Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

effluvium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪˈfluːviəm/
不快な臭い (fukai na nioi)

an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge

"The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood."

"工場からの不快な臭いが近隣一帯に広がった。" (Kōjō kara no fukai na nioi ga kinrin ittai ni hirogatta.)
effrontery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪˈfrʌntəri/
厚顔無恥または大胆な態度 (kōgan muchi matawa daitan na taido)

shameless or rude boldness

"He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed."

"彼は赤手で捕まった後でも嘘をつく厚顔無恥さを持っていた。" (Kare wa akate de tsukamatta ato demo uso o tsuku kōgan muchisa o motte ita.)
effulgence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪˈfʌldʒəns/
輝き (kagayaki)

Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.

"The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley."

"日の出の輝きが谷全体を照らした。" (Hinode no kagayaki ga tani zentai wo terashita.)
effulgent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪˈfʌldʒənt/
輝かしい (kagayakashii)

Shining brilliantly; radiant.

"Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood."

"彼女の輝かしい笑顔は皆の気分を明るくした。" (Kanojo no kagayakashi ismile wa mina no kibun o akarukushita.)
effuse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪˈfjuːz/
表現する (hyōgen suru)

To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.

"She effused gratitude for the help she received."

"彼女は受け取った助けに感謝の気持ちを表しました。" (Kanojo wa uketotta tasuke ni kansha no kimochi o arawashimashita.)
effusion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪˈfjuːʒən/
流出 (ryūshutsu)

An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.

"His letter was an effusion of love and longing."

"彼の手紙は愛と切望の流出でした。" (Kare no tegami wa ai to setsubou no ryūshutsu deshita.)
adjective C2
/ɪˈfjuːsɪv/
感情的な (kanjōteki na)

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

"She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey."

"彼女は長い旅の後、彼に感情的な歓迎をした。" (Kanojo wa nagai tabi no ato, kare ni kanjōteki na kangei o shita.)
noun C2
/ˈiːɡres/
出口 (deguchi)

The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.

"The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers."

"非常口は閉じ込められた作業員のために出口を提供しました。" (Hijōguchi wa tojikomerareta sagyōin no tame ni deguchi o teikyō shimashita.)
noun C2
/ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/
射精 / 突然の叫び (ejakyurēshon / totsuzen no sakebi)

The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.

"His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room."

"彼の突然の喜びの射精は部屋の中の誰もが驚いた。" (Kare no totsuzen no yorokobi no shasei wa heya no naka no dare mo ga odoroita.)
electrolysis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/
電解 (denkai)

A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.

"Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water."

"電解は水から水素を分離するために使用されます。" (Denkai wa mizu kara suiso o bunri suru tame ni shiyou saremasu.)
noun C2
/ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/
エレクトロタイプ (electrotype)

A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.

"The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page."

"プリンターはページの複数のコピーを作成するためにエレクトロタイプを使用しました。" (Purintā wa pēji no fukusū no kopī o sakusei suru tame ni elektrotype o shiyō shimashita.)
adjective C2
/ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/
慈善的な (jizentekina)

Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.

"The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution."

"病院は慈善的な機関として設立されました。" (Byouin wa jizentekina kikan toshite setsuritsu saremashita.)
adjective C2
/ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/
エレジアック (erejiakku)

Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.

"The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era."

"小説は失われた時代を悼むエレジアックな調子で終わる。" (Shōsetsu wa ushinawareta jidai o itamu erejiakku na chōshi de owaru.)
elegy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɛlɪdʒi/
エレジー (erejī)

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

"The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend."

"詩人は亡き友人のためにエレジーを書きました。" (Shijin wa naki yūjin no tame ni erejī o kakimashita.)
noun C2
/ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/
エレファントアップル (erefanto appuru)

a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh

"Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles."

"エレファントアップルは、美味しいジャムやピクルスを作るために使用されます。" (Erefanto appuru wa, oishī jamu ya pikurusu o tsukuru tame ni shiyou saremasu.)
elephantine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/
象のような (zō no yōna)

Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.

"The man moved with an elephantine grace."

"その男はエレファンタインの優雅さで動いた。" (Sono otoko wa erefantain no yūgasa de ugoita.)
elixir definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪˈlɪksər/
エリクシール (erikushīru)

A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.

"The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth."

"古代の伝説は、永遠の若さを与えることができるエリクシールについて語っていました。" (Kodai no densetsu wa, eien no wakasa o ataeru koto ga dekiru erikushīru ni tsuite katatte imashita.)
noun C2
/ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/
弁論術 (benron-jutsu)

The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.

