バイブ
Meanings
Abbreviation of バイブレーター. Refers specifically to a personal massager or sex toy.
See also: バイブレーター
My friend jokingly gave me a vibrator as a present.
vibe; feeling; atmosphere
From English 'vibe'. Used to describe the mood or atmosphere of a place, person, or situation. Often written ヴァイブ to emphasize the pronunciation.
This café has a relaxing vibe.
Her vibe is always positive.
vibraphone; vibes (musical instrument)
Abbreviation of ビブラフォン. Refers to the percussion instrument.
See also: ビブラフォン
I play the vibraphone in a jazz band.
Abbreviation of バイブレーション. Refers to physical oscillation or shaking, often in technical or mechanical contexts.
See also: バイブレーション
The engine's vibration is transmitted to the steering wheel.
Usage patterns
- バイブを使うto use a vibrator
She sometimes uses a vibrator on nights alone.
- 〈人〉とバイブが合うto click with someone; to have matching vibes with someone
Even though it was our first meeting, we clicked with him right away.
- バイブを演奏するto play the vibraphone
He plays the vibraphone in a jazz band.
- 〈物〉をバイブにするto set (a phone) to vibrate mode
I keep my phone on vibrate mode while on the train.