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blaspheme definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/blæsˈfiːm/
冒涜する (bōtoku suru)

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

"He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument."

"彼は激しい議論中に冒涜したとして告発されました。" (Kare wa hageshī giron-chū ni bōtoku shita to shite kokuhatsu saremashita.)
blasphemous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈblæs.fə.məs/
冒涜的 (bōtoku-teki)

showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things

"The book was banned for its blasphemous content."

"その本は冒涜的な内容のため禁止されました。" (Sono hon wa bōtoku-teki na naiyō no tame kinshi saremashita.)
blazon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbleɪzən/
表示する (hyouji suru)

to display prominently or vividly

"The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters."

"スローガンは太字でバナーに表示されました。" (Surogan wa fudji de banā ni hyōji saremashita.)
blinkered definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈblɪŋkəd/
視野が狭い (shiya ga semai)

Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.

"His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture."

"彼の視野が狭い態度は、より大きな絵を見せなかった。" (Kare no shiya ga semai taido wa, yori ōkina e o misenakatta.)
blithe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/blaɪð/
無頓着 (mutonjaku)

Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.

"She had a blithe disregard for the rules."

"彼女はルールを無頓着に無視した。" (Kanojo wa ruuru o mutonjaku ni mushi shita.)
blithesome definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈblaɪðsəm/
陽気 (youki)

cheerful, carefree, and full of joy

"She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits."

"彼女は陽気な笑顔で部屋に入り、皆の気分を盛り上げました。" (Kanojo wa youki na egao de heya ni hairi, mina no kibun wo moriagemashita.)
blotch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/blɑːtʃ/
しみ (shimi)

a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric

"His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice."

"彼のシャツにはこぼれたジュースで赤いしみがついていた。" (Kare no shatsu ni wa koboreta jūsu de akai shimi ga tsuite ita.)
blowhard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/
自慢話をする人 (jimanbanashi o suru hito)

a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way

"Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging."

"パーティーでみんなはその自慢話をする人を避けた。なぜなら、彼は自慢を止めなかったから。" (Pātī de minna wa sono jimanbanashi o suru hito o saketa. Nazenara, kare wa jiman o tomenakatta kara.)
bludgeon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈblʌdʒən/
鈍器で殴る (donki de naguru)

to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something

"The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley."

"ガードは小道で攻撃者に鈍器で殴られた。" (Gādo wa komichi de kōgekisha ni donki de nagurareta.)
Blue-blood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbluː ˈblʌd/
ブルーブラッド (blue-blood)

a person of noble birth; aristocrat

"She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage."

"彼女は数世代にわたる王室の遺産を持つブルーブラッドの家族から来ました。" (Kanojo wa sūsedai ni wataru ōshitsu no isan o motsu burūburaddo no kazoku kara kimashita.)
bluffer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈblʌfər/
はったり屋 (hattariya)

a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing

"Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience."

"彼がただのはったり屋だと皆が気づいた。" (kare ga tada no hattariya da to mina ga kizuita)
bluster definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈblʌstər/
大声で自慢する (ōgoe de jimansuru)

to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power

"The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing."

"マネージャーは人を解雇すると大声で言ったが、何もしなかった。" (Manējā wa hito o kaiko suru to ōgoe de itta ga, nanimo shinakatta.)
boatswain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈboʊsən/
船員長 (seninchou)

a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew

"The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck."

"ボーツウェインはデッキで船員を監督しました。" (Bōtsuwēn wa dekki de sen'in o kantoku shimashita.)
bode definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/boʊd/
予兆する (yochou suru)

to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad

"The dark clouds bode a heavy storm."

"暗い雲は激しい嵐を予兆しています。" (Kurai kumo wa hageshii arashi wo yochou shiteimasu.)
bodice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɒdɪs/
コルセット (korusetto)

the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist

"She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice."

"彼女は刺繍が施されたコルセット付きのドレスを着ていた。" (kanojo wa shishū ga hodokosareta korusetto tsuki no doresu o kiteita.)
bohemian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/boʊˈhiːmiən/
ボヘミアン (bohemian)

unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance

"She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics."

"彼女はカラフルな布でボヘミアンスタイルでアパートを飾りました。" (Kanojo wa karafuru na nuno de bohemian sutairu de apāto o kazarimashita.)
bole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/boʊl/
木の幹 (ki no miki)

the trunk of a tree

"The bole of the tree was thick and strong."

