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 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。

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。

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 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。

C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢

Meaning

excessive pride or self-confidence

Example

His hubris led to his downfall.

彼の傲慢が彼の没落を引き起こした。

C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

靴下や足用の衣類

Meaning

Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.

Example

She bought new hosiery for the winter season.

彼女は冬のシーズン用に新しいホジエリーを買いました。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

水恐怖症

Meaning

Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.

Example

After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.

野良犬に噛まれた後、その男は水恐怖症の治療を受けました。

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 noun /ˈhɛrəsi/

heresy

異端

Meaning

belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.

Example

In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely.

中世では、異端はしばしば厳しく罰せられました。

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。

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。

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 verb /hɔːl/

haul

引っ張る

Meaning

to pull or drag something heavy with effort

Example

The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.

作業員たちは箱をトラックに引きずり込んだ。

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 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

人道的な

Meaning

Showing compassion or benevolence.

Example

The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.

医者は怪我をした動物に人道的な治療を提供しました。

A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

幸せ

Meaning

The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.

Example

Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.

幸せは、人生の小さなことを楽しむことにあります。

C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

出血

Meaning

A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.

Example

The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.

患者は重度の脳出血に苦しんでいます。

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。

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。

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 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

凶悪

Meaning

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

Example

The heinous crime shocked the entire community.

その凶悪な犯罪はコミュニティ全体を衝撃を与えた。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

遺産

Meaning

a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations

Example

The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.

その指輪は祖母から受け継がれた家族の遺産です。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

大樽

Meaning

A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.

Example

The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.

地下室はビールの大樽でいっぱいだった。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

生息地

Meaning

The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.

Example

The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.

ホッキョクグマの自然な生息地は北極地域です。

C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Meaning

An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.

Example

The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.

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。

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 /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

猛スピードで進む

Meaning

To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.

Example

The car hurtled down the mountain road.

車は山道を猛スピードで下っていました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

ひどい; 醜い; 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust

Example

The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.

映画のモンスターはひどい外見をしていました。

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。

C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

色合い

Meaning

A color or shade.

Example

The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.

アーティストは背景のために柔らかい青い色合いを選びました。

C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning

Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.

Example

Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

Meaning

the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment

Example

His rude comment raised my hackles.

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。

C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

妨げる

Meaning

to hinder or impede the movement or progress of

Example

The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.

強い雨が私たちの旅行計画を妨げました。

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。

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 /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

進展; 前進; 発展

Meaning

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

Example

Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.

挑戦にもかかわらず、研究チームは新しいワクチンの開発において重要な進展を遂げました。

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。

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。

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？

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。

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。

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 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

異質性

Meaning

the quality or state of being diverse in character or content

Example

The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.

その都市の文化的異質性は、それを活気に満ちたユニークなものにしています。

B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

全体的な

Meaning

Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.

Example

A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.

健康に対するホリスティックなアプローチは、体と心の両方を考慮に入れます。

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。

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?

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。

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。

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 /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

出身地区

Meaning

the district where a person was born or originally comes from

Example

He returned to his home district after many years abroad.

彼は長年の海外生活の後、出身地区に戻った。

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 /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

宿題

Meaning

schoolwork that a student does at home

Example

I need to finish my math homework before dinner.

夕食前に数学の宿題を終わらせなければなりません。

A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

健康

Meaning

The state of being free from illness or injury.

Example

Exercise is important for good health.

運動は良い健康のために重要です。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

故郷

Meaning

a person's native country or region

Example

She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.

彼女は10年間海外に住んだ後、故郷に帰国した。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

中途半端

Meaning

poorly thought out or badly planned

Example

The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.

マネージャーは彼の中途半端な提案をすぐに却下しました。

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。

A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

害する

Meaning

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

Example

Smoking can harm your health.

喫煙は健康に害を及ぼすことがあります。

A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

傷つける

Meaning

to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally

Example

My back hurts from sitting too long.

長時間座っていたので、背中が痛いです。

C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

習慣、慣習

Meaning

a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice

Example

He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.

彼は静かな習慣の中で暮らしていた、都市の騒音を避けながら。

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。

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.

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。

A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

掛ける

Meaning

to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point

Example

I hang my coat on the hook.

私はコートをフックにかけます。

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 /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning

a small, poorly built, and dirty house

Example

The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.

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 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。

C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

農業と畜産業

Meaning

The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.

Example

Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.

適切な農業技術が家畜の健康を向上させます。

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。

C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

住居侵入

Meaning

the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal

Example

The thief was arrested for housebreaking.

泥棒は住居侵入で逮捕された。

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 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

胸が痛むような; 心を打つ; 哀れな

Meaning

causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing

Example

The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.

ドキュメンタリーは貧困の中の子供たちの胸が痛むようなシーンを見せました。

C1 noun /helm/

Helm

舵

Meaning

a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control

Example

The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.

経験豊富な船長は舵を取って、嵐の中で巧みに船を操縦しました。

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 /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 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

恐ろしいと苦しみを伴う

Meaning

extremely distressing or upsetting

Example

It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.

事故を目撃することは恐ろしい経験だった。

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。

B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

遺産

Meaning

Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.

Example

Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.

バングラデシュには豊かな文化遺産があります。

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。

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。

A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

ホットドリンク

Meaning

a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort

Example

I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.

朝にお茶やコーヒーなどのホットドリンクを好みます。

C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

切る

Meaning

To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.

Example

The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.

労働者たちは小屋を建てるために丸太を切った。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

人質

Meaning

a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive

Example

The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.

警察は慎重に交渉し、すべての人質を無傷で解放することを確保しました。

A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

百

Meaning

the number 100

Example

There are a hundred students in the hall.

ホールには百人の学生がいます。

C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning

to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.

Example

The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.

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 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。

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 /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 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 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 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 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

正直に

Meaning

in a truthful, sincere, or fair way

Example

She spoke honestly about her mistakes.

彼女は自分の間違いについて正直に話しました。

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 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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

露天商人

Meaning

A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.

Example

The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.

その露天商人は賑やかな市場で自分の商品を大声で宣伝していました。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。