Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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Godan-mu verb, transitive verb
1.
to be careful, to be discreet(usu. 慎む)
2.
to do in moderation, to refrain (from overdoing), to abstain(usu. 慎む)
3.
to be reverent(only relevant for 謹む)
4.
to be purified, to be chaste
Other readings:
謹む【つつしむ】
虔む【つつしむ】

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.), to be contained within, to fall within (e.g. a budget)
2.
to settle down (into), to be installed (in one's rightful place), to be returned (to one's original position)
3.
to settle into (one's position), to take up (a post), to occupy (a role)(esp. 納まる)
4.
to be delivered, to be paid (e.g. taxes)(only relevant for 納まる)
5.
to be settled (dispute, conflict, etc.), to be sorted, to subside (e.g. wind), to calm down, to abate(only relevant for 収まる)
See also:治まる
6.
to be satisfied (e.g. with an answer), to consent, to agree
All readings:
収まる【おさまる】
納まる【おさまる】

noun
trend, tendency, movement, attitude

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
dialogue, discussion, conversation, interaction

na-adjective
1.
regular
noun
2.
regular member (e.g. of football team, etc.)
3.
regular (petrol, gasoline)

na-adjective, noun
precise, exact, detailed, accurate, minute, close

noun, auxillary suru verb
reform, reformation, reorganization

noun
assembly hall, parliament house, diet building, capitol, houses of parliament, congress hall

noun
surprise, astonishment, wonder, amazement
Other readings:
オドロキ

noun, auxillary suru verb
standing in a row, forming a line, alignment

noun, noun (suffix), auxillary suru verb
treatment, service

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to take over, to capture, to seize, to commandeer, to occupy, to usurp
2.
to hijack (vehicle, account, etc.)
Other readings:
乗っとる【のっとる】

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to make (the best) use of, to put to good use, to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.), to capitalise on (experience, etc.)
2.
to let live, to keep alive
3.
to revive, to resuscitate, to bring back to life
4.
to restore (a deleted passage; in proofreading)
Other readings:
活かす【いかす】

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
to show off, to flaunt

Godan-gu verb, transitive verb
1.
to row, to scull, to paddle(usually kana)
See also:舟を漕ぐ
2.
to pedal (e.g. bicycle)
3.
to swing (on a swing)
4.
to operate a hand pump
5.
to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)

noun
1.
quantity of heat, heat value, calorific value, calories
2.
(degree of) enthusiasm, zeal, passion

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
establishment, founding
2.
incorporation (of a business)

adverb, auxillary suru verb
1.
with a feeling of relief, with a sigh of relief(onomatopia)
adverb
2.
deeply (sigh)(onomatopia)
Other readings:
ホッと
ホっと

noun, auxillary suru verb
disaster, accident, shipwreck, distress

no-adjective, noun
alongside a railway line, bus route, major thoroughfare, etc.

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
1.
revival (e.g. musical), come-back
2.
restoration, rebirth, resurrection

Godan-su verb, intransitive verb
to happen to meet, to come across
Other readings:
出会す【でくわす】
出喰わす【でくわす】

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】

auxillary suru verb, to-adverb
1.
to be disheartened, to be dejected, to be discouraged, to be disappointed(onomatopia)
adverb, to-adverb, auxillary suru verb
2.
suddenly (losing a lot of weight), looking emaciated, becoming very thin(onomatopia)
Other readings:
ゲッソリ

noun
1.
wrinkle, crease(usually kana)
2.
ripple(usually kana)
Other readings:
しわ《皴》

noun
sunny place, in the sun
Other readings:
日なた【ひなた】

noun
elasticity, flexibility

noun
1.
thorn, spine, prickle
2.
splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh), hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone)
3.
biting words
Other readings:
【とげ】
トゲ

noun, auxillary suru verb
intention, aim, preference (for), orientation (towards a goal)
See also:指向

Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
to scratch, to claw
All readings:
引っかく【ひっかく】
引っ掻く【ひっかく】
引掻く【ひっかく】

noun, noun (suffix)
fellow, mutual, companion, comrade
Other readings:
同士【どし】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to behave like a spoiled child, to fawn on
2.
to take advantage of, to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence), to depend on

noun, na-adjective
liar, fibber
Other readings:
嘘吐き【うそつき】
嘘付き【うそつき】
ウソ付き【ウソつき】
ウソ吐き【ウソつき】
うそ付き【うそつき】
噓吐き【うそつき】
うそ吐き【うそつき】

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to cramp up, to tighten, to stiffen
2.
to be insistent, to persist (in one's opinion), to stick to one's guns
3.
to act tough, to bluff, to be defiant, to be unruly
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
4.
to prop up (e.g. with a post), to support
5.
to push out (one's legs or arms), to stretch (e.g. an arm against the wall), to press
6.
to thrust (one's opponent)(sumo term)

noun, auxillary suru verb
counterattack, counteroffensive, counterblow

noun, auxillary suru verb
guarantee, security, assurance, pledge, warranty
All readings:
保証【ほしょう】
保障【ほしょう】

noun
teaching, instruction, teachings, precept, lesson, doctrine
Other readings:
【おしえ】

noun
section

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.), to be bright, to be vivid, to be crisp
2.
to be clear-headed, to be alert, to be on the ball, to be wide awake
3.
to look upbeat, to be perky, to be cheerful(often as 冴えない)
4.
to master (a skill), to excel at, to cleanly execute
5.
to be satisfying(often as 冴えない)
See also:冴えない
6.
to become frigid, to become intensely cold(original meaning; now somewhat old-fashioned)
Other readings:
冱える【さえる】

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
litigation, lawsuit

noun
authority, power, influence

noun
rope

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
to shorten, to narrow, to close, to shrink

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to accomplish, to achieve, to carry out, to fulfill, to fulfil, to realize, to execute, to perform, to do
Godan-su verb, auxiliary verb
2.
to do ... completely, to do ... entirely(after the -masu stem of a verb)
Other readings:
果す【はたす】

noun
1.
cliff, precipice
2.
precipice, brink of a dangerous situation

noun
self-esteem, self-respect, self-importance, conceit, pride

noun
ferry
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