Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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noun
passion, enthusiasm, zeal

noun
1.
subject, theme, issue, matter
2.
homework, assignment
3.
task, challenge, problem, question

Godan-su verb
1.
to write down, to note, to jot down
See also:記する
2.
to remember(usu. as 心に記す, etc.)
Other readings:
記す【きす】
誌す【しるす】
識す【しるす】

adverb
1.
expressly, especially, taking the trouble (to do), going to the trouble of (doing), going out of one's way (to do)(usually kana)
2.
intentionally, deliberately(usually kana)(used to criticize someone's actions)
Other readings:
わざわざ《態態》

no-adjective, noun
1.
uncivilized, uncivilised, primitive, savage
2.
undeveloped (land), unexplored (territory, field, etc.)
3.
unbloomed (flower)

adjective
1.
skillful, skilful, clever, expert, wise, successful(usually kana)(esp. 上手い,巧い)
2.
delicious, appetizing, appetising, tasty(usually kana)(esp. 旨い,美味い,甘い)
3.
fortunate, splendid, promising(usually kana)(esp. 旨い)
All readings:
うまい《上手い》
うまい《美味い》
うまい《旨い》
うまい《巧い》
うまい《甘い》
うまい《美い》

noun
1.
acid
2.
sourness, sour taste

noun
1.
small dining table (usu. for a single person), serving tray (with legs)
2.
meal, food, serving
See also:御膳
counter
3.
counter for bowlfuls of rice
4.
counter for pairs of chopsticks

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
bleeding, haemorrhage, hemorrhage
2.
bleeding money, red ink, selling below cost

noun
1.
blank form
2.
sheets of paper, sheet of paper

noun
1.
lightning, thunder, thunderbolt
2.
god of thunder, god of lightning(only relevant for かみなり)
3.
anger, fit of anger(only relevant for かみなり)
All readings:
【かみなり】
【いかずち】
【いかづち】[1]
【らい】
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
1.
bowl, vessel, container
2.
ability, capacity, calibre, caliber

noun
spring

Godan-gu verb, transitive verb
1.
to rinse, to wash out(usually kana)(esp. 濯ぐ)
2.
to have one's revenge, to wipe out a disgrace(usually kana)(only relevant for すすぐ and そそぐ)(esp. 雪ぐ)
Other readings:
すすぐ《雪ぐ》
そそぐ《濯ぐ》
そそぐ《雪ぐ》
ゆすぐ《濯ぐ》

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to grant, to give, to confer, to award
2.
to teach, to instruct, to impart (knowledge)

conjunction, expression
or, otherwise(usually kana)

Godan-su verb, intransitive verb
to plan, to intend, to aspire to, to set aims (sights on)

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

noun
(giving) birth, childbirth, delivery, confinement(polite language)
See also:産 (さん)
Other readings:
御産【おさん】

noun
1.
rear, rear unit guard
2.
anchor (man)

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
flight, desertion, escape

uketomeru
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to catch, to stop the blow
2.
to react to, to take (advice, etc.), to accept, to come to grips with
Other readings:
受けとめる【うけとめる】

noun
blessing, grace

Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
to remove, to deinstall, to take away, to set apart
Other readings:
取除く【とりのぞく】
とり除く【とりのぞく】
取りのぞく【とりのぞく】

Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
1.
to poke (repeatedly, lightly), to nudge(usually kana)
2.
to peck at (one's food), to pick at
3.
to peck at (someone's faults, etc.)
4.
to egg on, to put up to
Other readings:
つつく《突付く》[1]
つつく《突つく》[2]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage
  2. irregular okurigana usage

noun
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
See also:利子

noun
advantage, point in favor, point in favour

noun, auxillary suru verb
originality

noun
stealing

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
edition, version, printing, impression, implementation (e.g. software)(ばん when a suffix)
noun
2.
plate, block, cast(also written 板)
counter
3.
editions of a publication
Other readings:
【ばん】

noun, no-adjective
solo

noun
screwdriver
Other readings:
ネジ回し【ネジまわし】
螺子回し【ねじまわし】

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
to throw into disorder, to disarrange, to disturb (order, peace, etc.), to corrupt (public morals), to dishevel (hair)
Other readings:
紊す【みだす】

noun
sale

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

noun, auxillary suru verb
attack, charge, raid

adjective
1.
noisy, loud(usually kana)
2.
annoying, troublesome, tiresome, persistent, importunate(usually kana)
3.
fussy, finicky, picky, particular, nagging, fastidious, bossy(usually kana)
interjection
4.
shut up!, be quiet!(usually kana)
All readings:
うるさい《煩い》
うるさい《五月蝿い》[1]
うるさい《五月蠅い》[1]
うるさい《煩さい》[2]
ウルサイ
うっさい
Notes:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading
  2. irregular okurigana usage

noun, na-adjective
extreme, extremity

suffix, particle
1.
approximately, about, around, or so(also written as 位)
2.
to (about) the extent that, (almost) enough that, so ... that ..., at least
3.
as ... as ..., like
All readings:
くらい
ぐらい

noun, auxillary suru verb
investment

Godan-mu verb, transitive verb
1.
to bless, to show mercy to
2.
to give (money, etc.)
Other readings:
恤む【めぐむ】

noun, auxillary suru verb
groping (for), fumbling around (for), searching (for an answer, solution, etc.), trying to find
Other readings:
摸索【もさく】

noun, auxillary suru verb
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.), levy

noun
timing

noun
1.
fallen leaves, leaf litter, falling leaves
noun, auxillary suru verb
2.
leaf fall, dropping leaves, defoliation(only relevant for らくよう)
no-adjective
3.
deciduous(only relevant for らくよう)
Other readings:
落葉【おちば】
落葉【らくよう】

noun
1.
germ, germs, bacteria, mold, mould(colloquialism)
2.
something harmful, vermin(used figuratively)
All readings:
ばい菌【ばいきん】
バイ菌【バイきん】
黴菌【ばいきん】

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
to rest, to suspend, to give relief
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