"木の幹は太くて強かった。" (Ki no miki wa futokute tsuyokatta.)
bolero definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bəˈlɛəroʊ/
ボレロ(スペインのダンスまたは前が開いた短いジャケット) (bolero)

A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.

"The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival."

"ダンサーたちはフェスティバルで情熱的なボレロを演奏しました。" (Dansa-tachi wa fesutibaru de jounetsuteki na bolero o ensou shimashita.)
boll definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/boʊl/
丸い種子のカプセル(綿花や亜麻のような) (bo-ru)

The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.

"The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality."

"農夫は綿のボールを調べて、その品質を確認しました。" (Noufu wa men no bo-ru o shirabete, sono hinshitsu o kakunin shimashita.)
bombardier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/
爆撃手 (bakugekishu)

a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs

"The bombardier released the bombs with precision."

"爆撃手は正確に爆弾を投下した。" (Bakugekishu wa seikaku ni bakudan o tōka shita.)
bombast definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɒmbæst/
大げさな言葉 (oogesa na kotoba)

speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated

"His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance."

"彼の選挙演説はボンバストに満ちていたが、実際の実質は欠けていた。" (Kare no senkyo enzetsu wa bombasutoni michite ita ga, jissai no jisshitsu wa kakete ita.)
bombastic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/bɒmˈbæstɪk/
派手な (hade na)

using pompous or inflated language with little meaning

"The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one."

"教授の派手な講義は誰にも印象を与えませんでした。" (Kyoushu no hade na kougi wa dare ni mo inshou o ataemasen deshita.)
Bombay duck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/
ボンベイフィッシュ (bonbei fisshu)

a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia

"Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried."

"ボンベイダックは乾燥して揚げると人気の珍味です。" (bonbei dakku wa kanso shite ageru to ninki no chinmi desu)
bonhomie definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɒnəmi/
友好 (yūkō)

Cheerful friendliness and geniality.

"The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie."

"会議は笑いと友好で満ちていた。" (Kaigi wa warai to yūkō de michite ita.)
adjective C2
/ˈbɒni/
美しい; かわいい; 楽しい (utsukushii; kawaii; tanoshii)

cheerful; pretty; attractive

"The bonny child played happily in the garden."

"美しい子供は庭で幸せに遊んでいました。" (Utsukushii kodomo wa niwa de shiawase ni asonde imashita.)
boob definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/buːb/
ばか者;胸(俗語) (bakemono; mune)

a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast

"He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting."

"会議を忘れて、彼は完全なばか者だと感じた。" (kaigi o wasurete kare wa kanzen na bakamono da to kanjita)
booby definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbuːbi/
ばか (baka)

a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual

"He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake."

"そんな簡単な間違いをして、彼は自分をばかだと感じた。" (sonna kantan na machigai o shite kare wa jibun o baka da to kanjita)
Boor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bʊər/
野暮な人 (yobuna hito)

A rude, insensitive, or ill-mannered person.

"He was such a boor at the dinner table."

"彼はディナーの席でとても野暮だった。" (Kare wa dinā no seki de totemo yobudaった。)
boorish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbʊərɪʃ/
粗野 (soya)

Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.

"His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party."

"彼の粗野な行動はディナーパーティーを台無しにした。" (Kare no soya na kōdō wa dinā pāti o dainashi ni shita.)
Boot-lace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbuːt.leɪs/
ブーツのひも (buutsu no himo)

a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe

"I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk."

"散歩に出かける前に、ブーツのひもを結ばなければなりません。" (Sanpo ni dekakeru mae ni, buutsu no himo o musubanakereba narimasen.)
bootless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbuːtləs/
無駄な (mudana)

Useless or futile; of no benefit.

"His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time."

"機械を修理する彼の無駄な試みは時間を無駄にしただけだった。" (kikai o shuri suru kare no muda na kokoromi wa jikan o muda ni shita dake datta.)
botanize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbɒtənaɪz/
植物を研究する (shokubutsu o kenkyuu suru)

to study plants in their natural environment

"They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation."

"彼らは休暇中に森で植物を研究しました。" (Karera wa kyūka-chū ni mori de shokubutsu o kenkyū shimashita.)
noun C2
/ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/
ブーゲンビリア (bugenviriya)

a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers

"The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display."

