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C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

非常に困難
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
災害後に都市を再建することは非常に困難な仕事でした。
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

いたずら; だまし; ハッタリ
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
エイリアンの着陸に関するニュースは、いたずら好きな人たちによって作られた精巧なジョークだったことが判明した。
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

偽善者; 嘘つき; 偽りの人
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
他人に誠実を求めて自分は嘘をつくのは偽善者だ。
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

ハープ
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
天使はハープで美しいメロディーを奏でました。
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

持つ
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
私の手を取ってください。
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

干し草
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
牛たちは納屋で干し草を食べていました。
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

無秩序
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
彼の無秩序なアプローチはプロジェクトの失敗を引き起こした。
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

ハードウェア
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
会社はパフォーマンスを向上させるためにコンピュータのハードウェアをアップグレードしました。
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

草食性
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
牛は草食性の動物で、草を食べる。
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

高速道路
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
事故のため高速道路は封鎖されていました。
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

急いだ; 慌ただしい
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
怒っているときに急いだ決定をしないでください。
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

おこぼれ
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
その有名人はいつもおこぼれの人々に囲まれていた。
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

小丘
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
ハイカーたちは川のそばの草むらの小丘で休憩した。
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

霊柩車;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
黒い霊柩車がゆっくりと墓地に向かい、その後ろに哀悼の列が続いていた。
B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

非常に
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
彼女は自分の分野で非常に尊敬されています。
B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

丘陵の多い
Meaning
having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes
Example
The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.
その村は美しい丘陵の多い地域にあります。
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

サギ
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
サギは水辺でじっとして、魚を待っていました。
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

ためらい
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
彼の答えに対するためらいは、誰もが彼の自信に疑問を抱かせました。
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

住宅
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
政府はすべての人々に手頃な住宅を提供するために努力しています。
A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

穴; 穴ぼこ;
Meaning
a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
Example
The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.
犬は裏庭に深い穴を掘って、お気に入りの骨を埋めました。
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

重い
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
重いスーツケースを階段で運ぶのは大変だった。
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小さな村
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
谷間にある小さな村には、家が12軒と小さな教会が1つだけあった。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

含水
Meaning
Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
Example
The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.
その鉱物は水分を含んでいるため、構造内に水分子を含んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

ハリネズミ
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
ハリネズミは脅威を感じるとボールのように丸くなります。
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙しい; 熱狂的; 活動的な
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
最近、私のスケジュールは立て続けの会議で忙しくなっています。
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

七王国連邦
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
歴史書はアングロサクソンのイングランドのヘプターキーを説明していました。
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

調和の取れた, 一貫した, 統一された
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
調和の取れた職場環境は生産性を高めます。
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封的に
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
瓶は新鮮さを保つために密封的に封印されました。
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

七角形
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
数学の先生は黒板にヘプタゴンを描きました。
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

鷹
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
鷹は獲物を探して畑の上を高く飛んだ。
A1 pronoun /hɪz/

his

彼の
Meaning
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
Example
This is his book on the table.
これは彼の本です、テーブルの上にあります。
C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

急ぐ
Meaning
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
Example
He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
彼は締め切り前に仕事を終わらせるために急いだ。
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

注意を払う
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
あなたは先生のアドバイスに耳を傾けるべきです。
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

敬う
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
私たちは退役軍人をその奉仕のために敬意を表します。
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

役立つ; 有益な
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
彼女はイベントの準備に非常に役立ちました。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

やる気がない
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
彼のやる気がない勉強の試みは良い結果を生まなかった。
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

頭から
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
彼は頭から飛び込んだ。
C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

異形の
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
蝶々はそのライフサイクルの中で異形であり、幼虫から成虫に変化します。
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

廊下
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
子供たちは靴を廊下に置いていった。
B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

ホスピタリティ
Meaning
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
Example
The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.
ホテルスタッフの素晴らしいホスピタリティが私たちの休暇を本当に思い出深く、楽しいものにしました。
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

彼 (男性)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
彼は私の親友です。
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

人間の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
人間の価値観は社会システムを形作ります。
C2 adjective /hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

herbaceous

草本
Meaning
Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.
Example
The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer.
庭園には夏に繁茂する草本植物で満たされていた。
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工芸
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
地元の市場では、その地域の熟練した職人によって作られた美しい手工芸が展示されていました。
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

有害な
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
喫煙は健康に有害です。
A2 adjective /hjuːdʒ/

huge

巨大な
Meaning
extremely large in size or amount
Example
The stadium was filled with a huge crowd.
スタジアムは巨大な群衆で埋め尽くされていました。
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

ハンター
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
ハンターは森を通って鹿を追跡しました。
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

天のような; 神聖な; 美味しい
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
チョコレートケーキは天のような味わいで、口の中で溶けました。
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

彼女
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
昨日公園で彼女を見ました。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk/

hypochondriac

ヒポコンデリアック
Meaning
a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness
Example
She is a hypochondriac who visits the doctor every week.
彼女は毎週医者に行くヒポコンデリアックです。
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

中断
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
ショーは長い中断の後、再び始まりました。
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

それゆえ
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
彼女は最良の候補者であったため、仕事のために選ばれました。
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

異端者
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
教会は彼の過激なアイデアのために彼を異端者と宣言した。
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

ひとつかみ; 小さな数量や数; コントロールが難しいもの
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
彼女は歩きに出かける前に、ボウルからひとつかみのナッツをつかみました。
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

ハンカチ
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
彼女はいつもバッグにきれいなハンカチを持っています。
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

宗教的な修行として孤独に生きる人；社会から退く人
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
その老いたハーミットは文明から遠く離れた山の中の小さな小屋で一人で暮らしていた。
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

