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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 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。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

内省的
Meaning
Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
Example
Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.
作家はしばしば非常に内省的な人々である。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

暫定的
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
暫定政府は移行段階を管理します。
C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

始まり
Meaning
The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
Example
The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.
その企業のインセプションは業界に新しい時代を築きました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

伸縮不可
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
このロープは伸縮不可の材料でできています。
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投資する
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
知的財産への投資はパッシブインカムを生み出す可能性があります。
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 /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

恥辱
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
スキャンダル後、彼は生涯を恥辱の中で過ごした。
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。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

有益な
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
そのドキュメンタリーはとても有益で教育的でした。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

無礼な
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
彼らを公然と批判するのは無礼だろう。
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

田園詩のように美しい
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
彼らは海辺で田園詩のような休暇を楽しみました。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

介入
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
マネージャーの介入は、激しい議論がエスカレートするのを防ぎました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

虚弱; 病気; 衰弱
Meaning
physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty
Example
Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.
高齢で多くの病気を抱えていても、彼は精神的に鋭く、警戒心を持ち続けました。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

仲介者
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
外交官は二つの対立する国々の間で仲介者として機能した。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

呪文
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
魔法使いは霊を呼び出すために呪文を唱えました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

誘因
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
会社は従業員にインセンティブとしてボーナスを提供しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

抑制できない
Meaning
That cannot be suppressed or restrained.
Example
She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.
式の間、彼女は抑制できない笑いをこらえていた。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

インヴォリューション
Meaning
a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished
Example
The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.
その話はインヴォリューションで満ちており、追うのが難しかった。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

内部
Meaning
situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something
Example
The company is conducting an internal audit this month.
その会社は今月内部監査を行っています。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

非リベラル
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
政府はその非リベラルな政策について批判された。
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

介入する
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
教師は生徒たちの間で喧嘩を止めるために介入しなければならなかった。
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。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

アイアンウッド
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
アイアンウッドの木は小さな白い花を咲かせます。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

insipid

味気ない
Meaning
lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull
Example
The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.
スープは味気なく、もっと調味料が必要でした。
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。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

尋ねる
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
彼女は仕事の募集について尋ねました。
B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

調査
Meaning
the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth
Example
The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.
調査は詐欺に関する新しい証拠を明らかにしました。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

改善
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
継続的な改善は生産性を高めます。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

光源
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
ランプは暗い洞窟で光源として機能しました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
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。
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 /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
町は大雨後にひどい洪水に見舞われました。
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。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

常習的な
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
彼は毎日数時間を図書館で過ごす常習的な読者です。
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

厚かましさ
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
その学生の厚かましさはクラス全体を驚かせた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

創造的
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
発明家は日常の問題に対する創造的な解決策で知られていた。
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

間作農業
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
間作農業は土壌の肥沃度と害虫管理の向上に役立ちます。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

理解不能
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
その概念は非常に抽象的で、ほとんどの学生には理解できないように思えた。
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。
C2 noun /ˌɪmpəˈtjuːəsəti/

impetuosity

衝動性
Meaning
The quality of being rash or impulsive.
Example
His impetuosity often got him into trouble.
彼の衝動性はしばしば彼を問題に巻き込んだ。
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

損傷、障害
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
聴力障害は長期間の大きな音への曝露によって引き起こされる可能性があります。
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

イリアス
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
学生たちはイリアスを学び、ギリシャ神話と英雄主義を理解しました。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

しつこく頼む
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
その子供は新しいおもちゃを欲しがって母親にしつこく頼んだ。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

偶像崇拝的な
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
その古代の部族は偶像崇拝的な習慣で知られていました。
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。
C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

幻の
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
Example
His sense of security was entirely illusory.
彼の安全感は完全に幻のものだった。
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

指示的
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
彼のトーンは彼のフラストレーションを示していた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

終わりのない
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
会議は終わりのない疲れるもののように感じた。
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

