun)

A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.

"The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy."

"教授は古代哲学についての長い論文を発表しました。" (Kyōju wa kodai tetsugaku ni tsuite no nagai ronbun o happyō shimashita.)
noun C2
/ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/
悪名 (akumei)

the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation

"The scandal brought the politician into disrepute."

"そのスキャンダルは政治家を悪名に追いやった。" (Sono sukyandaru wa seijika o akumei ni oiyatta.)
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verb C2
/dɪsˈroʊb/
服を脱ぐ (fuku wo nugu)

to remove one's clothes

"The monk disrobed before entering the river."

"僧侶は川に入る前に衣服を脱いだ。" (Sōryo wa kawa ni hairu mae ni ifuku wo nuida.)
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verb C2
/dɪˈsɛmbəl/
ふりをする (furi o suru)

to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend

"He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile."

"彼は強制的な笑顔で怒りを隠そうとした。" (Kare wa kyouseiteki na egao de ikari o kakuso to shita.)
noun C2
/dɪˈsɛmbələr/
偽善者 (gizensha)

a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender

"The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans."

"その政治家は、自分の本当の計画を決して明かさなかった偽善者だと非難された。" (Sono seijika wa, jibun no hontō no keikaku o kesshite akasasanakatta gizensha da to hinansareta.)
noun C2
/dɪˈsɛnʃən/
意見の相違 (iken no soui)

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

"The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members."

"会議は委員会メンバー間の意見の相違で終了しました。" (Kaigi wa iinkai menbaa kan no iken no soui de shuuryou shimashita.)
adjective C2
/dɪˈsɛnʃənt/
反対意見を持つ人 (hantaiiken o motsu hito)

Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.

"Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate."

"討論中に反対意見を持つ少数の声だけが聞こえました。" (Tōron-chū ni hantaiiken o motsu shōsū no koe dake ga kikoemashita.)
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adjective C2
/dɪˈsɛnʃəs/
対立を引き起こす (tairitsu o hikiokosu)

Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.

"His dissentious remarks divided the group further."

"彼の対立的な発言は、グループをさらに分裂させた。" (Kare no tairitsuteki na hatsugen wa, gurūpu o sara ni bunretsu saseta.)
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verb C2
/dɪˈsɛvər/
分ける (wakeru)

To separate or cut apart.

"The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions."

"条約は二つの敵対的な地域を分割しようとした。" (Jōyaku wa futatsu no teki taiteki na chiiki o bunkatsu shiyou to shita.)
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verb C2
/dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/
偽る (itsuwaru)

To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

"He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile."

"彼は笑顔で恐怖を隠そうとした。" (Kare wa egao de kyōfu o kasusou to shita.)