Vocabulary list for JLPT N3

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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
All readings:
玉【たま】
、
球【たま】
、
珠【たま】
、
弾【たま】

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
confirmation, verification, validation, review, check, affirmation, identification

noun
•
method, process, manner, way, means, technique

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
meeting, assembly, party, gathering, conference, athletic meet
2.
society, association, club

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
analysis

expression, adjective
•
sure, no mistaking it, for certain, without doubt(oft. as に違いない)
Other readings:
違い無い【ちがいない】

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

adverb
•
rather, better, instead(usually kana)
Other readings:
むしろ《寧》[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun
1.
safe, strongbox, cashbox, vault, strongroom
2.
depository, cash office, treasury, provider of funds

noun
•
valley
Other readings:
渓【たに】
、
谿【たに】

noun
•
language
Other readings:
言語【ごんご】
、
言語【げんきょ】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
•
common sense, good sense, common knowledge, general knowledge, common practice, accepted practice, social etiquette

noun
1.
elegance, grace, refinement, class, dignity
suffix
2.
article, item
suffix, counter
3.
counter for items (of food, etc.), counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)(sometimes pronounced ぴん)

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

noun, no-adjective
1.
continent
noun
2.
continental Asia (esp. mainland China)
3.
continental Europe

noun
1.
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital), seat of government
2.
capital (of music, fashion, etc.), city (e.g. of light)
3.
location of the Imperial Palace
Other readings:
京【みやこ】

noun, adverb, na-adjective, no-adjective
•
safety, peace, quietness

adverbial noun, noun
•
here and there, this way and that way, everywhere, all over
Other readings:
方方【ほうぼう】

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
•
Friday

noun
1.
work, labor, labour
2.
achievement, performance, ability, talent
3.
salary, income, earnings
4.
action, activity, workings, function, operation, movement, motion
5.
conjugation, inflection(linguistics)(also written as 活)

noun
•
scene, view, prospect, outlook

noun
1.
pity, sorrow, grief, misery, compassion, pathos
na-adjective
2.
pitiable, pitiful, pathetic, miserable
interjection
3.
alack, alas
Other readings:
哀れ【あはれ】[1]
、
憐れ【あわれ】
、
憐れ【あはれ】[1]
、
憫れ【あわれ】
、
憫れ【あはれ】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
•
car

noun, na-adjective, auxillary suru verb
1.
hindrance, obstacle, nuisance, disturbance, interruption, interference
auxillary suru verb
2.
to visit (someone's home)(as お〜)
noun
3.
demon who hinders Buddhist training, demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour(Buddhist term)(orig. meaning)

noun, no-adjective
•
verb(linguistics)

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
function, facility, faculty, feature

adverb
•
at any moment (now), at any minute, on the verge of (doing), just about to

noun
1.
moon
noun (temporal)
2.
month

pre-noun adjectival
•
what is called, as it is called, the so-called, so to speak(usually kana)

adverb
1.
before long, soon(usually kana)
2.
almost, nearly(usually kana)
3.
finally, in the end, eventually(usually kana)
Other readings:
やがて《頓て》
、
やがて《漸て》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

noun
•
months and years
All readings:
年月【としつき】
、
年月【ねんげつ】

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
preparation, arrangements
Other readings:
仕度【したく】

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

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to tear, to rip, to break, to destroy
2.
to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.), to breach
3.
to defeat, to beat
4.
to break (e.g. silence), to disturb (e.g. peace), to shatter (e.g. dream), to disrupt, to spoil
5.
to violate (e.g. rule), to break (e.g. promise), to infringe
6.
to break (a record)

na-adjective, noun
•
accurate, correct, precise, exact
See also:精確

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
1.
completion, conclusion
See also:完了形,  完了相
noun
2.
perfect (tense, form, aspect)(linguistics)

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】

na-adjective, noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
satisfaction, contentment, complacency
See also:不満,  不満足
na-adjective, noun
2.
sufficient, enough, adequate, proper
See also:不足 (antonym)
Other readings:
滿足【まんぞく】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

noun, noun (suffix), counter
1.
class (e.g. school), grade, rank
counter
2.
kyū, kyu, junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
See also:段 (だん)

adjective
1.
deep (colour), dark
2.
strong (flavour, smell, etc.)
3.
thick (consistency), dense
4.
strong (possibility, etc.)
5.
thick (i.e. "as thick as thieves"), close, deep (love, etc.)

noun
•
height, stature
See also:背 (せ)
Other readings:
脊【せい】

adverb
•
very, much, greatly, a lot of

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
commuting to school, school commute

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
disorder, chaos, confusion, mayhem

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
•
state of mind, mentality, psychology

noun
•
bag
Other readings:
バック[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage
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