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Moss definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/mɔːs/
(koke)

a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places

"Green moss covered the old stone wall."

"緑の苔が古い石の壁を覆っていました。" (midori no koke ga furui ishi no kabe o utte imashita.)
adjective C1
/ˈmɒsi/
苔むしている; 苔が生えている (kokemushiteiru; koke ga haeteiru)

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

"The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation."

"古い木の幹は苔むしており、緑の植物で覆われていました。" (Furui ki no miki wa kokemushite ori, midori no shokubutsu de owareteimashita.)
most vulnerable nation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən
最も脆弱な国 (mottomo zeijaku na kuni)

A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.

"Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change."

"バングラデシュは気候変動に最も脆弱な国の一つです。" (Banguradesh wa kikou hendou ni mottomo zeijaku na kuni no hitotsu desu.)
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Motherly (madarī)

adjective C1
/ˈmʌðərli/
母性的 (boseiteki)

having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective

"She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children."

"彼女はすべての子供たちに母親のようなケアと愛情を示しました。" (Kanojo wa subete no kodomotachi ni hahaoya no youna kea to aijou wo shimeshimashita.)
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motif

noun C1
/moʊˈtiːf/

A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.

"The motif of love is central to the novel."

Motor lorry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/
トラック (torakku)

a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck

"The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market."

"そのモーター車は新鮮な野菜を市場に届けました。" (Sono mōtāsha wa shinsen na yasai o ichiba ni todokemashita.)
Mould definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/moʊld/
型(鋳型) (morudo)

a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus

"She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies."

"彼女はキャンディーを作るために型にチョコレートを流し込んだ。" (Kanojo wa kyandii o tsukuru tame ni kata ni chokoreeto o nagashikonda.)
mountaineer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/
登山者 (tozan-sha)

A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.

"The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb."

"登山者は長い登山の後、頂上に到達しました。" (Tozan-sha wa nagai tozan no ato, chōjō ni tōtatsu shimashita.)
adjective C1
/ˈmaʊntənəs/
山岳地帯の (sangaku chitai no)

Having many mountains; very large or huge in size.

"They traveled through a mountainous region of Nepal."

"彼らはネパールの山岳地帯を通って旅行しました。" (Karera wa Nepāru no sangaku chitai o tōtte ryokō shimashita.)
Mourner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɔːr.nər/
喪に服する人 (sō ni fukusuru hito)

a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died

"The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects."

"喪に服する人々は墓地に集まり、敬意を表しました。" (sō ni fukusuru hitobito wa bochi ni atsumari, keii o hyōshimashita.)
adjective C1
/ˈmɔːrn.fəl/
悲しい (kanashī)

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

"The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones."

"悲しい歌は彼女に失った愛する人々を思い出させました。" (Kanashī uta wa kanojo ni ushinatta aisuru hitobito o omoidasasemashita.)
noun C1
/ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/
一口 (hito-kuchi)

the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase

"He took a big mouthful of water after the run."

"彼はランニングの後で大きな一口水を飲んだ。" (Kare wa ranningu no ato de ookina hitokuchi mizu wo nonda.)
adjective C1
/ˈmuː.və.bl̩/
可動の; ポータブル; 移動可能 (kado no; pōtaburu; idō kanō)

capable of being moved; not fixed in position

"The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily."

"家具は可動なので、部屋を簡単に再配置できます。" (kagu wa kadō nanode, heya o kantan ni saihaichi dekimasu.)
verb C1
/ˈmʌd.əl/
混乱させる (konran saseru)

to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something

"He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report."

"彼は書類を混乱させ、報告書を見つけられなかった。" (Kare wa shorui o konran sase, hōkokusho o mitsukerarenakatta.)
Muffler definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmʌflər/
マフラー (mafurā)

a device on a vehicle's exhaust to reduce noise; also a scarf worn around the neck for warmth

"The car's muffler needs to be replaced."

"車のマフラーは交換する必要があります。" (Kuruma no mafurā wa kōkan suru hitsuyō ga arimasu.)
multifaceted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd/
多面的 (tamen teki)

having many different aspects or features

"Her career is multifaceted, involving teaching, research, and writing."

"彼女のキャリアは多面的で、教育、研究、執筆が含まれています。" (Kanojo no kyaria wa tamen teki de, kyōiku, kenkyū, shippitsu ga fukumarete imasu.)
noun C1
/ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/
多様性 (tayousei)

A large number or variety of something.

"The project faced a multiplicity of challenges."

"プロジェクトは多様な課題に直面しました。" (Purojekuto wa tayou na kadai ni chokumen shimashita.)
multiplier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/
乗数 (josu)

a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else

"In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth."

"経済学では、政府支出が成長の乗数となることがある。" (keizaigaku dewa seifu shishutsu ga seicho no josu to naru koto ga aru)
noun C1
/ˈmʌltɪtuːd/
多数 (tashū)

A large number of people or things.

"A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium."

"スタジアムに多数のファンが集まりました。" (Sutajiamu ni tashū no fan ga atsumarimashita.)
verb C1
/ˈmʌmbəl/

To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.