ヘクサポッド
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
科学者は葉の上を這うヘクサポッドを観察しました。
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

悩ます, 攻撃する
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
軍隊は突然の襲撃で敵を攻撃した。
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

除草剤
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
農家は侵入する雑草から作物を守るために除草剤を使用しました。
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

詐欺, くだらないこと
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
彼はその考えをくだらないことだとして退けた。
B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

水素
Meaning
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
Example
Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.
水素は多くのエネルギーシステムでクリーンな燃料として使用されています。
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

広範囲の破壊; 大きな混乱や無秩序; カオス
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
ハリケーンは沿岸の町で大規模な破壊を引き起こし、家屋やビジネスを破壊しました。
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

人道的災害
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
戦争は人道的災害を引き起こした。
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

習慣づける
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
僧侶たちは瞑想に慣れました。
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

ハンガー
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
飛行機は激しい雷雨の間、安全にハンガーに保管されていました。
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

取り扱い
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
その状況の取り扱いは印象的でした。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

絶望的; 希望がない
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
助けが到着するまで、状況は絶望的に見えた。
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

ホルモン
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
インスリンは血糖値をコントロールするホルモンです。
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

正面衝突
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
二台の車は交差点で正面衝突しました。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

冬眠する
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
クマは冬に洞窟で冬眠します。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

習慣形成
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
習慣形成には一貫性と規律が必要です。
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

噂
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
その告発は、具体的な証拠や目撃者の証言ではなく、噂に基づいていました。
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

見出し
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
そのスキャンダルはフロントページの見出しになった。
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

ハーバル
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
ここではハーバル療法が広く使われていました。
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

夫
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
彼女の夫は彼女のキャリアを非常に支援しています。
C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

フサール
Meaning
a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
Example
The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.
フサールは戦場を素早く駆け抜けた。
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

過労や絶え間ない干渉で緊張したりストレスを感じたりする
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
過労の教師は騒々しい教室を静めるのに苦労していました。
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

ひょうの嵐
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
ヘイルストームは駐車場の多くの車に損害を与えました。
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

ホロスコープ
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
彼女は毎朝、自分のホロスコープを読んで、星が何を予測したかを確認していました。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

ホームレス
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
その組織はホームレスの人々が避難所を見つけるのを助けています。
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

空中で一箇所に留まる、前後に動かない
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
ヘリコプターは街の上空で浮かんでいました。
A2 adjective /ˈɑːnɪst/

honest

正直
Meaning
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
Example
She is known as an honest and trustworthy person.
彼女は誠実で信頼できる人物として知られています。
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

敵意
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
交渉は敵意の雰囲気で終わった。
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

小高い丘; 小山
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
子供たちは夏休みに家の裏の草むらの丘を転がるのが好きでした。
C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

ホロコースト
Meaning
A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.
Example
Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.
ホロコースト中に何百万もの人々が命を落としました。
A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

熱い; 温かい; 焼けるような;
Meaning
having high temperature; warm; heated;
Example
The coffee is too hot to drink.
コーヒーは飲むには熱すぎる。
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

腰部
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
彼女は手を腰に置きました。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

同義語
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
'コウモリ'という言葉は、動物またはスポーツ用品を意味することができるため、同義語です。
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

避難所
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
試験中、図書館は学生たちの避難所となった。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

収穫
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
農家は米の収穫の季節に忙しい。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

勇気、大胆さ
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
登山家のハーディフッドはチーム全体を感動させました。
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

快楽主義者
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
彼女は常に義務よりも楽しみを優先していたため、快楽主義者と呼ばれました。
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

爆笑
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
その映画は観客の間で大きな爆笑を引き起こしました。
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

ホームシック; 家が恋しい
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
海外での勉強が3ヶ月終わり、マリアは家族が恋しくなった。
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

休暇
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
私たちは夏休みの間に旅行を計画しています。
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

異種の
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
教室は異種の学生のグループでいっぱいだった。
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

ためらう; 不確か; 気が進まない
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに躊躇していた。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

知的に優れた
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
その博物館は知的な展示で知られています。
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

湿気のある; 湿った
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
湿度の高い気候は、実際よりも暑さを感じさせます。
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

光栄に思う
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
彼女は賞を受け取って光栄に思った。
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

渇望, 欲求
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
海外で何年も過ごした後、彼女は故郷の伝統的な料理への深い渇望を抱きました。
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

人間化する
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
教師は個人的な物語を使ってレッスンを人間化しようとしました。
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

同質の
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
クラスは同質の学生グループで構成されていました。
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

敵対的; 攻撃的; 対立的;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
敵対的な環境は仕事を難しくしました。
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

健康リスク
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
プラスチックの使用は重大な健康リスクを引き起こします。
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

本社
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
その会社の本社はニューヨークにあります。
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

自分自身
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
彼女は一人で食事を作った。
A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

隠す
Meaning
to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view
Example
Children like to hide during games.
子供たちはゲームのときに隠れるのが好きです。
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

短気な人
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
彼は短気な人で、よく議論を始める。
C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

絶頂期; 黄金時代; ピーク時
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
歌手としての絶頂期に、彼女は世界中で完売したコンサートに出演していました。
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

希望する
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
明日雨が降らないことを願っています。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

注意深く聞く
Meaning
To listen attentively; to give heed.
Example
He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.
彼は意思決定を下す前に、メンターのアドバイスに耳を傾けた。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

調和
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
社会は人々の間に調和があると繁栄します。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

ハイジャック
Meaning
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
Example
The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.
犯罪者たちは飛行機をハイジャックしようとした。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

高飛車な
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
その政治家は約束でいっぱいの高飛車なスピーチをした。