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The full Japanese vocabulary deck used inside vocabcraft, listed here in frequency order and split by JLPT level. Every word has a mnemonic image generated specifically for it, native audio, and example sentences inside the app.

JLPT N5

663 words at the N5 (absolute beginner) level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

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  1. #1
    こんにちはkonnichiwa
    hello; good afternoon (daytime greeting)
  2. #2
    ありがとうarigatou
    thank you (used to express gratitude)
  3. #3
    はいhai
    yes; OK (agreeing/responding)
  4. #4
    いいえiie
    no (a polite way to disagree or refuse)
  5. #5
    私watashi
    I; me (polite/neutral first-person pronoun)
  6. #6
    名前namae
    name (a person’s or thing’s name)
  7. #7
    おはようohayou
    Good morning (greeting used in the morning)
  8. #8
    いいii
    good or fine in quality or condition.
  9. #9
    何nani
    what (question word; also used as “something” in some patterns)なに or なん
  10. #10
    誰dare
    who (which person)
  11. #11
    これkore
    this (thing near the speaker; “this one”)
  12. #12
    それsore
    that (one); that thing (near the listener / previously mentioned)
  13. #13
    あれare
    that (thing) over there; that (one) (not near the speaker)
  14. #14
    どれdore
    which one (of several options)?
  15. #15
    このkono
    this (used before a noun to indicate something close to the speaker)
  16. #16
    そのsono
    that (referring to something near the listener or already mentioned), used before a noun
  17. #17
    あのano
    that (over there) (used before a noun; listener and speaker both know which one)
  18. #18
    どのdono
    which (used before a noun to ask which one among several)
  19. #19
    いくらikura
    how much (money/price)?
  20. #20
    わかるwakaru
    to understand; to know
  21. #21
    行くiku
    to go (to a place)
  22. #22
    来るkuru
    to come (to the speaker’s place / toward the speaker)
  23. #23
    お願いしますonegaishimasu
    Please (polite request asking someone to do something or give a favor)
  24. #24
    よろしくyoroshiku
    Please; I ask a favor (short for よろしくお願いします)
  25. #25
    見るmiru
    to see; to look at; to watch (something)
  26. #26
    はじめましてhajimemashite
    Nice to meet you; a greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.
  27. #27
    こんばんはkonbanwa
    good evening
  28. #28
    おやすみoyasumi
    Good night (casual greeting said before sleeping)
  29. #29
    さようならsayounara
    goodbye (used when parting)
  30. #30
    ごちそうさまgochisousama
    Thank you for the meal (said after finishing eating)
  31. #31
    いただきますitadakimasu
    Polite phrase said before a meal meaning 'I humbly receive' to express thanks for the food
  32. #32
    いってらっしゃいitterasshai
    A farewell said to someone leaving, meaning 'take care' or 'see you later'
  33. #33
    お帰りokaeri
    welcome back (said to someone who has returned)
  34. #34
    食べるtaberu
    to eat (food)
  35. #35
    飲むnomu
    to drink (a beverage); to take (medicine)
  36. #36
    人hito
    a person; people (human beings)
  37. #37
    買うkau
    to buy (purchase) something (with money)
  38. #38
    水mizu
    water (as a drink or liquid)
  39. #39
    お金okane
    money (cash; funds)
  40. #40
    トイレtoire
    toilet; restroom; bathroom (the room)
  41. #41
    今ima
    now; the present moment (also used to mean ‘these days’ in context)
  42. #42
    今日kyou
    today (the current day)
  43. #43
    明日ashita
    tomorrow.
  44. #44
    毎日mainichi
    every day (daily)
  45. #45
    昨日kinō
    yesterday (the day before today)
  46. #46
    何時nanji
    what time (o’clock)?
  47. #47
    時間jikan
    time (duration; the amount of time)
  48. #48
    いつitsu
    when (question word)
  49. #49
    あるaru
    to exist; to be located; to have (used for non-living things, events, or possessions)
  50. #50
    いるiru
    to exist; to be located; to have (used for living things, or possessions)
  51. #51
    どうぞdōzo
    please (go ahead / feel free)
  52. #52
    すみませんsumimasen
    Excuse me — used to get someone's attention or to politely pass by
  53. #53
    できるdekiru
    to be able to; can
  54. #54
    言うiu
    to say or to tell.
  55. #55
    聞くkiku
    to listen (to), hear (carefully)
  56. #56
    話すhanasu
    to speak; to talk (say words)
  57. #57
    おじゃましますojamashimasu
    Excuse me for disturbing you (polite; used when entering someone's home or interrupting)
  58. #58
    読むyomu
    to read (a book, text, etc.)
  59. #59
    書くkaku
    to write (letters/words)
  60. #60
    帰るkaeru
    to go home; to return (to a place you were before)
  61. #61
    家ie
    house; home (one’s place of living)
  62. #62
    仕事shigoto
    work (job; tasks you do as part of your job)
  63. #63
    友達tomodachi
    friend (a buddy; someone you are on friendly terms with)
  64. #64
    まあまあmaa maa
    so-so; not particularly good or bad
  65. #65
    欲しいhoshii
    want (something); desire (something)
  66. #66
    おいしいoishii
    delicious; tasty (good to eat)
  67. #67
    くださいkudasai
    please (polite request; often used after the te-form of a verb or after a noun, as in “please give me …”)'}],
  68. #68
    ごめんなさいgomen nasai
    a polite apology; "I'm sorry"
  69. #69
    乗るnoru
    to ride; to get on (a vehicle)
  70. #70
    大丈夫daijoubu
    okay; all right (no problem)
  71. #71
    ちょっとchotto
    a little; a bit (small amount/degree)
  72. #72
    ではdewa
    as for; in the case of (topic/condition marker; で + は)
  73. #73
    じゃja
    then; well; in that case (casual sentence/transition word, often at the start of a sentence)
  74. #74
    元気genki
    healthy; well (feeling good physically/mentally)
  75. #75
    すぐにsugu ni
    immediately; right away (without delay)
  76. #76
    もっとmotto
    more; (to a) greater extent (used to increase degree/amount)
  77. #77
    少しsukoshi
    a little; a bit (small amount or small degree)
  78. #78
    店mise
    shop; store (a place that sells things)
  79. #79
    本hon
    a book (written/printed volume)
  80. #80
    物mono
    a thing; an object (stuff)
  81. #81
    持つmotsu
    to hold (in your hand) / to carry (have with you)
  82. #82
    使うtsukau
    to use (a thing, tool, money, time, etc.) in order to do something or achieve something
  83. #83
    作るtsukuru
    to make; to create (something)
  84. #84
    出るderu
    to go out; to leave; to come out (appear)
  85. #85
    ここkoko
    here; this place (near the speaker)
  86. #86
    あそこasoko
    there (referring to a location that is not close to the speaker or listener) is distinctive.
  87. #87
    そこsoko
    that place near the listener; there
  88. #88
    どこdoko
    where (which place)
  89. #89
    好きsuki
    liked; favorite (something you like)
  90. #90
    待つmatsu
    to wait (for someone/something)
  91. #91
    会うau
    to meet or encounter someone.
  92. #92
    中naka
    inside; middle (of something)
  93. #93
    前mae
    in front of; the space ahead (front)
  94. #94
    下shita
    under; below; beneath (a position/location)
  95. #95
    上ue
    top; upper part; above (a higher place/position)
  96. #96
    時計tokei
    a clock or watch (a timepiece)
  97. #97
    良いii
    good; nice (quality/condition)
  98. #98
    大きいookii
    big; large (in size)
  99. #99
    小さいchiisai
    small (in size)
  100. #100
    円en
    the Japanese currency (yen)
  101. #101
    一ichi
    one (the number 1), first, beginning
  102. #102
    二ni
    two (the number 2) / second (in order)
  103. #103
    三san
    three (the number 3)
  104. #104
    四yon / shi
    the number four (4)
  105. #105
    五go
    five (the number 5)
  106. #106
    六roku
    six (the number 6)
  107. #107
    七nana / shichi
    seven (the number 7)
  108. #108
    八hachi
    eight (the number 8)
  109. #109
    九kyuu / ku
    nine (the number 9)
  110. #110
    十juu
    ten (the number 10)
  111. #111
    二十nijuu
    the number twenty (20)
  112. #112
    百hyaku
    one hundred (100)
  113. #113
    千sen
    one thousand (the number 1,000)
  114. #114
    万man
    ten thousand (10,000; a unit used in counting and large numbers)
  115. #115
    卵tamago
    egg (food; also an egg from an animal)
  116. #116
    野菜yasai
    vegetables (as food)
  117. #117
    牛乳gyuunyuu
    milk (cow’s milk)
  118. #118
    パンpan
    bread (including rolls, sliced bread, etc.)
  119. #119
    ご飯gohan
    cooked rice (the staple food)
  120. #120
    料理ryouri
    cooking; cuisine (food as a style/type)
  121. #121
    お茶ocha
    tea (especially Japanese green tea; also a tea drink in general)
  122. #122
    まだmada
    still; not yet (something continues or hasn’t happened up to now)
  123. #123
    車kuruma
    car; vehicle (esp. a car)
  124. #124
    教えるoshieru
    to teach; to tell (someone information)
  125. #125
    見せるmiseru
    to show (someone something); to let someone see (something)
  126. #126
    こちらkochira
    this way; this direction (polite) / please come this way (polite)
  127. #127
    そちらsochira
    that way / over there (polite "there") (often used to refer to the listener’s side or a location away from the speaker)
  128. #128
    あちらachira
    over there (referring to a distant location)
  129. #129
    どちらdochira
    which one (of two )
  130. #130
    みんなminna
    everyone (all the people in a group)
  131. #131
    一つhitotsu
    one (thing); one item (used for counting)
  132. #132
    二つfutatsu
    two (things); two items (counter word)
  133. #133
    三つmittsu
    three (traditional Japanese counting word; also used to mean “three items”)
  134. #134
    四つyottsu
    four (things); the number 4 (traditional Japanese counting)
  135. #135
    五つitsutsu
    five (things); the number 5 (in the traditional counting style)
  136. #136
    六つmuttsu
    six (things); the number 6 (used for counting items, often in traditional counting)
  137. #137
    七つnanatsu
    seven (things); the number 7 (traditional counting word)
  138. #138
    八つyattsu
    eight (things); a set of eight (used when counting with the native Japanese system)
  139. #139
    九つkokonotsu
    nine (things); nine (traditional Japanese counting word for general items)
  140. #140
    家族kazoku
    family (one’s family members)
  141. #141
    母haha
    mother; used when talking about her to others in a formal situation
  142. #142
    お母さんokāsan
    mom; mother (polite/affectionate term, used when talking to your mother or about someone’s mother)
  143. #143
    父chichi
    father (one's own dad) ; used when talking about him to others in a formal situation
  144. #144
    お父さんotōsan
    dad; father (polite/affectionate term, often used when addressing someone’s father or talking about your own father)
  145. #145
    夫otto
    husband (a person's spouse) ; used when talking about her to others in a formal situation
  146. #146
    ご主人goshujin
    polite term for someone's husband
  147. #147
    旦那さんdannasan
    someone's husband
  148. #148
    妻tsuma
    wife ; used when talking about her to others in a formal situation)
  149. #149
    奥さんokusan
    (someone’s) wife; married woman (polite)
  150. #150
    兄ani
    (one’s) older brother (used when talking about your own older brother in a formal situation)
  151. #151
    お兄さんoniisan
    (someone else’s) older brother (also used to address your own)
  152. #152
    姉ane
    older sister (your own; used when talking about her to others in a formal situation)
  153. #153
    お姉さんonee-san
    older sister (someone’s older sister; also used to address your own)
  154. #154
    弟otōto
    younger brother (your own or someone else’s)
  155. #155
    妹imouto
    younger sister (your own, or someone else’s)
  156. #156
    祖父sofu
    grandfather; the father of one's parent; used when talking about him to others in a formal situation
  157. #157
    おじいさんojiisan
    grandfather; elderly man (polite)
  158. #158
    祖母sobo
    grandmother (one's parent's mother) ; used when talking about her to others in a formal situation)
  159. #159
    おばあさんobaasan
    grandmother; elderly woman (polite)
  160. #160
    先生sensei
    teacher; instructor (also used as a respectful title for doctors, etc.)
  161. #161
    子供kodomo
    child; kid (often used collectively: children)
  162. #162
    学校gakkou
    school (educational institution)
  163. #163
    言葉kotoba
    words (language; spoken or written expressions)
  164. #164
    習うnarau
    to learn (a skill/subject) from someone; to take lessons (in) / study under a teacher
  165. #165
    覚えるoboeru
    to memorize; to learn (something by heart)
  166. #166
    部屋heya
    room (a room in a house/building)
  167. #167
    座るsuwaru
    to sit down (to take a seat)
  168. #168
    歩くaruku
    to walk
  169. #169
    出かけるdekakeru
    to go out (leave home to go somewhere)
  170. #170
    起きるokiru
    to wake up (from sleep)
  171. #171
    寝るneru
    to sleep (go to bed)
  172. #172
    知るshiru
    to know (a fact); to learn/find out (information)
  173. #173
    どうもdoumo
    thanks (casual; often shortened from どうもありがとう)
  174. #174
    さあsaa
    an interjection used to start or prompt an action (like “okay/now/come on”)
  175. #175
    じゃあjaa
    well then; okay then (used to move the conversation forward or switch topics)
  176. #176
    いくつikutsu
    how many (asking quantity)?
  177. #177
    誰かdareka
    someone; somebody; anyone (depending on context)
  178. #178
    なぜnaze
    why
  179. #179
    薬kusuri
    medicine; drug (something you take/use to treat illness)
  180. #180
    電話denwa
    a phone call; telephone (the phone)
  181. #181
    鍵kagi
    a key (for a lock)
  182. #182
    番号bangou
    a number (used as an ID label, e.g., phone number, room number, ticket number)
  183. #183
    飲み物nomimono
    a drink; a beverage (something you drink)
  184. #184
    お菓子okashi
    sweets; snacks (especially sweet foods like candy, cookies)
  185. #185
    体karada
    body (a person’s physical body)
  186. #186
    手te
    hand (part of the body)
  187. #187
    足ashi
    a leg or foot (part of the body) for walking or standing.
  188. #188
    鼻hana
    nose (the body part)
  189. #189
    耳mimi
    ear (body part)
  190. #190
    目me
    eye (body part) / eyes (someone’s gaze)
  191. #191
    お腹onaka
    stomach; belly; abdomen (also used to mean hunger/appetite)
  192. #192
    頭atama
    head or mind, used to refer to the physical head or metaphorically to thinking or intelligence.
  193. #193
    歯ha
    tooth (teeth)
  194. #194
    口kuchi
    mouth (on a person or animal)
  195. #195
    開けるakeru
    to open something (like a door or window).
  196. #196
    閉めるshimeru
    to close (something) (e.g., a door, window, lid) / to shut (something)
  197. #197
    入れるireru
    to put in; to insert; to add (into something)
  198. #198
    低いhikui
    low (in height, level, pitch, or amount)
  199. #199
    忘れるwasureru
    to forget (something)
  200. #200
    皆さんminasan
    everyone; all of you (polite address to a group)
  201. #201
    自分jibun
    oneself; myself/yourself/himself/etc. (depending on context)
  202. #202
    一緒issho
    together (with someone); at the same time/in the same situation (as someone)
  203. #203
    頼むtanomu
    to ask (someone) to do something; to request a favor or help
  204. #204
    どうしてdoushite
    why (for what reason)?
  205. #205
    本当hontou
    true; real (not fake)
  206. #206
    とてもtotemo
    very; really (to a high degree)
  207. #207
    たくさんtakusan
    a lot; many; much (in large quantity)
  208. #208
    取るtoru
    to take (pick up; take hold of)
  209. #209
    出すdasu
    to take out; to put out (remove from inside/hidden place)
  210. #210
    置くoku
    to put (something) down; to place (something) somewhere (and leave it there)
  211. #211
    付けるtsukeru
    to attach; to put on (something onto something else)
  212. #212
    消すkesu
    to erase (writing/data) or delete (a file/message)
  213. #213
    晴れhare
    clear/sunny weather (a clear day)
  214. #214
    晴れるhareru
    to clear up (weather); to become sunny/clear after clouds or rain)
  215. #215
    洗うarau
    to wash (something)
  216. #216
    雪yuki
    snow (as weather or snow on the ground)
  217. #217
    週shuu
    week (a seven-day period)
  218. #218
    降るfuru
    to fall (rain, snow, etc.)
  219. #219
    立つtatsu
    to stand (up) / be standing (upright)
  220. #220
    曇りkumori
    cloudiness; cloudy weather (overcast)
  221. #221
    曇るkumoru
    to become cloudy (weather/sky)
  222. #222
    休むyasumu
    to rest; take a break (stop working/doing something for a while)
  223. #223
    入るhairu
    to enter (go into a place) / to come in (be included)
  224. #224
    寒いsamui
    cold (weather/temperature; also feeling cold)
  225. #225
    暖かいatatakai
    warm in temperature or feeling.
  226. #226
    涼しいsuzushii
    cool (pleasantly cool, not cold)
  227. #227
    会社kaisha
    company (business/firm)
  228. #228
    働くhataraku
    to work (do a job; be employed)
  229. #229
    勉強benkyou
    study (schoolwork; learning)
  230. #230
    朝ご飯asagohan
    breakfast (morning meal)
  231. #231
    昼ご飯hirugohan
    lunch (midday meal)
  232. #232
    晩ご飯bangohan
    dinner; evening meal
  233. #233
    新しいatarashii
    new or fresh in state or quality.
  234. #234
    古いfurui
    old (not new; having existed for a long time)
  235. #235
    高いtakai
    high; tall (of something’s height/level)
  236. #236
    安いyasui
    cheap; inexpensive (low price)
  237. #237
    入口iriguchi
    entrance (a place where you enter)
  238. #238
    出口deguchi
    exit (a way out; exit area/door)
  239. #239
    道michi
    road; path; way (a route you travel)
  240. #240
    右migi
    right (direction/side)
  241. #241
    左hidari
    left (direction/side)
  242. #242
    まっすぐmassugu
    straight (not curved; directly)
  243. #243
    曲がるmagaru
    to turn (change direction)
  244. #244
    渡るwataru
    to cross (a road, bridge, river, etc.) as a person/thing moves from one side to the other
  245. #245
    着くtsuku
    to arrive (reach a place)
  246. #246
    止まるtomaru
    to stop; to come to a halt
  247. #247
    天気tenki
    weather (weather conditions)
  248. #248
    雨ame
    rain (weather/raindrops)
  249. #249
    暑いatsui
    hot (referring to weather or the ambient temperature)
  250. #250
    学生gakusei
    student (usually at a school/university)
  251. #251
    外国人gaikokujin
    a foreigner; a person from another country (in Japan)
  252. #252
    国kuni
    country (nation)
  253. #253
    方kata
    person (polite way to refer to someone)
  254. #254
    箸hashi
    chopsticks (used for eating)
  255. #255
    いちばんichiban
    the most; number one (superlative)
  256. #256
    あまりamari
    (with a negative) not very; not much; not really (used to weaken a statement)
  257. #257
    ペットpetto
    a pet (an animal kept at home)
  258. #258
    時々tokidoki
    sometimes; occasionally (at intervals)
  259. #259
    いつもitsumo
    always; usually (habitually)
  260. #260
    もうmou
    already (something has happened sooner than expected) ("already") / (not) anymore (with negatives)
  261. #261
    果物kudamono
    fruit (as food)
  262. #262
    塩shio
    salt (used for food)
  263. #263
    靴kutsu
    shoes (footwear)
  264. #264
    年toshi / nen
    year (as a unit of time; also used for age/years old)
  265. #265
    明るいakarui
    bright (having a lot of light)
  266. #266
    楽しいtanoshii
    fun; enjoyable; pleasant (you feel happy doing it)
  267. #267
    かわいいkawaii
    cute; adorable (pleasantly charming in appearance or behavior)
  268. #268
    でもdemo
    but; however (contrasts with what was said before)
  269. #269
    そしてsoshite
    and; and then (linking to the next thing in a sequence)
  270. #270
    それからsorekara
    after that; then (next in time/sequence)
  271. #271
    犬inu
    dog (animal)
  272. #272
    猫neko
    cat
  273. #273
    男の子otoko no ko
    boy (male child)
  274. #274
    女の子onnanoko
    girl (female child/young girl)
  275. #275
    男otoko
    man (male person)
  276. #276
    女onna
    woman; female (person)
  277. #277
    所tokoro
    place; spot (a location, point, or area)
  278. #278
    近いchikai
    near; close (in distance, time, or relationship)
  279. #279
    遠いtooi
    far (distant)
  280. #280
    外soto / gai
    outside (the exterior; outdoors)
  281. #281
    ドアdoa
    a door (e.g., a room door, car door)
  282. #282
    テレビterebi
    television (TV)
  283. #283
    ベッドbeddo
    bed (furniture for sleeping)
  284. #284
    玄関genkan
    entryway (the area just inside a building’s main entrance, where you take off shoes)
  285. #285
    台所daidokoro
    kitchen (the room/place where you cook)
  286. #286
    テーブルteeburu
    a table (furniture)
  287. #287
    机tsukue
    desk (table for studying or working)
  288. #288
    窓mado
    window (in a building, car, etc.)
  289. #289
    いすisu
    chair; seat (furniture)
  290. #290
    お風呂ofuro
    bath; bathtub; (taking) a bath (everyday use)
  291. #291
    シャワーshawaa
    a shower (for bathing)
  292. #292
    浴びるabiru
    to bathe; to wash oneself (take a shower or pour water over oneself)
  293. #293
    住むsumu
    to live (in a place); to reside (somewhere)
  294. #294
    遊ぶasobu
    to play or have fun.
  295. #295
    食べ物tabemono
    food (things to eat)
  296. #296
    お弁当obentou
    boxed lunch; packed meal (often homemade or bought as a set)
  297. #297
    電気denki
    electricity (electric power)
  298. #298
    切符kippu
    a ticket (especially for trains/buses, admission, etc.)
  299. #299
    バスbasu
    bus (vehicle)
  300. #300
    自転車jitensha
    bicycle; bike (vehicle you pedal)
  301. #301
    タクシーtakushii
    taxi (cab)
  302. #302
    電車densha
    train (electric train; the kind used for commuter rail)
  303. #303
    飛行機hikouki
    airplane; aircraft
  304. #304
    地下鉄chikatetsu
    subway; underground train system (metro)
  305. #305
    病気byouki
    illness (being sick)
  306. #306
    医者isha
    doctor (medical doctor)
  307. #307
    大切taisetsu
    important; valuable; cherished (something you care about)
  308. #308
    質問shitsumon
    a question (asked to get information)
  309. #309
    答えるkotaeru
    to answer (a question); to reply (to someone)
  310. #310
    もう一度mou ichido
    again; one more time (once more)
  311. #311
    次tsugi
    next (the following one/time)
  312. #312
    先週senshuu
    last week (the week before this one)
  313. #313
    毎週maishuu
    every week (weekly)
  314. #314
    後ato / go
    after; later (in time)
  315. #315
    来月raigetsu
    next month (the month after this one)
  316. #316
    先月sengetsu
    last month (the previous month)
  317. #317
    毎月maitsuki
    every month
  318. #318
    全部zenbu
    all of it; everything (the whole amount)
  319. #319
    早いhayai
    early (before the expected/normal time)
  320. #320
    毎年maitoshi
    every year; annually (each year)
  321. #321
    遅いosoi
    late (not on time)
  322. #322
    多いooi
    many; a lot (in number or amount)
  323. #323
    少ないsukunai
    few; not many; not much (in quantity/amount)
  324. #324
    だんだんdandan
    gradually; little by little (over time)
  325. #325
    一人hitori
    one person; alone (by oneself)
  326. #326
    二人futari
    two people; a pair (of people)
  327. #327
    などnado
    and so on; etc. (used to give examples, not a complete list)
  328. #328
    意味imi
    meaning (what something means)
  329. #329
    話hanashi
    talk; story (what is said)
  330. #330
    違うchigau
    to be different; to not match (what’s expected or correct)
  331. #331
    それではsore de wa
    well then; in that case (used to move on, conclude, or transition)
  332. #332
    大好きdaisuki
    really like; love (something/someone)
  333. #333
    嫌いkirai
    disliked; not liked (often used as “to dislike” in patterns like 〜が嫌い)
  334. #334
    嫌iya
    unpleasant; disagreeable (feeling you don’t want to do it)
  335. #335
    きれいkirei
    pretty; clean (neat)
  336. #336
    静かshizuka
    quiet; silent (calm, not noisy)
  337. #337
    午前gozen
    a.m.; morning time (before noon)
  338. #338
    午後gogo
    afternoon (p.m.; after noon)
  339. #339
    朝asa
    morning or dawn.
  340. #340
    昼hiru
    daytime; noon; lunchtime (the middle part of the day)
  341. #341
    閉まるshimaru
    to close (e.g., a door/shop closes; something becomes shut)
  342. #342
    町machi
    town (a smaller urban area; a community)
  343. #343
    晩ban
    evening; night (as a time of day)
  344. #344
    病院byouin
    hospital
  345. #345
    夜yoru
    night (evening to nighttime)
  346. #346
    今朝kesa
    this morning (today’s morning)
  347. #347
    毎朝maiasa
    every morning (each morning)
  348. #348
    毎晩maiban
    every night; each night (usually as an adverbial time expression)
  349. #349
    レストランresutoran
    restaurant (a place to eat meals)
  350. #350
    郵便局yuubinkyoku
    post office (place where you send/receive mail)
  351. #351
    銀行ginkou
    bank (financial institution)
  352. #352
    今週konshuu
    this week (the current week)
  353. #353
    来週raishuu
    next week (the week after this one)
  354. #354
    駅eki
    train station; (transport) station (especially for trains)
  355. #355
    バス停basutei
    bus stop
  356. #356
    今月kongetsu
    this month (the current month)
  357. #357
    大学daigaku
    university; college
  358. #358
    デパートdepaato
    a department store (large retail store with many sections)
  359. #359
    今年kotoshi
    this year (the current year)
  360. #360
    来年rainen
    next year (the year after this one)
  361. #361
    去年kyonen
    last year (the previous year)
  362. #362
    始まるhajimaru
    to begin; to start (intransitive)
  363. #363
    終わるowaru
    to end; to finish
  364. #364
    掛かるkakaru
    to take (time or money); to cost (e.g., time/expense)
  365. #365
    長いnagai
    long (in length or duration)
  366. #366
    短いmijikai
    short (in length or duration)
  367. #367
    速いhayai
    fast; quick (speed or happening early)
  368. #368
    疲れるtsukareru
    to get tired; to be tired (from doing something)
  369. #369
    ええee
    yes; yeah (casual agreement/affirmation)
  370. #370
    結構kekkou
    pretty; quite (to a higher degree than expected)
  371. #371
    ゆっくりyukkuri
    slowly; taking your time
  372. #372
    呼ぶyobu
    to call (someone); to name (someone)
  373. #373
    初めてhajimete
    for the first time (not before; first occurrence)
  374. #374
    易しいyasashii
    easy (not difficult)
  375. #375
    難しいmuzukashii
    difficult; hard (not easy)
  376. #376
    なるnaru
    to become
  377. #377
    借りるkariru
    to borrow (something)
  378. #378
    貸すkasu
    to lend (something to someone) for a while (expecting it back)
  379. #379
    返すkaesu
    to return (something); to give back (something)
  380. #380
    降りるoriru
    to get off (a vehicle) / to disembark (train, bus, etc.)
  381. #381
    開くhiraku
    to open something, such as a door or book.
  382. #382
    地図chizu
    a map (a drawn guide to places/locations)
  383. #383
    公園kōen
    a park (public park)
  384. #384
    ホテルhoteru
    hotel (a place to stay)
  385. #385
    アパートapaato
    apartment (usually a rented unit)
  386. #386
    両親ryoushin
    (one’s) parents (both father and mother)
  387. #387
    何のnanno
    what kind of; what (as a modifier before a noun)
  388. #388
    要るiru
    to need; to require (something)
  389. #389
    傘kasa
    umbrella (incl. parasol)
  390. #390
    隣tonari
    next to; nearby (the adjacent place/person)
  391. #391
    後ろushiro
    the back; behind; the rear (position or location)
  392. #392
    押すosu
    to push; to press (a button, etc.) to operate something
  393. #393
    引くhiku
    to pull (draw something toward you)
  394. #394
    掛けるkakeru
    to hang (something) / to put (something) on a hook or hanger / to lay (something) over something
  395. #395
    切るkiru
    to cut (something) / to slice (something)
  396. #396
    切手kitte
    a postage stamp (stamp for mailing letters)
  397. #397
    自動車jidousha
    car; automobile (motor vehicle)
  398. #398
    ワイシャツwaishatsu
    a dress shirt (button-up shirt, usually for business)
  399. #399
    セーターseetaa
    a sweater (jumper) / knit top (usually long-sleeved)
  400. #400
    冷たいtsumetai
    cold (to the touch; of food/drink, water, air, etc.)
  401. #401
    熱いatsui
    hot (to the touch; has high temperature)
  402. #402
    休みyasumi
    a day off; a break (from work/school)
  403. #403
    大変taihen
    very; extremely (used to emphasize)
  404. #404
    多分tabun
    probably; maybe (uncertain guess)
  405. #405
    おもしろいomoshiroi
    interesting; entertaining (fun to read/watch/do)
  406. #406
    つまらないtsumaranai
    boring; not interesting (also: pointless)
  407. #407
    悪いwarui
    bad; not good; poor; unpleasant
  408. #408
    便利benri
    convenient; useful (easy to use or helpful)
  409. #409
    広いhiroi
    wide; spacious (having a lot of space)
  410. #410
    狭いsemai
    narrow; not wide (small in width/space)
  411. #411
    鞄kaban
    bag (especially a briefcase/school bag)
  412. #412
    財布saifu
    wallet (a small case for carrying money and cards)
  413. #413
    ペンpen
    pen (writing instrument)
  414. #414
    鉛筆enpitsu
    pencil (for writing/drawing)
  415. #415
    コップkoppu
    a cup; a drinking glass (often for water)
  416. #416
    スプーンsupuun
    spoon (utensil)
  417. #417
    フォークfōku
    a fork (table utensil)
  418. #418
    ナイフnaifu
    knife (tool for cutting)
  419. #419
    冷蔵庫reizōko
    refrigerator (fridge)
  420. #420
    着るkiru
    to put on (clothes on the upper body), to wear (a shirt/jacket/etc.)
  421. #421
    履くhaku
    to wear (things you put on your lower body or feet, like shoes, socks, pants, a skirt)
  422. #422
    かぶるkaburu
    to wear (on the head)
  423. #423
    脱ぐnugu
    to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.)
  424. #424
    服fuku
    clothes; clothing (things you wear)
  425. #425
    ズボンzubon
    pants; trousers (usually Western-style)
  426. #426
    シャツshatsu
    shirt (especially a dress shirt)
  427. #427
    スカートsukāto
    a skirt (clothing)
  428. #428
    色iro
    color (of something)
  429. #429
    赤aka
    the color red.
