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B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

祝う
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
その日は毎年意識を高めるために祝われます。
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

見せかけの
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
彼の出発の見せかけの理由は病気だったが、多くの人がそれを疑っていた。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

宗教音楽作品
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
ヘンデルの『メサイア』は最も有名なオラトリオの1つです。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

骨や筋肉の変形の修正に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
彼女は背中の痛みのために整形外科医に行った。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最適、最良
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物の成長に最適な温度は約25°Cです。
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

執着
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
成功への執着が彼を昼夜働かせた。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

豊かで明確な声
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
俳優の豊かな声が劇場に響き渡った。
B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

運用可能
Meaning
In working order; ready for use.
Example
The space project will be operational by 2025.
宇宙計画は2025年までに運用可能になります。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

率直
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
彼女は社会問題について率直に話すことで知られています。
A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

上
Meaning
physically in contact with and supported by a surface
Example
The book is on the table.
本はテーブルの上にあります。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

出口
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
アートは感情のための素晴らしい出口です。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

アウトライン; 概要; 計画
Meaning
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
Example
The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.
先生はコースのアウトラインを提供しました。
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

巧妙に出し抜く
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
キツネは猟師たちを出し抜くことができました。
A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

上に
Meaning
moving to a position on the surface of something
Example
She jumped onto the table to get the book.
彼女は本を取るためにテーブルの上に飛び乗った。
B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

義務付ける
Meaning
to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
Example
I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.
必要な情報を提供してお手伝いできれば嬉しいです。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

条例
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
市議会は公共公園での喫煙を禁じる条例を可決しました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

内臓
Meaning
the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts
Example
The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.
肉屋は豚の臓物を使ってソーセージを作った。
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

わかった
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
わかった、じゃあ公園に行こう。
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

過密
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
地下鉄システムはピーク時にひどい過密状態に苦しんでいます。
A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

明白な; 簡単に理解できる
Meaning
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind
Example
It was obvious that she was upset about something.
それは彼女が何かについて不満を抱えていることが明らかでした。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

序曲 / 提案
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
平和提案は両国によって歓迎されました。
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

時代遅れ
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
その古いコンピューターは完全に時代遅れです。
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

全能
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
多くの宗教では神の全能は絶対的なものと説明されています。
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

奉納
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
日曜日の礼拝中に奉納が取られました。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

気難しい
Meaning
bad-tempered and combative; stubborn
Example
The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.
その気難しい老人は椅子を離れようとしませんでした。
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

オール
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
彼はオールを水に浸し、ボートを前に進めた。
C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

不器用で愚かな、無神経な人
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
そんなオーフにならないで – お皿は気をつけて洗って！
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

振動
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
振り子の振動が時計を制御します。
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

オンライン
Meaning
connected to or available through the internet
Example
I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.
私はお店に行くよりもオンラインで買い物をする方が好きです。
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

オノマトペ
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
'バズ'という言葉はオノマトペの一例です。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

オリーブバーブ
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
オリーブバーブは南アジアの川によく見られます。
B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

反対する
Meaning
to disagree with or resist; to act against
Example
Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.
多くの市民が新しい税制政策に反対しています。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

より長生きする
Meaning
to live longer than someone or something else
Example
She outlived all her siblings.
彼女はすべての兄弟姉妹より長生きしました。
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

骨のような
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
化石は古代の生物の骨のような構造を示しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

不吉な; 脅威の
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
嵐の前に、暗い雲は不吉に見えました。
A2 noun /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

オリンピック競技大会
Meaning
an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries
Example
The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.
オリンピックは世界中のアスリートを一堂に集めます。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

興奮した / 過度に緊張した
Meaning
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
Example
She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.
事故後、彼女は興奮しすぎて、はっきりと話すことができなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

豪華な
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
彼らは金色の装飾を施した豪華な結婚式を開催しました。
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

オキシモロン
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
「耳をつんざくような静けさ」というフレーズは、典型的なオキシモロンです。
A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

他の人々
Meaning
people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known
Example
I like to spend time with others.
私は他の人々と時間を過ごすのが好きです。
C1 noun /əˈfen.dər/

Offender

犯罪者; 法律違反者
Meaning
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
Example
The young offender was sentenced to community service.
その若い犯罪者はコミュニティサービスを命じられました。
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

元々
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
元々、彼女は医者になりたかった。
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

オレアンダー
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
美しいオレアンダーの花が庭で咲いていましたが、その毒性に関わらず。
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

西洋
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
西洋には長い哲学的思考の歴史があります。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

過剰な努力
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
その政治家は約束を守れなかったことで過剰な努力をしました。
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

騒がしくて制御が難しい
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
騒がしい学生たちが授業を妨害した。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

主催者
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
彼女は国際会議の主要な主催者だった。
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

所有する
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
彼女は市内に美しい家を持っています。
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

産科医
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
産科医は妊娠中の母親の健康を監視しました。
B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

犯罪
Meaning
an illegal act; a crime
Example
The offense was committed in broad daylight.
その罪は昼間に犯されました。
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

発生する
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
事故はラッシュアワーの交差点で発生しました。
A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

しばしば
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
私は週末にしばしば祖父母を訪れます。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

抗議
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
その決定は市民の間で抗議を引き起こしました。
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反対
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
新しい法律に対する反対は強かった。
C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

訃報
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
新聞は昨日彼の訃報を掲載しました。
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

チャンス
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
仕事のチャンスが減少しました。
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

進行中
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
進行中のプロジェクトは来月終了します。
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

Over-spill

オーバーフロー
Meaning
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
Example
The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.
川の溢れが近くの農場を水浸しにした。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

