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:積
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:殷

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
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to change into, to convert into, to transform, to be reduced, to influence, to improve (someone)

expression, adjective
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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:魄

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
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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:
腸【はらわた】
、
腸【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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