C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

密閉

Meaning

Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.

Example

The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.

薬は密閉された容器に保管されていました。

C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

ハシシ

Meaning

a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant

Example

The police arrested him for possessing hashish.

警察は彼をハシシを所持していたため逮捕した。

C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

寄せ集め

Meaning

A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.

Example

The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.

そのエッセイは関係のないアイデアの寄せ集めだった。

C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

均質化

Meaning

To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.

Example

The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.

その会社は世界市場で製品を均質化しようとしました。

C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

謝礼

Meaning

A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.

Example

The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.

ゲスト講師は彼女の講演に対して謝礼を受け取った。

C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

ヒドラ

Meaning

a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it

Example

Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.

汚職はヒドラのようで、完全に打ち負かすのは難しい。

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 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

孵化する

Meaning

to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan

Example

The bird will hatch from its egg soon.

鳥はすぐに卵から孵化します。

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。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平線

Meaning

the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest

Example

The sun disappeared below the horizon.

太陽は地平線の下に消えました。

C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

雌鹿

Meaning

a female deer, especially a red deer

Example

The hind protected her fawn from predators.

雌鹿は捕食者から子鹿を守りました。

C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

切望

Meaning

a strong desire or craving for something.

Example

She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.

彼女は夜遅くにチョコレートへの切望を感じていた。

C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

標本館

Meaning

A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.

Example

The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.

大学は研究と教育のために大きな標本館を維持しています。

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。

C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

やんちゃな女の子

Meaning

a boisterous or tomboyish girl

Example

The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.

やんちゃな女の子は、ぬいぐるみで遊ぶよりも木に登るのが好きでした。

C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

辺境地

Meaning

Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.

Example

Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.

探検家たちはその国の辺境地に深く旅しました。

A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

ハロー

Meaning

a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation

Example

She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.

彼女は電話を取って、元気にハローと言った。

B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

ハイテク

Meaning

using or involving advanced technology.

Example

The company produces high-tech medical devices.

その会社はハイテク医療機器を生産しています。

C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

激しく

Meaning

in an intense, angry, or passionate way

Example

She hotly denied the accusations.

彼女はその告発を激しく否定した。

B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

停止する

Meaning

to stop or bring to a stop

Example

The train suddenly halted at the station.

電車は駅で突然止まりました。

B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

謙虚

Meaning

modest; not proud; unassuming;

Example

Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.

彼の成功にもかかわらず、彼は謙虚で親切だった。

B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

ヘルメット

Meaning

a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers

Example

The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.

サイクリストは常に安全性と視認性のために明るい黄色いヘルメットを着用していました。

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 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

傲慢

Meaning

The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Example

His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.

彼の傲慢さは彼を同僚の中で不人気にしました。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

勇気づける

Meaning

To give courage, confidence, or hope.

Example

The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.

先生の励ましは学生たちに勇気を与えた。

A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

ハ！(驚きや喜びを表現する言葉)

Meaning

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

Example

Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.

ハ！君が僕たちに加わることを抵抗できないって知っていたよ。

A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

お腹がすいている

Meaning

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving

Example

I am very hungry after working all day.

一日中働いた後でとてもお腹がすいています。

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。

C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

水素バス

Meaning

Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.

Example

Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.

水素バスは大気汚染を減らします。

A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

聞く

Meaning

to perceive sound; to listen to

Example

I can hear the birds singing.

私は鳥が歌っているのを聞くことができます。

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。

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。

A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

なんて言ったの?

Meaning

used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something

Example

Huh? What did you say?

は？なんて言ったの?

C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

油圧の

Meaning

operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil

Example

The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.

機械工は機械の油圧システムを修理しました。

A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

ヘリコプター

Meaning

an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically

Example

The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.

ヘリコプターは病院の屋上に安全に着陸しました。

B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

無力; 助けがない; 脆弱

Meaning

unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable

Example

The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.

その子供は混雑した市場で迷子になったとき、無力だと感じた。

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。

B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

危険な

Meaning

Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful

Example

Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.

