C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

奉仕

Meaning

The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.

Example

She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.

彼女は看護師の親切な奉仕のおかげで回復した。

B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

メンバーシップ

Meaning

The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.

Example

The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.

その国の組織へのメンバーシップは50年を迎えました。

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。

A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

問題 / 重要

Meaning

A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.

Example

It doesn’t matter what others think.

他人がどう思うかは関係ない。

A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

月曜日

Meaning

the first day of the working week following Sunday

Example

I start my new job on Monday.

私は月曜日に新しい仕事を始めます。

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 /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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

結婚

Meaning

The state of being married; marriage.

Example

They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.

彼らは何年もの友情の後、結婚しました。

C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

誤解する

Meaning

to misunderstand or misinterpret something

Example

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

彼は先生の指示を誤解し、課題を間違って行いました。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

周辺の; 最小の; わずかな

Meaning

relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight

Example

The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.

売上のわずかな改善はほとんど気づかれませんでした。

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。

C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

悪意のある

Meaning

Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.

Example

The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.

彼の目に浮かぶ悪意のある視線は子供たちを怖がらせた。

C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

一口

Meaning

the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase

Example

He took a big mouthful of water after the run.

彼はランニングの後で大きな一口水を飲んだ。

C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

メロディアス

Meaning

having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful

Example

Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.

彼女のメロディアスな声は、観客全員を魅了しました。

C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

マングローブの森

Meaning

A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.

Example

Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.

スンダルバンズは世界最大のマングローブの森です。

C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

寄せ集め

Meaning

A collection or mixture of various things.

Example

The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.

その本はエッセイと詩の寄せ集めです。

C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

流星に関連する; 非常に迅速で、しばしば一時的な。

Meaning

Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.

Example

The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.

歌手の流星のような名声の上昇は皆を驚かせた。

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。

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。

C2 noun /miːd/

mead

ミード酒

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.

Example

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

ヴァイキングは宴会で大量のミードを飲むことで知られていました。

C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

ぶらぶら歩く

Meaning

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

Example

We meandered through the old streets of the city.

私たちは街の古い通りをぶらぶら歩きました。

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。

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 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。

A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

現代的

Meaning

relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned

Example

They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.

彼らは新しい設備のある現代的なアパートに住んでいます。

C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

変形する

Meaning

to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another

Example

The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.

イモムシは蝶に変わるでしょう。

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。

A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

行進

Meaning

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

Example

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

兵士たちは宮殿の前で式典的な行進を行いました。

A2 noun /mæθ/

math

数学

Meaning

The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.

Example

She is very good at math.

彼女は数学が得意です。

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。

C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

職業上の不正行為

Meaning

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior

Example

The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.

外科医は手術に失敗した後、マルプラクティスで訴えられました。

Meaning

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

Example

The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.

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 məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

海洋調査

Meaning

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

Example

The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.

海洋調査によって理想的なケーブルルートが特定された。

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。

C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合経済

Meaning

An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.

Example

Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.

現在、ほとんどの国が混合経済モデルを採用しています。

B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

措置

Meaning

A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.

Example

Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.

緩和措置は排出量の削減に焦点を合わせています。

C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

誤解する

Meaning

To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.

Example

She misconstrued his silence as anger.

彼女は彼の沈黙を怒りだと誤解した。

A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

結婚している

Meaning

having a husband or wife

Example

She is married to a doctor.

彼女は医者と結婚しています。

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。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

音楽的

Meaning

related to or consisting of music

Example

She has a very musical voice.

彼女は非常に音楽的な声を持っています。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

誤用語

Meaning

the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect

Example

He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.

彼は公衆の前で話すときに誤用語で有名です。

B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法

Meaning

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

Example

She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.

彼女は数学の問題を解決するための新しい方法を開発しました。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

苔むしている; 苔が生えている

Meaning

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

Example

The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.

古い木の幹は苔むしており、緑の植物で覆われていました。

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 /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

男らしさ

Meaning

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

Example

His manliness was admired by his peers.

彼の男らしさは仲間たちに賞賛された。

C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

宣教師

Meaning

A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country

Example

The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.

