Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

machinery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/məˈʃiː.nər.i/

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

"The factory invested in new machinery to increase production."

Madness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmædnəs/
狂気 (kyōki)

the state of being mentally ill or acting in a very foolish way

"It would be madness to drive in such dangerous weather."

"こんな危険な天候で運転するのは狂気だ。" (Konna kiken na tenkō de unten suru no wa kyōki da.)
magnetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
磁気 (jiki)

having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way

"The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation."

"地球の磁場は有害な太陽放射から私たちを守ります。" (Chikyū no jiba wa yūgaina taiyō hōsha kara watashitachi o mamorimasu.)
magnificent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/
素晴らしい (subarashii)

extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid

"The view from the mountain was truly magnificent."

"山からの景色は本当に素晴らしかった。" (Yama kara no keshiki wa hontou ni subarashikatta.)
mainland definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

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

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

mainstream definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmeɪnstriːm/
主流 (shuryuu)

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

"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。" (Sōsharumedia wa ōku no hitobito ni totte shuryū no nyūsu sōsu to natta.)
maintenance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmeɪntənəns/
メンテナンス (mentenansu)

The process of keeping something in good condition or working order.

"The building will be closed for routine maintenance."

"その建物は定期的なメンテナンスのために閉鎖されます。" (Sono tatemono wa teikiteki na mentenansu no tame ni heisa saremasu.)
Maize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/meɪz/
トウモロコシ (toumorokoshi)

a tall cereal plant grown for its large yellow grains, also called corn

"Farmers harvested the maize in late autumn."

"農家は秋の終わりにトウモロコシを収穫しました。" (Nouka wa aki no owari ni toumorokoshi wo shuukaku shimashita.)
noun B2
/məˈlɛəriə/
マラリア (mararia)

a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating

"Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions."

"マラリアは熱帯地域で一般的な病気です。" (Mararia wa nettai chiiki de ippantekina byōki desu.)
Malta definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɔːl.tə/
マルタ (Maruta)

a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange

"Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content."

"マルタは、甘い味と高いビタミンC含有量で知られる、バングラデシュで人気のある柑橘類です。" (Maruta wa, amai aji to takai bitamin C ganyouryou de shirareru Banguradeshu de ninki no aru kankitsurui desu.)
noun B2
/ˈmæm.əl/
哺乳類 (honyūrui)

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

"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。" (Kujira wa chikyūjō de mottomo ōkina honyūrui desu.)
adjective B2
/ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/
管理可能な; コントロールできる (kanri kanou na; kontorooru dekiru)

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

"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。" (Sagyou fuka wa keikaku doori ni sureba kanri kanou desu.)
mandatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/
義務的な (gimuteki na)

required by law or rules; compulsory

"Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries."

"ほとんどの国でシートベルトの着用は義務的です。" (Hotondo no kuni de shītoberuto no chakuyō wa gimuteki desu.)
manifest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, adjective B2
/ˈmænɪˌfɛst/
現れる (arawareru)

to show or display clearly; obvious or evident

"The symptoms of the disease manifest quickly."

"病気の症状はすぐに現れます。" (Byouki no shoujou wa sugu ni arawaremasu.)
manipulate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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manipulate

verb B2
/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/

to control or influence someone or something cleverly or unfairly

"He tried to manipulate the results in his favor."

manipulation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃən/

the action of controlling or influencing something or someone cleverly or unfairly

"His manipulation of the situation was evident to everyone."

adjective B2
/ˌmænˈmeɪd/
人工の (jinkō no)

something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally

"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。" (Kono mizuumi wa jinkō no mono de, shizen no mono de wa arimasen.)
mansion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmænʃən/
幸せ (shiawase)

a large, impressive house

"The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, shiawase o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
Manual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmænjuəl/
マニュアル (manual)

a handbook or guide that provides instructions on how to do or operate something

"You should read the user manual before setting up the device."