  430. #430
    白shiro
    the color white
  431. #431
    黒kuro
    black (the color)
  432. #432
    黄色kiiro
    the color yellow (yellow)
  433. #433
    茶色chairo
    brown (the color) / brown color; brown (as a color description) (e.g., 茶色の〜)'}],
  434. #434
    緑midori
    green (the color)
  435. #435
    靴下kutsushita
    socks
  436. #436
    帽子boushi
    hat; cap
  437. #437
    眼鏡megane
    glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles
  438. #438
    ネクタイnekutai
    necktie; tie (worn with a shirt)
  439. #439
    コートkōto
    a coat (outerwear)
  440. #440
    掃除souji
    cleaning (tidying/cleaning a room, house, etc.)
  441. #441
    洗濯sentaku
    laundry; washing clothes (as an activity)
  442. #442
    曜日youbi
    day of the week
  443. #443
    月曜日getsuyoubi
    Monday
  444. #444
    火曜日kayoubi
    Tuesday (day of the week)
  445. #445
    水曜日suiyoubi
    Wednesday (day of the week)
  446. #446
    木曜日mokuyoubi
    Thursday (day of the week)
  447. #447
    金曜日kin'yōbi
    Friday (day of the week)
  448. #448
    土曜日doyoubi
    Saturday (day of the week)
  449. #449
    日曜日nichiyoubi
    Sunday (day of the week)
  450. #450
    辞書jisho
    dictionary (book/app for looking up words)
  451. #451
    どなたdonata
    who (polite) / which person (polite)
  452. #452
    危ないabunai
    dangerous; unsafe (may cause harm)
  453. #453
    散歩sanpo
    a walk (for leisure); a stroll
  454. #454
    図書館toshokan
    library (a place to borrow/ read books)
  455. #455
    留学生ryuugakusei
    international student (a student studying abroad)
  456. #456
    生徒seito
    student (pupil; usually elementary to high school)
  457. #457
    クラスkurasu
    a class (group of students / a lesson)
  458. #458
    磨くmigaku
    to brush/polish (e.g., teeth, shoes, a surface) to make it clean or shiny (or to sharpen skill through practice)
  459. #459
    教室kyoushitsu
    classroom (a room where classes are held)
  460. #460
    授業jugyō
    a class (lesson) at school or a university (the actual teaching session)
  461. #461
    宿題shukudai
    homework (school assignment)
  462. #462
    テストtesuto
    a test or exam (to check ability/knowledge)
  463. #463
    ノートnōto
    a notebook (for writing notes)
  464. #464
    本棚hondana
    bookshelf; bookcase (a shelf/cabinet for books)
  465. #465
    練習renshuu
    practice; training (to get better at something)
  466. #466
    旅行ryokou
    a trip (travel)
  467. #467
    荷物nimotsu
    luggage; baggage (things you carry, especially for travel)
  468. #468
    食堂shokudou
    cafeteria; dining hall (a place to eat, often in a school/workplace)
  469. #469
    コーヒーkoohii
    coffee (the drink)
  470. #470
    カレーkarē
    curry (Japanese-style curry dish)
  471. #471
    魚sakana
    fish (as an animal; also fish as food)
  472. #472
    走るhashiru
    to run (move quickly on foot)
  473. #473
    泳ぐoyogu
    to swim (in water)
  474. #474
    歌うutau
    to sing (a song)
  475. #475
    風呂furo
    bath; bathtub (the bath itself)
  476. #476
    せっけんsekken
    soap (for washing)
  477. #477
    青ao
    the color blue or a bluish color.
  478. #478
    初めhajime
    the beginning; the start (often used as 初めて = for the first time)
  479. #479
    やるyaru
    to do (casual)
  480. #480
    渡すwatasu
    to hand (something) to someone; to give (directly)
  481. #481
    無くすnakusu
    to lose (something) / to misplace (something)
  482. #482
    売るuru
    to sell (something)
  483. #483
    写真shashin
    a photo; a photograph (picture taken with a camera)
  484. #484
    撮るtoru
    to take (a photo or video)
  485. #485
    観るmiru
    to watch (a movie, TV, sports, etc.)
  486. #486
    登るnoboru
    to climb (go up) (a mountain, stairs, etc.)
  487. #487
    花hana
    flower; blossom (of a plant)
  488. #488
    大人otona
    adult (grown-up person)
  489. #489
    映画eiga
    a movie; film (as entertainment)
  490. #490
    映画館eigakan
    movie theater; cinema (a place to watch movies)
  491. #491
    ニュースnyūsu
    news
  492. #492
    あなたanata
    you (second-person pronoun; used to address someone)
  493. #493
    背se
    back (of the body); height (stature) (often as 背が高い, etc.)
  494. #494
    痛いitai
    painful; hurts (physically)
  495. #495
    風邪kaze
    a cold (common illness) / the flu (casual)
  496. #496
    交番kōban
    police box (small local police station)
  497. #497
    大使館taishikan
    embassy (a country’s official office in another country)
  498. #498
    喫茶店kissaten
    a coffee shop / café (traditional Japanese-style)
  499. #499
    北kita
    north (the direction)
  500. #500
    南minami
    south (the direction) / the south (southern area)
  501. #501
    東higashi
    east (direction)
  502. #502
    西nishi
    west (the direction)
  503. #503
    お皿osara
    a plate (dishware)
  504. #504
    紅茶koucha
    black tea (tea)
  505. #505
    誕生日tanjoubi
    birthday (the day someone was born)
  506. #506
    問題mondai
    a problem (something that needs to be dealt with or fixed)
  507. #507
    結婚kekkon
    marriage (getting married)
  508. #508
    兄弟kyoudai
    siblings (brothers and/or sisters)
  509. #509
    忙しいisogashii
    busy (having a lot to do) / occupied (not free)
  510. #510
    暇hima
    free time; spare time (time when you’re not busy)
  511. #511
    若いwakai
    young (in age)
  512. #512
    上手jouzu
    skilled; good at (doing something)
  513. #513
    下手heta
    not good at (something); unskilled; poor (at)
  514. #514
    紙kami
    paper (material for writing/printing; a sheet of paper)?
  515. #515
    新聞shinbun
    newspaper (printed or news media as a whole)
  516. #516
    英語eigo
    English (the language) / the English language; English (as a subject) / English class (context-dependent)
  517. #517
    外国gaikoku
    a foreign country; abroad (outside one’s own country)
  518. #518
    警察keisatsu
    the police; the police force or police officers
  519. #519
    日本nihon
    Japan (the country)
  520. #520
    どんなdonna
    what kind of; what sort of
  521. #521
    一月ichigatsu
    January (the first month) / one month (duration, depending on context)
  522. #522
    春haru
    spring (the season)
  523. #523
    夏natsu
    summer (the season)
  524. #524
    秋aki
    the season of autumn or fall.
  525. #525
    冬fuyu
    winter (the season)
  526. #526
    空sora
    the sky (the space above the earth)
  527. #527
    山yama
    mountain (a mountain; mountains in general)
  528. #528
    海umi
    the sea; the ocean
  529. #529
    木ki
    tree; wood (timber) (context decides)
  530. #530
    川kawa
    river (a natural stream of water)
  531. #531
    橋hashi
    bridge (a structure for crossing over a river/road/etc.)
  532. #532
    肉niku
    meat (as food)
  533. #533
    牛肉gyuuniku
    beef (meat from cattle)
  534. #534
    庭niwa
    garden; yard (area around a house)
  535. #535
    池ike
    pond (a small body of still water)
  536. #536
    動物doubutsu
    animal (living creature, not a plant)
  537. #537
    鳥tori
    bird (a bird/avian animal)
  538. #538
    同じonaji
    the same (identical; not different)
  539. #539
    いろいろiroiro
    various; in various ways (a variety of things)
  540. #540
    たばこtabako
    tobacco; cigarettes (smoking)
  541. #541
    吸うsuu
    to smoke (a cigarette, etc.) / to inhale (smoke, air, etc.)
  542. #542
    ほかhoka
    other; another (thing/person)
  543. #543
    丁度choudo
    exactly; just (the right amount/time)
  544. #544
    建物tatemono
    building (structure)
  545. #545
    戸to
    a door (especially a Japanese-style sliding door); a door panel (as a counter) / household (as a counter) depending on context (e.g., 一戸)
  546. #546
    階段kaidan
    stairs; staircase (a set of steps)
  547. #547
    飛ぶtobu
    to fly (move through the air) مثل birds/planes; to jump through the air (e.g., hop)
  548. #548
    エレベーターerebeetaa
    elevator (lift)
  549. #549
    箱hako
    a box (container)
  550. #550
    とり肉toriniku
    chicken meat (poultry)
  551. #551
    豚肉butaniku
    pork (pig meat) as food/ingredient
  552. #552
    砂糖satou
    sugar (table sugar; sweetener)
  553. #553
    バターbataa
    butter (dairy spread/cooking fat)
  554. #554
    飴ame
    candy (hard candy; sweets)
  555. #555
    ポケットpoketto
    pocket (on clothes, bags, etc.)
  556. #556
    ハンカチhankachi
    a handkerchief (small cloth for wiping hands/nose)
  557. #557
    一昨年ototoshi
    the year before last (two years ago)
  558. #558
    声koe
    voice (someone’s sound when speaking or singing)
  559. #559
    歌uta
    a song; singing (as a piece of music)
  560. #560
    音楽ongaku
    music (as an art form or something you listen to)
  561. #561
    絵e
    a picture; a drawing; a painting (artwork)
  562. #562
    漢字kanji
    kanji (Chinese characters used in Japanese writing)
  563. #563
    文章bunshou
    a written text (a passage, document, or piece of writing)
  564. #564
    ページpēji
    a page (in a book, document, or website)
  565. #565
    番ban
    a number or position in a sequence
  566. #566
    カレンダーkarendā
    a calendar (paper or digital schedule showing dates)
  567. #567
    昨夜sakuya
    last night (yesterday evening/night)
  568. #568
    あさってasatte
    the day after tomorrow.
  569. #569
    一昨日ototoi
    the day before yesterday (two days ago)
  570. #570
    夏休みnatsuyasumi
    summer vacation (summer break)
  571. #571
    ちゃわんchawan
    rice bowl; tea bowl (a small bowl used for rice or tea)
  572. #572
    ポストposuto
    a postbox; mailbox (where you send/receive mail)
  573. #573
    封筒fuutou
    envelope (for letters/documents)
  574. #574
    葉書hagaki
    postcard (also used for mailing something, like an application)
  575. #575
    ボールペンbōrupen
    a ballpoint pen (a pen that uses ink in a small ball tip)
  576. #576
    カメラkamera
    camera (device for taking photos/videos)
  577. #577
    重いomoi
    heavy (in weight)
  578. #578
    軽いkarui
    light (not heavy)
  579. #579
    汚いkitanai
    dirty; unclean (physically)
  580. #580
    薄いusui
    thin (not thick; e.g., paper, a layer, clothing)
  581. #581
    甘いamai
    sweet (taste)
  582. #582
    よりyori
    than; used to compare two things (A is more/less than B)
  583. #583
    またmata
    again; once more
  584. #584
    側soba / gawa
    side (next to; nearby)
  585. #585
    横yoko
    side; beside (the direction of left/right)
  586. #586
    先saki
    ahead; the place/time in front (the future or the next part)
  587. #587
    ゼロzero
    zero (0); none/nothing (amount)
  588. #588
    半分hanbun
    half (one of two equal parts)
  589. #589
    差すsasu
    to point (a finger, needle, direction, etc.) / to hold out toward something (e.g., an umbrella)
  590. #590
    吹くfuku
    to blow (of wind) / to blow (air out of the mouth, etc.)
  591. #591
    貼るharu
    to stick/attach (something) onto a surface (e.g., tape, sticker, poster)
  592. #592
    締めるshimeru
    to tighten or fasten (e.g., a screw, a belt)
  593. #593
    生まれるumareru
    to be born
  594. #594
    暗いkurai
    dark (not bright; lacking light)
  595. #595
    カップkappu
    a cup (drinking container)
  596. #596
    プールpūru
    a swimming pool; pool (for swimming)
  597. #597
    スリッパsurippa
    slippers (indoor shoes)
  598. #598
    ボタンbotan
    a button (on clothes or a machine/app)
  599. #599
    背広sebiro
    a suit (men’s business suit)
  600. #600
    門mon
    gate (entrance gate, temple gate, etc.)
  601. #601
    廊下rouka
    hallway; corridor (inside a building)
  602. #602
    村mura
    village (a small rural community)
  603. #603
    ラジオrajio
    radio (the device or radio broadcasting)
  604. #604
    雑誌zasshi
    magazine (printed periodical)
  605. #605
    ギターgitā
    guitar (the musical instrument)
  606. #606
    弾くhiku, hajiku
    to play (a stringed instrument, piano, etc.)
  607. #607
    パーティーpaatii
    a party (social gathering)
  608. #608
    スポーツsupōtsu
    sports (athletic activities/games)
  609. #609
    手紙tegami
    a letter (written message)
  610. #610
    お酒osake
    alcohol (alcoholic drinks); sake/liquor in general
  611. #611
    強いtsuyoi
    strong (physically; strong in ability or skill)
  612. #612
    弱いyowai
    weak (not strong; lacking strength)
  613. #613
    辛いkarai
    spicy (hot in taste, like chili)
  614. #614
    不味いmazui
    bad-tasting (not tasty)
  615. #615
    丈夫joubu
    strong; sturdy; durable (not easily broken)
  616. #616
    風kaze
    wind (moving air)
  617. #617
    咲くsaku
    to bloom (flowers) / to blossom
  618. #618
    鳴くnaku
    to make an animal sound (to chirp/crow/howl, etc.)
  619. #619
    太いfutoi
    thick; fat (wide in diameter)
  620. #620
    細いhosoi
    thin; slender (narrow in width, small in diameter)
  621. #621
    丸いmarui
    round; circular (in shape)
  622. #622
    有名yuumei
    famous; well-known (a person/place/thing)
  623. #623
    八百屋yaoya
    greengrocer; vegetable shop (store that sells vegetables/fruit)
  624. #624
    ストーブsutōbu
    stove; heater (portable room-heating appliance)
  625. #625
    角kado / tsuno
    a corner (angle, edge where two lines/sides meet)
  626. #626
    賑やかnigiyaka
    lively; bustling (with people/activity)
  627. #627
    大勢oozei
    a large number of people; a crowd (many people)
  628. #628
    キロkiro
    kilo- (a prefix meaning 1,000; often used for kilometers or kilograms)
  629. #629
    メートルmētoru
    meter (unit of length)
  630. #630
    グラムguramu
    gram (unit of weight/mass)
  631. #631
    コピーkopī
    a copy (duplicate); a photocopy (printout)
  632. #632
    一日ichinichi
    one day (a single day; also “all day” depending on context)
  633. #633
    二日futsuka
    the 2nd day of the month (day "two") / two days (duration) depending on context (usually read ふつか)
  634. #634
    三日mikka
    the third day of the month (3rd) / three days (counter word)
  635. #635
    四日yokka
    the 4th day of the month; four days (duration)
  636. #636
    五日itsuka
    the fifth day of the month; five days (duration) (reading depends on context)
  637. #637
    六日muika
    the sixth day of the month (6th) / six days (sixth day) (reading: むいか)
  638. #638
    七日nanoka
    the 7th day of the month (also: seven days)
  639. #639
    八日yōka
    the 8th day of the month; eight days (as a time period) (context-dependent)
  640. #640
    九日kokonoka
    the ninth day of the month; nine days (days count) / the 9th (date)
  641. #641
    十日tooka
    the 10th day of the month; ten days (depending on context)
  642. #642
    二十日hatsuka
    the 20th day of the month (20th)
  643. #643
    二十歳hatachi
    20 years old (age) / twenty years old (especially used for people)
  644. #644
    夕方yuugata
    early evening; around sunset (late afternoon to evening)
  645. #645
    縦tate
    vertical (direction); lengthwise (as opposed to horizontal)
  646. #646
    厚いatsui
    thick (having a lot of depth or layers)
  647. #647
    ぬるいnurui
    lukewarm (slightly warm; not hot)
  648. #648
    立派rippa
    splendid; admirable (good enough to be proud of)
  649. #649
    マッチmacchi
    a match (for lighting a fire)
  650. #650
    思うomou
    to think; to believe; to feel (have an opinion or impression)
  651. #651
    テープtēpu
    tape (adhesive tape; recording tape)
  652. #652
    花瓶kabin
    vase (for flowers)
  653. #653
    作文sakubun
    a composition (short written essay, usually for school)
  654. #654
    死ぬshinu
    to die (to lose one’s life)
  655. #655
    しかしshikashi
    however; but; nevertheless — used to introduce a contrast or opposing idea
  656. #656
    フィルムfirumu
    film (photographic/movie film; also a thin sheet layer, like plastic film)
  657. #657
    万年筆mannenhitsu
    fountain pen (ink pen)
  658. #658
    レコードrekoodo
    a vinyl record or music record (LP)
  659. #659
    交差点kousaten
    intersection (road crossing)
  660. #660
    ラジカセrajikase
    a radio-cassette player (radio + cassette tape recorder/player)
  661. #661
    一時ichiji
    one o'clock (1:00)
  662. #662
    灰皿haizara
    ashtray (container for cigarette ash and butts)
  663. #663
    メニューmenyū
    a list of food or drink items at a restaurant; also a list of options

JLPT N4

600 words at the N4 (elementary) level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

  1. #1
    集めるatsumeru
    to collect or gather (objects, people, information)
  2. #2
    生きるikiru
    to live; to be alive; to exist
  3. #3
    うれしいureshii
    happy; pleased; glad
  4. #4
    音oto
    a sound or noise (anything you can hear)
  5. #5
    簡単kantan
    easy; simple; not complicated
  6. #6
    決めるkimeru
    to decide; to choose or set/determine something
  7. #7
    ことkoto
    a thing, matter, fact, or situation (abstract "thing")
  8. #8
    これからkorekara
    from now on; henceforth
  9. #9
    自由jiyuu
    freedom; liberty
  10. #10
    食事shokuji
    a meal; eating/dining
  11. #11
    調べるshiraberu
    to investigate, check, or look up information
  12. #12
    例えばtatoeba
    for example; for instance
  13. #13
    なるほどnaruhodo
    I see; that makes sense — used to show understanding or agreement
  14. #14
    払うharau
    to pay (money)
  15. #15
    無理muri
    impossible; not possible
  16. #16
    あげるageru
    to give (something to someone)
  17. #17
    もらうmorau
    to receive something (get something from someone)
  18. #18
    くれるkureru
    to give (to the speaker or someone in the speaker's in-group)
  19. #19
    もうすぐmousugu
    soon; in a short time; almost
  20. #20
    やっぱりyappari
    as expected; just as one thought
  21. #21
    笑うwarau
    to laugh; to smile
  22. #22
    おかしいokashii
    funny; amusing (causes laughter)
  23. #23
    送るokuru
    to send (things, messages, money)
  24. #24
    十分juubun
    enough; sufficient
  25. #25
    小学校shougakkou
    elementary school; primary school (grades 1–6)
  26. #26
    中学校chuugakkou
    middle school; junior high school (school for students between elementary and high school, typically grades 7–9)
  27. #27
    高校koukou
    high school (senior high school)
  28. #28
    高校生koukousei
    a high school student
  29. #29
    女性josei
    a woman; the female gender
  30. #30
    過ぎるsugiru
    to pass or go past; to elapse
  31. #31
    捨てるsuteru
    to throw away; to discard
  32. #32
    それでsorede
    so; therefore (connects a cause to a result)
  33. #33
    そんなにsonna ni
    to that extent; so; that much
  34. #34
    大体daitai
    approximately; roughly (about a number, time, amount)
  35. #35
    血chi
    blood (the bodily fluid)
  36. #36
    月tsuki
    the moon (Earth's natural satellite)
  37. #37
    手伝うtetsudau
    to help; to assist (someone with a task)
  38. #38
    泣くnaku
    to cry; to shed tears
  39. #39
    バイバイbaibai
    an informal way to say "bye" or "bye-bye" when parting
  40. #40
    場合baai
    a case, situation, or circumstance; used to mean 'in the event that' or 'when'
  41. #41
    ひどいhidoi
    very bad; awful; severe (condition, quality, or situation)
  42. #42
    もしmoshi
    used to introduce a hypothetical condition; "if" or "supposing"
  43. #43
    彼kare
    he; him (third-person male pronoun)
  44. #44
    彼女kanojo
    she; her (third-person female pronoun)
  45. #45
    上着uwagi
    a jacket; an outer garment worn on the upper body (e.g., over a shirt)
  46. #46
    怖いkowai
    frightening; causing fear
  47. #47
    凄いsugoi
    Very impressive or extreme; used to show strong surprise or intensity (can be positive or negative).
  48. #48
    そうsou
    like that; in that way
  49. #49
    そんなsonna
    such; that kind of (referring to something near the listener or just mentioned)
  50. #50
    火hi
    fire; flame (burning heat or blaze)
  51. #51
    久しぶりhisashiburi
    A greeting used when meeting someone after a long time ("Long time no see").
  52. #52
    いつかitsuka
    someday; at some point in the future
  53. #53
    出身shusshin
    a person's origin or where they are from (birthplace, hometown, or original affiliation such as school or company)
  54. #54
    お手洗いotearai
    restroom; toilet (polite term)
  55. #55
    僕boku
    I — first-person pronoun used mainly by males (casual to neutral)
  56. #56
    役に立つyakunitatsu
    to be useful; to be helpful
  57. #57
    夢yume
    a dream experienced while sleeping
  58. #58
    ゲームgēmu
    a game; an activity for play (board game, sport, video game, etc.)
  59. #59
    向こうmukou
    over there; the other side (across)
  60. #60
    こんなkonna
    like this; this kind of (near the speaker)
  61. #61
    最初saisho
    the beginning; the first part or first time
  62. #62
    困るkomaru
    to be troubled; not know what to do (because of a problem)
  63. #63
    時toki
    a point in time; 'when' (used to refer to an occasion or moment)
  64. #64
    正しいtadashii
    correct; right; proper (conforming to truth, rules, or standards)
  65. #65
    直すnaosu
    to repair or fix something (a physical object)
  66. #66
    日hi / nichi
    a day; a date (one 24-hour period or calendar day)
  67. #67
    もちろんmochiron
    of course; certainly
  68. #68
    考えるkangaeru
    to think; to consider or reflect on something
  69. #69
    並ぶnarabu
    to line up (in a row); to stand in line
  70. #70
    並べるnaraberu
    to line up (things); to arrange (things) in order/side by side/sequentially
  71. #71
    きっとkitto
    certainly; very likely — expresses strong probability or the speaker's conviction
  72. #72
    心kokoro
    heart; the mind; one's feelings or spirit
  73. #73
    最近saikin
    recently; lately
  74. #74
    探すsagasu
    to look for; to search for (someone or something)
  75. #75
    全然zenzen
    not at all; indicates absence when used with a negative
  76. #76
    昔mukashi
    long ago; in the past
  77. #77
    落ちるochiru
    to fall; to drop (intransitive)
  78. #78
    落とすotosu
    to drop; to let something fall or cause it to fall
  79. #79
    親oya
    parent; parents (one's mother and/or father)
  80. #80
    あいさつaisatsu
    a greeting; words or actions used when meeting someone
  81. #81
    運動undou
    physical exercise or activity
  82. #82
    悲しいkanashii
    feeling sad; showing sorrow or unhappiness
  83. #83
    気持ちkimochi
    a person's emotions, feelings, or mood
  84. #84
    米kome
    uncooked rice; rice (grain)
  85. #85
    地震jishin
    earthquake
  86. #86
    しばらくshibaraku
    for a while; temporarily
  87. #87
    進むsusumu
    to move forward; to go ahead (physically)
  88. #88
    すばらしいsubarashii
    wonderful; excellent; splendid
  89. #89
    力chikara
    strength, power, force; ability
  90. #90
    つもりtsumori
    an intention or plan to do something
  91. #91
    パソコンpasokon
    personal computer (PC); a desktop or laptop used for everyday tasks
  92. #92
    非常にhijou ni
    very; extremely
  93. #93
    予定yotei
    a plan or schedule for something that will happen
  94. #94
    予約yoyaku
    a reservation, booking, or appointment
  95. #95
    合うau
    to match, fit, or suit; to correspond or agree (things, ideas)
  96. #96
    あかちゃんakachan
    baby; infant
  97. #97
    味aji
    taste; flavor (the sensation of food or drink)
  98. #98
    謝るayamaru
    to apologize; to say sorry
  99. #99
    急ぐisogu
    to hurry; to move or act quickly
  100. #100
    一生懸命isshoukenmei
    with one's utmost effort; diligently; very hard
  101. #101
    一杯ippai
    one cup, one glass, one serving (a single drink or portion)
  102. #102
    受けるukeru
    to receive or accept something; to take (e.g., an exam) or undergo (e.g., treatment)
  103. #103
    嘘uso
    a lie; a false statement
  104. #104
    起こすokosu
    to wake someone (up)
  105. #105
    怒るokoru
    to become angry; to get mad
  106. #106
    帰りkaeri
    the act of returning; the time someone comes back (often home)
  107. #107
    変えるkaeru
    to change (something)
  108. #108
    ガスgasu
    flammable gas used as fuel (e.g., city gas, LPG)
  109. #109
    噛むkamu
    to bite; to chew (use teeth on something)
  110. #110
    変わるkawaru
    to change; to become different
  111. #111
    季節kisetsu
    season; time of year
  112. #112
    気分kibun
    a person's emotional mood or state of mind
  113. #113
    急kyuu
    sudden; urgent
  114. #114
    興味kyoumi
    interest; curiosity (a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in something)
  115. #115
    今度kondo
    this time; on this occasion
  116. #116
    下げるsageru
    to lower or reduce something; to move something down or take it down
  117. #117
    サンドイッチsandoicchi
    a sandwich (bread with a filling, e.g., meat, vegetables, egg)
  118. #118
    字ji
    a written character or letter (kanji, kana, etc.)
  119. #119
    試験shiken
    a test or exam (school, qualification, or other assessment)
  120. #120
    時代jidai
    a historical period; an era or age
  121. #121
    しっかりshikkari
    firmly or tightly (physically)
  122. #122
    趣味shumi
    a hobby or pastime
  123. #123
    ずいぶんzuibun
    to a considerable degree; very, quite
  124. #124
    滑るsuberu
    to slip or slide (lose footing or move smoothly over a surface)
  125. #125
    するとsuruto
    then; thereupon (used to narrate an immediate result)
  126. #126
    説明setsumei
    an explanation or description given to make something clear
  127. #127
    相談soudan
    to consult; to discuss something with someone to get advice; a consultation
  128. #128
    そろそろsorosoro
    soon; it's about time to (do something)
  129. #129
    大抵taitei
    usually; most of the time; generally
  130. #130
    倒れるtaoreru
    to fall down; to collapse (physically)
  131. #131
    だめdame
    no good; useless; not acceptable
  132. #132
    ちっともchittomo
    not at all; not in the least (used with a negative verb)
  133. #133
    続けるtsuzukeru
    to continue; to keep (doing something)
  134. #134
    適当tekitou
    appropriate; suitable
  135. #135
    できるだけdekiru dake
    as much as possible; to the extent possible
  136. #136
    特にtokuni
    especially; particularly
  137. #137
    止めるtomeru
    to stop (something); to bring something to a halt (transitive)
  138. #138
    治るnaoru
    to recover; to get better (from illness or injury)
  139. #139
    亡くなるnakunaru
    to die; to pass away (euphemistic)
  140. #140
    投げるnageru
    to throw; to toss (something with the hand)
  141. #141
    鳴るnaru
    to make a sound; to ring (intransitive)
  142. #142
    逃げるnigeru
    to run away; to escape from a place or situation
  143. #143
    熱netsu
    fever (high body temperature, medical)
  144. #144
    眠るnemuru
    to sleep; to go to sleep
  145. #145
    残るnokoru
    to remain; to be left; to be leftover
  146. #146
    乗り換えるnorikaeru
    to transfer between vehicles (e.g., trains, buses)
  147. #147
    歯医者haisha
    a dentist; a dentist's office (dental clinic)
  148. #148
    始めるhajimeru
    to start or begin something (transitive)
  149. #149
    光hikari
    light; brightness; glow
  150. #150
    引き出すhikidasu
    to pull out; take out from inside (including withdraw money)
  151. #151
    必要hitsuyou
    necessary; required (used like an adjective)
  152. #152
    プレゼントpurezento
    a gift; something given to someone (e.g., for a birthday or celebration)
  153. #153
    ほとんどhotondo
    almost; nearly; mostly
  154. #154
    見つかるmitsukaru
    to be found; to be discovered
  155. #155
    見つけるmitsukeru
    to find; to discover; to locate (something or someone)
  156. #156
    焼くyaku
    to cook something using dry heat (grill, bake, roast, toast)
  157. #157
    揺れるyureru
    to shake, sway, or rock (physically move back and forth)
  158. #158
    汚れるyogoreru
    to become dirty; to get stained (physically or figuratively)
  159. #159
    寄るyoru
    to get close to; to approach
  160. #160
    理由riyuu
    reason; cause; motive
  161. #161
    連絡renraku
    contact; to get in touch or inform (often used with する)
  162. #162
    別れるwakareru
    to part or separate; to end a relationship (break up)
  163. #163
    何かnanika
    something; anything (an unspecified thing)
  164. #164
    何もnani mo
    nothing; not ... anything (used with negative verbs)
  165. #165
    いらっしゃるirassharu
    Honorific (polite) verb meaning 'to go', 'to come', or 'to be (there)'; used to show respect.
  166. #166
    美しいutsukushii
    beautiful; aesthetically pleasing
  167. #167
    おかげokage
    thanks to; owing to (used to say someone or something is the reason for a result, often with a positive nuance)
  168. #168
    原因gen'in
    cause; reason (what makes something happen)
  169. #169
    答えkotae
    an answer; a reply
  170. #170
    混むkomu
    to be crowded; to become congested
  171. #171
    コンピュータkonpyūta
    a computer (the electronic device used for computing, accessing the internet, and running programs)
  172. #172
    失敗shippai
    failure; not succeeding
  173. #173
    人口jinkou
    the number of people living in a city, country, or area; population
  174. #174
    心配shinpai
    worry or concern; feeling anxious
  175. #175
    済むsumu
    to finish; to be completed; to be over
  176. #176
    ちゃんchan
    a familiar, affectionate honorific suffix attached to a person's or pet's name, used for children, close friends, or to sound cute.
