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B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

不道徳な
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
彼は不道徳な行動で解雇されました。
B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

かゆみ
Meaning
to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire
Example
My skin itches from the mosquito bites.
蚊に刺されて肌がかゆいです。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

不便な; 面倒な; 困難な
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
壊れたエレベーターは、最上階に到達するのを不便にしました。
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

避けられない
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
死は人生の避けられない一部です。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

暗黙の
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
彼女の彼に対する信頼は暗黙のものでした。
B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

革新的なツール
Meaning
Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.
Example
Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.
教師は教室での学習を向上させるために革新的なツールを使用します。
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

インセンティブ
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
税制上のインセンティブは再生可能エネルギーへの投資を促進するために使用されます。
B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

識字率の低さ
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
識字率の低さは貧困や失業を引き起こすことがよくあります。
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知識人
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
知識人は支配に反対した。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

見えない
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
細菌は顕微鏡なしでは見えません。
B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

インサイダー
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
彼は会社のすべての秘密を知っているインサイダーでした。
B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

衝動; 突然の欲求
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
彼女は衝動で高価なドレスを買い、後でその購入を後悔しました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

集中的
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
彼女は海外に引っ越す前に、集中的な英語コースを受講しました。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

移住する
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
彼は5年前にカナダに移住しました。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

不十分
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
彼の説明は混乱を解消するには不十分でした。
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

侵略
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
軍隊は侵略の可能性に備えました。
B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

隔離する
Meaning
To separate something or someone from others.
Example
Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.
医師たちは感染の拡大を防ぐために患者を隔離しようとしました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

加える
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
嵐は都市にかなりの被害を与えました。
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

無知
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
基本的なコンピュータースキルに関する彼の無知は、彼が仕事を見つけるのを難しくしました。
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

指標
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
失業率は経済の健康の重要な指標です。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

誘発する
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
医師は軽い鎮静剤で睡眠を引き起こしました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

無関心
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
彼女は試合の結果に無関心だった。
B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚か
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
彼の愚かな行動は会議でみんなを困らせた。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

一貫性がない
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
彼の答えは一貫性がなく、混乱を招いた。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Meaning
the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle
Example
The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令形
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
気候危機に直ちに対処することがインペラティブです。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

無神経な
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
彼の無神経なコメントは彼女を深く傷つけました。
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

抗し難い
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
チョコレートケーキは絶対に抵抗できないほど魅力的だった。
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

内面の強さ
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
コミュニティサービスは個人に内面的な強さを育む。
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

中級
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
彼女は中級のフランス語コースを受講しています。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

強化する
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
嵐は夜通し強くなると予想されています。
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

皮肉
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
その状況の皮肉は、勝者が自分の賞を忘れたことでした。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

識字障害者; 読み書きができない; 無知
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
このプログラムは、識字率の低い成人が読み書きを学ぶ手助けをすることを目的としています。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

課す
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
政府は産業に新しい規制を課した。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不適切な; 不正確な; 不適当な
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
ビジネス会議で個人的な事柄を議論するのは不適切です。
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

無責任
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
彼が誰にも言わずに去ったのは無責任だった。
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

吸う
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
深く息を吸い、ゆっくり吸い込みます。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

無礼に
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
丁寧なサービスにもかかわらず、彼は無礼にウェイターに話した。
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

請求書
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
会社は先週配送されたオフィス用品の請求書を送付しました。
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

インデックス
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
インデックスは重要なデータを整理します。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

幸せ
Meaning
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
Example
Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.
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。
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示する
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
先生は生徒に注意深く指示しました。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国の
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
インペリアル宮殿は皇帝の力の象徴でした。
B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要な
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
子供たちは、より良い社会を作るために重要な役割を果たすことができます。
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

インタラクティブ
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
インタラクティブな学習は、学生が授業に参加し続けるのを助けます。
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

特定された
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
問題の根本的な原因は特定される必要があります。
B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

先住民の
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
先住民の植物は地元の環境にうまく適応しています。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常に興味深く、異常な; 好奇心を引き起こす
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
その映画は観客を引き付ける非常に興味深いプロットを持っています。
B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

暗示する
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
彼女の口調は、彼女が怒っていることを示唆しているようでした。
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

相続する
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
彼女は祖母の家を相続しました。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

制度的
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
政府は教育においていくつかの制度的改革を実施しました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

劣等
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
この素材は以前使ったものより劣っています。
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

不規則な
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
今月、彼の出勤は不規則だった。
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

住民
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
村の住民は生活のために農業に頼っています。
B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

含意
Meaning
A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.
Example
The implication of climate change is severe.
気候変動の含意は深刻です。
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

挿入する
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
鍵をロックに挿入してください。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

意図
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
彼女の意図はコミュニティの教育の質を向上させることでした。
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

不正義
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
物語は一般の人々が直面する不正義を描いています。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

無礼さ
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
彼の客に対する無礼さは皆を驚かせた。
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

侵入する
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
軍隊は隣国に侵入しました。
B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

