Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to insert, to put in (such that there is a snug fit), to button, to put on (something that envelops, e.g. gloves, ring)(usually kana)
2.
to have sex, to fuck(colloquialism)
3.
to pigeonhole (into a particular category)
4.
to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
5.
to entrap, to set someone up (e.g. frame them for a crime, etc.)
All readings:
はめる《嵌める》
はめる《填める》[1]
はめる《篏める》[1]
はめる《塡める》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

noun, auxillary suru verb
slander, libel, defamation, calumny, smear

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
buying and reading (book, magazine, etc.), subscribing (incl. free subscriptions), taking (e.g. newspaper)

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to set up (a house, store, etc.), to build, to establish, to run, to maintain
2.
to have at the ready (e.g. a gun), to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera), to prepare in advance (e.g. a meal)
3.
to adopt a posture, to assume a stance, to stand ready, to be poised for
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
4.
to put on an air, to assume an attitude
5.
to stiffen, to tense up, to become formal
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
6.
to fabricate in order to deceive, to make up, to feign
7.
to plan, to scheme

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

noun
1.
great numbers (of people), numerical superiority, masses
See also: (antonym)
noun, noun (suffix)
2.
people, folk, clique, bunch(honorific language, familiar language)
Other readings:
【しゅ】

noun, auxillary suru verb
relief, rescue

noun
fat, grease, blubber, lard, suet

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
edge, brink, verge, side(pronounced ぎわ when a suffix)
2.
time, moment of
Other readings:
【ぎわ】

noun
root, basis, foundation
Other readings:
根柢【こんてい】

taru-adjective, to-adverb
brilliant, bright, dazzling
Other readings:
煌煌【こうこう】
晃々【こうこう】
晃晃【こうこう】

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

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
1.
reappearance, reemergence, return, revival
2.
reproduction, reenactment, recreation

noun
motto, slogan, catchword

noun
category
Other readings:
カテゴリ
カテゴリィ[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb, transitive verb
1.
to push into, to cram into, to stuff into, to crowd into
Godan-mu verb, transitive verb
2.
to break in, to burgle, to burglarize
Other readings:
押しこむ【おしこむ】

noun, auxillary suru verb
wish, desire, ambition

noun
teaching, instruction, teachings, precept, lesson, doctrine
Other readings:
【おしえ】

noun, auxillary suru verb
correct, right, correct interpretation (answer, solution)

noun, auxillary suru verb
falling behind (with a payment), being in arrears, non-payment, default, delinquency
Other readings:
怠納【たいのう】

noun, no-adjective
end of term

noun
manure, fertilizer, fertiliser, compost

noun
1.
knack, skill, trick, secret, know-how, the ropes, hang(usually kana)
2.
bone, skeleton
3.
cremated remains (esp. the bones), ashes
Other readings:
コツ

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
handstand, headstand
2.
being upside down, being in reverse

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to cramp up, to tighten, to stiffen
2.
to be insistent, to persist (in one's opinion), to stick to one's guns
3.
to act tough, to bluff, to be defiant, to be unruly
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
4.
to prop up (e.g. with a post), to support
5.
to push out (one's legs or arms), to stretch (e.g. an arm against the wall), to press
6.
to thrust (one's opponent)(sumo term)

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
other intention, hidden purpose, ulterior motive, ill will, malice

noun, auxillary suru verb
progress, development

noun
1.
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers
See also:衣冠,  束帯
2.
crown, diadem, coronet
3.
top kanji radical(only relevant for かんむり)
4.
first verse of a haikai, etc.(only relevant for かむり)
See also:俳諧
taru-adjective, to-adverb
5.
best, peerless, first(only relevant for かん)
noun
6.
name, title, named sponsorship of a program, event, team, etc.(only relevant for かんむり)
All readings:
【かんむり】
【かん】
【かむり】
【かんぶり】

noun, auxillary suru verb
file

noun, auxillary suru verb
reform, innovation

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
seasoning, flavoring, flavouring
2.
addition, inclusion, taking into account

noun, auxillary suru verb
advance (into a new market or stage of progress), launching (a new career or venture), expanding (into a new market), stepping forward, emerging

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
1.
monopoly, monopolization, exclusivity
noun, auxillary suru verb
2.
hogging, keeping to oneself

noun
beak, bill(usually kana)
Other readings:
くちばし《喙》
はし《嘴》
はし《觜》

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
retreat, falling back, moving backwards, reversing, retrogression, retraction
2.
recession, waning
noun
3.
backspace (key)(computer term)

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
1.
mask, veil, disguise
prenominal, noun
2.
anonymous, unmarked, incognito

noun
1.
actual spot, scene, scene of the crime, site, location, setting
2.
shop floor, factory floor, (on) site(only relevant for げんば)
All readings:
現場【げんば】
現場【げんじょう】

noun
1.
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke)
2.
a single bloodline
na-adjective, noun (suffix)
3.
earnest, resolute, intent, devoted, single-minded
na-adjective
4.
ordinary, common(archaism)
Other readings:
一条【ひとすじ】
ひと筋【ひとすじ】
一すじ【ひとすじ】
ひと条【ひとすじ】

Godan-gu verb, transitive verb
1.
to rinse, to wash out(usually kana)(esp. 濯ぐ)
2.
to have one's revenge, to wipe out a disgrace(usually kana)(only relevant for すすぐ and そそぐ)(esp. 雪ぐ)
Other readings:
すすぐ《雪ぐ》
そそぐ《濯ぐ》
そそぐ《雪ぐ》
ゆすぐ《濯ぐ》

noun
zeal, enthusiasm, ardor, ardour

noun, prenominal
elbowroom, leeway, room, reserve, margin, allowance, latitude, time (to spare)

noun, no-adjective
1.
duty, sense of duty, honor, honour, decency, courtesy, debt of gratitude, social obligation
no-adjective
2.
in-law, relation by marriage

noun, auxillary suru verb
(husband and wife) both working, dual income
See also:共稼ぎ

noun
1.
(being in) the black, surplus
See also:赤字 (antonym)
2.
black letter

toriyoseru
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to order, to send away for, to have (something) sent to one
2.
to pull (something) closer
Other readings:
取寄せる【とりよせる】
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