C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

Meaning

to drive, force, or urge someone to do something

Example

Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指示

Meaning

Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.

機械を使用する前に指示をよく読んでください。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

Meaning

a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling

Example

His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.

C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

インパーフェクティブル

Meaning

Incapable of being made perfect or complete.

Example

Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.

いくつかの人間の資質は、完璧にはならないと見なされます。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

埋葬

Meaning

The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.

Example

The interment took place at the family cemetery.

埋葬は家族の墓地で行われました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

魚のような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling fish.

Example

The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.

アーティストの絵には魚のような特徴がありました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

恩知らず

Meaning

Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.

Example

His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.

彼の恩知らずは、彼女が彼のために多くのことをした後、彼女の気持ちを傷つけた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

悪天候

Meaning

unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)

Example

The match was canceled due to inclement weather.

試合は悪天候のためキャンセルされました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

優柔不断

Meaning

uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination

Example

He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.

彼は交差点で優柔不断に立ち、どの道を取るべきか決められなかった。

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

誘惑する

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

Example

She inveigled him into signing the contract.

彼女は彼に契約書に署名させた。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

隙間

Meaning

a small space that lies between things

Example

Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.

光は壁の狭い隙間を通して漏れた。

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。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

楽器奏者

Meaning

A person who plays a musical instrument.

Example

The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.

楽器奏者はバイオリンで美しいソロを演奏しました。

C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

侵入, 異常に大量の昆虫や動物がある場所に存在すること

Meaning

The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.

Example

The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.

キッチンにおけるアリの侵入は、即座に害虫駆除対策を講じる結果となった。

B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

産業

Meaning

Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.

Example

The industry focuses on luxury experiences.

産業は高級体験に焦点を合わせています。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.tə.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl

intergenerational

世代間、異なる世代間で発生する

Meaning

Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.

Example

Intergenerational wisdom ensures cultural continuity.

インタージェネレーショナルな知恵は文化的継続性を確保する。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

疑う余地がない

Meaning

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

Example

It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.

努力すれば成功に繋がることは疑う余地がない。

A2 noun /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Island

島

Meaning

a piece of land completely surrounded by water

Example

We visited a beautiful island during our vacation.

私たちは休暇中に美しい島を訪れました。

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 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

陰険な

Meaning

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

Example

The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.

誤った情報の陰険な広がりは信頼を傷つける可能性がある。

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。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

無関心; 無関心さ; アパシー

Meaning

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something

Example

His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.

彼の学業に対する無関心さが、学期中ずっと悪い成績をもたらした。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

改善された

Meaning

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

Example

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。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

不健康

Meaning

Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.

Example

They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.

彼らは健康のために不健康な地域から引っ越しました

B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

非公式; リラックス; カジュアル

Meaning

relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual

Example

The meeting was informal and relaxed.

会議は非公式でリラックスしていました。

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, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便

Meaning

trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone

Example

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.

遅延によって生じた不便についてお詫びします。

A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

私

Meaning

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself

Example

I am learning English every day.

私は毎日英語を学んでいます。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

不適格; 無資格; 選ばれない

Meaning

not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable

Example

Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.

成績が悪い学生は奨学金プログラムに応募できません。

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 ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

断続的

Meaning

Happening irregularly, not continuously.

Example

The rain was intermittent throughout the day.

雨は一日中断続的でした。

C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

即時性, 緊迫感

Meaning

The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.

Example

The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.

デジタルコミュニケーションの即時性は、ビジネスの運営方法を変えました。

A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

招待された

Meaning

asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something

Example

She was invited to the party.

彼女はパーティーに招待された。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

不寛容

Meaning

unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own

Example

The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.

リーダーは他の宗教に対する不寛容さで批判されました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬な; 冒涜的

Meaning

irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous

Example

The impious act shocked the religious community.

不敬な行為は宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。

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。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

耐えられない

Meaning

unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful

Example

The noise from the construction site was intolerable.

工事現場の騒音は耐えられないほどひどかった。

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

摂取

Meaning

the process of taking something in, especially food or drink

Example

He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.

彼は健康的な食事を維持するために毎日のカロリー摂取量を監視しました。

C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

非難する

Meaning

To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.

Example

The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.

証拠は容疑者を犯行に巻き込んでいるように見えた。

C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不動

Meaning

The state of being unable to move.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.

事故の後、彼女は足の不動に苦しみました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障害

Meaning

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.

Example

Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.

資金不足はプロジェクトの大きな障害です。

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.

C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

島国性

Meaning

The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.

Example

The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.

グループの島国性は新しいアイデアを受け入れることを妨げた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

inestimable

計り知れない

Meaning

Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.

Example

Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value.

プロジェクトへの彼女の貢献は計り知れない価値があった。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

逆の; 反対の

Meaning

opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed

Example

There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

価格と需要の間に逆の関係があります。

C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

困窮

Meaning

lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor

Example

The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.

病院は困窮した患者に無料でケアを提供しています。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

意図しない, 不注意な

Meaning

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

Example

Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.

彼女の不注意なミスがプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

重要でない

Meaning

Not important or significant; too small to matter.

Example

The mistake was minor and inconsequential.

その間違いは小さく、重要ではありませんでした。

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。

B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

相互作用

Meaning

The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.

Example

The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.

教師は生徒間のさらなるインタラクションを促進しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

動かせない

Meaning

Not able to be moved; fixed in position.

Example

Immovable barriers prevent change.

動かせない障害物が変化を妨げる。

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 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

親密な; 個人的な; 詳細な知識

Meaning

close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge

Example

They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.