  177. #177
    君kimi, kun
    you (casual, familiar address; can be rude depending on context)
  178. #178
    注意chuui
    attention, caution, or a warning
  179. #179
    伝えるtsutaeru
    to convey information; to tell someone
  180. #180
    恥ずかしいhazukashii
    feeling embarrassed, shy, or ashamed in a social situation
  181. #181
    普通futsuu
    ordinary; normal; usual
  182. #182
    それにsore ni
    in addition; besides; moreover
  183. #183
    間に合うmaniau
    to be in time; to make it before a deadline
  184. #184
    まずmazu
    first; first of all
  185. #185
    だからdakara
    so / therefore / that's why — used to state a result or give a reason (common in spoken Japanese)
  186. #186
    やっとyatto
    finally; at last (after a long wait or delay)
  187. #187
    間aida
    a space, gap, or room between things
  188. #188
    以上ijou
    at least; more than; above (used after numbers or quantities)
  189. #189
    動くugoku
    to move; to be in motion
  190. #190
    選ぶerabu
    to choose; to select; to pick
  191. #191
    会議kaigi
    a meeting or conference; a formal discussion
  192. #192
    聞こえるkikoeru
    to be audible; can be heard
  193. #193
    見えるmieru
    to be visible; to be able to be seen
  194. #194
    空港kuukou
    airport
  195. #195
    くださるkudasaru
    to give (honorific; someone of higher status gives something to the speaker or someone in the speaker's in-group)
  196. #196
    世界sekai
    the world; the earth; a realm or sphere
  197. #197
    背中senaka
    the back (the rear side of a person, animal, or something)
  198. #198
    付くtsuku
    to become attached or stick to something; to be affixed or included
  199. #199
    続くtsuzuku
    to continue; to keep happening or last
  200. #200
    直るnaoru
    to be fixed; to be repaired
  201. #201
    中々nakanaka
    quite; fairly; very (expressing a considerable degree)
  202. #202
    慣れるnareru
    to become accustomed to; to get used to
  203. #203
    文法bunpou
    grammar (the rules and structure of a language)
  204. #204
    変hen
    strange; odd; unusual
  205. #205
    負けるmakeru
    to lose; to be defeated (a game, match, contest, etc.)
  206. #206
    またはmatawa
    or; alternatively (used to present alternatives or choices)
  207. #207
    優しいyasashii
    kind; gentle
  208. #208
    よろしいyoroshii
    good; fine; acceptable; all right
  209. #209
    終わりowari
    the end; conclusion; finish
  210. #210
    形katachi
    shape; form; appearance
  211. #211
    近所kinjo
    neighborhood; the area near one's home
  212. #212
    空気kuuki
    the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth; air
  213. #213
    計画keikaku
    a plan, project, or intended course of action
  214. #214
    住所juusho
    an address (the place where someone lives or receives mail)
  215. #215
    文化bunka
    culture; the customs, arts, social practices, and shared way of life of a group or society
  216. #216
    間違えるmachigaeru
    to make a mistake; to do something incorrectly
  217. #217
    遅れるokureru
    to be late; to be delayed
  218. #218
    片付けるkatazukeru
    to tidy up; to put things in order
  219. #219
    今夜kon'ya
    tonight (this evening)"}],
  220. #220
    眠いnemui
    sleepy; feeling like you want to sleep
  221. #221
    指yubi
    a finger or toe; a digit on the hand or foot
  222. #222
    最後saigo
    the last; the end
  223. #223
    工場koujou
    factory; manufacturing plant.
  224. #224
    社会shakai
    society; the community or social system of people and institutions
  225. #225
    社長shachou
    the president, CEO, or head of a company; the top boss
  226. #226
    水道suidou
    the public water supply; running water (tap/plumbing)
  227. #227
    泊まるtomaru
    to stay overnight (at a hotel, someone's house, etc.)
  228. #228
    入学nyuugaku
    entrance to or enrollment in a school, college, or university
  229. #229
    乗り物norimono
    a vehicle; a means of transportation
  230. #230
    翻訳honyaku
    translation (the act of translating or the translated text)
  231. #231
    漫画manga
    comic; Japanese comic book or graphic novel
  232. #232
    歴史rekishi
    history; the study or record of past events
  233. #233
    浅いasai
    not deep (physical depth)
  234. #234
    アルバイトarubaito
    a part-time job or casual/temporary work (also used for a part-time worker)
  235. #235
    安全anzen
    safety; safe (as a noun or na-adjective)
  236. #236
    あんなanna
    that kind of; such (used before a noun to refer to something/someone seen or mentioned)
  237. #237
    意見iken
    opinion; view; comment
  238. #238
    以内inai
    within; not exceeding a stated limit (time, amount, distance)
  239. #239
    伺うukagau
    to visit (humble/polite equivalent of 行く/来る)
  240. #240
    受付uketsuke
    the reception desk or front desk (place where you check in or ask for information)
  241. #241
    腕ude
    the arm (body part)
  242. #242
    売り場uriba
    a place in a store or market where specific goods are sold (department, counter, or stall)
  243. #243
    運転unten
    the act of driving a vehicle or operating a machine; controlling something
  244. #244
    おっしゃるossharu
    to say; to speak (honorific/respectful way to refer to someone else's words)
  245. #245
    お土産omiyage
    a souvenir or small gift, especially one brought back for others after a trip
  246. #246
    表omote / hyou
    the front, surface, or outward side of something
  247. #247
    下りるoriru
    to go down; to descend; to get off (a vehicle or stairs)
  248. #248
    格好kakkou
    a person's appearance, overall look, or style (how someone is dressed or their posture)
  249. #249
    お金持ちokanemochi
    a wealthy person
  250. #250
    乾くkawaku
    to become dry; to dry (intransitive)
  251. #251
    代わりkawari
    a substitute or replacement (a person or thing that takes someone's/ something's place)
  252. #252
    機会kikai
    an opportunity or chance (to do something)
  253. #253
    技術gijutsu
    skill; technique
  254. #254
    厳しいkibishii
    strict; severe (about people, rules, or discipline)
  255. #255
    客kyaku
    a customer or client (someone who buys goods or services)
  256. #256
    具合guai
    physical condition; how someone's body feels (health)
  257. #257
    草kusa
    grass; weeds; lawn (plants that grow close to the ground)
  258. #258
    首kubi
    neck (the body part connecting the head and torso)
  259. #259
    比べるkuraberu
    to compare (examine similarities or differences between two or more things)
  260. #260
    経験keiken
    experience; knowledge or skill gained from doing or being involved in something
  261. #261
    喧嘩kenka
    a fight, quarrel, or argument (physical or verbal)
  262. #262
    交通koutsuu
    traffic; transportation (movement of vehicles or people, or the transport system)
  263. #263
    故障koshou
    a breakdown; a malfunction or failure (of a machine, device, or system); often used with する to mean "to break down".
  264. #264
    このごろkono goro
    recently; nowadays; these days
  265. #265
    壊すkowasu
    to break (something); to destroy
  266. #266
    騒ぐsawagu
    to make noise; to be noisy
  267. #267
    残念zannen
    regrettable; disappointing; 'too bad'
  268. #268
    事故jiko
    an accident; an unexpected harmful or damaging event (often a traffic accident)
  269. #269
    習慣shuukan
    a regular personal habit or routine
  270. #270
    出席shusseki
    attendance; being present at a meeting, class, or event
  271. #271
    紹介shoukai
    an introduction (the act of introducing; a brief presentation)
  272. #272
    小説shousetsu
    a novel or fictional story
  273. #273
    将来shourai
    the future (time ahead; one's future)
  274. #274
    親切shinsetsu
    kind; considerate; helpful
  275. #275
    すっかりsukkari
    completely; entirely (used to indicate a full change of state or that something is finished)
  276. #276
    生活seikatsu
    daily life; living; someone's lifestyle
  277. #277
    席seki
    a seat; a place or spot to sit, or an assigned position
  278. #278
    ぜひzehi
    used to strongly request, recommend, or express determination; 'by all means', 'definitely', 'please (do)'
  279. #279
    先輩senpai
    a senior at school, work, club, etc.; someone who joined earlier or is in a higher year/position
  280. #280
    確かtashika
    certain; sure; definite
  281. #281
    足すtasu
    to add; to put something extra with something (numbers, amounts, ingredients, comments)
  282. #282
    尋ねるtazuneru
    to ask a question; to inquire
  283. #283
    ためtame
    for the purpose of; in order to
  284. #284
    チェックchekku
    an inspection or verification (checking something)
  285. #285
    丁寧teinei
    polite; courteous
  286. #286
    寺tera
    a Buddhist temple
  287. #287
    店員ten'in
    a shop employee; store clerk
  288. #288
    届けるtodokeru
    to deliver or send something to a person or place
  289. #289
    泥棒dorobou
    a person who steals; thief or burglar
  290. #290
    においnioi
    a smell; an odor or scent (what something smells like)
  291. #291
    似るniru
    to resemble; to be similar to (appearance, behavior, etc.)
  292. #292
    反対hantai
    opposition; being against; an objection
  293. #293
    引っ越すhikkosu
    to move (change one's residence)
  294. #294
    回るmawaru
    to turn or rotate (intransitive)
  295. #295
    娘musume
    a female child; someone's daughter
  296. #296
    召し上がるmeshiagaru
    Honorific verb meaning 'to eat' or 'to drink', used for someone of higher status or customers.
  297. #297
    息子musuko
    son (a male child)
  298. #298
    戻るmodoru
    to return; to go back
  299. #299
    約束yakusoku
    a promise; a pledge to do or not do something
  300. #300
    留守rusu
    being away from home; no one being at the house
  301. #301
    レジreji
    cash register; checkout (the place in a store where you pay)
  302. #302
    訳wake / yaku
    reason; explanation; the circumstances behind something
  303. #303
    空くaku
    to become empty or vacant (a seat, room, container, etc.)
  304. #304
    一度ichido
    once; one time
  305. #305
    運転手untenshu
    driver (a person who operates/drives a vehicle)
  306. #306
    思い出すomoidasu
    to remember; to recall
  307. #307
    会場kaijou
    a venue or hall where meetings, performances, or events are held
  308. #308
    会話kaiwa
    a conversation; a spoken exchange between people
  309. #309
    硬いkatai
    hard; firm; solid; stiff
  310. #310
    固いkatai
    figuratively firm, stiff, or unyielding (e.g., expression, promise, style)
  311. #311
    勝つkatsu
    to win; to defeat an opponent
  312. #312
    壁kabe
    a wall; a vertical structure that divides, encloses, or supports spaces (can be used literally or as a figurative barrier)
  313. #313
    通うkayou
    to go regularly to a place (commute to work/school, attend regularly, frequent)
  314. #314
    関係kankei
    a relationship or connection between people, things, or ideas
  315. #315
    経済keizai
    the economy of a country or region (production, trade, finance)
  316. #316
    消しゴムkeshigomu
    an eraser (used to remove pencil marks)
  317. #317
    このあいだkono aida
    the other day; recently (a short time ago)
  318. #318
    寂しいsabishii
    feeling lonely; missing company or companionship
  319. #319
    支度shitaku
    preparation; getting ready (often followed by する to form a verb)
  320. #320
    出発shuppatsu
    departure; the act of leaving
  321. #321
    スクリーンsukurīn
    the screen or display of an electronic device (phone, computer, TV)
  322. #322
    建てるtateru
    to build or erect (a building or other structure)
  323. #323
    たまにtamani
    occasionally; once in a while (not often)
  324. #324
    捕まえるtsukamaeru
    to catch; to seize (something like a ball or animal)
  325. #325
    天気予報tenki yohou
    weather forecast
  326. #326
    途中tochuu
    partway through; in the middle of; on the way
  327. #327
    無くなるnakunaru
    to disappear; to be gone or no longer exist/available
  328. #328
    ぬれるnureru
    to get wet; become wet
  329. #329
    ねっしんnesshin
    enthusiastic, zealous, or earnest; showing strong interest or dedication.
  330. #330
    発音hatsuon
    pronunciation; the way a word or sound is spoken or articulated.
  331. #331
    番組bangumi
    A television or radio program; a broadcast show.
  332. #332
    増えるfueru
    to increase; to become greater in number or amount
  333. #333
    不便fuben
    not convenient; causing trouble or difficulty in use, access, or daily life
  334. #334
    迎えるmukaeru
    to go out to meet or welcome someone
  335. #335
    用意youi
    preparation; something prepared; readiness (noun)
  336. #336
    割れるwareru
    to break or crack (intransitive; an object breaks)
  337. #337
    上手いumai
    skillful; good at something
  338. #338
    必ずkanarazu
    certainly; without fail; definitely
  339. #339
    教育kyouiku
    education; schooling; training
  340. #340
    市shi
    city; municipality
  341. #341
    試合shiai
    a match or game (sports or competitive contest)
  342. #342
    準備junbi
    preparation; the things done to get ready
  343. #343
    大学生daigakusei
    a university or college student.
  344. #344
    タイプtaipu
    a kind, category, or model
  345. #345
    楽しみtanoshimi
    pleasure; enjoyment
  346. #346
    都合tsugou
    convenience; availability; someone's circumstances
  347. #347
    なるべくnarubeku
    as much as possible; to the greatest extent feasible
  348. #348
    運ぶhakobu
    to carry or transport something from one place to another
  349. #349
    昼休みhiruyasumi
    a midday break, especially the time taken for lunch
  350. #350
    別betsu
    separate; different; other
  351. #351
    周りmawari
    the area, surroundings, or people around something or someone; vicinity
  352. #352
    向かうmukau
    to go toward; to head to (physically move toward a place or person)
  353. #353
    柔らかいyawarakai
    soft; not hard; yielding to touch or pressure
  354. #354
    利用riyousuru
    use; utilization (noun); used as a verb when combined with 'suru' ('to use')
  355. #355
    いただくitadaku
    to receive (humble) — to receive something from someone of higher status
  356. #356
    田舎inaka
    countryside; rural area
  357. #357
    遠慮enryo
    a polite refusal; to decline an offer
  358. #358
    どこかdokoka
    somewhere; an unspecified place
  359. #359
    お祝いoiwai
    a celebration or party for a happy occasion
  360. #360
    驚くodoroku
    to be surprised; to be astonished
  361. #361
    お祭りomatsuri
    a festival; a local or seasonal celebration (often with food stalls, parades, and rituals)
  362. #362
    下るkudaru
    to go down; descend (move from higher to lower)
  363. #363
    数学suugaku
    mathematics; math (the academic subject or field)
  364. #364
    育てるsodateru
    to raise, bring up, or nurture so something grows or develops (children, animals, plants, skills)
  365. #365
    足りるtariru
    to be enough; to suffice
  366. #366
    通るtooru
    to pass through or go along (a place, road, tunnel)
  367. #367
    特別tokubetsu
    special; not ordinary
  368. #368
    なさるnasaru
    Honorific equivalent of する — to do (used to show respect for the subject)
  369. #369
    冷えるhieru
    to become cold; to get chilled (for things or a body)
  370. #370
    深いfukai
    deep (physical distance or depth)
  371. #371
    部長buchou
    the head or manager of a department, section, or club (e.g., department chief)
  372. #372
    珍しいmezurashii
    unusual; rare; not common
  373. #373
    両方ryouhou
    both; both of the two
  374. #374
    会議室kaigishitsu
    meeting room; conference room
  375. #375
    規則kisoku
    a rule or set of rules; regulation
  376. #376
    国際kokusai
    international
  377. #377
    壊れるkowareru
    to break; to be broken (intransitive)
  378. #378
    触るsawaru
    to touch
  379. #379
    知らせるshiraseru
    to notify; to inform (someone)
  380. #380
    神社jinja
    a Shinto shrine
  381. #381
    駐車場chuushajou
    a place for parking cars (parking lot / parking area)
  382. #382
    場所basho
    place or location
  383. #383
    まじめmajime
    serious; earnest; diligent and responsible
  384. #384
    忘れ物wasuremono
    an item left behind; something forgotten
  385. #385
    おもちゃomocha
    a toy; a plaything
  386. #386
    事務所jimusho
    an office; a place where administrative or clerical work is done
  387. #387
    新聞社shinbunsha
    newspaper company; newspaper publisher
  388. #388
    水泳suiei
    swimming (the sport or activity of moving through water)
  389. #389
    スーツsūsu
    a suit (matching jacket and trousers or skirt), worn for business or formal occasions
  390. #390
    政治seiji
    politics; political affairs and governance
  391. #391
    台風taifuu
    a typhoon (tropical cyclone)
  392. #392
    予習yoshuu
    study done in advance to prepare for a lesson
  393. #393
    アジアajia
    Asia (the continent or region)
  394. #394
    アナウンサーanaunsā
    a TV or radio announcer; a program presenter
  395. #395
    アルコールarukooru
    alcohol (ethanol); the alcoholic component of drinks
  396. #396
    写すutsusu
    to copy or reproduce text, images, or data
  397. #397
    移るutsuru
    to move or change location/position (intransitive)
  398. #398
    エスカレーターesukarētā
    escalator (a moving staircase that carries people between floors)
  399. #399
    贈り物okurimono
    a gift; a present
  400. #400
    おつりotsuri
    change (money returned to you after paying)
  401. #401
    踊るodoru
    to dance
  402. #402
    折るoru
    to break or snap something by bending
  403. #403
    髪kami
    hair (on the head)
  404. #404
    暮れるkureru
    to grow dark; for daylight to end (sunset)
  405. #405
    毛ke
    hair, fur, or wool; fine filament on humans, animals, or textiles
  406. #406
    ケーキkēki
    a sweet baked dessert; cake
  407. #407
    怪我kega
    an injury; physical wound or harm
  408. #408
    景色keshiki
    scenery; the view or landscape you can see
  409. #409
    研究kenkyuu
    research; systematic study or academic investigation
  410. #410
    講義kougi
    a lecture; a class session given by a teacher or professor
  411. #411
    ご存じgozonji
    Polite/honorific way to say 'to know' (used with です/だ)
  412. #412
    細かいkomakai
    small/fine in size or amount; detailed or precise
  413. #413
    坂saka
    a slope; a hill; an incline
  414. #414
    サラダsarada
    salad — a cold dish of mixed vegetables or greens, often with dressing; served as a side, starter, or light meal
  415. #415
    スーツケースsūtsukēsu
    a suitcase or piece of luggage
  416. #416
    すっとsutto
    smoothly or quickly (movement or action), without hesitation or resistance
  417. #417
    隅sumi
    corner; nook (a small or out-of-the-way place)
  418. #418
    世話sewa
    care; looking after; help or assistance given to someone
  419. #419
    線sen
    a line drawn or marked on a surface; a stroke
  420. #420
    ソフトsofuto
    software (computer programs)
  421. #421
    棚tana
    a shelf or rack used to store or display items
  422. #422
    男性dansei
    man; male (adult)
  423. #423
    テキストtekisuto
    text; written words or characters (in a document, message, webpage, etc.)
  424. #424
    道具dougu
    a tool, instrument, or piece of equipment used to do a task
  425. #425
    動物園doubutsuen
    a zoo; a public place where animals are kept and shown to visitors
  426. #426
    苦いnigai
    bitter (taste)
  427. #427
    盗むnusumu
    to steal; to take something without permission
  428. #428
    喉nodo
    throat (the passage in the neck; pharynx/larynx area)
  429. #429
    パートpaato
    a part-time job or a person who works part-time
  430. #430
    倍bai
    a multiplier; 'times' (as in two times, three times as much)
  431. #431
    はっきりhakkiri
    clearly; distinctly (can be seen, heard, or understood)
  432. #432
    拾うhirou
    to pick up or collect (something or someone)
  433. #433
    復習fukushuu
    review; to review (study material again)
  434. #434
    布団futon
    Japanese-style bedding (mattress/duvet you lay out to sleep on)
  435. #435
    星hoshi
    a star in the sky (astronomical object)
  436. #436
    真ん中mannaka
    the middle; the center (the position in the middle of something)
  437. #437
    味噌miso
    A fermented soybean paste used as a seasoning in Japanese cooking
  438. #438
    虫mushi
    an insect; a bug; a small crawling or flying creature (e.g., beetles, flies, worms)
  439. #439
    痩せるyaseru
    to lose weight; to become thin
  440. #440
    用you
    use; purpose; what something is for
  441. #441
    用事youji
    a task, errand, or something you need to do
  442. #442
    喜ぶyorokobu
    to be pleased, happy, or delighted
  443. #443
    レポートrepooto
    a written report or paper; a document describing information or results (often a school assignment or formal report)
  444. #444
    沸くwaku
    to boil (liquid heats until it bubbles)
  445. #445
    割合wariai
    a proportion, ratio, or percentage
  446. #446
    ああaa
    An exclamation expressing realization, surprise, understanding, or emotion ("Ah!/Oh!")
  447. #447
    アメリカamerika
    America; the United States of America (the country)
  448. #448
    安心anshin
    a feeling of relief; peace of mind
  449. #449
    以下ika
    less than or equal to; ... or below (used after numbers or quantities)
  450. #450
    以外igai
    except; other than
  451. #451
    致すitasu
    Humble (kenjougo) form of 'to do' (する); to do (used by the speaker to show humility)
  452. #452
    打つutsu
    to hit or strike (physically or in sports)
  453. #453
    うんun
    informal "yes" or "yeah" used to show agreement or acknowledgement
  454. #454
    オートバイōtobai
    a motorcycle; motorbike
  455. #455
    行うokonau
    to carry out; to perform or conduct (an action, event, procedure)
  456. #456
    お宅otaku
    someone's house; someone's home
  457. #457
    お見舞いomimai
    a visit to someone who is sick or injured to show concern
  458. #458
    お礼orei
    thanks; gratitude (expression of appreciation)
  459. #459
    折れるoreru
    to break; to snap (intransitive — something breaks)
  460. #460
    ガソリンgasorin
    gasoline; petrol (fuel for vehicles)
  461. #461
    ガラスgarasu
    glass (the material)
  462. #462
    競争kyousou
    competition; rivalry
  463. #463
    ごちそうgochisou
    a feast; a special or delicious meal; a food treat (something prepared or paid for as a kindness)
  464. #464
    ご覧になるgoran ni naru
    (respectful) to see; to look (honorific)
  465. #465
    コンサートkonsaato
    a live musical performance; a concert
  466. #466
    盛んsakan
    active, popular, or flourishing (widely practiced or prosperous)
  467. #467
    下着shitagi
    underwear; undergarments (clothing worn under outer clothes)
  468. #468
    じゃまjama
    a nuisance; in the way or obstructing
  469. #469
    立てるtateru
    to stand something up; to set up or erect (transitive)
  470. #470
    包むtsutsumu
    to wrap or pack something with paper, cloth, etc.
  471. #471
    連れるtsureru
    to take someone along; to lead or bring someone with you
  472. #472
    点ten
    a small mark, dot, or point (a spot or tiny mark)
  473. #473
    展覧会tenrankai
    an exhibition; a public display of artworks or items
  474. #474
    特急tokkyuu
    a limited-express train (a faster train that stops at few stations; often requires an extra fare)
  475. #475
    どんどんdondon
    quickly and continuously; progressing or increasing one after another
  476. #476
    光るhikaru
    to shine; to emit or reflect light
  477. #477
    美術館bijutsukan
    an art museum or art gallery
  478. #478
    びっくりbikkuri
    with surprise; in a startled way
  479. #479
    ビルbiru
    a (multi-story) building, especially a commercial building
  480. #480
    参るmairu
    to go or come (humble form used by the speaker)
  481. #481
    申すmousu
    Humble (kenjougo) form of "to say"; used when referring to one's own words or, in self-introductions, to mean "be called".
  482. #482
    焼けるyakeru
    to burn; to be roasted or cooked (intransitive)
  483. #483
    湯yu
    hot water (including water for bathing)
  484. #484
    冷房reibou
    air conditioning; the system or function that cools a room or building
  485. #485
    裏ura
    the back, rear, or other side of something (the side opposite the front)
  486. #486
    ガソリンスタンドgasorinsutando
    a gas station; a place to buy gasoline and often get basic car services
  487. #487
    着物kimono
    a traditional Japanese garment (kimono)
  488. #488
    決してkesshite
    never; by no means (used with negative verbs to add emphasis)
  489. #489
    卒業sotsugyou
    graduation; the act or state of finishing a course of study
  490. #490
    大分daibu
    considerably; quite; to a large extent (adverbial meaning, read だいぶ)
  491. #491
    釣るtsuru
    to fish; to catch fish with a rod or line
  492. #492
    花見hanami
    Viewing cherry blossoms; a picnic or outing to enjoy blossoms.
  493. #493
    法律houritsu
    law; legal code or statutes
  494. #494
    ほめるhomeru
    to praise; to compliment someone
  495. #495
    森mori
    forest; woods
  496. #496
    案内annai
    to guide or show someone around; to give information or directions
  497. #497
    鏡kagami
    a mirror (a reflective surface used to see one's reflection)
  498. #498
    火事kaji
    a fire (a destructive blaze, e.g., a building fire)
  499. #499
    彼らkarera
    they (third-person plural pronoun for people; typically male or mixed groups)
  500. #500
    急行kyuukou
    an express train or bus; a faster service that skips many stops
  501. #501
    雲kumo
    cloud (visible mass of water vapor in the sky)
  502. #502
    郊外kougai
    suburbs; outskirts (area outside a city)
  503. #503
    差し上げるsashiageru
    Humble (kenjōgo) 'to give' or 'to offer' when the speaker gives something to someone of higher status.
  504. #504
    ステーキsuteeki
    a steak — a thick slice of meat (usually beef) cooked by grilling or frying
  505. #505
    寝坊nebou
    oversleeping; sleeping later than intended
  506. #506
    筈hazu
    expected to; supposed to (expresses an expectation or logical conclusion)
  507. #507
    髭hige
    facial hair (beard or mustache)
  508. #508
    昼間hiruma
    daytime; the period of daylight (the hours between morning and evening)
  509. #509
    降り出すfuridasu
    to begin to fall (rain or snow)
  510. #510
    返事henji
    a reply or response (spoken, written, or by action)
  511. #511
    複雑fukuzatsu
    complex; complicated
  512. #512
    踏むfumu
    to step on; to press down with the foot
  513. #513
    品物shinamono
    an item; goods; merchandise
  514. #514
    生産seisan
    production; manufacturing; output (making goods)
  515. #515
    アクセサリーakusesarī
    a decorative item worn or attached to clothing or a person (jewelry, hair accessories, charms)
  516. #516
    植えるueru
    to plant (a seed, tree, or plant) in the ground or pot
  517. #517
    枝eda
    A branch or twig of a tree; a smaller offshoot from something
  518. #518
    おいでになるoideninaru
    Honorific verb meaning 'to come', 'to go', or 'to be' (shows respect toward the subject)
  519. #519
    屋上okujou
    rooftop; the open area on top of a building
  520. #520
    押し入れoshiire
    a built-in closet used for storing futons and other household items
  521. #521
    カーテンkāten
    a hanging fabric used to cover a window or separate a room (curtain)
  522. #522
    海岸kaigan
    coast; seashore; beach (the land along the edge of the sea)
  523. #523
    科学kagaku
    science; the systematic study of the natural world through observation and experiment
  524. #524
    研究室kenkyuushitsu
    a research laboratory; a professor's lab/office (at a university or company)
  525. #525
    公務員koumuin
    a government employee; civil servant; public servant
  526. #526
    サンダルsandaru
    a sandal; an open shoe (worn in warm weather)
  527. #527
    訪ねるtazuneru
    to visit (a person or place)
  528. #528
    暖房danbou
    heating; a system or device used to warm a room or building
  529. #529
    注射chuusha
    an injection; a medical shot (e.g., vaccine or medicine given with a needle)
  530. #530
    取り替えるtorikaeru
    to replace or exchange one thing for another
  531. #531
    人形ningyo
    a doll or puppet
  532. #532
    ピアノpiano
    a piano (musical instrument)
  533. #533
    太るfutoru
    to gain weight; to become fat
  534. #534
    指輪yubiwa
    a ring worn on the finger
  535. #535
    旅館ryokan
    a traditional Japanese inn (usually with tatami rooms, futons, and often communal baths)
  536. #536
    石ishi
    stone; rock
  537. #537
    いじめるijimeru
    to bully, tease, or mistreat (to pick on)
  538. #538
    祈るinoru
    to pray; to sincerely wish for something
  539. #539
    課長kachou
    section chief; a mid-level manager who leads a section in a company
  540. #540
    家内kanai
    one's wife (used by the speaker, often by men, as a polite/humble term)
  541. #541
    島shima
    an island (a piece of land surrounded by water)
  542. #542
    承知shouchi
    acknowledgement; understanding; 'understood' or 'noted'
  543. #543
    二階建てnikaidate
    a building with two floors (a two-story building)
  544. #544
    最もmottomo
    the most; to the highest degree (superlative adverb)
  545. #545
    西洋seiyou
    the West; Western countries or Western culture
  546. #546
    漬けるtsukeru
    to soak something in a liquid; to pickle or marinate
  547. #547
    塗るnuru
    to apply or coat a liquid or paste onto a surface; to paint
  548. #548
    いかがikaga
    how (is it?/are you?) (polite)
  549. #549
    貿易boueki
    international trade; the buying and selling of goods between countries
  550. #550
    放送housou
    a broadcast; a radio or TV program or the act of transmitting it
  551. #551
    泳ぎ方oyogikata
    the way or method of swimming; swimming technique
  552. #552
    アフリカAfurika
    the continent of Africa (the region/landmass)
  553. #553
    糸ito
    thread, string; thin fiber used for sewing, tying, or weaving
  554. #554
    億oku
    one hundred million (100,000,000); a numeric unit used for counting large amounts (money, population, etc.)
  555. #555
    得意tokui
    good at; skilled at; one's forte
  556. #556
    お嬢さんojousan
    young lady; young woman (polite address or description)
  557. #557
    苦手nigate
    not good at; poor at a skill or task
  558. #558
    工業kougyou
    industry; manufacturing; the industrial sector
  559. #559
    市民shimin
    a citizen; a resident of a city or municipality
  560. #560
    戦争sensou
    war; armed conflict between countries or groups
  561. #561
    手袋tebukuro
    gloves
  562. #562
    文学bungaku
    literature; written works and the study of written works
  563. #563
    飾るkazaru
    to decorate; to ornament; to arrange something for display
  564. #564
    決まるkimaru
    to be decided; to be settled
  565. #565
    退院taiin
    discharge from a hospital; leaving the hospital after treatment
  566. #566
    畳tatami
    a traditional Japanese straw mat used as flooring
  567. #567
    日記nikki
    a diary; a personal journal
  568. #568
    拝見するhaiken suru
    to humbly look at, see or watch(humble form of 'to see')
  569. #569
    止むyamu
    to stop (intransitive; used for rain, wind, noise, etc.)
  570. #570
    看護師kangoshi
    a nurse (medical professional)
  571. #571
    講堂koudou
    auditorium; lecture hall
  572. #572
    ジャムjamu
    a sweet fruit spread made from cooked fruit and sugar (jam, preserves)
  573. #573
    柔道juudou
    A Japanese martial art and Olympic sport focused on throws and grappling
  574. #574
    入院nyuuin
    hospitalization; being admitted to a hospital
  575. #575
    葉ha
    leaf (the flat green part of a plant)
  576. #576
    ハンドバッグhandobaggu
    a handbag or purse (a small bag carried to hold personal items)
  577. #577
    飛行場hikoujou
    an airfield or airport
  578. #578
    ぶどうbudou
    grape; grapes
  579. #579
    ベルberu
    a bell (the physical device or its ringing sound, e.g., doorbell, school bell)
  580. #580
    港minato
    a harbor or port where ships dock, load, or unload
  581. #581
    木綿momen
    cotton; cotton fabric (woven cotton used for clothing or cloth)
  582. #582
    輸出yushutsu
    export; the act of sending goods or services to another country (or the goods sent)
  583. #583
    医学igaku
    medical science; the field of medicine
  584. #584
    産業sangyou
    industry; a sector of the economy involved in production, manufacturing, or business
  585. #585
    輸入yunyuu
    import (noun): goods brought into a country
  586. #586
    集まるatsumaru
    to gather; to come together; to assemble (intransitive)
  587. #587
    絹kinu
    silk; the material or fabric made from silkworm fibers
  588. #588
    スリsuri
    a pickpocket; the act of pickpocketing
  589. #589
    テニスtenisu
    tennis (the sport)
  590. #590
    下宿geshuku
    a boarding house; lodging (renting a room, often with meals)
  591. #591
    砂suna
    sand (small loose grains, e.g., on beaches or in deserts)
  592. #592
    電灯dentou
    an electric light or lamp (ceiling light, light bulb fixture)
  593. #593
    教会kyoukai
    a church (Christian place of worship)
  594. #594
    地理chiri
    geography (the study of places, physical features, and human-environment relationships)
  595. #595
    林hayashi
    a small forest, grove, or woods
  596. #596
    湖mizuumi
    lake
  597. #597
    校長kouchou
    the head of a school (principal, headmaster/headmistress)
  598. #598
    ファックスfakkusu
    a fax; a facsimile transmission or the document and/or the machine used to send/receive it
  599. #599
    小鳥kotori
    a small bird; little bird
  600. #600
    楽しむtanoshimu
    to enjoy; to take pleasure in

JLPT N3

1487 words at the N3 (intermediate) level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

  1. #1
    洋服youfuku
    Western-style clothing (clothes)
  2. #2
    回kai
    times; an occurrence or number of repetitions (used as a counter after numbers)
  3. #3
    度do
    degree; unit for measuring temperature, angles, percentages, etc.
