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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eldest son (may be the only son), first-born son
unity, consolidation, uniformity, unification, compatible
policy, course, plan (of action), principle; magnetic needle
headquarters, head office, main office
private, non-governmental, non-official, civilian, civil; folk, popular
union, combination, alliance, confederation, coalition; association; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
standard, criterion, norm, benchmark, measure, gauge, basis
inquiry, query, enquiry
extension, elongation, prolongation, lengthening; (total) length; extension (e.g. of one's work), continuation; extension (of a line segment); extension (property of occupying space); Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26); extended game, overtime, extra time, extra innings
breaking up (a meeting, gathering, etc.), dispersal (e.g. of a crowd); dissolution (of a company, organization, etc.), winding-up, disbandment, split-up; dissolution (of the Diet, Parliament, etc.)
reply, answer
opening (a door, window, etc.), leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public), allowing (public) access
faculty (of a university), school, college, department
observation, survey, measurement; opinion, prediction, thinking
foundation, basis
base (military, expedition, etc.)
public (facilities, service, etc.), communal
official, formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
construction work
nationality, citizenship; nationality (ship, airplane, etc.), registration, flag
national, founded and run by the central government