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。

C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

マスタードの葉

Meaning

green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking

Example

We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.

私たちは伝統的なベンガルカレーで魚と一緒にマスタードリーフを料理しました。

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 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

比喩的な

Meaning

Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.

Example

He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.

彼は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使った。

C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

郵便列車

Meaning

a train that carries mail and postal packages

Example

The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.

メール列車は毎晩、国内中に手紙を届けるために出発します。

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。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning

to handle or control something badly or inefficiently

Example

The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.

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。

C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

マイクロメーター

Meaning

A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.

Example

The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.

エンジニアはワイヤーの厚さを測るためにマイクロメーターを使いました。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

旋風

Meaning

A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.

Example

The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.

船は波と風の旋風に巻き込まれました。

B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

動き; 移動の行動

Meaning

the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal

Example

The car was in constant motion during the journey.

その車は旅の間、常に動いていました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

干渉好きな

Meaning

fond of interfering in other people’s affairs

Example

She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.

彼女は隣人が干渉的で迷惑だと感じた。

C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要

Meaning

of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences

Example

The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.

平和条約の署名は、両国にとって重要な出来事でした。

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。

C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

単調な; 退屈な; 繰り返しの

Meaning

lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive

Example

The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.

雨の単調な音がみんなを眠くさせた。

A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

口

Meaning

the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing

Example

Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.

歯医者が検査できるように、口を広く開けてください。

C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

溶けた

Meaning

Made into liquid by heat; melted.

Example

The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.

鍛冶屋は型に溶けた金属を注ぎました。

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

素晴らしい; 驚くべき; 素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder

Example

The view from the mountain was marvellous.

山からの景色は素晴らしかった。

C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

内側

Meaning

Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.

Example

The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.

膝の内側は怪我をしやすい。

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 /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 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 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。

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

オートバイ

Meaning

a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation

Example

He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.

彼は毎朝オートバイで仕事に行きます。

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

雑多な; 混合された; 多様な

Meaning

various; diverse; mixed; assorted

Example

The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.

箱には異なる時期のさまざまなアイテムが含まれていました。

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。

C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

警告

Meaning

A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.

Example

The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.

神父は不正行為に対する警告を与えた。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

神秘的な、精神的な探求者

Meaning

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

Example

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。

C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

独立独行の人物

Meaning

An unorthodox or independent-minded person.

Example

The maverick scientist challenged established theories.

独立独行の科学者は確立された理論に挑戦した。

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。

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 /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。

A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

モバイル

Meaning

Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.

Example

She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.

彼女は頻繁に旅行できるモバイルライフスタイルを好みます。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

悪政

Meaning

bad or poor governance

Example

The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.

王国は数十年にわたって悪政の下で苦しんだ。

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

ほとんど

Meaning

the greatest in amount, degree, or number

Example

Most people like to relax on weekends.

ほとんどの人々は週末にリラックスすることを好む。

C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

メトロノーム

Meaning

A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.

Example

She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.

彼女は安定したタイミングを保つためにメトロノームを使ってピアノを練習していた。

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。

A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

ママ

Meaning

an informal word for mother

Example

My mom makes the best homemade food.

私のママは一番美味しい手作り料理を作る。

C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的

Meaning

Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.

Example

He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.

彼は人生と存在に関する形而上学的な問題を何年も研究しました。

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

もっと

Meaning

A greater or additional amount or degree.

Example

She wanted more time to finish the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを終わらせるためにもっと時間が欲しかった。

A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

言及する

Meaning

to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name

Example

She forgot to mention the meeting time.

彼女は会議の時間を言及するのを忘れました。

B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

手段; 資源; 方法;

Meaning

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

Example

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。

C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

他人の問題に干渉する

Meaning

to interfere in something that is not one's concern

Example

He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.

彼はいつも他人の事に口を出そうとする。

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。

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。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

最大

Meaning

the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible

Example

She scored the maximum marks in the exam.

彼女は試験で最大の点数を取った。

C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

修正

Meaning

The action of making changes to something.

Example

The plan required modification.

計画には修正が必要でした。

C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

路地/小道

Meaning

A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.

Example

They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.

彼らはロンドンの静かなミューズに小さなアパートを借りました。

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。

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 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

運動性

Meaning

The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.

Example

The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.

精子の運動性は受精成功のために重要です。

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。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

モノクローム

Meaning

A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.

Example

The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.

その古い映画は完全にモノクロームで撮影されました。

C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

不調

Meaning

a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify

Example

After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.

長時間の旅行の後、彼女は一般的な不調を感じました。

C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

病気を装う

Meaning

to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work

Example

He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.

彼は学校に行くのを避けるためにマリンジャーしようとした。

C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

マクロ経済的

Meaning

Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.

Example

Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.

政府の政策はマクロ経済的安定に影響を与える。

C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

千年紀

Meaning

a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary

Example

The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.

2000年は新しい千年紀の始まりとして祝われました。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

道徳的に

Meaning

in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically

Example

She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.

