Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb C1
/ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/
有罪にする (yūzai ni suru)

to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

"The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case."

"新しい証拠がロビー事件の容疑者を有罪にする可能性があります。" (Atarashī shōko ga robī jiken no yōgisha o yūzai ni suru kanōsei ga arimasu.)
verb C1
/ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/
孵化する (fukasu suru)

to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development

"The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch."

"そのニワトリは卵が孵化するまでインキュベートします。" (Sono niwatori wa tamago ga fuka suru made inkyubēto shimasu.)
noun C1
/ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/
卵、細胞、または生物を適切な条件で発展させるプロセス (tamago, saibou, matawa seibutsu o tekisetsuna jouken de hatten saseru purosesu)

the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development

"The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks."

"卵のインキュベーションは三週間続きました。" (Tamago no inkubeeshon wa san shuukan tsuzukimashita.)
noun C1
/ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪtər/
インキュベーター (inkyubetā)

a device or environment that provides suitable conditions for eggs, cells, or infants to develop

"The premature baby was placed in an incubator for care."

"未熟児はケアのためにインキュベーターに入れられました。" (Mijukushi wa kea no tame ni inkyubetā ni ireraremashita.)
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adjective C1
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/
現職の (genshoku no)

Necessary as a duty or responsibility; currently holding office.

"It is incumbent upon all citizens to vote in elections."

"すべての市民が選挙で投票する義務がある。" (Subete no shimin ga senkyo de tōhyō suru gimu ga aru.)
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verb C1
/ɪnˈkɜːr/
負う (ōu)

To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.

"He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place."

"彼は間違った場所に駐車して罰金を科せられた。" (Kare wa machigatta basho ni chūsha shite bakkin o kaserareta.)
incursion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/
侵入 (shinnyuu)

A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.

"The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border."

"軍隊は国境で敵の侵入を撃退した。" (Guntai wa kokkyō de teki no shinnyū o gekitai shita.)
adjective C1
/ɪnˈdɛtɪd/
借金がある (shakkingaaru)

Owing gratitude or money to someone; obligated.

"I am deeply indebted to my teacher for her guidance."

"私は教師の指導に深く感謝しています。" (Watashi wa kyoushi no shidou ni fukaku kansha shiteimasu.)
indecent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪnˈdiːsənt/
不品な (fuhin na)

not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive

"He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting."

"彼は不品な発言で注意された。" (kare wa fuhin na hatsugen de chuui sareta)
Indecision definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
優柔不断 (yūyūfudan)

The inability to make a decision quickly or confidently.

"Her indecision caused a delay in the project."

"彼女の優柔不断はプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。" (Kanojo no yūyūfudan wa purojekuto no chien o hikiokoshimashita.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/
優柔不断 (yūyū budan)

Unable to make decisions quickly or firmly.

"He is too indecisive to be a good leader."

"彼は優柔不断すぎて、良いリーダーになれません。" (Kare wa yūyū budan sugite, yoi rīdā ni naremasen.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/
弁護できない (bengo dekinai)

not able to be protected or justified

"The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public."

"大臣の発言は公衆によって弁護できないとみなされました。" (Daijin no hatsugen wa kōshū ni yotte bengo dekinai to minasaremashita.)
Indefinite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪnˈdefɪnət/
不確定な (fukakutei na)

not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time

"The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period."

"会議は不確定な期間に延期されました。" (Kaigi wa fukakutei na kikan ni enkisaremashita.)
indefinitely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/
無期限で (mukigen de)

for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

"The project has been postponed indefinitely."

"プロジェクトは無期限で延期されました。" (Purojekuto wa mukigen de enki sare mashita.)
indelible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪnˈdɛlɪbl̩/
消せない (kesenai)

making marks that cannot be removed; unforgettable

"The trip left an indelible impression on all of us."

"その旅行は私たち全員に消せない印象を残しました。" (Sono ryokō wa watashitachi zen'in ni kesenai inshō o nokoshimashita.)
Indemnity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈdɛmnɪti/
補償 / 保護 (hosho / hogo)

Security or protection against financial loss or damage; compensation for loss or damage.

"The insurance policy provides indemnity against fire damage."

