A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

ビール

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

Example

He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.

彼はバーで冷たいビールを注文した。

C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

水ぶくれ

Meaning

a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage

Example

The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.

新しい靴が彼女のかかとに痛い水ぶくれを作った。

C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

重婚者

Meaning

A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.

Example

The man was arrested for being a bigamist.

その男はビガミストであるため逮捕された。

B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

戦場

Meaning

a place where a battle is fought

Example

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。

A2 noun /brænd/

brand

ブランド

Meaning

a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name

Example

Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.

ナイキは人気のあるスポーツウェアブランドです。

A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

Meaning

the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)

Example

The company is worth more than a billion dollars.

A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

美しい; 魅力的な; 魅惑的な;

Meaning

pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.

彼女はすべての人を魅了する美しい声を持っています。

C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

非の打ち所がない

Meaning

innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame

Example

She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.

彼女は調査中ずっと冷静で非の打ち所がなかった。

B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Meaning

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

Example

He used worms as bait to catch fish.

C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

レンガの破片; 厳しい批判または非難

Meaning

a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure

Example

The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.

怒った抗議者たちは建物の窓にレンガの破片を投げた。

A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

鳥

Meaning

a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly

Example

A bird was singing on the tree branch.

鳥が木の枝で歌っていました。

C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

外部の資金調達なしで個人資源を使用してビジネスを立ち上げ、発展させる

Meaning

To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.

Example

He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.

彼は最小限のリソースで自分の会社を立ち上げました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

実業家の女性

Meaning

a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

Example

The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.

その実業家の女性は会社を国際市場へ拡大した。

A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning

A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.

Example

I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.

A1 verb /bʌt/

but

頭突きする

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully

Example

The goat butted against the fence.

ヤギはフェンスにぶつかった。

C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

お世辞を言う

Meaning

to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them

Example

He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.

彼は支持を得るために役人にお世辞を言った。

C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

派手に飾る

Meaning

to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way

Example

She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.

彼女は安いジュエリーで派手に飾られていた。

C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑した, ぼんやりした

Meaning

confused, puzzled, or lost in thought

Example

She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.

彼が奇妙な質問をしたとき、彼女は困惑しているように見えた。

B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

生物学

Meaning

The scientific study of living organisms.

Example

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。

B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

埋める

Meaning

to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely

Example

The dog buries its bone in the yard.

犬は庭に骨を埋める。

B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏見

Meaning

showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly

Example

The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.

裁判官は被告に対して偏見があると告発されました。

C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

婚約者

Meaning

Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.

Example

She introduced him as her betrothed.

彼女は彼を婚約者として紹介しました。

C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防隊

Meaning

A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.

Example

The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.

消防隊は火を消すために迅速に到着しました。

C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

ベルリンゴ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense

Example

The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.

ベルリンゴの木は美しい赤い果物を生産し、熱帯地域で人気があります

C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

遅れた

Meaning

coming or happening later than expected or usual

Example

She sent me a belated birthday card.

彼女は遅れた誕生日カードを送ってくれた。

B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

を代表して

Meaning

as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone

Example

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。

C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

富、運、または利益の突然の増加を引き起こす状況や出来事

Meaning

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

Example

The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.

石油の発見は小さな国にとってボナンザでした。

A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

Meaning

Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.

Example

He has been blind since birth.

A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

呼吸

Meaning

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.

Example

He took a deep breath before speaking.

彼は話す前に深く息を吸いました。

B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

鍛冶屋

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

Example

The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.

鍛冶屋は熱い鉄を金づちで打って蹄鉄を作った。

C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

バイオサイド

Meaning

A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.

Example

Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.

バイオサイドは害虫をコントロールし、病気の拡散を減らすのに役立ちます。

C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

大声で泣く

Meaning

to shout or cry loudly

Example

The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.

赤ちゃんは一晩中泣き続け、みんなを起こしてしまった。

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。

C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

重い靴

Meaning

A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.

Example

The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.

農夫は畑で働いている間、古いブローガンを履いていました。

C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

保釈

Meaning

the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee

Example

He was granted bail after his arrest.

逮捕後、彼は保釈されました。

C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

巨大なもの

Meaning

Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.

Example

The company grew into a corporate behemoth.

その会社は企業の巨大なものに成長しました。

C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

祈祷書

Meaning

A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.

Example

The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.

修道士は朝の祈りの間に祈祷書から読んでいました。

A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

ボール

Meaning

a round object used in games or sports

Example

The children played with a ball in the park.

子供たちは公園でボールで遊びました。

C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

映画ファン / 磨く

Meaning

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

Example

He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.

