Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Bangle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/
バングル (banguru)

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

"She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists."

"彼女は腕に美しい金のバングルを着けていた。" (kanojo wa ude ni utsukushii kin no banguru o tsukete ita)
banish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbænɪʃ/

to send someone away, often as a punishment; to get rid of something unwanted

"The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom."

Bankrupt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbæŋkrʌpt/
破産 (hasan)

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

"The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management."

"その会社は、長年の不良な財務管理の後、破産しました。" (Sono kaisha wa, naganen no furyō na zaimu kanri no ato, hasan shimashita.)
bankruptcy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/
破産 (hasan)

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

"The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles."

"その会社は数ヶ月にわたる財務的な困難の後、破産を宣言しました。" (Sono kaisha wa suukagetsu ni wataru zaimuteki na konnan no ato, hasan o sengen shimashita.)
banner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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banner

noun B2
/ˈbænər/

a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements

"The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product."

Bare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/beər/
(hadaka)

not covered by any clothing or decoration; simple and without addition

"He walked on the beach with bare feet."

"彼は裸足でビーチを歩いた。" (Kare wa hadashi de bīchi o aruita.)
bark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/bɑːrk/
吠える (hoeru)

to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily

"The dog barks at strangers."

"犬は見知らぬ人に吠える。" (Inu wa mishiranu hito ni hoeru.)
Barley definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɑː.li/
大麦 (ōmugi)

a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed

"The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn."

"農夫は秋に彼の畑から大麦を収穫した。" (Nōfu wa aki ni kare no hatake kara ōmugi o shūkaku shita.)
barrel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbærəl/
大樽 (o-taru)

a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids

"The wine was stored in a wooden barrel."

"ワインは木製の大樽に保管されていた。" (Wain wa mokusei no o-taru ni hokan sarete ita.)
barricade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/
バリケード (barikēdo)

a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles

"Protesters built a barricade across the street."

"抗議者たちは通りにバリケードを作った。" (Kōgisha-tachi wa tōri ni barikēdo o tsukutta.)
Basil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbeɪ.zəl/
バジル (bajiru)

an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine

"The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil."

"パスタソースには新鮮なバジルが加えられていました。" (Pasuta sōsu ni wa shinsen na bajiru ga kuwaerarete imashita.)
bass definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/beɪs/
低い男性の声 / ベースギター (hikui dansei no koe / bēsu gitā)

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

"He played the bass guitar at the concert."

"彼はコンサートでベースギターを弾いた。" (Kare wa konsāto de bēsu gitā o hīta.)
batch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/bætʃ/
一度に生産または処理されたアイテムの量 (ichido ni seisan mata wa shori sareta aitemu no ryo)

a quantity of items produced or processed at one time

"She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning."

"彼女は今朝、新しいバッチのクッキーを焼いた。" (Kanojo wa kesa, atarashii batch no kukkii o yaita.)
batter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbætər/
繰り返し打つ (kurikaeshi utsu)

To strike repeatedly with force.

"The waves battered the shoreline all night."

"波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。" (Nami ga ichiban-jū kaigan wo uchimashita.)
battlefield definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbætəlˌfiːld/
戦場 (senjō)

a place where a battle is fought

"The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight."

"戦場は戦いの残骸で覆われていた。" (Senjō wa tatakai no zangai de ōwarete ita.)
Bay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/beɪ/
(wan)

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

"The ship anchored safely in the bay."

"船は湾内で安全にアンカーを下ろしました。" (Fune wa wan-nai de anzen ni ankā o oroshimashita.)
Bay leaf definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/beɪ liːf/
ローリエの葉 (rōrie no ha)

dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb

"Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor."

"スープにローリエの葉を加えて、風味を増します。" (Sūpu ni rōrie no ha o kuwaete, fūmi o mashimasu)
Bead definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/biːd/
ビーズ (biizu)

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

"She made a necklace with colorful beads."

"彼女はカラフルなビーズでネックレスを作った。" (Kanojo wa karafuru na biizu de nekkuresu wo tsukutta.)
noun B2
/biːk/
くちばし (kuchibashi)

the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth

"The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat."

