Vocabulary list for JLPT N3

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Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to want, to wish for
2.
to request, to demand, to require, to ask for
3.
to seek, to search for, to look for, to pursue (pleasure), to hunt (a job)
4.
to purchase, to buy(polite language)
See also:買う

noun
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
Other readings:
ゾウ

noun
parting, separation, farewell, (lateral) branch, fork, offshoot, division, section

noun
1.
information, news, intelligence, advices
2.
information, data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.

Godan-u verb, intransitive verb
1.
to get drunk, to become intoxicated
2.
to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle), to become nauseated
3.
to be elated, to be exalted, to be spellbound, to be in raptures
Other readings:
酔う【えう】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
commodity, article of commerce, goods, stock, merchandise

noun
1.
knee
2.
lap, knee and thigh (while sitting)
Other readings:
ヒザ

noun, auxillary suru verb
publication
Other readings:
出板【しゅっぱん】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

noun
bench

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.)
counter
2.
counter for occurrences
noun, noun (suffix)
3.
strength (of glasses), glasses prescription
4.
alcohol content (percentage), alcohol by volume
noun
5.
extent, degree, limit
6.
presence of mind, composure
See also:度を失う

noun
fish
All readings:
【さかな】
【うお】

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

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

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

adverb, no-adjective
1.
much more, still more, all the more, more than ever
noun, no-adjective
2.
single layer (or storey, etc.)
adverb
3.
rather, sooner, preferably(archaism)
See also:いっそ

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

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
broadcast, broadcasting

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
to use, to make use of, to utilize, to utilise

noun
1.
learning, scholarship, study, erudition, knowledge, education
noun (suffix)
2.
study of ..., -ology, -ics

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

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

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

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to divide
2.
to cut, to halve, to separate, to split, to rip
3.
to break, to crack, to smash
4.
to dilute
5.
to fall below
6.
to discount
7.
to step over (a line, etc.)

noun
(human) life (i.e. conception to death)

noun
1.
case (e.g. receptacle, condition, event, legal action, letter style, etc.)
2.
Computer-Aided Software Engineering, CASE(computer term)
Other readings:
ケイス

na-adjective, noun
huge, gigantic, enormous

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
pride, boast

adverb, conjunction
furthermore, again, after all, more and more, moreover, even more(usually kana)

noun
1.
energy(physics term)
2.
energy, strength, power, stamina, get-up-and-go
3.
energy source, energy resource(abbreviation)
4.
food energy, calories
Other readings:
エネルギ[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

noun
situation, (present) state of affairs, circumstances(often with a negative connotation)
Other readings:
事体【じたい】

noun
1.
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.), cultivated land, vegetable plot, kitchen garden, plantation
noun, suffix
2.
field (of specialization), sphere, area(only relevant for はたけ)(ばたけ when suf)
3.
womb, birth, birthplace(colloquialism)(only relevant for はたけ)
Other readings:
【はた】
【はたけ】
【はた】

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
fire fighting
noun
2.
fire department, fire brigade

noun, auxillary suru verb
smiling face, smile

noun
incident, affair, happening, event
Other readings:
出来事【できこと】[1]
出来ごと【できごと】
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
refereeing, trial, judgement, judgment, umpire, referee
Other readings:
審判【しんばん】

noun, auxillary suru verb
effort, exertion, endeavour, endeavor, hard work, striving

noun
liking, taste, choice

noun
aroma, fragrance, scent, smell
Other readings:
薫り【かおり】
馨り【かおり】
【かおり】[1]
【かおり】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun
footpath, walkway, sidewalk

めん
gomennasai
expression
I beg your pardon, excuse me(usually kana)
Other readings:
ごめんなさい《ご免なさい》

noun
stop (bus, tram, etc.), station, stopping place

noun, auxillary suru verb
stimulus, impetus, incentive, encouragement, motivation, provocation, excitement, thrill
Other readings:
刺戟【しげき】
剌激【しげき】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

adverb
at the most, at best, to the utmost, as much (far) as possible(usually kana)
Other readings:
せいぜい《精精》

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
imitating, copying, mimicry
2.
behavior, behaviour, action, conduct
Other readings:
マネ

noun
passport

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

pronoun
1.
what
2.
you-know-what, that thing
3.
whatsit, whachamacallit, what's-his-name, what's-her-name
adverb
4.
(not) at all, (not) in the slightest(with neg. sentence)
interjection
5.
what?, huh?(indicates surprise)
6.
hey!(indicates anger or irritability)
7.
oh, no (it's fine), why (it's nothing), oh (certainly not)(used to dismiss someone's worries, concerns, etc.)

Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
1.
to become less crowded, to thin out, to get empty
2.
to be hungry

noun
confectionery, sweets, candy, cake
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