  4. #4
    いつでもitsudemo
    at any time; whenever; always
  5. #5
    かもしれないkamoshirenai
    Expresses that something is possible or uncertain (might/may/could).
  6. #6
    きちんとkichinto
    properly; correctly; neatly (in an appropriate or orderly way)
  7. #7
    こんなにkonna ni
    to this degree; so (much)
  8. #8
    しゃべるshaberu
    to talk; to chat; to speak
  9. #9
    すごいsugoi
    amazing; impressive; awesome
  10. #10
    そのままsono mama
    as it is; unchanged, in the current state
  11. #11
    太陽taiyou
    the sun (the star that gives Earth light and heat)
  12. #12
    膝hiza
    knee (the joint on the leg)
  13. #13
    間違いmachigai
    a mistake; an error
  14. #14
    当たるataru
    to hit; to strike (make contact)
  15. #15
    椅子isu
    a chair; a seat (usually with a back)
  16. #16
    一番ichiban
    most; number one; the best; first (superlative/ordinal)
  17. #17
    うるさいurusai
    making a lot of noise; loud and annoying
  18. #18
    事koto
    an intangible thing, matter, affair, event, or fact
  19. #19
    そこでsokode
    at that place; there (physical location)
  20. #20
    単語tango
    a word; a vocabulary item
  21. #21
    茶cha
    tea (the drink, or tea leaves)
  22. #22
    つまりtsumari
    in other words; that is (used to restate or clarify)
  23. #23
    ビールbīru
    beer (alcoholic drink)
  24. #24
    分fun
    a minute (unit of time)
  25. #25
    まあmaa
    Used to preface or soften a statement; 'well', showing hesitation or mild resignation.
  26. #26
    認めるmitomeru
    to admit or acknowledge (a fact, fault, etc.)
  27. #27
    文字moji
    a single written character or letter (kanji, kana, or other symbol)
  28. #28
    勿論mochiron
    of course; certainly; naturally
  29. #29
    様sama
    honorific suffix attached to a person's name or title to show respect (e.g., Mr./Ms./Mrs./Lord)
  30. #30
    金kin
    gold (the metal)
  31. #31
    気付くkidzuku
    to notice; to become aware of something
  32. #32
    情報jouhou
    information; data; news
  33. #33
    だけどdakedo
    but, however — a casual conjunction used to link two contrasting clauses
  34. #34
    土tsuchi
    soil, earth, or dirt
  35. #35
    何でnande
    why; for what reason (casual)
  36. #36
    年齢nenrei
    age (the number of years someone or something has lived)
  37. #37
    明後日asatte
    the day after tomorrow
  38. #38
    感じるkanjiru
    to feel (a physical sensation or an emotion)
  39. #39
    最高saikou
    the best; highest in quality or rank
  40. #40
    ずっとzutto
    continuously; for a long time; all the time
  41. #41
    例rei
    example; an instance used to illustrate or explain something.
  42. #42
    切れるkireru
    to be sharp; to cut easily
  43. #43
    桜sakura
    cherry blossom (the flowers of the cherry tree)
  44. #44
    命inochi
    life; a person's life or existence
  45. #45
    追うou
    to chase or run after someone or something
  46. #46
    かなりkanari
    considerably; quite; fairly (to a significant degree)
  47. #47
    我慢gaman
    to endure or tolerate something unpleasant
  48. #48
    考えkangae
    an idea, thought, or opinion
  49. #49
    休憩kyuukei
    a short break or rest (e.g., during work, study, or an event)
  50. #50
    急にkyuu ni
    suddenly; unexpectedly; abruptly
  51. #51
    暮らすkurasu
    to live; to reside
  52. #52
    詳しいkuwashii
    detailed; thorough
  53. #53
    結果kekka
    result; outcome; consequence
  54. #54
    個人kojin
    an individual person (as opposed to a company or organization)
  55. #55
    最終saishuu
    final; last (the last one in a sequence)
  56. #56
    しかもshikamo
    moreover; besides; what's more; in addition
  57. #57
    ジュースjūsu
    fruit juice (drink made from fruit)
  58. #58
    信じるshinjiru
    to believe; to trust (to accept something as true or have faith in someone/something)
  59. #59
    責任sekinin
    responsibility; duty; obligation; accountability
  60. #60
    そのうちsonouchi
    soon; before long; one of these days
  61. #61
    それぞれsorezore
    each; respectively; individually
  62. #62
    立ち上がるtachiagaru
    to stand up; to get to one's feet (physically)
  63. #63
    違いchigai
    difference; distinction
  64. #64
    出来るだけdekiru dake
    as much as possible; to the greatest extent one can or something can be done.
  65. #65
    動詞doushi
    a verb (a word that expresses action or a state)
  66. #66
    何でもnandemo
    anything; whatever (no particular restriction or choice)
  67. #67
    不安fuan
    anxiety; unease — a feeling of worry or insecurity
  68. #68
    方法houhou
    a way or method for doing something; means; technique
  69. #69
    ますますmasumasu
    increasingly; more and more
  70. #70
    目標mokuhyou
    a goal or target (something you aim to achieve)
  71. #71
    理解rikai
    understanding; comprehension; grasp of an idea or situation.
  72. #72
    相手aite
    a partner or companion (e.g., spouse, business partner, someone you're paired with)
  73. #73
    あいにくainiku
    unfortunately; regrettably (used to express regret or a polite refusal)
  74. #74
    諦めるakirameru
    to give up; to abandon (hope, plan, attempt)
  75. #75
    現れるarawareru
    to appear; to become visible or come into view
  76. #76
    あんなにannani
    to that extent; so (much); like that (over there/that way)
  77. #77
    何時かitsuka
    sometime; at some point in the future; someday
  78. #78
    一体ittai
    what on earth; (used in questions to show strong surprise or demand an explanation)
  79. #79
    一方ippou
    one side; one of two sides
  80. #80
    終えるoeru
    to finish (something); to bring something to an end
  81. #81
    おそらくosoraku
    probably; likely
  82. #82
    温度ondo
    temperature (degree of hotness or coldness)
  83. #83
    数えるkazoeru
    to count; to enumerate items or numbers
  84. #84
    がっかりgakkari
    disappointedly; in a dejected or let-down way
  85. #85
    かわいそうkawaisou
    pitiable; deserving sympathy
  86. #86
    完全kanzen
    complete; perfect; total
  87. #87
    きついkitsui
    physically tight; fitting closely (clothes, shoes)
  88. #88
    基本kibon
    the basic principle, foundation, or essential part; the basics
  89. #89
    禁煙kinen
    a ban on smoking; 'no smoking' (a policy or sign)
  90. #90
    繰り返すkurikaesu
    to repeat; to do something again
  91. #91
    結局kekkyoku
    in the end; after all; ultimately
  92. #92
    健康kenkou
    health; healthy (as a noun or na-adjective)
  93. #93
    現在genzai
    the present time; now; currently
  94. #94
    腰koshi
    the lower back or waist/hip area of the body (the middle-lower part of the torso)
  95. #95
    転ぶkorobu
    to fall down; to trip or tumble (physically)
  96. #96
    最低saitei
    the worst; lowest in quality or rank
  97. #97
    酒sake
    alcohol; alcoholic drink (often refers to sake, Japanese rice wine)
  98. #98
    ざっとzatto
    approximately; roughly (an estimate or general amount)
  99. #99
    従うshitagau
    to obey or comply with (rules, orders, instructions)
  100. #100
    実際jissai
    reality; the actual situation; in practice
  101. #101
    実はjitsu wa
    actually; used to introduce information that may be new or surprising
  102. #102
    姉妹shimai
    two or more female siblings (sisters)
  103. #103
    条件jouken
    conditions; terms; requirements
  104. #104
    商品shouhin
    goods; products; merchandise (items for sale)
  105. #105
    すてきsuteki
    nice; wonderful; lovely; stylish (used to express admiration)
  106. #106
    素晴らしいsubarashii
    wonderful; excellent; splendid
  107. #107
    性格seikaku
    a person's personality, character, or temperament
  108. #108
    絶対zettai
    absolutely; definitely (used adverbially)
  109. #109
    全員zenin
    everyone; all members (of a group)
  110. #110
    他hoka (ta in compounds)
    other; another; else (a different person, thing, place)
  111. #111
    試すtamesu
    to try; to test (to attempt using or checking something)
  112. #112
    知識chishiki
    knowledge; information or facts acquired by learning or experience
  113. #113
    父親chichioya
    father; one's male parent
  114. #114
    調子choushi
    state or condition (health, performance, working order)
  115. #115
    通じるtsuujiru
    to be understood; to be able to communicate with someone
  116. #116
    続きtsuzuki
    continuation; the next part or remaining part of something
  117. #117
    閉じるtojiru
    to close; to shut (something) or to become closed
  118. #118
    とにかくtonikaku
    anyway; in any case; used to move the conversation on or emphasize what follows
  119. #119
    取り上げるtoriageru
    to take away or seize something (physically or officially)
  120. #120
    なかなかnakanaka
    not easily; (used with negatives) takes time or is difficult
  121. #121
    人間ningen
    a human being; a person
  122. #122
    別にbetsu ni
    not particularly; not really (used to show indifference)
  123. #123
    変更henkou
    a change, modification, or alteration (e.g., of plans, settings, or details)
  124. #124
    弁当bentou
    a boxed meal; a lunchbox (prepared meal, often eaten away from home)
  125. #125
    本人honnin
    the person in question; the person themself (the individual concerned)
  126. #126
    守るmamoru
    to protect, guard, or defend someone or something
  127. #127
    ミルクmiruku
    milk (dairy beverage used for drinking or cooking)
  128. #128
    無駄muda
    useless; pointless; not worth doing
  129. #129
    胸mune
    the chest or breast (the front upper torso, around the ribcage)
  130. #130
    求めるmotomeru
    to request or demand something from someone
  131. #131
    物語monogatari
    a story, tale, or narrative
  132. #132
    貰うmorau
    to receive; to get something from someone
  133. #133
    辞めるyameru
    to stop; to quit or resign (leave a job or cease an activity)
  134. #134
    床yuka
    the floor or surface you walk on inside a room
  135. #135
    老人roujin
    an old person; an elderly person
  136. #136
    あるいはaruiwa
    or; used to present alternatives
  137. #137
    意識ishiki
    consciousness; the state of being awake and aware
  138. #138
    受け取るuketoru
    to receive or accept something that is given, sent, or handed
  139. #139
    飼うkau
    to keep or raise animals (to own a pet)
  140. #140
    数kazu
    number; amount; quantity
  141. #141
    気に入るki ni iru
    to like; to find something pleasing or satisfactory
  142. #142
    苦しいkurushii
    Physically painful or causing severe discomfort (including breathlessness)
  143. #143
    断るkotowaru
    to refuse; to decline; to turn down
  144. #144
    サービスsābisu
    service; help or services provided to customers
  145. #145
    誘うsasou
    to invite someone (to an event or to do something)
  146. #146
    さてsate
    A discourse marker to change topic, start an action, or move the conversation on ("well", "now", "well then").
  147. #147
    参加sanka
    participation; joining (noun)
  148. #148
    自然shizen
    nature; the natural environment
  149. #149
    示すshimesu
    to show; to indicate; to point out
  150. #150
    重要juuyou
    important; significant
  151. #151
    状況joukyou
    the state of affairs; the circumstances or situation at a particular time
  152. #152
    正直shoujiki
    honest, truthful (describing a person or their words)
  153. #153
    先日senjitsu
    the other day; recently (a few days ago)
  154. #154
    想像souzou
    imagination; the act or faculty of imagining
  155. #155
    育つsodatsu
    to grow; to be raised (people, animals, plants); to develop
  156. #156
    遅刻chikoku
    tardiness; being late (arriving after the expected time)
  157. #157
    ちゃんとchanto
    properly; correctly; as one should
  158. #158
    ところでtokorode
    by the way; a phrase used to change or introduce a new topic
  159. #159
    とんでもないtondemonai
    outrageous, absurd, unthinkable (something shocking or unacceptable)
  160. #160
    どんなにdonna ni
    no matter how; however (much)
  161. #161
    人気ninki
    popularity; being well-liked or in demand
  162. #162
    能力nouryoku
    ability; capability; skill; competence
  163. #163
    馬鹿baka
    stupid; foolish; (person) an idiot
  164. #164
    腹hara
    stomach or belly; the physical abdomen
  165. #165
    秒byou
    a second (unit of time)
  166. #166
    無料muryou
    free of charge; no cost
  167. #167
    者mono
    person; someone
  168. #168
    割るwaru
    to break; to smash (physically)
  169. #169
    与えるataeru
    to give or provide something to someone
  170. #170
    およそoyoso
    approximately; about
  171. #171
    カードkādo
    card
  172. #172
    材料zairyou
    materials or ingredients used to make or produce something
  173. #173
    作業sagyou
    work; a task or operation, often manual or scheduled
  174. #174
    事実jijitsu
    fact; reality; true situation
  175. #175
    次第shidai
    depending on; contingent on
  176. #176
    じっとjitto
    motionlessly; staying still
  177. #177
    支払うshiharau
    to pay (money); to make a payment
  178. #178
    集中shuuchuu
    to concentrate; to focus (one's attention or effort)
  179. #179
    生nama, sei, iku
    draft(beer), raw, uncooked, fresh (not processed)
  180. #180
    疲れtsukare
    tiredness; fatigue
  181. #181
    流れるnagareru
    to flow; to move (liquid, current, time, tears, etc.)
  182. #182
    秘密himitsu
    a secret; something kept hidden or confidential
  183. #183
    不思議fushigi
    strange or mysterious; hard to explain
  184. #184
    振るfuru
    to shake, wave, or swing something (e.g., a hand or object)
  185. #185
    戻すmodosu
    to return or put something back to its original place or state
  186. #186
    嬉しいureshii
    happy; pleased; glad
  187. #187
    お昼ohiru
    lunch (the meal eaten around midday)
  188. #188
    思い出omoide
    a memory; a recollection
  189. #189
    順番junban
    order; sequence (the arrangement of items or events)
  190. #190
    書類shorui
    documents or paperwork (written papers used for official or business purposes)
  191. #191
    数字suuji
    number; numeral; digits
  192. #192
    助けるtasukeru
    to help or save (assist someone or rescue from danger)
  193. #193
    駄目dame
    no good; unacceptable; useless; won't work (not allowed)
  194. #194
    できればdekireba
    if possible; preferably
  195. #195
    通りtoori
    a street, road, or avenue
  196. #196
    防ぐfusegu
    to prevent; to protect against
  197. #197
    真面目majime
    serious; earnest; conscientious (not joking, reliable)
  198. #198
    全くmattaku
    completely; entirely
  199. #199
    土産omiyage
    souvenir; a gift or memento brought back for others after a trip (often a local specialty)
  200. #200
    隠すkakusu
    to hide; to conceal
  201. #201
    氷koori
    ice (frozen water)
  202. #202
    親友shinyuu
    a close friend; best friend
  203. #203
    外すhazusu
    to remove, take off, or unfasten (something)
  204. #204
    無事buji
    safe; unharmed
  205. #205
    普段fudan
    usually; ordinarily; under normal circumstances
  206. #206
    部分bubun
    a part, section, or portion of something
  207. #207
    学ぶmanabu
    to learn; to study (in depth)
  208. #208
    許すyurusu
    to forgive (someone)
  209. #209
    一生isshou
    one's whole life; a lifetime
  210. #210
    運un
    luck; fortune (good or bad)
  211. #211
    オフィスofisu
    an office; a workplace
  212. #212
    神kami
    a god or deity
  213. #213
    観客kankyaku
    audience; spectators (people watching a performance or event)
  214. #214
    家庭katei
    (a) household; home/family (as a living unit)
  215. #215
    夕飯yuuhan
    dinner (evening meal)
  216. #216
    金額kingaku
    amount of money; monetary amount
  217. #217
    欠点ketten
    a fault, flaw, or shortcoming
  218. #218
    勤めるtsutomeru
    to work for (a company/organization)
  219. #219
    筋suji
    muscle; sinew
  220. #220
    それでもsoredemo
    nevertheless; even so; despite that
  221. #221
    大統領daitouryou
    the president (the head of state or government of a country)
  222. #222
    たったtatta
    only; merely; just (emphasizing a small amount, number, or short time)
  223. #223
    提出teishutsu
    submission; to submit (documents, homework, forms)
  224. #224
    当時touji
    at that time; in those days
  225. #225
    船fune
    a boat or ship
  226. #226
    報告houkoku suru
    a report; to report (する verb)
  227. #227
    命令meirei
    an order, command, or instruction
  228. #228
    家賃yachin
    rent; the regular payment for occupying a house or apartment
  229. #229
    郵便yuubin
    mail; the postal service (letters and parcels)
  230. #230
    予算yosan
    An amount of money planned or allocated for a particular purpose or period (budget).
  231. #231
    明らかakiraka
    clear, obvious, evident
  232. #232
    飽きるakiru
    to get tired of or lose interest in something
  233. #233
    明けるakeru
    to dawn; (of night) to end and become morning
  234. #234
    汗ase
    sweat; perspiration
  235. #235
    当てるateru
    to hit or strike (something)
  236. #236
    油abura
    oil; fat (cooking oil, grease, or oils used as lubricants)
  237. #237
    誤りayamari
    a mistake; an error
  238. #238
    あらゆるarayuru
    every; all (used before a noun to mean all possible kinds/items)
  239. #239
    表すarawasu
    to show, express, or represent something (make it known or visible)
  240. #240
    意外igai
    unexpected; surprising
  241. #241
    息iki
    breath; breathing
  242. #242
    頂くitadaku
    to receive or accept (humble language used to show modesty)
  243. #243
    一層issou
    even more; much more; all the more (used to emphasize a greater degree)
  244. #244
    いつまでもitsumademo
    forever; for a long time; always (continuing without change)
  245. #245
    以来irai
    since (a point in time); from then onward
  246. #246
    依頼irai
    a request, commission, or asking someone to do something
  247. #247
    いらっしゃいirasshai
    An informal/colloquial welcome or invitation to enter — 'welcome', 'come in'
  248. #248
    動かすugokasu
    to move (something); to set something in motion; to operate
  249. #249
    影響eikyou
    influence; effect; impact
  250. #250
    追い付くoitsuku
    to catch up with or reach someone/something (physically or in status)
  251. #251
    奥oku
    the inner part or back area of something (e.g., the back of a room, house, or closet)
  252. #252
    幼いosanai
    young (of a child); not old
  253. #253
    おしゃべりoshaberi
    talkative; someone who talks a lot
  254. #254
    お互いotagai
    each other; mutual
  255. #255
    主にomoni
    mainly; primarily; chiefly
  256. #256
    課ka
    a section or department within an organization
  257. #257
    会kai
    a meeting, gathering, or association (often used as the suffix '-kai')
  258. #258
    解決kaiketsu
    a solution or resolution (to a problem or dispute)
  259. #259
    開始kaishi
    the start or beginning of something
  260. #260
    換えるkaeru
    to exchange, replace, or convert something for something else (e.g., swap items, exchange money)
  261. #261
    確認kakunin
    a check, confirmation, or verification
  262. #262
    影kage
    a dark shape cast when something blocks light; a silhouette
  263. #263
    加減kagen
    degree; extent; amount or level of something
  264. #264
    過去kako
    the past; time that has already happened
  265. #265
    語るkataru
    to tell, to speak, to narrate (to say or relate something)
  266. #266
    必ずしもkanarazushimo
    not necessarily; not always (often used with a negative)
  267. #267
    皮kawa
    the outer layer of a person, animal, fruit, or object (skin, hide, peel, rind)
  268. #268
    関心kanshin
    interest; concern (mental attention or curiosity)
  269. #269
    記憶kioku
    the ability to remember; memory capacity
  270. #270
    気温kion
    air temperature (the temperature of the atmosphere)
  271. #271
    期間kikan
    a period or length of time
  272. #272
    効くkiku
    to be effective; to work; to have an effect
  273. #273
    機嫌kigen
    a person's mood or temper
  274. #274
    傷kizu
    a cut, wound, or physical injury to the body
  275. #275
    機能kinou
    function or feature; the capability or role of a device, system, organ, or component
  276. #276
    希望kibou
    hope; wish; desire; aspiration
  277. #277
    教科書kyoukasho
    textbook
  278. #278
    教師kyoushi
    teacher (a person who teaches, typically at a school)
  279. #279
    共通kyoutsuu
    shared; common to multiple people or things
  280. #280
    許可kyoka
    permission; approval; authorization
  281. #281
    禁止kinshi
    a ban or prohibition; something that is not allowed (often seen on signs as 'No ...')
  282. #282
    緊張kinchou
    nervousness; feeling anxious or tense
  283. #283
    偶然guuzen
    coincidence; an event that happens unexpectedly
  284. #284
    臭いkusai
    having a bad or strong smell; smelly
  285. #285
    腐るkusaru
    to rot; to decay; (food) to go bad
  286. #286
    組むkumu
    to cross or fold (arms, legs)
  287. #287
    傾向keikou
    a general tendency or trend
  288. #288
    計算keisan
    calculation; arithmetic; a computed result (noun)
  289. #289
    けちkechi
    stingy; unwilling to spend money or share things
  290. #290
    煙kemuri
    smoke (gas or vapor produced by fire, or cigarette smoke)
  291. #291
    限界genkai
    a limit or boundary; the maximum extent of something (range, quantity, capacity)
  292. #292
    言語gengo
    language (a system of spoken or written communication)
  293. #293
    濃いkoi
    strong, concentrated, or intense (taste, color, smell, appearance, etc.)
  294. #294
    合格goukaku
    passing (an exam); being accepted
  295. #295
    攻撃kougeki
    an attack or strike (physical or military)
  296. #296
    後者kousha
    the latter (of two things)
  297. #297
    コードkōdo
    a physical cord or cable (e.g., power cord, audio cable)
  298. #298
    差sa
    difference; gap; disparity
  299. #299
    才能sainou
    natural ability; talent; aptitude
  300. #300
    盛りmori
    a serving or portion; a heap/pile (often of food)
  301. #301
    作品sakuhin
    a work or piece of creative output (art, literature, film, etc.)
  302. #302
    指すsasu
    to point at or toward (physically indicate)
  303. #303
    覚めるsameru
    to wake up; to stop sleeping
  304. #304
    更にsarani
    in addition; furthermore; even more (adds extra information or increases degree)
  305. #305
    参考sankou
    reference; something consulted or used as a guide
  306. #306
    幸せshiawase
    happy (feeling; describing someone or something)
  307. #307
    叱るshikaru
    to scold; to reprimand
  308. #308
    式shiki
    a ceremony or formal event
  309. #309
    時期jiki
    a period of time or season when something occurs
  310. #310
    事態jitai
    a situation; a state of affairs.
  311. #311
    従ってshitagatte
    therefore; consequently; as a result
  312. #312
    自動jidou
    automatic; working by itself
  313. #313
    借金shakkin
    debt; money owed or borrowed
  314. #314
    邪魔jama
    a hindrance, obstacle, or nuisance
  315. #315
    手術shujutsu
    surgical operation; surgery
  316. #316
    首都shuto
    capital city (the seat of government)
  317. #317
    種類shurui
    a kind, type, or category; a group used to classify things
  318. #318
    障害shougai
    an obstacle, hindrance, or barrier that prevents progress
  319. #319
    冗談joudan
    a joke; something said or done to be funny
  320. #320
    女子joshi
    girl; young woman
  321. #321
    徐々にjojoni
    gradually; little by little
  322. #322
    真剣shinken
    serious; earnest (showing sincere intent or strong focus)
  323. #323
    身長shinchou
    a person's height (how tall someone is)
  324. #324
    姿sugata
    appearance; figure; the way someone or something looks or is posed (including posture or form)
  325. #325
    過ごすsugosu
    to spend or pass (time)
  326. #326
    進めるsusumeru
    to advance or move something forward; to carry on or proceed with (a plan, project, discussion)
  327. #327
    勧めるsusumeru
    to recommend or suggest something (an item, action, etc.)
  328. #328
    頭痛zutsuu
    headache
  329. #329
    既にsudeni
    already; by this time
  330. #330
    性sei
    sex; gender; sexual (biological or social)
  331. #331
    正式seishiki
    official; formal (approved or following proper rules)
  332. #332
    贅沢zeitaku
    luxury; extravagance; excessive indulgence
  333. #333
    成長seichou
    growth; development; becoming bigger, more mature, or more advanced (physical, personal, or economic)
  334. #334
    世間seken
    society; the public; the world outside one's immediate circle
  335. #335
    セットsetto
    a set; a group or package of items sold or offered together (including meal combos)
  336. #336
    選手senshu
    an athlete; a player or competitor in sports or contests
  337. #337
    全体zentai
    the whole; entirety; the whole group or thing
  338. #338
    増加zouka
    an increase or rise (in number, amount, rate, etc.)
  339. #339
    相当soutou
    considerably; fairly; quite (degree)
  340. #340
    底soko
    the bottom or lowest part of something; the underside or base
  341. #341
    そっとsotto
    quietly or gently (without making noise or attracting attention)
  342. #342
    備えるsonaeru
    to prepare or make arrangements for something (especially for emergencies or future needs)
  343. #343
    それとsore to
    and; also; in addition
  344. #344
    それともsoretomo
    Used to present an alternative; 'or' / 'or else' (often in questions)
  345. #345
    台dai
    a stand, platform, or pedestal (e.g., stage, podium, rack)
  346. #346
    退屈taikutsu
    boredom; bored/boring (feeling uninterested or causing lack of interest)
  347. #347
    大半taihan
    the majority; most (of something)
  348. #348
    倒すtaosu
    to knock over; to topple (make something fall)
  349. #349
    叩くtataku
    to hit, strike, tap, or beat (physically)
  350. #350
    立場tachiba
    standpoint; social position(status)
  351. #351
    黙るdamaru
    to be silent; to stop talking
  352. #352
    頼るtayoru
    to rely on; to depend on (someone or something)
  353. #353
    担当tantou
    person in charge; the person assigned to handle something
  354. #354
    地域chiiki
    area; region; locality; district
  355. #355
    違いないchigainai
    certain; there's no doubt
  356. #356
    中央chuou
    the center or middle of something; the central area
  357. #357
    中心chuushin
    center; middle; core; main point
  358. #358
    貯金chokin
    money saved; savings
  359. #359
    遂にtsuini
    finally; at last (after a long wait or effort)
  360. #360
    捕まるtsukamaru
    to be caught; to be arrested
  361. #361
    掴むtsukamu
    to grab or seize (physically)
  362. #362
    適切tekisetsu
    appropriate; suitable; correct for a situation
  363. #363
    徹夜tetsuya
    staying up all night; an all-nighter
  364. #364
    どうしてもdoushitemo
    no matter what; under any circumstance (often used with negative outcomes)
  365. #365
    解くtoku
    to solve (a problem, puzzle, question)
  366. #366
    独身dokushin
    single; unmarried (person or marital status)
  367. #367
    独特dokutoku
    distinctive; unique; having a characteristic quality
  368. #368
    ところがtokoroga
    but; however; used to show contrast or an unexpected result
  369. #369
    突然totsuzen
    suddenly; unexpectedly
  370. #370
    飛ばすtobasu
    to make something fly; to launch or send into the air
  371. #371
    ドラマdorama
    a drama (TV drama or drama series); can also mean a stage play or dramatic work
  372. #372
    内容naiyou
    content; the substance, details, or topics contained in something
  373. #373
    なぜならnazenara
    used to introduce a reason; 'because' (explaining why)
  374. #374
    納得nattoku
    understanding, agreement, or acceptance
  375. #375
    悩むnayamu
    to be worried or troubled; to agonize mentally over something
  376. #376
    抜くnuku
    to pull out, extract, or remove (something physical)
  377. #377
    望むnozomu
    to wish for, hope for, or desire something
  378. #378
    伸ばすnobasu
    to make something longer; to extend (length or time)
  379. #379
    計るhakaru
    to measure or check quantities (time, amount, cost, etc.)
  380. #380
    激しいhageshii
    very strong or intense in degree; fierce or violent
  381. #381
    端hashi
    edge, end, tip, or side of something
  382. #382
    バッグbaggu
    a bag (a portable container for carrying personal items such as a handbag, tote, backpack, etc.)
  383. #383
    ばったりbattari
    suddenly or abruptly (stop, fall, or happen)
  384. #384
    発表happyou
    an announcement; a presentation or publication
  385. #385
    話し合うhanashiau
    to discuss; to talk something over (with someone)
  386. #386
    離れるhanareru
    to move away from; to be separated from (physically or figuratively)
  387. #387
    張るharu
    to stretch or make taut (pull tight, spread across)
  388. #388
    範囲han'i
    range; scope; extent; the area or limits covered by something
  389. #389
    判断handan
    judgment, decision, or assessment (the act of deciding or evaluating)
  390. #390
    犯人hannin
    a person who committed a crime; the criminal or culprit
  391. #391
    必死hisshi
    desperate; doing something with all one's might or frantically
  392. #392
    費用hiyou
    cost; expense; fee
  393. #393
    平等byoudou
    equal; impartial; not giving special treatment to anyone
  394. #394
    含むfukumu
    to include or contain (something)
  395. #395
    袋fukuro
    a bag, sack, or pouch used to carry or store things
  396. #396
    不足fusoku
    a lack or shortage; not enough
  397. #397
    舞台butai
    the raised platform where performances (plays, concerts, etc.) are performed
  398. #398
    不満fuman
    dissatisfaction; feeling unhappy or unsatisfied with something
  399. #399
    震えるfurueru
    to tremble or shake; to shiver (from cold, fear, or strong emotion)
  400. #400
    触れるfureru
    to touch; to make physical contact
  401. #401
    雰囲気funiki
    the atmosphere, mood, or vibe of a place, situation, or person
  402. #402
    分野bunya
    a field, area, or branch of study, work, or activity
  403. #403
    方向houkou
    direction; the side or way toward which something points or moves
  404. #404
    ホームhōmu
    train platform (where passengers wait for trains)
  405. #405
    保存hozon
    to save or store (data, files)
  406. #406
    頬hoo
    cheek (the side of the face)
  407. #407
    本物honmono
    the real thing; genuine; authentic
  408. #408
    貧しいmazushii
    poor; lacking money or basic material resources
  409. #409
    真っ直ぐmassugu
    straight (in a line); going directly
  410. #410
    無視mushi
    to ignore; to pay no attention to someone or something
  411. #411
    結ぶmusubu
    to tie or fasten (physically)
  412. #412
    メモmemo
    a short written note or reminder
  413. #413
    メンバーmenbā
    member (of a group, team, club, etc.)
