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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frightening, scary; extreme, exaggerated, huge
Shinto shrine
attendant, companion
exactly, just, precisely; punctually, exactly on time
ticklish; embarrassing
suddenly, at once, in one go, with a jerk, with a gulp; considerably, very much, a lot; firmly, with an effort, tightly, exerting pressure; completely (e.g. at a loss); deeply (e.g. moved); good
to be disheartened, to be dejected, to be discouraged, to be disappointed; suddenly (losing a lot of weight), looking emaciated, becoming very thin
to be obsessive (about), to be overly concerned (with), to fuss (over), to worry too much (about), to be picky (about), to be hung up (on), to stick to; to be particular (about), to pay special attention (to), to be fastidious (about), to insist (on), to be uncompromising; to get stuck, to be obstructed
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
tenacious, tough, enduring, dogged, headstrong, stubborn, obstinate, unyielding
quick, nimble, agile; sharp, shrewd, smart, quick-witted
slim, slender, lithe, supple; smoothly, without resistance, without trouble, without difficulty, without dissent, easily, readily
dripping wet, soaked, drenched
in a line, in a row
around there, that area; that, that matter, that point; about that much, approximately that amount, thereabouts, (or) so
to make a fuss over, to pamper, to spoil, to indulge, to flatter (with attention)
(not) at all, completely, utterly, entirely, altogether; very, extremely
unexpected, unlikely, strange; terrible, awful, horrible, serious, outrageous; very, extremely
screwdriver
to be exhausted, to be worn out
by extension, in turn, by the same token, in addition, as well, consequently