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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professional duties
truth, reality; truly, really; absolute truth
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle), onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.), advance, making headway; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
hostage
(water-filled) paddy field
limitation, restriction, condition, constraints
youth, adolescence, springtime of life
vivid, bright, brilliant, clear, fresh, vibrant; skillful, skilful, adroit, brilliant (performance, goal, etc.), splendid, superb, magnificent, fine
foundation (of a newspaper, magazine, etc.), starting, launching, first publication
creation; Creation (by God)
riot, rebellion, turmoil, strife; (media) uproar, brouhaha, (public) outcry, scandal, controversy; feud, tussle, quarrel, dispute
escape, getting away (from), getting out (of); prolapse, proptosis
withdrawal (e.g. from an organization), secession, leaving, pulling out
tanka, 31-mora Japanese poem(explanation)
shortening, contraction, reduction, curtailment, abbreviation
lottery, raffle, drawing (of lots), balloting
tide, current; sea water; opportunity, chance
ceiling; ceiling price, (price) ceiling
detailed inspection, thorough examination, checking
hit; success; guess, prediction; affability, friendliness; sensation, touch; bruise (on fruit); atari, situation in which a stone or chain of stones may be captured on the next move(explanation); bite (of a fish on a hook), strike; per, each
like-mindedness, (being of the) same mind, shared sentiment; comrade, fellow, kindred soul