A1 title /mɪz/

ms

ミズ

Meaning

a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status

Example

Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.

ミズ・アクターはセミナーでスピーチを行います。

A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

混合された

Meaning

consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings

Example

The audience had mixed reactions to the film.

観客は映画に対して混合した反応を示しました。

B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

成熟

Meaning

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

Example

With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.

年齢とともに知恵と感情的成熟が訪れる。

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。

C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Meaning

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

Example

The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.

B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

多数派

Meaning

The greater number; the larger part of something.

Example

The majority demanded their rights.

多数派は自分たちの権利を要求した。

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 /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

トラック

Meaning

a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck

Example

The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.

そのモーター車は新鮮な野菜を市場に届けました。

C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇跡的; 驚くべき; 非凡な

Meaning

supernatural; amazing; extraordinary

Example

Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.

彼女の奇跡的な回復は、すべての医師を驚かせました。

B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿気

Meaning

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

Example

The skin cream helps retain moisture.

スキンクリームは湿気を保持するのに役立ちます。

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 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

不調

Meaning

a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify

Example

After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.

長時間の旅行の後、彼女は一般的な不調を感じました。

C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

調停する

Meaning

To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.

Example

She was asked to mediate between the two companies.

彼女は二つの会社の間で調停するよう求められました。

A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

魔法

Meaning

the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events

Example

The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.

マジシャンは彼のマジックで観客を驚かせました。

A2 noun /mæp/

map

地図

Meaning

a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea

Example

He studied the map before starting his journey.

彼は旅を始める前に地図を調べました。

B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

マスク

Meaning

covering for the face or head; disguise or protection

Example

She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.

彼女はほこりから自分を守るためにマスクをしていました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

管理可能な; コントロールできる

Meaning

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

Example

The workload is manageable if we plan properly.

作業負荷は計画通りにすれば管理可能です。

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。

B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

道徳

Meaning

a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior

Example

The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.

物語の道徳は常に真実を話すことです。

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。

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。

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 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。

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。

C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

葬儀屋

Meaning

a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals

Example

The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.

葬儀屋は葬儀サービスのために遺体を準備しました。

C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

狂気の

Meaning

behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness

Example

He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.

彼は映画の間に狂気の笑い声を上げた。

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。

B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟した

Meaning

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

Example

She has become a mature and confident leader.

彼女は成熟した自信に満ちたリーダーになった。

C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

物質主義的なライフスタイル

Meaning

A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.

Example

A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.

物質主義的なライフスタイルは、しばしば道徳的な堕落を招く。

B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

無言の; 話せない; 音がない

Meaning

silent; unable to speak; without sound

Example

He remained mute during the entire meeting.

彼は会議中ずっと無言だった。

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。

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 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 /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

干渉好きな

Meaning

fond of interfering in other people’s affairs

Example

She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.

彼女は隣人が干渉的で迷惑だと感じた。

B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

モニター、監視する

Meaning

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

Example

The teacher monitors the students during the exam.

先生は試験中に生徒を監視します。

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 ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

緩和戦略

Meaning

Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.

Example

Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.

政府は気候変動に対処するための緩和戦略を採用する必要があります。

C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

邸宅

Meaning

A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.

Example

The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.

古い邸宅は何世代にもわたって丘の上に誇らしげに立っていました。

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。

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 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

整理する

Meaning

To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.

Example

The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.

教師は遠足のために生徒を整列させました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

殺人犯

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

殺人犯は数時間以内に警察に捕まった。

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 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

慎重に

Meaning

in very small detail; extremely carefully

Example

The detective examined the evidence minutely.

探偵は証拠を慎重に調べました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

母性

Meaning

the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother

Example

She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.

彼女は母性の喜びと挑戦を受け入れました。

C1 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

民兵

Meaning

a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies

Example

The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.

村は攻撃から守るために民兵を結成した。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

マインドフルネス

Meaning

The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.

Example

Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.

マインドフルネスの実践は集中力と感情のバランスを改善します。

B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

掛け算

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

掛け算は算数の基本的な計算です。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

慈悲

Meaning

Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish

Example

The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.

裁判官は慈悲を示し、より軽い判決を与えました。

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

慈悲深い; 同情的な

Meaning

showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving

Example

The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.

慈悲深い裁判官は彼に軽い判決を与えました。

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。

B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

マジシャン

Meaning

A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.

