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C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

処女性
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
その詩は処女性の無垢を讃えました。
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平凡
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
その映画は面白かったが、全体的に平凡だった。
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

中間
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

分子
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
水分子は2つの水素原子と1つの酸素原子で構成されています。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

殺人犯
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
殺人犯は数時間以内に警察に捕まった。
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

手動で; 物理的な労力を使って;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
データは手動でシステムに入力されました。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

成熟
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
年齢とともに知恵と感情的成熟が訪れる。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

マニア; 極端な熱狂
Meaning
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm
Example
She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.
彼女は世界中から古いポストカードを集めることに夢中でした。
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

手先
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
独裁者は忠実な手先に囲まれていて、彼の命令を実行していた。
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

精神的に
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
彼女は試験のために精神的に準備していた。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

山岳地帯に関連する; 山岳環境に見られる
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
山岳林はユニークな種の多様性を持っています。
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

磁石
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
磁石は紙を冷蔵庫のドアに引き寄せました。
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

マラリア
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
マラリアは熱帯地域で一般的な病気です。
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

会う
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
カフェで会います。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

なだめる
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
マネージャーは割引で怒った顧客をなだめようとした。
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

機械
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
この洗濯機は非常に効率的です。
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

邸宅
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
古い邸宅は何世代にもわたって丘の上に誇らしげに立っていました。
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

その上
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
その仕事は挑戦的です。その上、優れたコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

かもしれない / 五月
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
もし仕事が終わったら、早く帰ってもいいですよ。
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

調整する
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
良いスピーカーは、自分の声を調整する方法を知っています。
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

達人; 専門家;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
レオナルド・ダ・ヴィンチは絵画と彫刻のマスターでした。
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

低賃金
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
彼は下級の仕事をすることを拒否した。
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

催眠術
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
マジシャンは観客を催眠状態に保っていた。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

ミサの書
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
祭司は儀式中にミサの書から読んでいました。
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

溶ける
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
氷は太陽の下で溶けました。
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

独占化
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
産業の独占化は消費者の選択を制限する可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

乏しい
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
彼は乏しい給料でかろうじて生きていけた。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
彼女は物理学を超えた存在の原理を理解するために形而上学を学びました。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

ミクロクライメート
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
マイクロクライメートは植物の成長に重要な影響を与える可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
多くの移民は仕事を見つけるために長距離を移動します。
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

記念碑
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
何千人もの人々が国立記念碑に集まります。
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

メロディ; 音楽の旋律
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
彼女は夕食を作りながら、美しいメロディを口ずさんでいました。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

可変の
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
人間の感情は可変的で、迅速に変わることがあります。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

モノリス
Meaning
A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.
Example
The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.
古代のモノリスは何世紀にもわたって砂漠に立っていました。
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

会議
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
取締役会は予算を最終決定するために会議を開きました。
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

掛け算
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
掛け算は算数の基本的な計算です。
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

メトリクス
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
メトリクスはパフォーマンスを評価するために重要です。
C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

現代性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
その都市の建築は、伝統と現代性の両方を反映しています。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

勇気
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
その若いアスリートは決勝戦で勇気を示しました。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

ムスクのような
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
その香水はムスクのような香りがしました。
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

無言の; 話せない; 音がない
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
彼は会議中ずっと無言だった。
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操作する
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
彼女はソフトウェアを操って素晴らしいグラフィックスを作成できます。
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

溶けること
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
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。
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

損傷する
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
古代の写本は不注意な取り扱いで損傷しました。
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

月
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
満月は夜空で明るく輝いています
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

プランテンツリーの髄
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
プランテンツリーの髄は、伝統的なベンガル料理で一般的に使用されます。
A1 title /mɪz/

ms

ミズ
Meaning
a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status
Example
Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.
ミズ・アクターはセミナーでスピーチを行います。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
映画は火星人が地球を訪れるシーンを見せた。
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

謎; 説明できないこと
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
飛行機の失踪は謎のままである。
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微細
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
彼女はプロジェクトにほんのわずかな貢献をしました。
C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

妨げる
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
彼の経験不足が昇進に対して障害となるだろう。
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

成長のために食物を処理して利用する
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
肝臓は毒素をメタボライズするのを助けます。
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

重傷を負わせる
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
事故は数人の乗客を負傷させました。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

移動性の
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
多くの鳥は移動性があり、毎シーズン数千マイルも飛ぶ。
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

宣教師
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
宣教師は遠隔地の村で何年も人々に教え、助けてきました。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

騒乱の戦い
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
サッカーの試合中に騒乱の戦いが起きました。
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

マイル
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
彼女はバス停に着くために1マイル歩いた。
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
その病院は新しい母親のための優れたマタニティ病棟を提供しています。
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不運
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
彼は不況時に仕事を失うという不運に見舞われました。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神話的な
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
ドラゴンは多くの文化に登場する神話的な生き物です。
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

