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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。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

支援拡大
Meaning
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Example
The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.
チャリティはホームレスのために新しい支援拡大プログラムを開始しました。
C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

妨げる
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
倒れた木が数時間道路をふさぎました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

軍需品
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
軍隊は都市外の安全な施設に軍需品を保管していた。
C1 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/

opportunist

機会主義者
Meaning
A person who takes advantage of situations for personal gain, often disregarding principles.
Example
He is seen as an opportunist who always puts his interests first.
彼は常に自分の利益を第一に考える機会主義者として見られています。
C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

相殺
Meaning
To counterbalance or compensate for something.
Example
The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.
会社の損失は他の部門での利益で相殺されました。
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占める / 占有する / 居住する
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
新しい家族は来月その家に入居する予定です。
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

祈り
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
寝る前に静かな祈りをささやいた。
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

不明確
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
詩の意味はほとんどの読者には不明確でした。
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

フクロウ
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
フクロウは森の暗闇で静かに鳴いた。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

オパール色の
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
オパレッセントな空はピンクと青の色合いで輝いていた。
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

風変わり
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
彼女はとても風変わりなユーモアを持っています。
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

子孫
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
その鳥は注意深く自分の子孫に餌を与えました。
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
天文台は週末に一般公開されています。
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

率直に; 公然と
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
彼女はメンタルヘルスの問題についてオープンに話した。
C1 noun ɔːrˈdiːl

ordeal

厳しい試練
Meaning
A physical or mental painful experience that must be endured
Example
Surviving the wilderness was a tough ordeal for them.
荒野で生き残ることは彼らにとって大変な試練でした。
A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

屋外で
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
私たちは午後ずっと屋外で新鮮な空気を楽しみました。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

オペラ
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
昨晩、劇場で美しいオペラを観ました。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

臭い
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
新鮮なパンの臭いがキッチンに広がった。
B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

過剰摂取
Meaning
An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.
Example
He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.
薬物の過剰摂取で病院に運ばれました。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

監督者
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
監督者は、労働者が安全規則を守っていることを確認しました。
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。
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

抑圧; 虐待; 圧政;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
人々は政治的な抑圧に反対して戦った。
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。
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

オファリング
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
会社の最新のオファリングは、エコフレンドリーな車です。
B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

起源する
Meaning
to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce
Example
The tradition originated in ancient times.
その伝統は古代の時代に起源を持っています。
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

侮辱する
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
彼の無礼なコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。
B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

所有権
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
資源の所有権は重要でした。
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

精巧に組織された
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
攻撃は正確に組織されていた。
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

誓い
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
医師は患者を助けることを誓いました。
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

安定構造
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
漁師はアウトリガー付きのカヌーをラグーンを越えて漕ぎました。
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

オプション
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
自宅またはオフィスから仕事をするオプションがあります。
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

従う
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
子供たちは親と先生に従うべきです。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

オレンジフィンラベオ
Meaning
a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India
Example
The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.
オレンジフィンラベオはバングラデシュで重要な食用魚です。
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

明示的
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
先生はその概念を明確にするために、明示的な例を示しました。
B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

生産量
Meaning
The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.
Example
Climate change reduces agricultural output.
気候変動は農業の生産量を減少させます。
A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

玉ねぎ
Meaning
a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers
Example
I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.
カレーのレシピのためにいくつか玉ねぎを切る必要があります。
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。
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

古い
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
彼は今でも古い車を運転しています。
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

過剰生産
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
経済危機は商品の過剰生産によって引き起こされた。
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

カワウソ
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
遊び好きなカワウソは川で優雅に泳いでいました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

憤慨
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
不公平な決定が公共の憤慨を引き起こしました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

ダチョウ
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
ダチョウは世界最大の鳥です。
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

厳しい批判または言葉による虐待; 公共の非難
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
政治家はスキャンダルの後、厳しい批判を受けました。
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 /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

軽いオペラ
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
劇場はギルバートとサリヴァンの有名な軽いオペラを上演しました。
C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

芳香のある; 香り高い
Meaning
having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic
Example
The garden was filled with odorous flowers.
庭は芳香のある花で満たされていた。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

誇張された
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
メディアによって論争は誇張されました。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

光学的
Meaning
related to or used in seeing or sight
Example
The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.
その光学的錯覚は展示会で皆を騙した。
B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

職業; 仕事; 占領
Meaning
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
Example
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
教えることは彼女の選んだ職業です。
A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

