Vocabulary list for JLPT N1

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noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
control, restraint, suppression, constraint, curtailment, inhibition, check, curb

prefix
re-, again, repeated, deutero-, deuto-, deuter-

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
structure, construction, arrangement, contrivance, mechanism, workings
2.
plan, plot, contrivance
Other readings:
仕組【しくみ】

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
quotient(mathematics)
See also:
2.
dealing, dealer, store
3.
second degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale)
See also:五音
noun
4.
Shang dynasty (China, approx. 1600-1046 BCE), Yin dynasty
See also:

noun
paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa), empress tree, foxglove tree
Other readings:
キリ

noun
welfare, well-being, social welfare, social security, social service
Other readings:
福祉【ふくち】

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
stillness, repose, standing still
See also:運動 (antonym)

noun
political measures, policy

noun
Dear (so and so), Dear Sir, Dear Madam, To Whom It May Concern(letters beginning with this typically end with 敬具)
See also:敬具

noun
directions, rules of use

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

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to start, to begin, to commence
2.
to challenge, to pick (a fight), to make (war), to draw (a reaction) from
3.
to set (traps), to plant (explosives), to lay (mines)
4.
to make a meld call(mahjong term)
Other readings:
仕かける【しかける】
し掛ける【しかける】

expression
thank you (for the meal just served), I receive (this meal)(usually kana)
All readings:
いただきます《頂きます》
いただきます《戴きます》

noun
natural features, topography, climate, spiritual features

noun
airmail, air mail
See also:航空郵便
Other readings:
エアーメール
エア・メール
エアー・メール

noun, auxillary suru verb
inclination, slant, slope, bevel, list, dip, tilt, lean

noun, no-adjective
present, current, in operation

suru verb (special), suffix
to change into, to convert into, to transform, to be reduced, to influence, to improve (someone)

expression, adjective
cannot be helped, unavoidable
All readings:
やむを得ない【やむをえない】
止むを得ない【やむをえない】
已むを得ない【やむをえない】

noun, auxillary suru verb
conference, consultation, discussion, negotiation

noun, no-adjective
customary practice, habit, traditional event

noun
Yang energy, spirit
See also:

noun, na-adjective
1.
blue (colour, color)
na-adjective
2.
sad, down (in the dumps)

noun, no-adjective
tactics

noun, auxillary suru verb
(direct) hit, hitting the mark

na-adjective, noun
firm, strong, unbending, unyielding, uncompromising, stubborn, tough, hard-line

adjective
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air), brisk, bracing, fresh, refreshed
Other readings:
清清しい【すがすがしい】

noun
guts, bowels, intestines
Other readings:
【はらわた】
【わた】

prefix
various, many, several

noun
armed might, military power, the sword, force

na-adjective
1.
irresponsible, perfunctory, careless
2.
lukewarm, half-baked, halfhearted, vague
3.
reasonable, moderate(usu. in suggestions or orders)
adverb
4.
considerably, quite, rather, pretty
Other readings:
好い加減【いいかげん】
好加減【いいかげん】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
abuse, misuse, misappropriation, using to excess
All readings:
乱用【らんよう】
濫用【らんよう】
らん用【らんよう】

noun, auxillary suru verb
possession, owning

noun
monthly installment (instalment), monthly payment
See also:月払い

noun
storm, windstorm, gale
Other readings:
暴風【あらし】[1]
Notes:
  1. gikun (meaning as reading) or jukujikun (special kanji reading)

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to throw out
2.
to drop, to toss, to dump
3.
to abandon, to neglect, to leave behind, to give up
4.
to dismiss, to fire, to expel
Other readings:
ほうり出す【ほうりだす】

noun, auxillary suru verb
obstruction, check, hindrance, prevention, impediment, interdiction, preemption, blocking
Other readings:
沮止【そし】

noun, no-adjective
comedy, funny show

auxillary suru verb, to-adverb
1.
to be disheartened, to be dejected, to be discouraged, to be disappointed(onomatopia)
adverb, to-adverb, auxillary suru verb
2.
suddenly (losing a lot of weight), looking emaciated, becoming very thin(onomatopia)
Other readings:
ゲッソリ

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
touch, contact

noun, auxillary suru verb
trade in, part exchange

noun
1.
kind, sort, type(usually kana)
2.
equal, match, peer
All readings:
たぐい《類い》
たぐい《比い》
たぐい《類》
たぐい《比》

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

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to slacken, to loosen, to relax, to droop (e.g. loose or flabby skin), to sag (ceiling)(usually kana)
2.
to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention), to not put one's heart in(usually kana)
Other readings:
たゆむ《弛む》

noun, no-adjective
1.
left-handedness, left-handed person, left-hander
2.
fondness for alcohol, person who is fond of alcohol, drinker
Other readings:
左利【ひだりきき】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
reform, reformation, reorganization

noun
majority decision, majority vote, majority rule

noun
1.
substance, essence
no-adjective
2.
real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate), substantive, substantial, essential, tangible

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