Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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

na-adjective
•
gorgeous, gaudy, dazzling, gay, resplendent(usually kana)
Other readings:
きらびやか《綺羅びやか》

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
•
protest, objection

noun, no-adjective
•
inflation(abbreviation)

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
•
search (esp. in criminal investigations), investigation, inquiry, enquiry

noun
•
other intention, hidden purpose, ulterior motive, ill will, malice

noun
•
handle, grip, knob
Other readings:
把手【とって】
、
把手【はしゅ】
、
把っ手【とって】
、
取手【とって】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun
•
different opinion, objection

noun
•
chime, bell (e.g. doorbell)

noun, no-adjective
1.
remainder, remnant, rest, balance, surplus, remains (of a meal), leftovers(usually kana)(only relevant for あまり)
adverb
2.
(not) very, (not) much(usually kana)(with neg. sentence)
3.
too much, excessively, overly(usually kana)(esp. as あまりに(も))
na-adjective, no-adjective
4.
extreme, great, severe, tremendous, terrible
noun (suffix)
5.
more than, over(only relevant for あまり)
All readings:
あまり《余り》
、
あまり《餘り》[1]
、
あんまり《余り》
、
あんまり《餘り》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

noun, no-adjective
•
state-sponsored, national

noun
•
rope

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
exaggeration

noun
1.
seal, stamp, monogram signature(only relevant for はん)
2.
judgment, judgement(only relevant for はん)
noun, noun (suffix)
3.
size (of paper or books)
See also:判型
Other readings:
判【ばん】

noun
•
Dear (so and so), Dear Sir, Dear Madam, To Whom It May Concern(letters beginning with this typically end with 敬具)
See also:敬具

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
duration, continuance, survival, persistence, retention

noun, prenominal
•
elbowroom, leeway, room, reserve, margin, allowance, latitude, time (to spare)

noun
1.
person in charge of music (in a Japanese dance performance)
2.
person singing ballads (in noh)
3.
coast (esp. as seen from the water), shore
4.
the country, countryside, the provinces, rural area(archaism)

noun, no-adjective
•
small number, few, minority
See also:多数 (antonym)

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
•
to hurry (up), to urge on, to press, to rush

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
adjustment, touch up

noun
•
Emperor of Japan(archaism)
Other readings:
天皇【すめろぎ】
、
天皇【すべらぎ】
、
天皇【すめらき】

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
•
to mount up, to pile up, to accumulate, to increase(usually kana)

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to lick, to lap, to suck
2.
to taste
3.
to experience (esp. a hardship)
4.
to look down on (someone), to make fun of, to put down, to treat with contempt, to underestimate(usually kana)
5.
to lick (at, of flames), to burn
All readings:
舐める【なめる】
、
嘗める【なめる】
、
甞める【なめる】
、
ナメる

noun, no-adjective
•
the very best, utmost

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
degeneration, retrogression
See also:進化 (antonym)

na-adjective, noun
•
keen, acute, heartfelt

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

adverb
1.
(not) at all, completely, utterly, entirely, altogether(with neg. sentence)
2.
very, extremely

adverb
•
alternately, by turns
Other readings:
代る代る【かわるがわる】

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
•
to pinch, to nip(usually kana)
Other readings:
つめる《抓る》
、
つめる《抓める》

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
religious mission, religious proclamation

noun
1.
public corporation
2.
public housing(abbreviation)

noun
•
one's circumstances, environment, situation (in life)

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to extend, to stretch out, to stand in a row
2.
to attend, to participate in
3.
to enrol, to enroll, to join
4.
to have a connection, to be related, to be linked
Other readings:
列なる【つらなる】

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
directions, instructions, orders, command
Other readings:
指し図【さしず】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

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, no-adjective
•
instinct

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

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
•
conception, pregnancy

noun
•
lawsuit, complaint

Godan-ru verb, Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
•
to be damp, to be moist(一段 form is mainly spoken language)
Other readings:
湿気る【しっける】

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
residence, abode, dwelling

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be sticky, to be adhesive
2.
to persevere, to persist, to stick to, to hold out, to linger

suru verb (special), intransitive verb
1.
to be contrary to, to be inconsistent with, to contradict(only relevant for 反する)
2.
to act contrary to (rules or guidelines), to violate, to transgress(only relevant for 反する)
3.
to oppose, to rebel, to revolt
Other readings:
叛する【はんする】

na-adjective
1.
loose (e.g. belt)
2.
slovenly, careless, slack

noun
•
uchiwa, type of traditional Japanese handheld fan(usually kana)

Godan-u verb
•
to make a mistake, to be incorrect, to be mistaken

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
reform, innovation
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