C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

責任

Meaning

A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.

Example

The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.

犠牲者に支援を提供する責任は政府にあります。

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。

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 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

光学

Meaning

The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.

Example

She studied optics to understand how lenses work.

彼女はレンズがどのように機能するかを理解するために光学を学びました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

開始

Meaning

the beginning or start of something

Example

From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.

最初から、プロジェクトは野心的だが達成可能に見えました。

B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

楽観的

Meaning

hopeful and confident about the future

Example

She is optimistic about the success of her new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトの成功に楽観的です。

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。

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 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

軽率

Meaning

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

Example

She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.

彼女は彼の真剣な質問に対して、軽率な返答をした。

B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乗客

Meaning

A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.

Example

The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.

事故の時、車には三人の乗客がいました。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

見落とす

Meaning

to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above

Example

It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.

急いでいると、細かい点を見落とすことがあります。

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 /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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

省略; 除外

Meaning

the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include

Example

The omission of his name from the list was intentional.

リストから彼の名前を省略することは意図的でした。

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 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 /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

鳥類学者

Meaning

a scientist who studies birds

Example

The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.

そのオルニソロジストは渡り鳥を研究するために何年も費やしました。

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。

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 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

外見上; 表面的に;

Meaning

on the surface; externally; in appearance

Example

Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.

外見上は落ち着いて見えましたが、内心では緊張していました。

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。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

外れた音

Meaning

out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards

Example

The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.

歌手はパフォーマンス中に少し外れた音だった。

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 /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 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 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

全知の

Meaning

having complete knowledge; all-knowing

Example

The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.

小説の語り手は全知であるかのようで、すべての登場人物の思考を知っている。

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。

B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

障害物

Meaning

something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier

Example

Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.

悪天候が私たちの旅行の最大の障害物でした。

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。

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 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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 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。

C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

人里離れた場所

Meaning

remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location

Example

They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.

彼らは人里離れた村に滞在しました。

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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

obsequies

葬儀儀式

Meaning

Funeral rites or ceremonies.

Example

The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.

故リーダーの葬儀儀式には、数千人の弔問客が集まりました。

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 /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 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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

拍手

Meaning

an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands

Example

The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.

俳優はパフォーマンス後にスタンディングオベーションを受けました。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

重い

Meaning

involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden

Example

Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.

契約を履行することは会社にとって負担の大きい仕事だと証明された。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

演説する

Meaning

To speak in a formal, often pompous manner

Example

He began to orate at the ceremony.

彼は式で演説を始めました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

領主

Meaning

A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.

Example

The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.

農民たちは自分たちの領主に税金を払うよう強制されました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

郊外

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a town or city

Example

They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.

彼らは街の郊外に新しい工場を建てました。

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。

C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

執り行う

Meaning

To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.

Example

The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.

司祭が結婚式を司る。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

過体重

Meaning

heavier than is considered healthy or normal

Example

The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.

医者は体重を減らすようにアドバイスしました、なぜなら彼は過体重だったからです。

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 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。

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。

B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

チャンス

Meaning

A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

Example

She seized the opportunity to study abroad.

彼女は海外で勉強するチャンスをつかんだ。

C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

未来の良いまたは悪い運命の兆し

Meaning

an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck

Example

Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.

多くの人々は、黒猫が道を横切ることを悪いオーメンだと考えています。

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。

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 /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

機会; 特別な出来事

Meaning

a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration

Example

Their wedding was a joyous occasion.

彼らの結婚式は喜ばしい機会でした。

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 /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 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

社交的

Meaning

Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.

Example

He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.

彼は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。

C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

東アジアの国々に関連する; 東方

Meaning

relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern

Example

The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.

博物館には美しいオリエンタルアートのコレクションがあります。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

押しつけがましい

Meaning

unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering

Example

His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.

彼の押しつけがましい態度は、みんなを不快にさせた。

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 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

作動中の; 効力を持つ; 仕事をしている; 操作可能な;

Meaning

Functioning; in effect; working; active;

Example

The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.

新しい安全プロトコルは事故後すぐに作動しました。

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。

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。

A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

の

Meaning

expressing the relationship between a part and a whole

Example

The book is on the table, in front of the window.

本はテーブルの上にあり、窓の前にあります。

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 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。

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。

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。

A2 adverb /ˈɒbviəsli/

obviously

明らかに

Meaning

in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly

Example

Obviously, he didn’t read the instructions.

もちろん、彼は指示を読まなかった。

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 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

厳しく叱る

Meaning

to scold or rebuke severely

Example

The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.

先生は不正直な生徒を厳しく叱った。

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 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

凌駕する

Meaning

To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.

Example

The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.

その会社は昨年、販売で競合他社を上回った。

C1 adjective /oʊˈbiːs/

obese

肥満

Meaning

Extremely overweight; having an excessive amount of body fat.

Example

The doctor advised the obese patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

医者は肥満患者に健康的な生活様式を採用するように勧めました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

発生

Meaning

a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence

Example

The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.

インフルエンザの流行は学校の多くの生徒に影響を与えた。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

口頭の; 口に関する

Meaning

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

Example

The oral examination will test your speaking skills.

口頭試験はあなたの話す能力をテストします。

C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

ベッドパッド

Meaning

a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort

Example

The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.

オーバーレットはベッドをより快適にして眠りやすくします。

C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

無愛想

Meaning

Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.

Example

He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.

彼はパーティーで無愛想に見え、大半の会話を避けていました。

C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

神託のような

Meaning

Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements

Example

Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.

彼女の神託のような言葉は、観客を深く考えさせた。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

オフィス

Meaning

a room or building where people work, usually at desks

Example

She left the office early to attend a family event.

彼女は家族のイベントに出席するために早くオフィスを出ました。

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。

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。