Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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noun, na-adjective
extreme, extremity

noun
1.
circuit (electric)
2.
cycle (e.g. Krebs cycle)(biology term)

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
to be bulky, to be unwieldy, to grow voluminous(usually kana)
Other readings:
かさばる《かさ張る》

noun, no-adjective
male (animal, plant)(usually kana)
See also:
Other readings:
おす《牡》
おん《雄》
おん《牡》
オス

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to freeze, to congeal
2.
to concentrate one's attention on, to devote oneself to something, to ponder, to meditate

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to insert, to put in (such that there is a snug fit), to button, to put on (something that envelops, e.g. gloves, ring)(usually kana)
2.
to have sex, to fuck(colloquialism)
3.
to pigeonhole (into a particular category)
4.
to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
5.
to entrap, to set someone up (e.g. frame them for a crime, etc.)
All readings:
はめる《嵌める》
はめる《填める》[1]
はめる《篏める》[1]
はめる《塡める》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

noun, no-adjective
pastor, minister, clergyman, reverend

noun
1.
rental car, rent-a-car, hired auto
2.
car rental agency, car hire agency, hire car agency

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
speaking by proxy, speaking for (someone else), acting as spokesman (for), representing (the views, feelings, etc. of)(only relevant for 代弁 and 代辯)
2.
payment by proxy, compensation by proxy, paying on behalf (of)(only relevant for 代弁 and 代辨)
3.
acting for (someone else), carrying out (on someone's behalf)(only relevant for 代弁 and 代辨)
Other readings:
代辨【だいべん】
代辯【だいべん】

noun
appendix, supplement, annex, extra (of a newspaper or magazine)
Other readings:
附録【ふろく】

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to escape
Other readings:
遁れる【のがれる】

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
status, position, rank
noun
2.
method, way, style
3.
rule, regulation, law
4.
grammatical case(linguistics)
5.
figure (syllogism)

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
to fear, to doubt, to have misgivings about, to worry about, to be anxious about, to be apprehensive about

noun
1.
the Sheep (eighth sign of the Chinese zodiac), the Ram, the Goat
2.
hour of the Sheep (around 2pm, 1-3pm, or 2-4pm)(obsolete)
See also:未の刻
3.
south-southwest(obsolete)
4.
sixth month of the lunar calendar(obsolete)

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
concession, conciliation, compromise

noun
1.
net, netting
2.
web

noun
1.
elegance, refinement, grace, dignity
2.
aroma

noun, auxillary suru verb
conversation, conference (usu. between important people), discussion, interview

noun, auxillary suru verb
price reduction, discount
Other readings:
値引【ねびき】

taru-adjective, to-adverb, adverb
still, as yet, as it has been

noun
1.
course, route, path, channel
2.
process, means
Other readings:
径路【けいろ】
逕路【けいろ】

noun, noun (suffix)
will, desire, ambition, urge (e.g. creative urge)
Other readings:
意慾【いよく】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

noun, auxillary suru verb
publication, issue

noun
1.
drinking straw
2.
straw
See also:

hikiageru
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to pull up, to drag up, to lift up
2.
to increase, to raise (e.g. taxes)
3.
to withdraw, to leave, to pull out, to retire
4.
to promote (someone to a higher position)
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
5.
to return home
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
6.
to expedite the schedule(archaism)
Other readings:
引上げる【ひきあげる】
引き揚げる【ひきあげる】
引きあげる【ひきあげる】
引揚げる【ひきあげる】
ひき上げる【ひきあげる】

noun
dry cleaning
Other readings:
ドライ・クリーニング

noun
security guard, doorkeeper

noun
1.
manners, customs
2.
sex service, sex industry, sex-oriented entertainment
Other readings:
フーゾク

noun, no-adjective
1.
substance, real form
2.
main part, main unit, body (of a machine)
noun
3.
this machine, this appliance
noun, no-adjective
4.
object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
5.
noumenon
noun
6.
base price, pre-tax price(abbreviation)
Other readings:
本体【ほんだい】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
burning, combustion

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to run (of liquid), to spread(usually kana)
2.
to blur, to blot, to be blurred(usually kana)
3.
to ooze, to well up (of tears, etc.)(usually kana)
4.
to show through (of feelings, emotions, etc.), to reveal itself(usually kana)

Godan-mu verb, transitive verb
to hum (a tune), to sing to oneself, to croon
Other readings:
口遊む【くちずさむ】
口吟む【くちずさむ】
口号む【くちずさむ】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
training, instruction

Ichidan-zuru verb, transitive verb
to perform, to play
See also:演じる

noun
script, screenplay, scenario

na-adjective
1.
better, preferable, less objectionable, least-worst(usually kana)(esp. マシ)
noun (suffix)
2.
more, increase, extra
noun
3.
increase, growth(archaism)
Other readings:
マシ

noun
1.
errand, mission, going as envoy
2.
messenger, bearer, errand boy, errand girl
3.
familiar spirit
See also:使い魔
noun (suffix), noun (prefix)
4.
use, usage, user, trainer, tamer, charmer(often read as づかい when used as a suffix)
See also:魔法使い
All readings:
使い【つかい】
遣い【つかい】

noun
1.
substance, essence
no-adjective
2.
real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate), substantive, substantial, essential, tangible

na-adjective, noun
flexible, lithe, soft, pliable

noun, auxillary suru verb
assassination

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
debate, discussion

noun
historic ruins (remains, relics), archeological site
Other readings:
遺蹟【いせき】

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be buried, to be covered, to be surrounded
2.
to overflow, to be crowded, to be filled
3.
to be repaid (e.g. debt), to be replenished(only relevant for うまる)
4.
to be filled (e.g. blank, vacancy, schedule)(only relevant for うまる)
All readings:
埋まる【うまる】
埋まる【うずまる】

noun
1.
value, worth, merit
2.
estimation, evaluation, appraisal
Other readings:
値打【ねうち】
値うち【ねうち】

noun
process, procedure, sequence, protocol, instruction

noun, no-adjective
individual, one by one, separate, each
All readings:
個々【ここ】
個個【ここ】
箇々【ここ】
箇箇【ここ】

noun, na-adjective, no-adjective
solitude, loneliness, isolation

noun, auxillary suru verb
resignation

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to entangle, to entwine
2.
to pick a quarrel, to find fault
3.
to be involved with, to be influenced by, to develop a connection with
Other readings:
搦む【からむ】

noun
court (of law), courtroom
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