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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remuneration, recompense, reward, toll
real intention, motive, true opinion, what one really thinks
substance, true form, true character; main part, main unit, body (of a machine); object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon; base price, pre-tax price
nursing, care, caregiving, caring
point of view, viewpoint, standpoint, perspective, angle
participation, taking part in, participating in, being concerned in
form, shape, figure; morph
troupe, theatrical company
retreat, falling back, moving backwards, reversing, backing up (of a vehicle), retrogression, retraction; recession, waning; backspace (key)
rivalry, feud, conflict, dispute, struggle, strife, contention, resistance
attack, offence, offense, assault; top (dominant partner of a homosexual relationship); barrage (of), flood (of)
stock, inventory; having in stock, being in stock
matter, item, facts
section of village
question; interpellation
lawn, sod, turf
protagonist, main character, hero, heroine; head (of a household), proprietor (of a store)
all day, for a whole day
going ahead, going first; preceding, coming before, being ahead (e.g. of the times), occurring first, happening prior; scoring first, getting off to a lead; stalker
confrontation; to face, to confront, to encounter
to be based on, to take into account, to build upon, to have origin in; to have one's feet firmly planted on, to plant oneself on