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C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

金持ち; 裕福な; 富裕な
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
彼女は広範な不動産を持つ裕福な家庭から来ています。
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
満月は夜空で明るく輝いています
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 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。
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 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 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

損傷する
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
古代の写本は不注意な取り扱いで損傷しました。
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

メンター
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
彼女は新しい社員のためにメンターとして活動しました。
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 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平凡
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
その映画は面白かったが、全体的に平凡だった。
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。
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。
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 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

死や病気など、不快または不安を引き起こすテーマへの異常な関心
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
彼女は犯罪の話に対してモービッドな魅力を持っていた。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

君主
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
モナークはテレビで国民に演説を行いました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

モルタルと乳鉢
Meaning
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
Example
She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.
彼女はモルタルと乳鉢を使って香辛料を挽いた。
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。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

複数の; 多様な; 異なる
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
彼女は事故で複数の怪我をしました。
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 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

疑念、不安
Meaning
feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.
彼女は契約書にサインすることに対して深刻な疑念を抱いていた。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

悲惨に
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
チームはチャンピオンシップで悲惨にプレーしました。
A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

サル
Meaning
a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees
Example
The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
サルはジャングルで枝から枝へと飛び移った。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
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。
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

マッサージする
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
セラピストは筋肉の緊張を和らげるために背中をマッサージします。
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。
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。
C2 noun /meɪs/

Mase

ナツメグの花
Meaning
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
Example
A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.
一 pinch ナツメグの花 デザートに温かみを加える。
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

その間に
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
食べ物は1時間後に準備が整います。その間にテレビを見ていましょう。
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

金属汚染
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
金属汚染は健康に深刻なリスクをもたらす。
B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

軍隊
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
軍隊は援助のために呼ばれました。
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

メランコリー; 思索的または優しい悲しみ
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
古い手紙を読んだ後、彼は深いメランコリーに包まれました。
C2 adjective /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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

抑える
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
彼女はスカーフで笑い声を抑えようとした。
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。
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

パントマイム; パントマイムの俳優
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
ストリートマイムは、見えない箱のルーチンで群衆を楽しませました。
C2 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。
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

殻魚
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
マレットフィッシュは独特な保護殻で知られています。
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 ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

多面的情報フレームワーク
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
デジタルリテラシーは多面的な情報フレームワークの構築を含んでいます。
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
その病院は新しい母親のための優れたマタニティ病棟を提供しています。
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

しなければならない
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
あなたは外出する前に宿題を終わらせなければなりません。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

濁った
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
私たちは濁った川で泳ぐのを避けました。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

人を捕まえる罠
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
古い城には入り口に人を捕まえる罠がありました。
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

肥料, 家畜の糞
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
有機肥料は土壌の肥沃度を高めます。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

反乱者
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
兵士たちは数ヶ月間給料がなくて反乱者になった。
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

斑点のある
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
古い鏡の斑点のある表面は、独特の魅力を与えました。
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 ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
革命の間に君主制は廃止されました。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

誤解
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
その議論は単純な誤解から生じた。
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

霊廟
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
王は壮大な霊廟に埋葬されました。
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

マニフェスト
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
党は選挙前にマニフェストを発表した。
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

映画
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
映画を見ることは言語学習に役立ちます。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

うわべだけの
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
マネージャーは間違いを認める代わりに、うわべだけの言い訳をしました。
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

不適切な管理
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
プラスチックごみの不適切な管理が汚染を悪化させます。
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

製造
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
その会社はグローバル市場向けに電子機器を製造しています。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

人間嫌い
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
その老人は、すべての社交的な集まりを避けるミサントロープと見なされていました。
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

主に; おもに
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
会議は主に環境保護と気候変動についてでした。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

取るに足らない
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
彼はその辛い仕事に対して取るに足らない金額を支払われました。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

大物; ビジネスや産業で裕福で影響力のある人物
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
その石油マグネートは、国内に数十の精製所を所有していました。
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

壮大な
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
壮大なヒマラヤ山脈は空に向かって高くそびえ立っています。
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。
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

モラトリアム
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府は新しい鉱鉱許可に対してモラトリアムを発表しました。
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/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
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。
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

バイク
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
彼は毎日バイクで仕事に行きます。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ダニ
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
マットレスはホコリのダニに感染していました。
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

モバイルセキュリティ
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
強力なモバイルセキュリティは個人情報を保護します。
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数派
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
この法律は、民族的少数派の権利を保護することを目的としています。
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

間違い; エラー;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
間違いをすることは学習過程の一部です。
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

細かい事
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
彼はオフィスの書類の細かい事に飽きていた。
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。
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 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

嘲笑; からかい;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
彼のスピーチは聴衆から嘲笑されました。
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

声のコントロール
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
音声の適切なモジュレーションは、コミュニケーションスキルを向上させます。
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

気まぐれ
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
彼女の気まぐれは、彼女がどのように反応するかを予測するのを難しくしました。
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

意地悪; ケチ
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
貧しい子供たちに対する彼の意地悪は、近所の誰もが驚きました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

瞬間
Meaning
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time
Example
Please wait a moment while I check your order.
注文を確認している間、少々お待ちください。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

過度に感傷的
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
その映画は過度に感傷的だとして批判されました。
A2 noun /ˈmembər/

member

メンバー
Meaning
a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization
Example
She is a member of the local sports club.
彼女は地元のスポーツクラブのメンバーです。
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

草地
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
牛は緑の草地で平和に草を食べていた。
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道徳
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
議論はその決定の道徳性に焦点を当てました。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

冶金学
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
冶金学は産業の発展において重要な役割を果たします。
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。
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

殺人
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
探偵は町を驚かせた殺人事件を調査しました。
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 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 /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

マクロコスモス
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
宇宙のマクロコスモスは人間の生活のミクロコスモスを反映しています。
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

無数
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
夜空には無数の星がある。
C2 noun /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。
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。
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

ショッピングモール
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
彼らは新しい服を買うためにショッピングモールに行きました。
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。
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

疥癬
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
野良犬は疥癬に苦しんでいた。
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

山岳地帯の
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
その山岳地帯は旅行するのが難しかった。
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。
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。
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 /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

疑念; 不安; 不確実
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対して重大な疑念を抱いていました。
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

はい
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘分かりますか?’ ‘はい.’
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 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

モノグラム
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
タオルには彼女のモノグラムが刺繍されていた。
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

複雑な状況
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
そのプロジェクトは官僚主義の沼に嵌ってしまった。
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。
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

手錠
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
囚人は裁判所に連れて行かれる前に手錠をかけられました。