Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to tell, to inform, to announce
2.
to indicate, to signal, to mark

Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
•
to judge, to decide, to sit in judgement, to try

na-adjective
1.
nonsensical, unreasonable, absurd, unrealistic(usually kana, yojijukugo)
2.
awfully, extremely, to excess, senseless, reckless(usually kana)
noun, na-adjective
3.
disorder, confusion, being jumbled, being mixed up(usually kana)
adverb
4.
very, extremely, excessively(colloquialism, usually kana)
Other readings:
ムチャクチャ
Notes:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading

numeric
•
six(陸 is used in legal documents)
All readings:
六【ろく】
、
六【む】
、
六【むう】
、
6【ろく】
、
6【む】
、
6【むう】
、
陸【ろく】
、
陸【む】
、
陸【むう】

noun
•
Jesus (Christ)
Other readings:
エス
、
イエースース[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
regulation, (traffic) policing, control, restriction

noun, noun (suffix)
•
disposition, temperament, nature, mentality, spirit, character, trait, turn of mind(かたぎ usu. as a suffix)
All readings:
気質【きしつ】
、
気質【かたぎ】
、
形気【かたぎ】
、
容気【かたぎ】

noun
1.
unity, coherence, consistency, coordination(usually kana)
2.
settlement, conclusion, completion(usually kana)

noun
1.
will, resolution, intention, ambition, aim, goal
2.
kindness, goodwill, kind offer
3.
gift (as a token of gratitude)

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
send specially, special envoy

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
establishment, institution
2.
installation (of a machine or equipment)

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
•
to be violated, to be corrupted, to be polluted, to be stained
Other readings:
穢れる【けがれる】

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:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading
  2. irregular okurigana usage

adverb, to-adverb
•
deliberately, carefully, thoroughly, without rushing(onomatopia)

noun, no-adjective
1.
patent, special permission, licence (license), concession, franchise, charter
prenominal
2.
proprietary

noun
•
receiving, receipt
All readings:
受取り【うけとり】
、
受け取り【うけとり】
、
受取【うけとり】
、
受け取【うけとり】
、
請け取り【うけとり】
、
請取り【うけとり】
、
請取【うけとり】
、
請け取【うけとり】

prefix
1.
honorific/polite/humble prefix(honorific language, polite language, humble language, usually kana)(usu. before a term with an on-yomi reading)
See also:御 (お)
suffix
2.
honorific suffix(honorific language)(after a noun indicating a person)

noun
•
script, screenplay, scenario

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
rate, ratio, proportion, percentage
2.
profit
3.
assignment
4.
10%, unit of ten percent(usu. 割)
5.
match, schedule of matches(sumo term)
noun (suffix)
6.
diluted with (of drinks), mixed with
See also:水割り
All readings:
割り【わり】
、
割【わり】

noun, no-adjective
•
insurrection, rebellion, revolt, riot, uprising

noun
1.
eastern Japan (esp. Kamakura or Edo, from perspective of Kyoto or Nara), eastern provinces(archaism)
2.
east(archaism)
3.
wagon, yamatogoto, six-stringed native Japanese zither(abbreviation)
See also:東琴
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:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
•
quality (of a product or a service)

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be sorry, to beg pardon, to be much obliged, to feel small
2.
to be grateful
3.
to be amazed, to be filled with awe, to be surprised
4.
to be disconcerted, to be embarrassed
Other readings:
畏れ入る【おそれいる】

na-adjective, noun
•
skillful, adroit, dexterous, masterful, clever, ingenious, cunning

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
equipment

noun
1.
patient's chart, clinical records
2.
record (e.g. student, equipment maintenance, etc.)

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
1.
work, workmanship, craftsmanship, handiwork
2.
artifice, trick, device, tampering, doctoring

noun
•
warehouse, storehouse, cellar, magazine, granary, godown, depository, treasury, elevator
Other readings:
倉【くら】
、
庫【くら】

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
•
to encourage, to cheer, to raise (the voice)

noun, auxillary suru verb, na-adjective
•
criticism, blame, censure, attack, reproach
Other readings:
批難【ひなん】

noun
1.
screw(usually kana)
2.
key (of a clock, watch, etc.), spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
All readings:
ねじ《螺子》
、
ねじ《捻子》
、
ねじ《捩子》
、
ねじ《螺旋》
、
らし《螺子》
、
ネジ

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to lean (to one side), to incline
2.
to be unbalanced (e.g. diet), to be unduly weighted towards, to be concentrated on
3.
to be partial, to be biased, to be prejudiced
Other readings:
片寄る【かたよる】

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
•
to perform (a play), to play (a part), to act (a part), to commit (a blunder)

noun
1.
crossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road), going astray
2.
difference of opinion, misunderstanding, estrangement, disagreement
Other readings:
行き違い【ゆきちがい】
、
行違い【いきちがい】
、
行違い【ゆきちがい】

Godan-u verb, transitive verb
1.
to handle, to operate (a machine, etc.), to use
2.
to deal with (an issue), to manage
3.
to treat (someone), to deal with (someone)
4.
to deal in, to carry, to sell
Other readings:
取扱う【とりあつかう】

noun
•
last (on the list), (at the) bottom, (in) last position, tailender
All readings:
ビリ
、
びり

noun
•
connection, relation
All readings:
結びつき【むすびつき】
、
結び付き【むすびつき】

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
rejection, negation, voting down

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
engaging in (work), pursuing (e.g. studies), following (a profession), being involved in

no-adjective, noun
1.
all-purpose, utility, universal
2.
all-powerful, almighty, omnipotent, all-round (e.g. athlete)
Other readings:
万能【まんのう】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
•
Yours sincerely, Yours truly, Sincerely yours(letters ending with this start with 拝啓)
See also:拝啓

noun
•
court (of law), courtroom

noun
•
rainfall, precipitation

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
•
to give an order, to place an order, to have made to order(usually kana)

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
conversion (e.g. yen to dollars), change, exchange, translation (numerical)
Other readings:
換算【かんざん】
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