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inclination (B2)

カタカナ: インクリネーション

IPA: /ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or liking.

意味: ある特定の行動をとったり、特定の感情を抱いたりする自然な傾向や衝動、あるいは好み。

He had an inclination to agree with her, even though he knew it was risky. — 彼はそれが危険だとわかっていながらも、彼女に同意したいという気持ちがあった。
Her inclination was to stay home and read rather than go to the party. — 彼女はパーティーに行くよりも、家にいて本を読んでいたいという気分だった。
The job requires a certain inclination towards problem-solving. — その仕事には、問題解決に対するある種の適性（傾向）が求められる。

Japanese translations of Inclination:

inclination to do (prepositional phrase): A tendency or urge to perform a specific action. — "He has an inclination to procrastinate when faced with difficult tasks."
inclination towards (prepositional phrase): A liking or preference for something or someone. — "She showed an inclination towards art from a very young age."