Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

fusillade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/
集中射撃 (shūchū shageki)

A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.

"The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets."

"兵士たちは集中射撃の中で前進した。" (Heishitachi wa shūchū shageki no naka de zenshin shita.)
fustian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfʌstɪən/
浮かれたスピーチ (ukareta supīchi)

pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth

"The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises."

"政治家のスピーチは浮かれた言葉と空っぽの約束でいっぱいだった。" (Seijika no supīchi wa ukareta kotoba to karappo no yakusoku de ippai datta.)
fusty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfʌsti/
かび臭い、古臭い (kabikusai, furukusai)

smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned

"The room smelled fusty after being closed for months."

"部屋は数ヶ月間閉め切られていた後、かび臭くなった。" (Heya wa suukagetsu kan shimekirarete ita ato, kabikusaku natta.)
gadfly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡæd.flaɪ/
厄介な人 (akkaina hito)

A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.

"The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies."

"そのジャーナリストは厄介な人で、政府の政策を常に疑問視していた。" (Sono jānarisuto wa akkaina hito de, seifu no seisaku o tsuneni gimon-shi shite ita.)
gaff definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɡæf/
間違い (machigai)

A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.

"He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name."

"会議中に彼は顧客の名前を忘れて大きな間違いを犯した。" (Kaigi chuu ni kare wa kokyaku no namae wo wasurete ookina machigai wo okashita.)
gainsay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/
反論する (hanron suru)

To deny, contradict, or speak against.

"No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court."

"裁判所で提出された証拠を誰も反論できなかった。" (Saibansho de teishutsu sareta shōko o dare mo hanron dekinakatta.)
gall definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C2
/ɡɔːl/
厚かましさ、迷惑をかける (atsukamashisa, meiwaku wo kakeru)

Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.

"She had the gall to question his decision."

"彼女は彼の決定に疑問を呈するギャルを持っていました。" (Kanojo wa kare no kettei ni gimon wo tei suru gyaru wo motteimashita.)
galleon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡæliən/
ガレオン船 (gareon sen)

A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.

"The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic."

"スペインのガレオン船は大西洋を越えて財宝を運んだ。" (Supein no gareon-sen wa Taiseiyō o koete zaihō o hakonda.)
noun C2
/ˈɡæli/
船の厨房 (fune no chūbō)

A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.

"The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food."

"船の厨房は新鮮に調理された食べ物の匂いで満ちていた。" (Fune no chūbō wa shinsen ni chōri sareta tabemono no nioi de michite ita.)
galvanic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɡælˈvænɪk/
ギャルバニック / 強烈 (gyarubanikku / kyōretsu)

Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.

"The news had a galvanic effect on the audience."

"ニュースは観客にギャルバニックな影響を与えた。" (Nyūsu wa kankyaku ni gyarubanikku na eikyō o ataeta.)
galvanism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/
ガルバニズム (garubanizumu)

Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.

"Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity."

"ガルバニズムは初期の電気実験で重要な役割を果たしました。" (Garubanizumu wa shoki no denki jikken de jūyōna yakuwari o hatashimashita.)
gambol definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɡæmbəl/
楽しく跳ねる (tanoshiku haneru)

to run or jump about playfully

"The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun."

"羊たちは太陽の下で野原を元気に跳ね回っていました。" (Hitsujitachi wa taiyo no shita de nohara o genki ni hanemawatte imashita.)
adverb C2
/ˈɡeɪmli/
勇敢に (yūkan ni)

in a brave, spirited, or determined manner

"She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties."

"彼女は困難にもかかわらず、勇敢に挑戦を受け入れた。" (Kanojo wa konnan ni mo kakawarazu, yūkan ni chōsen o ukeireta.)
noun C2
/ˈɡeɪm.stər/
プレイヤー (pureiyā)

A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.

"The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice."

"古い酒場はカードとサイコロで競い合うプレイヤーで賑わっていました。" (Furui sakaba wa kādo to saikoro de kisoi au pureiyā de nigiwatte imashita.)
Gander definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡændər/
オスガン (osu gan)

male goose

"The gander protected his family from the approaching dog."

"そのオスガンは、近づいてくる犬から家族を守りました。" (Sono osu gan wa, chikadzuite kuru inu kara kazoku wo mamorimashita.)
Gangetic Leaf Fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/
ガンジスリーフフィッシュ (Ganjisu riifu fisshu)

a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance

"The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh."