宣教師は遠隔地の村で何年も人々に教え、助けてきました。

C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制

Meaning

The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.

Example

Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.

多くの文化は一夫一妻制を理想的な結婚形態として奨励しています。

B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

数学

Meaning

the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations

Example

Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.

数学は私たちが自然界や宇宙のパターンを理解するのに役立ちます。

B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

マーケティング, 広告, プロモーション

Meaning

The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

Example

Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.

デジタルマーケティングはビジネス戦略を変革しました。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

燃費

Meaning

The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.

Example

This car gives excellent mileage on highways.

この車は高速道路で優れた燃費を提供します。

C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

改良主義

Meaning

The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.

Example

Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.

彼女の改良主義的な哲学は、困難な時期に彼女を希望に満ちた状態に保ちました。

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 /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 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。

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。

C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

斑点

Meaning

To mark with spots or patches of color.

Example

The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.

葉は黄色と茶色の斑点で斑入りでした。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

マニア

Meaning

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

Example

The driver was speeding like a maniac.

運転手はマニアのようにスピードを出していた。

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。

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 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

甘やかす

Meaning

To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.

Example

Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.

親は子供を過度に甘やかすのを避けるべきです。

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。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈriːd/

misread

誤って読む

Meaning

to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly

Example

He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly.

彼は指示を誤読して棚を間違って作った。

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。

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。

A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性

Meaning

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

Example

The school has more male teachers than female teachers.

学校には女性の教師よりも男性の教師が多い。

C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

モラ魚

Meaning

a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds

Example

The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.

モラ魚はベンガル料理でよく使われる人気の小さな魚です。

Meaning

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

Example

Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.

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。

A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

幸せ

Meaning

The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

Example

Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

韻律の

Meaning

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

Example

The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.

詩人は自分の詩の中でメトリカルなルールを慎重に守った。

C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

換喩

Meaning

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.

Example

In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.

フレーズ「王冠が決定する」では、「王冠」が君主制の換喩です。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画

Meaning

a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling

Example

The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.

アーティストは学校の壁に美しいミューラルを描きました。

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 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

物質主義

Meaning

A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values

Example

The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.

現代社会における物質主義の台頭は、多くの哲学者を懸念させています。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

暗記

Meaning

The process of learning or committing something to memory

Example

Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.

重要な情報の暗記は試験において重要です。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

モノリス

Meaning

A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.

Example

The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.

古代のモノリスは何世紀にもわたって砂漠に立っていました。

C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

苔

Meaning

a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places

Example

Green moss covered the old stone wall.

緑の苔が古い石の壁を覆っていました。

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 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。

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 /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 /məˈlɛst/

molest

嫌がらせ / 性的虐待

Meaning

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

Example

The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.

犯罪者は子供を誘惑しようとしたため逮捕されました。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

多様な

Meaning

Having many different forms or appearances.

Example

The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.

その祭りは、芸術、音楽、文化の多様な祝典でした。

A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

牛乳

Meaning

a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food

Example

Children need to drink milk for strong bones.

子供たちは強い骨のために牛乳を飲む必要があります。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

死すべき運命; 限られた寿命の; 人間

Meaning

subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human

Example

All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.

すべての人間は死すべき運命にあり、最終的に死ぬ。

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 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

主に; ほとんど; 通常

Meaning

mainly; for the most part; usually

Example

The students are mostly from local schools.

学生たちは主に地元の学校から来ています。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

不正行為

Meaning

Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person

Example

The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.

その警官は職業上の不正行為で解雇されました。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

無意味な

Meaning

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

Example

He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.

彼は仕事の中で無意味な作業に退屈していた。

C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

勇気

Meaning

A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.

Example

The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.

その若いアスリートは決勝戦で勇気を示しました。

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 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

模倣

Meaning

The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.

Example

The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.

コメディアンの有名人の模倣で観客を笑わせました。

C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

人々が仮面と衣装を着て集まるパーティー

Meaning

a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show

Example

The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.

チャリティイベントは大きなマスカレードとして開催されました。

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。

C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

詳細への注意

Meaning

Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Example

His meticulousness made the project successful.

彼のメティキュラスネスはプロジェクトを成功させました。

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。