Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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noun, noun (suffix)
1.
frame, framework
2.
border, box
3.
limit, restriction, quota
4.
category, bracket, class
5.
(broadcasting) slot
noun
6.
spool (of thread), reel
Other readings:
【わく】

noun
maternity leave(abbreviation)
See also:出産休暇

noun
misprint

suru verb (special), transitive verb
to need, to demand, to take, to require

pronoun
I, me(female term, usually kana)
Other readings:
あたくし《私》
あたい《私》
あて《私》

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
retreat, falling back, moving backwards, reversing, retrogression, retraction
2.
recession, waning
noun
3.
backspace (key)(computer term)

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to look out on, to overlook, to front onto
2.
to face (a situation, crisis, etc.), to meet (e.g. death), to be confronted by
3.
to deal with (an issue)
4.
to attend (e.g. a function), to appear (e.g. in court), to be present at, to take part in

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to put to bed
2.
to lay down lengthwise, to put a thing on its side
3.
to set something aside unused, to let lie idle
4.
to ferment, to lay down (wine)

noun
1.
cotton (material)
2.
red silk-cotton tree (Bombax ceiba)(usually kana)(only relevant for きわた)
All readings:
木綿【もめん】
木綿【きわた】
木棉【きわた】

noun
1.
manners, customs
2.
sex service, sex industry, sex-oriented entertainment
Other readings:
フーゾク

noun
articles, supplies, parts

noun
data, datum
Other readings:
データー

noun
monthly installment (instalment), monthly payment
See also:月払い

noun, auxillary suru verb
ruin, fall, collapse

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

noun
1.
first year (of an imperial era)
2.
year something (important) first happened or began

noun, auxillary suru verb
resolution, vote, decision

noun
1.
element, chemical element(chemistry term)(only relevant for 元素)
See also:化学元素
2.
(classical) element (e.g. earth, water, air, fire)
3.
origin, source(archaism)
Other readings:
原素【げんそ】

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
to close (one's eyes), to shut(usually kana)
Other readings:
つぶる《暝る》[1]
つむる《瞑る》
つむる《暝る》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
to join together, to combine, to join up
Other readings:
組合わせる【くみあわせる】
組み合せる【くみあわせる】
組合せる【くみあわせる】

noun, auxillary suru verb
edict, ordinance, proclamation

adjective
helpless, forlorn, hopeless, unpromising, lonely, discouraging, disheartening

adverb, auxillary suru verb
1.
with a feeling of relief, with a sigh of relief(onomatopia)
adverb
2.
deeply (sigh)(onomatopia)
Other readings:
ホッと
ホっと

noun, auxillary suru verb
design

noun
root, basis, foundation
Other readings:
根柢【こんてい】

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
arrangement, disposition
noun
2.
array (programming)(computer term)(only relevant for 配列)
Other readings:
排列【はいれつ】

prefix
the same, the said, ibid.

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

noun
1.
original method or procedure
prenominal
2.
serious, orthodox, classical, genuine

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
exclusion, removal, rejection, elimination, abatement, lifting (sanctions, etc.)

adjective
cold, short, curt, blunt(usually kana)
Other readings:
そっけない《素っ気無い》
そっけない《素気ない》[1]
そっけない《素気無い》[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

na-adjective, noun
poor, meagre, meager, feeble, scanty, shabby, insubstantial

noun, auxillary suru verb
oversleeping, late riser

pre-noun adjectival
next (day, morning, etc.), following(usually kana)
Other readings:
あくる《翌る》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun
1.
knack, skill, trick, secret, know-how, the ropes, hang(usually kana)
2.
bone, skeleton
3.
cremated remains (esp. the bones), ashes
Other readings:
コツ

noun
1.
document, writing, letter, papers, notes, records, archives
2.
document addressed to someone(only relevant for もんじょ)(paleography term)
Other readings:
文書【もんじょ】
文書【ぶんじょ】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
1.
to guide, to lead, to show the way, to conduct
2.
to derive, to deduce

noun, auxillary suru verb
separation, partition, detachment, segregation, isolation

noun
national defence, national defense

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
stillness, repose, standing still
See also:運動 (antonym)

noun, auxillary suru verb
(practical) experience, personal experience, hands-on experience, first-hand experience

noun
1.
copper (Cu)
2.
bronze (medal)(abbreviation)(only relevant for どう)
See also:銅メダル
All readings:
【どう】
【あか】
【あかがね】
赤金【あかがね】

noun
telex, teletypewriter exchange(abbreviation)

noun
performance, execution, skill, dexterity, tact
Other readings:
手ぎわ【てぎわ】

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
establishment, founding
2.
incorporation (of a business)

noun, noun (suffix)
fellow, mutual, companion, comrade
Other readings:
同士【どし】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
withdrawal (e.g. from an organization), secession, leaving, pulling out

noun, auxillary suru verb
paralysis, palsy, numbness, stupor
Other readings:
痲痺【まひ】
マヒ
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