危険な汚染物質は健康リスクを増加させます。

A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

恐ろしい; ひどい; 恐怖を引き起こす;

Meaning

causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant

Example

The accident was a horrible sight to witness.

その事故は目撃するには恐ろしい光景でした。

A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

急ぐ

Meaning

to move or act with great speed; to rush

Example

We need to hurry or we'll be late.

急がないと遅れちゃうよ。

A1 noun /haʊs/

house

家

Meaning

A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.

Example

They bought a new house in the city.

彼らは市内に新しい家を買いました。

C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

疲れ果てて病気のように見える、特に疲労、心配、または苦しみから

Meaning

looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

Example

After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.

三晩寝ずに働いた後、彼は疲れ果てて見えた。

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 /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

体内の均衡、生理的過程によって維持される生理的安定性

Meaning

The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

Example

The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.

人間の体は温度調節によってホメオスタシスを維持します。

A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

ホッケー

Meaning

a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field

Example

He plays hockey for the national team.

彼は代表チームのためにホッケーをします。

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 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

過剰な心配

Meaning

excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.

Example

There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.

政治危機について多くの心配がありました。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

繰り返し不満を言う

Meaning

continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way

Example

She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.

彼女は私が犯した間違いについて繰り返し不満を言っていました。

B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

希望的に

Meaning

in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism

Example

Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.

明日、天気が良いことを願っています。

C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

群衆

Meaning

A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.

Example

A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.

スタジアムの外でファンの群衆が集まりました。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

ハイブリッド

Meaning

a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both

Example

The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.

その車は電気と燃料の両方で走るハイブリッド車です。

C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

ホッグプラム

Meaning

tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste

Example

Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.

ホッグプラムはよくピクルスやチャツネを作るために使われます。

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

過剰に批判的な

Meaning

Excessively or unreasonably critical.

Example

The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.

教師は小さなミスに対して過剰に批判的でした。

C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

雌牛

Meaning

a young cow that has not borne a calf

Example

The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.

農家は乳製品の生産のためにヘイファーを育てました。

B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

医療ケア

Meaning

the organized provision of medical care to people

Example

The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.

その国は公共の健康を改善するために医療ケアに大きな投資をしました。

C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源 (構造)

Meaning

Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.

Example

The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.

コウモリの翼と人間の腕は同源の構造です。

C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

アイリッシュ

Meaning

Relating to Ireland or the Irish.

Example

He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.

彼はハイバーニアン文化と歴史について読むのが好きでした。

B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

進行方向

Meaning

Moving in a particular direction.

Example

The ship is heading toward Antarctica.

船は南極に向かって進んでいる。

B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

ハンマー

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things

Example

She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.

彼女は絵のフレームを壁に打ち付けるためにハンマーを使いました。

A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

抱きしめる

Meaning

to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort

Example

She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.

彼女は空港に向かう前に友達を抱きしめた。

C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

水文循環

Meaning

The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.

Example

The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.

水文循環は自然界での水の連続的な動きを保証します。

B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

人間性

Meaning

the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively

Example

Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.

優しさは人間性の最も偉大な表現の一つです。

C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

園芸に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

Example

She studied horticultural science at the university.

彼女は大学で園芸学を学びました。

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。

B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

歴史的

Meaning

Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.

Example

Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.

勝利の日はバングラデシュにとって歴史的な瞬間です。

B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

フッド

Meaning

the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head

Example

The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

コブラは脅威を感じるとフッドを広げました。

B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

小屋

Meaning

a small simple shelter or house

Example

They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.

彼らは川の近くの小さな木の小屋に住んでいました。

C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

説教; 道徳的な退屈な講義

Meaning

a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture

Example

The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.

牧師は日曜日の礼拝中に思いやりと許しについての感動的な説教を行いました。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

熱心で友好的; 豊富で栄養豊富

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

彼は私たちが家に到着したとき、熱心な歓迎をしてくれました。

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。

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 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。

C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

大声の抗議

Meaning

A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.

Example

There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.

新しい政策変更に対して、大声の抗議が起こった。

B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

正直

Meaning

the quality of being truthful and sincere

Example

Honesty is the best policy in all situations.

