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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useless, futile; unnecessary, needless; not on business, unrelated, unauthorised, unauthorized; prohibited, banned, forbidden
recommendation, advice, suggestion, encouragement
invitation, solicitation, canvassing, canvasing, inducement, persuasion, encouragement
main line, trunk line
bad harvest, poor crop
guard, convoy, escort
fortune, riches; goods; incorporated foundation
starting from scratch, making a fresh start, redoing; calling again, visiting again
expenses, disbursements
to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle; to get the better of; to control, to command
height of prosperity
image, figure, statue, picture, portrait; figure, form, shape, appearance; image
fall, tumble, spill, plunge, dive; fall (in position, standing, etc.), downfall, descent, degradation, comedown, demotion
urine
to entrust (to someone), to leave (in someone's hands)
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.), understanding, control, hold, grip
alma mater
emission, release, radiation, discharge, gush; release (of goods, a player from a team, etc.)
pastor, minister, clergyman, reverend
exemption, exoneration, discharge