"ワシは肉を引き裂くために鋭いくちばしを持っています。" (Washi wa niku o hikisaku tame ni surudoi kuchibashi o motteimasu.)
beam definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/biːm/
光線 / 梁 (kōsen / ryō)

a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight

"A beam of sunlight entered through the window."

"一筋の光線が窓から入ってきた。" (Hitosuji no kōsen ga mado kara haitte kita.)
adjective B2
/ˈbeə.rə.bəl/
耐えられる; 我慢できる; あまり不快で痛みのない (bearable)

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

"The pain became bearable after taking the medicine."

"薬を飲んだ後、痛みは耐えられるようになった。" (Kusuri o nonda ato, itami wa taeraru you ni natta.)
Bearer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbeə.rər/
運び手; 書類の保持者 (hakobite; shorui no hojisha)

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

"The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly."

"このメッセージの運び手はそれを迅速に届けなければなりません。" (Kono messeeji no hakobite wa sore wo jinsoku ni todokena kereba narimasen.)
bearing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɛərɪŋ/
態度 / 姿勢 (taido / shisei)

a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something

"Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room."

"彼女の落ち着いた姿勢は部屋の中の誰にでも印象を与えました。" (Kanojo no ochitsuita shisei wa heya no naka no dare ni demo inshou o ataemashita.)
beautify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/
美化する (bika suru)

to make something more beautiful or attractive

"The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights."

"その都市は木や照明で古い公園を美化する計画です。" (sono toshi wa ki ya shoumei de furui kouen o bika suru keikaku desu)
becoming definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
似合う (niau)

attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation

"That dress is very becoming on her."

"そのドレスは彼女にとても似合っています。" (Sono doresu wa kanojo ni totemo niautemasu.)
Beet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/biːt/
ビート (bīto)

a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable

"Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad."

"ゴートチーズとローストビートが美味しいサラダを作ります。" (Gōto chīzu to rūsuto bīto ga oishī sarada o tsukurimasu.)
Beetle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbiː.təl/
カブトムシ (kabutomushi)

a hard-bodied insect with wing covers

"The black beetle scurried across the garden path."

"黒いカブトムシが庭の道を走っていました。" (Kuroi kabutomushi ga niwa no michi o hashitte imashita.)
adverb B2
/bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/
前もって; 事前に; あらかじめ (maemotte; jizen ni; arakajime)

in advance; ahead of time; earlier

"We prepared everything beforehand."

"私たちは前もってすべて準備しました。" (watashitachi wa maemotte subete junbi shimashita)
befriend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/bɪˈfrɛnd/
友達になる (tomodachi ni naru)

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

"She befriended the new student at school."

"彼女は学校で新しい生徒と友達になった。" (Kanojo wa gakkou de atarashii seito to tomodachi ni natta.)
behavioral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/bɪˈheɪvjərəl/
行動的 (kōdō-teki)

relating to the way a person or animal acts

"The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns."

"心理学者は子供の行動パターンを研究した。" (Shinrigakusha wa kodomo no kōdō patān o kenkyū shita.)
adjective B2
/bɪˈliːvəbl̩/
信じられる (shinjirareru)

Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.

"Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable."

"彼女の話は非常に詳細で、信じられるように聞こえました。" (Kanojo no hanashi wa hijō ni shōsai de, shinjiraru yō ni kikoemashita.)
believer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/bɪˈliːvər/
信者 (shinja)

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

"She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty."

"彼女は努力と正直さを強く信じている。" (kanojo wa doryoku to shojikisa o tsuyoku shinjite iru)
Belly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɛli/
お腹 (onaka)

The front part of the human body below the chest; stomach or abdomen.

"He rubbed his belly after the big meal."

"彼は大きな食事の後、お腹を擦った。" (Kare wa ōkina shokuji no ato, onaka o sutta.)
beloved definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/bɪˈlʌvɪd/
愛されている (aisareteiru)

dearly loved, highly regarded

"She was the beloved queen of the kingdom."

"彼女は王国の愛されている女王でした。" (Kanojo wa ōkoku no aisareteiru joō deshita.)
benchmark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɛntʃmɑːrk/
基準 (kijun)

a standard or point of reference against which things are compared or assessed

"The company set a new benchmark for customer service."

