Vocabulary list for JLPT N3

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interjection
1.
by no means, never!, well, I never!, you don't say!, certainly (not)(usually kana)
noun, no-adjective
2.
something unexpected, emergency(usually kana)
noun
3.
currently, for the time being, presently, for now(usually kana, archaism)
adverb, no-adjective
4.
indeed, really, truly, unexpectedly(usually kana, obscure)
See also:本当に

adverb
most, extremely
Other readings:
最も【もとも】[1]
尤も【もっとも】
尤も【もとも】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
1.
to receive, to get, to accept, to take, to buy(humble language, usually kana)
See also:貰う
2.
to eat, to drink(humble language, polite language, usually kana)
3.
to be crowned with, to wear (on one's head), to have (on top)(usually kana)(orig. meaning)
4.
to have (as one's leader), to live under (a ruler), to install (a president)(usually kana)
auxiliary verb, Godan-ku verb
5.
to get somebody to do something(humble language, usually kana)(follows a verb in "-te" form)
Other readings:
いただく《戴く》

noun, auxillary suru verb
inspection (e.g. customs, factory), examination, scan (e.g. MRI, PET, etc.)

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to bark, to howl, to bay, to bellow
2.
to howl (e.g. of the wind), to roar
3.
to yell, to cry, to moan, to grunt
Other readings:
吠る【ほえる】[1]
吼える【ほえる】
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

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

no-adjective, adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
everyday, daily, ordinary, usual, routine, regular

noun
1.
buttocks, behind, rump, bottom, hips
2.
undersurface, bottom
3.
last place, end
4.
consequence
Other readings:
【しり】
【しり】

noun
humor, humour
Other readings:
ヒューマー

na-adjective, noun
pleasant, delightful, enjoyable, joyful, cheerful, amusing, happy

prefix
un-, non-, negative prefix

noun
sofa, couch
All readings:
ソファ
ソファー

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
to cut (grass, hair, etc.), to mow, to clip, to trim, to prune, to shear, to reap, to harvest
Other readings:
苅る【かる】

noun, auxillary suru verb
skating (esp. ice), skate, skates

noun
1.
shape, form, figure, posture, pose
2.
appearance
3.
state, situation
na-adjective, no-adjective, noun
4.
suitable, fit, reasonable
noun (suffix)
5.
about(after an age)
Other readings:
格好【かっこ】
恰好【かっこう】
恰好【かっこ】
カッコ

Ichidan verb
to feel, to sense, to experience

adverb
how, how much

noun
opinion, point of view

na-adjective, noun
various, varied, diverse, all sorts of
Other readings:
様様【さまざま】

noun, no-adjective
each other, one another
See also:お互い

noun, auxillary suru verb
observation, survey, watching

noun, na-adjective
1.
stinginess, miserliness, penny-pinching, cheeseparing, miser, pinchpenny, skinflint, cheapskate, tightwad, niggard(also written 吝嗇)
2.
shabby, cheap, mangy, poor
3.
petty, narrow-minded, quibbling, mean-spirited
4.
bad luck, ill omen, glitch
All readings:
ケチ
けち

noun
rubbish, trash, garbage, refuse(usually kana)
Other readings:
ごみ《芥》
ゴミ
あくた《芥》

noun, auxillary suru verb
preparation, arrangements, getting ready, provision, setup, reserving

noun
1.
opponent, rival, adversary
See also:味方 (antonym)
2.
menace, danger, threat, enemy

noun, auxillary suru verb
commuting to school, school commute

noun
results, record, grades, marks

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
set (of items)(pronounced ぐみ as a suffix)
2.
group (of people), class (of students), company (esp. construction), family (i.e. mafia), team
noun
3.
typesetting, composition
Other readings:
組み【くみ】

noun, auxillary suru verb
injury (to animate object), hurt(usually kana)
Other readings:
ケガ

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

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

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
lesson
2.
section (in an organization), division, department
counter
3.
counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)

noun, auxillary suru verb
going through, going via, going by way of
Other readings:
経由【けいゆう】

mochiageru
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to elevate, to raise, to lift up
2.
to flatter, to extol, to praise to the sky
Other readings:
持上げる【もちあげる】

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

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

noun, no-adjective
1.
old person, elderly person, senior citizen
noun
2.
trustee of the Japan Sumo Association, retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay(sumo term)
3.
senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate)
4.
important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
All readings:
年寄り【としより】
年寄【としより】
年より【としより】

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
since, henceforth

noun
will, volition, intention, intent, determination

noun, auxillary suru verb, na-adjective
1.
worry, concern, anxiety, uneasiness, fear
noun, auxillary suru verb
2.
care, help, aid, assistance

noun, auxillary suru verb
memorization, memorisation, learning by heart
Other readings:
諳記【あんき】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

noun, no-adjective
emptiness, vacuum, blank

noun, auxillary suru verb
understanding, comprehension, appreciation, sympathy

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
proof, verification, certification

adjective
1.
terrible, dreadful, terrifying, frightening
2.
surprising, startling, tremendous, amazing(often as 恐ろしく)
Other readings:
怖ろしい【おそろしい】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

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

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