A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

彼女の（女性の）物

Meaning

used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.

Example

That blue bag is hers.

その青いバッグは彼女のものです。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 /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。

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。

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.

C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

値切る

Meaning

to argue about the price; to bargain persistently

Example

They haggled over the price for an hour.

彼らは価格のことで1時間も値引き交渉をした。

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。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

蜂蜜

Meaning

a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar

Example

I like to add honey to my tea.

私はお茶に蜂蜜を加えるのが好きです。

A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

ホール; 廊下

Meaning

a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building

Example

The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.

卒業式は大学のメインホールで行われました。

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 /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。

A2 noun ˈhɪrəʊ

hero

英雄

Meaning

A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Example

Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice.

シドニー・カートンは彼の犠牲によって究極のヒーローになります。

C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

先駆者

Meaning

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.

Example

The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.

咲いた花々は春の到来を告げます。

C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

最も後ろの

Meaning

Farthest back; last in position.

Example

The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.

隊列で最も後ろの車が最初に壊れた。

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 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

生息地

Meaning

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

Example

Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.

科学者たちは月面にハビタッツを想像しています。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

主婦

Meaning

a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home

Example

She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.

彼女は子どもを育てるために主婦になることを選びました。

B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

フック

Meaning

to catch with a hook; to fasten

Example

He hooked the fish successfully.

彼は成功裏に魚を釣り上げた。

B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

階層

Meaning

A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.

Example

The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.

企業の階層は、最終決定を誰が行うかを決定します。

C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

高血圧

Meaning

Abnormally high blood pressure.

Example

High sodium intake leads to hypertension.

高ナトリウム摂取は高血圧を引き起こします。

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。

A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

馬

Meaning

a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads

Example

The horse galloped across the field with great speed.

馬は大きな速さで野原を駆け抜けました。

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。

C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

太ももの後ろの腱; 動詞として、誰かまたは何かの効果を制限または著しく制限する

Meaning

a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.

Example

Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.

予算削減により、組織の計画が弱体化しました。

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。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

神聖な; 神や宗教目的に捧げられた; 道徳的で精神的に優れた

Meaning

sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent

Example

The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.

その聖地は毎年何千人もの巡礼者を引き寄せます。

B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

Example

The programmer managed to hack into the system.

C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

小山

Meaning

A small hill or mound.

Example

The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.

子供たちは夕日を見るために草で覆われた小山に登った。

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。

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。

A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

手

Meaning

the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb

Example

He raised his hand to ask a question.

彼は質問をするために手を上げました。

A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

ここ

Meaning

in, at, or to this place

Example

Please come here quickly.

ここに早く来てください。

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。

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 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 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 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.

A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

健康な

Meaning

Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.

Example

Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.

定期的な運動とバランスの取れた食事が体を健康に保つ。

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。

C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

象徴的な特徴

Meaning

a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something

Example

Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.

誠実さは良いリーダーの象徴的な特徴です。

A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

散髪

Meaning

the act or style of cutting hair

Example

I got a haircut before the wedding.

私は結婚式の前に散髪しました。

B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

激しく; 強く

Meaning

with great weight; to a great degree; intensely

Example

It rained heavily throughout the night.

夜通し激しく雨が降った。

B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Meaning

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

Example

His sense of humor always lightens the mood.

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。

A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

加熱する

Meaning

to make or become hot or warm

Example

Please heat the soup before serving.

スープを提供する前に加熱してください。

A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

しかし

Meaning

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said

Example

The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.

旅は長かった; しかし、それは楽しかった。

C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

急いで

Meaning

in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly

Example

She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.

彼女は空港に行く前に急いでバッグを詰めた。

C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

腐植化

Meaning

The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.

Example

Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.

腐植化は土壌の構造と肥沃度を向上させます。

C2 noun /hæp/

hap

運, 幸運, 偶然

Meaning

luck, fortune, or chance occurrence

Example

By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.

偶然にも、彼は引き出しの中に隠された古い手紙を発見しました。

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 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

憎しみの

Meaning

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

Example

His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.

彼の憎しみを込めたコメントは皆の感情を傷つけました。

A1 noun /her/

Hair

髪

Meaning

any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals

Example

She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.

