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backup definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbækʌp/
バックアップ (bakkappu)

a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss

"Make sure to have a backup of your important files."

"重要なファイルのバックアップを取ることを確認してください。" (Jūyōna fairu no bakkappu o toru koto o kakunin shite kudasai.)
backyard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌbækˈjɑːrd/
幸せ (shiawase)

an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening

"The children played football in the backyard."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, jibun no shiawase o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
Baggage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ/
荷物; 所持品; (nimotsu; shojihin;)

suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior

"Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport."

"空港のコンベヤーベルトから荷物をお取りください。" (Kūkō no konbeyā beruto kara nimotsu o otori kudasai.)
Baked meat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/beɪkt miːt/
焼き肉 (yakiniku)

meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat

"The baked meat was tender and flavorful."

"焼き肉は柔らかくて美味しい。" (Yakiniku wa yawarakakute oishii.)
Baking Powder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/
ベーキングパウダー (bēkingu paudā)

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

"The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder."

"レシピにはベーキングパウダーを小さじ2杯使います。" (Reshipi ni wa bēkingu paudā o kosaji 2-hai tsukaimasu.)
noun B1
/ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/
ベーキングソーダ (bēkingu sōda)

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

"Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy."

"ケーキをふわふわにするためにベーキングソーダを小さじ1杯加えます。" (Kēki o fuwafuwa ni suru tame ni bēkingu sōda o chīsaji ippai kuwaemasu.)
balanced definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈbælənst/
バランスの取れた (baransu no toreta)

keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged

"A balanced diet is essential for good health."

"健康のためにはバランスの取れた食事が重要です。" (Kenkō no tame ni wa baransu no toreta shokuji ga jūyō desu.)
balanced diet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət
バランスの取れた食事 (baransu no toreta shokuji)

A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.

"A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health."

"バランスの取れた食事は健康維持に不可欠です。" (Baransu no toreta shokuji wa kenkō iji ni fukaketsu desu.)
ban definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/bæn/
禁止する (kinshi suru)

to officially or legally prohibit something

"The government banned smoking in public places."

"政府は公共の場での喫煙を禁止しました。" (Seifu wa kōkyō no ba de no kitsuen o kinshi shimashita.)
bandage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈbændɪdʒ/
包帯 (houtai)

a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material

"The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm."

"看護師は彼のけがをした腕に包帯を巻いた。" (Kangoshi wa kare no kega o shita ude ni houtai o maita)
Bang definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/bæŋ/
突然の大きな音; 強い衝撃や打撃 (totsuzen no ōkina oto; tsuyoi shōgeki ya dageki)

a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit

"The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up."

"ドアが大きな音を立てて閉まり、皆を起こしました。" (Doa ga ōkina oto o tatete shimari, mina o okoshimashita.)
banker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbæŋkər/
銀行家 (ginkōka)

a person who works in or manages a bank

"The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents."

"銀行家は書類を確認した後、ローンを承認しました。" (Ginkōka wa shorui o kakunin shita ato, rōn o shōnin shimashita.)
banking definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
銀行業務または銀行サービス (ginkou gyoumu matawa ginkou saabisu)

the business or services provided by a bank

"Online banking has made financial transactions easier."

"オンラインバンキングは金融取引を簡単にしました。" (Onrain banking wa kin'yū torihiki o kantan ni shimashita.)
Barely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈbɛərli/
かろうじて (karōjite)

only just; almost not

"She barely passed the exam."

"彼女はギリギリ試験に合格しました。" (Kanojo wa girigiri shiken ni gōkaku shimashita.)
bargain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈbɑːrɡən/
取引 / お得な買い物 (torihiki / otoku na kaimono)

an agreement between two or more parties; something bought at a good price

"We managed to get the car at a real bargain."

"私たちは本当に良いバーゲンで車を手に入れました。" (Watashitachi wa hontou ni yoi baagen de kuruma o te ni iremashita.)
barn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/bɑːn/
納屋 (nōya)

a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals

"The farmer keeps his cows in the barn."

"農夫は牛を納屋に入れています。" (Nōfu wa ushi o nōya ni ireteimasu.)
barrier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbæriər/
障壁 (shōheki)

a fence, obstacle, or circumstance that prevents progress or access

"Language can be a barrier to communication."

"言語はコミュニケーションの障壁となることがあります。" (Gengo wa komyunikēshon no shōheki to naru koto ga arimasu.)
barriers definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbæɹɪəz/
障壁 (shōheki)

Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.

