A1 verb /meɪk/

make

作る

Meaning

to create, produce, or construct something

Example

I make coffee every morning.

私は毎朝コーヒーを作ります。

C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

つぶやく

Meaning

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

Example

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。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小限

Meaning

the smallest or least amount possible

Example

The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.

事故後、車の損傷は最小限でした。

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。

B2 adjective ˈmɒn.ɪ.tri

monetary

貨幣の

Meaning

Relating to money or currency.

Example

The monetary implications are significant for investors.

貨幣の影響は投資家にとって重要です。

C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

従順に; おとなしく

Meaning

in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest

Example

He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.

彼は反論せずに従順に批判を受け入れた。

B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

マスタード

Meaning

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

Example

She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.

カレーに風味を加えるためにマスタードの種を加えました。

C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

男らしさ

Meaning

The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.

Example

His manliness was admired by his peers.

彼の男らしさは仲間たちに賞賛された。

B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

相互

Meaning

shared by two or more parties; reciprocal

Example

They have a mutual respect for each other.

彼らはお互いに相互尊重を持っています。

C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

不快な匂い

Meaning

An unpleasant smell; bad odor.

Example

The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.

ゴミ箱は恐ろしい不快な匂いを発していました。

B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

メンタリティ; 思考方法

Meaning

The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group

Example

The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.

チームは成功するために勝者のメンタリティを発展させる必要がある。

C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

不器用

Meaning

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior

Example

His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.

椅子を修理しようとした彼の不器用な試みは、さらに悪化させた。

B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

マスク

Meaning

covering for the face or head; disguise or protection

Example

She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.

彼女はほこりから自分を守るためにマスクをしていました。

B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

モスク

Meaning

A Muslim place of worship.

Example

They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.

彼らは金曜日の祈りのためにモスクに集まりました。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Meaning

a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines

Example

The floor of the palace was made of white marble.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

市場

Meaning

a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade

Example

The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.

街の市場は毎週金曜日の朝に混雑しています。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

鉱夫

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

鉱夫は長年、石炭鉱で働いていました。

B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning

having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic

Example

The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.

A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

マーク; 記号; 点数

Meaning

A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score

Example

She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.

彼女は数学の試験で最高点を取った。

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。

C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

臼歯

Meaning

A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

Example

The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.

歯科医は彼の親知らずを抜かなければなりませんでした。

B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

モチベーション

Meaning

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

Example

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。

C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

誤解する

Meaning

to misunderstand or misinterpret something

Example

He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.

彼は先生の指示を誤解し、課題を間違って行いました。

C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

霊廟

Meaning

A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.

Example

The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.

王は壮大な霊廟に埋葬されました。

C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

モグラ

Meaning

a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur

Example

The mole dug tunnels under the garden.

モグラは庭の下にトンネルを掘った。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

レンガをつなげるための混合物 / 小さな大砲

Meaning

a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells

Example

The workers applied mortar between the bricks.

作業員たちはレンガの間にモルタルを塗りました。

B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

蚊

Meaning

a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood

Example

The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.

昨晩、蚊が私の腕を刺しました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

中世の

Meaning

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

Example

The castle is a famous medieval monument.

その城は有名な中世の記念碑です。

C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

変動性

Meaning

The quality of being changeable or capable of change.

Example

The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.

ファッションのトレンドの可変性は、それについていくのを難しくします。

C1 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

民兵

Meaning

a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies

Example

The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.

村は攻撃から守るために民兵を結成した。

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。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

ツバメ

Meaning

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

Example

The martin built its nest under the bridge.

ツバメは橋の下に巣を作りました。

C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

病気; 疾患; 重大な問題

Meaning

A disease or ailment; a serious problem

Example

The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.

医者は神経系に影響を与えた珍しい病気を診断しました。

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.

C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

陰謀

Meaning

complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm

Example

The politician was brought down by his own machinations.

その政治家は自分の陰謀によって倒れた。

B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

製粉所

Meaning

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Example

The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.

古い小麦粉工場は博物館に改装されました。

C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

多数

Meaning

A large number of people or things.

Example

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。

C2 noun /miːd/

mead

ミード酒

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.

Example

The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.