"He mumbled an apology before leaving."

mundane definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/mʌnˈdeɪn/
平凡 (heibon)

lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary

"She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling."

"彼女は旅行をして平凡な日常から逃げようとした。" (Kanojo wa ryokou o shite heibon na nichijou kara nigeyou to shita.)
municipal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/
市営の (shiei no)

relating to a city or town or its local government

"The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park."

"市営当局は公園の維持管理を担当しています。" (Shiei tōkyoku wa kōen no iji kanri o tantō shiteimasu.)
municipality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

a city or town that has its own local government

"The municipality is planning to build a new library."

Mural definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmjʊərəl/
壁画 (hekiga)

A large painting or artwork applied directly to a wall or ceiling surface.

"The artist painted a mural on the side of the school building."

"アーティストは学校の建物の側面に壁画を描きました。" (Ātisuto wa gakkō no tatemono no sokumen ni hekiga o kakimashita.)
adjective C1
/ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/
殺人的; 殺意を持っている; 極端に暴力的; 血に飢えた (maadarasu; satsui wo motteiru; kyokutani bouryokuteki; chi ni ueta)

having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty

"The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone."

"彼の目にあった殺人的な視線はみんなを恐怖させた。" (Kare no me ni atta maadarasu-teki na shisen wa minna wo kyoufu saseta.)
adjective C1
/ˈmɜːki/
濁った (nigotta)

Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.

"We avoided swimming in the murky river."

"私たちは濁った川で泳ぐのを避けました。" (Watashitachi wa nigotta kawa de oyogu no o sakemashita.)
verb C1
/ˈmɜːrmər/
つぶやく (tsubuyaku)

To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.

"She murmured a prayer before going to sleep."

"彼女は寝る前に祈りをささやきました。" (Kanojo wa neru mae ni inori o sasayakimashita.)
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muse

verb, noun C1
/mjuːz/

to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer

"She sat by the window to muse about her future."

Mustard seeds definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/
マスタードシード (masutādo shīdo)

small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment

"Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes."

"マスタードシードは、料理に加える前に、そのナッツのような風味を引き出すために熱い油で炒められることがよくあります。" (Masutādo shīdo wa, ryōri ni kuwaeru mae ni, sono nattsu no yō na fūmi o hikidasu tame ni atsui abura de itamerareru koto ga yoku arimasu.)
verb, noun C1
/ˈmʌstər/
集める / 勇気を出す (atsumeru / yūki o dasu)

to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength

"He mustered enough courage to face the challenge."

"彼は挑戦に立ち向かうために十分な勇気を集めました。" (Kare wa chōsen ni tachimukau tame ni jūbun na yūki o atsumemashita.)
verb C1
/ˈmjuːteɪt/
突然変異する (totsuzenhen'i suru)

To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.

"The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain."

"ウイルスはより危険な株にミュートすることができます。" (Uirusu wa yori kiken na kabu ni myuuto suru koto ga dekimasu.)
noun C1
/mjuːˈteɪʃn/
突然変異、遺伝的変化 (totsuzen hen'i, iden-teki henka)

A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.

"Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder."

"科学者たちは、その障害を引き起こした遺伝的な突然変異を発見しました。" (Kagakusha-tachi wa, sono shougai o hikiokoshita iden-teki na totsuzen hen'i o hakken shimashita.)
adjective C1
/ˈmjuːtɪd/
muted (ミューテッド) (myutedd)

softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued

"The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey."

"部屋は青と灰色の muted な色合いで塗られていました。" (Heya wa ao to haiiro no myutedd na iroai de nurareteimashita.)
noun C1
/ˈmjuːtɪni/
反乱 (hanran)

an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

"The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain."

"船員たちはキャプテンに対して反乱を起こした。" (Sen'in-tachi wa kyaputen ni taishite hanran o okoshita.)
mutter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈmʌtər/
呟く (tsubuyaku)

to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation

"He muttered something under his breath as he walked away."

"彼は歩きながら何かを呟いた。" (Kare wa aruki nagara nanika o tsubuyaita.)
adjective C1
/maɪˈɑːpɪk/
近視的な、視野が狭い (kinshitekina, shiya ga semai)

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness

"The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses."

"その会社の近視的な戦略は、長期的な損失を招いた。" (Sono kaisha no kinshiteki na senryaku wa, chōkitekina sonshitsu o manekita.)
noun/adjective C1
/ˈmɪriəd/
無数 (musuu)

a countless or extremely great number

"There are myriad stars in the night sky."

"夜空には無数の星がある。" (Yozora ni wa musuu no hoshi ga aru.)
noun/adjective C1
/ˈmɪstɪk/
神秘的な、精神的な探求者 (mishitikuna, seishintekina tankyūsha)

relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight

"The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery."

"その神秘的な探求者は瞑想と精神的発見に人生を捧げました。" (Sono mishitekina tankyūsha wa meisō to seishinteki hakken ni jinsei o sasagemashita.)