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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cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus), feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
evening, night; dinner, evening meal; counter for nights
post office
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm), dusk
disliking, not wanting, unwilling (to do), reluctant; unpleasant, disagreeable, nasty, horrible, disgusting, undesirable, unwelcome; no!, quit it!, stop!
big, large, great; loud; extensive, spacious; important, decisive, valuable; older, grown-up
sometimes, occasionally, at times, from time to time, now and then, once in a while, at intervals; seasonal, of the season, appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to push, to thrust, to shove; to press (down), to push (e.g. a button), to exert pressure on; to stamp (e.g. one's name), to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf); to push (someone for something), to press, to put pressure on (someone); to overwhelm, to overpower, to put (someone) under pressure, to be superior to; to push ahead (with a policy, plan, etc.), to proceed, to stick to; to do ... in spite of ..., to defy, to brave, to push aside; to make sure; to fall behind schedule; to push, to extend one's stones forward by pushing against opponent's stones
beef
(cow's) milk
splendid, nice, wonderful, delightful, lovely, excellent, fine; sufficient, satisfactory, enough, fine, all right, OK; not needing (any more of something), (already) having enough, fine (as in "I'm fine"), no, thank you; rather, quite, fairly, pretty, surprisingly, quite a bit, fairly well; structure, construction, framework, architecture
disliked, hated, disagreeable; tendency, smack (of), touch (of); distinction, discrimination
high, tall; expensive, high-priced; high (level), above average (in degree, quality, etc.); loud; high-pitched, shrill
sugar
to hold (in one's hand), to take, to carry; to possess, to have, to own; to maintain, to keep; to last, to be durable, to keep, to survive; to take charge of, to be in charge of; to hold (meeting, etc.), to have (opportunity, etc.); to have "it", to have that special something, to be blessed with good luck
the vertical, height; front-to-back, length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship), hierarchy; (weaving) warp
exit, way out; outlet, vent
food
dining room, dining hall, cafeteria, canteen, messroom; restaurant, eatery, snack bar, diner
new, novel, fresh, recent, latest, up-to-date, modern
stamp (postage); merchandise certificate