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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to order, to send away for, to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
to be used up, to be run out, to be exhausted, to be consumed, to come to an end
total destruction, complete destruction, annihilation, being wiped out; total defeat, complete failure
to operate (e.g. a machine), to handle, to manage, to control, to maneuver, to steer; to have a good command of (a language), to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet), to pull the strings of a puppet; to manipulate (a person, public opinion, etc.), to pull the strings, to control from the shadows, to mastermind
10^12, 1,000,000,000,000, trillion; sign, omen, indication, portent
rudeness, impoliteness, discourtesy, insolence
to (happen to) see, to notice, to catch sight of
to be distant
poverty, destitution, privation, indigence, penury
dynamic, kinetic
temporary absence from school
praise, glorification, extolment
to plan, to intend, to aspire to, to set aims (sights on)
to accept, to receive (an application), to take up; to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.), to bear, to tolerate, to endure; to be affected by, to take damage from
crossroads, intersection
(full) name, family name and given name
lukewarm, tepid; half-hearted, vague, weak; lenient, mild, soft
to be dyed; to be tainted, to be infected, to be stained, to be steeped
addition
stretcher, litter, gurney
to look out on, to overlook, to front onto; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.), to meet (e.g. death), to be confronted by; to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function), to appear (e.g. in court), to be present at, to go to (e.g. a place), to take part in, to participate, to join