Example

The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

マジシャンは帽子からウサギを取り出しました。

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

メリット; 優れた点; 評価に値する品質

Meaning

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention

Example

She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.

彼女はそのメリットと努力によって昇進しました。

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 /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 /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。

A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

私の

Meaning

used to indicate possession or ownership

Example

This is my book.

これは私の本です。

A2 noun /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Mountain

山

Meaning

a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground

Example

They climbed the highest mountain in the region.

彼らはその地域で最も高い山を登りました。

C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

サバ

Meaning

a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes

Example

Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

サバはオメガ3脂肪酸が豊富です。

A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

一致する

Meaning

to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another

Example

The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.

彼女のドレスの色は彼女の靴と完璧にマッチしています。

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 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 /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。

B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

メカニック

Meaning

a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles

Example

The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.

そのメカニックは1時間以内にエンジンを修理しました。

C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

陰謀; 策略;

Meaning

a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting

Example

The villain's machinations were finally exposed.

悪役の陰謀は最終的に暴露された。

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。

C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

家畜の伝染病

Meaning

An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.

Example

The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.

農家はムレインの流行中に多くの牛を失いました。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱

Meaning

Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.

Example

The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.

抗議活動は群衆が警察と衝突したときに混乱に変わった。

C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

ひどく壊す

Meaning

to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing

Example

The car was mangled in the accident.

車は事故でひどく壊れた。

C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

おかゆ

Meaning

A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar

Example

My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.

私の祖母は特別な機会においしいミルクライスを作ります。

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。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

喪

Meaning

the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

Example

The family is in mourning for their grandmother.

家族は祖母を喪に服している。

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。

C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

平凡さ

Meaning

Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.

Example

He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.

彼は平凡さに満足せず、偉大さを目指して努力した。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

顕微鏡

Meaning

An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.

Example

The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.

科学者は顕微鏡で細菌を観察した。

A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

かもしれない / 力

Meaning

used to express possibility; power or strength

Example

She might come to the party if she finishes work early.

もし彼女が早く仕事を終わらせたら、パーティーに来るかもしれない。

C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

メッシュ, 絡ませる

Meaning

To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.

Example

The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.

二つの歯車が完璧に噛み合って、機械がスムーズに動く。

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。

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。

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼する

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

彼らは友人の死を悼むために集まりました。

B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

精神的な

Meaning

relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological

Example

She has strong mental health and resilience.

彼女は強いメンタルヘルスと回復力を持っています。

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。

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。

B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

やる気を起こさせる

Meaning

to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something

Example

The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.

コーチのスピーチはチームをチャンピオンにするためにモチベートしました。

A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

会議

Meaning

A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.

Example

The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.

取締役会は予算を最終決定するために会議を開きました。

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。

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

主流

Meaning

the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion

Example

Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.

ソーシャルメディアは多くの人々にとって主流のニュースソースとなった。

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。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民

Meaning

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

Example

Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.

多くの移民は仕事を見つけるために長距離を移動します。

C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

陰鬱

Meaning

sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered

Example

He became morose after losing his job.

彼は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでしまった。

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 /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信

Meaning

Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

Example

There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.

二つの政治的政党の間に深い不信があった。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

脅威

Meaning

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat

Example

The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.

その無謀な運転手は道路のすべての人々にとって脅威だった。

C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

蜃気楼

Meaning

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts

Example

The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.

旅行者は砂漠で水の蜃気楼を見ました。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

採掘

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

この地域での採掘は近年増加しています。

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。

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 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

気まぐれな

Meaning

subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Example

She is known for her mercurial temperament.

彼女は気まぐれな気質で知られています。

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。

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。

A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

口

Meaning

the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing

Example

Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.

歯医者が検査できるように、口を広く開けてください。

B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

幸せ

Meaning

relating to machines or the way they work

Example

She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

モノカルチャー

Meaning

The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.

Example

Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.

モノカルチャーは土壌の劣化や害虫への脆弱性の増加を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

ミサイル

Meaning

a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target

Example

The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.

軍は敵基地に向かってミサイルを発射しました。

B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

その上

Meaning

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

Example

The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.

その仕事は挑戦的です。その上、優れたコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

余白; 範囲

Meaning

The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed

Example

Please write your notes in the margin of the page.

ページの余白にメモを書いてください。

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。