Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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adjective
tenacious, tough, enduring, dogged, headstrong, stubborn, obstinate, unyielding

adverb
as much as possible, if possible(usually kana)
Other readings:
なるたけ《成るたけ》
なるだけ《成る丈》

noun
1.
remains, traces, vestiges, relics
2.
(the sorrow of) parting
3.
end
Other readings:
名残り【なごり】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

prefix
re-, again, repeated, deutero-, deuto-, deuter-

noun
1.
(outward) appearance
2.
(proper) format (e.g. of an essay), form, style
3.
appearances, decency, show, display
4.
lip-service, insincere words, glib talk
Other readings:
体裁【たいさい】

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
to boast of, to be proud of, to take pride in

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
1.
escape, break-out
2.
prolapse, proptosis

na-adjective, noun
keen, acute, heartfelt

noun, auxillary suru verb
residence, abode, dwelling

noun
light, lamp, torch
All readings:
【ひ】
【ともしび】
灯火【とうか】
灯火【ともしび】
灯し火【ともしび】[1]
【ともしび】
燈火【とうか】
燈火【ともしび】
ともし火【ともしび】
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun
1.
verbal message, word (from someone)
2.
rumour, rumor

noun
1.
subjectivity, subject (philosophical), ego
2.
one's personal opinion, one's own idea

noun, auxillary suru verb
(foot) race, sprint(colloquialism, usually kana)

expression, noun, no-adjective
moment, brief space of time
All readings:
つかの間【つかのま】
束の間【つかのま】

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to wake up, to awake
2.
to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.), to become aware of, to become conscious of, to realize
3.
to come to one's senses
Other readings:
目ざめる【めざめる】
目醒める【めざめる】

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
abolition, repeal

noun, auxillary suru verb
provision of lunch (e.g. at office, school, etc.), providing a meal, lunch service

noun
1.
legislative bill, measure
2.
agenda item

noun, auxillary suru verb
remittance, sending money

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
to force, to compel, to coerce, to press, to impose

noun
1.
younger brother (of an older brother), younger sister (of an older sister)(archaism)
2.
youngest child(archaism)
prefix
3.
young, younger, youngest(archaism)
4.
young and beautiful, cute(archaism)
Other readings:
【おと】

noun
slacks

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to feel down, to feel sad, to be depressed, to be in low spirits
2.
to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.), to be in an unfavourable condition
3.
to fall into (e.g. a hole)
Other readings:
落込む【おちこむ】
落ちこむ【おちこむ】

interjection
oh, ah(female term)

noun
everywhere, somewhere, approximately, that area, around there(usually kana)

noun, auxillary suru verb
change, transition, vicissitudes

adverb
1.
please, kindly, I beg of you, if it pleases you(humble language)
See also:どうぞ
2.
by all means, without fail
See also:どうぞ
Other readings:
何卒【なにそつ】[1]
何とぞ【なにとぞ】
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

adjective
shabby, seedy(usually kana)
All readings:
みすぼらしい《見窄らしい》
みすぼらしい《見すぼらしい》

noun
1.
roll (e.g. of cloth)
2.
winding (e.g. watch)
3.
volume (of book)
4.
speeding up
5.
heel (of a Japanese sandal)(obscure)
Other readings:
巻き【まき】

noun, no-adjective
wonder, miracle, amazement, prodigy

noun, auxillary suru verb
training, instruction

noun
1.
punctuation, pause, juncture
2.
end, (place to) stop
Other readings:
句切り【くぎり】

noun
Italy(abbreviation)
See also:伊太利

noun
1.
(written) application, written request, petition
2.
written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
See also:願文

noun
1.
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), Indian lotus, lotus(usually kana)
2.
rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)(only relevant for はちす)
See also:木槿
Other readings:
はす《藕》
はちす《蓮》[1]
ハス
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
1.
servant (esp. a samurai's attendant)
2.
chivalrous man (Edo period)
3.
cubed tofu (often served cold)(abbreviation)
See also:奴豆腐
4.
kite shaped like an Edo-period footman(abbreviation)
See also:奴凧
5.
Edo-period hairstyle worn by samurai's attendants(abbreviation)
See also:奴頭
6.
enslavement (of a woman; Edo-period punishment for her own or her husband's crime)
pronoun
7.
he, she, him, her(archaism, derogatory)

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
settlement (financial), squaring accounts, clearing debts
2.
liquidation
3.
ending (a relationship), breaking up (with), burying (the past), redeeming (one's faults)

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
to respect, to honor, to honour, to esteem, to prize

Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
to run counter to, to go against, to disobey, to infringe
Other readings:
叛く【そむく】

noun
shout, scream, outcry

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
illumination, lighting

adverb, auxillary suru verb
exactly, perfectly(onomatopia)
See also:きちんと

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
to report to, to tell, to suggest, to submit, to request, to make an offer, to come forward with information

こと
kotoniyoruto
expression
possibly, maybe, perhaps(usually kana)

noun
1.
effect, virtue, efficacy, impression
2.
one's dominant eye(only relevant for 利き目 and きき眼 and 利目)
Other readings:
利き目【ききめ】
きき眼【ききめ】
効目【ききめ】
利目【ききめ】

noun
1.
movement, move, motion
2.
trend, development, change, fluctuation

noun
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral), hall for ceremonies, place of ceremony

noun
attitude, posture, preparedness, readiness

noun, auxillary suru verb
coexistence
All readings:
共存【きょうぞん】
共存【きょうそん】
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