オリンピック
Meaning
related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event
Example
She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.
彼女はオリンピックに出場するために一生懸命トレーニングをしました。
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。
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

完全に破壊する
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
嵐は村全体を完全に破壊しました。
B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

公式
Meaning
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
Example
He is the official spokesperson for the company.
彼は会社の公式なスポークスマンです。
C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

干渉的な
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
その干渉的な警備員は訪問者に不必要な指示で何度も中断させた。
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反対の
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
彼女は動物実験に強く反対しています。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

命令; 順序
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
教師は静かに座るよう命じました。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

やりすぎる
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
初日はジムで運動をやりすぎないでください。
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

外部
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
ジャケットの外側の層は防水です。
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

不透明, 理解しにくい
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
そのガラスは不透明すぎて、透けて見えませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

アウトサイダー
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
アウトサイダーとして、彼は彼らの伝統を理解するのが難しいと感じました。
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。
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

調整する
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
彼は巧妙に全体のイベントを調整しました。
A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

10月
Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
10月になると天気が涼しくなります。
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

オムレツ
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
彼女は朝食にチーズオムレツを作った。
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 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。
A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

私たちの
Meaning
belonging to or associated with us
Example
This victory is ours.
この勝利は私たちのものです。
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

油っぽい; 油で覆われた; 脂っこい
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
彼女の油っぽい肌は特別なケアが必要です。
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。
B1 noun /ˈɑː.lɪv/

Olive

オリーブ
Meaning
a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil
Example
Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.
オリーブオイルは、最も健康的な料理用オイルの一つと見なされています。
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

物体
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
テーブルは部屋の中の物体です。
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

弁論術
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
彼の卓越した弁論術は、ディベートコンペティションで彼に勝利をもたらしました。
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 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

八角形
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
ストップサインは八角形をしています。
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。
C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

出来事
Meaning
an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring
Example
The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.
この地域では地震の出来事が一般的です。
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。
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。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

富裕
Meaning
Great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example
The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.
豪邸の富裕さはその華やかな家具に明らかでした。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

追い越す
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
ランナーは最後の周回で競争相手を追い越しました。
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
村のオキュリストは、さまざまな目の病気を治療することで知られていました。
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

キスする
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
彼らはパーティーの時にヤドリギの下でキスをしました。
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。
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。
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

最適化
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO最適化はウェブサイトが検索エンジンでより高いランクを獲得するのを助けます。
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

追い越す
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
若いライダーはレースで競技者たちを追い越しました。
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

孤児
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
その孤児は愛情深い家族に養子として迎えられました。
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 /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

任意
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
このイベントではネクタイの着用は任意です。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

過度に
Meaning
to an excessive degree or extent
Example
She was overly concerned about the results.
彼女は結果について過度に心配していた。
C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

忘却, 破壊, 消失
Meaning
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
Example
His name faded into oblivion over time.
彼の名前は時と共に忘却の中に消えた。
C1 noun ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

陳腐化
Meaning
The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.
Example
The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.
テクノロジーの急速な進歩は古いデバイスの陳腐化を引き起こします。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

オリーブの枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
彼は長年の敵対後、ライバルにオリーブの枝を差し出した。
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

異議; 反対; 抗議;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
弁護士は裁判中に異議を唱えました。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

奇妙
Meaning
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
Example
He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.
彼は祭りに奇妙な衣装を着ていました。
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.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

オーケストラ
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
オーケストラはコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。
C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

アウトソーシング
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
多くの企業はコスト削減のためにアウトソーシングを利用しています。
C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

正書法
Meaning
The conventional spelling system of a language.
Example
English orthography can be confusing for learners.
英語の正書法は学習者にとって混乱を招くことがあります。
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。
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

オード
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
詩人は自然の美に対するオードを書いた。
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

鈍い; 理解が遅い; 愚か
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
彼は指示に関して意図的に鈍かった。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

ショッキング
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
コメディアンはショッキングなジョークを言いました。
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。
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

オカルト
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
彼女は常にオカルトとその隠された知識に魅了されていた。
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

従順な
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
従順な生徒はいつも先生の指示に従う。
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

完全な改修
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
会社は古くなったコンピュータシステムのオーバーホールを決定した。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

過剰成長
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
雑草の過剰な繁茂が庭を乱雑に見せた。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

過負荷
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
洗濯機をオーバーロードしないでください、壊れるかもしれません。
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

オーブン
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
彼女はオーブンで三十分間クッキーを焼きました。