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A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

借りる
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
ちょっとあなたのペンを借りてもいいですか？
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏見者
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
他人の意見を聞こうとしなかったため、彼は偏見者と呼ばれました。
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

兄弟
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
私の兄は私より2歳年上です。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

暗い、無知な
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
探検家たちはガイドなしで暗い森の中で迷子になった。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低い男性の声
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
歌手のバリトンの声は観客に感銘を与えました。
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

爆撃
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
その都市は戦争中に激しい爆撃に耐えた。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

バグル
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
兵士は式典の開始を合図するためにバグルを吹いた
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。
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

お風呂; 浴槽
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
私は毎晩、熱いお風呂に入ります。
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

設計図
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
建築家は新しい建物のために設計図を提示しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

ぼやけさせる
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
彼の心は疲れによってぼやけていた。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

会計係
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
会計係は新しい図書館の予算を承認しました。
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。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

底; 最下部
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
宝物の箱は海の底にあった。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

生まれつきの権利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由はすべての個人の生まれつきの権利と見なされます。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

遅れる
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
渋滞が私たちのパーティーへの到着を遅らせました。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

バイオ燃料
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
バイオ燃料は従来のエネルギー源への依存を減らします。
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

ボトルネック
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
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。
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 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 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。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
苦瓜はその苦味を減らすために香辛料と一緒に調理されます。
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。
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

弓
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
射手は弓を引いて、ターゲットを狙った。
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

とげ、鋭いコメント
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
釣り針には、魚が逃げないように小さなとげがあります。
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

裏切り者; 不忠者
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
裏切り者は暴露され、厳しい結果に直面しました。
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。
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。
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。
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 /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

ビジネス; 事業; 商業
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
彼は大学を卒業後、自分のビジネスを始めました。
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。
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

膨れた
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
大きな食事の後、彼は膨れた感じで不快に感じていた。
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 /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

ブイヨン
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
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。
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

大きなボウル
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
彼女は大きなボウルで材料を混ぜました。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

かろうじて; ちょうど; ほとんどない
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
私はかろうじて試験に合格しました。
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。
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

鈍器で殴る
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
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。
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 /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 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的な
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
官僚的な手続きはしばしばプロジェクトの承認を遅らせる。
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

明るい
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
そのアーティストは絵画に明るい色を使いました。
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。
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

ベルト
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
彼は走りに行く前にベルトを締めました。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

有害な
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
彼の有害な影響がコミュニティを破壊した。
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

偽る
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
彼の落ち着いた顔は彼の内なる不安を偽っていた。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

小さな装飾品
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
棚は彼女の旅行から持ち帰った古い小さな装飾品でいっぱいだった。
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

ボンベイフィッシュ
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
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。
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。
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 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 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

授与する
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
王は勇敢な兵士に栄誉を授けました。
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

噂を広める
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
スキャンダルは町ですぐに広まりました。
A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

美しさ
Meaning
the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness
Example
The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
夕日の美しさに息を呑んだ。
A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

予約
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
私は事前にホテルの部屋を予約しました。
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

簡潔に
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
問題を簡潔に説明してください。
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低い男性の声 / ベースギター
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
彼はコンサートでベースギターを弾いた。
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。
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
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 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

山賊
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者は山中で山賊に襲われました。
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

野蛮人; 無礼な人
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
その裕福なビジネスマンは実際には他の人々に対して敬意を示さなかった野蛮人でした。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

一直線
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
彼はパーティーに入ったとたん、食べ物のテーブルに直行しました。
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 /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

本の製本工
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
古い本の製本工は古文書を慎重に修復しました。
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。
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

包囲する
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
その都市は敵軍によって包囲されました。
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

参考文献リスト
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
レポートには最後に詳細な参考文献リストが含まれています。
A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

骨
Meaning
any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame
Example
The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.
医者は、骨が骨折後完全に治癒したと言いました。
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

困惑させる
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
複雑な指示は学生を困惑させました。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯れ病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干ばつは農家の作物にとって枯れ病でした。
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

根拠のない; 事実無根の; 無根拠の
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
彼に対する告発は完全に根拠のないものでした。
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

爆弾
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
爆弾処理班は爆発装置を慎重に無力化しました。
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

膿瘍; フロンケル
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
彼の首にできた痛みを伴う膿瘍には医療処置が必要だった。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

弁護士
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
弁護士は裁判官の前で情熱的にケースを弁論しました。
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

ビジネス
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
彼は20年間、レストランのビジネスをしてきました。
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

壊した；無一文
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
昨夜スマホを壊してしまい、今は無一文です。
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。
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

ブロックする
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
倒れた木が道路をブロックしています。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

バターフィッシュ
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
バターフィッシュはベンガル料理で人気があります。
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

集中攻撃または速攻
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
政治家は記者からの厳しい質問の集中攻撃に直面していました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

国境
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
彼らは電車でフランスとスペインの間の国境を越えました。
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？
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。
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。
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

退屈させる
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
講義は学生を退屈させ始めた。
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

バットで打つ
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
彼女は魅力的にまばたきしている。
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

噛む; 鋭い寒さ; 厳しい批評
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
鋭い寒さで皆が震えた。
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最善の努力
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
彼は時間通りに仕事を終えるために最善の努力をした。
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

向かう；取りかかる
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
夕食後、彼女は読書のため自分の部屋へ向かった。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

祝福
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
その雨は干ばつに苦しむ農民たちにとって祝福でした。
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
車は高速道路で故障しました。
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。
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

交渉する
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
彼女は地元の市場で交渉するのが好きです。
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。
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

慈悲深い, 寛大な
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
寛大な指導者は病院を建設するために資金を寄付しました。
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

忙しい
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
彼は電話に出るのがあまりにも忙しい。
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 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。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。
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。
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

雄牛
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
雄牛は赤い旗に向かって畑を突進した。
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆発、強い衝撃
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
爆発は建物を通して強力な爆風を送った。
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

ブレンダー
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
彼女は美味しいスムージーを作るためにブレンダーを使いました。
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。
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

自転車
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
彼女は毎日自転車で仕事に行きます。
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益者
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
彼女は父親の遺産の唯一の受益者です。
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

魅了する / 欺いて引きつける
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
彼女はストーリーテリングで観客を魅了した。