干渉
Meaning
the action of interfering with something
Example
The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.
近くの電子機器からの干渉で、ラジオ信号が途絶えました。
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

改善
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
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。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地獄の
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
労働者たちは建設現場からの地獄のような騒音について文句を言った。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

狭い心の、島に関連する
Meaning
Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.
Example
The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.
そのコミュニティは外部の人々に対する狭量な態度で批判されました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

後悔しない
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
犯人は裁判後も後悔しないままでした。
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

扇動する
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
彼は暴動を扇動したとして告発された。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

impresario

プロデューサー
Meaning
A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.
Example
The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star.
インプレサリオは、急成長するスターのためにコンサートのシリーズを手配しました。
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 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 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。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

説明できない
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
ファイルの突然の消失は説明できなかった。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

呪い
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
怒った群衆は腐敗した役人に呪いを投げかけた。
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

収入
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
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。
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

強い要求
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
彼の強い要求で、私たちは長く滞在しました。
C1 noun ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən

intuition

直感
Meaning
The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
Example
Her intuition told her something was wrong.
彼女の直感は何かが間違っていると言った。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

挿入する
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
編集者は原稿に欠落した段落を挿入した。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

呪う
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
その年老いた女性は暗い言葉で敵を呪いました。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

インクルージョン
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
多様性とインクルージョンは現代の職場における重要な価値観です。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

無力, 無能
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
危機の前で政府の無力さが人々を失望させた。
B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

間接的に
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
その政策は中小企業に間接的に影響した。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

硬化層
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
古いパイプは鉱物の重い硬化層によって詰まっていました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Island

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 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 /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

無礼な、傲慢な
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
その無礼な学生は教師の指示に従うことを拒否した。
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.
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 /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

特異性
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
彼女の一つの特異性は、仕事中に口ずさむことでした。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

理解不能
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
教授の講義は速すぎて理解不能になった。
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。
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 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。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

徽章
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
兵士は誇らしげに自分の連隊の徽章を身に着けていました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

執拗な
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
その子供は新しいおもちゃを手に入れることに執拗だった。
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

照射する
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
科学者はランプを使ってサンプルを照射しました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

確立された信念、伝統、または価値観に対して攻撃的または拒絶的な特徴
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
彼女のアイコノクラスティックな見解は業界の従来の知恵に挑戦した。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

無能力
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
彼の精神的無能力は、重要な決定を下すのを妨げました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

お世辞を言う
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
彼のお世辞を言う笑顔は、すべての人々に彼を素早く信頼させた。
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。
C1 verb /ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

insulate

Meaning
To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.
Example
The house was insulated to reduce heating costs.
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。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

実行不可能
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
資源が限られていたため、計画は実行不可能に見えました。
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
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 /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

相続人
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
彼女は家族の財産の相続人となった。
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 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

無害な
Meaning
Not harmful or offensive.
Example
His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.
彼の発言は完全に無害で、誰かを傷つける意図はなかった。
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

突然の暴力的な侵入; 侵略または襲撃; 突然の噴出または噴火
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
軍隊の敵領土へのイラプションは、相手の力を完全に不意を突いた。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

完全
Meaning
Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.
Example
Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.
嵐にもかかわらず、古い家は完全な状態を保っていました。
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。
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。
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 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

本質的に
Meaning
In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.
Example
Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.
いくつかの人々は本質的に学ぶことに動機づけられている。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

不可約
Meaning
impossible to reduce or simplify further
Example
The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.
分数 3/7 は不可約です。
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

インフレ的
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
政府はインフレ圧力を制御するために措置を講じた。
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

投資家
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
投資家はスタートアップに大金を投資しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

不注意な
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
不注意な学生は重要な指示をいくつも逃した。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完全
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
彼女の報告は不完全で、詳細が必要でした。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

妊娠させる / 飽和させる
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
科学者は樹脂で素材をインプレグネイトする方法を使用しました。