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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state of affairs, situation, conditions, circumstances
state, condition, situation, appearance, circumstances
new, fresh, novel
human being, human, person, man, mankind, humankind; character (of a person)
popularity, public favor; condition (e.g. market), tone, character, nature
system, institution, organization, organisation
growth, development, growing up, becoming an adult; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
government, administration, ministry
production, manufacture
positive, assertive, active, proactive, aggressive
duty, responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability, onus
player (of a sport), athlete, team member
whole, entirety; to begin with, in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"), ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?"), ... on earth (e.g. "who on earth?")
organization, organisation, formation; structure, construction, setup, constitution; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock); weave (of a fabric)
companion, partner, company; other party, addressee, counterparty; opponent (sports, etc.)
target, object (of worship, study, etc.), subject (of taxation, etc.), coverage
representation, representative, delegate, delegation; exemplification, typification, being representative of, being typical of, representative example, exemplar, model; leader; switchboard number, main number
stand, rest, base, pedestal, platform, table, holder, support, rack; setting (of a gem), mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level), mark, range, decade (of one's life); tall building (with a fine view), (observation) platform; plateau, heights
mass meeting, convention, rally, conference, assembly, gathering; tournament, competition, contest, meet; grand event
president (of a country); big man, boss, buddy, mate
group, party, team; organization, organisation, association, group, body, society