B2 noun ニュートラル

insight

/ˈɪn.saɪt/

Insight refers to the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing. It often involves seeing the inner nature of a situation or finding a solution to a problem through sudden realization.

例文

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1

Talking to my grandmother gave me a real insight into how much life has changed over the decades.

Conversing with my grandmother provided a deep understanding of how significantly life has evolved over the years.

2

The committee's report provides a profound insight into the socio-economic challenges currently facing the region.

The official document offers an extensive analysis of the social and economic difficulties the area is experiencing.

3

I just had a sudden insight about why the app keeps crashing on my phone.

I suddenly realized the specific reason why the application is failing to run correctly on my device.

語族

名詞
insight
副詞
insightfully
形容詞
insightful
関連
insightfulness
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word literally: 'In-Sight'. It is the ability to use your mental 'sight' to look 'inside' a problem to see how it works.

クイックテスト

The data from the survey gave the marketing team a fascinating ______ into consumer behavior.

正解!

正解は: insight

例文

1

Talking to my grandmother gave me a real insight into how much life has changed over the decades.

everyday

Conversing with my grandmother provided a deep understanding of how significantly life has evolved over the years.

2

The committee's report provides a profound insight into the socio-economic challenges currently facing the region.

formal

The official document offers an extensive analysis of the social and economic difficulties the area is experiencing.

3

I just had a sudden insight about why the app keeps crashing on my phone.

informal

I suddenly realized the specific reason why the application is failing to run correctly on my device.

4

Recent archaeological discoveries offer new insight into the domestic rituals of ancient Roman families.

academic

New findings in archaeology provide fresh perspectives on the private religious practices of ancient Romans.

5

The latest focus group results provided valuable insight into our target demographic's purchasing habits.

business

Data from the focus groups gave us useful information regarding the buying patterns of our primary customers.

語族

名詞
insight
副詞
insightfully
形容詞
insightful
関連
insightfulness

よく使う組み合わせ

gain insight to acquire a deeper understanding of a topic
provide insight to offer information that helps someone understand something
valuable insight a very useful or important piece of understanding
deep insight a thorough or profound comprehension of a complex matter
flash of insight a sudden moment of realization or discovery

よく使うフレーズ

insight into

an understanding regarding a specific subject

lack insight

to have no understanding of the underlying nature of a situation

offer an insight

to present a particular way of looking at a problem

よく混同される語

insight vs incite

Incite is a verb meaning to stir up or encourage violent behavior, while insight is a noun meaning understanding.

insight vs inside

Inside refers to the interior of a physical space, whereas insight refers to mental depth or understanding.

📝

使い方のコツ

Insight is almost always followed by the preposition 'into'. It can be used as a countable noun (an insight) or an uncountable noun (he shows great insight).

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use the preposition 'on' or 'about' (e.g., 'insight on the problem'), but 'into' is the standard and most natural choice.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word literally: 'In-Sight'. It is the ability to use your mental 'sight' to look 'inside' a problem to see how it works.

📖

語源

Derived from Middle English, combining 'in' and 'sight', meaning 'looking within' or 'mental vision'.

文法パターン

Countable: often preceded by 'an', 'a', or 'some'. Followed by the preposition 'into' + noun/gerund. Commonly modified by adjectives like 'valuable', 'profound', or 'unique'.
🌍

文化的な背景

In Western business and psychological contexts, having 'insight' is considered a key leadership trait, indicating emotional intelligence and strategic thinking.

クイックテスト

The data from the survey gave the marketing team a fascinating ______ into consumer behavior.

正解!

正解は: insight

関連単語

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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