  414. #414
    申し込むmoushikomu
    to apply or sign up for something
  415. #415
    目的mokuteki
    purpose; goal; objective
  416. #416
    文句monku
    a complaint; grievance
  417. #417
    破るyaburu
    to tear or rip something
  418. #418
    勇気yuuki
    courage; bravery — the mental strength to face danger, difficulty, or pain.
  419. #419
    酔うyou
    to get drunk (from alcohol)
  420. #420
    要するにyousuru ni
    in short; to summarize; to put it simply
  421. #421
    嫁yome
    wife (informal; often used in casual speech)
  422. #422
    余裕yoyuu
    spare time/money/space; leeway or margin
  423. #423
    量ryou
    amount; quantity; volume
  424. #424
    わざとwazato
    intentionally; on purpose
  425. #425
    話題wadai
    topic of conversation; subject people talk about
  426. #426
    アルバムarubamu
    a book for holding or displaying photographs (photo album)
  427. #427
    安定antei
    stability; steadiness; being stable
  428. #428
    行きiki
    the act of going; an outgoing trip or departure
  429. #429
    いけないikenai
    bad; wrong; unacceptable
  430. #430
    位置ichi
    position; location; place
  431. #431
    今にもima ni mo
    about to happen very soon; at any moment
  432. #432
    失うushinau
    to lose (something or someone); to be deprived of; to miss (an opportunity)
  433. #433
    会員kaiin
    a member of an organization, club, or service
  434. #434
    海外kaigai
    abroad; overseas; foreign countries
  435. #435
    会計kaikei
    the bill or check (amount to pay)
  436. #436
    外出gaishutsu
    going out; leaving the house; an outing or excursion (noun) - e.g., not at home or at work.
  437. #437
    家具kagu
    furniture; movable items used to equip a room
  438. #438
    賢いkashikoi
    intelligent; clever; wise
  439. #439
    肩kata
    shoulder (the body part)
  440. #440
    環境kankyou
    environment; surroundings; the conditions or circumstances (natural, social, or work) around someone or something
  441. #441
    感謝kansha
    gratitude; thanks
  442. #442
    嫌うkirau
    to dislike; to hate (someone or something)
  443. #443
    癖kuse
    a habit, mannerism, or quirk — often an undesirable or involuntary tendency
  444. #444
    組kumi
    a group, set, or class (team or collection of people/things)
  445. #445
    位i
    rank; position (in a competition or hierarchy)
  446. #446
    警告keikoku suru
    a warning or caution
  447. #447
    劇場gekijou
    a theater; a venue for plays, films, or performances
  448. #448
    現金genkin
    cash; money in hand
  449. #449
    検討kentou
    to consider, examine, or discuss
  450. #450
    越えるkoeru
    to go across or pass over a physical place or boundary
  451. #451
    頃koro
    around; about (an approximate time)
  452. #452
    さっぱりsappari
    completely / not at all (often used with a negative)
  453. #453
    差別sabetsu
    discrimination; unfair treatment of people based on group membership (race, gender, etc.)
  454. #454
    左右sayuu
    the two sides/directions: left and right
  455. #455
    皿sara
    a plate; a shallow dish used to hold or serve food
  456. #456
    事情jijou
    circumstances; the situation or reasons behind something
  457. #457
    実現jitsugen
    to make something happen; to realize (a plan, idea, dream)
  458. #458
    人生jinsei
    a person's life; one's lifetime or life experiences
  459. #459
    是非zehi
    certainly; by all means; please (used to strongly request or encourage)
  460. #460
    操作sousa
    to operate or control a machine, device, or system
  461. #461
    代表daihyou
    a person or group that represents others; a representative or delegation
  462. #462
    たまらないtamaranai
    unbearable; intolerable (physically or mentally)
  463. #463
    単位tani
    academic credit (credit earned for a course)
  464. #464
    単にtanni
    simply; merely; only
  465. #465
    注文chuumon
    an order or request to buy something or to have something done
  466. #466
    直接chokusetsu
    direct; not through an intermediary
  467. #467
    次々tsugitsugi
    one after another; in succession
  468. #468
    到着touchaku
    arrival; the act of arriving
  469. #469
    通すtoosu
    to allow someone or something to pass through or go by
  470. #470
    濡れるnureru
    to get wet; to become wet
  471. #471
    値段nedan
    price; cost
  472. #472
    年間nenkan
    a period of one year; annually or per year (used for duration or rate)
  473. #473
    乗せるnoseru
    to give someone a ride; to take someone in a vehicle
  474. #474
    伸びるnobiru
    to grow or become longer (hair, height, plants, etc.)
  475. #475
    働きhataraki
    work; labor; the act or result of working
  476. #476
    引っ張るhipparu
    to pull or tug something physically
  477. #477
    人混みhitogomi
    a crowd of people; a crowded place
  478. #478
    批判hihan
    criticism; critique
  479. #479
    微妙bimyou
    subtle or delicate; hard to describe or judge
  480. #480
    広がるhirogaru
    to spread out or extend in area or width
  481. #481
    再びfutatabi
    again; once more
  482. #482
    減るheru
    to decrease; to become less or fewer
  483. #483
    歩道hodou
    sidewalk; pedestrian path
  484. #484
    褒めるhomeru
    to praise; to compliment someone
  485. #485
    まさかmasaka
    Expressing strong disbelief or denial ("no way", "impossible").
  486. #486
    満足manzoku
    satisfied; content
  487. #487
    身mi
    the physical body; a person's body
  488. #488
    向くmuku
    to face or turn toward a direction or person
  489. #489
    夢中muchuu
    completely absorbed or obsessed; lost in something
  490. #490
    迷惑meiwaku
    a nuisance; something that causes trouble or inconvenience
  491. #491
    基づくmotozuku
    to be based on; to be grounded in
  492. #492
    役割yakuwari
    role; the function, part, or responsibility someone or something has in a situation or system
  493. #493
    有効yuukou
    effective; produces the intended result
  494. #494
    利益rieki
    profit, monetary gain from business or investment
  495. #495
    挨拶aisatsu
    a greeting; saying hello
  496. #496
    穴ana
    a hole, opening, or cavity (in an object or the ground)
  497. #497
    以前izen
    before; previously; earlier (in time)
  498. #498
    市場ichiba
    a physical market or marketplace where goods are bought and sold
  499. #499
    一般ippan
    general; common; ordinary; in general
  500. #500
    居間ima
    living room; the main room in a home where people gather
  501. #501
    疑うutagau
    to doubt; to think something may not be true
  502. #502
    描くkaku
    to draw or paint (make a picture)
  503. #503
    観光kankou
    tourism; sightseeing (visiting places for pleasure)
  504. #504
    監督kantoku
    a supervisor or manager who oversees work or operations
  505. #505
    キャンプkyanpu
    camp; camping; campsite
  506. #506
    協力kyouryoku
    cooperation; help or assistance
  507. #507
    ぐっすりgussuri
    soundly; deeply (sleeping)
  508. #508
    現場genba
    the place where an incident happened; the scene (e.g., crime, accident)
  509. #509
    効果kouka
    effect; result; effectiveness
  510. #510
    粉kona
    powder; a finely ground substance (e.g., flour, talc)
  511. #511
    事件jiken
    an incident or event; often refers to a crime or a case handled by police or courts
  512. #512
    しばしばshibashiba
    often; frequently; repeatedly
  513. #513
    自慢jiman
    boast or bragging (talking proudly about oneself)
  514. #514
    随分zuibun
    very; quite; considerably; surprisingly
  515. #515
    整理seiri
    to organize, sort, or put things in order (physically or abstractly)
  516. #516
    経つtatsu
    to pass (time); to elapse
  517. #517
    たびたびtabitabi
    often; repeatedly; again and again (used to describe frequent or repeated actions)"}],
  518. #518
    出会うdeau
    to meet; to encounter (often by chance)
  519. #519
    特徴tokuchou
    a characteristic, feature, or trait that distinguishes something
  520. #520
    年中nenjuu
    throughout the year; all year round
  521. #521
    残すnokosu
    to leave something behind; to leave some part remaining
  522. #522
    のんびりnonbiri
    in a relaxed, unhurried way; leisurely
  523. #523
    パーセントpāsento
    percent; a number or ratio expressed as parts per hundred
  524. #524
    日付hizuke
    the date (a calendar day or the date written on a document)
  525. #525
    ぴったりpittari
    exactly; perfectly (fits or matches, or at an exact time)
  526. #526
    街machi
    town; neighborhood; commercial district
  527. #527
    様子yousu
    the state, condition, or appearance of something; how things seem
  528. #528
    扱うatsukau
    to handle, manage, or deal with objects, tasks, or situations (including selling/handling goods)
  529. #529
    一瞬isshun
    a very short moment; an instant; briefly/momentarily.
  530. #530
    得るeru
    to obtain; to get
  531. #531
    覆うoou
    to cover, envelop, or conceal (something)
  532. #532
    学習gakushuu
    learning; study (the process of acquiring knowledge or skills)
  533. #533
    隠れるkakureru
    to hide; to conceal oneself; to be hidden
  534. #534
    記事kiji
    a written article or news story (in a newspaper, magazine, or online)
  535. #535
    記録kiroku
    a record or log (written or stored information)
  536. #536
    加えるkuwaeru
    to add or include (something)
  537. #537
    合計goukei
    total; sum (the result of adding numbers or amounts)
  538. #538
    異なるkotonaru
    to be different; to differ
  539. #539
    今回konkai
    this time; on this occasion
  540. #540
    支払いshiharai
    payment
  541. #541
    手段shudan
    a method, way, or means of achieving something
  542. #542
    順調junchou
    going well; proceeding smoothly; favorable
  543. #543
    常識joushiki
    common sense; generally accepted practical knowledge or judgement shared by most people
  544. #544
    職業shokugyou
    occupation; job; profession
  545. #545
    信号shingou
    traffic light
  546. #546
    制度seido
    a system or established set of rules, institutions, or organizational framework
  547. #547
    積極的sekkyokuteki
    positive; optimistic (having a positive attitude)
  548. #548
    注ぐsosogu
    to pour a liquid into something (literal)
  549. #549
    尊敬sonkei
    respect; esteem; admiration (noun), to respect (verb)
  550. #550
    体温taion
    body temperature (the temperature of a person or animal)
  551. #551
    他人tanin
    a person other than oneself; a stranger or someone not part of your family/group
  552. #552
    男子danshi
    a male person; a boy or young man; males as a group (e.g., boys' team or class)
  553. #553
    近頃chikagoro
    recently; these days
  554. #554
    中止chuushi
    cancellation; the act of stopping or calling off an event, plan, or activity
  555. #555
    ですからdesukara
    so; therefore; for that reason
  556. #556
    手間tema
    time and effort required to do something; trouble or extra work
  557. #557
    通り過ぎるtoorisugiru
    to pass by; to go past (without stopping)
  558. #558
    届くtodoku
    to reach or arrive (something like mail, package, news)
  559. #559
    取れるtoreru
    to come off; to become detached or be removed
  560. #560
    仲間nakama
    A friend, companion, colleague, or member of the same group
  561. #561
    似合うniau
    to suit; to look good on someone or match their style/appearance.
  562. #562
    匂いnioi
    a smell or scent (can be pleasant or unpleasant)
  563. #563
    年代nendai
    an age group or age range (e.g., twenties, thirties)
  564. #564
    母親hahaoya
    mother; female parent
  565. #565
    被害higai
    harm or damage (suffered by people, property, etc.)
  566. #566
    平和heiwa
    peace (absence of war or conflict; social harmony)
  567. #567
    任せるmakaseru
    to entrust; to leave a task or responsibility to someone
  568. #568
    味方mikata
    an ally; a person or group on your side who supports you
  569. #569
    虫歯mushiba
    a cavity in a tooth; dental caries
  570. #570
    面倒mendou
    a nuisance; bothersome or inconvenient
  571. #571
    元moto
    origin; the original place or state
  572. #572
    約yaku
    approximately; about (used before numbers)
  573. #573
    雇うyatou
    to hire; to employ (someone)
  574. #574
    夜中yonaka
    the middle of the night; late at night
  575. #575
    料金ryoukin
    a fee, charge, or price for a service or product
  576. #576
    分けるwakeru
    to divide or separate into parts; to distribute or share out among people or groups.
  577. #577
    起こるokoru
    to occur; to happen
  578. #578
    鬼oni
    a demon or ogre; a frightening supernatural monster (also used figuratively for a cruel or relentless person)
  579. #579
    企業kigyou
    a company; an enterprise; a business organization
  580. #580
    給料kyuuryou
    salary; regular payment for work
  581. #581
    県ken
    prefecture (an administrative division in Japan)
  582. #582
    誤解gokai
    a misunderstanding
  583. #583
    少年shounen
    a boy; a young male (child or adolescent)
  584. #584
    成功seikou
    success; the achievement of a desired result
  585. #585
    中学chuugaku
    middle school; junior high school
  586. #586
    付き合いtsukiai
    socializing; social obligations (going along with others, attending events)
  587. #587
    常にtsune ni
    always; constantly; at all times
  588. #588
    何とかnantoka
    somehow; in some way; one way or another
  589. #589
    集まりatsumari
    a gathering or meeting of people; an assembly or get-together
  590. #590
    うなるunaru
    to groan or moan (make a low sound of pain, effort, or emotion)
  591. #591
    エンジンenjin
    engine; motor (the machine that produces mechanical power)
  592. #592
    香りkaori
    a scent, smell, or fragrance
  593. #593
    学者gakusha
    a scholar; an academic or expert in a field
  594. #594
    株kabu
    a share of stock; company stock
  595. #595
    訓練kunren
    training; practice or exercises to improve skills or performance
  596. #596
    経営keiei
    Management; running or operating a business or organization
  597. #597
    欠陥kekkan
    a defect, flaw, or fault (in a product, system, plan, etc.)
  598. #598
    語学gogaku
    the study of languages; language learning
  599. #599
    国語kokugo
    the Japanese language; the school subject covering Japanese language and literature
  600. #600
    黒板kokuban
    blackboard; chalkboard
  601. #601
    芝生shibafu
    a lawn; an area of grass (in a yard, park, etc.)
  602. #602
    住民juumin
    a person who lives in a particular place; a resident or inhabitant
  603. #603
    スープsūpu
    soup; a liquid dish or broth served as food
  604. #604
    大臣daijin
    a government minister; a cabinet minister
  605. #605
    戦うtatakau
    to fight; to battle
  606. #606
    地下chika
    the area under the ground; a basement or subterranean space
  607. #607
    長期chouki
    a long period; long-term
  608. #608
    梅雨tsuyu
    the rainy season (early summer period with frequent rain), especially in Japan
  609. #609
    伝統dentou
    tradition; customs or practices passed down within a culture, group, or society
  610. #610
    爆発bakuhatsu
    an explosion or blast (physical detonation)
  611. #611
    愛ai
    love; deep affection or strong emotional attachment
  612. #612
    アイスクリームaisukurīmu
    ice cream (a frozen sweet dairy or non-dairy dessert)
  613. #613
    明かりakari
    light; illumination; a source of light (lamp, candle, sunlight)
  614. #614
    あちこちachikochi
    here and there; in various places
  615. #615
    跡ato
    a mark, trace, or remnant left by something
  616. #616
    現すarawasu
    to reveal; to show; to make something appear
  617. #617
    案an
    a plan, proposal, or idea (often a draft or suggested course of action)
  618. #618
    胃i
    stomach (the organ that digests food)
  619. #619
    勢いikioi
    force or momentum (physical or figurative)
  620. #620
    生き物ikimono
    a living thing; any creature or organism (animal, plant, etc.)
  621. #621
    維持iji
    to maintain; to keep something in its current state
  622. #622
    異常ijou
    abnormal; not normal
  623. #623
    いずれizure
    eventually; sooner or later
  624. #624
    至るitaru
    to reach; to arrive at; to come to (a place, time, decision)
  625. #625
    一度にichido ni
    all at once; at the same time; in one go
  626. #626
    居眠りinemuri
    a short, light sleep; dozing off (often while sitting); used as a noun or with する to mean "to doze off"
  627. #627
    違反ihan
    a violation; breaking a rule, law, or agreement
  628. #628
    いわゆるiwayuru
    so-called; what is commonly called
  629. #629
    印刷insatsu
    to print; printing (produce copies of text or images on paper)
  630. #630
    印象inshou
    an impression; the feeling or mental image something leaves on someone
  631. #631
    兎usagi
    rabbit,hare
  632. #632
    牛ushi
    cow; cattle; ox
  633. #633
    宇宙uchuu
    the universe; outer space
  634. #634
    訴えるuttaeru
    to sue; to take legal action against someone
  635. #635
    奪うubau
    to take away by force; to snatch; to deprive
  636. #636
    生まれumare
    birth; origin; where or when someone was born
  637. #637
    裏切るuragiru
    to betray; to be disloyal to someone or break someone's trust
  638. #638
    噂uwasa
    rumor; gossip; hearsay
  639. #639
    エネルギーenerugī
    energy; power (e.g., electricity, fuel, physical energy)
  640. #640
    延期enki
    postponement; to postpone (when used with する)
  641. #641
    演奏ensou
    a musical performance; the act of playing music
  642. #642
    横断oudan
    crossing; the act of going across something (e.g., a road, area, or boundary)
  643. #643
    恐れるosoreru
    to fear; to be afraid of
  644. #644
    穏やかodayaka
    calm, peaceful, or gentle (person, atmosphere, situation)
  645. #645
    溺れるoboreru
    to drown (physically, in water)
  646. #646
    おまえomae
    you (informal; often rude or blunt; also used familiarly among close friends)
  647. #647
    思わずomowazu
    without thinking; involuntarily; can't help (doing something)
  648. #648
    改善kaizen
    improvement; making something better
  649. #649
    化学kagaku
    chemistry (the scientific field or school subject)
  650. #650
    限るkagiru
    to limit; to restrict
  651. #651
    覚悟kakugo
    readiness or preparedness to face something (danger, pain, consequences)
  652. #652
    家事kaji
    housework; household chores
  653. #653
    稼ぐkasegu
    to earn money; to make a living
  654. #654
    型kata
    a type, model, pattern, or mold; a form used as a template
  655. #655
    価値kachi
    value; worth; usefulness
  656. #656
    活動katsudou
    activity; actions (organized or ongoing efforts)
  657. #657
    悲しむkanashimu
    to feel sad; to grieve
  658. #658
    構うkamau
    to mind or be concerned about something (to care what others think)
  659. #659
    科目kamoku
    a subject of study; a school course
  660. #660
    感覚kankaku
    a physical sensation or bodily feeling
  661. #661
    感情kanjou
    emotion; feeling
  662. #662
    機関kikan
    an organization, agency, or institution (often a formal or governmental body)
  663. #663
    貴重kichou
    valuable, important, or rare
  664. #664
    記入kinyuu
    to fill in (a form); to write required information
  665. #665
    記念kinen
    an event or thing that commemorates or marks a special occasion
  666. #666
    奇妙kimyou
    strange; odd; peculiar
  667. #667
    逆gyaku
    the opposite or reverse of something, upside down
  668. #668
    休暇kyuuka
    time off from work or school; vacation/leave
  669. #669
    議論giron
    a discussion, debate, or argument about a topic
  670. #670
    金属kinzoku
    metal (a metallic element or material)
  671. #671
    筋肉kinniku
    muscle; the body tissue that produces force and movement
  672. #672
    グラスgurasu
    a drinking glass; a cup made of glass
  673. #673
    クリームkurīmu
    cream (dairy product or topical/cosmetic cream)
  674. #674
    敬意keii
    respect; esteem; honor
  675. #675
    芸術geijutsu
    art; creative works or artistic activity
  676. #676
    ケースkeesu
    a physical container or protective cover (case, box, shell)
  677. #677
    現代gendai
    the present age; modern times; the contemporary era
  678. #678
    見当kentou
    an estimate; a rough guess or idea
  679. #679
    恋koi
    romantic love; a crush; longing for someone
  680. #680
    講演kouen
    a lecture or public speech given to an audience
  681. #681
    構成kousei
    the composition, structure, or arrangement of parts that make up something
  682. #682
    行動koudou
    action; behavior; conduct (can also mean 'to take action' when used with する)
  683. #683
    凍るkooru
    to freeze; to become solid because of cold
  684. #684
    ゴールgōru
    a score in a sport (e.g., football/soccer, hockey)
  685. #685
    呼吸kokyuu
    breathing; respiration
  686. #686
    国境kokkyou
    the border between countries; national border
  687. #687
    好みkonomi
    a person's taste or preference (what someone likes)
  688. #688
    これらkorera
    these (plural of 'this'; refers to things near the speaker)
  689. #689
    今後kongo
    from now on; in the future; hereafter
  690. #690
    際sai
    on the occasion of; at the time of (formal; used with の際/の際に)
  691. #691
    財産zaisan
    property; assets; things that someone or something owns
  692. #692
    サインsain
    a signature or autograph (writing your name to agree or as a keepsake)
  693. #693
    避けるsakeru
    to avoid or dodge (something or someone)
  694. #694
    支えるsasaeru
    to support; to hold up; to sustain
  695. #695
    座席zaseki
    a seat; a place to sit (on transport, in a theater, classroom, etc.)
  696. #696
    直にjika ni
    directly; in person; without an intermediary
  697. #697
    しきりにshikiri ni
    repeatedly; frequently; over and over
  698. #698
    時刻jikoku
    a specific time or moment (clock time)
  699. #699
    沈むshizumu
    to sink; to go down below the surface or horizon
  700. #700
    舌shita
    tongue (the muscular organ in the mouth)
  701. #701
    親しいshitashii
    close; intimate (used for relationships or familiarity)
  702. #702
    仕舞うshimau
    to put away; to store something in its place
  703. #703
    就職shuushoku
    getting a job; finding employment; employment
  704. #704
    修理shuuri
    to repair; to fix (something broken)
  705. #705
    瞬間shunkan
    a very short period of time; an instant
  706. #706
    乗客joukyaku
    a person traveling on a vehicle (train, bus, plane, ship, etc.)
  707. #707
    少女shoujo
    a young girl (a child or adolescent female)
  708. #708
    生じるshoujiru
    to occur; to arise; to be produced
  709. #709
    上達joutatsu
    Improvement or progress in a skill or ability
  710. #710
    商人shounin
    merchant; shopkeeper; trader
  711. #711
    消費shouhi
    consumption; using up goods or resources
  712. #712
    植物shokubutsu
    a plant; vegetation
  713. #713
    食欲shokuyoku
    appetite; desire to eat (hunger)
  714. #714
    女優joyuu
    actress; a woman who performs in plays, films, or television
  715. #715
    進学shingaku
    Entering or advancing to a higher level of education (e.g., going on to high school or university).
  716. #716
    慎重shinchou
    careful; cautious; prudent
  717. #717
    信頼shinrai
    trust, confidence, reliance
  718. #718
    救うsukuu
    to save; to rescue (someone or something)
  719. #719
    少しもsukoshi mo
    not at all; not even a little (used with negative verbs)
  720. #720
    スタンドsutando
    a physical stand or support for holding something (e.g., microphone, umbrella, bicycle)
  721. #721
    正確seikaku
    accurate; precise; correct
  722. #722
    政府seifu
    the government; the governing authority of a country or organization
  723. #723
    生命seimei
    life; existence
  724. #724
    咳seki
    a cough (the sound or action of coughing)
  725. #725
    設備setsubi
    equipment; facilities used in a building, factory, or system
  726. #726
    速度sokudo
    speed; the rate at which something moves or operates
  727. #727
    代金daikin
    the money paid for goods or services; price or cost
  728. #728
    対するtaisuru
    to be directed toward; to face; (used with に to mean 'toward', 'regarding', or 'against')
  729. #729
    態度taido
    attitude; a person's manner, behavior, or stance toward something
  730. #730
    逮捕taiho
    arrest; the act of taking someone into custody (by police)
  731. #731
    平らtaira
    flat; level; even (a surface)
  732. #732
    代理dairi
    acting on behalf of someone; a proxy or representation
  733. #733
    タオルtaoru
    a towel (cloth used for drying or wiping)
  734. #734
    直ちにtadachini
    immediately; at once; without delay
  735. #735
    例えtatoe
    an example or metaphor used to explain something
  736. #736
    単純tanjun
    simple; not complex
  737. #737
    チーズchīzu
    cheese (dairy product)
  738. #738
    繋ぐtsunagu
    to connect or link things or people; to tie or fasten (also used for connecting calls or holding hands)
  739. #739
    詰めるtsumeru
    to fill, pack, or stuff something into a space or container
  740. #740
    提案teian
    a suggestion or proposal (an idea offered for consideration)
  741. #741
    鉄tetsu
    iron (the metal or element)
  742. #742
    徹底tettei
    thoroughness; completeness (the state of being thorough)
  743. #743
    鉄道tetsudou
    railway; railroad; train network
  744. #744
    電子denshi
    an electron (the subatomic particle)
  745. #745
    党tou
    a political party; faction
  746. #746
    どうかdouka
    please (an earnest plea)
  747. #747
    同僚douryou
    a coworker or colleague (someone you work with)
  748. #748
    都市toshi
    city; urban area
  749. #749
    途端totan
    just as; at the moment when (used to show one action immediately follows another)
  750. #750
    土地tochi
    land; plot of land; ground or soil (real estate or geographic area)
  751. #751
    飛び出すtobidasu
    to jump or rush out suddenly (from an inside place into the open)
  752. #752
    留めるtomeru
    to fasten or secure something in place (e.g., with a pin or button)
  753. #753
    ドライブdoraibu
    a drive; a trip taken by car
  754. #754
    仲naka
    the relationship, rapport, or social ties between people
  755. #755
    無しnashi
    none; without; indicates the absence of something
  756. #756
    謎nazo
    a mystery; something unknown or puzzling
  757. #757
    鍋nabe
    a cooking pot used for boiling or stewing
  758. #758
    波nami
    a wave; a swell or undulation on the surface of water, also used figuratively for a surge of something
  759. #759
    涙namida
    tears (drops of liquid from the eyes produced by crying or strong emotion)
  760. #760
    抜けるnukeru
    to come out or fall out (something detaches, e.g. hair, tooth, screw)
  761. #761
    願うnegau
    to wish or hope for something (including praying)
  762. #762
    熱中necchuu
    enthusiasm; being absorbed or obsessed with something (often used with する: to be absorbed in)
  763. #763
    農家nouka
    a farmer or a farming household (people who work in agriculture)
  764. #764
    はあhaa
    a sigh showing tiredness, disappointment, or resignation
  765. #765
    配達haitatsu
    delivery; the act of delivering mail, packages, or goods
  766. #766
    吐くhaku
    to vomit; to throw up
  767. #767
    博物館hakubutsukan
    a museum (a building where artifacts or exhibits are displayed)
  768. #768
    パスポートpasupōto
    passport (travel document)
  769. #769
    発見hakken
    discovery; something newly found or noticed
  770. #770
    発達hattatsu
    development; growth; progress (physical, mental, social, or of abilities)
  771. #771
    放すhanasu
    to let go, release, or set free (physically or figuratively)
  772. #772
    羽hane
    a feather; a bird's wing
  773. #773
    幅haba
    width; the measurement from one side to the other
  774. #774
    場面bamen
    a scene or situation; a particular moment, setting, or episode in a story, film, play, or real-life event
  775. #775
    針hari
    A small pointed metal object used for sewing, acupuncture, or pricking
  776. #776
    美人bijin
    a beautiful woman
  777. #777
    ビデオbideo
    video — a recorded or streamed sequence of moving images (a clip, file, or videotape)
  778. #778
    表現hyougen
    a way of expressing thoughts, feelings, or ideas; expression or representation
  779. #779
    評判hyouban
    Someone's or something's reputation; public opinion or reviews (what people say about it)
  780. #780
    便bin
    a scheduled trip/service or shipment (flight, ferry, mail) — used in compounds or after numbers
  781. #781
    風景fuukei
    scenery; landscape; a view
  782. #782
    夫婦fuufu
    a married couple; husband and wife
  783. #783
    不正fusei
    dishonest or illegal action; fraud
  784. #784
    プロpuro
    a professional; someone who does something as their job or has expert skill
  785. #785
    吠えるhoeru
    to bark (of dogs or other animals)
  786. #786
    ボールbōru
    a ball (a round object used in sports or games)
  787. #787
    骨hone
    bone (the hard part that makes up a skeleton)
  788. #788
    マイクmaiku
    microphone; mic
  789. #789
    迷子maigo
    a lost child; a person (especially a child) who is lost
  790. #790
    祭matsuri
    a festival or local celebration
  791. #791
    まるでmarude
    completely; totally (often with negatives)
  792. #792
    回すmawasu
    to turn or rotate (something)
  793. #793
    万一man'ichi
    in the unlikely event; if by any chance (used to introduce a hypothetical unlikely situation)
  794. #794
    見事migoto
    splendid; impressive; excellent
  795. #795
    未来mirai
    the future (time that has not yet come)
  796. #796
    申し訳moushiwake
    an apology; an excuse (formal)
  797. #797
    毛布moufu
    a blanket (a covering used for warmth, usually on a bed or sofa)
  798. #798
    用いるmochiiru
    to use; to make use of; to employ
  799. #799
    やがてyagate
    soon; before long; eventually
  800. #800
    友情yuujou
    friendship; the bond or feeling between friends
  801. #801
    有能yuunou
    capable; competent; skilled
  802. #802
    有利yuuri
    advantageous; favorable; beneficial
  803. #803
    夜明けyoake
    dawn; daybreak; the first light of morning
  804. #804
    陽気youki
    cheerful; lively; merry
  805. #805
    予報yohou
    a forecast or prediction (often used for weather)
  806. #806
    喜びyorokobi
    joy; delight; pleasure; happiness
  807. #807
    ライターraitā
    a small handheld device that makes a flame (lighter)
  808. #808
    楽raku
    comfortable; easy; relaxed (not difficult)
  809. #809
    利口rikou
    clever; smart
  810. #810
    離婚rikon
    divorce; the legal or formal end of a marriage
  811. #811
    理想risou
    an ideal; an ideal standard or goal (aspiration)
  812. #812
    両替ryougae
    money exchange; changing money (converting currency or breaking bills into smaller denominations)
  813. #813
    礼儀reigi
    polite behavior; manners; social etiquette
  814. #814
    冷静reisei
    calm; composed; cool-headed
  815. #815
    列retsu
    a line or row of people or things; a queue
  816. #816
    脇waki
    the side or area beside something (edge, flank)
  817. #817
    悪口waruguchi
    insult; saying bad things about someone
  818. #818
    合図aizu
    a signal or cue used to indicate, warn, or prompt action
  819. #819
    嵐arashi
    storm; strong wind and heavy rain
  820. #820
    いらいらiraira
    irritated; annoyed; feeling impatient or restless
  821. #821
    営業eigyou
    commercial business; sales activities
  822. #822
    笑顔egao
    a smiling face; a smile
  823. #823
    大家ooya
    landlord; owner of a house or building
  824. #824
    贈るokuru
    to give or present (as a gift)
  825. #825
    おやoya
    parent (one or both parents)
  826. #826
    快適kaiteki
    comfortable; pleasant (feeling or environment)
  827. #827
    歌手kashu
    a singer (someone who sings, often as a performer)
  828. #828
    活気kakki
    liveliness or energetic, bustling atmosphere
  829. #829
    完成kansei
    completion; the state of being finished
  830. #830
    感動kandou
    a strong emotional impression; the state of being moved
  831. #831
    議会gikai
    a legislative assembly or parliament; a formal body that debates and makes laws or decisions
  832. #832
    生地kiji
    Fabric or cloth used to make clothing or other textile goods.