幸福
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

オーク材で作られた
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
村人たちはホールの中のオーク材のテーブルの周りに集まりました。
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

操作する
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
外科医は明日患者を手術します。
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

全知
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
小説の語り手は全知の空気をまとい、すべてのキャラクターの考えを明らかにしている。
C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

嗅覚
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
犬は非常に発達した嗅覚を持っています。
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

軌道
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
衛星は地球の周りを軌道上に保っています。
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

組織
Meaning
An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.
Example
The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.
その組織は2024年に公式に開設されました。
C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

義務的
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
ほとんどの国でシートベルトを着用することは義務です。
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

頑固
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
彼の頑固さは交渉を難しくしました。
B1 noun /ˈɔːfɪsər/

officer

警官
Meaning
a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement
Example
The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.
警官はスピード違反で彼にチケットを渡した。
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

見せびらかしの
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
彼はパーティーで見せびらかしの金のチェーンをしていました。
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

海洋の成層
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
オーシャンストラティフィケーションは海洋生物多様性に影響を与えます。
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

オランウータン
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
オランウータンは森の樹冠を優雅に渡ります。
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

さもないと; 他の方法で
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
一生懸命勉強しなさい、さもないと試験に落ちます。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

圧倒する
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
兵士たちは敵軍を圧倒することができました。
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

巧妙に出し抜く
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
小さな会社は大きな競争相手を巧妙に出し抜くことに成功した。
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

奉納
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
司祭は儀式の間に祭壇に奉納を置きました。
C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

厳しい叱責
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
彼の不正行為はマネージャーから厳しい叱責を受けた。
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

省略する
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
レポートから重要な詳細を省略しないでください。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

克服する
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
計画を立てて先延ばしを克服できます。
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

間接費
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
会社は利益を増やすために間接費を削減した。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

頑固
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
彼は皆の懇願にもかかわらず、頑固なままでした。
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

社会的に排除された人
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
彼は新しい学校でアウトキャストのように感じていた。
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

非難, 恥辱
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
スキャンダルは政治家に非難を浴びせた。
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

公然
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
ライバルの間に公然とした敵意の表れがあった。
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

遵守
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
その祭りは、数世代にわたる伝統を遵守して行われます。
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

雑食性
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
クマは雑食性の動物で、植物と肉を食べます。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

オールマン
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
経験豊富なオールマンは川を渡るためにボートを漕いだ。
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

最適に
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
タスクは最大の成果を上げるために最適に割り当てるべきです。
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

不快な
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
彼のパーティーでの非常に不快な振る舞いは、皆を困らせた。
B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

確率
Meaning
the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something
Example
The odds of winning the lottery are very low.
宝くじに当選する確率は非常に低いです。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

覆い隠す
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
スキャンダルは彼の業績を影にしました。
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

二つの点または状態の間で前後に動くまたは揺れる
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
株式市場は不確実な時期に振動しがちです。
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

排除する
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
この新しいシステムは手動データ入力の必要性を排除します。
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

オゾン層の減少
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
オゾン層の減少はUV放射線を増加させます。
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

分岐
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
そのスタートアップは大手テクノロジー企業からの分岐でした。
B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

攻撃的な; 侮辱的な; 攻撃的
Meaning
causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive
Example
His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.
彼の攻撃的な発言は、全員の気持ちを傷つけました。
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

飛び越える
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
彼は簡単にフェンスを飛び越えました。
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

一
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
Example
Only one student answered the question.
ただ一人の学生が質問に答えました。
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

侮辱的な
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
彼は対戦相手に対して侮辱的な発言をしました。
B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

意見
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
私の意見では、これは最良の解決策です。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

成長
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
新しい政策は数年の議論の成長でした。
B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

酸素。無色無臭の気体で、生命に不可欠な成分です。
Meaning
A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
Example
Oxygen is vital for life.
酸素は生命にとって不可欠です。
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

反対の; 完全に異なる; 向かい合っている; 逆の;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
彼らは政治に関して対立した見解を持っていますが、良い友達のままです。
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

機会主義
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
彼の決定は、価値観ではなくオポチュニズムに動機づけられていました。
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

最適化する
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
会社はサプライチェーンの最適化に取り組んでいます。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

他より長く続く
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
その古い城は多くの世代を超えて生き残りました。
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

オブシディアン (黒いガラスのような火山岩)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
ナイフは鋭いオブシディアンで作られていた。
B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

義務
Meaning
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
Example
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
親は子供の世話をする義務がある。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

オープンハート; 寛大で誠実; 心温かく受け入れる;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
彼女は見知らぬ人々を心温かい笑顔で迎え、夕食に招待した。
B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

全体的に
Meaning
in general or as a whole
Example
Overall, the project has been successful.
全体的に、プロジェクトは成功しました。
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

唯一
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
彼はその秘密を知っている唯一の人です。
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

生物
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
すべての生物は生き残るために水を必要とします。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

より重要である
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
新しい政策の利益はリスクを上回っています。
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

執着的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
彼は清潔さに執着的な興味を持っています。
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

選ぶ
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
多くの学生がより良い機会のために海外で学ぶことを選択します。
B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

酸素生産
Meaning
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
Example
Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.
植物は酸素の生産と生命の維持に不可欠です。
A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

開店
Meaning
an act or instance of beginning something
Example
The opening of the new store was a huge success.
新しい店のオープニングは大成功でした。
C1 adjective /əˈbliːk/

Oblique

斜め; 対角線; 間接的または回避的
Meaning
slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive
Example
The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.
アーティストはキャンバスに斜めの線を描いた。
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

長い旅
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
彼女のキャリアは挑戦と成果の長い旅でした。