B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

マラソン

Meaning

a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)

Example

She completed the marathon in under four hours.

彼女は4時間以内にマラソンを完走しました。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

悪いまたは受け入れられない行動、特に子供によるものや公式の場面で

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

生徒はクラスでの不適切な行動で罰を受けた。

B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

精神的集中

Meaning

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

Example

Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.

瞑想は精神的集中と認知能力の向上に役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

母性

Meaning

the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother

Example

She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.

彼女は母性の喜びと挑戦を受け入れました。

B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

マインドセット

Meaning

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成長マインドセットは、個人が挑戦を受け入れるのを助けます。

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

メリット; 優れた点; 評価に値する品質

Meaning

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention

Example

She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.

彼女はそのメリットと努力によって昇進しました。

B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

モジュール

Meaning

a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole

Example

The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.

機械学習のモジュールは難しかったが、情報が豊富だった。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

メトリック

Meaning

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

Example

The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.

会社は明確なパフォーマンス指標を使用して成功を追跡しています。

B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

無意味; 目的がない; 意味がない

Meaning

without purpose; having no significance; pointless

Example

The data became meaningless without proper context.

データは適切なコンテキストがなければ意味がありません。

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 /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

鉱物

Meaning

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

Example

Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.

カルシウムは強い骨のための重要な鉱物です。

B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟した

Meaning

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

Example

She has become a mature and confident leader.

彼女は成熟した自信に満ちたリーダーになった。

B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

苦しみ; 極度の貧困; 苦痛

Meaning

Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress

Example

The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.

貧しい家族は家を失った後、完全な苦しみに生きていました。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

余白; 範囲

Meaning

The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed

Example

Please write your notes in the margin of the page.

ページの余白にメモを書いてください。

B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

Example

She lives in a modest house in the countryside.

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。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制

Meaning

A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.

Example

The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.

革命の間に君主制は廃止されました。

B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

混合物

Meaning

a combination of different substances or elements

Example

The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.

ケーキの生地は小麦粉、卵、牛乳の混合物です。

B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

火星

Meaning

The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war

Example

Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.

科学者たちは次の十年で火星への有人ミッションを計画しています。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

測定された

Meaning

carefully considered and deliberate

Example

She spoke in a calm, measured tone.

彼女は冷静で測定された口調で話しました。

B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

機構

Meaning

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

Example

The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.

時計の機構は長年の使用後に動作を停止した。

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。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

トウモロコシ

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

この地域の農家は、食料と動物の餌の両方としてトウモロコシを主要な作物として育てています。

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。

B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

製造業者

Meaning

A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.

Example

The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.

製造業者はグローバル市場向けに車を生産しています。

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。

B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

単なる

Meaning

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

Example

It was a mere suggestion, not a command.

それは単なる提案であり、命令ではありません。

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

数学的

Meaning

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

Example

The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.

その数学的な方程式は解くのが難しかった。

B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

モビリティ

Meaning

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.

Example

The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.

労働者のモビリティはプロジェクトの成功にとって不可欠です。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

悲惨に

Meaning

in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly

Example

The team performed miserably in the championship.

チームはチャンピオンシップで悲惨にプレーしました。

B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操作

Meaning

The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.

Example

Media manipulation influences public opinion.

メディア操作は公共の意見に影響を与えます。

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

いたずら

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

子供たちは夏休み中、いたずらでいっぱいでした。

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。

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 /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 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

泥だらけ

Meaning

covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused

Example

The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.

子供たちは外で遊んだ後、泥だらけの靴で帰ってきました。

B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

幸せ

Meaning

relating to machines or the way they work

Example

She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

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。

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 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

記憶に残る

Meaning

Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.

Example

Memorable events inspire generations.

記憶に残る出来事は、世代をインスパイアします。

B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

マット

Meaning

a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on

Example

Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.

入る前にマットで足を拭いてください。

B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

メンター

Meaning

an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced

Example

She acted as a mentor for the new employees.

彼女は新しい社員のためにメンターとして活動しました。

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。

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

変更する

Meaning

to change or alter something; to make partial changes

Example

We need to modify the plan to include more details.

計画を変更して、詳細を追加する必要があります。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

迷路

Meaning

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

Example

The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.

子供たちは収穫祭のとうもろこしの迷路で迷子になった。

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 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

記念碑

Meaning

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

記念碑は彼の貢献を讃えるべきです。

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。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

間違った

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

私は会議の時間を間違えていました。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

喪

Meaning

the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

Example

The family is in mourning for their grandmother.

家族は祖母を喪に服している。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人

Meaning

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

Example

The merchant sold spices from distant lands.

商人は遠くの土地から香辛料を売っていた。

B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

薬

Meaning

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.

医者は彼の頭痛のために薬を処方した。

B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

瞑想

Meaning

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

Example

She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.

彼女は毎朝瞑想を実践して、穏やかな一日を始めます。

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。

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。

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。

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 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。

B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

熟練; 精通;

Meaning

Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity

Example

His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.

