Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun/verb
bust
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
C1 verb, noun
bustle
騒々しさ、忙しさ
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
C2 adjective
busty
胸が豊かな
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
A1 adjective
busy
忙しい
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
A1 verb
but
頭突きする
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
B1 noun
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.
B2 noun, verb
butt
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
C2 noun
butte
ビュート
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
A1 noun
Butter
バター
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
C2 noun
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.
A2 noun
Butter-fly
蝶
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
A2 noun
butterfly
蝶々
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
C2 noun
Butterfly Pea
蝶豆
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
B2 noun
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.
A2 noun
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.
C1 noun, verb
buttress
支柱, 支え
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
C2 adjective
buxom
豊満で魅力的な女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
A1 verb
buy
買う
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
B1 noun
buyer
買い手
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
B1 noun, verb
buzz
ブーンという音
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
A1 preposition
by
によって
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
C1 noun
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.
A1 interjection
bye
さようなら
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
C1 noun/adjective
bygone
過ぎ去った
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.