Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
Brickbat
レンガの破片; 厳しい批判または非難
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
B1 noun
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.
B1 noun
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.
A2 noun
Bridge
橋
Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
B2 verb
bridging
橋を架ける、接続を作る
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
C1 noun
Bridle
手綱; 騎馬用具
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
B1 noun
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.
B1 adverb
Briefly
簡潔に
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
C1 noun
brigade
消防隊
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
C2 noun
brigadier
ブリガディア
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
C2 noun
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.
A2 adjective
Bright
明るい
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
B2 verb
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.
B1 adverb
brightly
明るく
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
B1 adjective
brilliant
素晴らしい
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
C1 noun
Brim
縁; ヘリ
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
C2 noun
brimstone
Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
C2 adjective
brindled
ぶち模様
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
C1 noun
brine
塩水
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
A1 verb
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.
C2 noun
Brinjal
ナス
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
B2 noun
brink
縁
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
B2 adjective
Brisk
活発な; 速い; 元気な
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
C1 verb, noun
bristle
硬い毛; 怒りで反応する
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.