ヴァイキングは宴会で大量のミードを飲むことで知られていました。

A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

沈黙; 何も言わない; 静かにする

Meaning

silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet

Example

He kept mum about the surprise party plans.

彼はサプライズパーティーの計画について沈黙していました。

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。

B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

近代化

Meaning

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

Example

Modernization of industries reduces pollution.

産業の近代化は汚染を減らします。

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 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

マルチタスク

Meaning

The performance of more than one task at the same time

Example

Multitasking reduces efficiency.

マルチタスキングは効率を低下させます。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning

to give a false or misleading account of something

Example

The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.

C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

家畜の伝染病

Meaning

An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.

Example

The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.

農家はムレインの流行中に多くの牛を失いました。

C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

士気; 精神

Meaning

the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group

Example

The team's morale improved after the victory.

チームの士気は勝利後に改善された。

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

使者

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

使者は司令官に重要な戦闘計画を届けました。

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

注意深い; 意識的

Meaning

being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment

Example

She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.

彼女は常に自分の周りに注意を払い、詳細に気を配っています。

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。

C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

虐殺

Meaning

to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively

Example

The army massacred the innocent civilians.

軍隊は無実の市民を虐殺した。

C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

疎外する, 置き去りにする

Meaning

To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.

Example

The policy marginalized minority communities.

政策は少数派コミュニティを疎外しました。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

母国; 出身地

Meaning

the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland

Example

He always spoke fondly of his motherland.

彼はいつも自分の母国について愛情を込めて話していました。

C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

砕石で道路を覆う

Meaning

to construct or cover a road with broken stone

Example

The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.

政府は古い田舎道を砕石で覆うことを決定した。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Meaning

An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.

Example

By mischance, he missed the last train home.

C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

誤った名前

Meaning

A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

Example

Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.

小さな犬を「ジャイアント」と呼ぶのは誤った名前です。

C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

メリトクラシー

Meaning

A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

Example

In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.

真のメリトクラシーでは、最も有能な人々がリーダーシップの地位に上がります。

C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

殻魚

Meaning

A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters

Example

The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.

マレットフィッシュは独特な保護殻で知られています。

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

人魚

Meaning

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

Example

The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.

小さな女の子は海の下に住む人魚の話が好きでした。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

新陳代謝

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

運動は新陳代謝を促進し、カロリーを燃焼します。

A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

音楽家

Meaning

a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented

Example

He is a talented musician.

彼は才能ある音楽家です。

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。

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

顕微鏡

Meaning

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

Example

The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.

科学者は顕微鏡で細菌を観察した。

B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

小さい / 未成年

Meaning

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

Example

Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.

幸運にも、事故は軽いけがだけを引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

恐ろしい

Meaning

disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying

Example

The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.

ホラー映画には恐ろしい雰囲気がありました。

C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

母親殺し

Meaning

The act of killing one's own mother.

Example

The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.

母親殺しの犯罪は街全体を驚かせた。

C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽

Meaning

To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.

Example

Birds molt their feathers once a year.

鳥は年に一度羽を抜けます。

B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

真ん中で; その中で

Meaning

in the middle of; among

Example

She stood in the midst of the crowd.

彼女は群衆の真ん中に立っていました。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

ただ

Meaning

Only; nothing more than.

Example

She was merely trying to help.

彼女はただ助けようとしていました。

C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

悪意のある

Meaning

Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.

Example

The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.

暴君の悪意のある行為は王国を滅ぼした。

C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

群衆政治

Meaning

Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.

Example

The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.

抗議は、群衆が財産を破壊し始めたときに群衆政治に変わった。

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神話

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

フェニックスの神話は、灰の中から生まれ変わった鳥の話を伝えています。

C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

司教帽子

Meaning

a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material

Example

The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.

司教は儀式の間に司教帽子を頭に載せました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

不自然な / 気取った

Meaning

Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.

Example

The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.

俳優の演技はやりすぎて、自然には見えなかった。

C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

ヒエ

Meaning

a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop

Example

Millet is often used as food in rural areas.

ミレットは農村地域で食品としてよく使われます。

A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

マネージャー

Meaning

a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff

Example

The manager approved the new project plan.

マネージャーは新しいプロジェクト計画を承認しました。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

誤解

Meaning

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

Example

The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.

