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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(bank) balance, remainder
inspection, observation
starring (in a film, play, etc.), playing the leading part
symbol (of something abstract), emblem, (symbolic) representation
sky, the skies, high-altitude sky, upper air
(one's) superior, (one's) boss, the higher-ups
colour, color, hue, tints
route, course, path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
just, justifiable, right, due, proper, equitable, reasonable, legitimate, legal, lawful
occasion, time; section (of a literary work or piece of music), passage, paragraph, verse, stanza; clause; season, term; one's principles, integrity; node (of a plant stem); section (taxonomic rank); knot (nautical mile per hour)
establishment, founding, organization, organisation
steering, piloting, flying, control, operation, handling; management (of people), handling, manipulation, maneuvering
treatment, reception, service; working conditions, salary, pay, remuneration
bold, daring, audacious
intellectual
neutrality
arbitration, conciliation, mediation
exile, banishment, eviction, deportation, purge, expulsion, ousting; elimination (e.g. of poverty), removal
cooperation, tie-up, joint business, partnership, alliance, sponsorship
attendance (at school), going to school
debate, discussion