"保険ポリシーは火災による損害に対して補償を提供します。" (Hoken porishii wa kasai ni yoru songai ni taishite hosho o teikyō shimasu.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbl/
言葉では表現できない (kotoba de wa hyōgen dekinai)

Too unusual, extreme, or great to be adequately described in words.

"The beauty of the sunset was indescribable."

"夕日の美しさは言葉では表現できないほどだった。" (Yūhi no utsukushisa wa kotoba de wa hyōgen dekinai hodo datta.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/
壊れない (kowarenai)

Impossible to destroy or break.

"The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible."

"スーパーヒーローの盾は壊れないと言われていました。" (Suupaa hīrō no tate wa kowarenai to iwarete imashita.)
adjective, noun C1
/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
指示的 (shijiteki)

Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.

"His tone was indicative of his frustration."

"彼のトーンは彼のフラストレーションを示していた。" (Kare no tōn wa kare no furasutōrēshon o shimeshite ita.)
noun (plural) C1
/ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/
インデックス (indekkusu)

plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison

"Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement."

"発表後、株式市場のインデックスは急落しました。" (Happyo go, kabushiki shijō no indekkusu wa kyūraku shimashita.)
verb C1
/ɪnˈdaɪt/
起訴する (kiso suru)

to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime

"The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption."

"大陪審団は腐敗のために政治家を起訴することを決定した。" (Dai baishindan wa fuhai no tame ni seijika o kiso suru koto o kettei shita.)
indictment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
起訴状 (kisojou)

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

"The indictment accused the company of multiple violations."

"起訴状は、会社に対する複数の違反を告発しました。" (Kisojou wa, kaisha ni taisuru fukusū no ihan o kokuhatsu shimashita.)
Indifference definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈdɪfərəns/
無関心 (mukanshin)

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

"He showed complete indifference to the suffering around him."

"彼は周りの苦しみに対して完全に無関心を示した。" (Kare wa mawari no kurushimi ni taishite kanzen ni mukanshin o shimeshita.)
Indigenous Traditions definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz
先住民の伝統 (senjūmin no dentō)

Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.

"Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique."

"チッタゴン丘陵地帯の先住民の伝統はユニークです。" (Chittagon kyūryō chitai no senjūmin no dentō wa yunikudesu.)
noun C1
/ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.

"He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
憤慨した (fukaisita)

Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.

"She was indignant when accused of cheating."

"彼女は不正行為を非難されたとき、憤慨していた。" (Kanojo wa fusei kōi o hinan sareta toki, fukaisita.)
noun C1
/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
憤慨 (fukai)

Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.

"Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict."

"不公平な判決の後で、公衆の憤慨が高まった。" (Fukouhei na hanketsu no ato de, koushuu no fukai ga takamatta.)
Indignity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈdɪɡnɪti/
屈辱 (kutsujoku)

Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or humiliation.

"He suffered the indignity of being ignored in the meeting."

"彼は会議で無視された屈辱を味わいました。" (Kare wa kaigi de mushi sareta kutsujoku o ajiwaimashita.)
Indigo-blue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/
インディゴブルー (indigo burū)

a deep blue color with a purplish tinge

"The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight."

"インディゴブルーの空は夕暮れ時に壮大に見えた。" (Indigo burū no sora wa yūgure toki ni sōdai ni mieta.)
indiscipline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/
規律の欠如 (kiritsu no ketsujo)

lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order

"Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment."

"学生の規律の欠如が学習環境を乱した。" (Gakusei no kiritsu no ketsujo ga gakushu kankyo o midashita)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
軽率 (keisotsu)

Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.

"It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public."

"公衆の面前で計画について言及するのは軽率だった。" (Koushuu no menzen de keikaku ni tsuite genkyuu suru no wa keisotsu datta.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/
無差別 (musabetsu)

Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.

"The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment."

"農薬の無差別な使用は環境に害を与えます。" (Nōyaku no musabetsu na shiyō wa kankyō ni gai o ataemasu.)
adverb C1
/ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/
無差別に (musabetsu ni)

without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination

"The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance."

"会社は従業員を彼らのパフォーマンスを考慮せずに無差別に解雇しました。" (Kaisha wa jūgyōin o karera no pafōmansu o kōryo sezu ni musabetsu ni kaiko shimashita.)
indispensable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈspɛnsəbl/
不可欠 (fukaketsu)

Absolutely necessary; essential.

