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。

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 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。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

急ぎ; 焦り

Meaning

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

Example

In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.

列車に乗るための急いで、テーブルから財布を取るのを忘れました。

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。

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 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

起こる

Meaning

to occur or take place; to come about by chance

Example

What happened at the meeting yesterday?

昨日の会議で何が起こったのですか？

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。

C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

使い古された

Meaning

Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.

Example

The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.

そのスピーチは使い古されたフレーズでいっぱいで、聴衆を鼓舞することはなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

空洞; 中身がない;

Meaning

having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere

Example

The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.

空洞の木の幹は小さな動物に避難場所を提供しました。

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 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

無鉄砲に

Meaning

With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.

Example

She rushed headlong into the new project.

彼女は無鉄砲に新しいプロジェクトに飛び込んだ。

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。

C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

仮定的, 想定的, 理論的

Meaning

Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.

Example

The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.

議論は仮定的なシナリオに基づいていました。

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 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

野蛮

Meaning

Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.

Example

They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.

彼らは古代部族の儀式を未開だと考えた。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

毎時間; 毎時間行われるまたは行う; 継続的に

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

天気予報は毎時間更新されます。

B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

嫌がらせ

Meaning

to persistently annoy or torment someone

Example

The employees complained that their boss harassed them.

従業員は上司が彼らを嫌がらせたと不満を言った

B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

ユーモアのある; 面白い; 笑いを引き起こす;

Meaning

funny; amusing; causing laughter;

Example

His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.

彼のユーモラスな話はいつも皆を笑わせる。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

非常に面白い、または感情的に制御不能

Meaning

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.

そのコメディアンのジョークはまさに爆笑ものだった。

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。

C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

心から; 熱心に

Meaning

in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly

Example

She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.

彼女は心からゲストをパーティーに迎えました。

C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

陶酔的

Meaning

having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting

Example

The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.

ジャスミンの陶酔的な香りが庭に満ちていた。

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 /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

ホメオパシー

Meaning

a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances

Example

He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.

彼は風邪を治すためにホメオパシーを信じています。

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。

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。

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 /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 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

Meaning

A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

Example

The meeting lasted for two hours.

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 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。

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 noun /hʌsk/

husk

外皮

Meaning

the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds

Example

The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.

料理の前にトウモロコシの外皮が剥がされました。

A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

心臓

Meaning

the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings

Example

The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.

医者は聴診器で私の心臓を聞きました。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

無害な; 無実の; 安全な

Meaning

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

Example

The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.

ヘビは危険に見えるが、実際には無害だ。

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。

B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

ホラー; 恐怖; 嫌悪

Meaning

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings

Example

The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

生存者は、村全体を破壊した地震の恐怖を描写しました。

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。

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 /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。

A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

頭 / リーダー

Meaning

The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.

Example

She turned her head to look out the window.

彼女は窓の外を見るために頭を回した。

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。

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。

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 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。

B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

ひょう

Meaning

pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim

Example

The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.

突然のひょうの嵐が大きな氷の玉で駐車場の車を多く破壊しました。

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。

B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

非常に面白い

Meaning

Extremely funny or amusing.

Example

The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.

コメディアンは、みんなが笑ってしまうような非常に面白い話をしました。

C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

これから / 来世

Meaning

from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.

Example

Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.

これからは、すべての報告書は電子的に提出しなければならない。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

ヒプノシス

Meaning

A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.

Example

She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.

彼女は飛行機恐怖症を克服するためにヒプノシスを受けました。

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 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

途中で

Meaning

at or to a point equal in distance between two points

Example

We met halfway between the two towns.

私たちは二つの町の間の途中で会いました。

C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

布の裾

Meaning

the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth

Example

She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.

彼女はドレスを短くするためにヘムドしました。

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

神聖

Meaning

regarded as holy or greatly respected

Example

They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.

彼らは古い大学の神聖な廊下を歩いた。

C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

異端

Meaning

not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs

Example

The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.

教授は宗教についての異端的な見解で知られていました。

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！

B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

ハーブ

Meaning

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

Example

Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.

バジルはイタリア料理で人気のあるハーブです。

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。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

よろけて歩く

Meaning

to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury

Example

He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.

彼は足首をひねった後、部屋をよろよろと歩いた。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

高貴さ; 王室のタイトル

Meaning

a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated

Example

Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.

殿下、王室の車は今晩の国宴にあなたをお連れする準備ができています。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

頑丈, 強健

Meaning

Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.

Example

Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.

頑丈な植物は厳しい冬を生き抜くことができます。

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。

B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

歴史的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to history or past events

Example

Historically, this city was a major trade center.

歴史的に、この都市は主要な貿易の中心地でした。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

ぼんやりした; 曖昧な; ぼやけた

Meaning

covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity

Example

The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.

山の頂上は朝の霧の中でぼんやりしていました。

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。

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 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 /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

隠れ家

Meaning

A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.

Example

The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.

森の中の小屋は彼らの秘密の隠れ家だった。

C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning

Giving strong encouragement or urging.

Example

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

C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

内陸地域

Meaning

The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.

Example

The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.

農民たちは地方の内陸地域から来て、都市で自分たちの農産物を販売しました。

A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

狩り

Meaning

to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something

Example

The tigers hunt their prey at night.

トラは夜に獲物を狩ります。

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。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

飢餓

Meaning

the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food

Example

The child cried out of hunger.

その子供は飢えで泣いていました。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

ハリケーン

Meaning

A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.

Example

The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.

ハリケーンは沿岸の数百軒の家を破壊しました。

C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

単調

Meaning

Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.

Example

She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.

彼女はオフィスライフの単調な日常に疲れました。

C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

前兆

Meaning

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something

Example

The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.

春の最初のコマドリは、来るべき暖かい天気の前兆と見なされることがよくあります。

A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

幸せ

Meaning

feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy

Example

She was very happy to receive the gift.

彼女はプレゼントをもらってとても幸せでした。

C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

黄金時代

Meaning

The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.

Example

In its heyday, the company dominated the market.

その黄金時代に、会社は市場を支配していました。

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 verb /hiːl/

heal

癒す

Meaning

to cure; to become healthy again

Example

Time will heal all wounds.

時間がすべての傷を癒す。

C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐植土

Meaning

The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.

Example

The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.

庭師は植物の成長を促進するために土にフムスを加えました。

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。

A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

ヘイ

Meaning

used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone

Example

Hey, how are you doing today?

ヘイ、今日はどうしてる？

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。

C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

英雄主義

Meaning

Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.

Example

The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.

自由の戦士たちの英雄主義は国を鼓舞します。

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。

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.

C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

詐欺; 疑わしい活動; 不道徳な行動; ごまかし

Meaning

dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception

Example

The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.

監査により、会社の財務記録に詐欺が発覚しました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

ハイドロポニック

Meaning

Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.

Example

Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.

水耕栽培は、土なしで作物を育てることを可能にします。

C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

障害

Meaning

Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.

Example

Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.

資金不足はプロジェクトの大きな障害でした。

C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

過度に賛美的な

Meaning

Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.

Example

The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.

そのドキュメンタリーはリーダーの過度に賛美的な描写で批判されました。

C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

無力または制限された

Meaning

crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.

Example

The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.

チームはリソース不足で制約を受けていた。

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 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

長く情熱的な演説をする

Meaning

to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech

Example

The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.

政治家は群衆に一時間以上も演説をしました。

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。