JLPT N1
ビーム
ビーム is the Japanese loanword for “beam.” It can mean both a ray of light and a structural support.
Readings
1 Noun
"Ray" / "Stream of Energy"
A focused stream of light, energy, or particles, such as a laser beam or a ray of sunlight.
Example
敵 の 宇宙船 から 強力な ビーム が 発射 され た 。
A powerful beam was fired from the enemy spaceship.
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2 Noun
"Structural Beam"
A long, sturdy piece of wood, metal, or concrete used as a support in construction.
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