  833. #833
    気味gimi
    a slight tendency or feeling; indicates something is somewhat the case (a little, -ish)
  834. #834
    旧kyuu
    former; ex- (used before nouns to indicate something from the past)
  835. #835
    急激kyuugeki
    sudden and intense; rapid and sharp (e.g., change, increase, decline)
  836. #836
    急速kyuusoku
    rapid; quick; speedy
  837. #837
    器用kiyou
    skillful; good with hands or small tasks
  838. #838
    強調kyouchou
    emphasis; stress (noun)
  839. #839
    巨大kyodai
    huge; enormous; gigantic
  840. #840
    切れkire
    a piece or scrap (of cloth, paper, etc.)
  841. #841
    グループgurūpu
    a group or collection of people or things (team, band, set)
  842. #842
    苦労kurou
    hardship; difficulties or suffering someone experiences
  843. #843
    化粧keshou
    makeup; cosmetics
  844. #844
    現実genjitsu
    reality; the actual state of things
  845. #845
    現象genshou
    an observable event or occurrence; a phenomenon (natural or social) that can be observed or studied)
  846. #846
    高速kousoku
    high speed; fast, high-speed
  847. #847
    国会kokkai
    the national legislature; the Diet or parliament
  848. #848
    困難konnan
    difficulty; hard or difficult (used as a noun or as a na-adjective)
  849. #849
    叫ぶsakebu
    to shout; to cry out; to call out loudly
  850. #850
    札satsu
    a paper banknote; bill (paper money)
  851. #851
    賛成sansei
    agreement; approval; being in favor
  852. #852
    資源shigen
    resources — natural materials, energy, or assets that can be used
  853. #853
    質shitsu
    quality; the degree of excellence or characteristic of something
  854. #854
    収入shuunyuu
    income; earnings; revenue
  855. #855
    主婦shufu
    a housewife; a married woman who manages the household
  856. #856
    使用shiyou
    to use; to make use of
  857. #857
    章shou
    a chapter or section of a book, document, or article
  858. #858
    承認shounin
    formal approval, permission, or authorization
  859. #859
    処理shori
    the act of processing, handling, or dealing with something
  860. #860
    印shirushi
    a mark or sign used to show location, identification, or a note
  861. #861
    人工jinkou
    artificial; made by humans (not natural)
  862. #862
    進歩shinpo
    progress; improvement; advancement in skill, knowledge, or development.
  863. #863
    心理shinri
    mental state; state of mind
  864. #864
    スイッチsuicchi
    a device used to turn electrical power or a machine on and off
  865. #865
    鋭いsurudoi
    physically sharp (a blade, point, etc.)
  866. #866
    清潔seiketsu
    clean; hygienic
  867. #867
    せいぜいseizei
    at most; at best (indicating an upper limit)
  868. #868
    センターsentā
    a facility or organization that provides services; a center (e.g., customer center, training center, shopping center)
  869. #869
    そっくりsokkuri
    very similar or exactly alike in appearance
  870. #870
    尊重sonchou
    respect; high regard
  871. #871
    大会taikai
    a large organized event, such as a competition, tournament, or convention
  872. #872
    大したtaishita
    Considerable; impressive; worthy of attention. Usually used before a noun; often appears in the negative sense meaning 'not a big deal'.
  873. #873
    多少tashou
    somewhat; to a small degree; a little
  874. #874
    ただtada
    free of charge
  875. #875
    たっぷりtappuri
    plenty; a large amount; ample
  876. #876
    地球chikyuu
    the planet Earth; the globe
  877. #877
    定期teiki
    a fixed or regular period; something that happens periodically
  878. #878
    デモdemo
    a public demonstration or protest (march, rally)
  879. #879
    独立dokuritsu
    independence; the state of being independent
  880. #880
    トランプtoranpu
    playing cards; a deck of cards used for games
  881. #881
    握るnigiru
    to grasp or hold in the hand
  882. #882
    日中nicchuu
    the daytime; during the day
  883. #883
    述べるnoberu
    to state; to express or mention something in words
  884. #884
    始まりhajimari
    the beginning; the start
  885. #885
    パスpasu
    a pass (giving the ball to a teammate in sports) or the act of passing the ball
  886. #886
    犯罪hanzai
    crime; criminal offense
  887. #887
    販売hanbai
    sale; the act of selling goods or services
  888. #888
    表情hyoujou
    facial expression; the look on someone's face that shows emotion
  889. #889
    節fushi
    a node or joint on a plant, bamboo, or wood
  890. #890
    双子futago
    twins (two children born at the same birth)
  891. #891
    物価bukka
    the prices of goods and services; the general level of prices (cost of living)
  892. #892
    不利furi
    disadvantageous; unfavorable; putting someone or something at a disadvantage
  893. #893
    変化henka
    change; transformation; variation
  894. #894
    微笑むhohoemu
    to smile
  895. #895
    ぼんやりbonyari
    absentmindedly; in a daze
  896. #896
    見送りmiokuri
    the act of seeing someone off; farewell
  897. #897
    ミスmisu
    a mistake or error
  898. #898
    燃えるmoeru
    to burn; to be on fire (intransitive)
  899. #899
    持ち上げるmochiageru
    to lift something up (physically)
  900. #900
    優秀yuushuu
    excellent; outstanding; superior
  901. #901
    譲るyuzuru
    to give or transfer something (ownership, rights) to someone
  902. #902
    要求youkyuu
    a demand; a request
  903. #903
    要素youso
    an element, component, or factor
  904. #904
    予防yobou
    prevention; actions or measures taken to stop disease, accidents, or problems from happening.
  905. #905
    流行ryuukou
    a fashion or trend; something that is popular right now
  906. #906
    わがままwagamama
    selfish; willful—doing what one wants without regard for others
  907. #907
    抱くdaku / idaku
    to hold or hug someone/thing in your arms
  908. #908
    移動idou
    movement; moving from one place to another; transfer/relocation
  909. #909
    医療iryou
    medical care; medical treatment; healthcare
  910. #910
    祝うiwau
    to celebrate an event or occasion
  911. #911
    移すutsusu
    to move or transfer something (from one place or state to another)
  912. #912
    恐ろしいosoroshii
    terrifying; very frightening; causing fear
  913. #913
    回復kaifuku
    recovery; to recover or restore (health, condition, situation)
  914. #914
    欠けるkakeru
    to be missing; to be lacking (something needed or expected)
  915. #915
    囲むkakomu
    to surround; to enclose; to form a circle around
  916. #916
    方々katagata
    people; persons (polite plural referring to a group of people)
  917. #917
    関するkansuru
    to concern; to be related to; regarding
  918. #918
    期待kitai
    expectation, hope, or anticipation about something
  919. #919
    苦しむkurushimu
    to suffer; to feel pain or distress (physically or mentally)
  920. #920
    結論ketsuron
    a conclusion; the final decision, result, or summary
  921. #921
    交換koukan
    an exchange or swap (two-way giving and receiving)
  922. #922
    広告koukoku
    an advertisement; an ad (commercial or notice used to promote something)
  923. #923
    公平kouhei
    fair; impartial; fairness
  924. #924
    骨折kossetsu
    a bone fracture; a broken bone
  925. #925
    最中saichuu
    in the middle of; during (an action or event)
  926. #926
    逆らうsakarau
    to disobey or defy (orders, rules, authority)
  927. #927
    様々samazama
    various; many different kinds
  928. #928
    深刻shinkoku
    serious, grave, or severe (situation, problem, or tone)
  929. #929
    心臓shinzou
    the heart (the organ that pumps blood)
  930. #930
    税金zeikin
    Tax or taxes; money paid to the government
  931. #931
    制限seigen
    a limit or restriction on amount, range, or behavior
  932. #932
    節約setsuyaku
    to save or economize (money, time, or resources); also the noun 'savings' or 'economy' (the act of reducing use or expense)
  933. #933
    同時douji
    at the same time; simultaneously
  934. #934
    怠けるnamakeru
    to be lazy; to slack off or neglect duties
  935. #935
    日常nichijou
    everyday life; daily routine
  936. #936
    願いnegai
    a wish or desire
  937. #937
    熱心nesshin
    enthusiastic; earnest; showing strong interest or dedication
  938. #938
    残りnokori
    the remainder; what is left
  939. #939
    望みnozomi
    a wish, desire, or something someone hopes for
  940. #940
    俳優haiyuu
    actor; performer (a person who acts in plays, films, or TV)
  941. #941
    一人一人hitori hitori
    each person; every individual
  942. #942
    平均heikin
    average; mean (typical value)
  943. #943
    冒険bouken
    an exciting or dangerous journey or experience (an adventure)
  944. #944
    まさにmasani
    exactly; precisely; truly (used to confirm or emphasize correctness)
  945. #945
    宿yado
    an inn; lodging; a place to stay
  946. #946
    唯一yuiitsu
    only; sole; unique
  947. #947
    予測yosoku
    a prediction or estimate about future events or unknown outcomes
  948. #948
    論文ronbun
    a formal written academic paper, thesis, or research article
  949. #949
    預けるazukeru
    to entrust something to someone or something; to leave in someone's care; to deposit (e.g., money, baggage)
  950. #950
    悪戯itazura
    mischief; prank; a playful or naughty trick
  951. #951
    活用katsuyou
    to make practical use of something; to utilize
  952. #952
    可能kanou
    possible; feasible
  953. #953
    共同kyoudou
    shared; joint; done together
  954. #954
    局kyoku
    an office, bureau, department, or station (e.g., post office, broadcasting station, government bureau)
  955. #955
    権利kenri
    a right or entitlement (legal, moral, or formal) which someone has or is granted.
  956. #956
    騒ぎsawagi
    a noisy disturbance, commotion, or fuss
  957. #957
    支店shiten
    a branch office of a company or bank
  958. #958
    事務jimu
    office work; clerical or administrative duties
  959. #959
    渋滞juutai
    traffic jam; congestion on roads
  960. #960
    住宅juutaku
    a house, residence, or housing (a building where people live)
  961. #961
    専攻senkou
    an academic major or field of study; a specialization
  962. #962
    全国zenkoku
    nationwide; throughout the country or whole nation.
  963. #963
    組織soshiki
    an organization; a group or system such as a company, institution, or organized body
  964. #964
    袖sode
    sleeve (part of a garment that covers the arm)
  965. #965
    注目chuumoku
    attention; notice (noun)
  966. #966
    適度tekido
    moderate; an appropriate degree or amount
  967. #967
    天然tennen
    natural; not artificial; genuine
  968. #968
    肌hada
    skin; the outer covering of a person or animal; also used for complexion or the surface/texture of something
  969. #969
    発展hatten
    development, growth, expansion
  970. #970
    物理butsuri
    physics (the scientific study of matter, energy, and their interactions)
  971. #971
    免許menkyo
    a license or permit; official permission to do something
  972. #972
    辺りatari
    the area nearby; the surroundings
  973. #973
    売れるureru
    to be sold; to sell well (be in demand or popular)
  974. #974
    お目に掛かるome ni kakaru
    to meet (humble expression used when the speaker meets someone of higher status)
  975. #975
    学gaku
    study; learning
  976. #976
    缶kan
    a metal can or tin (container for drinks, food, etc.)
  977. #977
    管理kanri
    management; control; administration (organizing or supervising something)
  978. #978
    疑問gimon
    a question; something you ask or want answered
  979. #979
    恋人koibito
    romantic partner; boyfriend or girlfriend
  980. #980
    候補kouho
    a candidate or option being considered for selection
  981. #981
    国民kokumin
    citizens; the people of a country
  982. #982
    好むkonomu
    to like; to prefer
  983. #983
    実行jikkou
    the act of carrying out or implementing something (a plan, order, task)
  984. #984
    新鮮shinsen
    fresh (not spoiled; recently harvested or made)
  985. #985
    製品seihin
    a product; manufactured/finished goods
  986. #986
    対tai
    versus / 'to' between two sides or numbers (e.g., A vs B, 2–1)
  987. #987
    中古chuuko
    used; second-hand (not new)
  988. #988
    解けるtokeru
    to be solved (a problem, puzzle)
  989. #989
    努力doryoku
    effort; hard work; striving
  990. #990
    一言hitokoto
    a single word; a brief remark or comment
  991. #991
    評価hyouka
    evaluation or assessment (judging the value, quality, or performance of something)
  992. #992
    向けるmukeru
    to turn or point something toward someone/something (physically)
  993. #993
    滅多にmetta ni
    rarely; seldom (usually used with a negative verb)
  994. #994
    要点youten
    the main point; gist; key point
  995. #995
    留学ryuugaku
    studying abroad; the act of studying in another country
  996. #996
    価格kakaku
    price; cost (the amount of money required to buy something)
  997. #997
    言わばiwaba
    Used to introduce a figurative or approximate description; "so to speak" or "as it were".
  998. #998
    衛星eisei
    a natural or artificial object that orbits a planet or other larger body
  999. #999
    故郷furusato
    one's hometown; the place where someone was born or grew up, a place where you are familiar with - sometimes こきょう
  1000. #1000
    衝突shoutotsu
    a physical collision or crash
  1001. #1001
    人種jinshu
    a person's race or ethnic group
  1002. #1002
    テントtento
    a portable, fabric shelter used for camping or outdoor events
  1003. #1003
    読書dokusho
    reading (books); the activity of reading
  1004. #1004
    縄nawa
    rope; cord
  1005. #1005
    列車ressha
    a train (railway vehicle for carrying passengers or goods)
  1006. #1006
    アイロンairon
    an iron (electric appliance) used to remove wrinkles from clothes
  1007. #1007
    暗記anki
    memorization; the act of committing something to memory (often used with する)
  1008. #1008
    意思ishi
    someone's intention, will, or what they mean/want
  1009. #1009
    泉izumi
    a natural spring (a source of groundwater)
  1010. #1010
    梅ume
    a Japanese plum tree or its fruit (ume)
  1011. #1011
    柄gara
    pattern or design (on cloth, wallpaper, etc.)
  1012. #1012
    餌esa
    food for animals
  1013. #1013
    王子ouji
    a prince; a male member of a royal family.
  1014. #1014
    汚染osen
    pollution; contamination
  1015. #1015
    帯obi
    a sash or belt worn with traditional Japanese clothing (obi)
  1016. #1016
    及ぼすoyobosu
    to exert or cause an effect, influence, or damage on something
  1017. #1017
    降ろすorosu
    to take down, unload, or lower something from a higher place or vehicle
  1018. #1018
    恩on
    a favor or kindness someone has done for you; a debt of gratitude
  1019. #1019
    解釈kaishaku
    interpretation; explanation of the meaning of something.
  1020. #1020
    陰kage
    shade; shadow (a physically shaded or dark area)
  1021. #1021
    菓子kashi
    sweets; confectionery; sweet snacks
  1022. #1022
    勝ちkachi
    a win; victory; an advantage or edge
  1023. #1023
    学期gakki
    a school term; semester
  1024. #1024
    雷kaminari
    thunder or lightning (natural electrical storm phenomena)
  1025. #1025
    刈るkaru
    to cut or trim plants, grass, or hair
  1026. #1026
    勘kan
    intuition; a quick, instinctive sense or hunch
  1027. #1027
    歓迎kangei
    a warm welcome; the act of welcoming someone
  1028. #1028
    勘定kanjou
    the bill or check (the amount to pay)
  1029. #1029
    気候kikou
    climate — the typical long-term weather patterns of a region
  1030. #1030
    記者kisha
    reporter; journalist
  1031. #1031
    気の毒ki no doku
    pitiable; deserving sympathy (used to express sympathy for someone)
  1032. #1032
    寄付kifu
    donation; contribution (money or goods given to help a person or organization)
  1033. #1033
    級kyuu
    a grade, rank, or level (used for skill levels, school grades, or ranking)
  1034. #1034
    行儀gyougi
    manners; conduct; etiquette
  1035. #1035
    教授kyouju
    a university professor; a senior academic teacher
  1036. #1036
    銀gin
    silver (the metal); silver color
  1037. #1037
    鎖kusari
    chain; metal links used for fastening or restraint
  1038. #1038
    苦痛kutsuu
    physical or mental pain; suffering; agony
  1039. #1039
    区別kubetsu
    a distinction or difference between things; the act of distinguishing
  1040. #1040
    クリスマスkurisumasu
    Christmas (the holiday celebrated on December 25)
  1041. #1041
    加わるkuwawaru
    to join or be added to a group, list, or number
  1042. #1042
    景気keiki
    The state of the economy or business activity (how well the economy or market is doing).
  1043. #1043
    契約keiyaku
    a contract; an agreement (formal or legal)
  1044. #1044
    決心kesshin
    determination; resolution; making up one's mind
  1045. #1045
    現状genjou
    the current situation or present state (status quo)
  1046. #1046
    憲法kenpou
    the constitution; the fundamental law that defines a country's government and rights
  1047. #1047
    硬貨kouka
    a coin (metal money)
  1048. #1048
    航空koukuu
    aviation; air transport
  1049. #1049
    貢献kouken
    a contribution; effort or service that helps a group, organization, or cause
  1050. #1050
    考慮kouryo
    consideration; taking something into account when deciding or planning
  1051. #1051
    克服kokufuku
    to overcome a problem, difficulty, or obstacle; the act of overcoming
  1052. #1052
    小屋koya
    a small, simple building such as a hut, shed, cabin, or stall
  1053. #1053
    作家sakka
    a professional writer or author (someone who writes books, novels, essays, etc.)
  1054. #1054
    刺激shigeki
    stimulation; a stimulus that provokes a physical or emotional response
  1055. #1055
    実施jisshi
    to carry out; to implement (often used with する)
  1056. #1056
    失望shitsubou
    disappointment; the feeling of being let down or losing hope
  1057. #1057
    宗教shuukyou
    religion; an organized system of beliefs, worship, and practices
  1058. #1058
    重視juushi
    to place importance on; to emphasize
  1059. #1059
    賞shou
    a prize, award, or reward given for achievement or merit
  1060. #1060
    奨学金shougakukin
    scholarship or financial aid for students
  1061. #1061
    症状shoujou
    a symptom or sign of an illness, injury, or medical condition
  1062. #1062
    証明shoumei suru
    to prove; to demonstrate
  1063. #1063
    助手joshu
    assistant; a person who helps or supports someone (e.g., at work or in a task)
  1064. #1064
    親戚shinseki
    a relative; member of one's family (usually extended family)
  1065. #1065
    審判shinpan
    referee or umpire (official who enforces the rules in a sports game)
  1066. #1066
    巣su
    a nest; a place where animals (birds, insects, etc.) live, breed, or gather
  1067. #1067
    水準suijun
    a level or standard (quality, degree, or measurement)
  1068. #1068
    優れるsugureru
    to be excellent; to be superior or outstanding
  1069. #1069
    すなわちsunawachi
    that is; namely; in other words (used to restate or clarify)
  1070. #1070
    精神seishin
    mind; spirit; psyche (one's mental state or inner mental life)
  1071. #1071
    成人seijin
    an adult (a person who has reached legal/adult age)
  1072. #1072
    成績seiseki
    grades; academic or performance results
  1073. #1073
    説setsu
    a theory, explanation, or opinion (an idea proposed as true)
  1074. #1074
    設計sekkei
    design; a plan or blueprint; the act of designing
  1075. #1075
    象zou
    elephant (the large animal)
  1076. #1076
    ソファーsofā
    a long upholstered seat for two or more people (sofa, couch)
  1077. #1077
    粗末somatsu
    shabby; low-quality; plain or simple
  1078. #1078
    存在sonzai
    existence; being; presence
  1079. #1079
    体育taiiku
    physical education; gym class; physical training or exercise
  1080. #1080
    滞在taizai
    a stay; a temporary residence or sojourn
  1081. #1081
    ダイヤdaiya
    a diamond (the gemstone)
  1082. #1082
    束taba
    a bundle or bunch of things tied together; a sheaf
  1083. #1083
    便りtayori
    news; a letter or other communication
  1084. #1084
    誕生tanjou
    birth; the act or event of being born
  1085. #1085
    団体dantai
    an organization, group, or association
  1086. #1086
    チームchīmu
    a group of people working together toward a shared goal; a team
  1087. #1087
    地区chiku
    a district or area within a city or region (used for administration, planning, or description)
  1088. #1088
    知能chinou
    intelligence; mental ability
  1089. #1089
    駐車chuusha
    parking (a vehicle); the act of parking
  1090. #1090
    頂上choujou
    the top or summit (of a mountain, hill, or highest point)
  1091. #1091
    通学tsuugaku
    commuting to school; the act of traveling regularly between home and school
  1092. #1092
    務めtsutome
    a duty, role, or responsibility someone has
  1093. #1093
    積もるtsumoru
    to pile up; to accumulate (intransitive)
  1094. #1094
    抵抗teikou
    resistance; opposition (to force, control, or an idea)
  1095. #1095
    停留所teiryuujo
    a stop where buses, trams, or other public vehicles pick up and drop off passengers
  1096. #1096
    デートdeeto
    a romantic outing; a date
  1097. #1097
    哲学tetsugaku
    the academic study of fundamental questions about knowledge, reality, and existence (philosophy as a discipline)
  1098. #1098
    道徳doutoku
    morals; ethics
  1099. #1099
    トップtoppu
    the highest position or person in an organization; leader
  1100. #1100
    トラックtorakku
    a truck; a large vehicle for carrying goods
  1101. #1101
    ドレスdoresu
    a dress; a one-piece garment for women, often worn for formal or semi-formal occasions
  1102. #1102
    トンネルtonneru
    a tunnel; an underground or through-mountain passage for vehicles, trains, or people
  1103. #1103
    にっこりnikkori
    smiling broadly; with a pleasant smile
  1104. #1104
    根ne
    the root of a plant; the underground part that absorbs water and anchors the plant
  1105. #1105
    熱帯nettai
    the tropics; the tropical region (area near the equator, typically hot and humid)
  1106. #1106
    農業nougyou
    agriculture; farming
  1107. #1107
    パイプpaipu
    A hollow tube used to carry liquids, gases, or cables; a physical pipe or tubing.
  1108. #1108
    パイロットpairotto
    a person who flies an aircraft
  1109. #1109
    博士hakushi
    a person who holds a doctoral degree; 'Dr.' (PhD)
  1110. #1110
    拍手hakushu
    applause; clapping
  1111. #1111
    はさみhasami
    scissors (a cutting tool)
  1112. #1112
    旗hata
    a flag or banner used as a symbol, signal, or emblem
  1113. #1113
    発行hakkou
    the act of issuing or publishing (documents, tickets, books, etc.)
  1114. #1114
    発車hassha
    the departure of a vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
  1115. #1115
    省くhabuku
    to omit or leave out; to eliminate or cut (something)
  1116. #1116
    バンban
    a van (a large automobile for cargo or people)
  1117. #1117
    ハンサムhansamu
    handsome; good-looking
  1118. #1118
    悲劇higeki
    tragedy; a serious, disastrous event or a dramatic work about great suffering
  1119. #1119
    不幸fukou
    misfortune; bad luck
  1120. #1120
    不自由fujiyuu
    having a physical impairment; disabled
  1121. #1121
    縁en
    a personal connection, relationship, or bond (often implying fate or chance)
  1122. #1122
    筆fude
    a brush used for writing or painting (such as a calligraphy brush)
  1123. #1123
    文bun
    a sentence (a unit of written or spoken language)
  1124. #1124
    ベルトberuto
    belt — a strap worn around the waist, or a looped band used in machines to transmit motion
  1125. #1125
    棒bou
    a stick, rod, or pole; a long thin piece of wood or metal used as a tool or support
  1126. #1126
    埃hokori
    dust
  1127. #1127
    保証hoshou
    a guarantee, assurance, or warranty (something that promises responsibility or protection)
  1128. #1128
    孫mago
    grandchild (one's grandson or granddaughter)
  1129. #1129
    真っ赤makka
    very bright/deep red; completely red (used for colors or to describe someone who is flushed)
  1130. #1130
    招くmaneku
    to invite or beckon someone to come
  1131. #1131
    ママmama
    informal word for one's mother; 'mom' or 'mama'
  1132. #1132
    丸maru
    a circle; a round shape
  1133. #1133
    名人meijin
    a master or expert at a craft or skill
  1134. #1134
    ややyaya
    slightly; somewhat; a little
  1135. #1135
    夕べyuube
    the evening (dusk; time around sunset)
  1136. #1136
    愉快yukai
    pleasant, enjoyable, or amusing
  1137. #1137
    横切るyokogiru
    to cross; to pass across something from one side to the other
  1138. #1138
    余分yobun
    extra; surplus; more than needed
  1139. #1139
    陸riku
    land; dry land or the mainland (as opposed to the sea)
  1140. #1140
    ロケットroketto
    rocket — a vehicle or projectile propelled by rocket engines (e.g., a space launch vehicle or missile)
  1141. #1141
    輪wa
    a ring, circle, or loop (a circular shape or a circle of people)
  1142. #1142
    アウトauto
    An 'out' in sports (player is dismissed or a play results in an out).
  1143. #1143
    一家ikka
    a household; a family (people living together)
  1144. #1144
    オーバーōbā
    excessive; exaggerated; over the top
  1145. #1145
    外交gaikou
    diplomacy; a country's foreign relations
  1146. #1146
    輝くkagayaku
    to shine; to sparkle; to glow
  1147. #1147
    係kakari
    a person in charge; the staff member responsible for a duty or desk
  1148. #1148
    革kawa
    leather; animal hide used as a material
  1149. #1149
    機械kikai
    a machine or machinery; a mechanical device
  1150. #1150
    帰宅kitaku
    returning home; going back to one's home
  1151. #1151
    クラシックkurashikku
    classical music
  1152. #1152
    欠席kesseki
    absence; not attending an event, class, or meeting
  1153. #1153
    軒noki
    the eaves or roof overhang of a building
  1154. #1154
    見解kenkai
    an opinion or view; a person's judgment on a matter
  1155. #1155
    建設kensetsu
    construction; the act or industry of building; (as a verb with する) to construct / to build
  1156. #1156
    越すkosu
    to cross or go over (a physical boundary or obstacle)
  1157. #1157
    国家kokka
    country; nation; state (a political entity)
  1158. #1158
    殺すkorosu
    to kill; to cause someone or something to die
  1159. #1159
    混雑konzatsu
    crowding; congestion; being crowded
  1160. #1160
    作法sahou
    etiquette; manners; proper social behavior
  1161. #1161
    ジーンズjīnzu
    jeans (denim pants)
  1162. #1162
    支給shikyuu
    payment or provision; (as a する-verb) to provide, supply, or pay
  1163. #1163
    集団shuudan
    a group, collective, or crowd (of people or things)
  1164. #1164
    主義shugi
    a set of beliefs, principles, or a doctrine (an "-ism") that guides actions or policies
  1165. #1165
    宿泊shukuhaku
    an overnight stay; lodging (staying at a hotel, inn, etc.)
  1166. #1166
    首相shushou
    prime minister; head of government
  1167. #1167
    主張shuchou
    an assertion; a claim (noun)
  1168. #1168
    上京joukyou
    to go to the capital (esp. to Tokyo); to move to Tokyo for work or study
  1169. #1169
    正午shougo
    noon; midday (around 12:00 PM)
  1170. #1170
    商売shoubai
    business; trade; buying and selling
  1171. #1171
    消防shoubou
    firefighting (the act of extinguishing fires)
  1172. #1172
    食卓shokutaku
    the dining table; the table where meals are eaten
  1173. #1173
    人物jinbutsu
    a person; an individual (often referring to a specific or notable person)
  1174. #1174
    睡眠suimin
    sleep (the state of sleeping)
  1175. #1175
    世紀seiki
    a period of one hundred years; century
  1176. #1176
    請求seikyuu
    a request or demand, especially for payment; an invoice/bill
  1177. #1177
    製造seizou
    manufacturing; production (the process or industry)
  1178. #1178
    青年seinen
    a young man; youth (a young adult)
  1179. #1179
    損son
    loss; disadvantage; something that causes harm or a financial loss
  1180. #1180
    題dai
    topic; title; subject (of a book, question, etc.)
  1181. #1181
    対象taishou
    target; object or subject — a person or thing that something is aimed at, affected, or studied
  1182. #1182
    互いtagai
    each other; mutually
  1183. #1183
    宅taku
    home; residence (often used in compounds or formal contexts)
  1184. #1184
    玉tama
    a small round object (a ball, marble, or bead)
  1185. #1185
    段dan
    a step, stage, or level; a rank or grade
  1186. #1186
    通行tsuukou
    passage or transit of people or vehicles; traffic
  1187. #1187
    適用tekiyou
    to apply (a law, rule, method); the application of something
  1188. #1188
    年月nengetsu
    years and months; the passage or span of time
  1189. #1189
    泥doro
    mud; wet, soft earth or dirt
  1190. #1190
    日光nikkou
    sunlight
  1191. #1191
    昇るnoboru
    to rise or go up (physically or in level/value)
  1192. #1192
    等しいhitoshii
    equal; the same in value, amount, status, or degree
  1193. #1193
    独りhitori
    being alone; by oneself (alone state)
  1194. #1194
    プラスpurasu
    plus; positive (mathematical sign, positive number, or polarity)
  1195. #1195
    誇りhokori
    pride; a feeling of self-respect, honor, dignity, or something one is proud of.
  1196. #1196
    炎honoo
    flame; blaze; fire
  1197. #1197
    マスターmasutā
    the owner or manager of a small bar or café (used as a form of address)
  1198. #1198
    真似mane
    an act of copying or imitating someone or something (mimicry)
  1199. #1199
    魅力miryoku
    charm; attractiveness; appeal (a quality that draws people in)
  1200. #1200
    物音monooto
    a sound or noise (usually coming from objects or the surroundings)
  1201. #1201
    物事monogoto
    things; matters; affairs
  1202. #1202
    容易youi
    easy; simple; not difficult
  1203. #1203
    用心youjin
    care; caution; taking precautions
  1204. #1204
    礼rei
    a bow or gesture of respect
  1205. #1205
    連続renzoku
    a series of events or things happening one after another (consecutive)
  1206. #1206
    応じるoujiru
    to respond or answer (to a question, call, request)
  1207. #1207
    丘oka
    a hill; a small natural rise in the ground
  1208. #1208
    下すkudasu
    to give or issue (a decision, order, judgment)
  1209. #1209
    学問gakumon
    academic study; scholarship; learning (study or an academic discipline)
  1210. #1210
    義務gimu
    duty; obligation; responsibility
  1211. #1211
    吸収kyuushuu
    absorption; taking in of liquids, gases, light, etc.
