JLPT Vocabulary
Explore vocabulary by level
Master essential Japanese words organized by JLPT level. Each entry includes readings, meanings, and example sentences to help you learn effectively.
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subtle, delicate, fine; difficult, complex, tricky, delicate (situation, position, etc.), close (e.g. decision); doubtful, questionable, dicey; not great, iffy
prices of commodities, prices (in general), cost-of-living
story, tale, narrative, account, fable, legend
material, substance; matter
analysis
atmosphere, mood, ambience, ambiance, aura, feel; a certain air, presence, special aura, something (about someone); (Earth's) atmosphere
letter (of an alphabet), character; writing
change, modification, alteration, revision, amendment
charm, fascination, glamour, glamor, attraction, appeal
pattern, figure, design; state, condition; conjecture of the current situation, the way it seems; model, pattern, example; indicates that something seems likely (e.g. rain or storm); framework, territorial framework, moyo
only, sole, unique
surplus, margin, leeway, room, space, time, allowance, flexibility, scope; composure, placidity, complacency, calm
travel, trip, journey
bay, gulf, inlet
pipe, tube; wind instrument; vessel, duct, tract, canal; counter for tube-shaped objects
valley, ravine, gorge, canyon
payment
battle, war, fight, conflict; fight (against time, poverty, etc.), struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.), war (e.g. on drugs), battle (e.g. against nature); contest, competition, match, game
guarantee, security, assurance, pledge; warranty
musical performance
(not) anything, (nothing) at all, (not) any, nothing; and everything else, and all; (not) at all, (not) in the least, (not) especially, (not) to that extent