Vocabulary list for JLPT N1
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Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.), to assume the shape of, to turn oneself into, to transform oneself into
2.
to disguise oneself as
3.
to change radically, to metamorphose
4.
to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
•
defense, defence
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
•
to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off
Other readings:
遮る【さいぎる】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Godan-u verb, transitive verb
1.
to carry on one's back
2.
to be burdened with, to take responsibility for
3.
to have (something) in the background, to be in front (of something)
Godan-u verb, intransitive verb
4.
All readings:
背負う【せおう】
、背負う【しょう】
、脊負う【せおう】[1]
、脊負う【しょう】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
Godan-bu verb
1.
to float, to be suspended
2.
to rise to the surface, to appear, to emerge, to show up, to loom (up)
3.
to come to mind, to have inspiration
Other readings:
浮ぶ【うかぶ】
、泛ぶ【うかぶ】[1]
、泛かぶ【うかぶ】[1]
Notes:
- word containing out-dated kanji
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
same feeling, same sentiment, same opinion, sympathy, agreement, concurrence
Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to overturn, to capsize, to upset
2.
to overthrow (government etc.)
3.
to reverse (decision etc.), to disprove (an established theory etc.), to overrule
Godan-tsu verb, intransitive verb
•
to be useful, to be helpful, to serve the purpose
Other readings:
役だつ【やくだつ】
noun
1.
(company) director, executive, top management(only relevant for じゅうやく)
2.
important post, role with heavy responsibilities
All readings:
重役【じゅうやく】
、重役【おもやく】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
noun
1.
kind (of goods), brand
2.
(taxonomical) form
3.
breed, cultivar
noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
1.
emigration, immigration(sensitive)
2.
emigrant, immigrant
adjective
1.
quick, swift, nimble, agile
2.
quick (understanding, judgement, etc.), alert, prompt
Other readings:
素速い【すばやい】
、す早い【すばやい】
、す速い【すばやい】
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
abuse, misuse, misappropriation, using to excess
All readings:
乱用【らんよう】
、濫用【らんよう】
、らん用【らんよう】
Godan-su verb, intransitive verb
•
to happen to meet, to come across
Other readings:
出会す【でくわす】
、出喰わす【でくわす】
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
taking refuge, finding shelter, evacuation, escape, seeking safe haven
noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
•
concession, conciliation, compromise
noun, no-adjective, auxillary suru verb
•
development, exploitation
Other readings:
開発【かいほつ】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
noun
1.
(flower) bud
2.
promising young person, budding beauty
Other readings:
莟【つぼみ】
noun
1.
custom, convention, common practice
noun, auxillary suru verb
2.
becoming accustomed (to)(archaism)
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)
See also:顔を合わせる
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】
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.), to hang out (e.g. a banner), to fly (e.g. a flag), to hoist, to raise, to display
2.
to hold up high, to raise overhead
3.
to tout (a principle, plan, etc.), to herald, to hold up (an ideal), to parade (e.g. a slogan)
4.
to publish, to print, to carry (e.g. an article)
5.
to tuck up (e.g. sleeves), to roll up
6.
to stoke (a fire), to fan (a flame)(archaism)
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
collapse, crumbling, breaking down, caving in
2.
Other readings:
崩潰【ほうかい】
noun
•
(oral) message, declaration, hearsay, rumour, rumor
Other readings:
言伝て【ことづて】
、言づて【ことづて】
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
•
to disagree, to dispute, to fight (over)(usually kana)
yutori
Common word
noun, prenominal
•
elbowroom, leeway, room, reserve, margin, allowance, latitude, time (to spare)
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
establishment, founding
2.
incorporation (of a business)
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
securing, obtaining, ensuring, guarantee, maintaining
2.
belay, belaying
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, no-adjective
•
common reed (Phragmites australis)(usually kana)
All readings:
あし《葦》
、あし《蘆》
、あし《葭》
、あし《芦》
、よし《葦》
、よし《蘆》
、よし《葭》
、よし《芦》
、アシ
、ヨシ
Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
•
to engage in, to participate in, to take part in, to be involved in
na-adjective, noun
•
free and easy, open-hearted, relaxed, not fussy, frank
Other readings:
灑落【しゃらく】
kyacchi
Common word
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
catch, catching, obtaining (e.g. information), receiving (e.g. radio transmission or phone call)
2.
catch(baseball term)
noun
3.
shop tout, puller-in
noun
1.
riches, wealth, fortune
2.
resources
3.
Other readings:
富み【とみ】[1]
Notes:
- 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:
- ateji (phonetic) reading
- irregular okurigana usage
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