彼のヴァイオリンの腕前は世界中の観客を感動させました。

B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

中産階級

Meaning

The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.

Example

The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.

中産階級はその決定によって大きな影響を受けました。

B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数派

Meaning

A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.

Example

The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.

この法律は、民族的少数派の権利を保護することを目的としています。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

マーカー、マーキングペン

Meaning

an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing

Example

He used a red marker to underline the important points.

彼は重要なポイントを強調するために赤いマーカーを使用しました。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

多言語の

Meaning

Able to speak or written in several languages.

Example

She grew up in a multilingual household.

彼女は多言語の家庭で育ちました。

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/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

ミニチュア版

Meaning

a very small version of something; small in scale or size

Example

The artist created a miniature model of the castle.

アーティストは城のミニチュアモデルを作りました。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

マルタ

Meaning

a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange

Example

Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.

マルタは、甘い味と高いビタミンC含有量で知られる、バングラデシュで人気のある柑橘類です。

B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

ヒゲ

Meaning

hair that grows on the upper lip of men

Example

He grew a thick moustache for the play.

彼は劇のために濃いヒゲを生やした。

B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

男性的

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men

Example

He has a deep, masculine voice.

彼は深い男性的な声を持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

強力な

Meaning

having great power or strength; very strong or impressive

Example

The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.

その強力な川は国の中心を流れている。

B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

省庁

Meaning

A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration

Example

The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.

教育省は学校のための新しい政策を発表しました。

B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

その間に

Meaning

during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens

Example

The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.

食べ物は1時間後に準備が整います。その間にテレビを見ていましょう。

B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉

Meaning

meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat

Example

The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.

レストランはおいしい羊肉カレーを提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸せ

Meaning

a large, impressive house

Example

The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

監視

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

モニタリングは基準の遵守を確保します。

B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿気

Meaning

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

Example

The skin cream helps retain moisture.

スキンクリームは湿気を保持するのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

調整する

Meaning

to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over

Example

She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.

彼女は候補者の間で熱い議論を調整しました。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

採掘

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

この地域での採掘は近年増加しています。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning

the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands

Example

The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

ムスリム

Meaning

a follower of Islam

Example

He is a devout Muslim.

彼は熱心なムスリムです。

B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化する

Meaning

to increase something as much as possible

Example

The company aims to maximize its profits this year.

会社は今年、利益を最大化することを目指しています。

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。

B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

顕著な; 明確な; 独特な

Meaning

clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious

Example

There was a marked improvement in her performance.

彼女のパフォーマンスには顕著な改善がありました。

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 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

傑作

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

モナリザは、すべての時代で最も偉大な傑作の1つと見なされています。

B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

メトロ

Meaning

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Example

The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.

メトロレールは都市のすべての主要地域を効率的に結びつけます。

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid

Example

The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.

山からの景色は本当に素晴らしかった。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

手動

Meaning

done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic

Example

This is a manual process that requires careful attention.

これは手動プロセスで、慎重な注意が必要です。

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。

B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道徳

Meaning

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior

Example

The debate focused on the morality of the decision.

議論はその決定の道徳性に焦点を当てました。

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.

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 verb /mɛnd/

mend

修理する

Meaning

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

Example

She learned to mend her torn dress.

彼女は裂けたドレスを修理することを学びました。

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 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

モットー

Meaning

A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

Example

Her motto in life is 'never give up.'

彼女の人生のモットーは「決して諦めないこと」です。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

不正行為

Meaning

bad or improper behavior

Example

The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.

教師は彼の不正行為で生徒を罰しました。

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 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

人工の

Meaning

something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally

Example

This lake is manmade, not natural.

この湖は人工のもので、自然のものではありません。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

適度に

Meaning

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

Example

She exercises moderately to stay healthy.

彼女は健康を保つために適度に運動しています。

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 /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

正午

Meaning

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

Example

The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.

太陽は正午に最も輝いており、真上にあります。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年

Meaning

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

Example

The middle-aged man started a new career.

中年の男性が新しいキャリアを始めた。

B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

移動

Meaning

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

Example

The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.

鳥の毎年の移動は魅力的な自然現象です。

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。

B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

動機; 理由; 刺激

Meaning

a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

Example

The police are investigating the motive for the crime.

警察は犯罪の動機を調査しています。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多目的

Meaning

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

Example

This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

この多目的ツールは、ナイフ、ドライバー、ボトルオープナーとして使用できます。

B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

モバイルセキュリティ

Meaning

Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.

Example

Strong mobile security protects personal information.

強力なモバイルセキュリティは個人情報を保護します。

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。

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。

B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

近代化する

Meaning

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

Example

The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.

その会社はITインフラを近代化する計画です。

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。

B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

自動車運転者

Meaning

a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle

Example

The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.

自動車運転者は事故を見て車を止め、助けました。

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。