Vocabulary list for JLPT N3

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no-adjective, adverbial noun
only, sole, unique
Other readings:
唯一【ゆいつ】
唯一【ゆういつ】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

no-adjective, na-adjective, adverb
considerably, fairly, quite(usually kana)
Other readings:
かなり《可成り》
かなり《可なり》
かなり《可成》

noun
trial, test
Other readings:
験し【ためし】
【ためし】

noun
injury, harm, evil influence, damage

prefix
1.
kilo-, 1000
noun
2.
kilogram, kilogramme(abbreviation)
3.
kilometre, kilometer(abbreviation)
prefix
4.
kilo-, 1024, 2^10(computer term)

noun
the person in question, the person themselves, said person

noun
1.
trace, tracks, mark, sign
2.
site, remains, ruins
3.
scar(esp. 痕)
Other readings:
【あと】
【あと】
【あと】

noun, auxillary suru verb
company, friendship, association, society, acquaintance

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
tower, steeple, spire
noun
2.
stupa, pagoda, dagoba(abbreviation)(original meaning)
See also:卒塔婆,  塔婆

na-adjective, noun
new, fresh, novel

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be (animate), to be, to exist(usually kana, humble language)
Godan-ru verb, auxiliary verb
2.
to be ..ing(after the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing action or state)
3.
to (have the audacity to) do(after -masu base of verb; indicates contempt or disdain for another's actions)
See also:やがる

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to stuff into, to jam, to cram, to pack, to fill, to plug, to stop up
Ichidan verb, transitive verb, intransitive verb
2.
to shorten, to move closer together
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
3.
to reduce (spending), to conserve
Ichidan verb, transitive verb, intransitive verb
4.
to focus intently on, to strain oneself to do(usu. as 根を詰める)
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
5.
to go through thoroughly, to work out (details), to bring to a conclusion, to wind up
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
6.
to be on duty, to be stationed
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
7.
to corner (esp. an opponent's king in shogi), to trap, to checkmate
8.
to cut off (one's finger as an act of apology), to catch (one's finger in a door, etc.)(the meaning "to catch one's finger" is predominantly used in Kansai)
auxiliary verb, Ichidan verb
9.
to do non-stop, to do continuously, to keep doing (without a break)
10.
to do completely, to do thoroughly
11.
to force someone into a difficult situation by ...

noun, auxillary suru verb
discovery, detection, finding

omedetou
interjection
congratulations!, well done!, best wishes!, all the best!(usually kana)
Other readings:
おめでとう《御目出度う》[1]
おめでとう《お芽出度う》[1]
おめでとう《御芽出度う》[1]
Notes:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
party (political)
noun (suffix)
2.
person who is fond of, fan of
See also:甘党

noun
residence, housing, residential building

adverb
1.
frequently, repeatedly, often, incessantly, constantly(usually kana)
See also:頻り
2.
strongly, eagerly

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
fire fighting
noun
2.
fire department, fire brigade

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to restrict, to limit, to confine
Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
2.
to be restricted to, to be limited to, to be confined to
3.
to be best (for), to be the best plan, to be the only way (to)(as ...は...に限る)

noun
good, goodness, right, virtue
See also: (antonym)

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
to cross (e.g. road), to traverse
Other readings:
横ぎる【よこぎる】

noun
1.
humour, humor, temper, mood, spirits
2.
safety, health, well-being, one's situation
na-adjective
3.
in a good mood, in high spirits, happy, cheery, merry, chipper(usu. as ご機嫌)
Other readings:
譏嫌【きげん】[1]
気嫌【きげん】[2]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji
  2. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun
courage, bravery, valour, valor, nerve, boldness

noun
merchant, trader, tradesman, dealer, shopkeeper
Other readings:
商人【あきんど】
商人【あきうど】[1]
商人【あきゅうど】[1]
商人【あきびと】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to drain, to pour, to spill, to shed (blood, tears)
See also:涙を流す
2.
to wash away
3.
to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.), to circulate, to broadcast, to beam
4.
to cruise (e.g. taxi)
5.
to float, to set adrift
6.
to call off (a meeting, etc.)
7.
to exile, to banish

no-adjective, na-adjective, noun, noun (suffix)
same, similar, (just) like, equal

noun
1.
title, subject, theme, topic
2.
problem (on a test), question
noun (suffix), counter
3.
counter for questions (on a test)

noun
cavity, tooth decay, decayed tooth, dental caries
Other readings:
むし歯【むしば】
齲歯【むしば】
齲歯【うし】
齲歯【くし】
【むしば】

adverb
almost, roughly, approximately(usually kana)
Other readings:
ほぼ《粗》

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
request, commission, entrusting (with a matter)
2.
dependence, reliance

noun
(school) subject, curriculum, course
Other readings:
課目【かもく】

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.)
counter
2.
counter for occurrences
noun, noun (suffix)
3.
strength (of glasses), glasses prescription
4.
alcohol content (percentage), alcohol by volume
noun
5.
extent, degree, limit
6.
presence of mind, composure
See also:度を失う

noun, no-adjective
physics, law of nature

Godan-u verb, transitive verb
1.
to desire, to wish, to hope
2.
to beg, to request, to implore, to pray
auxiliary verb
3.
to have something done for oneself

na-adjective
1.
serious, earnest
noun
2.
real sword (as opposed to unsharpened or wooden practice weapon)
Other readings:
真険【しんけん】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be effective, to take effect, to be good (for)(usu. 効く)
See also:薬が効く
2.
to work, to function well(usu. 利く for body senses, functions, etc.)
See also:目が利く
3.
to be possible (to do, use, etc.), to be able to
Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
4.
to taste (alcohol), to try
See also:聞く
Other readings:
利く【きく】

noun
1.
back, lower back, waist, hips, lumbar region
2.
body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.), resilience, spring(usu. コシ)
Other readings:
コシ

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to divide (into), to split (into), to part, to separate, to divide up, to classify, to sort out, to divide out
2.
to share, to distribute, to deal out, to dish out
3.
to distinguish, to discriminate, to differentiate (between)
4.
to break up (a fight), to mediate
5.
to call a draw, to tie
6.
to push one's way through (a crowd)
7.
to sell(also written as 頒ける)
Other readings:
別ける【わける】

noun
1.
tea
See also:お茶
2.
tea plant (Camellia sinensis)
3.
tea preparation, making tea
See also:茶道
4.
brown(abbreviation)
See also:茶色
noun, na-adjective
5.
mockery(archaism)
See also:茶化す

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
since, henceforth

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to move, to shift, to stir, to budge, to change position
2.
to inspire, to rouse, to move (e.g. feeling), to influence
3.
to change, to alter, to deny
4.
to operate, to set in motion, to get going
5.
to mobilize (e.g. troops), to mobilise, to deploy
6.
to manage (e.g. funds)

noun, no-adjective
1.
later, afterwards, since(usually kana)
2.
future(usually kana)
3.
after one's death
4.
descendant(archaism)

noun
1.
name, given name
2.
title
3.
fame, renown, reputation
4.
pretext, pretense, justification, appearance

noun, no-adjective, auxillary suru verb
suicide

na-adjective, noun
crude, rough, plain, humble, shabby
See also:お粗末

conjunction
1.
moreover, furthermore(usually kana)
2.
nevertheless, and yet(usually kana)
Other readings:
しかも《而も》
しかも《併も》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to hold or carry under or in the arms
2.
to have (esp. problems, debts, etc.)
3.
to employ, to engage, to hire

noun, no-adjective
ambassador

noun
violin
Other readings:
ヴァイオリン
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