Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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adverb
1.
generally, mainly, usually, normally, mostly, for the most part
no-adjective, adverbial noun, noun
2.
nearly all, almost all, most
noun
3.
gist, summary, outline, main idea
noun, no-adjective, adverbial noun
4.
staying within bounds, not overdoing (something), not getting carried away, not going too far, being moderate
adverb
5.
probably, perhaps, in all likelihood
6.
considerably, greatly, really

adjective
1.
astringent, bitter, puckery, rough, harsh, tart
2.
austere, elegant (and unobtrusive), refined, quiet (and simple), sober, sombre, subdued, tasteful (in a quiet way), understated
3.
sour (look), glum, grim, sullen, sulky
4.
stingy, tight-fisted
Other readings:
澁い【しぶい】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

noun
root, basis, foundation
Other readings:
根柢【こんてい】

noun, no-adjective
myopia, shortsightedness, nearsightedness

na-adjective, noun
1.
unclear, obscure, indistinct, uncertain, ambiguous
no-adjective, suffix
2.
unknown, unidentified
noun
3.
ignorance, lack of wisdom, lack of insight

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to be anxious or concerned about, to ponder (anxiously), to fear(only relevant for 案じる)
See also:案ずる
2.
to investigate, to consider, to plan
3.
to pat, to rub, to take a sword in one's hand(only relevant for 按じる)
Other readings:
按じる【あんじる】

pre-noun adjectival
main, principal, important
All readings:
主なる【おもなる】
重なる【おもなる】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

counter
counter for wheels and flowers

noun
1.
knack, skill, trick, secret, know-how, the ropes, hang(usually kana)
2.
bone, skeleton
3.
cremated remains (esp. the bones), ashes
Other readings:
コツ

noun
welfare, well-being, social welfare, social security, social service
Other readings:
福祉【ふくち】

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
pressure
2.
oppression, suppression

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

na-adjective, noun
poverty-stricken, destitute, poor, penurious
Other readings:
貧之【びんぼう】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun
1.
pose
2.
pause
Other readings:
ポース

noun
precedent, example
Other readings:
【ためし】
例し【ためし】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun
taste (in fashion, music, etc.), sense (e.g. of humour), flair

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

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
past, after
2.
too (much), over- (e.g. eating)(usually kana)

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

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
procurement, purchase, buying(only relevant for 購買)
noun
2.
school store, co-op, school canteen, tuck shop(abbreviation)
Other readings:
校売【こうばい】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
carrying (on one's person or in the hand)(only relevant for けいたい)
noun
2.
mobile phone, cell phone(abbreviation, usually kana)
See also:携帯電話
Other readings:
ケータイ
ケイタイ

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
arrangement, disposition
noun
2.
array (programming)(computer term)(only relevant for 配列)
Other readings:
排列【はいれつ】

noun, auxillary suru verb
inclination, slant, slope, bevel, list, dip, tilt, lean

noun, auxillary suru verb
repayment, reimbursement, refund, redemption

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
to (make something) quiver, to shake, to tremble, to vibrate

noun, no-adjective
out of print

noun
1.
landlord, landlady(only relevant for やぬし and いえぬし)
2.
house owner, home owner, head of the household
All readings:
家主【やぬし】
家主【いえぬし】
家主【いえあるじ】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
death penalty, capital punishment

noun
1.
stamina, endurance, physical strength, resilience, resistance to disease
2.
strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)

adverb, taru-adjective
1.
firmly, absolutely, flatly, resolutely, decisively, definitely
adverb
2.
by far, far and away, by a long shot, hands down

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
strife, riot, rebellion, turmoil
2.
(media) uproar, brouhaha, (public) outcry, scandal, controversy
3.
feud, tussle, quarrel, dispute

noun, auxillary suru verb
signature, signing, sealing

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
book review

noun
butterfly
Other readings:
チョウ

noun, auxillary suru verb
chemical combination

noun, auxillary suru verb
consent, approval, acceptance, agreement, compliance

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to banter, to make fun of, to jeer at
2.
to cool, to refrigerate
3.
to window-shop, to look at without buying
Other readings:
冷かす【ひやかす】[1]
素見す【ひやかす】
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

conjunction
and (also), both ... and, as well as
Other readings:
並に【ならびに】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
to become red, to redden, to blush

noun
1.
way of standing
2.
dancer (in a Japanese dance performance)
Other readings:
立ち方【たちかた】

noun
1.
making, producing, manufacturing, building, construction, make, structure
2.
appearance (attire, make-up, etc.)
3.
build, physique
4.
sashimi
See also:御作り
noun (prefix)
5.
forced (smile, etc.)
All readings:
作り【つくり】
造り【つくり】

noun
the body, the flesh, the outer man, one's physique

noun
treetop, tip of a branch
Other readings:
【こずえ】
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