彼らは何十年にもわたる親密な友情を持っています。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想像上の; 虚構の; 現実でない

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.

その子は毎日話す想像上の友達がいました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

統合的外交

Meaning

A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.

Example

Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.

統合的外交は同盟を強化する。

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。

B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立

Meaning

The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.

Example

Independence inspired the movement.

独立は運動を刺激した。

C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

イクチオサウルス（絶滅した海の爬虫類）

Meaning

Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.

Example

Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.

イクチオサウルスは古代の海で素早い捕食者でした。

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。

B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔離

Meaning

the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things

Example

The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.

患者は感染症の拡大を防ぐために隔離されました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

修復不可能

Meaning

impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone

Example

The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.

その事故は彼の背骨に修復不可能な損傷を与えました。

B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念

Meaning

an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

Example

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。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

関与する

Meaning

to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity

Example

The project will involve several departments working together.

このプロジェクトは、いくつかの部署が一緒に働くことを含むでしょう。

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。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

仲介

Meaning

the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person

Example

The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.

囚人は影響力のあるリーダーたちの仲介で釈放されました。

B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

違法

Meaning

Not allowed by law; unlawful.

Example

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。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

不完全さ

Meaning

the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness

Example

The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.

レポートの不完全さがプロジェクトの遅れを引き起こした。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

無生物

Meaning

not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless

Example

The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.

博物館には古代の無生物がいっぱいだった。

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。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

尋問者

Meaning

A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.

Example

The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.

尋問者は証人から詳細な回答を要求しました。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

歩兵

Meaning

soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively

Example

The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.

歩兵は戦場を徒歩で進んだ。

C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Meaning

An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.

Example

He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

無関係な

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

あなたの過去の過ちはこの議論には無関係です。

C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

偶像崇拝

Meaning

To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.

Example

They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.

彼らはその像を神として崇拝し始めました。

C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

気づかれない

Meaning

So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive

Example

The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.

彼の行動の変化は最初は気づかれないものでした。

C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

欠かせないサポート

Meaning

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

Example

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。

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。

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。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

イライラ

Meaning

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

Example

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。

B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

統合する

Meaning

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Example

The new system integrates data from multiple sources.

新しいシステムは複数のソースからデータを統合します。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Meaning

freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action

Example

The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.

C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

未熟さ

Meaning

the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity

Example

His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.

彼の未熟さは責任を果たすことを難しくした。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkɜːr/

incur

負う

Meaning

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

Example

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。

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。

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。

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 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化する

Meaning

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

Example

Children often idealize their parents.

子供たちはしばしば親を理想化します。

C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

尽きることのない

Meaning

Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.

Example

His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.

彼の尽きることのないエネルギーは、彼がプロジェクトに休むことなく取り組むことを可能にしました。

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。

C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

イクソラ

Meaning

a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers

Example

The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.

明るい赤いイクソラの低木が熱帯庭園への小道を囲んでいました。

C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

複雑

Meaning

very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand

Example

The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.

アーティストは壁に複雑な模様を作り出しました。

B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

革新的な

Meaning

Featuring new methods; advanced and original

Example

Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.

革新的な戦略が汚染との戦いに必要です。

C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

不寛容

Meaning

The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.

Example

The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.

新しい法律の不寛容が市民を驚かせました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

殺虫剤

Meaning

a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects

Example

The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.

農夫は作物を有害な虫から守るために殺虫剤を噴霧しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

無差別

Meaning

Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.

Example

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。

C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深紅

Meaning

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

Example

The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.

太陽が沈むと空は深紅色に変わった。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

学際的

Meaning

Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.

Example

The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.

教育における学際的アプローチは、問題解決スキルを向上させる。

B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

影響; 力

Meaning

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

Example

The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.

教師の積極的な影響が生徒の学習の問題を克服する手助けをしました。

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 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

inadvisable

推奨されない

Meaning

Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.

Example

It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain.

このような大雨の中で運転するのは推奨されません。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命する

Meaning

To set up in position, office, or authority.

Example

The board decided to instate her as the new director.

取締役会は彼女を新しいディレクターにインステイトすることを決定しました。

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。

C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

偶像視する

Meaning

To admire or worship someone excessively.

Example

Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.

ファンはしばしばその才能とライフスタイルのために有名人を偶像視します。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

内面的

Meaning

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

Example

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。

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

象徴的な

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

"それは最良の時代だった…"というセリフは象徴的です。

C1 noun /ˈɪd.i.əm/

idiom

イディオム

Meaning

A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

Example

The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.

イディオム '氷を破る' は、友好的な方法で会話を始めることを意味します。

C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

扇動者

Meaning

A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.

Example

The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.

警察は彼を暴力の扇動者として特定しました。

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。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

Example

The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.

その政治家の演説は、対立候補に対する侮辱的な言葉で満ちていた。

B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示; 合図

Meaning

a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint

Example

The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.

暗い雲は嵐がその地域に近づいていることを示す明確な指示でした。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

実施する

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

教育政策を実施することは進歩にとって重要です。

A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

個人

Meaning

A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.

Example

Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.

各個人には表現の自由がある。

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 /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断

Meaning

the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action

Example

The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.

予期しない中断のため会議は遅れた。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

任命式

Meaning

the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office

Example

The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.

王は新しい騎士のために任命式を開催しました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

不適切; 不適当

Meaning

not suitable; inappropriate; unfit

Example

His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.

彼のコメントは正式な会議には不適切でした。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

皮肉な

Meaning

expressing irony; having the nature of irony

Example

Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.

彼女の皮肉な口調は、皆を不快にさせました。

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。