Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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Godan-u verb, intransitive verb
1.
to run along, to run beside, to stick to (a line)
2.
to follow (a policy, plan, etc.), to act in accordance with, to align with
3.
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.), to satisfy, to comply with, to live up to(also written 添う)
See also:添う

toriyoseru
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to order, to send away for, to have (something) sent to one
2.
to pull (something) closer
Other readings:
取寄せる【とりよせる】

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

numeric
1.
three(参 is used in legal documents)
prefix
2.
tri-
All readings:
【さん】
【み】
【さん】
【み】
【さん】
【み】
【さん】
【み】

na-adjective, noun
cruel, brutal, ruthless, merciless, inhuman
Other readings:
残刻【ざんこく】
惨酷【ざんこく】

noun
theory, reason
Other readings:
理窟【りくつ】

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to pierce, to penetrate, to soak in, to permeate(usually kana)
2.
to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.), to smart, to twinge(usually kana)(only relevant for 染みる and 沁みる)
3.
to be infected (with vice), to be steeped (with prejudice), to be influenced(usually kana)
4.
to feel keenly, to make a deep impression(usually kana)
Other readings:
しみる《沁みる》
しみる《滲みる》
しみる《浸みる》
しみる《泌みる》

noun
1.
one person(esp. 一人, 1人)
2.
being alone, being by oneself(only relevant for ひとり)
See also:一人で
3.
being single, being unmarried(only relevant for ひとり)(esp. 独り)
adverb
4.
by oneself, alone(only relevant for ひとり)
5.
just, only, simply(usually kana)(only relevant for ひとり)(with neg. sentence)
All readings:
一人【ひとり】
一人【いちにん】
1人【ひとり】
1人【いちにん】
独り【ひとり】

counter
the top (e.g. top ten), the best

na-adjective, noun
1.
absurd, unreasonable, excessive, rash(むっちゃ is dialectal)
adverb
2.
very, extremely, excessively(Kansai-ben (dialect))
See also:めっちゃ
Other readings:
無茶【むっちゃ】[1]
Notes:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading

adverb
if, in case, supposing(usually kana)

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse), bonfire
2.
open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
All readings:
焚き火【たきび】
たき火【たきび】
焚火【たきび】

noun, auxillary suru verb
equilibrium, balance

noun, auxillary suru verb
reform, innovation

noun
1.
kindness, favor, favour, friendliness
2.
goodwill, affection, liking (for someone), love

noun
communication
Other readings:
コミュニケイション
コミニュケーション[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

noun, no-adjective
dominion, territory, possession

noun, auxillary suru verb
confrontation, showdown

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
moving forward (e.g. vehicle), onward movement
2.
advance (work, procedure, etc.), advancement, progress
3.
progress (of a disease), disease progression
noun
4.
progression (harmonic, melodic)(music term)

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
lending (money), finance, loan
noun
2.
adaptability, versatility, flexibility, accommodation
Other readings:
融通【ゆうづう】
融通【ゆずう】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
1.
Japanese word of Chinese origin, Sino-Japanese word
2.
(ancient) Chinese language

noun, auxillary suru verb
mining

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, auxillary suru verb
1.
agreement, consent, approval, assent
noun, no-adjective
2.
same opinion, same view
3.
same meaning

noun
cane, walking stick, staff, wand

noun
1.
crotch, crutch, groin, thigh
2.
fork (in a tree, road, river, etc.), tines (of a fork)
Other readings:
【また】
【また】
【また】

noun
1.
treasure house, treasury
2.
financial supporter, patron, financier, backer(only relevant for かねぐら)
All readings:
金蔵【かねぐら】
金蔵【きんぞう】[2]
金庫【かねぐら】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage
  2. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
bestseller
Other readings:
ベスト・セラー

na-adjective, noun
solid, firm, stout, burly, strong, sturdy
Other readings:
岩乗【がんじょう】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

na-adjective, noun
romantic
Other readings:
ロマンティック
ロマンチツク[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

no-adjective, na-adjective
1.
inevitable, necessary, certain, sure
See also:偶然 (antonym)
noun
2.
inevitability, necessity

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
guidance, lead, acting as guide
2.
guide, primer, guidebook, handbook, manual
3.
influence, connections, introduction, good offices
Other readings:
手引【てびき】

Godan-mu verb, transitive verb
1.
to herd, to drive, to chase, to corral
2.
to corner, to force someone into doing
3.
to go hard, to push yourself, to make a last charge
4.
to run on (e.g. lines in printing)

adverb
indeed, really, absolutely, truly, actually, very, quite
All readings:
誠に【まことに】
真に【まことに】
真に【しんに】
寔に【まことに】
洵に【まことに】

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
correction, revision, amendment

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
taking on one's share (e.g. of work), dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between, apportionment, allotment, allocation, assignment

na-adjective, no-adjective, noun
favourable, favorable, promising, satisfactory, in good shape

noun, no-adjective
national ownership, state ownership, government ownership

na-adjective, noun
frank, candid, straightforward, openhearted, direct, outspoken
Other readings:
卒直【そっちょく】

na-adjective
diligent, industrious

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to garnish, to accompany (as a card does a gift)
2.
to add to as support, to prop up
3.
to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.)
4.
to mimic, to imitate(archaism)
5.
to draw something near to oneself, to approach nearby(archaism)
Other readings:
副える【そえる】

noun
1.
presentiment, premonition, hunch
auxillary suru verb
2.
to have a premonition, to have a hunch(usu. 予感がする)

noun
1.
ball (for sport, games, etc.)
2.
kemari, type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan(only relevant for 鞠 and 毬)
See also:蹴鞠
Other readings:
【まり】
【まり】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
payment (taxes, fees, etc.)
2.
supply (of goods), delivery

no-adjective, na-adjective, noun
contrary, opposite, inverse, reverse, back-to-front(onomatopia)

na-adjective, noun
mess, spoiled, spoilt, (come to) nothing, ruin
Other readings:
台なし【だいなし】
臺なし【だいなし】[1]
臺無し【だいなし】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji
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