彼女はこの夏、さっぱりとした新しい外見のために長い髪を短くすることに決めました。

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

極北の

Meaning

Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.

Example

The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.

探検家たちは北極の極北の気候に備えていた。

C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

脅して話す

Meaning

To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.

Example

The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.

マネージャーはスタッフに残業をさせるために脅しました。

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 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

猟犬

Meaning

a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell

Example

The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.

ブルッドハウンドは密な森の中で匂いを追跡しました。

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 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

敬意; 尊敬; 追悼

Meaning

special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit

Example

The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.

追悼式は、命を捧げた勇敢な兵士たちへの感動的な敬意でした。

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 /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Meaning

The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.

Example

Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

快楽主義

Meaning

The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.

Example

The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.

金持ちのライフスタイルはしばしば純粋な快楽主義として批判されます。

B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

人権

Meaning

A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.

Example

Human rights protect individual freedoms.

人権は個人の自由を守ります。

B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

ハチの巣; 活動で満ちた場所

Meaning

a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity

Example

The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.

庭はミツバチがハチの巣から行ったり来たりして活動でにぎわっていた。

B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

天国

Meaning

a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness

Example

Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.

多くの人は、善い魂はこの世界を去った後に天国へ行くと信じている。

A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

頭痛

Meaning

a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty

Example

Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.

長時間画面を見ることはひどい頭痛を引き起こす可能性があります。

C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

血友病

Meaning

A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.

Example

Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.

血友病の治療は遺伝子編集から利益を得る。

C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

高める

Meaning

to make or become greater in intensity or degree

Example

The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.

その発表は部屋の興奮を高めるために役立ちました。

C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

急ぐ

Meaning

to go quickly; hasten

Example

He hied to the station to catch the train.

彼は電車に乗るために駅へ急いだ。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

シンプルで快適; 飾らない; 外見が素朴; 居心地の良い、親しみやすい

Meaning

simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar

Example

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

彼女は小さなカフェの居心地の良い雰囲気を楽しんでいた。

B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

歴史学者

Meaning

a person who studies or writes about history

Example

The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.

歴史学者は古代文明について講義を行いました。

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。

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。

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 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

蓄える

Meaning

to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly

Example

During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.

危機の間、多くの人々が食べ物と水を蓄え始めました。

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。

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。

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 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力発電

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.

Example

The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.

その国は水力発電所に多額の投資をしました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

聴力; ヒアリング

Meaning

the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard

Example

The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.

高齢者の聴力は低下していたので、補聴器を使う必要があった。

C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

ヒエログリフ

Meaning

a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians

Example

The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.

墓の壁にはエジプトのヒエログリフが刻まれていた。

C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

だます

Meaning

To deceive or trick someone.

Example

The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.

詐欺師は嘘の約束で多くの人々をだました。

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。

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！

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

頑固で経験豊富

Meaning

tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship

Example

The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.

その経験豊富な探偵は犯罪現場で驚きの兆候を見せませんでした。

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。

A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

習慣

Meaning

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

Example

Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.

目をこすることは有害な習慣です。

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。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Meaning

a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Example

The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.

B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

英雄的な

Meaning

showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes

Example

The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.

消防士は子どもを救うために英雄的な努力をした。

B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

憎悪

Meaning

intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion

Example

His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.

不正義に対する彼の憎悪は、彼を人権弁護士にさせました。

A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

打つ

Meaning

to strike; to reach a target

Example

He hit the ball with the bat.

彼はバットでボールを打った。

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 /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。

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。

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。

C1 verb ˈhɪndər

hinder

妨げる

Meaning

To obstruct or delay the progress of something

Example

Excessive rain hinders vegetable growth.

過剰な雨は野菜の成長を妨げます。

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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

住民

Meaning

An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.

Example

The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.

村の住民は親切で歓迎してくれました。

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。

B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

ヘッジ戦略

Meaning

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

Example

Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.

投資家は市場の変動から守るためにヘッジ戦略を使用します。

B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

家電製品

Meaning

Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.

Example

Modern home appliances enhance convenience.

最新の家電製品は便利さを高めます。

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。

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。

C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

覇権

Meaning

leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others

Example

The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.

帝国は隣国に対してその覇権を維持した。