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C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

妨げる
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
資金不足はビジネスの成長を妨げる可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

無意識
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
彼は雪の中で横たわっているとき、寒さに無意識でした。
C1 noun /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/

intimation

示唆
Meaning
A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.
Example
She gave no intimation of her plans.
彼女は自分の計画について何の示唆も与えなかった。
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

相互作用
Meaning
The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.
Example
The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.
文化と技術の相互作用が現代生活を形作っています。
C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

無意味な, 馬鹿な
Meaning
lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless
Example
The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.
その映画は無意味なセリフで批判された。
C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

Meaning
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Example
She implored him to stay with her.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

傾向
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
彼女は他の人を助ける傾向があります。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

注入
Meaning
the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid
Example
She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.
彼女はカモミールティーの落ち着く注入を準備しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

一貫性のない
Meaning
Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
Example
His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.
彼の説明はあまりにも一貫性がなく、誰もそれを追うことができませんでした。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

逆さにする
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
彼は水が流れ出るようにグラスを逆さまにしました。
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

不敬な
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
コメディアンの不敬なジョークは、観客の一部を不快にさせた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

切り離せない
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
二人の友達は子供の頃から切り離せないです。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

動けない
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
事故の後、彼は数週間動けなかった。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

侵襲的
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
医者は、その手順が最小限の侵襲的であることを説明しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

不可欠
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
水は人間の生存に不可欠です。
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

無責任
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
その事故は彼の職場での無責任さが原因でした。
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

うっかり; ついうっかり; 誤って
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
彼女はコンピュータを掃除しているとき、重要なファイルをうっかり削除してしまった。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

投獄する
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
当局は裁判後に犯罪者を投獄しました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

植え付ける
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
親は子供に良い価値観を植え付けようとしています。
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

憤慨
Meaning
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
Example
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。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

疑問の
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
彼女はそのニュースを聞いて疑問のまなざしを向けました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

開幕
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
大統領は彼の開幕スピーチを行いました。
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

無期限で
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
プロジェクトは無期限で延期されました。
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

柔軟性の欠如
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
規則の柔軟性の欠如が不要な遅れを引き起こした。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

不純物
Meaning
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
Example
The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.
科学者は水のサンプルからすべての不純物を取り除いた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

有害な
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
喫煙は健康に有害です。
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

内省する
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
彼は重要な決定を下す前にしばしば自己分析をします。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

借金がある; 感謝している
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
私は先生のすべての指導に深く感謝しています。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

固有の
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
エクストリームスポーツには固有のリスクが存在する。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

尋問
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
ジャーナリストは、自分の情報源に関するパネルからの厳しい尋問に直面した。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/

intertwined

幸福
Meaning
closely connected or twisted together
Example
Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非合理性, 非論理性, 不合理
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
彼の決定は完全に非合理的でした。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

計り知れない
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
母の計り知れない愛には限界がない。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

扇動
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
彼は暴動を扇動した罪で逮捕された。
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

インデックス
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
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。
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

聞こえない
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
その音の中で彼女の声はほとんど聞こえなかった。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.floʊ/

inflow

流入
Meaning
The movement of things such as money, people, or water into a place.
Example
The inflow of tourists boosted the local economy.
観光客の流入が地域経済を活性化させた。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

挿入
Meaning
the action of inserting something into something else
Example
The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.
新しいデータの挿入は成功裏に完了しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

無敵
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
そのチームは10試合連続で勝利した後、無敵に見えた。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

膨らませる;水増しする
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
整備士はタイヤを適切な空気圧まで膨らませた。
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

イデオロギー
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
民主主義は自由と平等のイデオロギーに基づいています。
C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

火成
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
花崗岩は建設に一般的に使用される火成岩です。
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

義務的な
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
すべての市民が法律を守るのは義務である。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

衝動的な, 直感的な
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
彼女は衝動的な決定で車を買うことにしました。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

星間の、インターステラ、宇宙の
Meaning
Occurring or situated between stars.
Example
Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.
科学者たちはインターステラ旅行の可能性を研究しています。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

非アクティブ
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
この火山は1世紀以上も活動していない。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

間違いない
Meaning
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.
彼女の判断は財務問題において間違いないように見えた。
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照らす
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
街路灯が夜に道路を照らします。
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

先住民の伝統
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
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。
C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

発生率
Meaning
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
Example
The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.
今年の道路事故の発生率は減少しました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/

inferno

火災
Meaning
a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control
Example
The building turned into an inferno within minutes.
その建物は数分で火災に変わった。
C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

関与する
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
証拠はスキャンダルに関与した何人かの職員を示した。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

不変の; 一定の; 常に同じ
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
彼の不変のルーチンには、朝の運動とコーヒーが含まれています。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

無機の
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
無機化合物は化学の基本です。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

過度の
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
彼女は電話に過度の時間を費やしました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

教育的
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
その講義は非常に教育的で魅力的でした。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

無表情
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
衝撃的なニュースにもかかわらず、彼女は無表情のままでした。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

壊れない
Meaning
Impossible to destroy or break.
Example
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。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

埋め込む
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
ジャーナリストは部隊に埋め込まれて、最前線から報告を行った。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

比類のない
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
山からの景色は比類のないものでした。
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

扇動する
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
彼のスピーチは群衆を暴力に駆り立てた。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛər/

impair

損なう
Meaning
to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability
Example
Smoking can impair your lung capacity.
喫煙は肺活量を害する可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

