カーディナル

noun

cardinal (Catholic prelate)

Specifically refers to a high-ranking official in the Catholic Church, appointed by the Pope.

• バチカンで新あたらしいカーディナルが任にん命めいされた。

  A new cardinal was appointed at the Vatican.

noun

main thing; basic thing; cardinal number

Used in contexts like 'cardinal point' or 'cardinal number'; often appears in technical or explanatory settings.

• この問もん題だいのカーディナルな点てんは何なんですか。

  What is the cardinal point of this issue?

• 基き数すうは英えい語ごでカーディナルナンバーと言いいます。

  Cardinal numbers are called 'cardinal numbers' in English.

noun

cardinal (color); crimson

Refers to a deep, vivid red color, like the robes of a Catholic cardinal.

• 彼かの女じょはカーディナルのドレスを着きていた。

  She wore a cardinal red dress.

noun

cardinal (bird)

Refers to the North American songbird with a distinctive crest and red plumage.

• カーディナルは美うつくしい鳴なき声ごえで知しられている。

  The cardinal is known for its beautiful song.