"ガンジスリーフフィッシュはバングラデシュの川によく見られます。" (Ganjisu riifu fisshu wa Banguradeshu no kawa ni yoku mirararemasu)
gangly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/
高くて不器用 (takakute bukiyou)

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.

"The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance."

"不器用なティーンエイジャーはダンスしようとしたときにつまずきました。" (Bukiyou na tīneijā wa dansu shiyou to shita toki ni tsumazukimashita.)
gangrene definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/
壊疽 (kaiso)

The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.

"If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene."

"治療しなければ、傷は壊疽に至る可能性があります。" (Chiryō shinakereba, kizu wa kaiso ni itaru kanōsei ga arimasu.)
gangway definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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gangway

noun C2
/ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.

"The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board."

garble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɡɑːrbəl/
混乱させる (konran saseru)

To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.

"The poor phone connection garbled his words."

"電話の接続不良で彼の言葉が聞き取れなかった。" (denwa no setsuzoku furyou de kare no kotoba ga kikitorenakatta.)
garbled definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɡɑːrbəld/
乱れた (midareta)

Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.

"The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages."

"ラジオ放送にはガーブルドメッセージが満載でした。" (Rajio hōsō ni wa gāburudo messēji ga mansei deshita.)
Gardenia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/
クチナシ (kuchinashi)

a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals

"The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent."

"ガーデニアの茂みは美しい白い花を咲かせ、素敵な香りを放ちました。" (gardenia no shigemi wa utsukushii shiroi hana o sakase suteki na kaori o hanachimashita)
adjective C2
/ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/
巨大な (kyodaina)

Extremely large; enormous.

"They served a gargantuan meal at the feast."

"彼らは宴会で巨大な食事を提供しました。" (Karera wa enkai de kyodaina shokuji o teikyō shimashita.)
noun C2
/ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/
石の彫刻(グロテスクな形) (ishi no chōkoku (gurotesuku na katachi))

A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.

"The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner."

"古代の大聖堂には、すべての角にガーゴイルがありました。" (Kodai no daiseidō ni wa, subete no kado ni gāgoiru ga arimashita.)
garish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/
過度に明るく派手 (kado ni akaruku hade)

Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.

"The room was decorated with garish neon lights."

"部屋は過度に明るいネオンライトで飾られていました。" (Heya wa kado ni akarui neon raito de kazararete imashita.)
noun, verb C2
/ɡəˈrɒt/
絞め殺す (shimekorosu)

A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.

"The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley."

"暗殺者は路地でターゲットを絞め殺そうとした。" (Ansatsusha wa roji de taagetto wo shimekoroso to shita.)
noun C2
/ɡəˈruːlɪti/
おしゃべり (oshaberi)

Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.

"His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting."

"彼の多弁は会議中に集中するのを難しくした。" (Kare no taben wa kaigi chuu ni shuuchuu suru no wo muzukashiku shita.)
Garrulous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɡærələs/
おしゃべりな、話好きな (oshaberi na, hanashi sukina)

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

"The garrulous neighbor kept everyone awake with his stories."

"おしゃべりな隣人は彼の話で皆を起こしていた。" (Oshaberi na rinjin wa kare no hanashi de mina o okoshite ita.)
gasconade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/
誇張, 自慢 (kochou, jiman)

Extravagant boasting or bragging.

"His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers."

"彼の終わりのない自慢は彼を仲間の中で不人気にした。" (Kare no owarinai jiman wa kare o nakama no naka de funinki ni shita.)
noun C2
/ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
ガス化 (gasuka)

The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.

"Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal."

"ガス化は、石炭から燃料ガスを生産するために広く使用されています。" (Gasuka wa, sekitan kara nenryou gasu wo seisan suru tame ni hiroku shiyou sareteimasu.)
noun C2
/ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/
ガストリティス (gasutoritisu)

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

"The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy."

"医師は内視鏡検査後に彼にガストリティスと診断しました。" (Ishi wa naishikyou kensa go ni kare ni gasutoritisu to shindan shimashita.)
gauche definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɡoʊʃ/
不器用 (bukiyou)

lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward

"His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party."

"彼の不器用なコメントはディナーパーティーで皆を困らせた。" (Kare no bukiyou na komento wa dinā pātī de mina o komarase ta.)
adjective C2
/ˈɡɔːdi/
けばけばしい (kebakebashi)

excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way

"She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress."

"彼女は彼女のエレガントなドレスと合わないけばけばしいネックレスを着けていました。" (Kanojo wa kanojo no ereganto na doresu to awanai kebakebashi nekkuresu o tsukete imashita.)
gauntlet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡɔːntlɪt/
ガントレット / 挑戦 (gantoretto / chousen)

a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge

"The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge."