"庭の壁を登るブーゲンビリアが美しい紫色の展示を作り出します。" (Niwa no kabe o noboru būgenbiriya ga utsukushī murasaki-iro no tenji o tsukuri dashimasu.)
bouillon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbuː.jɒ̃/
ブイヨン (buion)

A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

"She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor."

"彼女は味を加えるためにブイヨンに野菜を加えました。" (Kanojo wa aji o kuwaeru tame ni buion ni yasai o kuwaemashita.)
bovine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈboʊvaɪn/
牛に関連する (ushi ni kanren suru)

relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature

"Her bovine expression revealed no emotions."

"彼女のボバインな表情は感情を示すことはなかった。" (Kanojo no bobain na hyoujou wa kanjou o shimesu koto wa nakatta.)
bowdlerize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/
不適切な部分を削除する (futekisetsuna bubun o sakujo suru)

to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate

"The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children."

"編集者はその小説を子供向けに適したものにするために修正した。" (Henshū-sha wa sono shōsetsu o kodomomuke ni tekisetsu na mono ni suru tame ni shūsei shita.)
bracing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
爽快な (soukai na)

Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.

"The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air."

"登山者たちは爽快な山の空気を楽しんだ。" (Tozansha-tachi wa soukai na yama no kuuki o tanoshinda.)
brackish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbrækɪʃ/
塩水混合 (en sui kongou)

Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.

"The river estuary contained brackish water."

"川の河口には塩水混合の水があった。" (Kawa no kakou ni wa en sui kongou no mizu ga atta.)
brae definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/breɪ/
斜面 (shamen)

A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.

"They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset."

"彼らは草に覆われた斜面を登って夕日を見ました。" (Karera wa kusa ni owareta shamen o nobotte yūhi o mimashita.)
braggadocio definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/
自慢話 (jimanbanashi)

boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting

"His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party."

"彼の終わりのない自慢話はパーティーの皆をイライラさせた。" (Kare no owari no nai jimanbanashi wa paatii no mina wo iraira saseta.)
braggart definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbræɡərt/
自慢屋 (jiman'ya)

a person who boasts about achievements or possessions

"No one liked him because he was such a braggart."

"誰も彼を好きではなかった、なぜなら彼は大きな自慢屋だったから。" (Dare mo kare o suki de wa nakatta, nazenara kare wa ōkina jimanya datta kara.)
brassy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbræsi/
派手な (hade na)

loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound

"She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention."

"彼女は目立つネックレスをしていて、みんなの注目を集めていた。" (Kanojo wa medatsu nekkuresu o shiteite, minna no chūmoku o atsumete ita.)
brattish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbrætɪʃ/
わがまま (wagamama)

acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way

"The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy."

"わがままな男の子は、おもちゃがもらえなかったときに駄々をこねました。" (Wagamama na otokonoko wa, omocha ga moraenakatta toki ni dada o konemashita.)
bravado definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/brəˈvɑːdoʊ/

a show of boldness or confidence intended to impress or intimidate

"His speech was full of bravado but lacked real substance."

bravura definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/brəˈvjʊrə/

a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance

"The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound."

brawn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/brɔːn/
体力 (tairyoku)

physical strength in contrast to intelligence

"He used his brawn to lift the heavy box."

"彼は重い箱を持ち上げるために体力を使いました。" (Kare wa omoi hako o mochiageru tame ni tairyoku o tsukaimashita.)
brawny definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbrɔːni/
筋肉質な (kinnikutsubu na)

Physically strong and muscular.

"The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease."

"その筋肉質の男性は重い箱を軽々と持ち上げた。" (Sono kinnikutsubu na dansei wa omoi hako wo karukaru to mochiageta.)
bray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/breɪ/
鳴き声 (nakigoe)

To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.

"The donkey began to bray loudly in the field."

"ロバは畑で大声で鳴き始めました。" (Roba wa hatake de ōgoe de nakihajimemashita.)
braze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/breɪz/
ブレイズ (bureizu)

To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.

"The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak."

"メカニックは壊れたパイプを溶接して漏れを修理しました。" (Mekanikku wa kowareta paipu o yōsetsu shite more o shūri shimashita.)
Brazier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbreɪziər/
(ro)

A container for holding burning coal or charcoal, used for heating or cooking.

"The street vendor cooked chestnuts on a brazier."

"ストリートベンダーはブレイジアで栗を焼いた。" (Sutorīto bendorā wa bureijia de kuri o yaita.)