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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JLPT levels
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copy, photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
goal (in soccer, hockey, etc.), basket (in basketball); finish line, finishing line, winning post; reaching the finish line, finishing (a race); goal, objective; Gaul
service, help, assistance, care, concern; discount, discounted item; free service, freebie, gift; service, utility, amenity, resource; (after-sales) service, servicing, (product) maintenance; service (e.g. in tennis), serve
autograph, signature; sign, signal, indication; sine
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based), sweetened drink; deuce
(Western) soup
switch; switch, points; switch (from one thing to another), change; (Nintendo) Switch (video game console)
skiing; ski, skis
skating (esp. ice), skate, skates
star (actor, athlete, etc.), celebrity; star (symbol), asterisk; (celestial) star
(one's) figure, build, physique, shape; style
stands, bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand), counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp, floor lamp, standard lamp; station (e.g. gas station)
speech
set (of things), combo; setting up, preparing, arranging, placing, positioning, configuring, setting (e.g. an alarm); setting (hair); set (in tennis, volleyball, etc.); set (in a play, film, etc.), movie set; (television or radio) receiver
centre, center; center fielder
typewriter
towel
dance, dancing
cheese; tee (piping), T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
team
chance, opportunity