Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Hum
ぶんぶん音
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
A2 adjective
human
人間の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
B1 noun
human rights
人権
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
C1 adjective
humane
人道的な
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
B2 noun, adjective
humanitarian
人道主義者
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
C1 phrase
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.
B1 noun
humanity
人間性
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
C1 verb
humanize
人間化する
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
B2 adjective
Humble
謙虚
Meaning
modest; not proud; unassuming;
Example
Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.
C2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
humdrum
単調
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
B2 adjective
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.
C2 noun
humification
腐植化
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
C1 verb
humiliate
侮辱する
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
C1 noun
humility
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
C2 noun
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.
B1 noun
humor
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
B2 adjective
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.
C2 noun
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.
A1 noun, numeral
hundred
百
Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
B1 noun
hunger
飢餓
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
C1 adverb
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.
A1 adjective
Hungry
お腹がすいている
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
A2 verb
hunt
狩り
Meaning
to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something
Example
The tigers hunt their prey at night.