1.
brake
A device for slowing or stopping a vehicle or machine.
2.
restraint; check
Something that slows down or restrains progress or activity (figurative).
ブレーキ refers to the brake mechanism in vehicles and also used figuratively.
Common collocations
- ブレーキを踏む (to step on the brake)
- ブレーキをかける (to apply the brake; to put the brakes on)
- ブレーキが利く (brakes work)
- ブレーキが利かない (brakes don't work)
- 急ブレーキ (sudden braking)
Types of brakes
The opposite of ブレーキ is アクセル (accelerator).
Related Words
Antonym:
アクセル (accelerator)
Related:
タイヤ (tire)
Compare:
ペダル (pedal)
Related:
フットブレーキ (foot brake)