Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Massive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈmæsɪv/
巨大な (kyodaina)

extremely large, heavy, or solid in size or degree

"The company made a massive investment in renewable energy."

"その会社は再生可能エネルギーに巨額の投資をしました。" (Sono kaisha wa saiseikanō enerugī ni kyogaku no tōshi o shimashita.)
mate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/meɪt/
友達, 相棒 (tomodachi, aibou)

a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction

"He went fishing with his old school mate."

"彼は古い学校の友達と釣りに行きました。" (Kare wa furui gakkou no tomodachi to tsuri ni ikimashita.)
Material definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B1
/məˈtɪəriəl/
素材 (sozai)

The substance or matter from which something is made; relating to physical things rather than ideas or emotions.

"The builder brought all the necessary material for the construction."

"建設業者は建設に必要なすべての素材を持ってきました。" (Kensetsugyosha wa kensetsu ni hitsuyou na subete no sozai o motte kimashita.)
mathematics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
数学 (sugaku)

the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations

"Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe."

"数学は私たちが自然界や宇宙のパターンを理解するのに役立ちます。" (Sugaku wa watashitachi ga shizenkai ya uchuu no pataan wo rikai suru no ni yakudachimasu.)
noun/verb B1
/ˈmætərz/
問題 / 重要である (mondai / juuyou de aru)

important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance

"What she thinks really matters to me."

"彼女が思うことは私にとって本当に重要です。" (kanojo ga omou koto wa watashi ni totte hontou ni juuyou desu.)
maximum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B1
/ˈmæksɪməm/
最大 (saidai)

the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible

"She scored the maximum marks in the exam."

"彼女は試験で最大の点数を取った。" (Kanojo wa shiken de saidai no tensuu o totta.)
Meaningful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈmiːnɪŋfəl/
意味のある (imi no aru)

having purpose, value, or significance

"He gave a meaningful smile before leaving the room."

"彼は部屋を出る前に意味のある笑顔を見せた。" (Kare wa heya o deru mae ni imi no aru egao o miseta.)
Means definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/miːnz/
手段; 資源; 方法; (means)

An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources

"They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation."

"彼らにはそんなに高価な休暇を支払う手段がありません。" (karera niwa sonna ni kōka na kyūka o shiharau shudan ga arimasen.)
Meanwhile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈmiːnˌwaɪl/
その間に (sono aida ni)

At the same time; in the intervening period.

"She was cooking dinner; meanwhile, I set the table."

"彼女は夕食を作っていた; その間に、私はテーブルをセットした。" (Kanojo wa yūshoku o tsukutte ita; sono aida ni, watashi wa tēburu o setto shita.)
measure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/ˈmɛʒər/
測定 / 測定基準 (sokutei / sokutei kijun)

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something; a standard unit or plan

"The tailor measured the length of the cloth."

"仕立て屋は布の長さを測りました。" (Shitateya wa nuno no nagasa wo hakarimashita.)
measurement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmeʒərmənt/
測定 (sokutei)

the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring

"The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit."

"仕立て屋はスーツを縫う前に私のウエストの測定を取りました。" (Shitateya wa suutsu o nuu mae ni watashi no uesuto no sokutei o torimashita.)
measures definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈmeʒ.ərz
措置 (sochi)

A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.

"Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions."

"緩和措置は排出量の削減に焦点を合わせています。" (Kanka sochi wa haisutsuryō no sakugen ni shōten o awaseteimasu.)
mechanic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/məˈkænɪk/
メカニック (mekanikku)

a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles

"The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour."

"そのメカニックは1時間以内にエンジンを修理しました。" (Sono mekanikku wa 1 jikan inai ni enjin wo shuuri shimashita.)
medal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɛdəl/
メダル (medaru)

a piece of metal given as an award for achievement

"She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race."

"彼女は100メートル競走で金メダルを獲得しました。" (Kanojo wa 100 mētoru kyōsō de kin medaru o kakutoku shimashita.)
medium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmiːdiəm/
メディア (media)

A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.

"Television is a powerful medium for spreading information."

"テレビは情報を広めるための強力なメディアです。" (Terebi wa jōhō o hiromeru tame no kyōryokuna media desu.)
Melody definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɛlədi/
メロディー (merodii)

A sequence of musical notes that are musically satisfying; a tune.

"The melody of the song stayed in my mind all day."

