Vocabulary list for JLPT N1
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adverb
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even if, no matter (what), if, though, although, supposing, supposing that, -ever(usually kana)(often paired with ても, でも, and とも)
Other readings:
たとえ《縦え》
、たとえ《縦令》
、たとい《仮令》
、たとい《縦令》
noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
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rising, ascending, climbing
conjunction
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and, as well as
Other readings:
及【および】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
adverb, prenominal
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beforehand, in advance, previously(usually kana)
conjunction
1.
moreover, furthermore(usually kana)
2.
nevertheless, and yet(usually kana)
All readings:
しかも《然も》
、しかも《而も》
、しかも《併も》[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
noun
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gradations (on a ruler, thermometer, etc.), division, scale
All readings:
目盛り【めもり】
、目盛【めもり】
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
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to become weak, to decline, to wear, to abate, to decay, to wither, to waste away
noun, no-adjective
1.
solid body, three-dimensional object
noun
2.
noun, auxillary suru verb
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conference, consultation, discussion, negotiation
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
guidance, leading, induction, introduction, incitement, inducement
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
childbirth, (giving) birth, delivery, parturition, confinement
2.
production (of goods)
expression, adverb
•
just as one thought, as usual, sure enough
Other readings:
案の条【あんのじょう】[1]
、案の上【あんのじょう】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
noun, auxillary suru verb
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statement, remark, observation, utterance, speech, proposal
noun
1.
hero, heroine, great person
2.
Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804)
3.
Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)(abbreviation)
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be disordered, to be disarranged, to be disarrayed, to be disheveled, to be dishevelled
2.
to be discomposed, to be upset, to get confused, to be disturbed
3.
to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
Other readings:
紊れる【みだれる】
na-adjective, noun
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long and large, tall and large, grand, huge
suru verb (special), suffix
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to change into, to convert into, to transform, to be reduced, to influence, to improve (someone)
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
structure, construction, arrangement, contrivance, mechanism, workings
2.
plan, plot, contrivance
Other readings:
仕組【しくみ】
noun, auxillary suru verb
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disclosure, exposure, revelation
Other readings:
曝露【ばくろ】
Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to give (time, money, goods), to donate
2.
to do, to perform, to conduct
3.
to apply (processing, makeup, etc.), to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
4.
to sow, to seed, to scatter (e.g. fertilizer), to sprinkle
5.
to spread far and wide(archaism)
noun, no-adjective
•
national ownership, state ownership, government ownership
Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
1.
to breathe out, to breathe(usually kana)
2.
to tell (a lie), to use (foul language)(usually kana)
3.
noun, no-adjective
1.
new face, newcomer, rookie, fresh recruit
2.
modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
noun
1.
making, producing, manufacturing, building, construction, make, structure
2.
appearance (attire, make-up, etc.)
3.
build, physique
All readings:
作り【つくり】
、造り【つくり】
noun
1.
quantity of heat, heat value, calorific value, calories
2.
(degree of) enthusiasm, zeal, passion
na-adjective
1.
tender, warm, caring, thoughtful
2.
meticulous, detailed, attentive
3.
deep (of a colour), thick (e.g. fog)
Other readings:
濃やか【こまやか】
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to offer, to present(humble language)
2.
to set someone up in a high position, to revere at a distance
auxiliary verb, Godan-ru verb
3.
to do respectfully(humble language)
Other readings:
奉る【まつる】
、献る【まつる】
noun
1.
eastern Japan (esp. Kamakura or Edo, from perspective of Kyoto or Nara), eastern provinces(archaism)
2.
east(archaism)
3.
4.
my spouse(only relevant for 吾妻 and 吾嬬)
Other readings:
東【あづま】[1]
、吾妻【あずま】
、吾妻【あづま】[1]
、吾嬬【あずま】
、吾嬬【あづま】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
adjective
1.
gloomy (e.g. mood), depressing(usually kana)
2.
irritating, troublesome(usually kana)
3.
heavy (weather), cloudy(usually kana)
Other readings:
うっとおしい《鬱陶しい》[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kana usage
Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to cramp up, to tighten, to stiffen
2.
to be insistent, to persist (in one's opinion), to stick to one's guns
3.
to act tough, to bluff, to be defiant, to be unruly
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
4.
to prop up (e.g. with a post), to support
5.
to push out (one's legs or arms), to stretch (e.g. an arm against the wall), to press
6.
to thrust (one's opponent)(sumo term)
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to mix, to combine, to include
2.
to exchange (words, fire, etc.)
3.
to cross (e.g. swords), to join together
Other readings:
混える【まじえる】[1]
、雑える【まじえる】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
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buying and reading (book, magazine, etc.), subscribing (incl. free subscriptions), taking (e.g. newspaper)
Godan-su verb, intransitive verb
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to plan, to intend, to aspire to, to set aims (sights on)
noun, auxillary suru verb
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joining (a club, organization, etc.), becoming a member, entry, admission, subscription, affiliation, signing (e.g. a treaty), taking out (insurance)
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to start, to begin, to commence
2.
to challenge, to pick (a fight), to make (war), to draw (a reaction) from
3.
to set (traps), to plant (explosives), to lay (mines)
4.
Other readings:
仕かける【しかける】
、し掛ける【しかける】
noun
1.
purpose, utility, objective
2.
way to use something
Other readings:
使いみち【つかいみち】
、使い途【つかいみち】
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