彼は毎週末映画を観る映画ファンです。

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。

C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚

Meaning

The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.

Example

He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.

彼は二度目の結婚が発覚した後、重婚で起訴されました。

C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

無関心, 無感動

Meaning

unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before

Example

After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.

何年もの贅沢な旅行の後、彼女はパリへの別の旅行に対して無関心を感じた。

B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

ボディガード

Meaning

a person employed to protect someone from harm

Example

The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.

その有名人はボディガードと一緒に到着した。

A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

基本的な; 基礎的な;

Meaning

fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point

Example

Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.

基本的な英語の文法を学ぶことは初心者にとって不可欠です。

A1 verb /biː/

be

である

Meaning

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

Example

She wants to be a doctor.

彼女は医者になりたい。

C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

婚約

Meaning

The formal engagement to be married.

Example

Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.

彼らの婚約は村中に発表されました。

C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

ばかげた行動

Meaning

Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.

Example

His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.

彼の絶え間ないばかげた行動は真剣な観客をイライラさせた。

C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

自己資金による起業

Meaning

Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.

Example

Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.

多くの起業家はビジネスを立ち上げるためにブートストラッピングに依存しています。

C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝶豆

Meaning

a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea

Example

Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.

蝶豆の花はお茶を美しい青色に変えます。

C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え

Meaning

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

Example

The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.

大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。

B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景

Meaning

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

Example

The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.

その舞台の背景は美しい山の景色でした。

C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

平凡

Meaning

Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.

Example

His speech was full of banal clichés.

彼のスピーチは平凡なクリシェでいっぱいだった。

C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

体内吸収能力

Meaning

The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.

Example

Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.

ターメリックのバイオアベイラビリティは、黒コショウと一緒に摂取することで増加します。

B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

入浴

Meaning

to wash oneself; to clean the body with water

Example

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。

A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

始める

Meaning

to start doing something; to commence

Example

I will begin my studies tomorrow.

私は明日勉強を始めます。

A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

悪い

Meaning

not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality

Example

The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.

牛乳は悪臭がするので飲まないでください。

C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

表示する

Meaning

to display prominently or vividly

Example

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。

C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

恩人; 支援者; 寄付者

Meaning

a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron

Example

The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.

匿名の寄付者は病院に何百万も寄付しました。

A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

ブラウザー

Meaning

a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.

Example

I use a web browser to search for information online.

私はオンラインで情報を検索するためにウェブブラウザーを使用します。

A2 noun /bel/

Bell

鐘

Meaning

a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck

Example

The church bell rang at noon.

教会の鐘は正午に鳴りました。

C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

狂乱のパーティ

Meaning

A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.

Example

The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.

祭りは真夜中に狂乱のパーティに変わった。

C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

本物の; 正当な; 合法の

Meaning

genuine; authentic; legitimate

Example

She is a bonafide expert in her field.

彼女はその分野の本物の専門家です。

A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

くちばし

Meaning

the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat

Example

The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.

そのカモは水から食べ物をろ過するためにくちばしを使いました。

B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

明るく

Meaning

in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner

Example

The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.

澄んだ夜空に星が明るく輝いていた。

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 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。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

銀行業務または銀行サービス

Meaning

the business or services provided by a bank

Example

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。

A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning

a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with

Example

She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃えるような; 激しい

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

燃えるような太陽はその日を非常に暑くした。

C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

波のように膨らむ

Meaning

To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.

Example

Smoke billowed from the burning building.

煙は燃えている建物から波のように膨らんでいた。

C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

実際ではない勇気や自信の誇示

Meaning

Show of courage or confidence that is not real.

Example

His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.

彼のブラヴァードはパフォーマンス前の緊張を隠していた。

C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

二つに分かれる

Meaning

to divide into two branches or parts

Example

The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.

その道路は丘の上で2つの分かれ道に分かれます。

C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

柔軟な

Meaning

Easily curved or flexible.

Example

The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.

曲がるストローでカップから飲むのが楽になった。

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。

B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

本屋

Meaning

a person who sells books, especially as a business

Example

The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.

本屋は私の夏の読書のために素晴らしい小説を勧めました。

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。

C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

悲嘆に暮れる

Meaning

having lost a loved one through death

Example

The bereaved family received many condolences.

悲嘆に暮れる家族は多くの弔辞を受け取った。

C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

作家の名前の行

Meaning

A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.

Example

Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.

彼女の名前は新聞の一面に載っていました。

B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

破裂する

Meaning

to break open suddenly; to be full of something

Example

The balloon bursts with a loud pop.

