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othello

/oʊˈθɛloʊ/
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noun

Simple Meaning

シェイクスピアの有名な戯曲で、嫉妬して妻を傷つける男の話

When to Use

📚Academic Writing📝Exam Vocabulary
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

今学期の英語の授業で『オセロ』を読まなければなりません。

『オセロ』は愛と嫉妬についての悲劇です。

Full Definition

A tragic play by William Shakespeare about a Moorish general who is manipulated into jealousy by his ensign Iago.

Othello is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, exploring themes of race and betrayal.

Related Words

Word Family:
Othello-likeOthellos