Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
oak
オークの木
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
B2 noun
oatmeal
オートミール
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
B2 noun
Obedience
服従
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
B2 noun
obesity
肥満
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 verb
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.
B2 adjective, verb
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.
B2 noun
Observation
観察
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
B2 noun
observations
観察
Meaning
The action or process of observing something carefully.
Example
Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.
B2 verb
observed
祝う
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
B2 noun
observer
観察者
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
B2 noun
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.
B2 verb
obtain
取得する
Meaning
to get or acquire something
Example
You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.
B2 noun
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.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle)
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.
B2 verb
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.
B2 adverb
oddly
奇妙に
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly
Example
Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
Odour
臭い
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
B2 noun
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.
B2 verb
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.
B2 noun
offense
犯罪
Meaning
an illegal act; a crime
Example
The offense was committed in broad daylight.
B2 adjective
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.