正直はすべての状況で最良の方針です。

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。

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 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

灰色の, 古い

Meaning

gray or white with age; very old and respected

Example

The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.

古いオークの木は何世代にもわたる歴史の証人として立っていた。

B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平な

Meaning

parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side

Example

The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.

グラスが滑らないように、テーブルは水平である必要があります。

B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

野ウサギ

Meaning

a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit

Example

The hare quickly ran across the field.

その野ウサギはフィールドを素早く走りました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈhʌbʌb/

hubbub

騒音

Meaning

a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting

Example

There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.

販売が始まると、市場で騒音が起こりました。

C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning

Giving strong encouragement or urging.

Example

The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.

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 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.

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。

C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

おおらかで、気楽な、無頓着な

Meaning

cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree

Example

She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.

彼女はハピゴーラッキーな態度を持っており、明日のことを心配することはありません。

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。

C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

異端的な

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.

Example

The priest condemned the book as heretical.

神父はその本を異端的だとして非難した。

C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

Meaning

To throw something with great force.

Example

The boy hurled a stone into the river.

C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

聖別する

Meaning

to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected

Example

The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.

古代の寺院は何世紀にもわたる崇拝によって聖別されました。

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 /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。

A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

ホテル

Meaning

A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.

Example

We stayed at a hotel near the beach.

私たちはビーチの近くのホテルに泊まりました。

B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危険; リスク

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

喫煙は深刻な健康リスクであり、肺癌や心臓病を引き起こす可能性があります。

C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

ハーモニウム

Meaning

a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound

Example

She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.

彼女は寺院でハーモニウムを使って祈りの歌を演奏した。

B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

使いやすい

Meaning

convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands

Example

This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.

このポケットナイフはキャンプの時に非常に便利です。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

斜辺

Meaning

the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.

Example

In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.

直角三角形では、斜辺は常に他の二辺より長いです。

C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

幻覚を見る

Meaning

to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs

Example

After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.

薬を飲んだ後、彼は奇妙な形をハルシネイトし始めた。

C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

空腹で; 欲張って; 熱心に

Meaning

in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly

Example

The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.

犬は数時間食べていなかった後、空腹で食べました。

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 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

しゃがれ声; 叫びすぎや病気でしゃがれる

Meaning

rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness

Example

His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.

コンサートで叫んだ後、彼の声はしゃがれた。

B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

収穫

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

規制されていない収穫は海洋の生物多様性に影響を与えます。

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。

B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

ホームスクーリング

Meaning

The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.

Example

Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.

ホームスクーリングは、親が子供のニーズに合わせて教育を提供することを可能にします。

C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

苦しめる / すき

Meaning

to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool

Example

The tragic news harrowed the entire family.

悲劇的なニュースは家族全員を苦しめました。

C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

とげのある低木

Meaning

A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.

Example

The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.

庭園は花が咲くホーソーンの茂みで囲まれていました。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

胸が張り裂けるような

Meaning

Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.

Example

The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.

ドキュメンタリーは戦争の犠牲者たちの胸が張り裂けるような場面を見せました。

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 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

見知らぬ人やゲストに対して親切で歓迎する; ゲストを受け入れることに寛大である

Meaning

friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests

Example

The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.

地元の人々は観光客にとても親切でした。

A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

ハイ

Meaning

a friendly greeting used when meeting someone

Example

Hi, it's nice to meet you!

ハイ、会えてうれしいです！

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 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

偽善的な

Meaning

behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values

Example

It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.

嘘をつきながら正直を説くのは偽善的です。

B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

手書き

Meaning

the style or manner of writing by hand.

Example

Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.

彼女の手書きはとてもきれいで読みやすいです。

B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning

a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.

Example

The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.

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。

A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

どう

Meaning

in what way or manner; by what means

Example

How do you solve this problem?

この問題をどう解決しますか？

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。

A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

雌鶏

Meaning

female chicken

Example

The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.

雌鶏は巣に新鮮な卵を産んだ。

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。