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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origin of a word, derivation of a word, etymology
ego; self; ego
knowledge, understanding; rules, regulations, guideline, directions; deputy, acting
compromise, cross, blending, eclecticism
to wait eagerly for, to look forward to
sinking, foundering, going down, submersion; getting dead drunk; having too much fun (esp. in a red-light district, etc.) and missing work or neglecting one's duties; staying in one place for a long time
exhibition, display, putting on show
to become settled, to be fixed
(large) house, residence, mansion
aptitude, aptness, suitability
natural disaster, natural calamity, act of God
moving, changing residence, change of address
sake cup, cup for alcoholic beverages; sake cup, cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup, championship; shallow bowl; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.
(physical) growth, development
required (subject)
mask, veil, disguise; anonymous, unmarked, incognito
saturation, satiation
spinning (textiles); spun yarn
lingering attachment, lingering affection, regret, reluctance, ruefulness
to drop in (at), to drop by, to call at, to stop by, to stop off, to stop in
cool, indifferent, apathetic, half-hearted; cold, cold-hearted, heartless, unkind