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Why the ‘Great Wave’ has mystified art lovers for generations
To mystify (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” if someone or something mystifies you, you cannot understand or explain it “ という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
Investigators are mystified by the crash, which claimed 104 lives.
I was mystified by her decision.
Most Americans are totally mystified by the English game of cricket.
Doctors were mystified by her high fever and headaches.
foam (noun)
Cambridge dictionaryによると ” a mass of very small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid “ という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
sea foam
shaving foam
claw (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” one of the sharp, curved nails at the end of each of the toes of some animals and birds: “というふうに記載されていますね。
To menace (verb/noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” to teach someone to do a particular job or activity “と、 ” to learn how to do a particular job or activity “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
farmland menaced by frequent floods
A hurricane menaced the east coast yesterday.
Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone.
the growing menace of global pollution
The escaped prisoners are considered a menace to society.
rower (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” someone who rows a boat, especially as a sport “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
We watched the rowers on the river.
To dwarf (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” to make something seem small or unimportant “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
The new skyscraper will dwarf all those near it.
This year’s budget dwarfs all previous ones.
sacred (adjective)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god: “と、 ” considered too important to be changed: “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
sacred art
sacred rituals
sacred writings/music
His daily routine is absolutely sacred to him.
ubiquitous (adjective)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” seeming to be everywhere: “ という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
Leather is very much in fashion this season, as is the ubiquitous denim.
climactic (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” a climactic event, moment etc is the most exciting or important one in a series “ という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
The film ends with a climactic battle scene.
Finally, the climactic moment came.
The artwork is considered a fine, if somewhat hackneyed, example of “ukiyo-e,” a genre of mass-produced Japanese woodblock prints that displayed everything from theater announcements to the most salacious of erotica.
Ukiyo-e prints were cheap to produce and widely distributed in Edo (today’s Tokyo) between the 17th and 19th centuries. As many as 5,000 impressions were made from the original woodblocks for “The Great Wave.” Back then, the prints were sold for the price of a bowl of noodles.
ここでのimpressionは、印象ではなく、コピーです。
hackneyed (adjective)
Cambridge dictionaryによると ” hackneyed words or ideas have been used so often that they no longer seem interesting or original “ という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
The plot of the film is just a hackneyed boy-meets-girl scenario.
a hackneyed plot
salacious (adjective)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” causing or showing a strong interest in sexual matters: “というふうに記載されていますね。フォーマルな表現です。
例文：
a salacious book/joke/comment
salacious gossip
By the time “The Great Wave” made its debut, in around 1830, Japan was flirting with the idea of ending more than 200 years of isolationism. The story of growing foreign influence is evident in Hokusai’s masterpiece — the rich shade of blue used in the prints was imported from Europe. Prussian blue, as it’s commonly known, was a synthetic color created in the 18th century and prized for its depth and durability.
synthetic colorは、合成色です。
That Hokusai employed the hue as the principal actor in his oceanic drama suggests that he was depicting Japan on the cusp of change. As much as the wave portends instability and danger, it also suggests possibility and adventure.
‘Essence’ of Japan
Hokusai spent most of his life in the riverside district of Sumida, Tokyo, where he adopted at least 30 pseudonyms and, perhaps, just as many different styles. “The Great Wave” was the first in his series “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji,” a virtuosic study of Japan’s highest and most revered mountain.
pseudonyms は、偽名です。
flirt with (phrasal verb)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” to consider an idea or action briefly without being serious about it: “と、 ” to behave as if sexually attracted to someone, although not seriously: “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
They’ve been flirting with the idea of selling up.
At one time he flirted with the idea of running for president, but nothing came of it.
He was really cute, so I flirted with him.
They were flirting with each other at the party.
Christina was flirting with just about every man in the room.
isolationism (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” a country’s policy of not having political or economic relationships with other countries “というふうに記載されていますね。
evident (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” easy to see, notice, or understand “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
Her lack of interest in the job was becoming increasingly evident.
It is evident that there will be some job losses.
Her love for him was evident in all that she did.
It quickly became evident that someone had broken in.
Twain’s interest in Adam is evident in all his work.
durability (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” the fact of something continuing to be used without getting damaged: “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
All our toys are tested for durability.
Finding a durable solution will not be easy.
durable high quality steel
To employ (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” to pay someone regularly to do a job for you or to work as a member of your organization “と、 ” to use something for a particular purpose “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
Two methods can be employed.
Sophisticated statistical analysis was employed to obtain these results.
hue (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” (a degree of lightness, darkness, strength, etc. of) a colour: “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
In the Caribbean waters there are fish of every hue.
principal (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” main, or most important “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
Iraq’s principal export is oil.
