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a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

隠喩

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

イディオム, 成句

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

知性, インテリジェンス

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

感情

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

マニュアル, 人手を必要とする

an ability to do something well, especially after training

スキル, 技術

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

to move toward a particular direction

向かう, 行く

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

傲慢な, 自惚れた

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

to naturally excel at doing something

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

a generous and kind personality

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

心のこもった会話, 率直な対話

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

鋭い舌, 辛辣な言葉

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

親切な, 優しい

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

寛大な, 気前の良い

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

受け入れる, 承諾する

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

冗談を言う, ジョークを言う

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

交換する, トレードする

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

彫る, 削る

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

傾向がある, 傾く

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

襲撃する, 略奪する

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

崇拝する, 礼拝する

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

脅す, 操作する

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

座る, 落ち着く

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

馬に乗る, またがる

to visit places one has never seen before

探索する, 訪れる

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

バイキング, 北欧の海賊

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something