"その会社は顧客サービスの新しい基準を設定しました。" (Sono kaisha wa kokyaku saabisu no atarashī kijun o settei shimashita.)
benchmarking definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ/
ベンチマーキング (benchimākingu)

Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set standards

"Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance."

"企業はパフォーマンスを評価するためにベンチマーキングを使用します。" (Kigyō wa pafōmansu o hyōka suru tame ni benchimākingu o shiyō shimasu.)
beneficial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl/
有益な (yuueki na)

producing good or helpful results; favorable or advantageous

"Regular exercise is beneficial for your health."

"定期的な運動はあなたの健康に有益です。" (Teikiteki na undou wa anata no kenko ni yūeki desu.)
beneficiary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/
受益者 (shūekisha)

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

"She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate."

"彼女は父親の遺産の唯一の受益者です。" (Kanojo wa chichioya no isan no yuiitsu no shūekisha desu.)
Bent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/bɛnt/
決意 / 傾向 (ketsui / keikou)

strongly determined or having a natural talent or inclination for something

"She is bent on becoming a successful lawyer."

"彼女は成功した弁護士になる決意を固めている。" (Kanojo wa seikou shita bengoshi ni naru ketsui o katamete iru.)
betray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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betray

verb B2
/bɪˈtreɪ/

to be disloyal to someone or reveal something in violation of trust

"He felt betrayed by his closest friend."

Betrayal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/bɪˈtreɪəl/
裏切り; 不忠 (uragiri; fuchū)

the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty

"His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply."

"彼の友情に対する裏切りは、彼女を深く傷つけました。" (Kare no yūjō ni taisuru uragiri wa, kanojo o fukaku kizutsukemashita.)
Beverage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɛvərɪdʒ/
飲み物 (nomimono)

a drink, especially one other than water

"I ordered a cold beverage to cool down on a hot day."

"暑い日に冷たい飲み物を注文しました。" (Atsui hi ni tsumetai nomimono o chūmon shimashita.)
beware definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/bɪˈwɛər/
気をつける (ki wo tsukeru)

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

"Beware of the dog near the gate."

"ゲート近くの犬に気をつけてください。" (Gēto chikaku no inu ni ki wo tsukete kudasai.)
bias definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbaɪəs/
偏見 (henken)

an unfair preference or prejudice for or against something or someone

"The report showed a clear bias against women."

"報告書は女性に対する明確な偏見を示しました。" (Hōkokusho wa josei ni taisuru meikaku na henken o shimeshimashita.)
Biased definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈbaɪəst/
偏見のある (henken no aru)

having or showing an unfair tendency to favor one side or opinion

"The judge must not be biased in the case."

"裁判官は事件に偏見を持ってはいけません。" (Saibankan wa jiken ni henken o motte wa ikemasen.)
Bid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Bid

verb B2
/bɪd/

to offer a certain amount of money for something, especially at an auction

"She bid $200 for the antique vase."

bilingual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/
バイリンガル (bairingaru)

Able to speak two languages fluently.

"She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish."

"彼女はバイリンガルの家庭で育ち、英語とスペイン語の両方を話しました。" (Kanojo wa bairingaru no katei de sodachi, eigo to supeingo no ryōhō o hanashimashita.)
bind definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/baɪnd/
結びつける (musubitsukeru)

to tie or fasten tightly; to unite or restrict

"The contract will bind both parties to the agreement."

"契約は両方の当事者を契約に縛ります。" (Keiyaku wa ryōhō no tōjisha o keiyaku ni shibarimasu.)
Bio-data definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/
履歴書 (rirekisho)

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information

"Please submit your bio-data along with the job application."

"履歴書を求人応募書類と一緒に提出してください。" (Rirekisho wo kyūjin ōbo shorui to issho ni teishutsu shite kudasai.)
biodegradable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈɡreɪ.də.bəl/
生分解性 (seibun kaisei)

Able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful.

"Using biodegradable products reduces environmental pollution."

"生分解性の製品を使用することにより、環境汚染を減らすことができます。" (Seibun kaisei no seihin o shiyō suru koto ni yori, kankyō osen o herasu koto ga dekimasu.)