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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

きのこ

Meaning

a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking

Example

The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.

ピザは新鮮なきのこで飾られていました。

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。

C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

暴徒; 暴力的に行動するグループ

Meaning

a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way

Example

An angry mob gathered outside the building.

怒った暴徒が建物の外に集まった。

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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

濁り

Meaning

The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.

Example

The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.

水の濁りが魚を見るのを難しくしました。

A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

怒っている; 精神的に病んでいる; 狂っている

Meaning

angry; mentally ill; insane

Example

He was mad at his friend for being late.

彼は友達が遅れたことで怒っていた。

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。

A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

制作

Meaning

the process of producing or constructing something

Example

The making of the movie took over two years.

映画の制作には2年以上かかりました。

A1 verb /muːv/

move

動かす

Meaning

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

Example

They decided to move to a bigger house.

彼らはもっと大きな家に引っ越すことに決めました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

暖炉の上の棚

Meaning

A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.

Example

She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.

彼女は家族の写真を暖炉の上の棚に置きました。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

筋肉

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

Example

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

定期的な運動は筋肉を強化するのに役立ちます。

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。

B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

モニター、監視する

Meaning

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

Example

The teacher monitors the students during the exam.

先生は試験中に生徒を監視します。

C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚偽の

Meaning

not telling the truth; lying

Example

The politician was known for his mendacious statements.

その政治家は嘘の発言で知られていました。

C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

称賛に値する

Meaning

deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition

Example

His meritorious service to the community was recognized.

彼の社会への価値ある貢献は認められました。

C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

半分または部分

Meaning

One of two equal parts; a half or portion.

Example

The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.

遺産は相続人の間で2つの部分に分けられました。

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。

C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一度に一つの作業を行うこと

Meaning

The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.

Example

Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.

モノタスキングはしばしば高品質な仕事につながります。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

無駄に話す

Meaning

To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.

Example

He maundered on about his old memories.

彼は古い思い出について無駄に話していました。

C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡

Meaning

lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary

Example

She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.

彼女は旅行をして平凡な日常から逃げようとした。

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。

A1 noun /mæn/

man

男性

Meaning

an adult human male

Example

The man helped the child cross the street.

その男性は子供が通りを渡るのを手伝いました。

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 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

略奪者

Meaning

a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack

Example

Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.

村人たちは自分たちの家を襲った略奪者を恐れていた。

A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

自分

Meaning

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

Example

I will do it myself.

私は自分でそれをやります。

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。

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。

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 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。

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 /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

袋で子供を育てる哺乳類

Meaning

A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.

Example

The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.

カンガルーはよく知られたマースピアルです。

C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

機械化

Meaning

The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.

Example

Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.

機械化は農業に革命をもたらした。

C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

慎重に

Meaning

in very small detail; extremely carefully

Example

The detective examined the evidence minutely.

探偵は証拠を慎重に調べました。

C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Meaning

a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully

Example

The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.

A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

重要な

Meaning

important, serious, or significant

Example

Climate change is a major concern for the world.

気候変動は世界にとって重大な懸念事項です。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

仲裁に関連する

Meaning

Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.

Example

His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.

彼の仲裁スキルは紛争を解決するのに役立った。

C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

書簡

Meaning

a written message, especially a formal or official letter

Example

He sent a long missive to the governor.

彼は知事に長い書簡を送った。

C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

細部

Meaning

the small, precise, or trivial details of something

Example

The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.

弁護士は契約の細部に集中しました。

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 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。

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。

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。

C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

一時的に失う

Meaning

to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place

Example

I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.

私は家のどこかで鍵を一時的に失ったに違いない。

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 /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 /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

権力、富、または全能の幻想

Meaning

A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.

Example

The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.

独裁者のメガロマニアは彼に自分が無敵だと信じさせました。

C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

数学的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation

Example

The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.

その問題は推測ではなく数学的に解決できる。

A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

運動

Meaning

Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

Example

Freedom movements paved the way for independence.

自由運動は独立への道を切り開いた。

C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡

Meaning

The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.

Example

The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.

オフィスの生活の平凡さは疲れることがあります。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

サバ

Meaning

a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes

Example

Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

サバはオメガ3脂肪酸が豊富です。

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 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

軍事的な

Meaning

Related to war, soldiers, or military life.

Example

The country imposed martial law during the crisis.

