Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
barrel
大樽
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
C1 adjective
Barren
不毛の; 荒涼とした; 生産性がない; 不生産的
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
B2 noun/verb
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.
B1 noun
barrier
障壁
Meaning
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Example
The barrier prevented entry.
B1 noun
barriers
障壁
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
C1 preposition
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.
C1 noun
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.
C1 verb
barter
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
C1 noun
barter system
物々交換システム
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
C2 noun
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.
A2 verb
base
基づく
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
A2 noun
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.
C1 noun
baseboard
基板
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
C1 adjective
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.
B1 noun
Basement
地下室
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
C1 adjective
Bashful
恥ずかしがり屋; 内気な; 控えめな; 簡単に恥ずかしくなる
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
A2 adjective
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.
B1 adverb
basically
基本的に
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
B2 noun
Basil
バジル
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
C1 noun
Basil Seeds
バジルシード
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
B1 noun
basis
基礎
Meaning
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Example
Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
C1 verb
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.
A2 noun
basket
かご
Meaning
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
Example
She carried the apples in a basket.
A2 noun
basketball
Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.