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a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

失敗した事業

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

グレーゾーン

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

滑りやすい坂

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

目覚まし電話

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

かゆい足

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

長期的見込み

a treatment that is not fair or equal

不公平な取引

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

願望的思考

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable, regardless of what actions are taken to prevent it

避けられない結論

a thing that is only chosen when every other option or alternative has failed

最後の手段

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

救いの恩恵

a situation or thing that has both positive and negative aspects or consequences, making it difficult to assess whether it is ultimately beneficial or detrimental

ミックス・ブレッシング

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

冷や汗

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

中毒になった

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

抗議

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

スピリチュアリズム

a fraudulent or deceptive act or scheme intended to trick or fool people

いたずら

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

床に就いている

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

つかむ

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

手錠

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

無視する

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

耐える

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

急性

(of a person) to fall and usually become unconscious due to illness

倒れる

marked by ill omens or signs, especially of future misfortune or failure

不吉な

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

思いやりのある

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

変わった

beyond what is ordinary, expected, and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

不気味な

the process of reasoning from general principles or premises to a specific conclusion

演繹

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

懐疑的な