  1212. #1212
    供給kyoukyuu
    to supply; to provide
  1213. #1213
    狂うkuruu
    to go mad; to become insane
  1214. #1214
    検査kensa
    an inspection, examination, or test (e.g., medical test, technical check)
  1215. #1215
    交際kousai
    socializing; associating with others
  1216. #1216
    諺kotowaza
    a proverb; a traditional saying
  1217. #1217
    覚ますsamasu
    to wake someone up; to rouse someone from sleep
  1218. #1218
    指導shidou
    guidance; instruction; coaching (noun)
  1219. #1219
    占めるshimeru
    to occupy, take up, or hold (a space, position, portion, share)
  1220. #1220
    出版shuppan
    publication; the act or business of producing and issuing books, magazines, or other written works
  1221. #1221
    主要shuyou
    main; principal; primary
  1222. #1222
    神経shinkei
    nerve; anatomical nerve fibers
  1223. #1223
    末matsu
    the end of a time period; the final stage (e.g., month-end, year-end)
  1224. #1224
    スターsutā
    a famous performer or celebrity (movie, music, sports, etc.)
  1225. #1225
    騒音souon
    unwanted or loud sound; noise (often refers to environmental or nuisance noise)
  1226. #1226
    ダンスdansu
    the activity of dancing(verb), a dance (noun)
  1227. #1227
    地方chihou
    region; area; locality (often refers to provincial or non-metropolitan areas)
  1228. #1228
    頂戴choudai
    A casual request meaning "give me" or "please do (something) for me."
  1229. #1229
    著者chosha
    author; a person who wrote a book, article, or other text
  1230. #1230
    就くtsuku
    to take up or assume a position／to begin work in a post
  1231. #1231
    お年寄りotoshiyori
    an elderly person; elderly people
  1232. #1232
    共にtomoni
    together; jointly (with someone or something)
  1233. #1233
    眺めるnagameru
    to look at or gaze at (often to enjoy or take in a view)
  1234. #1234
    入場nyuujou
    entrance; admission to a place or event
  1235. #1235
    除くnozoku
    to remove or take away
  1236. #1236
    離すhanasu
    to separate; to let go or release (something or someone)
  1237. #1237
    プランpuran
    plan; proposal
  1238. #1238
    ベンチbenchi
    A long seat for several people (e.g., in parks, stations)
  1239. #1239
    豆mame
    a bean or legume (an edible seed such as soybeans, peas, or broad beans)
  1240. #1240
    飯meshi
    cooked rice; a meal (rough or masculine speech)
  1241. #1241
    屋根yane
    roof (the top covering of a building)
  1242. #1242
    優勝yuushou
    winning a competition; the championship
  1243. #1243
    豊かyutaka
    abundant; plentiful (a large amount or rich in quantity)
  1244. #1244
    ヨーロッパyōroppa
    Europe (the continent or region)"}],
  1245. #1245
    一致icchi
    agreement; matching; being the same or consistent
  1246. #1246
    栄養eiyou
    nutrition; nourishment; nutrients
  1247. #1247
    演技engi
    acting; a performance by an actor or performer
  1248. #1248
    王ou
    king; monarch; ruler
  1249. #1249
    収めるosameru
    to put away, store, or file something
  1250. #1250
    劣るotoru
    to be inferior to; to be worse than
  1251. #1251
    抱えるkakaeru
    to hold or carry something (usually under/against the arm)
  1252. #1252
    額hitai
    the forehead (part of the face)
  1253. #1253
    拡大kakudai
    enlargement; magnification; expansion (noun)
  1254. #1254
    岸kishi
    shore; the land beside a body of water (sea, river, lake)
  1255. #1255
    金庫kinko
    a safe or locked box used to store money and valuables
  1256. #1256
    近代kindai
    the modern era; modern times
  1257. #1257
    券ken
    a ticket, coupon, or voucher (used for admission, transportation, discounts, or as a redeemable slip)
  1258. #1258
    幸運kouun
    good luck; fortune
  1259. #1259
    豪華gouka
    luxurious; splendid; showily expensive or elaborate
  1260. #1260
    小包kozutsumi
    a parcel; a package (an item sent or received by mail or courier)
  1261. #1261
    小麦komugi
    wheat; the grain used to make flour for bread, noodles, and similar foods
  1262. #1262
    混乱konran
    confusion, disorder, chaos
  1263. #1263
    作物sakumotsu
    crops; agricultural produce
  1264. #1264
    修正shuusei
    a correction, revision, or modification
  1265. #1265
    署名shomei
    a signature; the act of signing (writing one's name)
  1266. #1266
    図zu
    a visual representation such as a diagram, chart, drawing, or illustration
  1267. #1267
    生物seibutsu
    a living organism; a living thing (animals, plants, microbes)
  1268. #1268
    責めるsemeru
    to blame, criticize, or reproach someone; to press or attack (verbally or otherwise)
  1269. #1269
    チャンスchansu
    a chance; an opportunity (to do something)
  1270. #1270
    出来事dekigoto
    an event, occurrence, or incident
  1271. #1271
    否定hitei
    denial; negation; rejection (saying something is not true or accepting nothing)
  1272. #1272
    服装fukusou
    clothing, attire; someone's outfit or style of dress
  1273. #1273
    ブレーキburēki
    brake (device used to slow or stop a vehicle)
  1274. #1274
    芽me
    a bud or sprout (the young shoot or leaf of a plant)
  1275. #1275
    率ritsu
    rate; ratio; percentage; proportion
  1276. #1276
    僅かwazuka
    a very small amount; only; mere
  1277. #1277
    空きaki
    vacancy; an available space or slot (e.g., seat, room, appointment)
  1278. #1278
    握手akushu
    handshake (the act of shaking hands)
  1279. #1279
    援助enjo
    assistance, help, or aid (financial or practical)
  1280. #1280
    議員giin
    a member of a legislative body (e.g., parliament, congress, Diet)
  1281. #1281
    恐怖kyoufu
    a strong feeling of fear, terror, or dread
  1282. #1282
    霧kiri
    fog or mist
  1283. #1283
    軍隊guntai
    army; troops; military forces
  1284. #1284
    経由keiyu
    via; by way of; through (indicating route or means)
  1285. #1285
    実験jikken
    an experiment (a test, especially scientific)
  1286. #1286
    実にjitsuni
    really; truly; indeed
  1287. #1287
    推薦suisen
    recommendation; endorsement; nomination
  1288. #1288
    スタイルsutairu
    a particular way or manner of doing something
  1289. #1289
    前者zensha
    the former (of two items)
  1290. #1290
    投票touhyou
    voting; a vote; ballot
  1291. #1291
    ピクニックpikunikku
    a picnic; an outdoor meal or outing where people eat and relax
  1292. #1292
    紐himo
    a string, cord, lace, or thin rope used to tie or fasten things
  1293. #1293
    分析bunseki
    analysis; an examination of something to understand its structure, components, or meaning.
  1294. #1294
    模様moyou
    a pattern or design (visual motif on fabric, paper, etc.)
  1295. #1295
    厄介yakkai
    troublesome; annoying; inconvenient
  1296. #1296
    畑hatake
    a cultivated field; farm field
  1297. #1297
    馬uma
    horse (the animal)
  1298. #1298
    酸素sanso
    oxygen
  1299. #1299
    収穫shuukaku
    the harvest (the act or season of gathering crops)
  1300. #1300
    宝石houseki
    precious stone; gem; jewel
  1301. #1301
    ユーモアyūmoa
    humor; a sense of being funny
  1302. #1302
    哀れaware
    pity or compassion; a feeling of sympathy for someone
  1303. #1303
    板ita
    A flat piece of wood or other material used as a board, plank, or panel
  1304. #1304
    偉大idai
    great; magnificent; impressive (used to praise people or things)
  1305. #1305
    稲ine
    rice plant (the living plant grown in paddies)
  1306. #1306
    岩iwa
    rock, large stone, boulder
  1307. #1307
    引退intai
    retirement; stepping down from a job, career, or position
  1308. #1308
    害gai
    harm; damage; injury; detriment
  1309. #1309
    画家gaka
    a painter; a visual artist who paints pictures
  1310. #1310
    火災kasai
    a destructive fire or blaze that causes damage or loss
  1311. #1311
    技師gishi
    a skilled technician or engineer (a professional with technical expertise)
  1312. #1312
    キャプテンkyaputen
    captain; leader of a team or group
  1313. #1313
    球tama
    ball; sphere; a round object; also used in compounds to mean '-sphere' or '-ball', たま or きゅう
  1314. #1314
    競技kyougi
    a competitive sport, game, or event
  1315. #1315
    句ku
    a short phrase or clause; a group of words forming a unit
  1316. #1316
    下りkudari
    a descent; going down; a downhill section
  1317. #1317
    訓kun
    Moral, Lesson, Instruction
  1318. #1318
    掲示keiji
    a notice or bulletin posted in a public place
  1319. #1319
    刑事keiji
    a police detective; an investigator who handles criminal cases
  1320. #1320
    劇geki
    drama; play
  1321. #1321
    建築kenchiku
    architecture; the art or style of designing buildings
  1322. #1322
    コーチkōchi
    a person who trains or instructs athletes or a team
  1323. #1323
    穀物kokumotsu
    grain; cereal crops (edible seeds such as wheat, rice, or corn)
  1324. #1324
    婚約konyaku
    engagement; a formal promise to marry
  1325. #1325
    詩shi
    a poem; poetry
  1326. #1326
    自殺jisatsu
    the act of intentionally killing oneself
  1327. #1327
    失業shitsugyou
    unemployment; being out of work
  1328. #1328
    資本shihon
    capital; money or assets used for investment or to run a business
  1329. #1329
    城shiro
    castle
  1330. #1330
    信仰shinkou
    religious faith; belief or devotion to a religion or deity
  1331. #1331
    診察shinsatsu
    a medical examination; a doctor's consultation
  1332. #1332
    スケートsukēto
    skating; the activity or sport of skating (on ice or roller)
  1333. #1333
    石炭sekitan
    coal (fossil fuel used for burning or industrial energy)
  1334. #1334
    石油sekiyu
    petroleum; crude oil
  1335. #1335
    絶滅zetsumetsu
    extinction; the complete disappearance of a species or thing
  1336. #1336
    善zen
    goodness; moral virtue
  1337. #1337
    装置souchi
    a device, piece of equipment, or apparatus
  1338. #1338
    田ta / den
    a rice field; paddy; cultivated field
  1339. #1339
    大使taishi
    ambassador — a country's official representative to another country or to an international organization
  1340. #1340
    大陸tairiku
    continent; a large landmass or the mainland
  1341. #1341
    地位chii
    position; status (social or official rank)
  1342. #1342
    知恵chie
    wisdom; practical intelligence or good judgment
  1343. #1343
    知事chiji
    the governor of a prefecture; the elected head of a prefectural government
  1344. #1344
    通信tsuushin
    communication; exchange of information (including correspondence and telecommunications)
  1345. #1345
    翼tsubasa
    wing (a wing-like part: of a bird, airplane, building, etc.)
  1346. #1346
    罪tsumi
    a sin; moral or religious wrongdoing
  1347. #1347
    罪人tsumibito
    a criminal; someone who has committed a crime
  1348. #1348
    手品tejina
    a magic trick; sleight of hand; magic performance
  1349. #1349
    典型tenkei
    a typical example or model; an archetype
  1350. #1350
    問いtoi
    a question or inquiry
  1351. #1351
    答案touan
    an answer sheet or exam paper (the written answers a student submits)
  1352. #1352
    毒doku
    a poisonous substance; a toxin
  1353. #1353
    登山tozan
    mountain climbing; hiking in the mountains
  1354. #1354
    布nuno
    cloth, fabric; a piece of cloth
  1355. #1355
    鼠nezumi
    a mouse or rat (small rodent)
  1356. #1356
    灰hai
    ash (the powdery residue left after burning)
  1357. #1357
    バイオリンbaiorin
    violin (the musical instrument)
  1358. #1358
    莫大bakudai
    extremely large; enormous (amount, scale, degree)
  1359. #1359
    発明hatsumei
    an invention; the act of inventing
  1360. #1360
    飛行hikou
    flight; flying — the act or operation of flying (often formal/technical)
  1361. #1361
    瓶bin
    a bottle (usually glass) used to hold liquids
  1362. #1362
    ピンpin
    a small metal pin, peg, or fastener (e.g., straight pin, safety pin)
  1363. #1363
    笛fue
    a wind instrument; a flute or whistle
  1364. #1364
    武器buki
    weapon; arms
  1365. #1365
    婦人fujin
    a woman; a lady (formal/polite term for an adult female)
  1366. #1366
    物質busshitsu
    a physical substance or material; matter
  1367. #1367
    ボートbōto
    a boat; a small vessel used for travel, fishing, or leisure
  1368. #1368
    マーケットmāketto
    market (place or sector where goods are bought and sold)
  1369. #1369
    命じるmeijiru
    to order or command someone to do something
  1370. #1370
    ラケットraketto
    a racket used in sports such as tennis, badminton, or squash
  1371. #1371
    労働roudou
    work; labor (physical or mental work, often paid)
  1372. #1372
    インクinku
    ink - the liquid used for writing, printing, or drawing / as a color or pigment / specialized printing formulations(e.g. tatoo inks printer ink etc)
  1373. #1373
    引用inyou
    a quotation or citation; the act of quoting or citing a source
  1374. #1374
    沖oki
    open sea; offshore (area away from the shore)
  1375. #1375
    温暖ondan
    warm; mild (especially about weather or climate)
  1376. #1376
    患者kanja
    a person receiving medical care; a patient
  1377. #1377
    組合kumiai
    an association or union of people or businesses (e.g., a cooperative or labor union)
  1378. #1378
    強盗goutou
    robbery; a person who commits a robbery (robber)
  1379. #1379
    裁判saiban
    a court trial; a legal proceeding
  1380. #1380
    作曲sakkyoku
    to compose music(verb), a musical composition (noun)
  1381. #1381
    去るsaru
    to leave; to go away; to depart
  1382. #1382
    猿saru
    monkey
  1383. #1383
    ジェット機jettoki
    a jet airplane; a jet-powered aircraft
  1384. #1384
    支出shishutsu
    money paid out; expenditure or expense
  1385. #1385
    思想shisou
    a system of ideas or beliefs; an ideology or way of thinking.
  1386. #1386
    需要juyou
    demand; need (especially market or economic demand)
  1387. #1387
    女王joou
    female monarch; the queen of a country, and by extension the queen piece in chess or a dominant woman
  1388. #1388
    人類jinrui
    humanity; the human race; humankind
  1389. #1389
    だがdaga
    but; however (used to connect clauses)
  1390. #1390
    宝takara
    treasure; something valuable or cherished
  1391. #1391
    通過tsuuka
    to pass through; to go through a place (verb)/the act of passing through; passage/transit (noun)
  1392. #1392
    図書tosho
    books; reading materials (especially in a library or formal collection)
  1393. #1393
    野no
    field; open land; the countryside
  1394. #1394
    ハイキングhaikingu
    hiking; a recreational walk in the countryside or mountains
  1395. #1395
    墓haka
    a grave; a tomb; burial place
  1396. #1396
    罰するbassuru
    to punish; to penalize
  1397. #1397
    ペンキpenki
    paint (liquid used to coat or color surfaces)
  1398. #1398
    増すmasu
    to increase; to grow; to become greater
  1399. #1399
    松matsu
    pine tree
  1400. #1400
    妙myou
    strange; odd
  1401. #1401
    もっともmottomo
    most; to the highest degree
  1402. #1402
    素su
    plain; natural; unadorned; the basic/raw form (often used as a prefix)
  1403. #1403
    予期yoki
    expectation; anticipation (that something will happen)
  1404. #1404
    一種isshu
    a kind, type, or sort
  1405. #1405
    衣服ifuku
    clothes; clothing
  1406. #1406
    演説enzetsu
    a speech or public address given to an audience
  1407. #1407
    可ka
    permitted; allowed (often used on signs or labels)
  1408. #1408
    観察kansatsu
    observation; the act of watching or examining something closely (used with する to form the verb 'to observe')
  1409. #1409
    支配shihai
    control, domination, or rule over people or things
  1410. #1410
    前進zenshin
    to move forward or advance (physically)
  1411. #1411
    達するtassuru
    to reach; to attain (a place, amount, level)
  1412. #1412
    地平線chiheisen
    the horizon; the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky
  1413. #1413
    ノックnokku
    a knock; the sound or act of knocking (on a door)
  1414. #1414
    裸hadaka
    naked; without clothes
  1415. #1415
    反抗hankou
    resistance; defiance; to resist or defy (usually used with する)
  1416. #1416
    灯hi
    a light; a lamp; a source of illumination
  1417. #1417
    綿wata
    cotton - めん for cloth material and fabric, わた for batting, padding , stuffing and plant
  1418. #1418
    因るyoru
    to be due to; to depend on (used in expressions like '〜による' meaning 'according to' or 'because of')
  1419. #1419
    連想rensou
    to associate; to think of or recall something because of a cue
  1420. #1420
    論じるronjiru
    to discuss, argue, or comment on a topic
  1421. #1421
    論争ronsou
    a dispute, argument, or controversy between people or groups (often public or formal)"}],
  1422. #1422
    泡awa
    a bubble or foam on a liquid; froth or lather
  1423. #1423
    従兄弟itoko
    cousin (child of your aunt or uncle)
  1424. #1424
    籠kago
    a basket — a woven container (usually bamboo, wicker, etc.) used to carry or store things
  1425. #1425
    感心kanshin
    admiration; being impressed
  1426. #1426
    金銭kinsen
    money; cash; funds
  1427. #1427
    境sakai
    boundary; border; dividing line
  1428. #1428
    昨saku
    previous; last (used as a prefix in compounds such as 昨年 or 昨夜)
  1429. #1429
    尻shiri
    the buttocks; someone's backside (colloquial)
  1430. #1430
    スピーチsupiichi
    a public talk or presentation
  1431. #1431
    大気taiki
    the atmosphere; the air around the Earth or another planet
  1432. #1432
    大戦taisen
    a major or large-scale war
  1433. #1433
    塔tou
    a tower; a tall freestanding structure
  1434. #1434
    仏hotoke
    Buddha; a Buddhist image; the spirit of a deceased person
  1435. #1435
    略ryaku
    abbreviation; omission; brief summary
  1436. #1436
    もしもmoshimo
    if; in case (introducing a hypothetical or conditional situation)
  1437. #1437
    議長gichou
    the chairperson or presiding officer of a meeting, committee, or assembly
  1438. #1438
    金融kinyuu
    finance; financial services and money-related activities (banking, lending, credit)
  1439. #1439
    光景koukei
    a scene or spectacle; the visible sight at a particular place or moment
  1440. #1440
    氏shi
    family name; surname; used in formal or written contexts and as a title after a name (Mr./Ms.)
  1441. #1441
    芝居shibai
    a play; theatrical performance
  1442. #1442
    相続souzoku
    inheritance; receiving property, rights, or obligations from someone (usually after death)
  1443. #1443
    不平fuhei
    complaint; dissatisfaction; discontent
  1444. #1444
    文明bunmei
    civilization; a society's cultural and technological development
  1445. #1445
    実mi
    a fruit, nut, or seed; the edible part that grows on a plant
  1446. #1446
    銃juu
    gun; firearm
  1447. #1447
    委員iin
    a member of a committee or panel
  1448. #1448
    撃つutsu
    to shoot; to fire (a gun, arrow, etc.); to attack by shooting
  1449. #1449
    永遠eien
    eternity; forever; an unending, very long time
  1450. #1450
    極みkiwami
    the extreme or highest degree; the pinnacle
  1451. #1451
    上等joutou
    high quality; superior; excellent
  1452. #1452
    スキーsukī
    skiing (the sport or activity)
  1453. #1453
    破産hasan
    bankruptcy; financial insolvency or legal state of being unable to pay debts
  1454. #1454
    ボーイbōi
    a young male (boy)
  1455. #1455
    幕maku
    a curtain or hanging cloth (e.g., stage curtain, tent cloth, screen)
  1456. #1456
    ワインwain
    an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes
  1457. #1457
    老いoi
    old age; the process of getting old
  1458. #1458
    罹るkakaru
    to contract or suffer from (an illness); to be affected by a disease
  1459. #1459
    刀katana
    a Japanese sword (a single-edged curved blade, i.e., katana)
  1460. #1460
    詩人shijin
    a poet (a person who writes poems)
  1461. #1461
    州shuu
    An administrative region — a state, province, or region (often used as the suffix 〜州).
  1462. #1462
    夫人fujin
    a polite/formal term for a married woman — someone's wife; used like 'Mrs.' or 'madam'.
  1463. #1463
    我々wareware
    we; us (first-person plural, formal or collective)
  1464. #1464
    湾wan
    a bay, gulf, or inlet (a recessed coastal body of water)
  1465. #1465
    書斎shosai
    a study; a private room used for reading, writing, or working at home
  1466. #1466
    弾tama
    a bullet, projectile, or shot (ammunition)
  1467. #1467
    不可fuka
    not allowed; unacceptable; forbidden
  1468. #1468
    ウイスキーuisukī
    whisky/whiskey (an alcoholic spirit)
  1469. #1469
    グラウンドguraundo
    sports field; athletic ground (place for playing or practice)
  1470. #1470
    計kei
    a plan or scheme
  1471. #1471
    虎tora
    tiger (the animal)
  1472. #1472
    塀hei
    a wall or fence, especially one surrounding a house or property
  1473. #1473
    管kan
    a hollow tube or pipe used to carry liquids, gases, or as a conduit
  1474. #1474
    霜shimo
    frost
  1475. #1475
    適するtekisuru
    to be suitable or appropriate for
  1476. #1476
    悪魔akuma
    a demon or devil; an evil spirit
  1477. #1477
    谷tani
    a low area between hills or mountains; a valley
  1478. #1478
    轢くhiku
    to run over or knock down with a vehicle
  1479. #1479
    うがいugai
    gargling; rinsing the mouth
  1480. #1480
    砂漠sabaku
    a desert (a dry, sandy region with little vegetation)
  1481. #1481
    おめでとうomedetou
    congratulations (said to someone for good news, achievements, or celebrations)"}],
  1482. #1482
    タイプライターtaipuraitā
    typewriter
  1483. #1483
    ヨットyotto
    a yacht (a private recreational sailing or motor boat)
  1484. #1484
    屯tamuro
    a gathering of people; loitering or massing together
  1485. #1485
    濠hori
    moat; a ditch filled with water around a castle, fort
  1486. #1486
    平仮名hiragana
    hiragana (the Japanese phonetic syllabary used for native words and grammatical elements)
  1487. #1487
    片仮名katakana
    the katakana syllabary (used mainly for foreign words, loanwords, onomatopoeia, emphasis, and some names)

JLPT N2

1709 words at the N2 (upper intermediate) level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

  1. #1
    五十音gojuuon
    the Japanese syllabary (the set of kana arranged in the gojūon order)
  2. #2
    こちらこそkochira koso
    Used to reciprocate thanks, praise, or apologies; literally 'it is I who should say so' or 'same here'
  3. #3
    ええとeeto
    a filler word used when hesitating or thinking (well; let me see; um...)
  4. #4
    御手洗otearai
    restroom; toilet(polite)
  5. #5
    改札kaisatsu
    ticket gate; the place where tickets are checked or passengers pass through
  6. #6
    交通機関koutsuu kikan
    public transportation services or transport facilities (e.g., trains, buses, subways, airlines)
  7. #7
    新幹線shinkansen
    high-speed intercity train (bullet train)
  8. #8
    出掛けるdekakeru
    to go out; to leave home to go somewhere
  9. #9
    点けるtsukeru
    to turn on; to switch on; to light (make something give off light or fire)
  10. #10
    うどんudon
    thick wheat noodles (Japanese)
  11. #11
    申し訳ないmoushiwakenai
    sorry; (used to say) there is no excuse
  12. #12
    おまたせしましたomatase shimashita
    Sorry to have kept you waiting
  13. #13
    かしこまりましたkashikomarimashita
    Certainly; understood (very polite, used by staff to acknowledge a request)
  14. #14
    おかげさまでokagesama de
    (I'm) doing well, thanks; used to express gratitude that something/someone is the reason for a good result (literally “thanks to …”)
  15. #15
    いってまいりますittemairimasu
    Polite/humble phrase said when leaving meaning "I'm going now; I'll come back"
  16. #16
    おさきにosaki ni
    Polite phrase said when you leave before others ("I'm leaving before you")
  17. #17
    気を付けるki o tsukeru
    to be careful; to pay attention; to watch out
  18. #18
    助かるtasukaru
    to be saved; to be rescued; to survive
  19. #19
    手洗いtearai
    washing one's hands
  20. #20
    薬局yakkyoku
    pharmacy; drugstore
  21. #21
    電池denchi
    battery (electric cell used in devices)
  22. #22
    マスクmasuku
    a mask; a face covering (for protection, medical use, or disguise)
  23. #23
    渇くkawaku
    to be thirsty
  24. #24
    歯磨きhamigaki
    brushing one's teeth (the action)
  25. #25
    着替えkigae
    changing clothes (the act of putting on different clothes)
  26. #26
    ランチranchi
    lunch (midday meal)
  27. #27
    お代わりokawari
    an extra serving or refill (e.g., second helping, another cup)
  28. #28
    おかずokazu
    a side dish served with rice or eaten alongside the main dish
  29. #29
    醤油shoyu
    soy sauce
  30. #30
    刺身sashimi
    sliced raw fish or seafood served as a dish
  31. #31
    カロリーkarorii
    calorie (unit of energy in food)
  32. #32
    平日heijitsu
    weekday (a non-holiday workday)
  33. #33
    祝日shukujitsu
    a national or public holiday
  34. #34
    水曜suiyou
    Wednesday
  35. #35
    温泉onsen
    a natural hot spring (geothermal spring)
  36. #36
    後輩kouhai
    a junior; someone lower in rank or year at school or work
  37. #37
    小学生shougakusei
    elementary school student; grade-school student
  38. #38
    しょうがないshouganai
    it can't be helped; there's nothing you can do
  39. #39
    そういえばsou ieba
    By the way; that reminds me (used to bring up something remembered)
  40. #40
    超えるkoeru
    to exceed or surpass (a limit, amount, standard)
  41. #41
    花火hanabi
    fireworks
  42. #42
    あたりまえatarimae
    obvious, natural, or expected
  43. #43
    一定ittei
    fixed; constant; not changing
  44. #44
    敬語keigo
    polite or honorific language used to show respect to others
  45. #45
    生年月日seinengappi
    date of birth; birthdate
  46. #46
    性別seibetsu
    gender; the classification of people as male, female, etc.
  47. #47
    治すnaosu
    to cure or heal
  48. #48
    延ばすnobasu
    to extend or make longer (time, duration, distance); to postpone or delay
  49. #49
    ひとまずhitomazu
    for the time being; for now; temporarily
  50. #50
    幼稚園youchien
    kindergarten; preschool for young children (typically ages 3–6)
  51. #51
    例外reigai
    an exception (something that does not follow a general rule)
  52. #52
    いきなりikinari
    suddenly; abruptly
  53. #53
    一応ichiou
    just in case; as a precaution
  54. #54
    うっかりukkari
    carelessly / unintentionally / absentmindedly
  55. #55
    伯父さんojisan
    an uncle (older brother of a parent)
  56. #56
    叔父さんojisan
    someone's uncle, my uncle(casual) (the younger brother of a parent)
  57. #57
    伯母さんobasan
    aunt (older sister of a parent)
  58. #58
    叔母さんobasan
    aunt
  59. #59
    おとなしいotonashii
    quiet; gentle; well-behaved
  60. #60
    重たいomotai
    heavy (physically, hard to lift or carry)
  61. #61
    女の人onna no hito
    a woman; an adult female person
  62. #62
    固まるkatamaru
    to harden; to solidify; to become firm (physical)
  63. #63
    こっそりkossori
    secretly; stealthily
  64. #64
    流石sasuga
    as one would expect; showing someone/thing lives up to their reputation
  65. #65
    資料shiryou
    documents, materials, or data used as reference or information
  66. #66
    好き嫌いsukikirai
    someone's likes and dislikes; personal preferences
  67. #67
    折角sekkaku
    used when someone went to the trouble of doing something (often showing disappointment if that effort is wasted)
  68. #68
    そのうえsono ue
    in addition; moreover
  69. #69
    そのためsono tame
    for that reason; therefore
  70. #70
    長男chounan
    eldest son
  71. #71
    散るchiru
    to fall (e.g., petals, leaves)
  72. #72
    追加tsuika
    an addition; something added or extra
  73. #73
    付き合うtsukiau
    to date someone; be in a romantic relationship
  74. #74
    手続きtetsuzuki
    procedure; formalities or paperwork required to complete something
  75. #75
    溶けるtokeru
    to melt; to become liquid from a solid
  76. #76
    とっくにtokkuni
    long ago; already (happened well before now or before expected)
  77. #77
    中身nakami
    the contents of something (what is inside)
  78. #78
    懐かしいnatsukashii
    nostalgic; fondly remembering or missing the past
  79. #79
    なんとなくnantonaku
    somehow; for some reason; vaguely (without a clear reason)
  80. #80
    狙うnerau
    to aim at; to target; to try to get
  81. #81
    延びるnobiru
    to be extended or prolonged (length, duration)
  82. #82
    話し掛けるhanashikakeru
    to start speaking to someone; to address someone
  83. #83
    含めるfukumeru
    to include; to count in
  84. #84
    ぶつかるbutsukaru
    to collide with; to bump into
  85. #85
    平気heiki
    not bothered; okay; no problem
  86. #86
    真っ暗makkura
    completely dark; pitch dark
  87. #87
    真っ白masshiro
    completely white; pure white
  88. #88
    纏めるmatomeru
    to gather or collect things into one group
  89. #89
    まぶしいmabushii
    very bright; dazzling (causing glare or discomfort)
  90. #90
    見直すminaosu
    to look again; to review or recheck
  91. #91
    未満miman
    less than; under (a number or amount)
  92. #92
    もしかしたらmoshikashitara
    perhaps; maybe; possibly
  93. #93
    訳すyakusu
    to translate (spoken or written)
  94. #94
    レベルreberu
    level; degree, rank, or stage (e.g., skill level, game level)
  95. #95
    割引waribiki
    a discount or reduction in price
  96. #96
    偉いerai
    admirable; excellent; worthy of respect
  97. #97
    落ち着くochitsuku
    to calm down; to become composed
  98. #98
    期限kigen
    a deadline or time limit; the period when something is valid or must be done
  99. #99
    くれぐれもkureguremo
    earnestly; strongly — used to emphasize a request, warning, or plea
  100. #100
    こぼすkobosu
    to spill (liquid, food, etc.)
