Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

magical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈmædʒɪkəl/

having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic

"The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight."

magician definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/məˈdʒɪʃən/
マジシャン (majishan)

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

"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。" (Majishan wa bōshi kara usagi o toridashimashita.)
noun B1
/ˈmæɡnət/
磁石 (jishaku)

An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.

"The magnet held the paper to the fridge door."

"磁石は紙を冷蔵庫のドアに引き寄せました。" (Jishaku wa kami wo reizoko no doa ni hikiyosemashita.)
Mainly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈmeɪnli/
主に (omoni)

for the most part; chiefly

"The audience was mainly composed of students."

"観客は主に学生で構成されていました。" (Kankyaku wa omoni gakusei de kousei sarete imashita.)
maintain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/meɪnˈteɪn/
維持する (iji suru)

To keep something in good condition; to preserve or continue.

"She worked hard to maintain her reputation."

"彼女は評判を維持するために一生懸命働きました。" (Kanojo wa hyōban o iji suru tame ni isshōkenmei hatarakimashita.)
majority definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/məˈdʒɒrəti/
多数 (tasuu)

the greater number or part of something; more than half

"The majority of voters supported the new law."

"有権者の多数が新しい法律を支持しました。" (Yuken-sha no tasuu ga atarashii houritsu o shiji shimashita.)
maker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmeɪkər/
創造者 (sozo-sha)

a person or thing that makes or produces something

"He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood."

"彼はハリウッドの有名な映画製作者です。" (kare wa hariruddo no yuumei na eiga seisakusha desu.)
makeup definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmeɪkʌp/
化粧 (keshou)

cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance

"She applied makeup before the party."

"彼女はパーティーの前に化粧をした。" (Kanojo wa pātī no mae ni keshou o shita.)
management definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
マネジメント (manejimento)

the process of dealing with or controlling things or people

"Good management is crucial for the success of any business."

"良いマネジメントは、どんなビジネスにも成功のために重要です。" (Yoi manejimento wa, donna bijinesu ni mo seikou no tame ni juuyou desu.)
manner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmænər/
マナー / 方法 (manā / hōhō)

a way in which something is done or happens

"He spoke in a polite manner."

"彼は礼儀正しく話しました。" (Kare wa reigi tadashiku hanashimashita.)
Marketing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɑːrkɪtɪŋ/
マーケティング (māketingu)

The action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.

"The company invested heavily in digital marketing."

"その会社はデジタルマーケティングに多大な投資をしました。" (Sono kaisha wa dejitaru māketingu ni tadaina tōshi o shimashita.)
adjective B1
/ˈmɑːrvələs/
素晴らしい; 驚くべき; 素晴らしい (subarashii; odorokubeki; subarashii)

extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder

"The view from the mountain was marvellous."

"山からの景色は素晴らしかった。" (Yama kara no keshiki wa subarashikatta.)
adjective B1
/ˈmɑːrvələs/
素晴らしい (subarashii)

Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.

"She gave a marvelous performance on stage."

"彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。" (Kanojo wa sutēji de subarashī pafōmansu o hirō shimashita.)
Mask definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/mæsk/
仮面 (kamen)

A covering for the face to protect, disguise, or entertain.

"He wore a mask at the costume party."

"彼は仮装パーティーで仮面をかぶっていた。" (Kare wa kasō pātii de kamen o kabutte ita.)
masks definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/mɑːsks/
マスク (masuku)

Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.

"Masks can protect against polluted air."

"マスクは汚染された空気から守ることができます。" (Masuku wa osen sareta kūki kara mamoru koto ga dekimasu.)
mass definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/mæs/
質量 (shitsuryou)

a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things

"A huge mass of people gathered in the square."

"広場に大勢の人々が集まりました。" (Hiroba ni oozei no hitobito ga atsumarimashita.)
massage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/məˈsɑːʒ/
マッサージする (massaji suru)

to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information

"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。" (Serapisuto wa kinniku no kinchou o yawarageru tame ni senaka o massaji shimasu.)
Massive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈmæsɪv/
巨大な (kyodaina)

extremely large, heavy, or solid in size or degree

"The company made a massive investment in renewable energy."

