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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。
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。
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 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 /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 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 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 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 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

おこぼれ
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
その有名人はいつもおこぼれの人々に囲まれていた。
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

避難所
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
害虫は生き残り、繁殖するために避難所が必要です。
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 /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

ホッグプラム
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
ホッグプラムはよくピクルスやチャツネを作るために使われます。
C2 adjective /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 /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

ごちゃ混ぜ; 物の無秩序な集まり
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
部屋は古い家具、本、ランダムな飾り付けのごちゃ混ぜだった。
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

聖別する
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
古代の寺院は何世紀にもわたる崇拝によって聖別されました。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

勇気、大胆さ
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
登山家のハーディフッドはチーム全体を感動させました。
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

習慣づける
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
僧侶たちは瞑想に慣れました。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
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 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

傲慢
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
彼の傲慢は他の人々が近づくのを難しくさせた。
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

切望
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
彼女は夜遅くにチョコレートへの切望を感じていた。
C2 noun /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 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 /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

ヘンナ
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
花嫁の手は、彼女の結婚式のために精巧なヘンナの模様で美しく飾られていました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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 /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

選挙活動
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
候補者は選挙活動中に人気を集めました。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

魔女
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
おとぎ話では、邪悪な魔女が森の奥深くの小屋に一人で住んでいた。
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

貸し馬, 陳腐な
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
その古い貸し馬は今でも馬車を引いていた。
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.
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。
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。
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 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
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 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.
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
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。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

ホーンビル鳥
Meaning
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
Example
The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.
色とりどりのホーンビルが最も高い枝に止まった。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

勇気づける
Meaning
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
Example
The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.
先生の励ましは学生たちに勇気を与えた。
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。
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

霊柩車;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
黒い霊柩車がゆっくりと墓地に向かい、その後ろに哀悼の列が続いていた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

野次を飛ばす人
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
政治家は群衆から叫んでいたヘクラーにもかかわらず冷静を保ちました。
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

加水分解
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
加水分解は複雑な分子をより単純な形に分解します。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

宿泊施設
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
彼らは山の近くの小さな宿泊施設に泊まりました。
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。
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。
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 /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 /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。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
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 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

恥ずかしい
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
彼は嘘をついて捕まった後、恥ずかしそうな顔をした。
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

爬虫類学者
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
その爬虫類学者は熱帯雨林で新しいカエルの種を発見した。
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.
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。
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

手作り
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
彼女は村の祭りに手作りのドレスを着て行った。
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

悩ます, 攻撃する
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
軍隊は突然の襲撃で敵を攻撃した。
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

ジュート布
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
農家はジュート布袋に穀物を保管していました。
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。
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

アイリッシュ
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
彼はハイバーニアン文化と歴史について読むのが好きでした。
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

移住, 亡命
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
難民たちは砂漠を越えて移住を始めた。
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。
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 /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 /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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

傲慢
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
彼の傲慢さは彼を同僚の中で不人気にしました。
C2 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。
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 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

田舎者; 田舎の人
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
彼は小さな町で育ったため、田舎者のアクセントがあった。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

ヒルサ魚
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
ヒルサフィッシュはベンガル文化ではごちそうと見なされています。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

ハイドロメカニクス
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
ハイドロメカニクスは船舶建造の基盤を提供します。
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。
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 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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

ホルスター
Meaning
A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.
Example
The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.
保安官は自分のリボルバーを革製のホルスターに入れておいた。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

知的に優れた
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
その博物館は知的な展示で知られています。
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。
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 /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。
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 /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

静水力学
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.
Example
Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.
静水力学はダムや貯水池の機能を理解するために不可欠です。
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

謝礼
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
ゲスト講師は彼女の講演に対して謝礼を受け取った。
C2 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 /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

ヒエログリフ
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
寺院の壁はヒエログリフで覆われていた。
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

寄せ集め
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
そのエッセイは関係のないアイデアの寄せ集めだった。
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源 (構造)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
コウモリの翼と人間の腕は同源の構造です。
C2 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。
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。
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。
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 /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

高飛車な
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
その政治家は約束でいっぱいの高飛車なスピーチをした。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

短気な人
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
彼は短気な人で、よく議論を始める。
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
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。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

過剰に批判的な
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
教師は小さなミスに対して過剰に批判的でした。
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

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

Hackney carriage

ハックニーキャリッジ
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
空港に行くためにハックニーキャリッジを呼びました。
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。