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 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 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 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 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 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。

B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

無知

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed

Example

She was ignorant about the new technology trends.

彼女は新しい技術のトレンドについて無知でした。

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 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

誠実

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

教師のインテグリティは、積極的な学習環境を促進します。

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 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 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 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

解釈

Meaning

the action of explaining the meaning of something

Example

The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.

教師は詩の自分の解釈を示しました。

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 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 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 /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

イライラさせる

Meaning

To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.

Example

Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.

目をこすると、それが刺激になることがあります。

B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

対人

Meaning

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

Example

He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.

彼は優れた対人スキルを持っており、他の人とうまくやっていきます。

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 /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 /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 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

革新

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

革新は世界的な課題への解決策を促進します。

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 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 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。

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 /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

通訳者; 翻訳者;

Meaning

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

Example

The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.

国際会議は、スピーチをリアルタイムで翻訳するためにプロの通訳者を雇いました。

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 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 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 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 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 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 /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

不十分

Meaning

Not sufficient or good enough.

Example

The funding was inadequate to complete the project.

プロジェクトを完成させるには資金が不十分でした。

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 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 /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 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 /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

傾向がある

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

彼は困っている人々を助ける傾向がある。

B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

身分証明

Meaning

the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is

Example

You need proper identification to enter the building.

ビルに入るには適切な身分証明が必要です。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

忍耐力不足

Meaning

The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.

Example

His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.

会議が長引くにつれて、彼の忍耐力不足が増しました。

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。

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 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

開始する

Meaning

to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity

Example

The company will initiate a new training program.

会社は新しい研修プログラムを開始します。

B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌漑

Meaning

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

Example

Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.

灌漑システムは乾燥した地域で作物の収穫量を増加させます。

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 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大な; 膨大な; 非常に大きい

Meaning

extremely large or great; huge

Example

The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.

その巨大な山脈は地平線を越えて広がっていました。

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 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 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。

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 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

検査する

Meaning

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Example

The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.

エンジニアは建物の構造的な損傷を検査します。

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 /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 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 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正確; 間違っている; 誤り

Meaning

not correct; containing errors; wrong

Example

The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.

昨日の天気予報は不正確でした。

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 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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

影響力のある; 強力な

Meaning

having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive

Example

She is an influential leader in the community.

彼女はコミュニティの中で影響力のあるリーダーです。

B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民

Meaning

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

Immigration policies vary from country to country.

移民政策は国によって異なります。

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 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

介入

Meaning

The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.

Example

The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.

国連の介入は紛争を解決する上で重要だった。

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。

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。

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 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 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 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 /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

強烈

Meaning

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Example

She felt intense pain after the accident.

事故後、彼女は強烈な痛みを感じました。

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 /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 /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。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

実施された

Meaning

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

Example

The master plans were partially implemented.

マスタープランは部分的に実施されました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

検査官

Meaning

An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.

Example

The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.

検査官はレストランのキッチンを衛生基準に従って慎重に確認しました。

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 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 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

重要でない

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.

そのコストは重要でなく、誰もそれに気づかなかった。

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 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 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 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。

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。

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 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 /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

移民

Meaning

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.

今年、市は多くの新しい移民を迎えました。

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 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

課す

Meaning

To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.

Example

Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.

汚染は環境に有害な影響を課します。

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 /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 /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 /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 /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

乳児

Meaning

A very young child or baby.

Example

The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.

乳児はゆりかごで静かに眠っていました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

インターバル

Meaning

a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity

Example

There was a short interval between the two performances.

二つの公演の間には短いインターバルがありました。

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。

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 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 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 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。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

狂気

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable

Example

The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.

崖から飛び降りる考えは狂気のように思えた。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要な方法で

Meaning

in a way that is of great significance or value

Example

Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.

重要な方法で、報告書は即時の行動の必要性を強調しました。

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 /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 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

関与

Meaning

the act of taking part in something

Example

His involvement in the project was crucial.

彼のプロジェクトへの関与は重要だった。

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 /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 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 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 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

不安定

Meaning

lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily

Example

Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.

政治的な不安定さが地域の経済成長を遅らせた。

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。

B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

統合。統一。

Meaning

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Example

Integration of networks will improve global communication.

ネットワークの統合は、グローバルなコミュニケーションを改善します。

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 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

統合された

Meaning

Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.

Example

Integrated systems optimize efficiency.

統合されたシステムは効率を最適化します。

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 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。