付随的
Meaning
happening as a minor part or in connection with something else
Example
Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.
スナックやチップのような付随的な費用は請求書に含まれていました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

稀な
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
彼は海外に移住した後、故郷にあまり頻繁に訪れることはありませんでした。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

侵害する
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
許可なくこのソフトウェアをコピーすると著作権法を侵害することになります。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

優柔不断; 決断力の欠如; 迷い
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
どの仕事のオファーを受けるかについての優柔不断さが、両方のチャンスを逃す原因となった。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

透過しない
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
ジャケットは雨に透過しません。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

不均衡
Meaning
lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution
Example
The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.
医者は患者のめまいが内耳の不均衡によって引き起こされたと言いました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

逆転
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
詩では、逆転は強調を作るためによく使われます。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

不確定な
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
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。
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

尋問する
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
警察は容疑者を何時間も尋問した。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

無害な
Meaning
Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.
Example
His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.
彼の無害なコメントは会話を友好的に保ちました。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

迷惑的
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
長い列に並んでいるのは、最も迷惑な作業の一つです。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

命令不服従
Meaning
Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.
Example
The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.
命令不服従の従業員は、マネージャーの指示に従うことを拒否した。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

貧困にする
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
長い戦争が国全体を貧困にした。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

不正侵入
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
会社はサーバーに侵入を検出しました。
C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

浸透
Meaning
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
Example
The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.
スパイたちは敵基地に infiltrate できた。
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

イントネーション
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
彼のイントネーションは観客を引きつけた。
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

入り江
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
船は海岸沿いの狭い入り江に入った。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

干渉する
Meaning
To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.
Example
He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.
彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に干渉して恥ずかしく思った。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

アクセスできない
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
その遠隔地の村は雨季にはほとんどアクセスできません。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
ほこりはアレルギーを持つ人々にとって一般的な刺激物です。
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

不死の
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
伝説では英雄は不死の存在だとされる。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不十分な
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
提供された証拠は不十分で説得力がなかった。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

insolvent

破産
Meaning
unable to pay debts owed
Example
The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.
破産した企業は財務義務を果たせなかった。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

重要でないこと
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
彼は広大な宇宙で重要でないことを感じました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

侵入
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
軍隊は国境で敵の侵入を撃退した。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

injunction

差止命令
Meaning
A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.
Example
The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river.
裁判所は、会社が河川を汚染するのを防ぐために差止命令を出した。
C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

行き詰まり
Meaning
A situation where no progress is possible.
Example
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
交渉は行き詰まり、合意が遅れた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

非人道的
Meaning
lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruel or barbaric
Example
The prisoners were kept in inhuman conditions.
囚人たちは非人道的な状況で収容されていました。
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位体
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
炭素-14は化石の年代を測定するために使用される放射性同位体です。
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

immorality

不道徳
Meaning
the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards
Example
The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials.
地域社会は腐敗した役人の不道徳を非難した。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

許しがたい
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
彼の無礼な行動は許しがたいものでした。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

あり得ない
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
彼が時間通りに到着するのはあり得ないようだ。
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

刻印
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
その出来事は都市の歴史に消えない刻印を残した。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

勤勉
Meaning
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
Example
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。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

不調和
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
彼の冗談は真面目な会議では不調和だった。
C1 verb ɪmˈbjuː

Imbue

誰かの心にアイデアや感情を深く浸透させる
Meaning
Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind
Example
The teacher tried to imbue students with a love for learning.
教師は学生に学びへの愛を伝えようとした。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

不整合
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
彼のスピーチは不整合で、理解するのが難しかった。
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

無礼な、厚かましい
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
その無礼な子供は先生に逆らった。
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

非合理的
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
彼の暗闇への恐れは完全に非合理的でした。
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

差し迫り、間近な状態
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
嵐の差し迫りが人々を避難させることを強制した。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

信じがたい
Meaning
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
Example
The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.
彼女が話した話はあまりにも信じられないほどで、誰も彼女を信じなかった。
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

破産
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
その会社は多くの損失の後、破産を宣言した。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

住みにくい
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
砂漠はほとんどの植物にとって住みにくい環境です。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

可燃; 発火性
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
その可燃性材料はすぐに火をつけました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

虚弱
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
その虚弱な老人は歩くために助けが必要でした。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

無数; 数えきれない; 無限
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
夜空には数えきれない星があり、私たちは裸眼では見ることができません。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

ingrained

根強い
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.
Example
His ingrained habits were hard to break.
彼の根強い習慣は壊すのが難しかった。
C1 noun /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/

Increment

増加
Meaning
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary
Example
He received an annual increment of five percent in his salary this year.
彼は今年、自分の給料に5パーセントの年次増加を受け取った。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

不随意
Meaning
done without will or conscious control
Example
He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.
彼は大きな音を聞いたとき、不随意に震えた。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

内向的
Meaning
A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.
Example
As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.
内向的な性格として、パーティに参加するよりも読書の方が好きでした。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

克服不可能
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
探検者たちは砂漠で克服不可能な障害に直面した。
C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

調査
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
調査は事故の原因を明らかにしました。
C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

孵化する
Meaning
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
Example
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。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

industrious

勤勉な
Meaning
Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.
Example
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。