Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to insert, to put in (such that there is a snug fit), to button, to put on (something that envelops, e.g. gloves, ring)(usually kana)
2.
to have sex, to fuck(colloquialism)
3.
to pigeonhole (into a particular category)
4.
to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
5.
to entrap, to set someone up (e.g. frame them for a crime, etc.)
All readings:
はめる《嵌める》
はめる《填める》[1]
はめる《篏める》[1]
はめる《塡める》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

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

noun
spurious article, forgery, counterfeit, imitation, sham
All readings:
偽物【にせもの】
偽物【にせもん】
偽物【ぎぶつ】
贋物【にせもの】
贋物【にせもん】
贋物【がんぶつ】
ニセ物【ニセもの】
ニセ物【ニセもん】
にせ物【にせもの】
にせ物【にせもん】
ニセモノ
ニセモン

noun
1.
actual spot, scene, scene of the crime, site, location, setting
2.
shop floor, factory floor, (on) site(only relevant for げんば)
All readings:
現場【げんば】
現場【げんじょう】

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
sunburn, suntan, tan
2.
becoming discolored from the sun (e.g. paper), yellowing
Other readings:
日やけ【ひやけ】
陽焼け【ひやけ】
日焼【ひやけ】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
reinforcement, augmentation, strengthening, increase, buildup

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
to defeat

noun, no-adjective
1.
(private) secretary
noun
2.
treasured book, secret book

noun, auxillary suru verb
nursing, (protective) care

noun, noun (suffix), na-adjective
1.
authority, expert, connoisseur, well-informed person
counter
2.
counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.
noun, na-adjective
3.
understanding (esp. of male-female relations), tact, insight
noun
4.
supernatural powers, magical powers

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.)
See also:合わせる
2.
to join together, to unite, to combine, to add up
3.
to face, to be opposite (someone)
4.
to compare, to check with
5.
to cause to meet (e.g. an unpleasant fate)
See also:遭う
6.
to place together, to connect, to overlap
7.
to mix, to combine
8.
to put blade to blade, to fight
Other readings:
合す【あわす】

noun
excreta, raw sewage, human waste, night soil
All readings:
し尿【しにょう】
屎尿【しにょう】

noun
1.
(outward) appearance
2.
(proper) format (e.g. of an essay), form, style
3.
appearances, decency, show, display
4.
lip-service, insincere words, glib talk
Other readings:
体裁【たいさい】

noun, auxillary suru verb
worship, adoration, admiration, cult

Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
to run counter to, to go against, to disobey, to infringe
Other readings:
叛く【そむく】

noun
(good) result, outcome, fruits (of one's labors), product, accomplishment

noun, auxillary suru verb
refereeing, trial, judgement, judgment, umpire, referee
All readings:
審判【しんぱん】
審判【しんばん】

noun
form, method, system, formula

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
angle
2.
square, cube
3.
bishop(abbreviation, shogi term)
4.
third degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale)
See also:五音
5.
Chinese "horn" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)(astronomy term)
6.
jiao (monetary unit of China; one-tenth of a yuan)
See also:元 (げん)

Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
to surround, to encircle, to enclose
Other readings:
取巻く【とりまく】
取りまく【とりまく】

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
1.
servant (esp. a samurai's attendant)
2.
chivalrous man (Edo period)
3.
cubed tofu (often served cold)(abbreviation)
See also:奴豆腐
4.
kite shaped like an Edo-period footman(abbreviation)
See also:奴凧
5.
Edo-period hairstyle worn by samurai's attendants(abbreviation)
See also:奴頭
6.
enslavement (of a woman; Edo-period punishment for her own or her husband's crime)
pronoun
7.
he, she, him, her(archaism, derogatory)

adverb
1.
suddenly, at once, in one go, with a jerk, with a gulp(onomatopia)
2.
considerably, very much, a lot(onomatopia)
3.
firmly, with an effort, tightly, exerting pressure(onomatopia)
4.
completely (e.g. at a loss)(onomatopia)
5.
deeply (e.g. moved)(onomatopia)

pre-noun adjectival
mere, only, just, slight(usually kana)

noun
1.
bow (weapon)(ゆ is usu. a prefix)
2.
archery(only relevant for ゆみ)
3.
bow (for a violin, etc.)(only relevant for ゆみ)
Other readings:
【ゆ】
【きゅう】

na-adjective, noun
disastrous, tragic, miserable, wretched, pitiful, woeful
Other readings:
悲酸【ひさん】

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to hurt, to ache, to feel a pain(esp. 痛む)
2.
to be injured, to be spoiled (e.g. food), to be damaged(esp. 傷む)
Other readings:
傷む【いたむ】

noun, no-adjective
law, jurisprudence

noun
score, sheet music(music term)

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to stop, to stay (e.g. the night), to cease, to put an end to
2.
to contain, to keep (in position, in place), to limit
3.
to record (e.g. a fact), to retain
All readings:
留める【とどめる】
止める【とどめる】
停める【とどめる】

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:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

noun
carpet

Godan-u verb, transitive verb
1.
to yearn for, to long for, to pine for, to miss, to love dearly, to adore
2.
to follow (someone)
3.
to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)

noun
remuneration, recompense, reward, toll

noun
tumour, tumor, growth, boil, ulcer, abscess, rash, pimple(usually kana)

adverbial noun, noun
evening, dusk, twilight
Other readings:
夕暮【ゆうぐれ】[1]
夕ぐれ【ゆうぐれ】
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

na-adjective, noun
simple, plain, modest

noun
seashell, shell
Other readings:
貝がら【かいがら】
貝殼【かいがら】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

noun, auxillary suru verb
exemption, exoneration, discharge

noun, auxillary suru verb
preface, introduction, preamble

noun, auxillary suru verb
declaration, proclamation, announcement

noun, auxillary suru verb
downfall, ruin, collapse, destruction

noun
servant, manservant, menial(usually kana)
Other readings:
しもべ《下部》
しもべ《隷》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
possession, owning

noun
1.
time
2.
thyme
3.
time out (e.g. in sport)

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to harden, to freeze, to strengthen, to solidify, to make (a fist), to tramp down (snow, dirt)
2.
to put together, to collect, to gather, to consolidate
3.
to make secure, to stabilize, to settle down, to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.), to establish (evidence)
5.
to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.)(in the form に身をかためる)
6.
to swear, to resolutely vow, to sincerely promise
7.
to tie tightly, to fasten
8.
to hold a bow fully drawn
Other readings:
堅める【かためる】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
exception, exclusion

noun, auxillary suru verb
arrangement, pact, agreement
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