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C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

ミスタス属
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
ミスタス属の魚は南アジアの川や小川によく見られます。
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

モンタージュ
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
映画は都市生活のモンタージュで始まりました。
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。
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

やる気を起こさせる
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
コーチのスピーチはチームをチャンピオンにするためにモチベートしました。
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

即席の
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
彼らは箱を即席のテーブルとして使った。
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

権威的
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
教授は講義中に権威的な口調で話しました。
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

マグカップ
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
彼女はセラミックマグから朝のコーヒーを飲んだ。
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。
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 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 /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

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

Mourner

喪に服する人
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.
喪に服する人々は墓地に集まり、敬意を表しました。
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

力学
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
彼は機械を修理する前に、その力学を学んだ。
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

メディア
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
ニュースはすべてのメディアで広く報道されました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

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

macerate

浸す
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
シェフは果物をワインにマセレートしてから提供しました。
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

記憶術、助記符
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
ニーモニクスは複雑な概念を簡単に覚えるのに役立ちます。
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 məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

物質主義的なライフスタイル
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
物質主義的なライフスタイルは、しばしば道徳的な堕落を招く。
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 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

メレンゲ (デザートトッピング)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
彼女はパイにふわふわのメレンゲを飾った。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合併
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
2社の合併により、地域で最大の銀行が設立されました。
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。
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

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

medium

メディア
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
テレビは情報を広めるための強力なメディアです。
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。
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。
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

維持する
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
教育機関での規律を維持することは重要です。
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

楽しそうに
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

流行の
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
彼女はモディッシュな服を着て、みんなの注目を集めていました。
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。
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。
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

巨石
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
古代文明の巨石構造物は魅力的です。
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。
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。
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不運な出来事
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
彼はスキー中に不運な出来事で足を骨折した。
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。
A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

電子レンジ
Meaning
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
Example
She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.
彼女は残りのピザを電子レンジで2分間加熱しました。
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

葬儀屋
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
葬儀屋は葬儀サービスのために遺体を準備しました。
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。
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 /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 /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。
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

かもしれない / 五月
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
もし仕事が終わったら、早く帰ってもいいですよ。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

魂の転生
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
古代の哲学者たちは、しばしば魂の転生について議論していました。
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

市場性
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
新しい商品の市場性は消費者の需要に依存しています。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

処女性
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
その詩は処女性の無垢を讃えました。
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

記憶
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
彼女は顔や名前を覚えるのが得意です。
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

みじん切りにする
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
彼女はレシピのためにニンニクをみじん切りにした。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

回想録
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
著者の回想録は、彼女の苦難と成功の旅路を詳述しています。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

トラック
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
そのモーター車は新鮮な野菜を市場に届けました。
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。
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

音楽
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
彼女はクラシック音楽を聴くのが好きです。
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 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 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 /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。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

不正流用する
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
彼は会社の資金を不正に流用したとして告発されました。
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

多面的
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
問題に対する多面的なアプローチは革新的な解決策を生み出しました。
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

鏡
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
彼女は鏡に映る自分を見た。
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

ラバ
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにラバを使いました。
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。
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小さな争い
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
彼らは座席配置について小さな争いを起こしました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

マイナ
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
マイナの鳥は私が言ったすべての言葉を繰り返しました。
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.
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。
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

独占
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
その会社は電気自動車の生産で独占しています。
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。
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

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

mottled

斑点模様の
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
ヘビの斑点模様の皮膚は、森の床に溶け込むのを助けました。
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

殉教者
Meaning
A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs
Example
He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.
彼は自由と民主主義のために殉教者となった。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。
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。
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

誤って帰属する
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
その引用はシェイクスピアに誤って帰属されました。
A1 pronoun /miː/

me

私
Meaning
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.
Example
She gave me a beautiful gift.
彼女は私に美しいプレゼントをくれました。
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

少しの量
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
長い会議の間、彼女は少しの忍耐を見せました。
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

プランテンツリーの髄
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
プランテンツリーの髄は、伝統的なベンガル料理で一般的に使用されます。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

顕微鏡的
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
サンプルには顕微鏡的な粒子が含まれていました。
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

混合された
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
観客は映画に対して混合した反応を示しました。
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

悪意
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
彼の悪意は、彼がライバルを扱う残忍な方法において明らかだった。
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 /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 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。
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 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 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海の
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
海洋生態系は人間の活動に非常に敏感です。
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。
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

マジシャン
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
マジシャンは帽子からウサギを取り出しました。
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

修正
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNAの修正により作物の特性が向上します。
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。
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

マドンナ (聖母マリア)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
ルネサンスの絵画は、イエスの子供を抱いているマドンナを描いています。
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, 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.
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。
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。
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 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

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

melodrama

誇張したドラマ
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
その映画は過剰なメロドラマで批判されました。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

ミナレット
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
モスクのミナレットは数マイル先から見ることができました。