"Water is indispensable for human survival."

"水は人間の生存に不可欠です。" (Mizu wa ningen no seizon ni fukaketsu desu.)
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noun C1
ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi
不可欠な能力 (fukaketsu na nōryoku)

Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.

"Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century."

"デジタルリテラシーは21世紀のインディスペンセブルなコンピテンスです。" (Dejitaru riterashī wa 21 seiki no indisupeinseruburu na konpiteansu desu.)
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noun C1
ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt
欠かせないサポート (kakase nai sapōto)

Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.

"Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities."

"ボランティアはコミュニティに欠かせないサポートを提供しています。" (Borantia wa komyuniti ni kakase nai sapōto o teikyō shiteimasu.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbl/
議論の余地がない (giron no yochi ga nai)

Impossible to doubt or question; certain.

"It is an indisputable fact that the earth orbits the sun."

"地球が太陽の周りを回るのは議論の余地がない事実です。" (Chikyū ga taiyō no mawari o mawaru no wa giron no yochi ga nai jijitsu desu.)
indistinct definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
不明瞭な (fumiryōna)

Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.

"The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance."

"遠くからの声は不明瞭でした。" (Tōku kara no koe wa fumiryō deshita.)
indivisible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

Not able to be divided or separated.

"The country's unity was indivisible despite differences."

noun C1
/ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/
誘因 (yōin)

something that persuades or encourages someone to do something

"The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees."

"会社は従業員にインセンティブとしてボーナスを提供しました。" (Kaisha wa jūgyōin ni insentibu toshite bōnasu o teikyō shimashita.)
verb C1
/ɪnˈdʌkt/

to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office

"She was inducted into the university's honor society."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/
帰納的 (kinō-teki)

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles

"The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis."

"科学者は帰納的推論を使って仮説を立てました。" (Kagakusha wa kinō-teki suisoku o tsukatte kasetsu o tatemashita.)
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noun C1
/ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
享楽 (kyōraku)

The act of allowing oneself or others to enjoy pleasure, often excessively.

"Her favorite indulgence is eating chocolate late at night."

"彼女の好きな楽しみは夜遅くにチョコレートを食べることです。" (Kanojo no suki na tanoshimi wa yoru osoku ni chokorēto o taberu koto desu.)
adjective C1
/ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
寛容な (kan'yō na)

Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.

"The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late."

"寛容な母は子供を遅くまで起きていることを許しました。" (Kan'yō na haha wa kodomo o osoku made okite iru koto o yurushimashita.)
industrious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪnˈdʌstriəs/
勤勉な (kinben na)

Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.

"She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time."

"彼女は常に期限通りに課題を終わらせる勤勉な学生です。" (Kanojo wa tsuneni kigen dōri ni kadai o owaraseru kinben na gakusei desu.)
noun C1
/ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/
勤勉 (kinben)

The quality of being hardworking and diligent.

"His industriousness earned him a promotion at work."

"彼の勤勉さは、仕事で昇進をもたらしました。" (Kare no kinbensa wa, shigoto de shōshin o motarashimashita.)
adjective C1
/ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/
酔っ払った (yopparatta)

under the influence of alcohol; drunk

"He stumbled into the room completely inebriated."

"彼は完全に酔っ払って部屋に入ってきた。" (Kare wa kanzen ni yopparatte heya ni haittekita.)
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Inedible

adjective C1
/ɪˈnɛd.ə.bəl/

not fit to be eaten

"The spoiled food was inedible."

adjective C1
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/
効果がない (kouka ga nai)

Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.

"The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation."

"マネージャーの効果がないリーダーシップは、チームがモチベーションを失う原因となった。" (Manejā no kouka ga nai rīdāshippu wa, chīmu ga mochibēshon wo ushinau gen'in to natta.)
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noun C1
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
非効率 (hikouritsu)

The state of not achieving maximum productivity; wastefulness or lack of competence.

"The company suffered losses due to inefficiency in resource management."

"会社は資源管理の非効率のために損失を被った。" (Kaisha wa shigen kanri no hikōritsu no tame ni sonshitsu o kōmotta.)