車が急に止まったので、咄嗟にブレーキを踏んだ。
The car stopped suddenly, so I instantly stepped on the brake.
Japanese
ブレーキ
ブレーキ
Meaning: brake
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Example sentences
I stepped on the brake to stop the car.
危ないと思って、とっさにブレーキを踏んだ。
Thinking it was dangerous, I reflexively stepped on the brakes.
長距離ドライブの前に、車のブレーキを整備した。
Before the long-distance drive, I maintained the car's brakes.
ブレーキが遅れていたら、あわや大惨事になるところだった。
If the braking had been delayed, it was almost a huge disaster.
Usage Notes
A device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle. Figuratively, it can mean something that hinders progress.
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