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orients

/ˈɔriənts/ /ˈɔːriənts/

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noun

東

The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.

Examples :

"The students lined up facing the orients to watch the sunrise during their morning assembly. "

生徒たちは朝礼で日の出を見るために、東を向いて並びました。

geography astronomy direction

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noun

オリエントパール、真珠

A pearl originating from the Indian region, reputed to be of great brilliance; (by extension) any pearl of particular beauty and value.

Examples :

"The antique necklace featured several large orients, each shimmering with an inner fire that captivated the light. "

そのアンティークのネックレスには、光を魅了する内なる輝きを放つ、いくつかの大きなオリエントパールが使われていました。

value material appearance quality

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noun

光沢、輝き

(by extension) The brilliance or colour of a high-quality pearl.

Examples :

"The subtle orients of the pearl necklace shimmered in the soft light, hinting at its exceptional quality. "

真珠のネックレスの微妙な光沢が柔らかな光の中で輝き、その並外れた品質をほのめかしていました。

appearance material quality value color

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verb

東に向ける, 配置する

To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.

Examples :

"The family's new garden shed was oriented to face the rising sun. "

家族の新しい庭の小屋は、昇る太陽に向くように配置された。

direction architecture building

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verb

方向を定める, 位置を定める

(by extension) To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.

Examples :

"The teacher orients the map on the classroom wall so north points upwards, helping the students understand directions. "

先生は、生徒が方向を理解できるように、教室の壁に地図を北が上になるように位置を定めます。

direction geography nautical position technical

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verb

向ける, 位置を定める

To direct towards or point at a particular direction.

Examples :

"The workers oriented all the signs to face the road."

作業員はすべての標識を道路に向くように配置した。

direction point

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verb

方向を定める, 位置を定める

To determine which direction one is facing.

Examples :

"Let me just orient myself and we can be on our way."

ちょっと方向を定めさせて、それから出発しましょう。

direction position nautical

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verb

慣れる, オリエンテーションをする

To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation.

Examples :

"Give him time to orient himself within the new hierarchy."

新しいヒエラルキーに慣れる時間を彼に与えてください。

situation action process organization

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verb

向ける, 照準を合わせる

To set the focus of (something) so as to appeal or relate to a certain group.

Examples :

"We will orient our campaign to the youth who are often disinterested."

私たちは、しばしば無関心な若者たちにキャンペーンを向けます。

attitude communication group business organization

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verb

向ける, 位置を定める

To change direction to face a certain way.

Examples :

"The lost hiker orients himself with a compass before continuing his trek. "

道に迷ったハイカーは、トレッキングを続ける前にコンパスで自分の位置を定める。

direction action position