A drinking establishment where people mainly go to have alcoholic drinks; typically has a counter and a bartender.
仕事帰りに同僚とバーで一杯飲んだ。
I had a drink at a bar with a coworker after work.
あのバーはカクテルが美味しいと評判だ。
That bar is reputed to have good cocktails.
静かなバーでジャズを聴きながら過ごしたい。
I want to spend time listening to jazz in a quiet bar.
A counter or counter area in an establishment where food or drinks are served (the physical bar/counter).
カウンターの一番端の席に座ってバーテンダーと話した。
I sat at the end seat of the counter and talked with the bartender.
ライブハウスのバーでドリンクを注文した。
I ordered a drink at the bar in the live music venue.
朝はこのカフェのバーカウンターでコーヒーを飲む人が多い。
Many people drink coffee at this cafe's bar counter in the morning.
A horizontal bar used in sports or dance — e.g., the crossbar in athletics or soccer, or the ballet barre.
跳躍の練習でバーをまたぐのが難しかった。
It was hard to clear the bar during jump practice.
バレエのレッスンではバーに手を置いてストレッチをする。
In ballet lessons we place our hands on the barre and stretch.