"She improved her elocution through constant practice."

"彼女は継続的な練習を通じて弁論術を向上させた。" (Kanojo wa keizokuteki na renshū o tōjite benron-jutsu o kōjō saseta.)
noun C2
/ɪˈluːʒən/
回避 (kaihi)

The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

"His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues."

"彼の責任逃れは同僚を苛立たせた。" (Kare no sekinin nogare wa dōryō o iradataseta.)
elysian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪˈlɪʒən/
天国の (tengoku no)

Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.

"They spent an elysian week on the quiet island."

"彼らは静かな島で天国のような一週間を過ごしました。" (Karera wa shizukana shima de tengoku no yōna isshūkan o sugoshimashita.)
noun C2
/ɪˈlɪziəm/
エリシウム (erishiumu)

A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.

"For her, the garden was a personal elysium."

"彼女にとって、その庭は個人的なエリシウムでした。" (kanojo ni totte, sono niwa wa kojinteki na erishiumu deshita.)
emaciate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/
衰弱させる (suijaku saseru)

To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.

"The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food."

"囚人たちは数ヶ月間適切な食事がなくて衰弱していました。" (Shuujin-tachi wa suukagetsu kan tekisetsuna shokuji ga nakute suijaku shiteimashita.)
verb C2
/ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/
無力化する (muryokuka suru)

To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.

"The constant criticism emasculated his confidence."

"絶え間ない批判が彼の自信を削弱した。" (Taemanai hihan ga kare no jishin o sakyaku shita.)
embitter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪmˈbɪtər/
憤慨させる (fukensuru)

To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.

"The unfair treatment embittered the employees."

"不公平な扱いが従業員を憤慨させた。" (Fukōhei na atsukai ga jūgyōin o fukensu sasenakatta.)
emblazon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɛmˈbleɪzən/
目立つ方法で飾る (medatsu hōhō de kazaru)

To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.

"The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms."

"チームのロゴは彼らのユニフォームに鮮明に表示されていました。" (Chīmu no rogo wa karera no yunifōmu ni senmei ni hyōji sarete imashita.)
embolism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/
塞栓 (saisen)

the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter

"The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism."

"患者は致命的な肺塞栓を患った。" (kanja wa chimeiteki na hai saisen o wazuratta.)
emboss definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɛmˈbɔs/
浮き彫りにする (ukibori ni suru)

to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern

"The invitation card was embossed with golden letters."

"招待状は金色の文字でエンボスされていました。" (Shōtaijō wa kiniro no moji de enbosu sarete imashita.)
emend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪˈmɛnd/
訂正する (teisei suru)

to correct or revise a text, especially for errors

"The editor emended the manuscript before publication."

"編集者は公開前に原稿を訂正しました。" (Henshūsha wa kōkai mae ni genkō o teisei shimashita.)
emendation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
訂正 (teisei)

a correction or improvement made to a text

"The article required several emendations before it was ready for print."

"記事は印刷の準備ができる前にいくつかの訂正が必要でした。" (Kiji wa insatsu no junbi ga dekiru mae ni ikutsuka no teisei ga hitsuyō deshita.)
emeritus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/
名誉教授 (meiyo kyōju)

having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor

"He is a professor emeritus at the university."

"彼は大学の名誉教授です。" (kare wa daigaku no meiyo kyōju desu)
emetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪˈmɛtɪk/
催吐薬 (saito yaku)

a substance that causes vomiting

"The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison."

"医師は毒を取り除くために催吐薬を投与しました。" (Ishi wa doku o torinozoku tame ni saito yaku o tōyo shimashita.)
emissary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɛmɪsɛri/
使者 (shisha)

A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.

"The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace."

"王は平和交渉のために使者を送った。" (Ō wa heiwa kōshō no tame ni shisha o okutta.)
emmet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɛmɪt/
アリ (ari)

an ant; a small insect

"The emmet carried food to its nest."

"アリは食べ物を巣に運びました。" (Ari wa tabemono o su ni hakobimashita.)
emollient definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective C2
/ɪˈmɒliənt/
肌を柔らかくする物質 (hada o yawarakaku suru busshitsu)

a substance that softens or soothes the skin

"She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin."

