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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calmness, composure, coolness, serenity, presence of mind
thanks, gratitude; manners, etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body), bowing; reward, gift; ceremony, ritual; key money
dispute, controversy, debate, argument, taking issue
make-up, makeup, cosmetics; decoration, dressing, veneer
wound, injury, cut, gash, bruise, scratch, scrape, scar; chip, crack, scratch, nick; flaw, defect, weakness, weak point; stain (on one's reputation), disgrace, dishonor, dishonour; (emotional) hurt, hurt feelings
another person, other people, others; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider, stranger
end (e.g. of street), tip, point, edge, margin; beginning, start, first; odds and ends, scrap, odd bit, least
pain, ache, soreness, grief, distress; damage, injury, wear, bruise, break
stimulus, stimulation, irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes); impetus, impulse, stimulus, spur, incentive, encouragement, stimulation, motivation, provocation; excitement, thrill
frantic, frenetic, desperate; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
lunch, midday meal
really, truly, indeed, very, extremely, terribly
provision, supply, payment, allowance, grant
coworker, co-worker, colleague, associate
gradually, steadily, slowly, little by little, step by step, by degrees
(school) grade, year, class; class, grade, rank, level; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
request, commission, entrusting (with a matter); dependence, reliance
instant, moment, for an instant
printing
nutrition, nourishment
postponement, deferment, adjournment