Lexical entry
バリア
baria
A physical or conceptual obstacle, such as a wall or defensive shield.
Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource uncertain
Meaning
Refers to physical obstacles like walls or hurdles, as well as conceptual barriers. In children's play, it often denotes an imaginary invincible shield.
- physical or metaphorical barrier
- imaginary defensive shield
Examples
Example Sentences
彼は心のバリアをなかなか解こうとしない。
かれはこころのばりあをなかなかとこうとしない。
He doesn't easily lower his emotional barriers.
generated example
魔法使いが村の周囲に強力なバリアを張った。
まほうつかいがむらのしゅういにきょうりょくなばりあをはった。
The wizard cast a powerful barrier around the village.
generated example
言語のバリアを乗り越えて協力し合う。
げんごのばりあをのりこえてきょうりょくしあう。
We cooperate by overcoming the language barrier.
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Related
Evidence and Provenance
- Data source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review flags
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- Active language
- English