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

noun
•
brake

suru verb (special)
•
to punish, to penalize, to penalise

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

noun
•
passenger
Other readings:
乗客【じょうかく】

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
theory, doctrine
noun
2.
opinion, view
3.
rumour, rumor, gossip, hearsay

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be idle, to slacken
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
2.
to neglect (e.g. one's work)
See also:怠る
Other readings:
懶ける【なまける】

noun
•
dawn, daybreak
Other readings:
夜明【よあけ】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

numeric
•
four(肆 is used in legal documents)
All readings:
四【し】
、
四【よん】
、
四【よ】
、
4【し】
、
肆【し】

Godan-gu verb, transitive verb
1.
to connect, to link together(usually kana)
2.
to tie, to fasten, to restrain(usually kana)
3.
to maintain, to preserve, to keep(usually kana)
4.
to transfer (phone call), to put a person through(usually kana)
5.
to hedge, to buy or sell forward(usually kana)

noun, prefix, suffix
1.
medium, average, middle
noun
2.
moderation
3.
middle school(abbreviation)
See also:中一,  中学校
4.
China(abbreviation)
See also:中国
5.
volume two (of three)(abbreviation)
See also:中巻
noun (suffix)
6.
during (a certain time when one did or is doing something), under (construction, etc.), while
See also:話し中
7.
in, out of, of the

adjective
1.
skillful, skilful, clever, expert, wise, successful(usually kana)(esp. 上手い,巧い)
2.
delicious, appetizing, appetising, tasty(usually kana)(esp. 旨い,美味い,甘い)
3.
fortunate, splendid, promising(usually kana)(esp. 旨い)
All readings:
うまい《上手い》
、
うまい《美味い》
、
うまい《旨い》
、
うまい《巧い》
、
うまい《甘い》
、
うまい《美い》

noun
•
king(honorific language)
Other readings:
王さま【おうさま】

noun
1.
fault, defect, flaw, weak point, weakness, shortcoming, drawback
See also:美点 (antonym)
2.
failure (in an examination), failing grade

noun
1.
board, plank
2.
sheet (of metal), plate (of glass), pane, slab
3.
cutting board, chopping board
See also:俎板
4.
chef (esp. of high-end Japanese cuisine), cook(abbreviation)(usu. as 板さん)
5.
stage (i.e. at a theatre)

noun
1.
district, region, area, locality
2.
the country, countryside, the provinces, rural area
See also:中央 (antonym)
3.
civilian society(Imperial Army jargon)

suru verb (special)
•
to concern, to be related

noun
1.
expert, learned person
noun, noun (suffix)
2.
doctor, PhD, Dr.(colloquialism)
noun
3.
instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period)
4.
pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
See also:墨譜

noun
1.
sprout, shoot, bud
2.
germinal disk (in an egg)
See also:胚盤

noun
1.
letter (of alphabet), character
2.
writing(only relevant for もんじ)
Other readings:
文字【もんじ】

noun
1.
one person(esp. 一人, 1人)
2.
being alone, being by oneself(only relevant for ひとり)
See also:一人で
3.
being single, being unmarried(only relevant for ひとり)(esp. 独り)
adverb
4.
by oneself, alone(only relevant for ひとり)
5.
just, only, simply(usually kana)(only relevant for ひとり)(with neg. sentence)
All readings:
一人【ひとり】
、
一人【いちにん】
、
1人【ひとり】
、
1人【いちにん】
、
独り【ひとり】

noun, no-adjective
•
scholar

noun
1.
nature (of a person)
2.
sex
3.
gender
suffix
4.
-ty, -ity, -ness, -cy(indicating quality or condition)

noun
•
(in) the middle of, (in) the midst of, (in) the course of, (at) the height of
Other readings:
最中【さなか】
、
さ中【さなか】

noun
1.
example(esp. 例え)
2.
simile, metaphor, allegory, fable, parable(esp. 喩え, 譬え)
Other readings:
喩え【たとえ】
、
譬え【たとえ】

no-adjective, adverb, noun
1.
practicality, practical
2.
reality, actuality, actual conditions
3.
bhutakoti (limit of reality)(Buddhist term)

noun
•
age, era, period, date

noun
•
coal
Other readings:
石炭【いしずみ】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

conjunction
1.
moreover, furthermore(usually kana)
2.
nevertheless, and yet(usually kana)
Other readings:
しかも《而も》
、
しかも《併も》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun, no-adjective
1.
centre, center, middle, heart
2.
metropolis, capital city, central government
See also:地方 (antonym)

noun
•
prices of commodities, prices (in general), cost-of-living

noun
•
railroad, railway, rail transport

noun
1.
assistant, helper
2.
assistant (to a professor)(only relevant for じょしゅ)
Other readings:
助手【すけて】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

na-adjective, adverb, noun, no-adjective
•
unfortunately, Sorry, but ...(usually kana)
Other readings:
あいにく《合憎》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun
•
picnic

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

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
•
to occur, to happen
Other readings:
起る【おこる】

Godan-tsu verb
1.
to shoot (at)(usu. 撃つ)
2.
to attack, to defeat, to destroy, to avenge
Other readings:
討つ【うつ】
、
射つ【うつ】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun
1.
letter (of alphabet), character
2.
writing(only relevant for もんじ)
All readings:
文字【もじ】
、
文字【もんじ】

noun
•
(suffering) damage, injury, harm

adverb
•
(at) any time, always, at all times, whenever(usually kana)
Other readings:
なんどきでも《何時でも》

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

noun
•
question, query
Other readings:
問【とい】

noun
1.
birth, birthplace
noun (suffix), no-adjective
2.
born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
Other readings:
生れ【うまれ】

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be added to, to be appended
2.
to join in (e.g. a group of friends), to participate
3.
to increase (e.g. heat), to gain in (e.g. influence), to grow, to gather (speed)
4.
to be applied (e.g. heat, pressure), to be exerted
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