also: シービー
noun
Citizens' Band; CB radio
Abbreviation for Citizens' Band radio; used in contexts such as CB無線.
彼はCB無線でトラック仲間と話している。
He talks with fellow truckers via CB radio.
noun
Abbreviation for 転換社債 (convertible bond); used in financial contexts.
See also: 転換社債
このCBは株式に転換できる。
This convertible bond can be converted into shares.
noun
chronic bronchitis
Medical abbreviation for 慢性気管支炎; used in clinical contexts.
See also: 慢性気管支炎
CBの患者は禁煙が勧められる。
Patients with chronic bronchitis are advised to quit smoking.
noun
chemical and biological weapons
Abbreviation for chemical and biological (weapons); often used in military or security contexts.
CB兵器の使用は国際法で禁止されている。
The use of chemical and biological weapons is prohibited under international law.
noun
center back; centre back
Sports abbreviation for センターバック; used in soccer and similar team sports.
See also: センターバック
彼はチームのCBとして先発出場した。
He started as the team's center back.
noun
community business
Abbreviation for community business; used in social enterprise and local development contexts.
この地域ではCBが活性化に貢献している。
Community businesses are contributing to revitalization in this area.