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 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。

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。

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。

C2 verb /əbˈvɜːrt/

obvert

反転する

Meaning

To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.

Example

The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.

先生は生徒たちに練習のためにその声明をオブバートするように頼みました。

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 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。

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。

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 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。

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。

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。

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。

C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

意見を述べる

Meaning

to express an opinion or belief

Example

The professor opined that the policy would fail.

教授はその政策が失敗するだろうと述べました。

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。

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。

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 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

Meaning

Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.

Example

Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

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.

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

過剰に支払う

Meaning

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

Example

She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.

彼女はコンサートのチケットに多く支払ったことに気づきました。

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。

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。

A1 adverb /wʌns/

Once

一度; 過去に

Meaning

one time only; at some time in the past; formerly

Example

I have been to Paris once in my life.

私は一度だけパリに行ったことがあります。

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。

B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

独創性

Meaning

the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively

Example

The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.

アーティストの作品は大きな独創性と創造性を示した。

C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

寡頭政治

Meaning

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

Example

The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.

その国は裕福なオリガーキーによって支配され、すべての資源を支配していました。

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。

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。

A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

オー

Meaning

used to express surprise, realization, or understanding

Example

Oh, I didn't know you were here!

オー、あなたがここにいるとは思わなかった！

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。

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。

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 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。

A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

外

Meaning

moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present

Example

He stepped out of the room quietly.

彼は静かに部屋を出ました。

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 /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。

B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

オイスター

Meaning

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

Example

She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.

彼女はシーフードレストランで新鮮なオイスターを注文しました。

A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

オフ

Meaning

away from a place, position, or time; not functioning

Example

He turned off the light before leaving the room.

彼は部屋を出る前に電気をオフにしました。

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。

A1 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

他の

Meaning

used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known

Example

I don't want this one, I will take the other one.

これを欲しくない、他のを取るつもりだ。

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 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 /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 /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

感情または活動の突然の爆発

Meaning

a sudden release of strong emotion or activity

Example

She had an angry outburst during the meeting.

会議中に彼女は怒りの爆発をした。

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 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。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

直接に; 完全に; ためらわずに

Meaning

completely; directly; without reservation or concealment

Example

She rejected the proposal outright.

彼女はその提案を直接拒否した。

A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

私たちの

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people

Example

This is our house.

これは私たちの家です。

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。

B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

オーガニック食品

Meaning

Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.

オーガニック食品は加工食品よりも健康的です。

C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

過剰搾取

Meaning

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

Example

Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.

自然資源の過剰搾取は環境の悪化を引き起こします。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

東洋、特に東アジアの国々

Meaning

the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction

Example

Many spices come from the Orient.

多くの香辛料がオリエントから来ています。

B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

時々; たまに;

Meaning

sometimes; from time to time; not regularly

Example

I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.

私は時々週末に祖母を訪ねます。

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。

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 /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。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

楽観主義者

Meaning

a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things

Example

As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.

楽観主義者として、彼女は常に物事が改善されると信じていました。

C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

嫌悪

Meaning

general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions

Example

The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.

スキャンダルは腐敗した大臣に対する公衆の嫌悪を引き起こした。

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 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。

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 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。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇妙に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇妙に、彼は悪い知らせにも動揺していなかった。

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。

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 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。

B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

障害物

Meaning

Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.

Example

Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.

人生の障害物はしばしば貴重な教訓に繋がる。

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。

Meaning

A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.

Example

The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.

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。

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 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 /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。

A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

オレンジ色

Meaning

having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit

Example

The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.

オレンジ色の夕日は空を素晴らしく彩った。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɔː.rɪ.fɪs/

orifice

孔

Meaning

an opening or hole, especially in the body or a device

Example

The medicine was applied through a small orifice in the device.

薬は装置の小さな孔から適用されました。

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 /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 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。

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。

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。

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

組織

Meaning

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

Example

Organizations play a key role in policymaking.

組織は政策形成において重要な役割を果たします。

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 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。

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。

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。

C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

曖昧にする、混乱させる、隠す

Meaning

Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Example

Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.

政治家はしばしば事実をわかりにくくして人々を誤導します。

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。

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。

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。

A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

私たち自身

Meaning

used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb

Example

We should help ourselves before helping others.

私たちは他の人を助ける前に、自分たち自身を助けるべきです。

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。

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。

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。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

監督する

Meaning

to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct

Example

The manager will oversee the entire construction project.

マネージャーは全体の建設プロジェクトを監督します。

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。

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。

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。

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 /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 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning

as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal

Example

The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.

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 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

追放

Meaning

The act of excluding someone from a group or society.

Example

The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.

その学生は規則を破った後、追放に直面しました。