投資
Meaning
The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Example
Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.
株式投資は長期的な富を生むことができます。
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

イラクの
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
イラクの文化は豊かで多様です。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

強度
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
嵐の強度は村人たちを驚かせた。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

無限
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
宇宙は無限に広がっているように見える。
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

インスティチュート
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
大学は図書館のために新しいルールを設立することを決定しました。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

課す
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
政府は高級品に新しい税を課した。
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立した
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
技術の進歩はしばしば人々を孤立させる。
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
慢性炎症は重篤な疾患を引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

インチ / ゆっくり動く
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
彼女はステージの端にゆっくり近づいた。
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

発明家
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
その発明家は新しい医療機器の特許を取得した。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

未熟; 完全に発達していない; 子供っぽい
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
会議中の彼の未熟な行動は、皆を失望させました。
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

イスラム教
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
イスラム教は平和、正義、そして慈悲を強調します。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

不寛容
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
彼は自分の意見と異なる意見を全く容認しません。
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
彼女の人間行動に対する洞察力は、彼女を成功した心理学者にした。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教育的な
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
このウェブサイトは初心者向けに多くの教育的なビデオを提供しています。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

インターフェイス
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
ユーザーインターフェイスは直感的で使いやすく設計されています。
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

避けられない
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
避けられないことに、チームはプロジェクト中に挑戦に直面しました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

感染性のある; 伝染する
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
彼女の感染力のある笑い声は皆を笑顔にした。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

注射する
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
看護師は患者の腕にワクチンを注射します。
B2 noun ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

インフラストラクチャー
Meaning
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.
デジタルインフラストラクチャーは将来の進歩にとって不可欠です。
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

無限
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
宇宙はしばしば無限だと説明されます。
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

知的な
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
彼女は哲学についての知的な議論を楽しんでいます。
B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

いらいらした
Meaning
feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition
Example
She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.
窓の外の絶え間ない騒音に彼女はいらいらした。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

包括的
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
包括的な成長は、社会のすべての層に利益をもたらします。
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模倣; コピー; レプリカ
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
彼の有名な俳優のイミテーションはとても上手で、みんなが笑い出しました。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

産業革命
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
産業革命は生産プロセスにおける変化を示しました。
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

効果がない
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
暗記学習はしばしば効果がないことが証明されます。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

組み込む
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
新しいデザインは先進技術を組み込みます。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

感染させる
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
ウイルスは健康な人々を迅速に感染させることができます。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

インパクトがある
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
彼女のインパクトのあるスピーチは、聴衆を行動に駆り立てた。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

魅了する
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
ミステリー小説はすべての読者を魅了するでしょう。
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身分証明書
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
入口で身分証明書を提示してください。
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

保険をかける
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
私は新しい車を保険に入れる必要があります。
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

幸福
Meaning
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Example
The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

不適切
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
図書館で大声で話すのは不適切でした。
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完全
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
彼女は人間であることの一部として自分の不完全さを受け入れた。
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

同一の; 全く同じ
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
双子は完全に同じに見えます。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

差し迫った
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
暗い雲は嵐が迫っていることを示していた。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

想像できる
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
彼らはフェスティバルであらゆる想像できるタイプの食べ物を提供しました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

侮辱する
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
彼は彼女の失礼なコメントで侮辱されたと感じた。
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

皮肉にも
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
皮肉にも、消防署が焼け落ちた。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

楽しむ
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
彼はディナーの後でチョコレートケーキの一切れを楽しんだ。
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

実行
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
方針の適切な実行は重要です。
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

不平等
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
不平等のテーマは物語全体にわたって顕著です。
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

産業化
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
産業化は世界経済を劇的に変えました。
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

皮肉な、風刺的な
Meaning
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic
Example
It is ironic that the fire station burned down.
消防署が焼けるのは皮肉です。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

偶像; 崇拝される人物
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
その歌手はヒットソングが世界中のチャートで1位に達した後、ティーンエイジャーのアイドルとなった。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

不安定
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
彼女は試験での自分のパフォーマンスに不安を感じていました。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

感染
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
医師は彼女の喉の細菌感染を治療するために抗生物質を処方しました。
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

怠惰な; 非活動的な; 使われていない
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
工場の労働者はストライキ中に暇だった。
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

インセンティブ; 刺激
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
その会社は売上目標を達成した従業員に現金インセンティブを提供しました。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

非効率的
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
古いコンピュータシステムは非効率的で、多くの時間を無駄にしました。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

いらいらして
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
彼女は返事を待ちながらいらいらして指を叩いていた。
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

インストール
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
海底ケーブルのインストールはほぼ完了しています。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

真似る
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
子供たちはしばしば親の行動を真似します。
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

理想的な環境
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
冬は野菜の成長に理想的な環境を作り出します。
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。
B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

説明する
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
先生はその概念を説明するために図を使いました。
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

無能
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
彼の意思決定の無能さは彼のキャリアに影響を与えた。