Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
blasphemy
冒涜
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
B2 noun, verb
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.
C1 adjective
blatant
明白な
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
B2 verb
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 adjective
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.
C2 verb
blazon
表示する
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
B2 adjective
bleak
陰鬱な
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
B1 verb
bleed
出血する
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
C1 noun
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.
B2 verb
blend
混ぜる
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
B1 noun
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.
B1 verb
bless
祝福する
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
B1 noun
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.
C1 noun
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.
C1 adjective
blighted
荒廃した
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
A2 adjective
blind
Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
B2 verb
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.
C2 adjective
blinkered
視野が狭い
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
C1 noun
Bliss
完全な幸せ; 大きな喜び
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
C1 noun
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.
C2 adjective
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.
C2 adjective
blithesome
陽気
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
C1 verb
bloat
膨らむ
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.