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 cross over, to cross, to pass through, to pass over (out of), to go beyond, to go past; to exceed, to surpass, to be more (than)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride, to give a lift, to pick up, to help on board; to load (luggage), to carry, to take on board; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive, to take for a ride; to (sing) along with (musical accompaniment); to let (someone) take part; to excite (someone); to publish (an article), to run (an ad)
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune), call, inquiry (about someone's health), expression of sympathy; letter of inquiry, letter of sympathy, get-well letter, gift (in token of one's sympathy)
to hide, to conceal
energy, vigour, vigor, liveliness, spirit, life, animation
perception, intuition, the sixth sense
living room (Western style), sitting room
to shout, to cry (out), to scream, to shriek, to yell, to exclaim; to clamor (for or against), to advocate, to insist, to protest, to appeal
section (i.e. of text), sentence, passage, paragraph; phrase; verse (of 5 or 7 mora in Japanese poetry; of 4, 5, or 7 characters in Chinese poetry); haiku, first 17 morae of a renga, etc.; maxim, saying, idiom, expression; clause (e.g. in a database query language)
respect, honour, honor
fault, defect, flaw, weak point, weakness, shortcoming, drawback; failure (in an examination), failing grade
consideration, taking into account
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, crisis, etc.), overcoming, surmounting, bringing under control
bone fracture
helper, assistant; help, assistance
to receive, to get, to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour), to interpret, to understand
week
scholarship, stipend, bursary, grant-in-aid; student loan
wheat
clean, hygienic, sanitary; pure, virtuous, immaculate
economising, saving