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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oil, petroleum; oil, lubricant, grease; (cooking) oil; (massage) oil, ointment; kerosene; engine oil
chewing gum; gum, rubber
gang; gangster
chorus
collection (of art, stamps, etc.), collecting; collection (i.e. a range of new clothes), fashion show
sample, example, specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
shop
scarf (esp. a lightweight summer scarf worn by women)
stockings
seminar
diagram
tip, gratuity; foul tip; tip (of a ballpoint pen); chip, microchip; chip (in poker, roulette, etc.), casino token; chip (shot); (wood) chip; (potato) chip, crisp
tennis court
band (group of musicians); band (material), strap, (watch) bracelet; belt (clothing); (frequency) band
multi-floor building, multi-storey building, tall building
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance, independent; freelancer; one-size-fits-all; free skating, long program
brooch; broach (cutting tool)
monorail
recreation; re-creation
to tell (to do), to order, to direct, to instruct; to tell (on someone), to report, to snitch; to often say, to be used to saying
to have someone send (a message, parcel, etc.), to send (via someone else), to leave (a message) with someone; to use as an excuse, to make a pretext of