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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to tear off, to peel off, to rip off, to strip off, to skin, to flay, to disrobe, to deprive of, to detach, to disconnect
subtraction
to detain, to check, to restrain, to stop
index finger, forefinger, first (occ. second) finger; second toe
for now, for the time being, for the present; though not quite satisfactorily, after a fashion
echo, reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum), noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell), feeling of a sound, emotion or feeling inspired by something heard or read
to be closed, to be blocked, to be healed (e.g. wound), to be shut up; to be clogged, to be plugged up; to be occupied, to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
to stop up, to close up, to block (up), to plug up, to shut up, to cover (ears, eyes, etc.), to close (eyes, mouth); to stand in the way, to obstruct; to occupy, to fill up, to take up; to perform one's role, to do one's duty; to feel depressed, to be in low spirits, to mope
(another's) son, boy, young master; green young man from a well-to-do family, young man innocent of the ways of the world
pitch black
surname, family name, last name
wasteful, a waste; too good, more than one deserves, unworthy of; impious, profane, sacrilegious
another place, somewhere else, strange parts; outside (one's family or group), someone else, other people; not caring for, being indifferent to, taking little notice of, ignoring, neglecting
to well (up), to gush out (of water), to spring out, to surge; to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.), to sweat, to cry; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.), to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds), to well up, to arise; to hatch, to breed, to propagate, to be infested (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
to apologize, to apologise, to make an apology
division
to fan; to incite, to instigate
Europe and the United States, Europe and America, the West
room to let, room for rent
to pour, to add (liquid), to serve (drinks); to put on (lipstick, etc.), to apply, to colour, to dye
inexcusable, unjustifiable, unpardonable; sorry, remorseful, apologetic, conscience-stricken, contrite; excuse me, (I'm) sorry, thank you