"騎士は挑戦の印として自分のガントレットを投げた。" (kishi wa chousen no shirushi toshite jibun no gantoretto o nageta.)
gavel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡævəl/
ガベル (gaberu)

A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.

"The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order."

"裁判官は法廷に秩序を呼びかけるためにガベルを打った。" (Saibankan wa hōtei ni chitsujo o yobikakeru tame ni gaberu o utta.)
gawk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɡɔːk/
じっと見る (jitto miru)

To stare openly and rudely.

"Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street."

"観光客は通りを歩く有名人をじっと見ていた。" (Kankōkyaku wa tōri o aruku yūmeijin o jitto mite ita.)
gawky definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɡɔːki/
不器用 (bukiyou)

Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.

"The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit."

"そのティーンエイジャーは大きすぎるスーツを着て不器用に感じた。" (Sono tīneijā wa ōkisu giru sūtsu o kite bukiyō ni kanjita.)
noun C2
/ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/
ジャンダールム (jandaarumu)

A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.

"The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check."

"ジャンダールムは定期的なチェックのために車を止めた。" (Jandaarumu wa teikiteki na chekku no tame ni kuruma o tometa.)
noun C2
/ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/
系譜学者 (keifu gakusha)

A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.

"The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century."

"系譜学者は18世紀に遡る記録を発見した。" (Keifu gakusha wa 18 seiki ni sakanoboru kiroku o hakken shita.)
geniality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/
親しみやすさ (shitashimi yasusa)

the quality of being friendly and cheerful

"His geniality made him popular among his colleagues."

"彼の親しみやすさは、同僚の間で彼を人気者にした。" (Kare no shitashimi yasusa wa, dōryō no aida de kare o ninkimono ni shita.)
genitive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/
所有格 (shoyōkaku)

relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession

"In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'."

"英語では、所有格はアポストロフィと's'で示されます。" (Eigo de wa, shoyōkaku wa aposutorofi to 's' de shimesaremasu.)
adjective C2
/dʒɛnˈtiːl/
上品な (jouhin na)

Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way

"She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests."

"彼女は上品な方法で話し、ゲストに感銘を与えました。" (Kanojo wa jouhin na houhou de hanashi, gesuto ni kanmei o ataemashita.)
noun C2
/ˈdʒɛntaɪl/
非ユダヤ人 (hi-yudayajin)

A person who is not Jewish

"The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles."

"シナゴーグはユダヤ人と非ユダヤ人の両方を歓迎しました。" (Shinagōgu wa yudayajin to hi-yudayajin no ryōhō o kangei shimashita.)
Gentility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dʒɛnˈtɪlɪti/
優雅 (yuuga)

Social superiority demonstrated by polite manners, refinement, or respectability

"His speech revealed an air of gentility."

"彼のスピーチは優雅さを示していた。" (Kare no supīchi wa yūgasa o shimeshite ita.)
genuflect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship

"The worshippers genuflect before the altar."

adjective C2
/dʒərˈmeɪn/
関連する (kanren suru)

Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.

"Her comments were not germane to the discussion."

"彼女のコメントは議論に関連していませんでした。" (Kanojo no komento wa giron ni kanren shiteimasen deshita.)
adjective C2
/ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/
発芽の (hatsuga no)

Relating to the earliest stage of development.

"The idea was still in its germinal stage."

"そのアイデアはまだその発芽段階にありました。" (Sono aidea wa mada sono hatsuga dankai ni arimashita.)
gerontocracy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/
高齢者支配 (kōrei-sha shihai)

A system of government or control by old people.

"The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders."

"その国は高齢者支配と見なされ、年配の指導者が支配していた。" (Sono kuni wa kōrei-sha shihai to minasare, nenpai no shidōsha ga shihai shite ita.)
gerrymander definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/
選挙区境界の操作 (senkyoku kyokai no sousa)

to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class

"The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats."

"与党は、より多くの議席を確保するために選挙区を操作したと非難された。" (Yoto wa, yori ooku no giseki wo kakuho suru tame ni senkyoku wo sousa shita to hinan sareta.)
gestate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdʒɛsteɪt/
妊娠 (ninshin)

to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time

"The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year."

"母クジラは1年以上にわたって子クジラを妊娠し、発展させます。" (Haha kujira wa 1-nen ijō ni watatte ko kujira o ninshin shi, hatten sasemasu.)