"その会社は再生可能エネルギーに巨額の投資をしました。" (Sono kaisha wa saiseikanō enerugī ni kyogaku no tōshi o shimashita.)
mate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/meɪt/
友達, 相棒 (tomodachi, aibou)

a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction

"He went fishing with his old school mate."

"彼は古い学校の友達と釣りに行きました。" (Kare wa furui gakkou no tomodachi to tsuri ni ikimashita.)
Material definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B1
/məˈtɪəriəl/
素材 (sozai)

The substance or matter from which something is made; relating to physical things rather than ideas or emotions.

"The builder brought all the necessary material for the construction."

"建設業者は建設に必要なすべての素材を持ってきました。" (Kensetsugyosha wa kensetsu ni hitsuyou na subete no sozai o motte kimashita.)
mathematics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
数学 (sugaku)

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

"Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe."

"数学は私たちが自然界や宇宙のパターンを理解するのに役立ちます。" (Sugaku wa watashitachi ga shizenkai ya uchuu no pataan wo rikai suru no ni yakudachimasu.)
noun/verb B1
/ˈmætərz/
問題 / 重要である (mondai / juuyou de aru)

important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance

"What she thinks really matters to me."

"彼女が思うことは私にとって本当に重要です。" (kanojo ga omou koto wa watashi ni totte hontou ni juuyou desu.)
maximum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B1
/ˈmæksɪməm/
最大 (saidai)

the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible

"She scored the maximum marks in the exam."

"彼女は試験で最大の点数を取った。" (Kanojo wa shiken de saidai no tensuu o totta.)
Meaningful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈmiːnɪŋfəl/
意味のある (imi no aru)

having purpose, value, or significance

"He gave a meaningful smile before leaving the room."

"彼は部屋を出る前に意味のある笑顔を見せた。" (Kare wa heya o deru mae ni imi no aru egao o miseta.)
Means definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/miːnz/
手段; 資源; 方法; (means)

An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources

"They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation."

"彼らにはそんなに高価な休暇を支払う手段がありません。" (karera niwa sonna ni kōka na kyūka o shiharau shudan ga arimasen.)
Meanwhile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈmiːnˌwaɪl/
その間に (sono aida ni)

At the same time; in the intervening period.

"She was cooking dinner; meanwhile, I set the table."

"彼女は夕食を作っていた; その間に、私はテーブルをセットした。" (Kanojo wa yūshoku o tsukutte ita; sono aida ni, watashi wa tēburu o setto shita.)
measure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/ˈmɛʒər/
測定 / 測定基準 (sokutei / sokutei kijun)

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something; a standard unit or plan

"The tailor measured the length of the cloth."

"仕立て屋は布の長さを測りました。" (Shitateya wa nuno no nagasa wo hakarimashita.)
measurement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmeʒərmənt/
測定 (sokutei)

the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring

"The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit."

"仕立て屋はスーツを縫う前に私のウエストの測定を取りました。" (Shitateya wa suutsu o nuu mae ni watashi no uesuto no sokutei o torimashita.)
measures definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈmeʒ.ərz
措置 (sochi)

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

"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。" (Kanka sochi wa haisutsuryō no sakugen ni shōten o awaseteimasu.)
mechanic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/məˈkænɪk/
メカニック (mekanikku)

a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles

"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。" (Sono mekanikku wa 1 jikan inai ni enjin wo shuuri shimashita.)
medal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɛdəl/
メダル (medaru)

a piece of metal given as an award for achievement

"She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race."

"彼女は100メートル競走で金メダルを獲得しました。" (Kanojo wa 100 mētoru kyōsō de kin medaru o kakutoku shimashita.)
medium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmiːdiəm/
メディア (media)

A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.

"Television is a powerful medium for spreading information."

"テレビは情報を広めるための強力なメディアです。" (Terebi wa jōhō o hiromeru tame no kyōryokuna media desu.)
Melody definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɛlədi/
メロディー (merodii)

A sequence of musical notes that are musically satisfying; a tune.

"The melody of the song stayed in my mind all day."

"その歌のメロディーは一日中私の頭の中に残っていた。" (Sono uta no merodii wa ichinichijuu watashi no atama no naka ni nokotteita.)
melt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/mɛlt/
溶ける (tokeru)

to become liquid through heat

"The ice melted quickly under the sun."

"氷は太陽の下で素早く溶けました。" (Kōri wa taiyō no shita de subayaku tokemashita.)
melting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun, adjective B1
/ˈmeltɪŋ/
溶けること (tokeru koto)

the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender

"The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun."