"その歌のメロディーは一日中私の頭の中に残っていた。" (Sono uta no merodii wa ichinichijuu watashi no atama no naka ni nokotteita.)
melt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/mɛlt/
溶ける (tokeru)

to become liquid through heat

"The ice melted quickly under the sun."

"氷は太陽の下で素早く溶けました。" (Kōri wa taiyō no shita de subayaku tokemashita.)
melting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun, adjective B1
/ˈmeltɪŋ/
溶けること (tokeru koto)

the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender

"The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun."

"氷は強い日差しで早く溶けています。" (Kori wa tsuyoi hizashi de hayaku tokete imasu)
membership definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɛmbərʃɪp/
会員資格 (kaiinshikaku)

The state of being a member of a group, organization, or club.

"Her membership in the gym expires next month."

"ジムの会員資格は来月終了します。" (Jimu no kaiinshikaku wa raigetsu shūryō shimasu.)
Mental definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈmɛntəl/
精神的 (seishinteki)

Relating to the mind, thoughts, or intellectual processes.

"He needs to take a break for his mental health."

"彼は精神的な健康のために休憩が必要です。" (kare wa seishinteki na kenkō no tame ni kyūkei ga hitsuyō desu.)
metal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɛtəl/
金属 (kinzoku)

A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.

"The ring was made of precious metal."

"その指輪は貴金属でできていました。" (Sono yubiwa wa kikinzoku de dekite imashita.)
meter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmiːtər/
メートル (mētoru)

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.

"The technician came to check the electricity meter."

"技術者が電気メーターをチェックしに来ました。" (Gijutsusha ga denki mētā o chekku shi ni kimashita.)
Method definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɛθəd/
方法 (hōhō)

A particular way or process of doing something.

"She explained the method of solving the problem."

"彼女は問題を解決する方法を説明しました。" (Kanojo wa mondai o kaiketsu suru hōhō o setsumei shimashita.)
noun B1
/ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/
顕微鏡 (kenbikyō)

An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.

"The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope."

"科学者は顕微鏡で細菌を観察した。" (Kagakusha wa kenbikyō de saikin o kansatsu shita.)
mid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, preposition, noun B1
/mɪd/
中間 (chukan)

being in the middle of something; the central part or point

"She joined the project in mid June."

"彼女は6月中旬にそのプロジェクトに参加した。" (kanojo wa rokugatsu chujun ni sono purojekuto ni sanka shita)
Midnight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɪdnaɪt/
真夜中 (mayonaka)

twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night

"He reached home just after midnight."

"彼は真夜中過ぎに家に着いた。" (Kare wa mayonaka sugi ni ie ni tsuita.)
military definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B1
/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
軍隊 (guntai)

relating to soldiers, the armed forces, or war

"He decided to join the military after college."

"彼は大学を卒業後、軍隊に参加することに決めた。" (Kare wa daigaku o sotsugyou go, guntai ni sanka suru koto ni kimeta.)
Milkman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɪlk.mæn/
牛乳配達員 (gyūnyū haitatsuin)

a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses

"The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning."

"牛乳配達員は毎朝私たちの家に新鮮なミルクを届けます。" (Gyūnyū haitatsuin wa mai asa watashitachi no ie ni shinsen na miruku o todokemasu.)
Millionaire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/
ミリオネア (mirionea)

A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency

"He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work."

"彼は賢い投資と努力のおかげでミリオネアになった。" (Kare wa kashikoi tōshi to doryoku no okage de mirionea ni natta.)
minister definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɪnɪstər/
大臣 (daijin)

a head of a government department; a person who leads a church

"The finance minister announced new tax policies."

"財務大臣は新しい税制政策を発表しました。" (Zaimu daijin wa atarashī zei-sei seisaku o happyō shimashita.)
Miracle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɪrəkəl/
奇跡 (kiseki)

an extraordinary event that cannot be explained by natural laws

"Surviving the accident was nothing short of a miracle."

"事故から生き残るのはまさに奇跡でした。" (Jiko kara ikinokoru no wa masani kiseki deshita.)
Miserable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈmɪzərəbəl/
惨めな (mijimena)

Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable.

"He felt miserable after losing his job."

"仕事を失った後、彼は惨めに感じていた。" (Shigoto o ushinatta ato, kare wa mijime ni kanjite ita.)
Mission definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɪʃən/
ミッション / 任務 (misshon / ninmu)

an important assignment or task, often with a specific purpose

"The astronauts were on a mission to explore Mars."