"デバイスを設定する前に、ユーザーマニュアルを読んでください。" (Debaisu wo settei suru mae ni, yūzā manyuaru wo yonde kudasai.)
adverb B2
/ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/
手動で; 物理的な労力を使って; (shudō de; butsuriteki na rōryoku o tsukatte)

by hand; using physical effort rather than machines

"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。" (Dēta wa shudō de shisutemu ni nyūryoku saremashita.)
manufacture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˌmænɪˈfæktʃər/
製造する (seizou suru)

to make something in large quantities using machinery

"The company manufactures high-quality electronics."

"その会社は高品質な電子機器を製造しています。" (Sono kaisha wa kōhinshitsu na denshi kiki o seizō shiteimasu.)
manufacturer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/
製造業者 (seizōgyōsha)

A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.

"The manufacturer produces cars for the global market."

"製造業者はグローバル市場向けに車を生産しています。" (Seizōgyōsha wa gurōbaru shijō muke ni kuruma o seisan shiteimasu.)
manufacturing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
製造業 (seizōgyō)

the process of making products on a large scale using machinery

"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。" (sono kuni wa seizōgyō ni daikibo ni tōshi shiteimasu.)
marathon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmærəθən/
マラソン (marason)

a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)

"She completed the marathon in under four hours."

"彼女は4時間以内にマラソンを完走しました。" (Kanojo wa 4 jikan inai ni marason o kansou shimashita.)
marble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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marble

noun B2
/ˈmɑːrbəl/

a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines

"The floor of the palace was made of white marble."

Margin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/
マージン、限界、境界 (maajin, genkai, kyoukai)

The edge or border of something; the amount by which something is won or falls short.

"The company increased its profit margin last year."

"その会社は昨年、利益率を増加させました。" (Sono kaisha wa sakunen, rieki-ritu o zouka sasemashita.)
marine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/məˈriːn/
海洋の (kaiyō no)

Relating to the sea or ocean; connected with ships or seafaring.

"Marine life is threatened by pollution."

"海洋生物は汚染の脅威にさらされています。" (Kaiyō seibutsu wa osen no kyōi ni sarareteimasu.)
adjective B2
/mɑːrkt/
顕著な (kenchona)

clearly noticeable or significant

"There was a marked improvement in her health."

"彼女の健康には顕著な改善がありました。" (Kanojo no kenko ni wa kenchona kaizen ga arimashita.)
marker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɑːrkər/
マーカー、マーキングペン (māka, mākingu pen)

an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing

"He used a red marker to underline the important points."

"彼は重要なポイントを強調するために赤いマーカーを使用しました。" (Kare wa jūyō na pointo o kyōchō suru tame ni akai mākā o shiyō shimashita.)
market economy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi
市場経済 (shijou keizai)

An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.

"A market economy allows businesses to compete freely."

"市場経済は企業が自由に競争できるようにします。" (Shijou keizai wa kigyou ga jiyuu ni kyousou dekiru you ni shimasu.)
marketplace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/
市場 (ichiba)

a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade

"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。" (Machi no ichiba wa maishū kin'yōbi no asa ni konzatsu shiteimasu.)
Mars definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/mɑːrz/
火星 (Kasei)

The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war

"Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade."

"科学者たちは次の十年で火星への有人ミッションを計画しています。" (Kagakusha-tachi wa tsugi no jūnen de kasei e no yūjin misshon o keikaku shiteimasu.)
noun B2
/ˈmɑːr.tɪn/
ツバメ (tsubame)

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

"The martin built its nest under the bridge."

"ツバメは橋の下に巣を作りました。" (Tsubame wa hashi no shita ni su o tsukurimashita.)
marvel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈmɑːrvl/
驚嘆する (kyōtan suru)

To be filled with wonder or astonishment.

"Tourists marveled at the beauty of the ancient temple."

"観光客たちは古代の寺院の美しさに驚嘆しました。" (Kankōkyaku-tachi wa kodai no jiin no utsukushisa ni kyōtan shimashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈmæskjəlɪn/
男性的 (danseiteki)

having qualities traditionally associated with men

"He has a deep, masculine voice."

