Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

habit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈhæb.ɪt/
習慣 (shūkan)

a regular practice or behavior, especially one that is hard to give up

"She has a habit of drinking tea every morning."

"彼女は毎朝お茶を飲む習慣がある。" (Kanojo wa maiasa ocha o nomu shūkan ga aru.)
haircut definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈheəkʌt/
散髪 (sanpatsu)

the act or style of cutting hair

"I got a haircut before the wedding."

"私は結婚式の前に散髪しました。" (watashi wa kekkonshiki no mae ni sanpatsu shimashita)
hairdresser definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈherˌdrɛsər/
美容師 (biyoshi)

a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair

"The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding."

"美容師は結婚式の前に私におしゃれな髪型をしてくれました。" (Biyoshi wa kekkonshiki no mae ni watashi ni oshare na kamigata o shite kuremashita)
Hall definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/hɔːl/
ホール (hōru)

a large room or building for public gatherings, events, or passage

"The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall."

"卒業式は大学のホールで行われました。" (Sotsugyō-shiki wa daigaku no hōru de okonaware mashita.)
Handle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb A2
/ˈhændl̩/
取っ手 / 扱う (totte / atsukau)

the part of an object designed to be held in the hand; to deal with or manage a situation

"He could not handle the pressure of the job."

"彼は仕事のプレッシャーをうまく扱えなかった。" (Kare wa shigoto no puresshā wo umaku atsukaenakatta.)
hang definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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hang

verb A2
/hæŋ/

to suspend or attach something from above so that it moves freely or is supported

"She decided to hang the painting on the living room wall."

happily definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈhæpɪli/
幸せに (shiawase ni)

in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction

"The children played happily in the garden."

"子供たちは庭で幸せに遊びました。" (Kodomotachi wa niwa de shiawase ni asobimashita.)
happiness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈhæpinəs/
幸せ (shiawase)

the state of being happy or feeling pleasure and contentment

"True happiness comes from within."

"本当の幸せは内面から来る。" (Hontō no shiawase wa naimen kara kuru.)
Hardly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈhɑːrdli/
ほとんどない (hotondo nai)

almost not; scarcely

"She could hardly believe her eyes."

"彼女は目を信じることができなかった。" (Kanojo wa me wo shinjiru koto ga dekinakatta.)
harm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/hɑːrm/
(gai)

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

"Smoking can harm your lungs over time."

"喫煙は時間が経つにつれてあなたの肺に害を与える可能性があります。" (Kitsuen wa jikan ga tatsu ni tsurete anata no hai ni gai o ataeru kanousei ga arimasu.)
hate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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hate

verb A2
/heɪt/

to dislike intensely or have a strong aversion to

"She hates waking up early in the morning."

headache definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈhɛdeɪk/
頭痛 (zutsū)

a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty

"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。" (chōjikan gamen o miru koto wa hidoi zutsū o hikiokosu kanōsei ga arimasu.)
health definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/hɛlθ/
健康 (kenkō)

The state of being free from illness or injury.

"Exercise is important for good health."

"運動は良い健康のために重要です。" (Undō wa yoi kenkō no tame ni jūyōdesu.)
healthy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈhɛlθi/
幸せ (shiawase)

Being in good physical or mental condition; promoting good health.

"She follows a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, shiawase o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
Heart definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/hɑːrt/
心臓 (shinzou)

the organ that pumps blood through the body; also the center of emotions

"Her heart was beating fast with excitement."

"彼女の心臓は興奮で速く鼓動していた。" (Kanojo no shinzou wa koufun de hayaku kodou shiteita.)
heat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb A2
/hiːt/
熱 / 暖める (netsu / atatameru)

intensity of hotness; to make something warm or hot

"They heated the soup on the stove."

"彼らはストーブでスープを温めた。" (Karera wa sutōbu de sūpu o atatameta.)
Heavy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈhɛvi/
重い (omoi)

having great weight; difficult to lift or move

"The box was too heavy for her to carry alone."

"その箱は彼女が一人で運ぶには重すぎました。" (Sono hako wa kanojo ga hitori de hakobu ni wa omosugimashita.)
height definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/haɪt/
高さ (takasa)

the measurement of someone or something from base to top

"The height of the tower impressed the visitors."

"塔の高さは訪問者を感動させました。" (Tou no takasa wa houmonsha wo kandou sasemashita.)
helicopter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/
ヘリコプター (herikoputā)

an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically

"The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof."

"ヘリコプターは病院の屋上に安全に着陸しました。" (Herikoputā wa byōin no okujō ni anzen ni chakuriku shimashita.)
Helpful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈhɛlpfəl/
役に立つ (yaku ni tatsu)

giving help or being useful

"The guide was very helpful during our trip."

"旅行中、ガイドはとても役に立ちました。" (Ryokou-chuu, gaido wa totemo yaku ni tachimashita.)
Hen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/hɛn/
雌鶏 (mesu niwatori)

female chicken

"The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest."

"雌鶏は巣に新鮮な卵を産んだ。" (Mesu niwatori wa su ni shinsen na tamago o unda.)
hero definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈhɪəroʊ/
ヒーロー (hīrō)

a person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities

"The firefighter became a hero after saving the child."

"消防士は子供を救った後、ヒーローになった。" (Shōbōshi wa kodomo o sukutta ato, hīrō ni natta.)
herself definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
pronoun A2
/hɜːrˈsɛlf/
自分自身 (jibun jishin)

used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject

"She prepared the meal all by herself."

