Vocabulary list for JLPT N3

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prefix
un-, non-, negative prefix

noun, auxillary suru verb
construction, architecture (of buildings)

adverbial noun
just (now, at the moment, etc.), just as, in the act of, as soon as, at the moment that

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

adverb
1.
(what) the heck, (why) in the world, (who) on earth(before an interrogative, forms an emphatic question)
noun
2.
one object, one body, unity
3.
one form, one style
4.
one Buddhist image (or carving, etc.)
adverbial noun
5.
generally, in general
See also:一体に

noun
magic (illusion), conjuring, magic trick, conjuring trick, sleight of hand

noun, auxillary suru verb
being in charge (of an area of responsibility), being responsible (for a work role, etc.)

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
1.
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.), being equivalent to
na-adjective, no-adjective
2.
appropriate, suitable, befitting, proportionate
auxillary suru verb
3.
to be proportionate to, to be in keeping with, to be deserving of, to be worthy of
na-adjective, no-adjective
4.
considerable, substantial
adverb
5.
considerably, rather, quite, fairly, pretty

noun, no-adjective
1.
majority, more than half, most (of)
adverbial noun
2.
mostly, largely, mainly, predominately, nearly

na-adjective, noun
serious, severe, grave, acute

noun
1.
flow (of a fluid or gas), stream, current
2.
flow (of people, things), passage (of time), tide, passing, (changing) trends, tendency
3.
course (of events), (step-by-step) procedure, process
4.
group of people who remain together after the end of an event
5.
descent, ancestry, school
6.
forfeiture, foreclosure(finance term)
7.
cancellation(usu. as お流れ)
See also:お流れ
8.
drifting, wandering, roaming

noun
audience, spectator, spectators

noun
swimming
Other readings:
游ぎ【およぎ】

interjection
darn it!, darn!, oops!, oh dear!, oh no!(usually kana)

noun
salary, wages, pay

na-adjective, noun
rapid (e.g. progress)

noun
battle, fight, struggle, conflict
Other readings:
闘い【たたかい】

noun
1.
cash, ready money, money on hand, currency
na-adjective
2.
mercenary, self-interested, calculating

adverb
sometime, someday, one day, some time or other, the other day, in due course, in time(usually kana)

noun, auxillary suru verb
success, hit

Godan-bu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to shout, to cry, to scream, to shriek, to yell, to exclaim
2.
to clamor (for or against), to clamour (for or against)

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
passing (a test, examination, etc.)
noun
2.
pass (for admission, transport, etc.), ticket
noun, auxillary suru verb
3.
pass (of a ball)(sports term)
4.
(giving something a) pass, skipping (one's turn)
noun
5.
path (file, directory, graphics)(computer term)

Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
1.
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby), to embrace, to hug(literary or formal term)
2.
to have (a thought or feeling), to hold, to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.), to harbor, to bear (a grudge, ill will, etc.), to entertain (hope, illusions, etc.), to cherish (e.g. an ambition)
Other readings:
懐く【いだく】

numeric
1.
one-tenth, one percent (one-tenth of a wari), 3 mm (one-tenth of a sun), 2.4 mm (one-tenth of a mon, a traditional unit used to measure shoe sizes), 0.1 degree (one-tenth of a do, used to measure body temperature on any temperature scale)
noun
2.
one-quarter of a ryō (obsolete unit of currency)
3.
thickness
4.
advantageous circumstances
5.
one-tenth of a monme of silver

noun, auxillary suru verb
emphasis, highlight, stress, stressed point

noun, auxillary suru verb
guarantee, security, assurance, pledge, warranty
Other readings:
保障【ほしょう】

noun, no-adjective
symptoms, condition (of a patient)

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
1.
evening(only relevant for 夕べ)
2.
last night, yesterday evening(usu. 昨夜)
Other readings:
昨夜【ゆうべ】
昨夜【さくや】
昨夜【ゆんべ】

noun
extent, scope, sphere, range, span

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
engagement, betrothal

adverb
1.
at once, immediately, right away, without delay
2.
directly (face, lead to, etc.), automatically (mean, result in, etc.)

na-adjective, noun
careful, cautious, prudent, discreet, deliberate
See also:軽率 (antonym)

noun, noun (suffix)
(one's) self, oneself

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

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
middle of the night, dead of night
Other readings:
夜なか【よなか】

noun
age, era, period, date

noun
1.
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling
See also:お土産
2.
present brought by a visitor
3.
something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation), unwelcome gift, disservice(usu. お土産)

noun
1.
laugh, laughter
See also:笑う
2.
smile
See also:笑う
3.
sneer(esp. 嗤い)
See also:笑う
4.
sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
Other readings:
咲い【わらい】
嗤い【わらい】
【わらい】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

Godan-su verb, intransitive verb, transitive verb
to increase, to grow

na-adjective, noun
zealous, enthusiastic, ardent, fervent, keen, eager

noun
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
Other readings:
ゾウ

noun
dress

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
trial, judgement, judgment

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to cross over, to cross, to pass through, to pass over (out of), to go beyond, to go past(esp. 越える)
2.
to exceed, to surpass, to be more (than)(esp. 超える)
Other readings:
超える【こえる】

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
guidance, leading (the way), showing around
2.
information, notice, notification
3.
announcement (of one's arrival)
4.
invitation
5.
acquaintance, knowledge
Other readings:
案内【あない】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

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, auxillary suru verb
travel, trip, journey

noun, auxillary suru verb
change, money exchange

noun, auxillary suru verb
dance
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