Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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adverb
not only ... but also, in addition to, consequently(usually kana)

noun
1.
knowledge, understanding
2.
rules, regulations, guideline, directions
noun (suffix)
3.
deputy, acting

no-adjective, noun
oral, verbal, spoken, parol

no-adjective, noun
unmarried, not yet married
See also:非婚,  既婚 (antonym)

na-adjective, noun
sincere, honest, faithful

noun
1.
end, finish, stop
2.
bounds, limits
3.
delivery date (of a futures contract)(esp. 限り,限)
4.
finale (of a noh song), end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki), final performance of the day (in vaudeville)
suffix, counter
5.
counter for slices (esp. thick slices), counter for cuts (e.g. fish, meat)
particle
6.
only, just(usually kana)(senses 6-8 are sometimes pronounced ぎり, esp. in old-fashioned speech)
7.
since, after(usually kana)(usu. in a negative sentence)
8.
remaining (in a particular state)(usually kana)
Other readings:
限り【きり】
【きり】[1]
【きり】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

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

noun, auxillary suru verb
cheating (on an examination), cribbing

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

adjective
1.
smelling of fish, fishy, smelling of blood, bloody
2.
degenerate (of a monk), depraved, corrupt, fallen
3.
worldly, mundane, secular, common, ordinary
4.
fishy, suspicious, questionable
Other readings:
腥い【なまぐさい】

noun, no-adjective
division (of a larger group), branch, field, class (subclass), group, category, department

na-adjective
frequent, incessant

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to split, to tear, to burst, to be separated, to be divided
Other readings:
割ける【さける】

noun
household, home, family, housekeeping(しょたい is more informal)
Other readings:
世帯【しょたい】
所帯【しょたい】

noun, auxillary suru verb
hibernation, winter sleep, torpor

adjective
wretched, miserable, shameful, mean, despicable, abject
Other readings:
浅間しい【あさましい】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
laying the groundwork, behind-the-scenes maneuvering, consensus-building process
2.
digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
senility, senile decay, infirmity (through age)

adjective
1.
skillful, skilful, clever, expert, wise, successful(usually kana)(esp. 上手い,巧い)
2.
delicious, appetizing, appetising, tasty(usually kana)(esp. 旨い,美味い,甘い)
3.
fortunate, splendid, promising(usually kana)(esp. 旨い)
All readings:
うまい《上手い》
うまい《美味い》
うまい《旨い》
うまい《巧い》
うまい《甘い》
うまい《美い》

na-adjective, noun
cowardly, timid, easily frightened
Other readings:
憶病【おくびょう】
おく病【おくびょう】

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
to shorten, to narrow, to close, to shrink

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to become stronger, to grow in intensity, to grow violent, to become worse
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
2.
to invite contributions, etc., to solicit help, participation, etc., to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

noun
topic of discussion, agenda

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
dictation, verbal statement

noun
(outward) looks, features, face, countenance, expression
All readings:
顔つき【かおつき】
顔付き【かおつき】
顔付【かおつき】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
indication, denotation, designation
2.
instructions, directions
Other readings:
指示【しし】

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
abolition, repeal

interjection
1.
ah!, oh!, alas!(usually kana)(also written as 於乎, 於戯, 嗟乎, 嗟夫, 吁, etc.)
2.
yes, indeed, that is correct(usually kana)
3.
aah, gah, argh(usually kana)(in exasperation)
4.
hey!, yo!(usually kana)
5.
uh huh, yeah yeah, right, gotcha(usually kana)
Other readings:
ああ《噫》[1]
ああ《嗟》[1]
あー
あぁ
アー
アア
アァ
Notes:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading

noun
1.
thigh
no-adjective
2.
femoral
All readings:
【もも】
【もも】

adverb
1.
expressly, especially, taking the trouble (to do), going to the trouble of (doing), going out of one's way (to do)(usually kana)
2.
intentionally, deliberately(usually kana)(used to criticize someone's actions)
Other readings:
わざわざ《態態》

counter
counter for houses, households, apartments, etc.

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, no-adjective
money, currency, coinage

noun
1.
nightclub
2.
clubs (card suit)
3.
golf club

noun, no-adjective
1.
revolution
2.
58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)
See also:三革,  辛酉

noun, no-adjective
area, domain, territory, field, range, region, regime

noun
1.
trouble, bother
2.
number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.)(only relevant for てかず)
3.
number of punches (in boxing)(only relevant for てかず)
All readings:
手数【てすう】
手数【てかず】

noun
zeal, enthusiasm, ardor, ardour

noun, auxillary suru verb
return, restoration

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to fail, to blunder, to mess up, to screw up
2.
to be dismissed, to be fired

noun, suffix
calendar, almanac(れき when a suffix)
Other readings:
【れき】

noun, auxillary suru verb
attendance (at school), going to school

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
passage (of time), elapsing, lapse
2.
progress, development, course (of events)
3.
transit(astronomy term)

adverb, noun, auxillary suru verb, to-adverb
heartbroken, crestfallen, dejected, disappointed(onomatopia)
Other readings:
ガックリ

na-adjective, noun
foolish, stupid

Godan-su verb
1.
to write down, to note, to jot down
See also:記する
2.
to remember(usu. as 心に記す, etc.)
Other readings:
記す【きす】
誌す【しるす】
識す【しるす】

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