"宇宙飛行士たちは火星を探査するためのミッションに出発しました。" (Uchuu hikoushi tachi wa kasei wo tansa suru tame no misshon ni shuppatsu shimashita.)
Mixer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɪk.sər/
ミキサー (mikisā)

an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients

"The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter."

"シェフはケーキの生地を作るためにミキサーを使いました。" (Shefu wa kēki no kiji o tsukuru tame ni mikisā o tsukaimashita.)
monitor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈmɒnɪtər/
モニター、監視する (monitā, kanshi suru)

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

"The teacher monitors the students during the exam."

"先生は試験中に生徒を監視します。" (Sensei wa shiken-chū ni seito o kanshi shimasu.)
Mood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/muːd/
ムード (mood)

a temporary state of mind or feeling

"He was in a good mood after getting the job."

"彼は仕事を得た後、良いムードでした。" (Kare wa shigoto o eta ato, yoi mood deshita.)
Moral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun B1
/ˈmɔːrəl/
道徳 (dōtoku)

Adjective: concerned with principles of right and wrong. Noun: a lesson about right and wrong from a story or experience.

"The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy."

"物語の教訓は、正直が最良の政策であることです。" (Monogatari no kyōkun wa, shōjiki ga sairyō no seisaku de aru koto desu.)
Mosquito definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/məˈskiːtəʊ/

a small flying insect known for biting and spreading diseases such as malaria

"The mosquito bit me while I was sleeping under the net."

mother language definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
母語 (bogo)

the first language a person learns from childhood; native language

"Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language."

"子どもは母語で学ぶと最もよく理解する。" (kodomo wa bogo de manabu to mottomo yoku rikai suru)
Motion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmoʊʃən/
動き (ugoki)

the act or process of moving; a change of place or position

"The motion of the car made her sleepy."

"車の動きが彼女を眠くさせた。" (Kuruma no ugoki ga kanojo wo nemuku saseta.)
motivate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/

To provide someone with a reason or incentive to do something.

"The coach motivated the players to give their best performance."

motivation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/
モチベーション (mochibeeshon)

the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way

"She lost her motivation to continue the project."

"彼女はプロジェクトを続けるモチベーションを失いました。" (Kanojo wa purojekuto o tsudzukeru mochibeeshon o ushinai mashita.)
mud definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/mʌd/
(doro)

soft, wet earth or soil

"The children were playing in the mud after the rain."

"子供たちは雨の後で泥遊びをしていました。" (Kodomotachi wa ame no ato de doro asobi o shiteimashita.)
Mug definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/mʌɡ/
マグカップ (magukappu)

a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer

"She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug."

"彼女はセラミックマグから朝のコーヒーを飲んだ。" (Kanojo wa seramikku magu kara asa no ko-hi- o nonda.)
Multiple definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈmʌltɪpl/
複数の (fukusū no)

involving or consisting of many parts or elements

"The company faced multiple challenges during the year."

"その会社は年間を通じて複数の課題に直面しました。" (Sono kaisha wa nenkan o tsūjite fukusū no kadai ni chokumen shimashita.)
multiply definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
掛け算 (kakezan)

to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication

"The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions."

"細菌は温暖な条件で急速に増殖します。" (Saikin wa ondanna jouken de kyūsoku ni zōshoku shimasu)
murder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈmɜːrdər/
殺人 (satsujin)

the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally

"The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town."

"探偵は町を驚かせた殺人事件を調査しました。" (tantei wa machi o odorokaseta satsujin jiken o chōsa shimashita.)
Muscle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmʌsl/
筋肉 (kinniku)

a band of fibrous tissue in the body that produces movement; physical strength

"He exercises daily to build strong muscles."

"彼は強い筋肉を作るために毎日トレーニングをしています。" (kare wa tsuyoi kinniku o tsukuru tame ni mainichi toreeningu o shiteimasu.)
Mystery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɪstəri/
(nazo)

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

"The mystery of the missing book remained unsolved."

"失われた本の謎は解けていない。" (Ushinawareta hon no nazo wa toketenai.)
Nail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/neɪl/
(kugi)

a small metal spike driven into wood or other material, or to fasten or fix something with nails

"He nailed the wooden board to the wall."

"彼は木製の板を壁に釘付けしました。" (kare wa mokusei no ita o kabe ni kugi tsuke shimashita.)