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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accent (on a syllable, word), stress, pitch accent; intonation, inflection, cadence; (language) accent (e.g. American, British); accent (e.g. in a design), highlight, emphasis; accent (on a note)
antenna; thing or method used to collect information or opinions
interview (on television, in a newspaper, etc.)
wool
politeness, good manners, courtesy, etiquette; (wine) label
orchestra
automation
organ (musical instrument)
curve, turn, bend; curveball, curve ball; (wine) cellar
cassette (tape); game cartridge
cover, covering, dust jacket, wrapper; covering (a song), cover, cover version; coverage; to cover (a loss), to offset, to compensate for (e.g. a weakness), to make up for, to cover for (someone)
color, colour; color, character, characteristics, atmosphere; coloring (one's hair), dyeing; collar; calla (variety of arum lily)
calorie
campus
air conditioner; cooler
cleaning, dry cleaning, laundry service
course, route, trail; course (of study), program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action), policy, track, path; course (of a multi-course meal); full-course meal, multi-course meal; plan (type of offered service), course, option; flying path of a pitch
cook, chef; cock, tap, spigot, faucet; cock (male fowl); cock (penis); (wrist) cock
competition, contest
(electrical) outlet, (wall) socket, power point