JLPT Vocabulary
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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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breathing, respiration; knack, trick, secret (of doing something); harmony, balance, synchronization, accord; short interval, short pause
passing (an exam), pass, success, passing grade; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.), passing (inspection), qualification, being found eligible
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.), center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.), source, origin, cause, basis; one's true nature; (fishing) reef
crime, sin, wrongdoing, indiscretion; penalty, sentence, punishment; fault, responsibility, culpability; thoughtlessness, lack of consideration
to (take out and) show, to demonstrate, to tell, to exemplify, to make apparent; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate, to show, to represent, to signify, to display
play, drama
debt, loan, liabilities, borrowing money; number of games under the .500 mark
variety, kind, type, category; counter for kinds, species, etc.
departure, leaving, setting off
document, papers
invitation
common sense, good sense, common knowledge, general knowledge, common practice, accepted practice, social etiquette
judgement, judgment, decision, verdict, sentence; refereeing, umpiring, judging; judgement (of God); referee, umpire, judge
careful, cautious, prudent, discreet, deliberate
nerve; nerves, sensitivity
artificial, man-made, human work, human skill, artificiality
race (of people); type of person
care, looking after, help, assistance, aid; trouble, bother; good offices, recommendation, introduction; everyday life, everyday affairs, everyday language; sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)
certainly, without fail; right and wrong, pros and cons
sorting, arrangement, organization, putting in order, adjustment, regulation; liquidation, settlement, consolidation, clearance (e.g. debt), paying off; retrenchment, curtailment, cutting down, disposal
tax, duty