C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

修道院; アシュラム

Meaning

a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship

Example

The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.

古代の修道院は丘の頂上に建てられました。

A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

百万

Meaning

the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)

Example

The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.

その映画は最初の週に100万ドル以上を稼ぎました。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

スズキ

Meaning

A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass

Example

Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.

スズキはその繊細な味と柔らかな食感で高く評価されています。

C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

メドレー

Meaning

A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.

Example

The band played a medley of popular songs.

バンドは人気のある曲のメドレーを演奏しました。

C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

ミクロコスム

Meaning

A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.

Example

The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.

その小さな町は、国全体のミクロコスムです。

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

ミクロクライメート

Meaning

The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.

Example

A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.

マイクロクライメートは植物の成長に重要な影響を与える可能性があります。

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 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

虐殺

Meaning

to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively

Example

The army massacred the innocent civilians.

軍隊は無実の市民を虐殺した。

C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

微生物の

Meaning

Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.

Example

Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.

土壌中の微生物活動は肥沃度を改善します。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小限

Meaning

the smallest or least amount possible

Example

The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.

事故後、車の損傷は最小限でした。

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 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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

微量栄養素

Meaning

Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.

Example

Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.

鉄分と亜鉛は成長に必要な微量栄養素です。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

マクロン栄養素

Meaning

Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Example

Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.

タンパク質、脂肪、炭水化物は重要なマクロン栄養素です。

B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

無意味; 目的がない; 意味がない

Meaning

without purpose; having no significance; pointless

Example

The data became meaningless without proper context.

データは適切なコンテキストがなければ意味がありません。

C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

裁判所の事務所

Meaning

The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.

Example

He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.

彼は10年以上にわたって地元の裁判所の事務所で働いていることを誇りに思っていました。

C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

女性嫌悪

Meaning

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

Example

The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.

その小説は女性嫌悪を助長すると批判された。

C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

栄養失調; 不適切な栄養

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment

Example

Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.

子供たちの間で栄養失調は深刻な公衆衛生の問題です。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

石工

Meaning

a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete

Example

The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.

石工は新しい家のために慎重にレンガを積みました。

C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

モルガナティック結婚

Meaning

relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other

Example

The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.

王子は平民とモルガナティック結婚をしました。

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.

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 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

山岳地帯に関連する; 山岳環境に見られる

Meaning

Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.

Example

Montane forests host a variety of unique species.

山岳林はユニークな種の多様性を持っています。

B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

統合する

Meaning

to combine or join together; to blend into one

Example

The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.

2つの会社は市場シェアを増やすために合併することを決定しました。

B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

真ん中で; その中で

Meaning

in the middle of; among

Example

She stood in the midst of the crowd.

彼女は群衆の真ん中に立っていました。

B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

顕著な; 明確な; 独特な

Meaning

clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious

Example

There was a marked improvement in her performance.

彼女のパフォーマンスには顕著な改善がありました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

司教帽子

Meaning

a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material

Example

The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.

司教は儀式の間に司教帽子を頭に載せました。

A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

失う / 恋しい

Meaning

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

Example

I really miss my family when I travel abroad.

海外旅行の際、家族を本当に恋しく感じます。

C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

混血の人（古くて攻撃的な言葉）

Meaning

an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry

Example

The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.

'ムラット'という言葉は、現在では時代遅れで攻撃的だと見なされています。

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。

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 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 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

価値がある

Meaning

Deserved or earned something.

Example

Her dedication merited recognition from the community.

彼女の献身はコミュニティからの認識を得るに値しました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

Meaning

Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.

Example

Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.

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。

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 /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

甘草の根

Meaning

licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking

Example

She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.

彼女はムレティでハーブティーを作り、喉の痛みを和らげました。

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 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 /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

柔らかくて心地よい; 落ち着いていて優しい

Meaning

soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle

Example

The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.

穏やかな夕方の光が平和な雰囲気を作り出しました。

C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲しくて思慮深い; 悲しみを表現するまたは感じる

Meaning

sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness

Example

The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.

メランコリックな音楽は、誰もが悲しく感じさせました。

B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

正午

Meaning

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

Example

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

太陽は正午に最も輝いており、真上にあります。

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。

B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

モード; 方法

Meaning

a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting

Example

The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.

コンピュータにはエネルギーを節約するためのスリープモードがあります。

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。

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 /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 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

蚊

Meaning

a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood

Example

The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.

昨晩、蚊が私の腕を刺しました。

C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

虚偽的

Meaning

apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.

Example

The design was flashy but meretricious.

デザインは華やかだったが、虚偽的だった。

C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

汚す

Meaning

To stain, spot, or pollute something.

