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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existence, being, life, survival
pointed end, tip, point, cusp (of a leaf, crescent moon, etc.), apex (of a curve); forefront, vanguard, spearhead, leading edge
(the) whole; as a whole, in general, at large
obedient, meek, docile, unaffected; honest, frank, upfront (about one's feelings); straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity, without mannerisms, standard, neat (e.g. handwriting)
storehouse, warehouse, godown
as usual, as always, as before, as ever, still
system, organization, organisation, architecture
gymnastics, physical exercises; artistic gymnastics, gymnastics competition; physical education (class), PE
carpenter
notice, notification, report, posting; notification (on a smartphone, PC, etc.)
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
characteristic, (distinctive) feature, peculiarity, distinguishing quality, special character; spot color, spot colour
contradiction, inconsistency
interview (e.g. for a job)
lumber, timber, wood
actor, actress; man of wits, clever person, cunning fellow
existence or nonexistence, presence or absence; consent or refusal, yes or no
fee-charging, paid, not free; toll road
young child, toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age
kindergarten (in Japan, non-compulsory education from age 3 until primary school), preschool
container, receptacle, vessel, packaging