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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 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 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。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困難、苦難
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
戦争中に多くの困難に直面したにもかかわらず、家族は団結して希望に満ちていました。
B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

隠れた; 秘密の; 見えない
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
部屋には隠れたカメラがありました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

詐欺, くだらないこと
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
彼はその考えをくだらないことだとして退けた。
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 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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

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

humor

Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
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。
A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

Meaning
the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence
Example
She finally returned home after a long journey.
彼女は長い旅の後、やっと家に帰りました。
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

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

halting

ためらい
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
彼女は面接中にためらいながら答えました。
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。
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。
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。
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 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 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

急ぐ
Meaning
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
Example
He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
彼は締め切り前に仕事を終わらせるために急いだ。
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

傭兵
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
傭兵は、忠誠心のないただのハイヤーリングとして解雇された。
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 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。
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 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。
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 /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。
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 /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

不器用
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
彼の手際の悪い試みでコンピュータがさらに悪化しました。
B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

家庭
Meaning
All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.
Example
There are five people in our household.
私たちの家庭には五人います。
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。
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

持つ
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
私の手を取ってください。
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 /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。
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 /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

水力発電
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
水力発電はグリーンエネルギーを促進します。
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

煮込み料理
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
彼女はご飯、レンズ豆、野菜で美味しいホッチポッチを作った。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

厳しい; 荒い; 残酷な; 厳格な
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
先生は私の仕事に厳しい批評をしました。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

船を繋ぐための太いロープ
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
船員たちは重いハウザーを使って船をドックに固定しました。
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

草食性
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
牛は草食性の動物で、草を食べる。
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

発見的
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
教師は自学を促すために発見的な技法を使用します。
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

静かな
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
彼女はよく子供時代の静かな日々を思い出します。
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

病院
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
彼は事故の後、病院に運ばれました。
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 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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

高速道路
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
事故のため高速道路は封鎖されていました。
B2 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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

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。
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 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。
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。
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

ヒエログリフ的
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
考古学者たちはヒエログリフ的な碑文を慎重に研究した。
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。
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。
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

幻覚; 実際には存在しないものを知覚すること
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
患者は薬の副作用として視覚的な幻覚を経験しました。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

重い
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
重いスーツケースを階段で運ぶのは大変だった。
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

高い
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
山の頂上はとても高いです。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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 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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

小丘
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
ハイカーたちは川のそばの草むらの小丘で休憩した。
C2 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.
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

不運な, 不幸な
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
不運な旅行者は、初日にパスポートを失くしました。
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

ひづめ
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
馬のひづめは鋭い岩に踏んだ後、けがをしました。
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

かかと
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
彼女はパーティーに高いヒールの靴を履いていた。
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

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

Helmsman

舵手; キャプテン
Meaning
a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel
Example
The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm.
経験豊富な舵手は、嵐の中で狭い水路をヨットで巧みに導きました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

殺人
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
探偵は昨晩市内で発生した殺人事件の調査を担当しました。
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 /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。
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

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

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

ハイパー接続性
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
ハイパー接続性は人間の相互作用のダイナミクスを変えました。
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

健康
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
年齢にもかかわらず、その男性は元気で活動的でした。
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。
B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

強調する
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
先生はテキストで最も重要な点をハイライトしました。
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

クワ
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
農夫は野菜畑から雑草を取り除くためにクワを使いました。
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。
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

地平線
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
望遠鏡は天文学の新しい地平線を開きます。