"彼女は乾燥肌を治すためにエモリエントクリームを使いました。" (Kanojo wa kansouhada o naosu tame ni emorianto kuriimu o tsukaimashita.)
emolument definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/
給料 (kyuuryou)

payment for work or services; salary or fees

"The professor received his annual emolument from the university."

"教授は大学から年俸を受け取った。" (Kyouju wa daigaku kara nenpo o uketotta.)
empiricism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/
経験主義 (keiken shugi)

the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience

"Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation."

"経験主義は、知識は経験と観察から来ると主張しています。" (Keiken shugi wa, chishiki wa keiken to kansatsu kara kuru to shucho shiteimasu.)
noun C2
/ɛmˈpɔːriəm/
大規模な店 (daikibo na mise)

A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.

"They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor."

"彼らは新しいエンポリウムを訪れて、家具とホームデコールを買いました。" (Karera wa atarashī emporium o otozurete, kagu to hōmu dekoru o kaimashita.)
adjective C2
/ɛmˈpaɪriəl/
天上的 (tenjō no)

Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.

"The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars."

"詩人は星の天上的な美しさを描写しました。" (Shijin wa hoshi no tenjō-teki na utsukushisa o byōsha shimashita.)
emulation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɛmjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
エミュレーション (emuryēshon)

Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.

"The software allows the emulation of old video games on modern devices."

"そのソフトウェアは、古いビデオゲームを最新のデバイスでエミュレートすることを可能にします。" (Sono sofutowea wa, furui bideo gēmu o saishin no debaisu de emurēto suru koto o kanō ni shimasu.)
enamor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪˈnæmər/
恋する (koisuru)

to be filled with love or admiration for

"She was enamored with the beautiful scenery."

"彼女は美しい景色に恋していた。" (Kanojo wa utsukushī keshiki ni koi shite ita.)
encamp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪnˈkæmp/
キャンプをする (kyanpu wo suru)

to set up or establish a camp

"The soldiers encamped near the river for the night."

"兵士たちは夜のために川の近くでキャンプしました。" (Heishitachi wa yoru no tame ni kawa no chikaku de kyanpu shimashita.)
encipher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪnˈsaɪfər/
メッセージをコードまたは暗号に変換する (messeeji o kodo matawa angou ni henkan suru)

to convert a message into code or cipher

"The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it."

"エージェントはメッセージを送る前にそれを暗号化しました。" (Eejento wa messeji o okuru mae ni sore o angouka shimashita.)
adjective C2
/ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/
賛辞の (sanchi no)

Expressing praise; laudatory.

"The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author."

"その本は著者に対する賛辞のコメントで満ちていた。" (Sono hon wa chosya ni taisuru sanchi no komento de michite ita.)
encomium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/
賛辞 (sanjī)

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

"He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher."

"彼は退職する教師に対して賛辞の演説をしました。" (Kare wa taishoku suru kyōshi ni taishite sanjī no enzetsu o shimashita.)
verb C2
/ɪnˈkʌmbər/
負担をかける (futan o kakeru)

to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress

"She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey."

"彼女は旅行中に重い荷物に負担を感じていました。" (Kanojo wa ryokōchū ni omoi nimotsu ni futan o kanjite imashita.)
noun C2
/ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/
負担 / 障害 (futan / shougai)

a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult

"Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life."

"借金は人生で深刻な障害となる可能性があります。" (shakkin wa jinsei de shinkoku na shougai to naru kanousei ga arimasu.)
noun C2
/ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/
回勅 (Kaichoku)

a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues

"The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility."

"教皇は気候変動と道徳的責任についての回勅を発表しました。" (Kyōkō wa kikō hendō to dōtokuteki sekinin ni tsuite no kaichoku o happyō shimashita.)
noun C2
/ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/
エンダイブ (endaibu)

A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.

"She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor."

"彼女はサラダに少し苦味のある新鮮なエンダイブを加えました。" (Kanojo wa sarada ni sukoshi nigami no aru shinsen na endaibu o kuwaemashita.)
endocrine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈen.də.krɪn/
ホルモン関連 (horumon kanren)

Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions.

"The endocrine system regulates metabolism and stress responses."

"内分泌系は代謝とストレス反応を調節します。" (Naibunmi-kei wa taisha to sutoresu hannō o chōsetsu shimasu.)
verb C2
/ɪnˈdjuː/
授ける (sazukeru)

To provide or endow with a quality or ability.

"The leader was endued with wisdom and courage."

"リーダーは知恵と勇気を授けられた。" (Rīdā wa chie to yūki o sazukerareta.)