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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closet (built into the wall, usu. with sliding doors), (built-in) wardrobe
treat (esp. food and drink), entertainment, treating someone (to a meal), taking someone to dinner; gorgeous dinner, feast, excellent food, special dish, delicacy
moustache, mustache, beard, whiskers, sideburns, facial hair; whiskers (on a cat, etc.), feelers (on an insect, etc.), (chin) tuft; shadow (on a candlestick chart)
cruel, heartless, hard, harsh, severe; violent, intense, strong, heavy, extreme; very bad, terrible, awful; excessive, exorbitant, unreasonable, outrageous, unfair, unjust
to become thin, to lose weight, to slim; to become impoverished (of soil), to become sterile, to become infertile, to become barren
to grow hot (e.g. water), to boil; to get excited (at), to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.), to be in a ferment, to take place energetically; to ferment; to melt (of metal)
congratulation, congratulations, celebration, festival; congratulatory gift, present
to get mended, to be repaired, to be fixed; to return to normal, to recover (e.g. one's temper), to be restored, to improve, to rally, to come right; to be corrected, to get put right, to be rectified; to come right, to cure (itself), to get cured; to sit properly; to be promoted, to rise; to have one's crimes forgiven
but, however, although; Credo
yes, yeah, uh huh; hum, hmmm, well, erm, huh?; oof; some
to that degree, to that extent, that much
to be attached, to be connected with, to adhere, to stick, to cling; to remain imprinted, to scar, to stain, to dye; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.), to increase (of strength, etc.); to take root; to accompany, to attend, to follow, to study with; to side with, to belong to; to possess, to haunt; to be lit, to catch fire, to ignite, to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to be settled, to be resolved, to be decided; to be given (of a name, price, etc.); to be sensed, to be perceived; to be lucky; to become (a state, condition, etc.)
(hospital) nurse, registered nurse, RN
so much, so, like that
like that, so
to see, to look, to watch; to try to ...
ah, oh; hey!
rich person, wealthy person
sandal
suitcase
screen