"彼女は一人で食事を作った。" (Kanojo wa hitori de shokuji o tsukutta.)
hide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/haɪd/
隠す (kakusu)

to put something or oneself out of sight; to conceal

"She tried to hide the letter under the pillow."

"彼女は枕の下に手紙を隠そうとした。" (Kanojo wa makura no shita ni tegami o kakusou to shita.)
Hill definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/hɪl/
(oka)

A naturally raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.

"We climbed the hill to see the sunset."

"私たちは日没を見るために丘を登りました。" (Watashitachi wa nichibotsu o miru tame ni oka o noborimashita.)
himself definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
pronoun A2
/hɪmˈself/
自分自身 (jibun jishin)

Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.

"He fixed the car himself."

"彼は自分自身で車を修理しました。" (Kare wa jibun jishin de kuruma o shūri shimashita.)
History definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈhɪstəri/
歴史 (rekishi)

the study of past events

"She is studying the history of medieval Europe."

"彼女は中世ヨーロッパの歴史を学んでいます。" (Kanojo wa chuusei Yooroppa no rekishi o manandeimasu.)
hit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/hɪt/
打つ (utsu)

to strike someone or something with force

"He accidentally hit the ball into the window."

"彼は偶然ボールを窓に打ちました。" (Kare wa guuzen booru wo mado ni uchimashita.)
Hobby definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈhɑː.bi/
趣味; お楽しみ; 遊び (shumi, o-tanoshimi, asobi)

an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation

"Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday."

"写真は彼女のお気に入りの趣味になりました、彼女の誕生日にカメラをもらった後で。" (Shashin wa kanojo no okiniiri no shumi ni narimashita, kanojo no tanjōbi ni kamera o moratta ato de.)
hockey definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈhɒki/
ホッケー (hokkei)

a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field

"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。" (Kare wa daihyō chīmu no tame ni hokkei o shimasu.)
Hole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/hoʊl/
(ana)

an opening, gap, or hollow place in a solid surface

"There is a hole in my shirt."

"シャツに穴があります。" (Shatsu ni ana ga arimasu.)
honest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈɑːnɪst/
正直 (shoujiki)

free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere

"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。" (Kanojo wa seijitsu de shinrai dekiru jinbutsu toshite shirareteimasu.)
honestly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈɒnɪstli/
正直に (shoujiki ni)

in a truthful, sincere, or fair way

"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。" (Kanojo wa jibun no machigai ni tsuite shoujiki ni hanashimashita.)
Honey definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈhʌni/
蜂蜜 (hachimitsu)

A sweet, sticky substance made by bees from nectar.

"She likes to put honey in her tea."

"彼女はお茶に蜂蜜を入れるのが好きです。" (Kanojo wa ocha ni hachimitsu o ireru no ga suki desu.)
Horrible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈhɔːrɪbəl/
ひどい, 恐ろしい (hidoi, osoroshii)

very unpleasant or causing horror; extremely bad or unpleasant

"The food at that restaurant was horrible."

"そのレストランの料理はひどかった。" (Sono resutoran no ryōri wa hidokatta.)
Hot-drink definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/hɒt drɪŋk/
ホットドリンク (hottodorinku)

a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort

"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。" (Asa ni ocha ya kōhī nado no hottodorinku o konomimasu.)
however definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb, conjunction A2
/haʊˈɛvər/
しかし (shikashi)

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said

"The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable."

"旅は長かった; しかし、それは楽しかった。" (Tabi wa nagakatta; shikashi, sore wa tanoshikatta.)
hug definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/hʌɡ/
抱きしめる (dakishimeru)

to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort

"She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport."

"彼女は空港に向かう前に友達を抱きしめた。" (Kanojo wa kuukou ni mukau mae ni tomodachi wo dakishimeta.)
huge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/hjuːdʒ/
巨大な (kyodaina)

extremely large in size or amount

"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。" (sutajiamu wa kyodaina gunshū de umetsukusarete imashita.)
huh definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
interjection A2
/hʌ/
なんて言ったの? (nante itta no?)

used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something

"Huh? What did you say?"

"は?なんて言ったの?" (Ha? Nante itta no?)
human definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective A2
/ˈhjuːmən/
人間 (ningen)

a person; relating to people

"Being human means having both strengths and weaknesses."

"人間であることは、強さと弱さの両方を持つことを意味します。" (Ningen de aru koto wa, tsuyo-sa to yowa-sa no ryōhō o motsu koto o imi shimasu.)
hunt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/hʌnt/
狩り (kari)

to chase and kill animals for food or sport; to search for something carefully

"The tiger hunts its prey silently in the jungle."

"トラはジャングルで静かに獲物を狩ります。" (Tora wa janguru de shizuka ni emono o karimasu.)
hurry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ˈhʌri/
急ぐ (isogu)

to move or act quickly

"She had to hurry to catch the bus."

"彼女はバスに乗るために急がなければならなかった。" (Kanojo wa basu ni noru tame ni isoganakereba naranakatta.)
hurt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb/adjective A2
/hɜːrt/
傷つける (kizutsukeru)

to cause pain or injury; to feel pain

"He hurt his knee while playing football."

"彼はサッカーをしている時に膝を傷つけた。" (Kare wa sakkā o shite iru toki ni hiza o kizutsuketa.)