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ideal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/aɪˈdiːəl/
理想的な (risōtekina)

the best possible; perfect for a situation

"This place is ideal for a picnic."

"この場所はピクニックに理想的です。" (Kono basho wa pikunikku ni risōteki desu.)
identify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/
識別する (shikibetsu suru)

to recognize or establish what something or someone is

"The police could not identify the suspect."

"警察は容疑者を識別できませんでした。" (keisatsu wa yougisha o shikibetsu dekimasen deshita.)
identity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/aɪˈdɛntɪti/
アイデンティティ (aidentiti)

the characteristics, feelings, or beliefs that make a person or group different from others

"Cultural traditions are an important part of national identity."

"文化的な伝統は、国のアイデンティティの重要な部分です。" (bunkateki na dentou wa, kuni no aidentiti no juuyou na bubun desu)
abbreviation B1
/ˌaɪˈiː/
すなわち (sunawachi)

That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.

"Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land."

"多くの両生類、すなわちカエルとサラマンダーは、水中と陸上の両方で生きることができます。" (Ooku no ryouseirui, sunawachi kaeru to sarramanda wa, suichuu to rikujou no ryouhou de ikiru koto ga dekimasu.)
illegal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪˈliː.ɡəl/
違法 (ihou)

Not allowed by law; unlawful.

"It is illegal to drive without a valid license."

"有効な免許なしで運転することは違法です。" (Yūkō na menkyo nashi de unten suru koto wa ihō desu.)
Imagination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/
想像力 (souzouryoku)

The ability of the mind to create ideas or pictures not present to the senses.

"Children often use their imagination while playing."

"子供たちは遊んでいるときによく想像力を使います。" (Kodomotachi wa asonde iru toki ni yoku souzouryoku o tsukaimasu.)
immediate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪˈmiːdiət/
即時 (sokujī)

happening or done without delay

"The doctor gave her immediate attention."

"医者は彼女に即時の注意を与えました。" (Isha wa kanojo ni sokujī no chūi o ataemashita.)
impact definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈɪmpækt/
影響 (eikyou)

The strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person.

"The new law had a major impact on the economy."

"新しい法律は経済に大きな影響を与えました。" (Atarashii houritsu wa keizai ni ookina eikyou wo ataemashita.)
impatient definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
イライラ (iraira)

Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.

"She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue."

"彼女は長い列で待っている間にイライラしてきた。" (Kanojo wa nagai retsu de matteru aida ni iraira shite kita.)
impolite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/
無礼 (burei)

Not showing good manners; rude.

"It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking."

"誰かが話しているときに邪魔をするのは失礼です。" (Dareka ga hanashite iru toki ni jama o suru no wa shitsurei desu.)
import definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈɪmpɔːrt/
輸入 (yunyuu)

To bring goods or services into a country from abroad for sale

"Bangladesh imports machinery from many countries."

"バングラデシュは多くの国から機械をインポートしています。" (Banguradeshu wa ooku no kuni kara kikai wo inpo-to shiteimasu.)
impress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪmˈprɛs/
感動させる (kandō saseru)

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

"Her speech managed to impress the audience."

"彼女のスピーチは聴衆を感動させました。" (Kanojo no supīchi wa chōshū o kandō sasemashita.)
impression definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪmˈprɛʃən/
印象, 概念 (inpuresshon, gainen)

an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

"The book gave me a good first impression."

"その本は私に良い最初の印象を与えました。" (Sono hon wa watashi ni yoi saisho no inshou o ataemashita.)
Impressive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
印象的な、賞賛に値する (in-shou-teki na, shou-san ni atai suru)

causing admiration or respect; remarkable

"The building is an impressive example of modern architecture."

"その建物は現代建築の印象的な例です。" (Sono tatemono wa gendai kenchiku no inshouteki na rei desu.)
improved definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪmˈpruːvd/
改善された (kaizen sareta)

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

"Her health has significantly improved since last month."

"彼女の健康は先月から大きく改善されました。" (Kanojo no kenkō wa sengetsu kara ōkiku kaizen saremashita.)
improvement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
改善 (kaizen)

the act of making something better

"There has been a significant improvement in his health."

"彼の健康には重要な改善がありました。" (kare no kenko ni wa jūyō na kaizen ga arimashita.)
improvements definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ɪmˈpruːv.mənts
改善 (kaizen)

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

"Continuous improvements increase productivity."

