Vocabularios

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bottleneck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɒt.əl.nek/
ボトルネック (botorunekku)

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

"The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour."

"狭い橋はラッシュアワーの間、主要なボトルネックです。" (Semai hashi wa rasshuawā no aida, shuyō na botorunekku desu.)
bound definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun, adjective B2
/baʊnd/
制限された / 縛られた (seigen sareta / shibarareta)

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.

"The dog bounded across the field with joy."

"犬は喜んでフィールドを跳ねました。" (Inu wa yorokonde fiirudo o hanemashita.)
Bouquet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/buˈkeɪ/
花束 (hanataba)

A bunch of flowers arranged together, often given as a gift or decoration.

"He gave her a bouquet of roses on her birthday."

"彼は彼女の誕生日にバラの花束を贈った。" (Kare wa kanojo no tanjōbi ni bara no hanataba o okutta.)
boutique definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/buːˈtiːk/
ブティックショップ (butikku shoppu)

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

"She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown."

"彼女はダウンタウンのブティックショップで美しいドレスを買いました。" (Kanojo wa daun taun no butikku shoppu de utsukushii doresu wo kaimashita.)
bowler definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈboʊlər/
ボウラー (bowuraa)

a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown

"The bowler took three wickets in the first over."

"ボウラーは最初のオーバーで3つのウィケットを取った。" (Bowuraa wa saisho no oobaa de mittsu no uiketto o totta.)
boycott definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbɔɪkɒt/
ボイコットする (boikotto suru)

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest

"Many citizens decided to boycott the unfair election."

"多くの市民が不公正な選挙をボイコットすることを決定しました。" (ooku no shimin ga fukousei na senkyo o boikotto suru koto o kettei shimashita.)
bra definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brɑː/
ブラジャー (burajaa)

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

"She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear."

"彼女は普段使いのために快適なブラジャーを買った。" (kanojo wa fudanzukai no tame ni kaiteki na burajaa o katta)
brace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun; verb B2
/breɪs/
装具;備える (sogu; sonaeru)

a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult

"She braced herself for the strong wind."

"彼女は強い風に備えた。" (kanojo wa tsuyoi kaze ni sonaeta)
bracket definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈbrækɪt/
金属ブラケット (kinzoku buraketto)

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

"The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket."

"棚は強い金属製のブラケットで支えられていました。" (Tana wa tsuyoi kinzoku-sei no buraketto de sasaerareteimashita.)
brag definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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brag

verb B2
/bræɡ/

To talk with pride about achievements or possessions, often in a boastful way.

"He liked to brag about his expensive car."

braid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/breɪd/
編み込み (amikomi)

to weave together strands of hair or material

"She braided her hair before going to school."

"彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。" (Kanojo wa gakkou ni iku mae ni kami o amimashita.)
brain-training definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ
脳のトレーニング (nō no torēningu)

Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.

"Regular brain-training can improve memory retention."

"定期的な脳トレーニングは記憶力を向上させることができます。" (Teikiteki na nō torēningu wa kioku ryoku o kōjō saseru koto ga dekimasu.)
branding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbræn.dɪŋ/
ブランド構築 (burando kōchiku)

The process involved in creating a unique name and image for a product in the consumers' mind, mainly through advertising campaigns with a consistent theme.

"Strong branding helps build customer trust."

"強力なブランド構築は顧客の信頼を築くのに役立ちます。" (Kyōryoku na burando kōchiku wa kokyaku no shinrai o kizuku no ni yakudachimasu.)
bravo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
interjection B2
/ˈbrɑː.voʊ/
ブラボー (burabō)

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

"The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance."

"観客は素晴らしいパフォーマンスの後で「ブラボー!」と叫びました。" (Kankyaku wa subarashī pafōmansu no ato de 'burabō!' to sakebimashita.)
breach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/briːtʃ/
違反 (ihan)

An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; to break through.

"The company was fined for a breach of contract."

