ビーム
Meanings
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Refers to a beam of light, radiation, or energy, as well as a structural beam in engineering contexts. Used in both technical and everyday language.
The laser beam hit the wall.
This bridge is supported by steel beams.
Usage patterns
- ビームを発射するto fire/emit a beam
The robot fired a beam from its eyes.
- ビームが当たるfor a beam to hit/strike (something)
The sun's beam hits the window and it's warm.
- ビームを浴びるto be bathed in/exposed to a beam
I was exposed to a radiation beam during the examination.