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Topic: Culture

hiragana

IPA: /hɪrɑːˈɡɑːnə/

KK: /hɪrɑːˈɡɑːnə/

noun

Definition: A type of Japanese writing system that uses a set of characters to represent syllables, commonly used in modern texts.

Example: In Japanese, hiragana is often used for grammatical elements and native words.

historicity

IPA: /hɪˈstɔːrɪsɪti/

KK: /hɪˈstɔrɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being historically accurate or authentic; the truthfulness of historical facts.

Example: The historicity of the ancient texts was debated by scholars for many years.

histrionic

IPA: /hɪˈstrɪənɪk/

KK: /hɪˈstrɪɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone who is overly dramatic or emotional, often in a way that seems exaggerated or insincere.

Example: Her histrionic reaction to the news surprised everyone in the room.

hoarding

IPA: /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɔrdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A temporary wooden fence that surrounds a construction site to keep people out and protect the area.

Example: The construction workers put up a hoarding to keep the site safe from pedestrians.

hoariest

IPA: /ˈhɔːri/

KK: /ˈhɔːri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is very old or ancient, often with a gray or white appearance, especially in relation to hair or age.

Example: The hoariest tales of the village were told around the fire every winter.

hoax

IPA: /hoʊks/

KK: /hoʊks/

noun

Definition: A trick or deception that is meant to mislead people, often by presenting false information as true.

Example: The news about the alien invasion turned out to be a hoax.

transitive verb

Definition: To trick or deceive someone by creating a false story or situation.

Example: The prankster decided to hoax his friends by pretending to be a celebrity.

hoaxer

IPA: /ˈhoʊksər/

KK: /ˈhoʊksər/

noun

Definition: A person who tricks or deceives others by creating false stories or situations.

Example: The hoaxer was caught after his fake news story went viral.

hobbit

IPA: /ˈhɒbɪt/

KK: /ˈhɑbɪt/

noun

Definition: A fictional character from literature, specifically a small, human-like creature known for being peaceful and living in a cozy underground home.

Example: Bilbo Baggins is a famous hobbit who went on an unexpected adventure.

hobgoblin

IPA: /ˈhɒbˌɡɒblɪn/

KK: /ˈhɑbˌgɑblɪn/

noun

Definition: A small, ugly creature from folklore, often thought to cause trouble or mischief.

Example: In the story, the hobgoblin played tricks on the villagers at night.

hobo

IPA: /ˈhoʊboʊ/

KK: /ˈhoʊboʊ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To live or travel without a permanent home, often moving from place to place in search of work or shelter.

Example: After losing his job, he decided to hobo across the country in search of new opportunities.

noun

Definition: A person who travels from place to place without a permanent home, often looking for work or living on the streets.

Example: The hobo sat by the train tracks, hoping to catch a ride to the next town.

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