A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

改善する

Meaning

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

Example

Practice helps improve your skills.

練習はあなたのスキルを向上させる手助けをします。

A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

イメージ; 画像; 形象

Meaning

a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression

Example

The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.

企業はスキャンダル後、公共のイメージを改善するために一生懸命働きました。

A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

不可能

Meaning

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Example

It is impossible to finish this work in one day.

この仕事を1日で終わらせるのは不可能です。

A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

紹介する

Meaning

to present someone; to bring in for the first time

Example

Let me introduce you to my friend.

友達を紹介させてください。

A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

国際的な

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.

Example

International standards improve competitiveness.

国際基準は競争力を高めます。

A2 adverb /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

indoors

屋内で

Meaning

inside a building; within an enclosed space

Example

Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors.

雨のため、みんな屋内で過ごしました。

A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

重要性

Meaning

The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.

Example

The importance of time management cannot be overstated.

タイムマネジメントの重要性は過大評価できません。

A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

招待する

Meaning

to ask someone to come to an event or to do something

Example

We should invite all our friends to the party.

パーティーに友達を招待するべきです。

A2 adverb /ɪnˈstɛd/

instead

代わりに

Meaning

As an alternative or substitute.

Example

She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.

彼女はドレスを買わなかった。代わりに、彼女は靴を選んだ。

A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

興味 / 利子

Meaning

A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.

Example

He showed great interest in learning new languages.

彼は新しい言語を学ぶことに大きな興味を示しました。

A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

無視する

Meaning

to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally

Example

She decided to ignore the rude comments.

彼女は失礼なコメントを無視することに決めました。

A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

アイテム

Meaning

A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.

Example

Each item on the list must be checked carefully.

リストの各アイテムは慎重にチェックする必要があります。

A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

幸福

Meaning

relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy

Example

She loves Italian food.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。

A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

幸福

Meaning

relating to Ireland, its people, or its language

Example

The Irish countryside is very beautiful.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

想像する

Meaning

to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true

Example

Can you imagine living in a different country?

あなたは違う国に住むことを想像できますか？

A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

鉄 / アイロン

Meaning

a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat

Example

He used an iron to smooth his shirt.

彼はシャツを滑らかにするためにアイロンを使った。

A2 noun /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

invitation

幸せ

Meaning

a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something

Example

She sent me an invitation to her wedding.

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。

A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

問題

Meaning

Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.

Example

Health issues from pollution are increasing.

汚染による健康問題が増加しています。

A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

インク

Meaning

a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish

Example

The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.

古い万年筆は会議中に白いシャツにインクをこぼしました。

A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

それ自身

Meaning

Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.

Example

The cat cleaned itself after eating.

猫は食べた後、自分で自分をきれいにした。

A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

昆虫

Meaning

a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings

Example

The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.

蝶は花から花へと飛ぶ美しい昆虫です。

A2 adjective /ɪl/

Ill

病気; 不調; 健康状態が悪い

Meaning

sick; unwell; in poor health

Example

He felt ill and decided to stay home from work.

彼は気分が悪く、仕事を休んで家にいることに決めました。

A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

興味がある

Meaning

Showing curiosity or concern about something.

Example

She is very interested in learning new languages.

彼女は新しい言語を学ぶことにとても興味がある。

A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

賢い

Meaning

Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.

Example

She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.

彼女はクラスで最もインテリジェントな学生の一人です。

A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

情報

Meaning

information; knowledge or facts about something or someone

Example

She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.

彼女は会議に必要なすべての情報を私にくれました。

A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

増加

Meaning

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

Example

The company plans to increase its production this year.

その会社は今年、生産を増加させる予定です。

A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

直ちに

Meaning

at once; without delay

Example

She responded immediately to the emergency call.

彼女は緊急の電話に直ちに応答した。

A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

怪我

Meaning

Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.

Example

He suffered a serious injury during the football match.

彼はサッカーの試合中に重傷を負った。

A2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɔːr/

indoor

屋内の

Meaning

situated, occurring, or used inside a building

Example

Indoor plants can improve air quality at home.

屋内の植物は家の空気の質を改善できます。

A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

実際に

Meaning

used to emphasize or confirm a statement

Example

It was a long journey indeed.

それは長い旅でした、実際。

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。

A2 adjective/noun /ˈɪndiən/

indian

インディアンの

Meaning

Relating to India, its people, or their culture.

Example

She loves Indian food, especially biryani.

彼女はインディアンの料理が好きで、特にビリヤニが好きです。

A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

含む

Meaning

to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise

Example

The price includes all taxes.

価格にはすべての税金が含まれています。

A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

含む

Meaning

used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group

Example

Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.

多くの人々がイベントに参加しました、学生や教師を含む。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

面接

Meaning

A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.

Example

The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.

面接は落ち着いたプロフェッショナルな方法で行われました。

A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

病気

Meaning

A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.

Example

She missed school due to a serious illness.

彼女は深刻な病気のため学校を休んだ。

A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

紹介

Meaning

the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part

Example

The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.

教授は講義を始める前に簡単なイントロダクションをしました。

A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

問題, 発行, 配布

Meaning

A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.

Example

The magazine will issue a new edition next week.

雑誌は来週新しい版を発行します。