"その会社は契約違反で罰金を科せられました。" (Sono kaisha wa keiyaku ihan de bakkin wo kaseraremashita.)
breakdown definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrɛkdaʊn/
故障 (koshou)

a failure or collapse of a system or machinery

"The car had a breakdown on the highway."

"車は高速道路で故障しました。" (Kuruma wa kousokudouro de koshou shimashita.)
breakthrough definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrɛkθruː/

a significant or sudden advance or discovery

"The scientist made a breakthrough in cancer research."

Breast definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brɛst/
胸部 (kyoubu)

Either of the two soft, rounded parts on a woman’s chest that produce milk after childbirth.

"The baby was fed from his mother's breast."

"赤ちゃんは母親の胸部から授乳されました。" (Akachan wa hahaoya no kyōbu kara junyū saremashita.)
breathing techniques definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/
呼吸法 (kokyūhō)

Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.

"Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety."

"呼吸法はストレスや不安を減らすのに役立ちます。" (Kokyūhō wa sutoresu ya fuan o herasu no ni yakudachimasu.)
breed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B2
/briːd/
繁殖する、品種 (hanshoku suru, hinshu)

To cause an animal to reproduce; to raise or train; a type or variety of animal or plant.

"They breed horses on their farm."

"彼らは農場で馬を育てています。" (Karera wa nōjō de uma o sodateています。)
Breeze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/briːz/
軽い風 (karui kaze)

a gentle wind; a light and pleasant current of air.

"A cool breeze came through the window."

"涼しい風が窓から入ってきた。" (Suzushī kaze ga mado kara haitte kita.)
Bribe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Bribe

verb B2
/braɪb/

To persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally, by offering money or gifts.

"The official was caught trying to bribe the inspector."

bridging definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/
橋を架ける、接続を作る (hashi wo kakeru, setsuzoku wo tsukuru)

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

"The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development."

"新しい取り組みは都市と農村の開発のギャップを埋めています。" (Atarashī torikumi wa toshi to nōson no kaihatsu no gyappu o umeteimasu.)
brighten definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbraɪtən/
明るくする (akaruku suru)

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

"A few kind words can brighten someone's day."

"優しい言葉は誰かの一日を明るくすることができる。" (yasashii kotoba wa dareka no ichinichi o akaruku suru koto ga dekiru)
brink definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brɪŋk/
(en)

The edge or point just before a significant event or change.

"The company was on the brink of bankruptcy."

"会社は破産の縁に立っていた。" (Kaisha wa hasan no en ni tatte ita.)
Brisk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/brɪsk/
速い (hayai)

Quick, energetic, and active in movement or speech.

"She took a brisk walk in the morning to stay healthy."

"彼女は健康を保つために朝に速い散歩をしました。" (Kanojo wa kenkou wo tamotsu tame ni asa ni hayai sanpo wo shimashita.)
broadband definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrɔːd.bænd/
ブロードバンド (burodobando)

a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.

"Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes."

"ブロードバンドインターネットは現代の家庭で必需品となっています。" (Burodobando intānetto wa gendai no katei de hitsujuhin to natteimasu.)
broadcaster definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/
放送者 (housousha)

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

"The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers."

"ブロードキャスターは試合を数百万の視聴者にライブ放送しました。" (Burodokyasutā wa shiai o suuhyaku-man no shichousha ni raibu housou shimashita.)
broaden definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbrɔːdən/
広げる (hirogeru)

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

"Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures."

"旅行は異なる文化への視野を広げてくれる。" (Ryoko wa kotonaru bunka e no shiya o hirogete kureru)
broadly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈbrɔːdli/
広く (hiroku)

in a general or wide manner.

"The rules are broadly similar across all regions."

"ルールはすべての地域で大まかに似ています。" (Ruru wa subete no chiiki de oomakani niteimasu.)
Broker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbroʊ.kər/
ブローカー (burōkā)

a person who buys and sells things for others as a middleman, especially in financial or property deals

"He works as a real estate broker in the city."

