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a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

失われた原因

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

誰かが何かをもう我慢できない状況

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

未解決の問題

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

競争の場を平等にする

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

滑りやすい坂道

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

モーニングコール

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

明確な区別

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

旅行への強い欲求がある

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

成功が不確かな試みをする

a treatment that is not fair or equal

不公平な扱い

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

痛いところ

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

希望的観測

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

予期せぬ結論

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

最後に利用可能なオプション

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

何かを慎重に検討した後

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

救いの恵み

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

混合の祝福

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

怖がったり、不安になったりする

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

夢中になった

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

叫び

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

交霊術

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

偽作

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

寝たきり

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

ぐいとつがむ

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

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

堪える

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

非常に深刻な（病気）

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

気を失う

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

風変わりな

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

異常な

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

控除

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

懐疑的