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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 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。
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。
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 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 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。
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 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 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

押し付ける
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に押し付けたくなかった。
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。
B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

偶然の
Meaning
occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time
Example
She enjoys occasional walks in the park.
彼女は公園で偶然の散歩を楽しんでいます。
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。
C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

オアシス
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
旅行者たちは砂漠で数日後にオアシスを見つけました。
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

孤児院
Meaning
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
Example
The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.
チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちのために新しい孤児院を建てました。
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

使用中の;占領された
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
その部屋は使用中なので、外で待ってください。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

海外
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
彼は高等教育のために海外に行った。
A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

大丈夫
Meaning
used to express agreement or acceptance
Example
It's okay to leave early today.
今日は早く帰るのは大丈夫です。
C2 noun /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

onrush

突発的な流れ
Meaning
A sudden powerful forward or downward rush or flow.
Example
The onrush of water swept away the bridge.
水の突発的な流れが橋を流しました。
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

酸化に関連する
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
過度のストレスは細胞に酸化的な損傷を引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

雄牛
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
農夫は畑を耕すために雄牛を使いました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

発生
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
街でインフルエンザが発生した。
A2 modal verb /ɔːt/

ought

べき
Meaning
Used to indicate duty, correctness, or moral obligation.
Example
You ought to respect your elders.
あなたは年長者を尊敬すべきです。
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。
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

元の; 基本的な; 本物の
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
これはオリジナルの文書で、コピーではありません。
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。
B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

借りがある
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
私は両親の支援のおかげで成功しました。
C1 adjective /əbˈdʒek.ʃən.ə.bəl/

Objectionable

不快な
Meaning
arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Example
His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
彼の不快な行動は、皆を不快にさせた。
C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

追放する
Meaning
to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun
Example
After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.
スキャンダル後、彼は元同僚に追放された。
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。
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

オペレーター
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
機械オペレーターは、すべてがスムーズに動作することを確認しました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
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。
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

敬意
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
彼らは王に対して敬意を示すためにお辞儀をした。
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

創作作品
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
作曲家は交響曲を自分の最も偉大な創作作品と見なしていました。
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 /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。
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

過剰放牧
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
過剰放牧は土壌の浸食と生物多様性の喪失を引き起こします。
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 /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

歪み
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
その政治家は、彼の答えの歪みについて批判された。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

華やかな
Meaning
elaborately or highly decorated
Example
The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.
宮殿のホールは華やかな家具と絵画でいっぱいだった。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

圧倒的
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
大きな仕事は圧倒的に感じることがあります。
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。
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。
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。
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

にじみ出る
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
血が小さな切り傷からにじみ出た。
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。
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼鏡技師
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
オプティシャンは私の新しい眼鏡をより良くフィットするように調整しました。
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

組織的
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
彼は会社の組織構造を改善するために働いています。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超える
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
彼女は試験でクラスメートを常に超えようとします。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

直交
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
数学では、2つのベクトルが直交している場合、そのドット積はゼロです。
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 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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

眼科の
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
患者は眼科専門医に紹介されました。
A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

奇妙な; 異常な; 正常または予想されるものとは異なる
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
それは問題を解決する奇妙な方法です。
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。
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。
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 /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。
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

産科
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
彼女は産科を学んで、出産専門医になろうとしている。
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

または
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
お茶かコーヒーをお選びいただけます。
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。
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。
A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

申し出る
Meaning
to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose
Example
She offered to help with the project.
彼女はプロジェクトを手伝うと申し出た。
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 /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

所有者
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
レストランの所有者は私たちを温かく迎え入れてくれました。
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
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。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

過度に傲慢な
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
彼の過度の誇りは多くの友人を失わせました。
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

軟膏
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
医師は彼の腕のやけどのために軟膏を処方しました。
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

酸素供給または治療
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
深呼吸の練習は身体の酸素供給を改善します。
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。
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。
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。
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 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

有機農業
Meaning
Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
オーガニックファーミングは土壌の健康を改善し、汚染を減らします。
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.
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 /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。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

組織的な
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
仕事に対する組織的なアプローチは、生産性を高め、ストレスを減らします。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

正統
Meaning
traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices
Example
The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.
宗教指導者は信仰の正統性を守った。
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

酸化
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
酸化は金属表面を弱めます。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

オリエンテーション
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
会社はすべての新しい従業員にオリエンテーションを提供します。
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

閉塞する
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
パイプは鉱物の堆積物で閉塞されていました。
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。
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。
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

最適化, 改善, より効率的
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
システムはより速いパフォーマンスのために最適化されました。
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

海洋
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
海洋は地球の表面の70%以上を覆っています。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

順序数
Meaning
Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).
Example
The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.
'第三'の順序数は、順番での位置を示します。
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。
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

妨害的な
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
妨害的な政策は経済成長を阻害した。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

装飾品
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
クリスマスツリーはカラフルな装飾品で飾られていました。
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 (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

オルギー
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
古代ローマ人は豪華な宴会とオルギーで悪名高かった。
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

起こる
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
雪は氷点下の温度を持つ地域で起こります。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

任命式
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
教会は新しい神父の任命のために特別なサービスを行いました。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

演説家
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
有名な演説家が感動的なスピーチを行った。
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 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

時代遅れ
Meaning
No longer in use or out of date.
Example
Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.
フロッピーディスクは現在完全に時代遅れです。
B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

違反; 犯罪
Meaning
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
Example
Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.
窃盗は法律で罰せられる重大な違反です。
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

三分の一
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
クラスの三分の一が今日は欠席でした。