Vocabulary list for JLPT N1
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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》
noun, no-adjective
1.
every month
na-adjective, noun
2.
trite, commonplace, conventional, hackneyed(only relevant for つきなみ)(orig. used as an insult towards old-fashioned poets who would meet monthly to write poetry)
Other readings:
月並【つきなみ】
、月次【つきなみ】
、月次【げつじ】
na-adjective, no-adjective, noun
1.
unripe, green
na-adjective, noun, no-adjective
2.
inexperienced, immature, unskilled
noun
•
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral), hall for ceremonies, place of ceremony
na-adjective
1.
vivid, bright, brilliant, clear, fresh, vibrant
2.
skillful, skilful, adept, adroit, deft, brilliant, beautiful, fine, excellent
Other readings:
鮮か【あざやか】[1]
、彩やか【あざやか】[2]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
- word containing irregular kanji usage
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
engaging in (work), pursuing (e.g. studies), following (a profession), being involved in
noun
1.
burden, load, responsibility
auxillary suru verb
2.
bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.), shouldering
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
reference, bibliographical reference, consultation, browsing (e.g. when selecting a file to upload on a computer), checking out
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to partition, to divide, to mark off
2.
to direct, to manage, to run, to organize, to take responsibility for
3.
to settle accounts
Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
4.
to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout), to poise oneself for the initial charge(sumo term)
adjective
1.
astringent, bitter, puckery, rough, harsh, tart
2.
austere, elegant (and unobtrusive), refined, quiet (and simple), sober, sombre, subdued, tasteful (in a quiet way), understated
3.
sour (look), glum, grim, sullen, sulky
4.
stingy, tight-fisted
Other readings:
澁い【しぶい】[1]
Notes:
- word containing out-dated kanji
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
meeting (face-to-face), seeing, visit, interview
Godan-mu verb, transitive verb
1.
to be careful, to be discreet(usu. 慎む)
2.
to do in moderation, to refrain (from overdoing), to abstain(usu. 慎む)
3.
to be reverent(only relevant for 謹む)
4.
to be purified, to be chaste
Other readings:
謹む【つつしむ】
、虔む【つつしむ】
abekobe
Common word
no-adjective, na-adjective, noun
•
contrary, opposite, inverse, reverse, back-to-front(onomatopia)
adjective
•
brilliant, splendid, glorious, magnificent, spectacular
Other readings:
花々しい【はなばなしい】
、花花しい【はなばなしい】
、華華しい【はなばなしい】
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
formal marriage interview, marriage meeting
Other readings:
見合【みあい】
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
being elected
2.
being selected (to win a prize, etc.)
3.
winning (in a lottery, raffle, etc.)
See also:当籤
noun
•
show, exhibition, spectacle
All readings:
見世物【みせもの】
、見せ物【みせもの】
noun
•
lunch, midday meal
All readings:
昼飯【ひるめし】
、昼飯【ちゅうはん】
、昼飯【ひるはん】
、昼めし【ひるめし】
noun
•
precedent, example
Other readings:
様【ためし】
、例し【ためし】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
noun
1.
young bird, chick(usually kana)
2.
hina doll, doll displayed during the Girls' Festival(only relevant for ひな)
3.
green, wet behind the ears, juvenile(only relevant for ひよこ and ひよっこ)
All readings:
ひよこ《雛》
、ひな《雛》
、ひよっこ《雛》
、ヒナ
、ヒヨコ
beesu
Common word
noun
1.
base, basis, theme, basic ingredient
2.
base (e.g. military), depot
3.
base, base bag(baseball term)
Other readings:
ベイス
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
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
adjective
•
sleepy, drowsy
Other readings:
眠たい【ねぶたい】
、睡たい【ねむたい】
、睡たい【ねぶたい】
sunnari
to-adverb, adverb, auxillary suru verb
1.
slim, slender, lithe, supple(onomatopia)
2.
smoothly, without resistance, without trouble, without difficulty, without dissent, easily, readily(onomatopia)
na-adjective, noun
•
poverty-stricken, destitute, poor, penurious
Other readings:
貧之【びんぼう】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
•
to be intimate with, to befriend
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
corresponding to, being applicable to, being relevant to, coming under, falling under, fulfilling (requirements), meeting (conditions), qualifying for
noun
•
real intention, motive, true opinion, what one really thinks
See also:建前
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