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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shoulder
cash, ready money, money on hand, currency; mercenary, self-interested, calculating
phenomenon
composition, construction, formation, makeup, structure, organization, organisation
sum total, total amount
distinction, differentiation, discrimination; discrimination (against people)
least, lowest, minimum; worst; awful, horrible, nasty, disgusting; at the very least
materials, ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.), subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.), basis, evidence, data; (market) factor
reference, consultation
remainder, remnant, the rest, what is left, balance, leftovers
thought, idea, ideology
rule, domination, control; direction, management, guidance; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.), governing, influence, sway; government
resources
funds, capital
unemployment; losing one's job, becoming unemployed
as a matter of fact, by the way, to tell you the truth, to be honest, frankly
execution (e.g. of a plan), carrying out, (putting into) practice, action, implementation, fulfillment, realization; execution (of a program), run
surgery, operation, procedure; skill with one's hands, sleight of hand
means, way, measure
surroundings, environs; circumference
finding employment, getting a job