その国は危機の間に戒厳令を施行した。

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。

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。

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。

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 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。

C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

資産やサービスをお金を稼ぐ方法に変換すること

Meaning

Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.

Example

YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.

YouTubeはコンテンツ制作者がモネタイズを通じてお金を稼ぐことを可能にします。

C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

混乱させる

Meaning

to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something

Example

He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.

彼は書類を混乱させ、報告書を見つけられなかった。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

間違えて数える

Meaning

To count wrongly or inaccurately.

Example

He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.

彼はホールの椅子の数を間違えて数えました。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

住宅ローン

Meaning

a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property

Example

They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.

彼らは最初の家を買うために住宅ローンを組みました。

C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

突然変異する

Meaning

To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.

Example

The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.

ウイルスはより危険な株にミュートすることができます。

C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

マグノリア

Meaning

a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers

Example

The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.

美しいマグノリアの木は春にピンクの花で咲きました。

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。

C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

ミソガミー

Meaning

Hatred or dislike of marriage.

Example

His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.

彼のミソガミーは、パートナーと一緒に落ち着くことを妨げた。

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。

B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

測定する

Meaning

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something

Example

She measured the length of the table.

彼女はテーブルの長さを測定しました。

B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

友達, 相棒

Meaning

a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction

Example

He went fishing with his old school mate.

彼は古い学校の友達と釣りに行きました。

C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

修道的な

Meaning

Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.

Example

He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.

彼は都市から離れた修道的な生活を選んだ。

C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

狂気の

Meaning

behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness

Example

He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.

彼は映画の間に狂気の笑い声を上げた。

C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

虐待する

Meaning

To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.

Example

The law punishes those who maltreat animals.

法律は動物を虐待する者を罰します。

C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Meaning

a city or town that has its own local government

Example

The municipality is planning to build a new library.

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。

A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

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。

C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

柔軟な

Meaning

Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.

Example

Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.

金は非常に柔軟な金属で、ジュエリーに使用されます。

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.

A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

魔法

Meaning

the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events

Example

The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.

マジシャンは彼のマジックで観客を驚かせました。

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。

C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

緩和戦略

Meaning

Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.

Example

Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.

政府は気候変動に対処するための緩和戦略を採用する必要があります。

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。

B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

ミキサー

Meaning

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

Example

The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.

シェフはケーキの生地を作るためにミキサーを使いました。

C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者

Meaning

A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.

Example

The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.

登山者は長い登山の後、頂上に到達しました。

B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

メートル

Meaning

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

Example

The technician came to check the electricity meter.

技術者が電気メーターをチェックしに来ました。

A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

郵便 / 手紙

Meaning

Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.

Example

I received an important letter in the mail.

私は郵便で重要な手紙を受け取りました。

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。

A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

神秘的な、謎めいた

Meaning

Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.

Example

The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.

深海は地球上で最も神秘的な場所の一つとされています。

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。

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 /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。

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 /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。

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。

C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

有害な; 中傷的な

Meaning

evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous

Example

He spread malign rumors about his colleague.

彼は同僚について有害な噂を広めました。

C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

規模; 大きさ; 重要性

Meaning

The great size or extent of something; importance

Example

The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.

地震のマグニチュードはリヒタースケールで7.5に測定されました。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

間違った場所に置く

Meaning

To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.

Example

I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.

急いでいるとき、よく鍵を間違った場所に置いてしまいます。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

模倣者; 模倣する;

Meaning

A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others

Example

The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.

才能ある模倣者は有名人を完璧に模倣できました。

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。

C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Meaning

A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.

Example

The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.

C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

警告的な

Meaning

Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.

Example

His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.

彼の警告的な口調は、次の動きについて皆を警戒させました。

C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

変態する

Meaning

To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.

Example

The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.

キャタピラは蝶に変態した。

C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

無人島に取り残す

Meaning

to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island

Example

The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.

水夫たちは無人島に取り残されました。

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。

C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

壮麗

Meaning

splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty

Example

The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.

宮殿の壮麗さに誰もが言葉を失った。

C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

悪党

Meaning

A person who commits a crime or does evil.

Example

The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.

その悪党は強盗で逮捕された。

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。

C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

政党に属さない人

Meaning

a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes

Example

He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.

彼は政治的な立場に参加しないことを拒否したため、マグワンプと呼ばれました。

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 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

方法的な

Meaning

Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.

Example

His methodical research produced reliable results.

彼の方法的な研究は信頼できる結果を生み出した。