"氷は強い日差しで早く溶けています。" (Kori wa tsuyoi hizashi de hayaku tokete imasu)
membership definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɛmbərʃɪp/
会員資格 (kaiinshikaku)

The state of being a member of a group, organization, or club.

"Her membership in the gym expires next month."

"ジムの会員資格は来月終了します。" (Jimu no kaiinshikaku wa raigetsu shūryō shimasu.)
Mental definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈmɛntəl/
精神的 (seishinteki)

Relating to the mind, thoughts, or intellectual processes.

"He needs to take a break for his mental health."

"彼は精神的な健康のために休憩が必要です。" (kare wa seishinteki na kenkō no tame ni kyūkei ga hitsuyō desu.)
metal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɛtəl/
金属 (kinzoku)

A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.

"The ring was made of precious metal."

"その指輪は貴金属でできていました。" (Sono yubiwa wa kikinzoku de dekite imashita.)
meter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmiːtər/
メートル (mētoru)

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.

"The technician came to check the electricity meter."

"技術者が電気メーターをチェックしに来ました。" (Gijutsusha ga denki mētā o chekku shi ni kimashita.)
Method definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɛθəd/
方法 (hōhō)

A particular way or process of doing something.

"She explained the method of solving the problem."

"彼女は問題を解決する方法を説明しました。" (Kanojo wa mondai o kaiketsu suru hōhō o setsumei shimashita.)
noun B1
/ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/
顕微鏡 (kenbikyō)

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

"The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope."

"科学者は顕微鏡で細菌を観察した。" (Kagakusha wa kenbikyō de saikin o kansatsu shita.)
mid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, preposition, noun B1
/mɪd/
中間 (chukan)

being in the middle of something; the central part or point

"She joined the project in mid June."

"彼女は6月中旬にそのプロジェクトに参加した。" (kanojo wa rokugatsu chujun ni sono purojekuto ni sanka shita)
Midnight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɪdnaɪt/
真夜中 (mayonaka)

twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night

"He reached home just after midnight."

"彼は真夜中過ぎに家に着いた。" (Kare wa mayonaka sugi ni ie ni tsuita.)
military definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B1
/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
軍隊 (guntai)

relating to soldiers, the armed forces, or war

"He decided to join the military after college."

"彼は大学を卒業後、軍隊に参加することに決めた。" (Kare wa daigaku o sotsugyou go, guntai ni sanka suru koto ni kimeta.)
Milkman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɪlk.mæn/
牛乳配達員 (gyūnyū haitatsuin)

a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses

"The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning."

"牛乳配達員は毎朝私たちの家に新鮮なミルクを届けます。" (Gyūnyū haitatsuin wa mai asa watashitachi no ie ni shinsen na miruku o todokemasu.)
Millionaire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/
ミリオネア (mirionea)

A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency

"He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work."

"彼は賢い投資と努力のおかげでミリオネアになった。" (Kare wa kashikoi tōshi to doryoku no okage de mirionea ni natta.)
minister definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɪnɪstər/
大臣 (daijin)

a head of a government department; a person who leads a church

"The finance minister announced new tax policies."

"財務大臣は新しい税制政策を発表しました。" (Zaimu daijin wa atarashī zei-sei seisaku o happyō shimashita.)
Miracle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɪrəkəl/
奇跡 (kiseki)

an extraordinary event that cannot be explained by natural laws

"Surviving the accident was nothing short of a miracle."

"事故から生き残るのはまさに奇跡でした。" (Jiko kara ikinokoru no wa masani kiseki deshita.)
Miserable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈmɪzərəbəl/
惨めな (mijimena)

Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable.

"He felt miserable after losing his job."

"仕事を失った後、彼は惨めに感じていた。" (Shigoto o ushinatta ato, kare wa mijime ni kanjite ita.)
Mission definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈmɪʃən/
ミッション / 任務 (misshon / ninmu)

an important assignment or task, often with a specific purpose

"The astronauts were on a mission to explore Mars."

"宇宙飛行士たちは火星を探査するためのミッションに出発しました。" (Uchuu hikoushi tachi wa kasei wo tansa suru tame no misshon ni shuppatsu shimashita.)