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cairn

/kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/

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noun

ケルン、石塚

A rounded or conical heap of stones erected by early inhabitants of the British Isles, apparently as a sepulchral monument.

Examples :

"The hikers built a small cairn at the summit to mark the trail. "

ハイカーたちは、トレイルを示すために山頂に小さなケルンを築いた。

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noun

ケルン、石塚

A pile of stones heaped up as a landmark, to guide travelers on land or at sea, or to arrest attention, as in surveying, or in leaving traces of an exploring party, etc.

Examples :

"The hikers built a small cairn at the mountain's peak to mark the trail for others. "

ハイカーたちは、他の人のために道を示すために、山の頂上に小さなケルンを築いた。

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noun

ケアーン・テリア

A cairn terrier.

Examples :

"My neighbor's dog, a small, energetic cairn terrier, loves to chase squirrels in the park. "

隣人の犬、小型で元気なケアーン・テリアは、公園でリスを追いかけるのが大好きです。