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divan

/dɪˈvæn/

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noun

国務会議, ディヴァン

A Muslim council of state, specifically that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).

Examples :

"During the Ottoman Empire, important decisions about the country were often debated within the divan before being presented to the Sultan. "

オスマン帝国時代には、国の重要な決定は、スルタンに提示される前に、しばしば国務会議で議論されました。

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noun

評議所、法廷

The council chamber where this court is held; (by extension), any court of justice.

Examples :

"Within the divan, the judge listened patiently to both sides of the argument before delivering his verdict. "

評議所の中で、判事は判決を下す前に、両方の主張を辛抱強く聞いた。

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評議会, 会議

Any council or assembly.

Examples :

"The school principal addressed the student divan to discuss upcoming events and gather their input. "

校長は、今後のイベントについて話し合い、意見を求めるために生徒評議会に話しかけました。

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noun

長椅子、寝椅子

A couch- or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and either on the floor or an elevated structure.

Examples :

"After a long day, she liked to relax on the divan with a good book and a cup of tea. "

長い一日の後、彼女は良い本と紅茶を片手に長椅子でくつろぐのが好きだった。

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noun

喫煙室

A smoking-room.

Examples :

"After school, my grandfather liked to relax in the divan in his smoking room. "

学校の後、祖父は喫煙室でくつろぐのが好きでした。

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詩歌集

A collection of poems, especially one written by one author in Arabic or Persian.

Examples :

"The scholar spent years translating the ancient Persian divan, revealing the beautiful and complex emotions of the poet. "

学者は、詩人の美しく複雑な感情を明らかにするために、古代ペルシアの詩歌集の翻訳に何年も費やしました。

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