"彼は都市で不動産のブローカーとして働いています。" (Kare wa toshi de fudōsan no burōkā to shite hataraiteimasu.)
bronze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brɑːnz/
(dou)

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

"The statue was made of solid bronze."

"その像は固い銅でできていました。" (Sono zou wa katai dou de dekiteimashita.)
brooch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/broʊtʃ/

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

"She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket."

Broom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brum/
ほうき (houki)

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

"She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch."

"彼女は古いほうきを使って、ポーチから落ちた葉を掃きました。" (Kanojo wa furui houki o tsukatte, pōchi kara ochita ha o hakimashita.)
brotherhood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
兄弟愛 (kyoudai ai)

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

"The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood."

"兵士たちは強い兄弟愛を共有していました。" (Heishitachi wa tsuyoi kyoudai ai wo kyoyu shiteimashita.)
noun B2
/braʊ/
(hitai)

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

"She wiped the sweat from her brow."

"彼女は額の汗を拭った。" (Kanojo wa hitai no ase wo fukutta.)
adjective B2
/ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/
茶色がかった (chairo gatta)

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

"The old paper had a brownish tint from age."

"古い紙は年齢のために茶色がかった色合いをしていた。" (Furui kami wa nenrei no tame ni chairo gatta iroai o shite ita)
bruise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/bruːz/

As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin

"He got a bruise on his arm after falling."

brutal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈbruː.təl/
残酷 (zankoku)

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

"The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence."

"独裁者の統治は残酷な暴力によって特徴付けられていた。" (Dokusaisha no tōchi wa zankoku na bōryoku ni yotte tokuchōzukerareteita.)
adverb B2
/ˈbruːtəli/
残酷に (zankoku ni)

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

"The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards."

"囚人たちは看守に残酷に扱われた。" (shuujintachi wa kanshu ni zankoku ni atsukawareta)
buck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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buck

noun/verb B2
/bʌk/

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

"The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on."

Bud definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/bʌd/
つぼみ (tsubomi)

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

"The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days."

"バラのつぼみは数日以内に美しい花に咲きます。" (Bara no tsubomi wa suūjitsu inai ni utsukushī hana ni sakimasu.)
noun B2
/ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/
バッファロー (baffarō)

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

"The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow."

"バッファローは草原で平和に草を食べていた。" (Baffarō wa sōgen de heiwa ni kusa o tabete ita.)
buffer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈbʌfər/
バッファ / 衝撃吸収 (baffā / shōgeki kyūshū)

Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.

"The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management."

"その組織は労働者と経営陣の間のバッファとして機能します。" (Sono soshiki wa rōdōsha to keieijin no aida no baffā toshite kinō shimasu.)
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buffet

noun, verb B2
/bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).

"We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception."

Bulk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/bʌlk/
大量購入 / 質量 (tairyō kōnyū / shitsuryō)

The mass or large size of something; to gain mass or volume.

"He bought rice in bulk to save money."

"彼はお金を節約するために大量の米を買いました。" (Kare wa okane o setsuyaku suru tame ni tairyō no kome o kaimashita.)
Bullet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbʊlɪt/
弾丸 (dangan)

A small, metal projectile fired from a gun.

"The soldier loaded a bullet into his rifle."

"兵士はライフルに弾を装填した。" (Heishi wa raifuru ni dangan o sōten shita.)
bumper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B2
/ˈbʌmpər/
バンパー (banpā)

A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.

"The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year."

"農家は今年、大収穫を祝いました。" (Nōka wa kotoshi, dai-shūkaku o iwai mashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈbʌmpi/
でこぼこした; ざらざらした (bumpy)

having an uneven surface; rough; jolting

"The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable."

"でこぼこした道で車の乗り心地はとても不快だった。" (Dekoboko shita michi de kuruma no norigokochi wa totemo fukai datta.)
Bundle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbʌn.dəl/
束; バンドル (taba, bandoru)

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

"The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house."

"郵便配達員は家に手紙の束を届けました。" (Yūbin haitatsuin wa ie ni tegami no taba o todokemashita.)