He was principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
That was my principal reason for moving.
on the cusp (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” a time when one situation or stage ends and another begins “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
an actor on the cusp of becoming a star.
an artist on the cusp between Victorianism and modernism.
the problems confronting Africa on the cusp of the millennium
on the cusp of adulthood
To portend (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” to be a sign or warning of something that will happen “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
It was a deeply superstitious country, where earthquakes were commonly believed to portend the end of dynasties.
instability (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” a situation that keeps changing, so that you are worried about what might happen “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
This policy would lead to greater instability in the region.
political/economic instability
The instability of the euro continues.
Teenagers often go through periods of emotional instability.
To adopt (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” to decide to start using a particular idea, plan, or method “と、” to behave as if sexually attracted to someone, although not seriously: “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
He decided to adopt a more radical approach to the problem.
When questioned, he adopted a very aggressive attitude.
virtuoso (noun/adjective) / virtuosic (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” a country’s policy of not having political or economic relationships with other countries “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
a violin virtuoso
a virtuoso pianist/performance
Famous mainly for his wonderful voice, Cole Porter was also a virtuoso on the piano.
revered (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると動詞 rever ” to have a lot of respect and admiration for someone or something “の形容詞系です。
例文：
Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid.
the country’s most revered universities, Oxford and Cambridge
Most Americans have little reverence for their political leaders.
synthetic (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” made from artificial materials or substances, not from natural ones “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
synthetic fabrics
synthetic hormones
“Many people view the painting as the very essence of Japanese culture,” says Atsuko Okuda, chief curator of the Sumida Hokusai Museum in Japan. “The simple and powerful composition of the mountain and the shape of the wave strikes right at the heart of the observer.”
Observers famously included French Impressionists Edgar Degas and Claude Monet, as well as Dutch master Vincent van Gogh, who was enamored with“The Great Wave.” They were not alone: In the 1860s, the proliferation of ukiyo-e in Europe led to an artistic fascination with Japan in the West, known as “Japonisme.”
observer (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” a person who watches what happens but has no active part in it: “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
Foreign observers declared the elections fair.
Many political observers believe that the election is already decided.
enamoured (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” impressed with or enthusiastic about something “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
She was not enamoured of Paris.
Not everyone is enamored of steak.
proliferation (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” a sudden increase in number or amount “と、 ” a large number of a particular thing “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
The past two years have seen the proliferation of TV channels.
The proliferation of cell phones has changed how we communicate.
a proliferation of talk shows
fascination (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” the power to interest or attract people very strongly “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
the country’s fascination with Western culture
He had a childish fascination for battles and revolutions.
Science has always fascinated me.
Anything to do with planes and flying fascinates him.
The children were fascinated by the story.
Her fascination with modern art began when she saw the Picasso show.
at some point (phrase)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” at some moment in time that is not made specific “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
At some point I decided she was no longer my friend.
take someone for granted (verb)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” to never think about something because you believe it will always be available or stay exactly the same: “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
It’s easy to take your parents for granted.
Losing my job taught me never to take anything for granted.
I shouted at my boss because I’m sick of being taken for granted.
I took it for granted that I would find the perfect job.
work on (phrasal verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” to spend time producing or improving something “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
I need to work on my pronunciation if I’m to pass the exam.
If you worked on it, you could have a really good singing voice.
He’ll have to work on getting fit before the game.
His dancing technique is good, but he needs to work on his stamina.
Don’t worry about that, I’m working on it.
To dampen (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” to make something slightly wet “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
Rain dampened the tent, but it dried in the sun.
If you dampen laundry, it’s much easier to iron it.
Rain had dampened the tent so we left it to dry in the afternoon sun.
To apply (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” to put a layer of something such as paint onto a surface “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
Sara applied her lipstick carefully.
The paint should be applied thinly and evenly.
Apply the cream liberally to exposed areas every three hours and after swimming.
painstaking (adjective)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” extremely careful and correct, and involving a lot of effort: “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
It took months of painstaking research to write the book.
He was described by his colleagues as a painstaking journalist.
utmost (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” as much as possible: used for emphasizing a quality or feeling “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
We attach the utmost importance to public safety.
All equipment should be handled with the utmost care.
precision (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” the quality of being very accurate and exact “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
He kicks the ball with precision and accuracy.
Great precision is required to align the mirrors accurately.
最後に、内容が理解でき、新しい単語も知ることができたら、必ずCambridge Dictionaryか、Macmillan Dictionaryで例文を読むようにしてください。そして一番シンプルで、自分が日常使いしときやすそうなもをノートやスマホに書き溜めておいてください。そしてこれを移動中の時などに声に出して覚えることが本当に大事です！（電車では難しいので、僕はよく歩きますw）
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