彼女は難民を助けるために道義的に義務を感じていた。

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 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

Meaning

Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.

Example

The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.

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。

B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

惨め; 不幸; 苦しみを引き起こす

Meaning

very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering

Example

He felt miserable after losing his job.

彼は仕事を失った後、ひどく落ち込んでいました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

市場浸透

Meaning

A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.

Example

High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.

市場浸透が競争優位性を確保する。

C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

Meaning

to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially

Example

Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.

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 /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

狂気; 精神錯乱;

Meaning

the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior

Example

It would be madness to drive in this storm.

この嵐の中で運転するのは狂気だろう。

C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

邪悪

Meaning

Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.

Example

The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.

その悪しき魔女は若い王女に呪いをかけました。

C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

メランコリー; 思索的または優しい悲しみ

Meaning

A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness

Example

A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.

古い手紙を読んだ後、彼は深いメランコリーに包まれました。

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 /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

不満な人

Meaning

A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.

Example

The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.

不満な人は政府に対して不平を述べました。

C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

骨髄

Meaning

A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something

Example

The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.

骨髄は人体で血液細胞を生成します。

C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

運動性のある

Meaning

Capable of movement or locomotion.

Example

Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.

特定の細菌は運動性があり、栄養素に向かって泳ぐことができます。

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。

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 /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

乗数

Meaning

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

Example

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。

C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

Meaning

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

Example

She sat by the window to muse about her future.

C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

薄紫色

Meaning

a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge

Example

She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しい薄紫色のドレスを着ていた。

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 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 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。

C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

呪い

Meaning

A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell

Example

The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.

魔女は敵に恐ろしい呪いをかけました。

C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

パントマイム; パントマイムの俳優

Meaning

A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements

Example

The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.

ストリートマイムは、見えない箱のルーチンで群衆を楽しませました。

C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

汚くて使い古された

Meaning

in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange

Example

The stray dog looked mangy and weak.

迷子の犬は汚れて弱々しく見えた。

C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

大物; ビジネスや産業で裕福で影響力のある人物

Meaning

A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist

Example

The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.

その石油マグネートは、国内に数十の精製所を所有していました。

A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

結婚する

Meaning

to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony

Example

They plan to marry next summer.

彼らは来年の夏に結婚する予定です。

C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

可動の; ポータブル; 移動可能

Meaning

capable of being moved; not fixed in position

Example

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。

B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

マネジメント

Meaning

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

Example

Proper management minimizes environmental damage.

適切なマネジメントは環境へのダメージを最小化します。

C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

荷馬使い

Meaning

a person who drives or takes care of mules

Example

The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.

荷馬使いは動物を安全に山道を案内しました。

A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

モデル

Meaning

A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.

Example

Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.

科学者たちは気候変動をシミュレートするためにモデルを使用します。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

幸せ

Meaning

a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language

Example

She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.

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。

C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

不適切

Meaning

inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time

Example

His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.

真剣な議論中に彼のコメントは不適切だった。

A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

散らかった

Meaning

untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic

Example

His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.

彼の部屋はとても散らかっていて、鍵が見つからなかった。

C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

湿地

Meaning

An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide

Example

The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.

絶滅危惧種の鳥は保護された湿地に巣を作った。

C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

困難な状況に巻き込まれる

Meaning

Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.

Example

The politician was mired in scandal.

その政治家はスキャンダルに巻き込まれていた。

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。

C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

堀

Meaning

A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.

Example

The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.

城は水で満たされた広い堀によって守られていました。

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 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。

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。

C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

人類嫌悪

Meaning

a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind

Example

His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.

彼の人類嫌悪は、彼が人々を避ける方法に明らかに現れていました。

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 /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。

B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

多数派

Meaning

The greater number; the larger part of something.

Example

The majority demanded their rights.

多数派は自分たちの権利を要求した。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

モジュラー

Meaning

Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.

Example

The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.

モジュラー設計は簡単なカスタマイズとスケーラビリティを提供します。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

無数

Meaning

a countless or extremely great number

Example

There are myriad stars in the night sky.

夜空には無数の星がある。

C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

寛大さ

Meaning

Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.

Example

His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.

彼の競争相手への寛大さは賞賛に値した。

C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

過激派

Meaning

A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause

Example

The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.

過激派グループは即時の政治改革を要求した。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

気取った

Meaning

affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement

Example

He walked with mincing steps across the stage.

彼はステージを歩くとき、気取った足取りで歩いていました。

C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Meaning

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

Example

The motif of love is central to the novel.

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 /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。

A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

ネズミ

Meaning

a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur

Example

The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.

小さなネズミはキャビネットの後ろに隠れました。

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 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。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

非常に大きい; 衝撃的な悪または間違い; 異常または不自然

Meaning

extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural

Example

The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.

そのモンスターのような犯罪はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。

C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

微粒

Meaning

A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.

Example

A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.

ほこりの微粒が日光の中で浮かんでいた。