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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cupboard, locker, closet, wardrobe, cabinet
to print; to color or pattern fabric using a wooden mold
to become clear (water, air, etc.), to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene, to become tranquil, to be free of worries; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
regrettable, disappointing, unfortunate; precious, dear, valuable; too good for, deserving better; almost (but not quite), close (but no cigar)
to shoulder, to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position, to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride, to deceive, to take in; to be caught up in superstition
to feel around for, to fumble for, to grope for, to search for, to look for; to investigate, to probe into, to spy on, to sound out; to explore (parts unknown), to enjoy (natural beauty)
regular holiday, fixed day off, regular closing day
to run into, to collide with, to crash into, to bump against; to come to the end of (a street); to run into (difficulties, problems, etc.), to run up against
to disturb, to prevent, to obstruct, to hinder
niece
arrow (symbol); (romantic) interest (for a certain person), direction (of one's attention, etc.)
failure (in an examination), failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard, not making the grade
to jump in, to leap in, to plunge into, to dive; to burst in, to barge in
subject
to pollute, to contaminate, to soil, to make dirty, to stain; to disgrace, to dishonour, to dishonor, to defile
some, any, (a) little, of some kind, of some sort; please; anyway, anyhow, at any rate, after all
cancellation (of a lecture, class, etc.)
saw
to harden, to solidify; to become firm, to become certain; to gather (together), to assemble, to huddle together; to freeze, to hang, to stop responding
to take (be in) charge of
pale, pallid; bluish-white