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B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破産
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
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。
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

バッファ / 衝撃吸収
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
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。
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

突然走り出す; ボルトで固定する
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
馬は大きな音を聞いて、厩舎から飛び出しました。
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

ビジネスファイナンス
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
効果的なビジネスファイナンスは利益性を高めます。
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

そよ風
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
涼しい海のそよ風が暑い夏の日をもっと快適にしました。
B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

ぼやける
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
涙が彼女の視界をぼやけさせた。
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

くちばし
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

苦味
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
彼女は前の雇用主について苦々しさを持って話しました。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

放送者
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
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。
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

有益な
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
目をこすることは適度であれば有益です。
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

茶色がかった
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
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。
B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

混ぜる
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
彼女は慎重に材料を混ぜます。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

生分解性の
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
生分解性の素材は自然に分解され、環境に害を与えることはありません。
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化する
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
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。
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

増加させる
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
会社は売上を増加させるためのキャンペーンを開始しました。
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

ブティックショップ
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
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。
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

率直に; ぶっきらぼうに
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
彼は彼女に正直に間違っていると言った。
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

負担
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
財政的な負担は彼にとって非常に重かった。
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

橋を架ける、接続を作る
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
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。
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

ブラボー
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
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。
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

ブラジャー
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

束; バンドル
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
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。
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

基準設定と比較分析
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
企業は自社のパフォーマンスを評価するためにベンチマーキングを利用しています。
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

バジル
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
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。
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

信じられる
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
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。
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属ブラケット
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
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。
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

愛されている
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
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。
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黒い蛇
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
黒い蛇は草の中を這いました。
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

咲く；繁栄する
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
バラは毎年春に美しく咲きます。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

銅
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
その像は固い銅でできていました。
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

明るくする
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
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。
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

入札; 提案
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
彼女はオークションでそのアンティークの花瓶に入札しました。
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

耐えられる; 我慢できる; あまり不快で痛みのない
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
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。
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

裏切る
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
彼は最も親しい友人に裏切られたと感じた。
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

背中
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
子供たちは丘を背中で滑り降りました。
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多様性
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
熱帯雨林は膨大な生物多様性を持っています。
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

バリケード
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆さ; 勇気
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
問題に立ち向かう彼女の大胆さは、皆を感動させた。
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

気をつける
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
ゲート近くの犬に気をつけてください。
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

前もって; 事前に; あらかじめ
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
私たちは前もってすべて準備しました。
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

蝶の個体数
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
蝶の個体数は生息地の喪失によって減少しています。
B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

友達になる
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
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。
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地下壕
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
空襲の間、彼らは地下壕に隠れた。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

バングル
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
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。
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

ほうき
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

司教
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
司教は日曜日の礼拝で力強い説教をしました。
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

装具；備える
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
彼女は強い風に備えた。
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

苦い; 強い味; 怒りや失望を表す
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
薬は苦い味がしました。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

爆撃機
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
爆撃機部隊は夜明けに都市の上を飛んだ。
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

仲介業者
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
株式ブローカーは私のお金を賢明に投資する手助けをしました。
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

広げる
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
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。
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自慢; 自惚れ; 誇り
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
彼の財産についての絶え間ない自慢は、みんなをうんざりさせた。
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

陰鬱な
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
経済不況後、未来は陰鬱に見えた。
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

ボウラー
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

ブランドまたは会社のアイデンティティを作成し、促進するプロセス
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
効果的なブランディングは顧客の忠誠心を築くための鍵です。
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

花束
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
花嫁は白いバラの美しい花束を持って歩きました。
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

まばたきする
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
彼女は目からほこりを取り除くために素早く瞬きをした。
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

バッジ
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
警察官は自分を識別するためにバッジを見せた。
B2 noun /bent/

Bent

傾向; 特徴
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
彼女は音楽と芸術に自然な傾向があります。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破産
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
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。
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

大胆に; 恐れずに
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
彼女は挑戦に立ち向かうために大胆に前進した。
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

お腹
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
妊娠中、赤ちゃんは彼女のお腹を蹴った。
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

違反
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
会社はデータセキュリティの違反に直面しました。
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刃
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
ナイフの刃は研がなければならない。
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

ボイコットする
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
彼らは会社の製品をボイコットすることに決めた。
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

賄賂
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
その腐敗した役人は建設会社からの賄賂を受け取っているところを捕まえられました。
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

ブルース
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
ブルース音楽を聴くと、いつも彼を落ち着かせる。
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

脅迫する
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
彼は書類を公表すると脅して彼女を脅迫しようとした。
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

追放する
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
王は裏切り者を王国から追放した。
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

広く
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

背骨
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
彼は事故で背骨を怪我した。
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光線 / 梁
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
一筋の光線が窓から入ってきた。
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

一度に生産または処理されたアイテムの量
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
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。
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

伝記
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
私はアルバート・アインシュタインの魅力的な伝記を読んでいます。
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠える
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
犬は見知らぬ人に吠える。
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

植物学的
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
彼女は植物園で働いています。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

爆撃
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
その都市は爆撃で壊滅的な被害を受けました。
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

支援
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
そのプロジェクトは、いくつかの主要な投資家から支援を受けました。
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基準
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
サバ・アル・アハマド海港都市は、持続可能性の基準を設定しました。
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

結びつける
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
この力はクォークを結びつけます。
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

バクテリア
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
専門的なバクテリアは廃棄物の分解を助けます。
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
埋葬の儀式は午後に行われた。
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

ブース
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
彼は投票ブースに入り、投票をしました。
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

投票用紙
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
有権者は選挙で投票用紙を投じました。
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

兄弟愛
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
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。
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

脳のトレーニング
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
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。
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

ビーズ
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
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。
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

つぼみ
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
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。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

制限された / 縛られた
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
犬は喜んでフィールドを跳ねました。
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

似合う
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

事務所/機関
Meaning
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
Example
The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.
旅行局は彼らが休暇の計画を立てるのを手伝った。
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

行動的
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
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。
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

ひどく; 激しく
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
彼女は不公平な扱いについてひどく不満を言った。
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

態度 / 姿勢
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
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。
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

ローリエの葉
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
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。
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

ブレークスルー
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
このブレークスルーは新しい技術への扉を開きます。
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

絆; 債券
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
母親と子供の間の強い絆は明らかでした。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

バイリンガル
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

愚かなまたは不注意なミス; 判断における重大な誤り。
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
彼の失敗は会社に大きな損失を与えました。
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

雌犬;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
その雌犬は5匹の子犬を産んだ。
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

運び手; 書類の保持者
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

ブロードバンド
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
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。
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷に
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
囚人たちは看守に残酷に扱われた。
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

カブトムシ
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

ブロックチェーン
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
ブロックチェーン技術は金融取引の透明性を保証します。
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

縁
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
会社は破産の縁に立っていた。
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主義
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
過度な官僚主義は意思決定を遅らせることがあります。
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

ビート
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
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。
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

燃え上がる炎
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
火は何時間も燃え続け、制御下に置かれるまで続いた。
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

活発な; 速い; 元気な
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
彼女は朝、元気を感じるために活発に歩いた。
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

履歴書
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
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。
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

胸
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
赤ちゃんは母親の胸で寝ました。
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

埋葬地
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
殉教者の埋葬地は川岸の近くにありました。