"Language barriers can make communication difficult."

"言語の壁がコミュニケーションを困難にすることがあります。" (Gengo no kabe ga komyunikēshon o kon'nan ni suru koto ga arimasu.)
Basement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbeɪsmənt/
地下室 (chikashitsu)

the lowest floor of a building, usually partly or completely below ground

"The laundry room is in the basement."

"ランドリールームは地下室にあります。" (Randorī rūmu wa chikashitsu ni arimasu.)
basically definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
基本的に (kihon teki ni)

in the most important or fundamental way; essentially

"Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues."

"基本的に、いくつかの小さな問題があったにもかかわらず、そのプロジェクトは成功でした。" (Kihon teki ni, ikutsuka no chiisana mondai ga atta ni mo kakawarazu, sono purojekuto wa seikou deshita.)
basis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbeɪsɪs/
基礎 (kiso)

the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

"Trust is the basis of any strong relationship."

"信頼は強い関係の基礎です。" (Shinrai wa tsuyoi kankei no kiso desu.)
bathe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/beɪð/
入浴 (nyuuyoku)

to wash oneself; to clean the body with water

"I bathe every morning before going to work."

"私は毎朝、仕事に行く前にお風呂に入ります。" (Watashi wa maiasa, shigoto ni iku mae ni ofuro ni hairimasu)
Beard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Beard

noun B1
/bɪəd/

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

"He decided to grow a beard during his vacation."

Beast definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/biːst/
獣 / 動物 (kemono / dōbutsu)

a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or brutal person

"The lion is known as the king of beasts."

"ライオンは獣の王として知られています。" (Raion wa kemono no ō toshite shirareteimasu.)
Bed cover definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/
ベッドカバー (beddo kabā)

a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter

"She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm."

"彼女は暖かさを保つためにベッドカバーを顎まで引き上げました。" (Kanojo wa atatakasa o tamotsu tame ni beddo kabā o ago made hikiagemashita.)
Bed sheet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbed ʃiːt/
ベッドシーツ (beddoshītsu)

a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under

"The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin."

"清潔な白いベッドシーツは彼女の肌に柔らかく感じました。" (Seiketsu na shiroi beddo shītsu wa kanojo no hada ni yawarakaku kanjimashita.)
Beggar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbeɡər/
乞食 (kojiki)

a person who lives by asking for money or food

"The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms."

"その乞食は寺の近くで施しを求めて座っていました。" (sono kojiki wa tera no chikaku de hodokoshi o motomete suwatte imashita)
behalf definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/bɪˈhɑːf/
を代表して (wo daihyō shite)

as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone

"She accepted the award on behalf of her team."

"彼女はチームを代表して賞を受け取りました。" (Kanojo wa chīmu o daihyō shite shō o uketorimashita.)
behavior definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/bɪˈheɪvjər/
行動 (koudou)

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.

"The teacher praised her good behavior in class."

"先生はクラスで彼女の良い行動を称賛しました。" (Sensei wa kurasu de kanojo no yoi koudou o shousan shimashita.)
Behaviour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/bɪˈheɪ.vjər/
行動 (kōdō)

the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves

"His behaviour at the meeting was very professional."

"彼の会議での行動は非常にプロフェッショナルでした。" (Kare no kaigi de no kōdō wa hijō ni purofesshonaru deshita.)
Belief definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/bɪˈliːf/
信念 (shinnen)

an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof

"Her belief in kindness inspired many people."

"彼女の親切さへの信念は多くの人々にインスピレーションを与えました。" (kanojo no shinsetsu sa e no shinnen wa ooku no hitobito ni insupireeshon wo ataemashita.)
Bend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/bɛnd/
曲げる / かがむ (mageru / kagamu)

to curve something or cause it to change shape; to move the body or part of it downward or forward

"She had to bend down to pick up the coin."

"彼女はコインを拾うためにかがむ必要がありました。" (Kanojo wa koin o hirou tame ni kagamu hitsuyou ga arimashita.)
Beneath definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition B1
/bɪˈniːθ/
(shita)

in or to a lower position than something; under

"The cat was hiding beneath the bed."

"猫はベッドの下に隠れていた。" (Neko wa beddo no shita ni kakurete ita.)
best effort definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrase B1
bɛst ˈɛf.ərt
最善の努力 (saizen no doryoku)

The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.