Example

The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.

白い布はインクのシミで汚れました。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性的

Meaning

having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective

Example

She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.

彼女はすべての子供たちに母親のようなケアと愛情を示しました。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲しい

Meaning

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

Example

The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.

悲しい歌は彼女に失った愛する人々を思い出させました。

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神話

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

フェニックスの神話は、灰の中から生まれ変わった鳥の話を伝えています。

C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

マフラー

Meaning

a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth

Example

She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.

彼女は外に出る前に暖かいマフラーを首に巻いた。

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

モーター

Meaning

a machine that produces motion or power to make something work

Example

The car’s motor stopped suddenly.

車のモーターは突然止まりました。

C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

モラセス

Meaning

thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane

Example

The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.

レシピは、パンにリッチな味を加えるためにモラセスを要求します。

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。

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 ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

誤解

Meaning

A wrong idea or false understanding about something.

Example

There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.

成功は一夜にして成るという誤解が広まっている。

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。

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。

C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

微量栄養素

Meaning

Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

Example

Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.

微量栄養素は細胞機能に不可欠です。

A1 verb /meɪk/

make

作る

Meaning

to create, produce, or construct something

Example

I make coffee every morning.

私は毎朝コーヒーを作ります。

B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

蚊帳

Meaning

a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out

Example

We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.

私たちは虫刺されを防ぐために蚊帳を使います。

C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

ヒエ

Meaning

a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop

Example

Millet is often used as food in rural areas.

ミレットは農村地域で食品としてよく使われます。

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

実力主義

Meaning

Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.

Example

Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.

実力主義の採用は労働力を強化します。

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

近視的な、視野が狭い

Meaning

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness

Example

The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.

その会社の近視的な戦略は、長期的な損失を招いた。

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 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。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人

Meaning

Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.

Example

The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.

映画は火星人が地球を訪れるシーンを見せた。

C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

病気; 疾患; 重大な問題

Meaning

A disease or ailment; a serious problem

Example

The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.

医者は神経系に影響を与えた珍しい病気を診断しました。

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 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 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 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

代謝の

Meaning

Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.

定期的な運動は代謝効率を高めます。

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 /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

マスタード

Meaning

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

Example

She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.

カレーに風味を加えるためにマスタードの種を加えました。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning

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

Example

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

B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

記念碑

Meaning

A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.

Example

Thousands gather at the National Memorial.

何千人もの人々が国立記念碑に集まります。

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。

B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

哺乳類

Meaning

A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.

Example

The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.

クジラは地球上で最も大きな哺乳類です。

B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

奇跡

Meaning

An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws

Example

The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.

患者の回復は医師によって奇跡だと呼ばれました。

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 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

形態学

Meaning

the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology

Example

Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.

形態学は、単語の構造とその形成方法を研究します。

C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

測定可能な; 定量的な

Meaning

able to be measured; quantifiable

Example

The project's success was measurable by increased sales.

プロジェクトの成功は売上の増加で測定可能でした。

B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

製造業

Meaning

the process of making products on a large scale using machinery

Example

The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.

その国は製造業に大規模に投資しています。

B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

近代化

Meaning

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

Example

Modernization of industries reduces pollution.

産業の近代化は汚染を減らします。

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

変更する

Meaning

to change or alter something; to make partial changes

Example

We need to modify the plan to include more details.

計画を変更して、詳細を追加する必要があります。

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 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

気象の

Meaning

Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.

Example

Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.

気象条件は農業サイクルに影響を及ぼす。

C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜

Meaning

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

Example

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

細胞膜は物質の細胞内外の移動を制御します。

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

使者

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

使者は司令官に重要な戦闘計画を届けました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

言い逃れをする

Meaning

not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech

Example

The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.

その政治家は難しい質問に対して言い逃れをした。

B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

マインドセット

Meaning

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成長マインドセットは、個人が挑戦を受け入れるのを助けます。

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。

C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

道徳化する

Meaning

To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.

Example

He tends to moralize about other people's choices.

彼は他の人々の選択について道徳的なコメントをする傾向がある。

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。

C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

軍事侵入

Meaning

A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.

Example

The military incursion caused widespread devastation.

軍事侵入は広範囲にわたる破壊を引き起こしました。

C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

記念する

Meaning

to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record

Example

The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.

その都市は中央広場に英雄の像を立てて英雄を記念することに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

結婚に関する

Meaning

Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.

Example

They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.

彼らは結婚問題を解決するためにカウンセリングを受けました。

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。

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 /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神教

Meaning

The belief in the existence of only one God.

Example

Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.

イスラム教とキリスト教は一神教に基づいている。