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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concentration (on a task), focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.), centralization, convergence, focus (of a debate, questions, etc.); within a collection of works
serious, important, significant, grave, weighty
attendance, presence, appearance
publication
chapter, section; medal, badge, insignia
scene, setting, place (where something happens), scenario, case; scene (in a movie, play), shot; state of the market
occupation, profession, job, vocation, trade, calling, business
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet
food, food products, foodstuffs
confidence, trust, faith, reputation; credit
trust (in), confidence, faith, reliance
god, deity, divinity, spirit, kami; god-tier, incredible, fantastic, amazing; Emperor (of Japan); thunder
restriction, restraint, limitation, limit
force, vigor, vigour, energy, spirit, life; influence, authority, power, might; impetus, momentum, course (of events); naturally, necessarily
character (of a person), personality, disposition, nature; characteristics, nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
success, achievement; succeeding (in life), (worldly) success, prosperity
results, record, grades, marks
noon, midday
life, existence; (one's) working life, career; life force, lifeblood, soul, essence
claim, demand, charge, application, request, billing (for a service)
youth, young man