Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
to abuse (verbally), to curse at, to shout abuse at, to speak ill of

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to go upstream(usually kana)
2.
to go back (in time, to origin), to date back to, to trace back to, to make retroactive(usually kana)
All readings:
さかのぼる《遡る》
さかのぼる《溯る》
さかのぼる《逆上る》[1]
さかのぼる《泝る》
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

noun, auxillary suru verb
crowding together, clustering together, close formation, swarm

adjective
famous, noted, renowned, celebrated, well-known

Godan-gu verb, transitive verb
1.
to look up (at)
2.
to look up to, to respect, to revere
3.
to ask for (e.g. guidance), to seek, to turn to (someone) for
4.
to depend on, to rely on
5.
to gulp down, to quaff, to drink

noun, auxillary suru verb
dressing up in fine clothes, splendid clothes, one's best clothes

noun, auxillary suru verb
correct, right, correct interpretation (answer, solution)

Godan-tsu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to consist of, to be made up of, to be composed of
2.
to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement), to hold true (e.g. of a theory), to be valid
3.
to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.), to carry on, to keep going
Other readings:
成立つ【なりたつ】

noun
graph

noun
1.
(being in) the black, surplus
See also:赤字 (antonym)
2.
black letter

noun, auxillary suru verb
compensation, reparations, indemnity, damages

noun
1.
source of electricity, electrical power
2.
power (button on TV, etc.)

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

noun, auxillary suru verb, na-adjective
thrift, economy, frugality

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
to inform, to report
See also:知らせる,  報告

adverb, auxillary suru verb
exactly, perfectly(onomatopia)
See also:きちんと

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:
  1. irregular okurigana usage
  2. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun, no-adjective
wonder, miracle, amazement, prodigy

adverb
1.
how, in what way(usually kana)
2.
how (much), to what extent(usually kana)
3.
however (much), no matter how(usually kana)(as いかに...も)
interjection
4.
hey, oi(archaism)

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to prosper, to flourish
2.
to copulate (animals)

noun, auxillary suru verb
pardon, forgiveness, forbearance

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
gate
2.
branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master(only relevant for もん)
3.
division, phylum(biology term)(only relevant for もん)
counter
4.
counter for cannons(only relevant for もん)
All readings:
【もん】
【かど】

noun
1.
water content, moisture, juiciness, dampness
2.
water vapor (vapour), steam(only relevant for すいき)
3.
dropsy, edema, oedema(only relevant for すいき)
All readings:
水気【みずけ】
水気【すいき】
水け【みずけ】

noun, auxillary suru verb
report, return (e.g. tax), statement, declaration, notification, filing

noun
agricultural land, farmland

noun
(full) name, family name and given name

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
guess, conjecture

noun
1.
burden, load, responsibility
auxillary suru verb
2.
bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.), shouldering

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to return, to come back, to go back(esp. 返る)
2.
to turn over
See also:裏返る
suffix, Godan-ru verb
3.
to become extremely, to become completely(after the -masu stem of a verb; esp. 返る)
Other readings:
反る【かえる】

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
hint, suggestion

noun
1.
thorn, spine, prickle
2.
splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh), hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone)
3.
biting words
Other readings:
【とげ】
トゲ

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
ornamentation, embellishment, decoration, adornment, polish up (writing)
2.
modification, qualification(linguistics)

noun
1.
custom, convention, common practice
noun, auxillary suru verb
2.
becoming accustomed (to)(archaism)

noun, auxillary suru verb
counterattack, counteroffensive, counterblow

adjective
1.
lukewarm, tepid
2.
half-hearted, vague, weak
3.
lenient, mild, soft
All readings:
生ぬるい【なまぬるい】
生温い【なまぬるい】

noun, auxillary suru verb
gargling, rinsing one's mouth
All readings:
含嗽【がんそう】
含嗽【うがい】[1]
含漱【がんそう】
Notes:
  1. gikun (meaning as reading) or jukujikun (special kanji reading)

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
savings
Other readings:
儲蓄【ちょちく】

noun
manure, fertilizer, fertiliser, compost

noun
1.
humanity, empathy, kindness, sympathy
2.
human nature, common sense, customs and manners

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to grapple with, to wrestle with, to engage in a bout, to be matched against
2.
to tackle (e.g. a problem), to come to grips with, to work hard on
Other readings:
取組む【とりくむ】

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to urge, to encourage, to press, to prompt, to draw (attention to)
2.
to stimulate (e.g. growth), to hasten (e.g. development), to quicken, to accelerate, to promote

noun
position

noun
section

Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
1.
to step back, to move back, to retreat
2.
to withdraw (from the presence of a superior), to leave, to exit
3.
to resign, to retire, to quit
4.
to concede
Other readings:
退く【しぞく】[1]
斥く【しりぞく】
斥く【しぞく】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
treasured article or vessel, outstanding individual
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