"継続的な改善は生産性を高めます。" (Keizokuteki na kaizen wa seisansei o takamemasu.)
incident definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɪnsɪdənt/
インシデント (insidento)

an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual

"The police quickly responded to the incident in the park."

"警察は公園でのインシデントに迅速に対応しました。" (Keisatsu wa kōen de no insidento ni jinsoku ni taiou shimashita.)
income definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɪnkʌm/
収入 (shūnyū)

money received for work or through investments

"His monthly income is enough to support his family."

"彼の月収は家族を支えるのに十分です。" (Kare no gekkyū wa kazoku o sasaeru no ni jūbun desu.)
incorrect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪnkəˈrɛkt/
間違い (machigai)

not correct or accurate

"The information you provided was incorrect."

"あなたが提供した情報は間違っていました。" (Anata ga teikyō shita jōhō wa machigatte imashita.)
increased definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪnˈkriːst/
増加した (zōka shita)

became greater in size, amount, or degree

"The company's revenue increased last year."

"会社の収益は昨年増加しました。" (Kaisha no shūeki wa sakunen zōka shimashita.)
increasing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
増加 (zōka)

continuing to become greater in size, amount, or degree

"The number of students is increasing every year."

"学生の数は毎年増加しています。" (Gakusei no kazu wa mainen zōka shiteimasu.)
increasingly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
ますます (masumasu)

more and more over time

"People are increasingly concerned about climate change."

"人々は気候変動についてますます懸念しています。" (Hitobito wa kikō hendō ni tsuite masumasu shinpai shiteimasu.)
incredible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/
信じられない (shinjirarenai)

so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing

"The view from the mountain was incredible."

"山からの景色は信じられなかった。" (Yama kara no keshiki wa shinjirarenakatta.)
incredibly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/
信じられないほど (shinjirarenai hodo)

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

"The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful."

"山頂からの景色は信じられないほど美しかった。" (Sanchō kara no keshiki wa shinjirarenai hodo utsukushikatta.)
independence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
独立 (dokuritsu)

The state of being free from outside control or not depending on others.

"The country celebrated its independence after years of struggle."

"その国は長年の闘争の後、独立を祝いました。" (Sono kuni wa naganen no tōsō no ato, dokuritsu o iwai mashita.)
independent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
独立 (dokuritsu)

Free from outside control; not depending on others.

"She is an independent woman who runs her own business."

"彼女は自分のビジネスを運営する独立した女性です。" (Kanojo wa jibun no bijinesu o un'ei suru dokuritsu shita josei desu.)
indicate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/
示す (shimesu)

To point out, show, or suggest something.

"The results indicate that the treatment was effective."

"結果は治療が効果的であったことを示しています。" (Kekka wa chiryo ga kōkateki deatta koto o shimeshiteimasu.)
indicates definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
ˈɪndɪkeɪts
示す (shimesu)

Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.

"The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action."

"上昇している傾向は、行動が急務であることを示しています。" (Joushou shiteiru keikou wa, koudou ga kyuu mu de aru koto o shimeshiteimasu.)
industrial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪnˈdʌstriəl/
産業の (sangyo no)

Relating to industry, factories, or manufacturing.

"The city has grown rapidly due to industrial development."

"その都市は産業の発展により急速に成長しました。" (Sono toshi wa sangyo no haten ni yori kyusoku ni seichou shimashita.)
industry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɪndəstri/
産業 (sangyo)

The production of goods or services within an economy.

"The textile industry employs thousands of workers in the region."

"繊維産業はその地域で何千人もの労働者を雇用しています。" (Sen'i sangyo wa sono chiiki de nanzen-nin mo no rodosha o koyou shiteimasu.)
Inexpensive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
安い (yasui)

Cheap; costing little money.

"They found an inexpensive restaurant near the station."

"彼らは駅の近くで安いレストランを見つけました。" (Karera wa eki no chikaku de yasui resutoran wo mitsukemashita.)
Influence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/ˈɪnfluəns/
影響 (eikyō)

The power to affect how someone thinks or acts.

"Her teacher had a strong influence on her career choice."

"彼女の先生は彼女のキャリア選択に大きな影響を与えました。" (kanojo no sensei wa kanojo no kyaria sentaku ni ōkina eikyō o ataemashita.)
inform definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪnˈfɔːrm/

To give someone facts or information.