"He gave his best effort to complete the task on time."

"彼は時間通りに仕事を終えるために最善の努力をした。" (kare wa jikan doori ni shigoto o oeru tame ni saizen no doryoku o shita)
bible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbaɪbəl/
聖書 (seisho)

the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book

"She reads the Bible every morning."

"彼女は毎朝聖書を読みます。" (Kanojo wa mai asa seisho o yomimasu.)
biology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/baɪˈɒlədʒi/
生物学 (seibutsugaku)

The scientific study of living organisms.

"Biology explains how plants and animals function."

"生物学は植物や動物がどのように機能するかを説明します。" (Seibutsugaku wa shokubutsu ya doubutsu ga dono you ni kinou suru ka wo setsumei shimasu.)
noun B1
/blæk ˈber.i/
ブラックベリー (burakkuberī)

a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes

"We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie."

"私たちは庭から新鮮なブラックベリーを摘んでパイを作りました。" (Watashitachi wa niwa kara shinsen na burakkuberī o tsunde pai o tsukurimashita)
Black Pepper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/blæk ˈpep.ər/
黒胡椒 (kuro koshou)

a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food

"Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper."

"ステーキに塩と新鮮に挽いたブラックペッパーを振りかけてください。" (sutēki ni shio to shin'sen ni haita burakku peppā o furikakete kudasai.)
blank definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/blæŋk/
空白 (kuhaku)

showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.

"Her face went blank when she heard the bad news."

"悪いニュースを聞いたとき、彼女の顔は空白になった。" (Warui nyuusu o kiita toki, kanojo no kao wa kuhaku ni natta.)
bleed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/bliːd/
出血する (shukketsu suru)

to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury

"She began to bleed from the cut on her arm."

"彼女は腕の切り傷から血を流し始めた。" (Kanojo wa ude no kirikizu kara chi wo nagashihajimeta.)
Blender definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈblen.dər/
ブレンダー (burendā)

an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids

"She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie."

"彼女は美味しいスムージーを作るためにブレンダーを使いました。" (Kanojo wa oishī sumūjī o tsukuru tame ni burendā o tsukaimashita.)
bless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/blɛs/
祝福する (shukufuku suru)

to ask for divine favor or protection for someone or something.

"The priest blessed the couple at their wedding ceremony."

"司祭は結婚式でカップルを祝福しました。" (Shisai wa kekkonshiki de kappuru o shukufuku shimashita.)
Blessing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈblɛsɪŋ/
祝福 (shukufuku)

a prayer asking for divine favor; something that brings happiness or benefit.

"Good health is a blessing we often take for granted."

"健康は私たちが当然のように見過ごす祝福です。" (Kenkou wa watashitachi ga touzen no you ni misugosu shukufuku desu.)
blond definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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blond

adjective B1
/blɒnd/

having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.

"She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight."

bloody definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈblʌdi/
血まみれ (chimamire)

covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.

"The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm."

"兵士は戦いから血まみれの腕で帰還しました。" (Heishi wa tatakai kara chimamire no ude de kikan shimashita.)
Blouse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/blaʊz/
ブラウス (burausu)

a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt

"She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party."

"彼女はパーティーに美しいシルクのブラウスを着て行った。" (Kanojo wa pātii ni utsukushii shiruku no burausu o kite itta.)
Blow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B1
/bloʊ/
吹く / 打つ (fuku / utsu)

To move air, or to send out a stream of air from the mouth.

"The wind blew the papers off the table."

"風がテーブルから紙を吹き飛ばした。" (Kaze ga tēburu kara kami wo fukitobashita.)
blow out definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrasal verb B1
/bloʊ aʊt/
吹き消す (fukikesu)

to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically

"She blew out the candles on her birthday cake."

"彼女は誕生日ケーキのろうそくを吹き消した。" (kanojo wa tanjoubi keeki no rousoku o fukikeshita)
Blueberry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbluː.ber.i/
ブルーベリー (blueberry)

a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes

"She picked fresh blueberries for the pie."

"彼女はパイのために新鮮なブルーベリーを摘んだ。" (kanojo wa pai no tame ni shinsen na blueberry wo tsunda)
boarding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
搭乗 (tōjō)

Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

"The explorers were boarding the ship at the port."

"探検家たちは港で船に乗り込んでいた。" (Tankenka-tachi wa minato de fune ni norikonde ita.)