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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to kill, to slay, to murder, to slaughter; to suppress, to block, to hamper, to destroy (e.g. talent), to eliminate (e.g. an odour), to spoil (e.g. a flavour), to kill (e.g. one's speed); to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.), to hold back, to stifle (a yawn, laugh, etc.), to hold (one's breath); to put out (a runner); to pawn, to put in hock
poet
suicide
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one), to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
mainly, primarily, mostly, largely, chiefly
to finish; to graduate
accommodation, lodging
occurrence, happening, incident, event
order, turn, sorting; obedient, docile, submissive, meek
assistant, helper; assistant (to a professor), research assistant
queen; female champion
trade, business, commerce; occupation, calling, profession, job
fire fighting; fire department, fire brigade, firefighter
proof, testimony, demonstration, verification, certification
prize, award
signal, signalling, signaling; traffic light, traffic signal
height (of a person), stature
advancing to the next stage of education, going on to (high school, college, etc.)
society, the world, the times
world, society, people, the public
the other day, a few days ago