"彼は深い男性的な声を持っています。" (Kare wa fukai danseiteki na koe o motteimasu.)
Masterpiece definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmæstərˌpiːs/
傑作 (kessaku)

a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

"The Mona Lisa is considered Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece."

"モナリザはレオナルド・ダ・ヴィンチの傑作とされています。" (Monariza wa Reonarudo Da Vinchi no kessaku to sareteimasu.)
Mastery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmæstəri/
熟練 (jukuren)

comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment

"She has achieved mastery in classical dance."

"彼女はクラシックダンスで熟練を達成しました。" (Kanojo wa kurashikku dansu de jukuren o tassei shimashita.)
Mat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/mæt/
マット (matto)

a piece of fabric material placed on a floor or surface for wiping feet or protection

"She placed a new mat at the entrance of the house."

"彼女は家の入り口に新しいマットを置きました。" (Kanojo wa ie no iriguchi ni atarashī matto o okimashita.)
mathematical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
数学的 (sūgakuteki)

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

"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。" (Sono sūgakuteki na hōteishiki wa toku no ga muzukashikatta.)
Mattress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmætrəs/
マットレス (mattoresu)

A large pad used as a bed or part of a bed, typically filled with soft material for sleeping on.

"She bought a new mattress for better sleep comfort."

"彼女はより快適な睡眠のために新しいマットレスを買いました。" (Kanojo wa yori kaitekina suimin no tame ni atarashī mattoresu o kaimashita.)
mature definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/məˈtjʊr/
成熟した (seijukushita)

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

"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。" (Kanojo wa seijukushita jishin ni michita rīdā ni natta.)
Maturity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/məˈtʃʊrəti/
成熟 (seijuku)

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

"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。" (Nenrei to tomoni chie to kanjou-teki seijuku ga otozureru.)
maximize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/
最大化する (saidakka suru)

to increase something as much as possible

"The company aims to maximize its profits this year."

"会社は今年、利益を最大化することを目指しています。" (Kaisha wa kotoshi, rieki o saidakka suru koto o mezashiteimasu.)
mayor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmeɪər/
市長 (shichō)

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

"The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport."

"市長は公共交通機関を改善するために新しい政策を発表しました。" (Shichō wa kōkyō kōtsū kikan o kaizen suru tame ni atarashī seisaku o happyō shimashita.)
Maze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/meɪz/
迷路 (meiro)

A complex network of paths or passages that are difficult to navigate.

"Tourists often get lost in the maze of narrow streets in the old city."

"観光客はしばしば古い街の狭い通りの迷路で迷子になります。" (Kankōkyaku wa shibashiba furui machi no semai tōri no meiro de maigo ni narimasu.)
Meaningless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/
無意味; 目的がない; 意味がない (muimi; mokuteki ga nai; imi ga nai)

without purpose; having no significance; pointless

"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。" (Dēta wa tekisetsu na kontesuto ga nakereba imi ga arimasen.)
Meantime definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adverb B2
/ˈmiːnˌtaɪm/
その間 (sono aida)

the period of time between two events; meanwhile

"The train will be late, so in the meantime let's have some tea."

"電車は遅れますので、その間お茶でも飲みましょう。" (Densha wa okuremasu node, sono aida ocha demo nomimashou.)
adjective B2
/ˈmɛʒərd/
測定された (sokutei sareta)

carefully considered and deliberate

"She spoke in a calm, measured tone."

"彼女は冷静で測定された口調で話しました。" (Kanojo wa reisei de sokutei sareta kuchou de hanashimashita.)
mechanical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/məˈkænɪkəl/
幸せ (shiawase)

relating to machines or the way they work

"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。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, jibun no shiawase o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
noun B2
/məˈkænɪks/
力学 (rikigaku)

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

"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。" (Kare wa kikai o shūri suru mae ni, sono rikigaku o mananda.)