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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counter for houses, households, apartments, etc.
vacancy, room for rent or lease; gap (between two objects), opening, space
metal rod, metal bar, iron rod, crowbar; iron club, iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
constable, policeman
something thrown in (with a purchase), something extra, free gift, freebie, giveaway, premium, prize; (giving a) discount, price reduction; addition, embellishment (e.g. to a story)
first visit to inn, restaurant, etc. without an introduction
treasured article or vessel, outstanding individual
strap (to hang onto), hanging strap
iron scraps
great, grand; obstinate, stubborn
sigh; grief, lamentation
precious stone (esp. jade); egg (esp. as a sushi topping); stock or security being traded, product being bought or sold; position (in finance, the amount of a security either owned or owed by an investor or dealer); geisha; time charge for a geisha; king (of the junior player)
Yang energy, spirit
basis, foundation, origin, source
counter used with Sino-Japanese words; general-purpose counter; ... years old
first sign of the Chinese calendar
10^24, septillion
curtain, hanging; veil (of darkness, mystery, etc.), mantle
head, chief, leader; the greatest (of all the ...)
precedent, example
lavish, luxurious, showy, gaudy