original

B1 · Intermediate

adj. new and interesting in a way that is different from anything else.

adj. not dependent on other people's ideas; showing a marked departure from traditional or existing styles.

日本語:独創的※

“She has some very original ideas for how to decorate the office.”

“The director's original approach to the classic play breathed new life into a story that many critics had considered exhausted.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the first version of a document, painting, or piece of music, rather than a copy.

n. a primary work or document from which copies, translations, or reproductions are made.

日本語:オリジナル※

“Keep a copy of the contract for yourself and send the original to us.”

“While the prints are affordable, the museum is currently negotiating the purchase of the original oil painting for its permanent collection.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. a person who has a very interesting or unusual personality.

n. an individual with a unique, eccentric, or highly creative character.

Español:único

“My grandfather was a real original; he always did things his own way.”

“In an industry full of people trying to fit in, she stood out as a true original who never compromised her artistic vision.”