Vocabulary list for JLPT N1
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gakkuri
Common word
adverb, noun, auxillary suru verb, to-adverb
•
heartbroken, crestfallen, dejected, disappointed(onomatopia)
Other readings:
ガックリ
expression
•
How do you do?, I am glad to meet you(usually kana)
All readings:
はじめまして《初めまして》
、はじめまして《始めまして》
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to operate (e.g. a machine), to handle, to manage, to control, to maneuver, to steer
2.
to have a good command of (a language), to play proficiently (of a musical instrument)
3.
to work (a puppet), to pull the strings of a puppet
4.
to manipulate (a person, public opinion, etc.), to pull the strings, to control from the shadows, to mastermind
noun
1.
platform, podium, rostrum, pulpit
2.
(ceremonial) mound
noun (suffix)
3.
world (of haiku, art, etc.), (literary) circles
noun
4.
mandala(archaism)
conjunction
•
therefore, consequently, accordingly, for that reason(usually kana)
All readings:
よって《因って》
、よって《仍って》
、よって《依って》
、よって《依て》
、よって《仍て》
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
drop (e.g. of water), drip
All readings:
滴【しずく】
、雫【しずく】
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
report, return (e.g. tax), statement, declaration, notification, filing
noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
•
preference, priority, precedence
Godan-u verb, transitive verb
1.
to attack, to assail, to make an assault, to strike, to hunt down
2.
to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.)
3.
to make a sudden visit
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
excavation, exhumation
2.
discovery (e.g. new talent)
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
restraint, restriction, fetters, yoke, shackles
2.
binding, confinement with rope(orig. meaning)
na-adjective, no-adjective, noun
•
immediate, prompt, quick, rapid, urgent, pressing
All readings:
早急【そうきゅう】
、早急【さっきゅう】
Godan-mu verb, transitive verb
1.
to be frugal, to be sparing
2.
to value, to hold dear
3.
to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for)
4.
to be unwilling, to be reluctant
Other readings:
吝しむ【おしむ】[1]
、愛しむ【おしむ】[1]
Notes:
- word containing out-dated kanji
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
development (of film), photographic processing
botsubotsu
adverb, to-adverb
1.
gradually, little by little, in a breezy manner(onomatopia)
adverb
2.
soon, before long(onomatopia)
adverb, to-adverb
3.
here and there, scattered(onomatopia)
noun
4.
spots, dots, pimples, rash
noun
•
urine(しい,しし, and しと were primarily children's words)
Other readings:
尿【ゆばり】[1]
、尿【いばり】[1]
、尿【ゆまり】[1]
、尿【ばり】[1]
、尿【しい】[1]
、尿【しし】[1]
、尿【しと】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
particle
1.
only, just, merely, simply, no more than, nothing but, alone(usually kana)
2.
as much as, to the extent of, enough to(usually kana)
noun, no-adjective
•
low rank, lower position, subordinate position, lower order (e.g. byte)
noun
•
sisters
All readings:
姉妹【しまい】
、姉妹【きょうだい】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kana usage
Common word
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
•
to pull down, to lower, to reduce, to withdraw
Other readings:
引下げる【ひきさげる】
adverb
•
in advance, beforehand, previously
Other readings:
前以て【まえもって】
、前以って【まえもって】
na-adjective, noun
1.
earnest, sincere, acute, keen, fervent
2.
pressing, urgent, serious, severe
3.
pertinent, appropriate
noun
1.
approximate age, apparent age
See also:年の頃
noun, no-adjective
2.
marriageable age (esp. of a woman), age of maturity, age of adulthood
noun
3.
appropriate age (to ...), old enough (to ...)(after modifying phrase)
noun, adverbial noun
4.
Other readings:
年ごろ【としごろ】
koonaa
Common word
noun
1.
corner, bend, turn
2.
segment (within a radio or TV program), session, column (newspaper, etc.)
3.
area, department, section
Other readings:
コーナ
pronoun
1.
interjection
2.
let me see, well now(usually kana)
conjunction
•
and, as well as
Other readings:
及【および】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
noun
1.
sky
2.
heaven(only relevant for てん)
3.
svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth)(Buddhist term)(only relevant for てん)
4.
deva (divine being of Buddhism)(Buddhist term)(only relevant for てん)
5.
sole of a Japanese sandal(only relevant for てん)
Other readings:
天【あめ】
、天【あま】
no-adjective, noun
1.
all-purpose, utility, universal
2.
all-powerful, almighty, omnipotent, all-round (e.g. athlete)
Other readings:
万能【まんのう】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to dress stylishly
2.
to joke, to play on words
Notes:
- ateji (phonetic) reading
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
formation, molding, making up, taking form, giving form to
noun
2.
noun, no-adjective
1.
home (of something), place famous for its ..., center (e.g. of manufacture), best place (for)
2.
place of origin, birthplace, cradle
noun
3.
morning session, last session in the morning
na-adjective
1.
vivid, bright, brilliant, clear, fresh, vibrant
2.
skillful, skilful, adept, adroit, deft, brilliant, beautiful, fine, excellent
Other readings:
鮮か【あざやか】[1]
、彩やか【あざやか】[2]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
- word containing irregular kanji usage
adverb, to-adverb, noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
moving from place to place, being passed around repeatedly
2.
rolling about
All readings:
転々【てんてん】
、転転【てんてん】
noun
1.
highway (esp. one existing from the Edo period), main road
2.
highway (e.g. to success), path (to becoming ...)
See also:出世街道 (しゅっせかいどう)
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