風船は大きな音を立ててバーストします。

C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

鐘楼

Meaning

A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.

Example

The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.

教会の鐘楼には大きな銅の鐘がありました。

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。

A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

大きい

Meaning

large in size, extent, or importance

Example

They moved into a big house with plenty of space.

彼らは広いスペースのある大きな家に引っ越しました。

B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

泡

Meaning

a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement

Example

The children chased the bubbles in the air.

子供たちは空中の泡を追いかけました。

C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

を除いて、を除く

Meaning

except for; if not for

Example

Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.

奇跡を除いて、チームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取らない。

C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

幅

Meaning

The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.

Example

The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.

彼の知識の幅は皆に感銘を与えました。

A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

ブーツ

Meaning

sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg

Example

He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.

彼は山のトレッキングの前に登山靴を履いた。

C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

軽視する

Meaning

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Example

He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.

彼はしばしば自分を優位に感じるために同僚を軽視していた。

C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

膨らんだ / 丸い

Meaning

Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.

Example

The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.

カエルは膨らんだ鼻と大きな目をしていました。

C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

待つ

Meaning

to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity

Example

He decided to bide his time before making a move.

彼は動きを起こす前に時間を待つことに決めました。

A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

レンガ

Meaning

A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.

Example

The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.

作業員たちは壁を作るためにレンガを一つ一つ積み上げていった。

A2 noun breɪn

brain

脳

Meaning

The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity

Example

The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.

脳は一度に一つのことにしか集中できません。

C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

小さな装飾品

Meaning

A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.

Example

She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.

彼女は首に輝く小さな装飾品をつけていた。

C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

ブーゲンビリア

Meaning

a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers

Example

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

ベースボール

Meaning

a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases

Example

He loves watching baseball games on TV.

彼はテレビで野球の試合を見るのが好きです。

A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

だから

Meaning

for the reason that; since

Example

He stayed home because it was raining.

彼は雨が降っていたので家にいた。

B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

鈍い、率直な

Meaning

not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech

Example

Her blunt remarks offended some people.

彼女の率直な言葉は何人かの人々を傷つけた。

B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

打撃; 手、武器、または硬い物体での強力な一撃

Meaning

a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object

Example

The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.

ボクサーは対戦相手に壊滅的な一撃を与えました。

C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

気管支炎

Meaning

inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.

医者は彼に急性の気管支炎を診断しました。

C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威圧的な

Meaning

Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.

Example

She gave him a baleful look after the insult.

侮辱の後、彼女は彼に威圧的な目を向けた。

A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

枝

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

Example

Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.

家系図の枝は家族のメンバー間の関係を示します。

A2 verb /beɪs/

base

基づく

Meaning

to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something

Example

They based their decision on facts.

彼らは事実に基づいて決定を下しました。

B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

ブラウズする

Meaning

To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store

Example

She likes to browse books in the library.

彼女は図書館で本をブラウズするのが好きです。

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。

B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Meaning

a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants

Example

The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.

C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

市民

Meaning

A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.

Example

In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.

中世では、市民は投票権と財産を所有する権利を持っていました。

B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

湾

Meaning

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

Example

The boats are anchored in the bay.

ボートは湾に停泊しています。

C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

ゴーヤ

Meaning

a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties

Example

Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.

ゴーヤは血糖値をコントロールするのに優れています。

C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

バイオレメディエーション

Meaning

The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.

Example

Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.

バイオレメディエーションは汚染された土壌から毒素を取り除くのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

陽気

Meaning

cheerful, carefree, and full of joy

Example

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。

C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主な影響

Meaning

the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant

Example

The small town bore the brunt of the storm.

小さな町は嵐の主な影響を受けました。

C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

硬い毛; 怒りで反応する

Meaning

to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber

Example

The cat bristled when it saw the dog.

猫は犬を見て、毛が逆立った。

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 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 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Example

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

C1 adjective /bəˈzɜːrk/

berserk

狂気

Meaning

Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.

Example

The fans went berserk when their team won the championship.

ファンはチームが優勝したとき、狂気になった。

A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

ボート

Meaning

a small vessel for traveling over water

Example

We took a small boat to cross the river.

私たちは川を渡るために小さなボートに乗りました。

A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

退屈

Meaning

not interesting or exciting; dull.

Example

The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.

講義は退屈すぎて、何人かの学生が眠ってしまった。

A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

赤ちゃん

Meaning

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

Example

The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.

赤ちゃんはベビーベッドで静かに寝ています。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

野蛮

Meaning

extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization

Example

The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.

戦争犯罪の野蛮さは国際社会全体を衝撃に陥れた。