"Please inform me if there are any changes to the schedule."

Informal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪnˈfɔːrməl/
非公式 (hikoushiki)

relaxed, friendly, and not following strict rules or conventions

"They had an informal meeting at the coffee shop."

"彼らはカフェで非公式な会議を開きました。" (Karera wa kafe de hikoushiki na kaigi o hirakimashita.)
ingredient definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
材料 (zairyō)

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

"Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread."

"小麦粉はパン作りにおける重要な材料です。" (Komugiko wa pan tsukuri ni okeru jūyō na zairyō desu.)
initial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪˈnɪʃəl/
初期の (shoki no)

Existing or occurring at the beginning.

"Her initial reaction was one of surprise."

"彼女の初期の反応は驚きだった。" (Kanojo no shoki no hannou wa odokida datta.)
initially definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ɪˈnɪʃəli/
最初に (saisho ni)

At the beginning; at first.

"Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it."

"最初に、彼はその提案を断ったが、後で受け入れた。" (Saisho ni, kare wa sono teian o kotowatta ga, ato de ukeireta.)
initiative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
イニシアティブ (inishiative)

The ability to assess and start things independently; a new plan or action.

"The government launched a new initiative to support small businesses."

"政府は小規模なビジネスを支援するために新しいイニシアティブを開始しました。" (Seifu wa shōkibo na bijinesu o shien suru tame ni atarashī inishiative o kaishi shimashita.)
initiatives definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪvz
イニシアティブ (inishiatibu)

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

"Climate initiatives focus on reducing carbon emissions."

"気候イニシアティブは、二酸化炭素排出量の削減に焦点を当てています。" (Kikō inishiatibu wa, nisankatanso haishutsuryō no sakugen ni shōten o ateteimasu.)
injure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈɪndʒər/
怪我をさせる (kega o saseru)

to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something

"He injured his leg while playing football."

"彼はサッカーをしている時に足を怪我した。" (Kare wa sakkā o shite iru toki ni ashi o kega shita.)
inner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈɪnər/
内面的 (naimen teki)

Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.

"She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend."

"彼女は最良の友達に内面的な思いを共有しました。" (kanojo wa sairyō no tomodachi ni naimen teki na omoi o kyōyū shimashita.)
Innocent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈɪnəsənt/
無罪 (muzai)

not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; harmless

"The court found him innocent of all charges."

"裁判所は彼をすべての告発から無罪と判断しました。" (saibansho wa kare o subete no kokuhatsu kara muzai to handan shimashita.)
innovative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/
革新的 (kakushinteki)

introducing new ideas, methods, or products; creative and original

"The company is known for its innovative solutions."

"その会社は革新的な解決策で知られています。" (Sono kaisha wa kakushinteki na kaiketsusaku de shirareteimasu.)
input definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɪnpʊt/
入力、提供された情報 (input, teikyō sareta jōhō)

information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process

"The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project."

"マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトに対する全員のインプットを求めました。" (Manējā wa atarashī purojekuto ni taisuru zen'in no inputto o motomemashita.)
insist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪnˈsɪst/
強く主張する (tsuyoku shuchou suru)

to demand something forcefully or firmly

"She insisted on paying the bill."

"彼女は勘定を支払うことに固執した。" (Kanojo wa kanjou o shiharau koto ni koshou shita.)
inspiration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/
インスピレーション (insupirēshon)

the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something creative or positive

"Her courage was a great inspiration to others."

"彼女の勇気は他の人々にとって素晴らしいインスピレーションでした。" (Kanojo no yūki wa hoka no hitobito ni totte subarashī insupirēshon deshita.)
inspire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪnˈspaɪər/
幸せ (shiawase)

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something.

"The teacher's words inspired the students to work harder."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。" (kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, shiawase o kakusemasen deshita.)
install definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪnˈstɔːl/
インストールする (insutooru suru)

To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.

"He installed the new software on his computer."

"彼はコンピュータに新しいソフトウェアをインストールしました。" (Kare wa konpyuuta ni atarashii sofutowea o insutooru shimashita.)
instance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɪnstəns/
(rei)

An example or single occurrence of something.

"This is just one instance of his generosity."

"これは彼の寛大さの一例です。" (Kore wa kare no kandaisa no ichirei desu.)