罰金を科す / 詐欺を働く
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
腐敗した公務員は不正行為に対して罰金を科された。
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

噛む
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
彼はゆっくりとパンを噛んで飲み込んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

殺人的; 殺意を持っている; 極端に暴力的; 血に飢えた
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
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。
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

おかゆ
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
私の祖母は特別な機会においしいミルクライスを作ります。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

勇敢な
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
その勇敢な若い騎手は挑戦から決して後退しなかった。
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化する
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
プラスチック使用を最小化するために努力が必要です。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

女性嫌悪者
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
多くの人々は彼のスピーチを女性嫌悪者の言葉として非難しました。
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

製造業
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
その国は製造業に大規模に投資しています。
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

メディア
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
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。
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

マンダト
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
政府は炭素排出削減のためのマンダトを発行した。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

うわべだけの
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
マネージャーは間違いを認める代わりに、うわべだけの言い訳をしました。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

恥をかかせる
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
彼女はステージでつまずいたとき、とても恥ずかしかった。
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

奇跡
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
患者の回復は医師によって奇跡だと呼ばれました。
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

メレンゲ (デザートトッピング)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
彼女はパイにふわふわのメレンゲを飾った。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

人間嫌い
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
その老人は、すべての社交的な集まりを避けるミサントロープと見なされていました。
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隷解放
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
奴隷の解放は歴史の転換点を示しました。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

汚す
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
白い布はインクのシミで汚れました。
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

悪臭の空気
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
腐敗の気配が廃墟の上に漂っていた。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

喪に服する人
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
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。
B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

真夜中; 夜の真ん中
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
時計は真夜中を打ち、新しい日が始まりました。
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

模倣
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
コメディアンの有名人の模倣で観客を笑わせました。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

最小
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
今年の失業率は最小値に達しました。
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

メッセージ
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
私はあなたのメッセージを受け取り、すぐに返信します。
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

金属汚染
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
金属汚染は健康に深刻なリスクをもたらす。
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

栄養失調
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
貧困地域の子供たちは栄養失調に苦しんでいます。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

無意味な
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
彼は仕事の中で無意味な作業に退屈していた。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

虫に食べられた
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
彼は寒い日に虫に食べられたセーターを着ていた。
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

蚊帳
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
私たちは虫刺されを防ぐために蚊帳を使います。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不運な出来事
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
彼はスキー中に不運な出来事で足を骨折した。
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

素晴らしい
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

軽犯罪
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
公共の秩序に関わる軽犯罪で罰金を科された。
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

誤用
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
ソーシャルメディアのプロフィールを誤って使うと、人間関係に害を及ぼす可能性があります。
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

モンタージュ
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
映画は都市生活のモンタージュで始まりました。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

陰謀を企てる
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
反乱者たちは王に対して陰謀を企てようとした。
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

悪意のある; 有害な
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
悪意のあるソフトウェアが多くのコンピュータを破壊しました。
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
学校には女性の教師よりも男性の教師が多い。
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

ミサイル
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
軍は敵基地に向かってミサイルを発射しました。
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海の
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
海洋生態系は人間の活動に非常に敏感です。
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

陰鬱
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
彼は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでしまった。
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

磁気
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
地球の磁場は有害な太陽放射から私たちを守ります。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

慈悲深い; 同情的な
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
慈悲深い裁判官は彼に軽い判決を与えました。
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

ミント; 金貨の鋳造所
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
彼女はお茶に新鮮なミントの葉を加えて、さわやかな味を加えました。
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

斑点のある
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
古い鏡の斑点のある表面は、独特の魅力を与えました。
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市営の
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
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。
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼する
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
彼らは友人の死を悼むために集まりました。
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

幸せ
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

マットレス
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
私たちは寝室のために新しいマットレスを買いました。
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

ショッピングモール
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
彼らは新しい服を買うためにショッピングモールに行きました。
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

栄養失調; 不適切な栄養
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
子供たちの間で栄養失調は深刻な公衆衛生の問題です。
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法論
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
その研究は新しいメソドロジーを使って行われました。
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

市場性
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
新しい商品の市場性は消費者の需要に依存しています。
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市場経済
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
市場経済は企業が自由に競争できるようにします。
C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

午後の公演
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
私たちは日曜日の午後の公演のチケットを買いました。
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

映画
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
映画を見ることは言語学習に役立ちます。
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

モード; 方法
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
コンピュータにはエネルギーを節約するためのスリープモードがあります。
B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

行儀が悪い
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
子供たちは学校の集会で行儀が悪かった。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

湿っぽい、カビ臭いまたは湿気のある匂い
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
古い本にはカビ臭い匂いがあった。
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.