Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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noun
plan, idea, suggestion
All readings:
思いつき【おもいつき】
思い付き【おもいつき】

noun
1.
highway (esp. one existing from the Edo period), main road
2.
highway (e.g. to success), path (to becoming ...)

noun
prayer, supplication
Other readings:
祷り【いのり】

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to take into one's possession, to receive, to accept, to collect, to claim
2.
to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet), to take custody of, to adopt
3.
to leave, to go away, to withdraw, to get out
Other readings:
引取る【ひきとる】[1]
引きとる【ひきとる】
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
decision, determination

noun, no-adjective
clothes, clothing, garments

noun
1.
metal rod, metal bar, iron rod, crowbar
2.
iron club, iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
All readings:
金棒【かなぼう】
鉄棒【かなぼう】

suru verb (special), transitive verb
to have, to possess, to own, to be endowed with

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
compromise, cross, blending, eclecticism
Other readings:
折中【せっちゅう】

noun, no-adjective
ancestral, hereditary, imported, transmitted, handed down

noun
hour
Other readings:
アウア

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to run (of liquid), to spread(usually kana)
2.
to blur, to blot, to be blurred(usually kana)
3.
to ooze, to well up (of tears, etc.)(usually kana)
4.
to show through (of feelings, emotions, etc.), to reveal itself(usually kana)

na-adjective, no-adjective, noun
essential, important, crucial, vital, main
Other readings:
肝腎【かんじん】

noun
1.
(aircraft) hangar
2.
(coat) hanger
3.
hunger

adjective
1.
burly, strong, sturdy(usually kana)
2.
indomitable, indefatigable, strong-willed, resolute, bold(usually kana)
3.
robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.), strong(usually kana)

na-adjective, noun
easy, simple, informal, offhand, cheap

na-adjective, noun
honor, honour, credit, prestige

noun
1.
small change, coins
2.
small sum of money

noun
studio
Other readings:
スタディオ[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

noun
class, level, stratum, layer, hierarchy

adverb, conjunction
next, secondly, subsequently

no-adjective
prior, beforehand, in advance, before the fact, ex ante(often as 事前に)
See also:事後

noun
shame, embarrassment, disgrace
Other readings:
【はじ】
【じょく】[2]
【はじ】
【はじ】
恥じ【はじ】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage
  2. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
1.
starting point, origin, beginning
2.
origin (of coordinate axes)(mathematics)
3.
datum point

Godan-mu verb, transitive verb
1.
to gulp down, to swallow deeply
2.
to understand, to take in, to catch on to, to learn, to digest
3.
to engulf, to swallow up
4.
to be filled with (people), to be crowded
5.
to hold back from saying something, to swallow (one's words)
Other readings:
呑み込む【のみこむ】
飲みこむ【のみこむ】
呑みこむ【のみこむ】
のみ込む【のみこむ】
飲込む【のみこむ】
呑込む【のみこむ】

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
to strengthen, to emphasize, to emphasise

noun
labour, labor, effort, toil, trouble

noun, noun (suffix)
liquid, fluid

noun, auxillary suru verb
corresponding to, being applicable to, being relevant to, coming under, falling under, fulfilling (requirements), meeting (conditions), qualifying for

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to be temperate in, to refrain, to abstain, to hold back, to restrain oneself from excessive ...
2.
to make notes, to jot down (e.g. phone number)
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
3.
to be in preparation for, to be in waiting for
4.
to be soon, to be in the offing
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
5.
to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)
Other readings:
扣える【ひかえる】

noun (suffix), noun
1.
rival, opponent, adversary, competitor, enemy (esp. one with which there is longstanding enmity), foe(usu. pronounced がたき when used as a suffix)
noun
2.
revenge
3.
spouse(archaism)
Other readings:
【かたき】

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:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to hurt, to injure, to cause pain(usu. 痛める)
2.
to harm, to damage, to spoil(usu. 傷める)
3.
to worry, to bother, to be grieved over, to afflict(usu. 痛める)
4.
to cause financial loss, to hurt one's pocket(usu. 痛める)
Other readings:
傷める【いためる】

noun
sovereignty, supremacy, dominion
Other readings:
主權【しゅけん】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

noun, auxillary suru verb
production (e.g. play), direction

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.), to be contained within, to fall within (e.g. a budget)
2.
to settle down (into), to be installed (in one's rightful place), to be returned (to one's original position)
3.
to settle into (one's position), to take up (a post), to occupy (a role)(esp. 納まる)
4.
to be delivered, to be paid (e.g. taxes)(only relevant for 納まる)
5.
to be settled (dispute, conflict, etc.), to be sorted, to subside (e.g. wind), to calm down, to abate(only relevant for 収まる)
See also:治まる
6.
to be satisfied (e.g. with an answer), to consent, to agree
Other readings:
納まる【おさまる】

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to visit, to call on
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
2.
to arrive, to come, to appear
Other readings:
訪れる【おとづれる】

noun, no-adjective
woman, girl
All readings:
女子【じょし】
女子【おなご】
女子【おみなご】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

adverb, to-adverb, noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
moving from place to place, being passed around repeatedly
2.
rolling about
All readings:
転々【てんてん】
転転【てんてん】

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
1.
silence, being silent, quiet, hush
2.
reticence, inaction

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to rise, to tower, to soar(usually kana)

noun, no-adjective
coast, shore, littoral

noun
1.
mistake, error, discrepancy
2.
discrepancy between one's actions and intentions(law term)

noun, counter
1.
swing, shake, wave, swinging
noun
2.
appearance, behaviour(usually kana)
3.
pretence (pretense), show, pretending (to)(usually kana)(oft. after a noun+の or verb in the dictionary form)
noun, no-adjective
4.
going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction(usually kana)
noun
5.
move (dance), postures
6.
lead in (e.g. to a running joke, asking a question), lead up(usually kana)(oft. as フリ)
See also:前振り
7.
unsewn part of a hanging sleeve on a traditional Japanese woman's garment
suffix, counter
8.
counter for swords, blades, etc.
noun
9.
not wearing underwear or pants(archaism)
Other readings:
【ふり】

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

na-adjective, noun
grandiose, exaggerated
Other readings:
大袈裟【おおげさ】

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to get complicated, to grow worse, to turn sour(usually kana)

na-adjective
gorgeous, gaudy, dazzling, gay, resplendent(usually kana)
Other readings:
きらびやか《綺羅びやか》
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