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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。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

騒乱の戦い
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
サッカーの試合中に騒乱の戦いが起きました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

風習
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
社会的な風習は、しばしば人々が公共の場でどのように振る舞うかを決定します。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

変化性（綴り間違い）
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
その文書には 'mutability' の代わりに 'mutablility' の綴り間違いがありました。
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

道徳家
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
著者は彼の著作で厳格なモラリストとして知られていました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

ケチ; 吝嗇
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
彼は必要なもの以外にお金を使うのがあまりにもケチだ。
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。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

誤解する
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
彼はプロジェクトの目的を誤解しました。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

人食い
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
その虎は村で悪名高い人食いとなった。
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

多様な; 多方面の
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
その会社には、テクノロジー、金融、ヘルスケアを含む多様なビジネス利益があります。
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。
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

表情
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
彼の真剣な表情は皆を黙らせた。
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

人間嫌いの
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
彼の人間嫌いの態度は、友達を作るのを難しくした。
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

野生動物のコレクション
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
サーカスには異国的な動物のコレクションがありました。
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

暖炉の上の棚
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
彼女は家族の写真を暖炉の上の棚に置きました。
C2 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 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。
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

略奪者
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
村人たちは自分たちの家を襲った略奪者を恐れていた。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学者
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
形而上学者は現実の本質について仲間たちと議論した。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

邪悪
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
その悪しき魔女は若い王女に呪いをかけました。
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

手先
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
独裁者は忠実な手先に囲まれていて、彼の命令を実行していた。
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

運動性
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
精子の運動性は受精成功のために重要です。
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

無駄に話す
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
彼は古い思い出について無駄に話していました。
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
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 /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。
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。
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一度に一つの作業を行うこと
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
モノタスキングはしばしば高品質な仕事につながります。
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

陰謀
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
その政治家は自分の陰謀によって倒れた。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

ミルクポット
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
彼女はミルクポットから新鮮なミルクをグラスに注いだ。
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

病気を装う
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
彼は学校に行くのを避けるためにマリンジャーしようとした。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

専門家
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
彼は最新のトレンドをいつも知っているテック専門家です。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
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。
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

病気を装う人
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
マネージャーはジョンがマリンガラーだと疑っていた。
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公務員の不正行為
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
市長は職務中の不正行為で告発された。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

陰謀を企てる
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
反乱者たちは王に対して陰謀を企てようとした。
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

メイス / 王杖
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
ガードは権威の象徴としてメイスを持っていた。
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。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

なだめる
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
マネージャーは割引で怒った顧客をなだめようとした。
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。
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 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 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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

誇張した言葉
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
その政治家の誇張したスピーチは群衆に印象を与えた。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚偽
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
ジャーナリストは役人たちの虚偽を暴露しました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

過度に感傷的な
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
彼は数杯飲んだ後、感傷的になった。
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚偽の
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
その政治家は嘘の発言で知られていました。
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 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

死にかけている; 衰退または腐敗の状態で
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
そのモリバンド患者は危機的な状態にありました。
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

路地/小道
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
彼らはロンドンの静かなミューズに小さなアパートを借りました。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

内側
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
膝の内側は怪我をしやすい。
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

濁り
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
水の濁りが魚を見るのを難しくしました。
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 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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

運動性のある
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
特定の細菌は運動性があり、栄養素に向かって泳ぐことができます。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

変動性
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
ファッションのトレンドの可変性は、それについていくのを難しくします。
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

寛大, 気前が良い, 寛容
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
彼の寛大な性格は彼を皆から尊敬される存在にしました。
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

マラティ
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
マラティのツルが甘い香りの花で庭の壁を覆っていました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
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。
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

悪臭の
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
悪臭の部屋はみんなを急いで出させた。
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

権力、富、または全能の幻想
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
独裁者のメガロマニアは彼に自分が無敵だと信じさせました。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

女性嫌悪者
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
多くの人々は彼のスピーチを女性嫌悪者の言葉として非難しました。
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。
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。
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 /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 /miːt/

mete

分配する
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
裁判官は犯行に応じて罰を分配します。
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

戦艦
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
戦艦は海を越えて、海岸を守るために進んだ。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

厳格な規律の指導者
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
新しいマネージャーはマルティネットのようで、些細な違反も処罰されました。
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

筋骨格障害
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
デ・クヴェルヴァン症候群は一般的な筋骨格障害です。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
その誤りは非常に微小で、誰もそれに気づかなかった。
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

乞食
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
乞食は修道院の門で食べ物を求めた。
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。
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 /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

旋風
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
船は波と風の旋風に巻き込まれました。
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

変態する
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
キャタピラは蝶に変態した。
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

磁化する
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
科学者は鉄の棒を磁化することに成功した。
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

マグノリア
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
美しいマグノリアの木は春にピンクの花で咲きました。
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善する
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
新しい政策は貧しい人々の生活条件を改善することを目指しています。
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

マスタードオイル
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
私たちはキッチンで野菜を調理するためにマスタードオイルを使います。
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 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

混成
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
フェスティバルはアーティスト、ミュージシャン、観光客からなる混成の群衆を引き寄せた。
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 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

思考について考える
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
メタ認知は問題解決能力を高めます。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

悪党; 犯罪者
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
その悪党は店で物を盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。
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 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

辛辣または皮肉な
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
批評家の辛辣なレビューは著者を怒らせた。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

ムスクのような
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
その香水はムスクのような香りがしました。
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

噛む
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
彼はゆっくりとパンを噛んで飲み込んだ。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

恥をかかせる
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
彼女はステージでつまずいたとき、とても恥ずかしかった。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

荷馬使い
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
荷馬使いは動物を安全に山道を案内しました。
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。