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B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

跳ね返る
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
ボールは壁に当たって跳ね返り、窓に当たりました。
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

男の子
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
その男の子は遊び場を走り回った。
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

ベテルナッツ
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
ベテルナッツは南アジアの多くの国で一般的に噛まれています。
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

げっぷをする
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
ソーダを飲んだ後、彼は大きなげっぷをした。
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。
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。
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

酒
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。
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

花嫁
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
美しい花嫁は白いウェディングドレスを着て通路を歩いた。
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱; 騒がしい混乱
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
火災警報後、教室は完全に混乱していました。
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。
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

邪魔する
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
あなたが働いているときに邪魔をしたくありません。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

誰かが何かをすることが必要または適切である
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
試験の前に勉強することが必要です。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
彼女は大学で生物学的な科学を学んでいます。
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.
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。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

落ち着かせる
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
キャプテンは不安な乗組員を落ち着かせようとした。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

寝たきり
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
高齢の男性は数ヶ月間寝たきりになっています。
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。
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。
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

無頓着
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
彼女はルールを無頓着に無視した。
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。
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

ブルーブラッド
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
彼女は数世代にわたる王室の遺産を持つブルーブラッドの家族から来ました。
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

放送する
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
試合はテレビで生放送されました。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

汚す
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
彼は虚偽の噂で彼女の良い名前を汚そうとした。
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。
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。
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

ブラックソルト
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
フルーツサラダの風味を引き立てるために、ブラックソルトをひとつまみ加えてください。
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 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。
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

簡潔な; 短い
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
弁護士は次の裁判についての詳細なブリーフを受け取った。
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
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 /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

一種の大型木管楽器
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
オーケストラは素晴らしいバスーンのソロを披露しました。
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

野蛮な; 残忍な; 未開の
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
囚人に対する野蛮な扱いは人権団体によって非難された。
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

編み込み
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

ベコニアン
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
研究者は観察と実験のためにベコニアンアプローチを採用しました。
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。
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

おしゃべりする
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
赤ちゃんは一日中おしゃべりしています。
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

獣のような
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
囚人たちは獣のような扱いを受けた。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

バイオスフィア
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
気候変動はバイオスフィア全体に影響を与えています。
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。
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

バーレスク
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
その劇は伝統的なオペラの巧妙なバーレスクでした。
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.
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。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

基礎
Meaning
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Example
Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
信頼は強い関係の基礎です。
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

ボタン
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
デバイスを起動するにはボタンを押してください。
A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

最高
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
彼女はクラスで最高の生徒です。
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。
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。
B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

祝福する
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
牧師は会衆を祝福しました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

ボーナス
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
彼女は優れた仕事のパフォーマンスに対する年末ボーナスを受け取った。
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。
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。
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

支援する；バックアップする；後退する
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
システムを更新する前にファイルをバックアップしてください。
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

戦い
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
兵士たちは最終決戦の準備をしました。
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。
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

建設する
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
彼らは私たちの近所に新しい学校を建てる予定です。
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

調理中に肉に溶かした脂肪、ジュース、または液体をかけて、ジューシーさを保つ
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
彼女は30分ごとに七面鳥をベイステッドしてジューシーに保ちました。
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

新郎
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
緊張した新郎は祭壇で花嫁の到着を待っていた。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

地下室
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
古い家具は地下室に保管されています。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

欠点
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
鏡には表面に小さな欠点があった。
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。
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 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。
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

予兆する
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
暗い雲は激しい嵐を予兆しています。
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。
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。
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

包帯
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
看護師は彼のけがをした腕に包帯を巻いた。
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

陰口を言う
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
同僚の陰口を言うのはよくない。
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。
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 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 /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。
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

慈悲深い, 寛大な, 親切な
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
彼の寛大な性格は彼をとても愛される人にしました。
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 /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。
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。
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 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

変わり者
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
通りの古い男は少し変わり者だが、無害だ。
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。
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 /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸法
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
呼吸法はストレスや不安を減らすのに役立ちます。
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 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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

お世辞
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
彼女は彼の支持を得るためにあらゆるお世辞を使った。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

地方条例
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
市議会は、街頭の販売業者を規制する新しい条例を可決しました。
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

血のない
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
革命は驚くべきことに血を流さなかった。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

裸の状態
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
部屋の裸の状態が冷たく居心地の悪い感じを与えた。
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

取り上げる
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
彼女はマネージャーと給料の話題を取り上げることに決めました。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

適切である
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
会社は顧客の意見に耳を傾けるべきです。
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 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。
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

日向ぼっこ
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
猫は日差しの差す窓辺で日向ぼっこをしている。
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。
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。
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

遺贈する
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
科学者は彼の研究論文を大学に遺贈した。
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。
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 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。
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

隔年の
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
その隔年の祭りは何千人もの訪問者を引き付けます。
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下; 下方
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
宝物は古い木の下にあります。
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。
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。