Vocabulary list for JLPT N3

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no-adjective, noun
1.
ordinary, common, usual(usually kana)
2.
free of charge(usually kana)(only 只)
3.
unaffected, as is, safe(usu. as ただでは...)
adverb
4.
only, merely, just, simply
conjunction
5.
but, however, nevertheless(esp. 但)
Other readings:
ただ《唯》
ただ《徒》
ただ《但》
ただ《常》
タダ

auxillary suru verb, adverb
1.
to be surprised, to be amazed, to be frightened, to be astonished, to get startled, to jump(usually kana, onomatopia)
prenominal
2.
surprise (e.g. surprise party)(usually kana, onomatopia)
Other readings:
びっくり《喫驚》[1]
ビックリ
Notes:
  1. gikun (meaning as reading) or jukujikun (special kanji reading)

noun
1.
chapter, section
noun, noun (suffix)
2.
medal, badge, insignia

noun, auxillary suru verb
annotation, explanatory note, comment
Other readings:
【ちゅう】

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.), passing by (e.g. of a typhoon), transit
2.
passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament), carriage
3.
passing (an examination, inspection, etc.), clearing

noun
1.
(animal) feed, fodder, pet food
2.
bait, lure, enticement
Other readings:
【え】
エサ

noun
cheek (of face)
Other readings:
【ほほ】
【ほお】
【ほほ】

noun
1.
civilization, civilisation, culture
2.
Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)

noun
cheek (of face)
All readings:
【ほお】
【ほほ】
【ほお】
【ほほ】

adjective
1.
equal, identical, the same
2.
no different (to), just like, equivalent
Other readings:
均しい【ひとしい】
斉しい【ひとしい】

expression
to that extent, to that degree

Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
1.
to catch up (with), to draw level, to pull even, to reach
2.
to be compensated, to make up for one's losses
All readings:
追いつく【おいつく】
追い付く【おいつく】
追い着く【おいつく】
追付く【おいつく】
追着く【おいつく】
おい付く【おいつく】

noun
1.
poison, toxicant
2.
harm, evil influence
3.
ill will, spite, malice
4.
abusive language(abbreviation)

noun
1.
horn, antler
2.
antenna, feeler, tentacle (e.g. of a snail)
3.
horn-like projection (e.g. peaks of whipped cream)

noun
1.
religion, religious affiliation, belief, faith, creed
2.
religious activity

noun, no-adjective
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)

noun, auxillary suru verb
mountain climbing

noun
1.
army, armed forces, troops
See also:軍隊
2.
military authorities
See also:軍部
3.
team, group, troupe

no-adjective, noun
long-term
See also:短期 (antonym)

noun, auxillary suru verb
patience, endurance, perseverance, tolerance, self-control, self-denial
Other readings:
ガマン

Godan-u verb, transitive verb
1.
to chase, to run after, to pursue, to follow after
2.
to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.)
3.
to drive out, to get rid of, to oust, to expel
4.
to drive (e.g. a herd)
5.
to be pressed (e.g. for time)(in passive voice)
Other readings:
逐う【おう】

noun, noun (prefix)
1.
smallness, small item
2.
short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days)
See also:小の月
3.
elementary school(abbreviation)
See also:小学校
4.
younger or inferior (of two items or people with the same name)
5.
unit of field area (approx. 400 sq m)(archaism)

adjective
good, OK, all right, fine, very well, will do, may, can(usually kana, honorific language)

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

noun
1.
National Diet, legislative assembly of Japan (1947-)
2.
Imperial Diet, legislative assembly of Japan (1889-1947)(abbreviation)
3.
legislative assembly, parliament, congress
See also:議会

adjective
1.
close (e.g. friend), familiar, friendly, intimate
2.
familiar (e.g. story), well-known (to one)
3.
close (relatives), closely related

noun
1.
queen
2.
female champion(only relevant for じょおう and じょうおう)
Other readings:
女王【じょうおう】
女王【にょおう】

noun, auxillary suru verb
absence, non-attendance
See also:出席 (antonym)

adverbial noun, noun
1.
avenue, street, way, road
2.
coming and going, street traffic
3.
flow (of water, air, etc.)
4.
transmission (of sound), reach (e.g. of voice)
5.
fame, reputation, popularity
6.
the same status or way, as (e.g. as expected, as I said)
7.
understanding, comprehension
counter
8.
counter for sets of things, counter for methods, ways, types

noun
1.
company, fellow, colleague, associate, comrade, mate, group, circle of friends, partner
2.
member of the same category

noun, no-adjective
1.
heart(anatomical term)
2.
guts, nerve, cheek, gall, spine
3.
central part

adverb, no-adjective, noun
1.
without change, as is(usually kana)
no-adjective, noun
2.
just like, extremely similar(usually kana)
adverb
3.
immediately, just after, without a pause(usually kana)
Other readings:
そのまま《その儘》
そのまま《其の儘》
そのまま《其儘》[1]
そのまんま《その儘》
そのまんま《其の儘》
そのまんま《其儘》[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun
grandchild

noun
1.
stage (theatre, theater)
2.
scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)

noun, auxillary suru verb
change, money exchange

noun
whisky, whiskey
Other readings:
ウィスキー
ウヰスキー
ウイスキ
ウィスキ

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

adverb
1.
too, also, likewise, either(usually kana)
2.
still, as before(usually kana)
3.
even so, either way, nonetheless, in any event, all the same(usually kana)
4.
as expected(usually kana)
Other readings:
やはり《矢張》[1][2]
Notes:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading
  2. irregular okurigana usage

noun
lighter
Other readings:
ライタ

numeric
1.
seven(漆 is used in legal documents)
prefix
2.
hepta-
All readings:
【しち】
【なな】
【ひち】[1]
【な】
【しち】
【なな】
【ひち】[1]
【な】
【しち】
【なな】
【ひち】[1]
【な】
【しち】
【なな】
【ひち】[1]
【な】
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

na-adjective, noun
1.
valid, effective
See also:無効 (antonym)
noun
2.
yuko (judo)(martial arts)

noun
1.
duty, responsibility (incl. supervision of staff)
2.
liability, onus

na-adjective, noun
serious, important, significant, grave, weighty

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
to spread (out), to extend, to stretch, to reach to, to get around, to fill (e.g. a space)
Other readings:
拡がる【ひろがる】

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to give (as a gift), to present
2.
to confer, to bestow, to award

noun
1.
ice
2.
shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
See also:かき氷
Other readings:
凍り【こおり】

suffix
1.
Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss(honorific language)
noun, suffix
2.
clan
pronoun
3.
he, him(honorific language)
counter
4.
counter for people(honorific language)

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
to give up, to abandon (hope, plans), to resign oneself (to)

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)
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