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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first-class, first-rate, top-flight, top-ranking, leading, eminent, top; characteristic (of), peculiar (to), unique (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag, one banner, one streamer
fictitious, imaginary, fanciful, fabricated; aerial, overhead
rotation, revolution, turn, spin; working (e.g. of one's mind), function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.), circulation, flow (of customers); rotation, curl; slalom
surgery (branch of medicine); department of surgery
musical instrument
suspension of business, temporary closure (of a store, school, etc.), shutdown, holiday
complaint, troubles, objection, grievance
(in) the air, midair, sky
raw materials, ingredient
limit, bounds
classic (work, esp. book), the classics
justice, fairness, impartiality
again and again, repeatedly
producing area, place of origin, growing district; home (of a plant or animal), habitat, locality; birthplace (of a person)
speed (per hour)
self-defense, self-defence
weight
business trip, official trip
calligraphy (esp. Asian calligraphy based on Chinese characters)
surname, family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing); hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing), kabane; clan
ingredient, component, composition