Vocabulary list for JLPT N3

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noun, no-adjective
gem, jewel, precious stone

noun
1.
second (unit of time)
2.
arc second
See also:秒角

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to appear, to come in sight, to become visible, to come out, to embody, to materialize, to materialise
2.
to be expressed (e.g. emotions), to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
Other readings:
現われる【あらわれる】
表れる【あらわれる】
表われる【あらわれる】
顕れる【あらわれる】
顕われる【あらわれる】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun
1.
sphere(mathematics)
suffix, counter
2.
counter for balls(baseball term)

noun, auxillary suru verb
finding employment, getting a job

expression
1.
something, something or other, so-and-so(usually kana)
adverb, auxillary suru verb
2.
somehow, anyhow, one way or another(usually kana)(handling, dealing with)

Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
1.
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.), to assume, to be hired, to be employed(only relevant for 就く)
2.
to ascend (the throne), to accede
3.
to start (on a journey), to commence, to depart(only relevant for 就く)
4.
to study (under teacher), to be an apprentice(only relevant for 就く)
Other readings:
即く【つく】

noun, auxillary suru verb
bankruptcy, insolvency

noun
crop, crops, (agricultural) produce, farm products

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
valuation, appraisal, evaluation, assessment, estimation, rating, judging
2.
appreciation, recognition, acknowledgement, rating highly, praising

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

conjunction
1.
after all, because(colloquialism)
2.
but(colloquialism)
particle
3.
even
4.
too, as well, also
5.
they say, I hear, you mean

noun, na-adjective
1.
unhappiness, sorrow, misfortune, disaster, accident
noun
2.
death (usu. of a relative), bereavement

Godan-tsu verb, intransitive verb
to pass (of time), to elapse

noun, no-adjective
remnant, residue, remaining, left-over

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

noun, auxillary suru verb
proposal, proposition, suggestion

noun
1.
native Japanese reading of a Chinese character
See also:音 (おん)
noun, suffix
2.
precept, lesson, one's teachings
Other readings:
【くに】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
1.
root (of a plant)
2.
root (of a tooth, hair, etc.), center (of a pimple, etc.)
3.
root (of all evil, etc.), source, origin, cause, basis
4.
one's true nature
5.
(fishing) reef

na-adjective, no-adjective, noun
moderate (degree), proper (amount), temperate, suitable

noun
1.
model, type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.)
noun, noun (suffix)
2.
type, style, pattern(がた when a suffix)
See also:朝型
noun
3.
mold (mould), template, model
4.
kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
5.
form (i.e. customary procedure)
6.
size (i.e. clothing, shoes)
7.
inch (in diagonal display size)
8.
(taxonomical) form(obscure)
See also:品種
Other readings:
【がた】

noun, no-adjective
aviation, flying

noun
percent, percentage

noun
1.
scissors, shears, clippers(usually kana)
See also:
2.
hole punch(usually kana)
Other readings:
はさみ《剪刀》
ハサミ

noun, no-adjective
1.
nerve(anatomical term)
2.
nerves, sensitivity

adverb
1.
certainly, without fail
noun
2.
right and wrong, pros and cons

noun, na-adjective
disadvantage, handicap, unfavorable position
See also:有利

noun, na-adjective
injustice, unfairness, wrongdoing, iniquity, impropriety, irregularity, dishonesty, illegality, fraud

na-adjective, noun
abundant, plentiful, rich, ample

noun, auxillary suru verb
consideration, examination, investigation, study, scrutiny, discussion, analysis, review

conjunction
or, or else(usually kana)

noun, na-adjective, auxillary suru verb
1.
discomfort, inconvenience
2.
poverty, want, destitution
noun, na-adjective
3.
disability, impairment (physical, mental, etc.)

noun
1.
role, assignment, responsibility, duty, function, job, service
2.
position (of responsibility), post, office
3.
part (in a play, film, etc.), role, character
4.
scoring combination (in mahjong, card games, etc.), meld, hand, yaku

noun
field, sphere, realm, division, branch

prefix
un-, non-, negative prefix

no-adjective, noun
free (of charge), gratuitous
See also:有料 (antonym)

Godan-mu verb, transitive verb
to apply for, to make an application, to propose (marriage), to offer (mediation), to make an overture (of peace), to challenge, to lodge (objections), to request (an interview), to subscribe for, to book, to reserve
Other readings:
申込む【もうしこむ】
申しこむ【もうしこむ】

noun, auxillary suru verb
progress, advance, improvement, development
See also:退歩 (antonym)

noun
old person, senior citizen, the aged, the elderly

noun, auxillary suru verb
observation, survey, watching

noun
1.
ball, sphere, globe, orb
2.
bead (of sweat, dew, etc.), drop, droplet
3.
ball (in sports)(esp. 球)
4.
pile (of noodles, etc.)
5.
bullet(esp. 弾; also written as 弾丸)
6.
bulb (i.e. a light bulb)(esp. 球)
7.
lens (of glasses, etc.)
8.
bead (of an abacus)(esp. 玉,珠)
9.
ball (i.e. a testicle)(slang, abbreviation)(esp. 玉)
10.
gem, jewel (esp. spherical; sometimes used figuratively), pearl(esp. 玉,珠; also written as 璧)
11.
female entertainer (e.g. a geisha)
12.
person (when commenting on their nature), character(derogatory)
13.
item, funds or person used as part of a plot
noun, noun (suffix)
14.
egg
See also:玉子
noun (suffix)
15.
coin(usu. だま)
16.
precious, beautiful, excellent
Other readings:
【たま】
【たま】
【たま】

adverb
1.
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance), throughout, all along, the whole time, all the way(ずーっと and ずうっと are more emphatic)
2.
much (better, etc.), by far, far and away
3.
far away, long ago
4.
direct, straight
Other readings:
ずーっと
ずうっと

Godan-mu verb, transitive verb
1.
to desire
2.
to wish for, to expect
3.
to see, to command (a view of)

na-adjective
1.
straight(archaism)
2.
ordinary, common
3.
doing nothing

noun, auxillary suru verb
switch
Other readings:
スィッチ

Godan-u verb, transitive verb
to keep (a pet or other animal), to have, to own, to raise, to rear, to feed

Godan-u verb, transitive verb
to discuss, to talk together
Other readings:
話しあう【はなしあう】
話合う【はなしあう】
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