その議論は単純な誤解から生じた。

A2 noun /ˈmembər/

member

メンバー

Meaning

a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization

Example

She is a member of the local sports club.

彼女は地元のスポーツクラブのメンバーです。

C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

混血の人（古くて攻撃的な言葉）

Meaning

an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry

Example

The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.

'ムラット'という言葉は、現在では時代遅れで攻撃的だと見なされています。

C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

暗記

Meaning

The process of learning or committing something to memory

Example

Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.

重要な情報の暗記は試験において重要です。

C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

怒らせる

Meaning

To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.

Example

The constant noise maddened him.

絶え間ない音が彼を怒らせた。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲しい

Meaning

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

Example

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。

C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

反乱

Meaning

an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

Example

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。

C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

略奪する

Meaning

to roam in search of things to steal or attack

Example

The bandits marauded through the village at night.

バンディットたちは夜に村を略奪しました。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

マニア

Meaning

a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way

Example

The driver was speeding like a maniac.

運転手はマニアのようにスピードを出していた。

C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

嫌がらせ / 性的虐待

Meaning

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

Example

The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.

犯罪者は子供を誘惑しようとしたため逮捕されました。

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

多く

Meaning

a large amount or degree of something

Example

She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを終わらせるために多くの時間がない。

C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

裁判官

Meaning

A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.

Example

The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.

裁判官は軽犯罪の事件を審理しました。

A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

問題 / 重要

Meaning

A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.

Example

It doesn’t matter what others think.

他人がどう思うかは関係ない。

C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

中途; 真ん中で

Meaning

halfway; at or to the middle point

Example

The project is midway through completion.

プロジェクトは完了に向かってミッドウェイにあります。

C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

斑点

Meaning

To mark with spots or patches of color.

Example

The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.

葉は黄色と茶色の斑点で斑入りでした。

A1 noun /mʌnθ/

month

月

Meaning

a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year

Example

She visits her grandparents once a month.

彼女は毎月一度、祖父母を訪れます。

C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

メダリオン

Meaning

a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture

Example

She wore a gold medallion around her neck.

彼女は首に金のメダリオンをつけていました。

C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

メイス / 王杖

Meaning

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club

Example

The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.

ガードは権威の象徴としてメイスを持っていた。

B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

金属

Meaning

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

Example

The ring was made of precious metal.

その指輪は貴金属でできていました。

B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

道徳

Meaning

a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior

Example

The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.

物語の道徳は常に真実を話すことです。

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。

C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

困惑, 神秘化

Meaning

the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered

Example

The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.

観客はマジシャンが手品を披露する間、困惑して見ていた。

A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

行進

Meaning

An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration

Example

The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.

兵士たちは宮殿の前で式典的な行進を行いました。

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。

C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

海洋調査

Meaning

A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.

Example

The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.

海洋調査によって理想的なケーブルルートが特定された。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

過度に感傷的な

Meaning

Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.

Example

He became maudlin after a few drinks.

彼は数杯飲んだ後、感傷的になった。

C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning

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

Example

He mumbled an apology before leaving.

B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

大臣

Meaning

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

Example

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。

C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

誤解

Meaning

A wrong idea or false understanding about something.

Example

There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.

成功は一夜にして成るという誤解が広まっている。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

誤解

Meaning

a mistaken belief or misunderstanding

Example

There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.

病気の原因についての一般的な誤解がある。

C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

韻律の

Meaning

Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.

Example

The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.

詩人は自分の詩の中でメトリカルなルールを慎重に守った。

C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

ムスク

Meaning

a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine

Example

The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.

その香水には天然のムスクが含まれており、エキゾチックな香りを与えました。

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。

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。

C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning

To enroll as a student in a college or university.

Example

She matriculated at Oxford University last year.

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。

A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

はい

Meaning

A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.

Example

‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’

‘分かりますか?’ ‘はい.’

C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

測定可能な; 定量的な

Meaning

able to be measured; quantifiable

Example

The project's success was measurable by increased sales.

プロジェクトの成功は売上の増加で測定可能でした。

C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Meaning

A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.

Example

The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.

B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

ミルクのような白

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

青い空を背景に雲がミルキーウェイトに見えた。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

マント, 責任

Meaning

A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

Example

The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.

リーダーは責任の重みを担った。

B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning

A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.

Example

Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.