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B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

祝福; 贈り物;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
良い健康を持つことは、私たちが大切にすべき祝福です。
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

肉屋
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
肉屋は私たちの夕食のために最高の牛肉の切り身を勧めました。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生児
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
彼は怒りで彼をバスタードと呼んだ。
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

買い手
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
買い手は支払い前に車を検査しました。
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

自慢する
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
彼はいつも高価な車について自慢している。
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

ランニングシャツ
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
彼はシャツの下に綿のバニアンを着ました。
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

穏やかで心地よい温かさ;癒し。
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
私たちは穏やかな夏の夕方に散歩を楽しみました。
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。
A2 adjective /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

british

イギリスの
Meaning
relating to Great Britain or its people
Example
She loves British culture and traditions.
彼女はイギリスの文化と伝統が大好きです。
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑させる
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
数学の問題は私を完全に困惑させます。
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

適切な; ふさわしい; 特定の状況や人に適している
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
彼は重要な機会にふさわしい正式な服を着ていた。
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

飲み物
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
食事に温かい飲み物または冷たい飲み物をお望みですか?
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。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

ヨシ
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
池は風に揺れる高いヨシで囲まれていました。
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

好戦的または攻撃的
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
彼の好戦的な態度はしばしば衝突を引き起こします。
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏見, バイアス
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
裁判官はバイアスなしでいなければならない。
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

冗談を言う
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
彼らはカフェで冗談交じりの会話をしていた。
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 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 /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 verb /buːm/

boom

轟音
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
雷が空を鳴り響かせた。
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 /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

バクルの花
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
バクルの花の甘い香りが村の夕方の空気を満たしていた。
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。
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

残虐さ
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
その攻撃の残虐さは地域全体を震撼させた。
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。
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

黒くする
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
火事の煙が壁を黒くし始めた。
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 /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

バブーン
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
バブーンの群れはサバンナの水場の周りに集まりました。
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 /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。
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

バランス
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
権力のバランスは対立を防ぎます。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑した
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
彼は複雑な指示を聞いた後、困惑したように見えました。
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。
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 /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。
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

しみ
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
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。
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
彼らはパーティーのために酒を買った。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

物々交換者
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
物々交換者は果物を陶器と交換しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

必要である
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
すべての市民は法律を守るべきです。
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

大切な人を失う
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
彼女は昨年、夫を亡くしました。
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

ブレザー
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
彼はイベントでネイビーブルーのブレザーを着て鋭く見えました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

二つに分かれた
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
川は島の周りを流れる際に二つに分かれました。
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.
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手は失われた愛について感動的なバラッドを披露しました。
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

ひげ
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
彼は冬の間に長いひげを伸ばしました。
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 noun breɪn

brain

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。
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

銀行家
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
銀行家は書類を確認した後、ローンを承認しました。
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 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。
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

二ヶ月の期間
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
学術プログラムは6つのバイメスターに分かれています。
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

持ってくる
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
明日、クラスに本を持ってきてください。
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

泥や水を引きずって物を濡らし、汚し、乱れさせる
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
子供たちは雨の中で遊んだ後、濡れて泥だらけで家に帰った。
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

冗談
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
同僚たちは会議中に軽いバンターを楽しんだ。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

ナス
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
母は昼食にナスのカレーを作りました。
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。
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹き消す
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
彼女は誕生日ケーキのろうそくを吹き消した。
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

障壁
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
言語の壁がコミュニケーションを困難にすることがあります。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
その会社はテクノロジー業界の先駆者と見なされています。
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。
B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

障壁
Meaning
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Example
The barrier prevented entry.
その障壁は入場を防ぎました。
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

陳腐
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
そのスピーチは陳腐と独創性の欠如で批判されました。
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

封鎖
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
海上封鎖により物資が港に届くのを防ぎました。
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

固定する
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
彼らは嵐の前にハッチをしっかりと固定した。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

頑固
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
頑固なプリンターは最も必要な時に動作を拒否しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

市民(裕福な中産階級)
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
その市民は、町で繁栄している商人として尊敬されていました。
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

燃焼
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
ゴミを燃やすことは大気汚染を悪化させます。
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.
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

背景
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
彼女は数学とコンピュータサイエンスの強力な背景を持っています。
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

パン
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
今朝ベーカリーで新鮮なパンを買いました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

冒涜
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
いくつかの国では、冒涜は罰せられる犯罪です。
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
彼女は秘密を胸にしまっておいた。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

騒々しい
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
誕生日パーティーで子供たちは騒々しかった。
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 房; 一束
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
彼女は母親のために庭から花束を摘んできました。
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

無駄な
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

ベッドシーツ
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
清潔な白いベッドシーツは彼女の肌に柔らかく感じました。
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。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

ありきたりなアイデア
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
彼のスピーチは、努力についての古いありきたりなアイデアでいっぱいだった。
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。
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小川 / 容認する
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
その村は清らかな小川の近くに建てられました。
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸せ
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

大声で自慢する
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ロープを固定する
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
クライマーはパートナーにロープをしっかりと確保するように頼んだ。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚かましい
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
彼はみんなの前で厚かましい嘘をついた。
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。
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

燃える
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
キャンドルは数時間燃え続けます。
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.
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

ベンチ
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
学生たちはベンチに座った。
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

青ざめる
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
彼女は血を見て顔色が青ざめた。
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

困惑させる
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
パズルの複雑さが彼の頭を困惑させた。
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

水深測定学
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
バチメトリーは海洋の地形を理解するために不可欠です。
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。
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 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

でこぼこした; ざらざらした
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
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。
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆われた; 空; 最小限
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
部屋の裸の壁は何か飾りが必要だった。
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

誕生; 起源; 始まり;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
彼らの最初の子供の誕生は喜ばしい瞬間でした。
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

斬首する
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
歴史的記録は、罰として裏切り者が斬首された様子を描写している。
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 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/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

バンパー
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
農家は今年、大収穫を祝いました。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

汚す
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
彼の服は泥で汚れていた。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

偏見
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
彼女の偏見は、異なる信念を持つ人々を受け入れることを妨げていた。
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

鳴き声
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
ロバは畑で大声で鳴き始めました。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

理髪師
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
理髪師は彼の結婚式のために完璧なヘアカットをしました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

慈悲深い, 親切な
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
先生の寛大な態度が学生たちを快適にさせた。
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。
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。
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

ボウル
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
彼女は大きな陶器のボウルにスープを盛った。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

裁判所の執行官
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
裁判官が法廷に入ったとき、執行官は皆に立ち上がるように言いました。
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

バランスの取れた
Meaning
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
Example
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
健康のためにはバランスの取れた食事が重要です。
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。