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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un-, non-; un-, non-; bad ..., poor ...
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch, guard, lookout; rank, standing, position; bout, match; pieces (in a collection)
but, however, (and) yet, nevertheless, still, for all that
Sunday; nth day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
smallness, small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name), inferior; younger (of two people with the same name), junior; unit of field area (approx. 400 sq m)
swiftly, rapidly, quickly, immediately, hastily, hurriedly; suddenly, abruptly, unexpectedly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.), steeply
whisky, whiskey
overcoat; exceeding, going over, going beyond; exaggerated, overdone, over the top; over par; overexposure
office
car
captain
grand, large; (sports) ground, (playing) field, playground, stadium
jeans; denim, jean
sofa, couch
bun (hairstyle); van, truck, delivery van; bang; (with a) bang
passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.), ticket; pass (of a ball); pass (ceding one's turn), giving (something) a pass; path (of a file, directory, etc.); path (in vector graphics), vector; calipers
to master (a skill); proprietor, manager, owner, barkeeper; leader, chief, head; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording); master (device); master (data)
no; no, without, not needed, not allowed
bad, wrong, naughty; must not (do, be), should not, ought not to; useless, no good, bad; hopeless, beyond hope; unfortunate, a shame, a pity; unable to drink (alcohol); so as not to ..., so that ... (won't), in case ..., for fear that ..., lest ...
darn it!, darn!, oops!, oh dear!, oh no!
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait), (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare), intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure), stoically; firmly (e.g. hold), restrained