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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wonderful, splendid, magnificent
to cross (legs or arms), to link (arms); to put together, to construct, to assemble, to produce (e.g. TV program); to braid, to plait; to grapple, to wrestle; to unite, to join, to link up, to form an alliance; to set (e.g. type); to issue (e.g. money order)
whole year, all year round, throughout the year; always, all the time, perpetually; during an era; second-year kindergarten student; middle of a year
to burn, to get fired up
invention; intelligent, clever, smart
(unlikely event of) emergency, the worst(-case scenario), 10000 to 1(literal); (if) by some chance, by some possibility, in the unlikely event that
manners, courtesy, etiquette
to catch up (with), to draw level, to pull even, to reach; to be compensated, to make up for one's losses
quotation, citation, reference
injury, harm, evil influence, damage
ticket, coupon, bond, certificate
eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
to like, to prefer
coin; hard currency
to count, to enumerate
respect, esteem, reverence, honour, honor
examination paper, examination script, answer sheet; answer (to an exam question)
companion, company; tritagonist, second supporting character
months and years
tooth decay, decayed tooth, dental cavity, dental caries
favour, favor, obligation, debt of gratitude