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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public order, public peace, public security, law and order
resignation
sovereignty, supremacy, dominion
main constituent, core, nucleus; subject
defense, defence; fielding
meaning, point (e.g. of a statement), gist, effect; goal, intent, object, aim, point
fullness, completeness, perfection, substantiality; enhancement, improvement, enrichment, upgrading; replenishment, repletion
flexible, lithe, soft, pliable; calisthenics
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.), affiliation (with), being attached to, being under the control of, serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
bed, bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat; floor
evidence, proof
promotion, encouragement
capable person, talented person; human resources, personnel
enactment, establishment, creation
establishment, creation, posing (a problem), setting (movie, novel, etc.), scene; options setting, preference settings, configuration, setup
persuasion
previously, before, earlier, formerly, recently; first, before (something or someone else), ahead (of), earlier; beforehand, in advance, ahead of time
occupying, having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation, possession, capture, seizure
ingredient, (raw) material, resource; unprocessed timber, raw timber; subject matter, topic
confrontation, showdown
opposition, rivalry, competition, antagonism