Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
impose
課す
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
B2 verb
imposed
課す
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
B2 verb
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.
B2 verb
imprison
投獄する
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
B2 adjective
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.
B2 noun
Impulse
衝動; 突然の欲求
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
B2 noun
inability
無能
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
B2 adjective
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.
B2 adjective
inadequate
不十分
Meaning
Not sufficient or good enough.
Example
The funding was inadequate to complete the project.
B2 adjective
inappropriate
不適切
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
B2 adjective
incapable
無能力な
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
B2 noun
Incentive
インセンティブ; 刺激
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun, verb
inch
インチ / ゆっくり動く
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
B2 adjective
inclined
傾向がある
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
B2 noun
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.
B2 adjective
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.
B2 adjective
incomplete
不完全
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
B2 adjective
inconsistent
一貫性がない
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
B2 noun, verb
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.
B2 adjective
Inconvenient
不便な; 面倒な; 困難な
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
B2 verb
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
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.