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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name, title
arrow; wedge, chock
revision (of a rule, price, etc.), alteration, change
opportunity, chance; trigger, cause
orphan; person without friends
making, producing, manufacturing, building, construction, make, structure; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build, physique; sashimi; forced (smile, etc.)
independence, self-reliance
dwelling, living
war potential, military strength, fighting power; ability (to compete), capabilities, valuable asset
equipment
running (of a car, bus, etc.), traveling, travelling; running (of a program)
break in the deadlock
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag, gabion
sense, idea, thought, feeling; desire, concern; attention, care
good fortune, happiness, blessing, good luck
letter, note, mail; book, writings; literary arts, learning, scholarship
whaling, whale hunting, whale fishing
fundraising, collection of contributions; donating, donation, contribution
wild; growing wild, living in the wild; I, me
dependence, reliance
aspect, phase, condition; modality