  101. #101
    棄てるsuteru
    to abandon or give up on (a person, plan, hope)
  102. #102
    人差し指hitosashiyubi
    index finger (pointer finger)
  103. #103
    めちゃくちゃmechakucha
    extremely; very (colloquial intensifier)
  104. #104
    軟らかいyawarakai
    soft; not hard or firm
  105. #105
    片付くkatazuku
    to be tidied up; to be put in order (something becomes neat)
  106. #106
    売り切れるurikireru
    to be sold out
  107. #107
    曖昧aimai
    vague; not clear or definite
  108. #108
    入れ物iremono
    a container used to hold or store things
  109. #109
    うろうろurouro
    to wander around aimlessly; to loiter
  110. #110
    大通りoodoori
    a main street or boulevard (a major road in a city)
  111. #111
    親指oyayubi
    thumb
  112. #112
    蚊ka
    mosquito
  113. #113
    勘違いkanchigai
    a misunderstanding; a mistaken assumption or wrong impression
  114. #114
    乾杯kanpai
    Cheers! (a toast said when drinking with others)
  115. #115
    基礎kiso
    foundation; basis
  116. #116
    行事gyouji
    an event or function; a planned or organized occasion (e.g., ceremony, festival, school event)
  117. #117
    区切るkugiru
    to divide or separate into sections or segments
  118. #118
    配るkubaru
    to distribute; to hand out
  119. #119
    悔しいkuyashii
    feeling frustrated, bitter, or regretful about a loss, failure, or missed chance
  120. #120
    項目koumoku
    an item or entry on a list; a section or field in a document
  121. #121
    転がるkorogaru
    to roll (move by turning over and over)
  122. #122
    作者sakusha
    author; creator of a literary, artistic, or other work
  123. #123
    さわやかsawayaka
    refreshing; giving a pleasant, fresh feeling
  124. #124
    至急shikyuu
    immediately; urgently; without delay
  125. #125
    弱点jakuten
    a weak point; a weakness
  126. #126
    終了shuuryou
    the end; termination; conclusion
  127. #127
    深夜shinya
    late at night; the small hours
  128. #128
    姓sei
    family name; surname
  129. #129
    性能seino
    performance; capability (of a machine, device, or system)
  130. #130
    葬式soushiki
    funeral; funeral ceremony
  131. #131
    祖先sosen
    ancestor
  132. #132
    立ち止まるtachidomaru
    to stop (walking); to stand still
  133. #133
    通知tsuuchi
    a notice or notification (a message informing someone)
  134. #134
    定期券teikiken
    a pass that allows unlimited travel on public transport for a fixed period (commuter pass / season ticket)
  135. #135
    定休日teikyuubi
    a business's regular closed day (the fixed weekly day a shop or company is closed)
  136. #136
    停電teiden
    a power outage; blackout; loss of electrical power
  137. #137
    点数tensuu
    points; score (number of points earned or awarded)
  138. #138
    天皇tennou
    the Emperor of Japan
  139. #139
    目指すmezasu
    to aim for; to set as a goal
  140. #140
    四つ角yotsukado
    a crossroads; an intersection where (typically) four streets meet
  141. #141
    臨時rinji
    temporary; provisional
  142. #142
    呆れるakireru
    to be astonished, shocked, or exasperated (often negatively)
  143. #143
    あちらこちらachira kochira
    here and there; in various places (scattered)
  144. #144
    溢れるafureru
    to overflow; to spill over (liquid or contents)
  145. #145
    怪しいayashii
    suspicious; seeming untrustworthy or doubtful
  146. #146
    あらすじarasuji
    a brief summary or outline of a story, article, movie, etc.
  147. #147
    改めてaratamete
    again; once more; anew
  148. #148
    改めるaratameru
    to change or revise (something)
  149. #149
    有難いarigatai
    feeling grateful; welcome or appreciated
  150. #150
    慌てるawateru
    to become flustered or panic
  151. #151
    案外angai
    unexpectedly; surprisingly
  152. #152
    言い出すiidasu
    to begin to say; to start talking about something
  153. #153
    以降ikou
    from (a specified time) onward; after
  154. #154
    意地悪ijiwaru
    mean; unkind
  155. #155
    一斉issei
    simultaneously; all at once
  156. #156
    一旦ittan
    temporarily; for the time being
  157. #157
    いつのまにかitsunomanika
    before one knows it; without noticing
  158. #158
    威張るibaru
    to act arrogantly; to put on an air of superiority
  159. #159
    嫌がるiyagaru
    to show dislike; to be unwilling or averse to something
  160. #160
    いよいよiyoiyo
    increasingly; more and more
  161. #161
    浮くuku
    to float (on water or in the air)
  162. #162
    オイルoiru
    a liquid fat or oil used for cooking, cosmetics, or general lubrication
  163. #163
    応援ouen
    cheering or encouragement (vocal/emotional support at events)
  164. #164
    補うoginau
    to supplement or replenish (add what is missing)
  165. #165
    惜しいoshii
    regrettable; a shame (used when something nearly succeeded or was narrowly missed)
  166. #166
    おしゃれoshare
    stylish; fashionable (well-dressed or fashion-conscious)
  167. #167
    お出掛けodekake
    an outing; going out (leaving home for errands or leisure)
  168. #168
    思い込むomoikomu
    to be convinced that; to firmly believe (often without proof)
  169. #169
    思い付くomoitsuku
    to come up with; to think of (an idea)
  170. #170
    快晴kaisei
    clear weather; sunny, cloudless skies
  171. #171
    回転kaiten
    a rotating motion; rotation or revolution
  172. #172
    代えるkaeru
    to replace or substitute one thing for another
  173. #173
    重なるkasanaru
    to lie on top of each other; to be piled up
  174. #174
    重ねるkasaneru
    to stack or pile things on top of each other (physical)
  175. #175
    貸し出しkashidashi
    lending; the act or service of loaning (e.g., book checkout, equipment rental)
  176. #176
    活躍katsuyaku
    active, successful activity; playing an active role
  177. #177
    神様kamisama
    god; deity
  178. #178
    ガムgamu
    chewing gum
  179. #179
    空っぽkarappo
    completely empty; having nothing inside
  180. #180
    感想kansou
    an impression or personal thoughts about something experienced (e.g., a book, movie, event)
  181. #181
    きっかけkikkake
    a trigger or reason that causes something to start
  182. #182
    給与kyuuyo
    salary; wages; pay
  183. #183
    行列gyouretsu
    a line or queue of people or things
  184. #184
    クーラーkūrā
    air conditioner (room cooling system)
  185. #185
    崩すkuzusu
    to cause something to collapse or break apart; to demolish
  186. #186
    くだらないkudaranai
    worthless; trivial; not worth taking seriously
  187. #187
    組み立てるkumitateru
    to assemble; to put parts together to make something
  188. #188
    くるむkurumu
    to wrap or cover something (wrap up)
  189. #189
    形容詞keiyoushi
    an adjective (the word class that describes or modifies nouns)
  190. #190
    下車gesha
    to get off a vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
  191. #191
    削るkezuru
    to shave or scrape material off (e.g., pencil, wood)
  192. #192
    月末getsumatsu
    end of the month
  193. #193
    蹴るkeru
    to kick
  194. #194
    険しいkewashii
    steep, precipitous; hard to go across (a slope or path)
  195. #195
    研修kenshuu
    training (an organized program or workshop, often at work or school)
  196. #196
    恋しいkoishii
    deeply missed; longed for
  197. #197
    公式koushiki
    official; authorized
  198. #198
    こうしてkoushite
    in this way; like this
  199. #199
    交流kouryuu
    exchange or interaction between people or groups (e.g., cultural or social exchange)
  200. #200
    心当たりkokoroatari
    a clue, lead, or something you might know (often used with がある/がない)
  201. #201
    擦るkosuru
    to rub; to scrub; to chafe
  202. #202
    言葉遣いkotobazukai
    choice of words; wording
  203. #203
    この間kono aida
    the other day; a few days ago（colloquial）
  204. #204
    こないだkonaida
    the other day (a few days ago)
  205. #205
    小指koyubi
    the little finger (pinky finger)
  206. #206
    一昨昨日sakiototoi
    three days ago (the day before the day before yesterday)
  207. #207
    先程sakihodo
    a short time ago; a little while ago
  208. #208
    探るsaguru
    to search or feel around (for something), often by touch or investigation
  209. #209
    刺すsasu
    to stab, pierce, or prick (with something sharp); to sting/bite (insect)
  210. #210
    撮影satsuei
    photography; the act of taking photographs or filming
  211. #211
    さっさとsassato
    quickly; promptly; without delay (often used to urge someone to hurry)
  212. #212
    早速sassoku
    immediately; right away
  213. #213
    再来月saraigetsu
    the month after next
  214. #214
    再来週saraishuu
    the week after next
  215. #215
    再来年sarainen
    the year after next (two years from now)
  216. #216
    しあさってshiasatte
    three days from now (the day after the day after tomorrow)
  217. #217
    塩辛いshiokarai
    salty (taste)
  218. #218
    姿勢shisei
    posture
  219. #219
    しつこいshitsukoi
    annoyingly persistent; insistently repeated
  220. #220
    痺れるshibireru
    to become numb; to feel tingling (a body part 'falls asleep')
  221. #221
    絞るshiboru
    to squeeze or wring (force liquid out by pressing)
  222. #222
    地味jimi
    plain or subdued in appearance; not showy
  223. #223
    締め切るshimekiru
    to close or shut something (so no air or people pass)
  224. #224
    じゃんけんjanken
    rock-paper-scissors (the hand game)
  225. #225
    終点shuuten
    terminus; last stop (e.g., for a train or bus)
  226. #226
    周辺shuuhen
    area around something; vicinity; surroundings
  227. #227
    主語shugo
    subject (grammar): the noun or phrase that performs the action or is described in a sentence
  228. #228
    純粋junsui
    free from impurities or mixture; unmixed
  229. #229
    上下jouge
    up and down; top and bottom
  230. #230
    商店shouten
    a small shop or retail store
  231. #231
    勝負shoubu
    a match, contest, or game
  232. #232
    初級shokyuu
    elementary or beginner level (of a course, test, or skill)
  233. #233
    職人shokunin
    a skilled craftsperson; artisan; craftsman
  234. #234
    書店shoten
    bookstore; bookshop
  235. #235
    申請shinsei
    a formal application or request submitted to an organization or authority
  236. #236
    水分suibun
    water content; moisture in things (e.g., food, soil)
  237. #237
    隙間sukima
    a small space or gap between things; a crevice
  238. #238
    すくなくともsukunakutomo
    at least
  239. #239
    スケジュールsukejūru
    a plan or timetable of events, appointments, or tasks
  240. #240
    すっぱいsuppai
    sour (taste)
  241. #241
    素直sunao
    willing to obey or accept guidance; compliant
  242. #242
    ずらすzurasu
    to shift or move something slightly
  243. #243
    ずれるzureru
    to slide or shift out of its proper position (physical movement)
  244. #244
    迫るsemaru
    to draw near; to approach
  245. #245
    せめてsemete
    at least; at the very least; if nothing else
  246. #246
    前後zengo
    before and after; front and back (temporal or spatial relationship)
  247. #247
    全身zenshin
    the whole body (entire body)
  248. #248
    先々月sensengetsu
    the month before last
  249. #249
    先々週sensenshuu
    the week before last
  250. #250
    宣伝senden
    publicity; advertising; promotion
  251. #251
    素質soshitsu
    natural talent or innate aptitude
  252. #252
    そのころsono koro
    at that time; around then
  253. #253
    その他sonohoka
    other; other things; the rest; besides that
  254. #254
    蕎麦soba
    soba (buckwheat noodles)
  255. #255
    それなのにsore nanoni
    despite that; even so; nevertheless
  256. #256
    揃えるsoroeru
    to arrange or put things in order
  257. #257
    第一daiichi
    the first; number one; primary
  258. #258
    対策taisaku
    a measure or countermeasure taken to deal with a problem or risk
  259. #259
    体制taisei
    a system, structure, or established order (often of an organization or political regime)
  260. #260
    高めるtakameru
    to raise, increase, or enhance (something)
  261. #261
    段階dankai
    a stage, step, or level in a process or sequence
  262. #262
    近々chikajika
    soon; in the near future; before long
  263. #263
    縮むchijimu
    to shrink; to become smaller
  264. #264
    長所chousho
    a strong point or advantage; a positive quality
  265. #265
    直後chokugo
    immediately after; right after (the time just after something happens)
  266. #266
    直前chokuzen
    just before (immediately before in time)
  267. #267
    散らかすchirakasu
    to make a mess; to scatter things around
  268. #268
    突くtsuku
    to poke, stab, or thrust (with a pointed object)
  269. #269
    務めるtsutomeru
    to serve; to hold a position or perform duties
  270. #270
    繋がるtsunagaru
    to be connected or joined (physically or electronically)
  271. #271
    潰すtsubusu
    to crush, smash, or flatten something (physical)
  272. #272
    詰まるtsumaru
    to be clogged or blocked (physically stuck, e.g. drain, pipe, throat)
  273. #273
    積むtsumu
    to pile up; to stack (physical objects)
  274. #274
    停止teishi
    a stop, halt, or suspension (noun)
  275. #275
    電波denpa
    radio wave; electromagnetic wave
  276. #276
    問い合わせtoiawase
    an inquiry; a question or request for information (by phone, email, form, etc.)
  277. #277
    統計toukei
    statistics; numerical data or the practice/field of collecting and analyzing such data
  278. #278
    当日toujitsu
    the day in question; the day of an event
  279. #279
    どきどきdokidoki
    a fast, pounding heartbeat (from excitement, nervousness, or fear)
  280. #280
    特定tokutei
    specific; particular; designated
  281. #281
    跳ぶtobu
    to jump; to leap (move off the ground using legs)
  282. #282
    取り消すtorikesu
    to cancel, revoke, or retract (a decision, reservation, statement, etc.)
  283. #283
    取り出すtoridasu
    to take or remove something out from somewhere
  284. #284
    長引くnagabiku
    to be prolonged; to drag on
  285. #285
    日時nichiji
    the calendar date and clock time (date and time)
  286. #286
    日程nittei
    schedule; planned timetable of events or dates
  287. #287
    入社nyuusha
    joining a company; starting work at a company as a new employee
  288. #288
    煮るniru
    to cook (food) by simmering or boiling in liquid
  289. #289
    生えるhaeru
    to grow; to sprout; to come in (hair, teeth, plants)
  290. #290
    挟むhasamu
    to put or hold something between two things (physically)
  291. #291
    パターンpatān
    a pattern; a repeated design, arrangement, or typical model
  292. #292
    跳ねるhaneru
    to jump or leap (intransitive)
  293. #293
    反映hanei
    reflection; something shown or represented (a result or condition that shows another factor)
  294. #294
    比較的hikakuteki
    comparatively; relatively
  295. #295
    ぴかぴかpikapika
    shiny; well-polished; bright-looking
  296. #296
    肘hiji
    elbow (the joint on the arm)
  297. #297
    引っ掛かるhikkakaru
    to get caught on or snagged by something (physically)
  298. #298
    引越しhikkoshi
    moving (changing residence); relocation
  299. #299
    一通りhitotoori
    briefly/in a quick, general way
  300. #300
    皮肉hiniku
    sarcasm; a remark meant to mock or insult
  301. #301
    響くhibiku
    to resound; to reverberate (a sound)
  302. #302
    深まるfukamaru
    to deepen; to become more intense or stronger (feeling, relationship, situation)
  303. #303
    付近fukin
    the area near; vicinity; neighborhood
  304. #304
    ふざけるfuzakeru
    to joke around; behave playfully or foolishly
  305. #305
    ぶつけるbutsukeru
    to hit, strike, or bump something against something; to crash into
  306. #306
    部品buhin
    a part or component (of a machine, device); a spare part
  307. #307
    増やすfuyasu
    to increase (something); to add to
  308. #308
    振り仮名furigana
    kana written beside or above kanji to show pronunciation
  309. #309
    ふわふわfuwafuwa
    soft, fluffy (texture)
  310. #310
    文脈bunmyaku
    the context or circumstances surrounding words, sentences, or events
  311. #311
    募集boshuu
    recruitment; soliciting applicants
  312. #312
    本来honrai
    originally; by nature; essentially
  313. #313
    混ぜるmazeru
    to mix; to stir together
  314. #314
    待合室machiaishitsu
    waiting room
  315. #315
    真っ黒makkuro
    completely black; pitch-black
  316. #316
    真っ青massao
    very deep or vivid blue (a color)
  317. #317
    窓口madoguchi
    a ticket window or service counter (physical place where you buy tickets or handle transactions)
  318. #318
    まもなくmamonaku
    soon; in a short time; before long
  319. #319
    満員man'in
    full; no vacancies (all seats or spaces occupied)
  320. #320
    マンションmanshon
    apartment building; condominium (a multi-unit residential building)
  321. #321
    見送るmiokuru
    to see someone off; to escort someone who is leaving
  322. #322
    蒸し暑いmushiatsui
    hot and humid; sultry
  323. #323
    名詞meishi
    a noun (part of speech)
  324. #324
    名物meibutsu
    a local or specialty product (often a famous food or souvenir)
  325. #325
    目立つmedatsu
    to stand out or be conspicuous
  326. #326
    潜るmoguru
    to dive or go underwater
  327. #327
    もったいないmottainai
    wasteful; a shame to throw away or not use fully
  328. #328
    役者yakusha
    an actor or actress; a performer (stage, film, or TV)
  329. #329
    役所yakusho
    a government or public office; a municipal administrative office
  330. #330
    火傷yakedo
    a burn or scald (an injury caused by heat, flame, hot liquid, or steam)
  331. #331
    やむをえないyamu o enai
    unavoidable; cannot be helped
  332. #332
    遊園地yuuenchi
    amusement park
  333. #333
    夕日yuuhi
    the setting sun; the evening sun
  334. #334
    茹でるyuderu
    to boil (food); cook in boiling water
  335. #335
    要領youryou
    the main point; the gist; essential points
  336. #336
    余計yokei
    unnecessary; needless (often used before a noun)
  337. #337
    寄せるyoseru
    to move or bring something closer; pull up beside
  338. #338
    呼び出すyobidasu
    to summon or call someone to come
  339. #339
    来日rainichi
    a visit to Japan; coming/arrival in Japan
  340. #340
    ラッシュアワーrasshu awā
    the busy, peak commuting time when trains/roads are crowded
  341. #341
    両側ryougawa
    both sides
  342. #342
    ローマ字rōmaji
    writing Japanese (or other languages) using the Latin (Roman) alphabet
  343. #343
    割とwarito
    relatively; comparatively; rather
  344. #344
    揚げるageru
    to fry (in oil)
  345. #345
    挙げるageru
    to raise or lift up (physically or figuratively)
  346. #346
    争うarasou
    to dispute or argue (a claim, fact, or decision)
  347. #347
    浮かぶukabu
    to float or rise to the surface (intransitive)
  348. #348
    カラーkarā
    color; colour; hue
  349. #349
    乾燥kansou
    dryness; lack of moisture
  350. #350
    くっつくkutsuku
    to stick to or adhere (physically)
  351. #351
    高級koukyuu
    high-class; luxurious; of high quality
  352. #352
    公共koukyou
    public; open to or for everyone
  353. #353
    コンセントkonsento
    an electrical outlet or power socket
  354. #354
    捜すsagasu
    to look for; to search for (something or someone)
  355. #355
    サラリーマンsararīman
    male company employee; white-collar office worker
  356. #356
    スタートsutāto
    the start or beginning (noun)
  357. #357
    すっきりするsukkiri suru
    to feel refreshed or relieved; to have a clear head
  358. #358
    属するzokusuru
    to belong to; to be affiliated with an organization or group
  359. #359
    例えるtatoeru
    to compare; to liken one thing to another
  360. #360
    調整chousei
    adjustment; changing something so it works better or fits
  361. #361
    突っ込むtsukkomu
    to thrust, plunge, or ram into something (physical entry or collision)
  362. #362
    潰れるtsubureru
    to be crushed, smashed, or flattened
  363. #363
    出来上がるdekiagaru
    to be finished; to be completed; to be ready
  364. #364
    どうせdouse
    anyway; in any case
  365. #365
    取り入れるtoriireru
    to adopt or incorporate (an idea, method, policy)
  366. #366
    載せるnoseru
    to place or put something on top of another thing
  367. #367
    外れるhazureru
    to come off; to become detached
  368. #368
    流行るhayaru
    to be popular; to come into fashion
  369. #369
    引っ込むhikkomu
    to withdraw or retreat (physically or figuratively)
  370. #370
    広めるhiromeru
    to spread or make widely known (information, ideas, rumors)
  371. #371
    複数fukusuu
    more than one; several; multiple
  372. #372
    別々betsubetsu
    separately; individually
  373. #373
    交ざるmazaru
    to be mixed; to be blended together
  374. #374
    待ち合わせるmachiawaseru
    to meet up (at a prearranged time/place)
  375. #375
    目覚まし時計mezamashidokei
    an alarm clock
  376. #376
    面倒臭いmendokusai
    annoying; bothersome; tiresome
  377. #377
    有料yuuryou
    paid; not free; requires payment
  378. #378
    漸くyouyaku
    finally; at last (after a long time or effort)
  379. #379
    汚すyogosu
    to make something dirty; to soil or pollute
  380. #380
    押さえるosaeru
    to press down or hold something physically
  381. #381
    抑えるosaeru
    to suppress, restrain, or hold back (feelings, actions, noise, etc.)
  382. #382
    実力jitsuryoku
    actual ability; real capability or competence
  383. #383
    だらしないdarashinai
    untidy or sloppy in appearance or surroundings
  384. #384
    伝わるtsutawaru
    to be conveyed or communicated (a message, feeling, idea)
  385. #385
    逃がすnigasu
    to let (someone or something) escape or set free
  386. #386
    狙いnerai
    aim; target; goal; purpose (what someone is trying to achieve) }]},
  387. #387
    ともかくtomokaku
    anyway; in any case (used to change topic or conclude)
  388. #388
    日課nikka
    daily routine; something done every day
  389. #389
    派手hade
    showy, flashy, or gaudy (bright and attention-grabbing in appearance or style)
  390. #390
    広げるhirogeru
    to spread out or unfold (something physical)
  391. #391
    拡げるhirogeru
    to expand, spread, or enlarge (something)
  392. #392
    整うtotonou
    to be in order; to be arranged
  393. #393
    甘やかすamayakasu
    to pamper; to spoil (someone, especially a child)
  394. #394
    インタビューintabyū
    an interview; a meeting where someone is asked questions
  395. #395
    羨ましいurayamashii
    feeling jealous or envious of someone or something
  396. #396
    面接mensetsu
    interview (e.g., job or school interview)
  397. #397
    狡いzurui
    sly; dishonest; acting unfairly to gain an advantage
  398. #398
    遠足ensoku
    a school or group outing/excursion (often a field trip)
  399. #399
    追い越すoikosu
    to pass or overtake (someone or a vehicle); to surpass
  400. #400
    おやつoyatsu
    a light snack eaten between meals, often in the afternoon
  401. #401
    角度kakudo
    angle (geometric measurement)
  402. #402
    かゆいkayui
    itchy
  403. #403
    缶詰kanzume
    canned food; a can of something
  404. #404
    乾電池kandenchi
    a dry-cell battery; a small replaceable battery.
  405. #405
    看板kanban
    a sign or signboard used to show a shop name, notice, or advertisement
  406. #406
    限度gendo
    a limit; the maximum allowed or acceptable amount
  407. #407
    献立kondate
    a menu; a list or plan of dishes for a meal
  408. #408
    座敷zashiki
    a traditional Japanese tatami room used for receiving guests or dining (floor-seating)
  409. #409
    算数sansuu
    arithmetic; basic math (school subject)
  410. #410
    足し算tashizan
    addition (the arithmetic operation of adding numbers)
  411. #411
    引き算hikizan
    subtraction (the arithmetic operation of taking one number away from another)
  412. #412
    掛け算kakezan
    multiplication (arithmetic operation)
  413. #413
    割り算warizan
    division (mathematics), the arithmetic operation of dividing numbers
  414. #414
    時間割jikanwari
    a timetable or schedule
  415. #415
    下書きshitagaki
    a draft; a rough copy
  416. #416
    しっぽshippo
    tail (of an animal)
  417. #417
    蛇口jaguchi
    a faucet or tap
  418. #418
    社説shasetsu
    an editorial; an opinion article expressing a newspaper or magazine's official view
  419. #419
    森林shinrin
    forest; woods
  420. #420
    そそっかしいsosokkashii
    careless; thoughtless; inattentive
  421. #421
    滝taki
    waterfall
  422. #422
    誓うchikau
    to vow, to swear, or to pledge (take an oath)
  423. #423
    釣り合うtsuriau
    to be in balance; to match or suit (things, people, values, etc.)
  424. #424
    低下teika
    a decrease or decline (e.g., in level, value, ability)
  425. #425
    電球denkyuu
    a light bulb
  426. #426
    丼donburi
    a deep bowl used for serving food (often porcelain)
  427. #427
    年度nendo
    an administrative year used for accounting or school calendars (fiscal year, academic year)
  428. #428
    必需品hitsujuhin
    necessary items; essentials
  429. #429
    昼寝hirune
    a short sleep taken during the daytime; a nap or siesta
  430. #430
    拭くfuku
    to wipe; to dry by wiping
  431. #431
    武士bushi
    a samurai; a traditional Japanese warrior
  432. #432
    部首bushu
    kanji radical — the component used to classify or look up kanji characters in dictionaries.
  433. #433
    蓋futa
    a lid or cover for a container
  434. #434
    文房具bunbougu
    stationery; writing supplies (pens, paper, erasers, etc.)
  435. #435
    分量bunryou
    amount; quantity (of something, especially ingredients or measured items)
  436. #436
    まぶたmabuta
    eyelid
  437. #437
    見本mihon
    a sample or example item used as a model or reference
  438. #438
    名所meisho
    a famous or well-known place, often a scenic spot or tourist attraction
  439. #439
    浴衣yukata
    a casual, lightweight kimono worn in summer or after bathing (yukata)
  440. #440
    湯気yuge
    steam; vapor (from hot water, food, etc.)
  441. #441
    理科rika
    science (the natural sciences; the school subject 'science')
  442. #442
    留守番rusuban
    looking after someone's home while they are away; staying at home to take care of the house
  443. #443
    アイデアaidea
    idea
  444. #444
    赤ん坊akanbou
    baby; infant
  445. #445
    アクセントakusento
    stress or intonation in spoken language
  446. #446
    明け方akegata
    dawn; daybreak; early morning
  447. #447
    憧れるakogareru
    to long for; to yearn for (want or desire something or a lifestyle)
  448. #448
    預かるazukaru
    to take charge of or keep something for someone (to hold for safekeeping)
  449. #449
    厚かましいatsukamashii
    shameless; impudent; brazen
  450. #450
    あてはまるatehamaru
    to be applicable; to apply; to fit (a rule, category, or condition)
  451. #451
    脂abura
    fat; grease; oil (animal or plant, e.g., lard or tallow)
  452. #452
    余るamaru
    to remain; to be left over; to be in excess
  453. #453
    あれこれarekore
    various things; this and that
  454. #454
    アンテナantena
    an antenna (device to receive or transmit radio/TV/wireless signals)
  455. #455
    生き生きikiiki
    lively; full of energy (about people, expressions, atmosphere)
  456. #456
    いちいちichiichi
    one by one; individually
  457. #457
    映すutsusu
    to project or display an image onto a surface
  458. #458
    映るutsuru
    to be reflected or to appear on a surface, screen
  459. #459
    写るutsuru
    to appear or be visible/captured (in a photo, on a screen)
  460. #460
    敬うuyamau
    to show respect; to honor
  461. #461
    売上uriage
    sales; revenue (money earned from selling goods or services)
  462. #462
    英文eibun
    a piece of written English; an English sentence or text
  463. #463
    宴会enkai
    a party or banquet (a social gathering, often with food and drinks)
  464. #464
    演劇engeki
    a theatrical performance; a play or drama
  465. #465
    追いかけるoikakeru
    to chase or run after someone or something (physical pursuit)
  466. #466
    片道katamichi
    one-way (trip); one-way (direction)
  467. #467
    応対outai
    attending to or dealing with people (e.g., customers, visitors); receiving and responding to someone
  468. #468
    往復oufuku
    a round trip (going to a place and returning)
  469. #469
    おおざっぱoozappa
    rough; not detailed or precise
  470. #470
    屋外okugai
    the outdoors; outside (opposite of indoors)
  471. #471
    元気でねgenki de ne
    a casual farewell meaning "take care" or "stay well"
  472. #472
    お大事にodaiji ni
    Take care of yourself; get well soon (said to someone who is sick or injured)
  473. #473
    落とし物otoshimono
    a lost item; lost property
  474. #474
    驚かすodorokasu
    to surprise or startle someone; to cause sudden shock or fright
  475. #475
    お参りomairi
    a visit to a shrine, temple, grave or memorial to pray or to pay respects; worship
  476. #476
    おめでたいomedetai
    auspicious; deserving congratulations
  477. #477
    思いっ切りomoikkiri
    with all one's might; to the fullest extent; vigorously
  478. #478
    御中onchuu
    a title added after an organization or department name on mail/documents meaning “Attn.” or “and company”
  479. #479
    回数kaisuu
    number of times; how often something happens
  480. #480
    改正kaisei
    a revision or amendment (of a law, rule, system)
  481. #481
    解説kaisetsu
    an explanation or commentary that makes something clearer
  482. #482
    帰すkaesu
    to send someone back / send someone home
  483. #483
    却ってkaette
    on the contrary; instead
  484. #484
    掻くkaku
    to scratch (one's skin) or scrape with hands/fingernails
  485. #485
    嗅ぐkagu
    to smell; to sniff (perceive an odor with the nose)
  486. #486
    各自kakuji
    each; each person; individually
  487. #487
    各地kakuchi
    various places; many different locations
  488. #488
    学年gakunen
    grade level or school year (e.g., first year, second year)
  489. #489
    過剰kajou
    excessive; more than necessary or desirable
  490. #490
    学科gakka
    an academic subject, department, or course of study
  491. #491
    仮定katei
    an assumption or supposition used as a premise or hypothesis
  492. #492
    過程katei
    process; a series of steps or development
  493. #493
    兼ねるkaneru
    to hold or serve (a position), often in addition to another role
  494. #494
    カバーkabā
    a physical cover or protective case (e.g., book cover, phone case)
  495. #495
    被せるkabuseru
    to cover or place something over (an object)
  496. #496
    からかうkarakau
    to tease; make fun of (playfully or mockingly)
  497. #497
    かわいがるkawaigaru
    to dote on; to show affection to or treat fondly
  498. #498
    可愛がるkawaigaru
    to dote on; to show affection to someone or an animal; to pamper
  499. #499
    乾かすkawakasu
    to dry (something); to make something dry
  500. #500
    換気kanki
    ventilation; airing a room
  501. #501
    関西kansai
    the Kansai region of western Japan (area including Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe)
  502. #502
    鑑賞kanshou
    appreciation or enjoyment of art, music, films, etc.; viewing or listening for pleasure
  503. #503
    間接kansetsu
    indirectness; not direct; done through an intermediary
  504. #504
    看病kanbyou
    nursing; caring for a sick person
  505. #505
    記号kigou
    a symbol or sign used to represent something (e.g., in writing, notation, or signage)
  506. #506
    強化kyouka
    strengthening; reinforcement; making something stronger or more effective
  507. #507
    規律kiritsu
    discipline; rules or order that govern behavior
  508. #508
    崩れるkuzureru
    to collapse; to crumble (physically fall apart)
  509. #509
    工夫kufuu
    a clever idea, device, or method used to improve something
  510. #510
    芸能geinou
    entertainment; the entertainment industry; performing arts
  511. #511
    警備keibi
    security; guarding (protecting people or places)
  512. #512
    激増gekizou
    a sudden or sharp increase
  513. #513
    血圧ketsuatsu
    blood pressure
  514. #514
    見学kengaku
    a visit/tour to observe and learn (field trip)
  515. #515
    謙虚kenkyo
    being humble; modest
  516. #516
    厳重genjuu
    strict; rigorous; severe (rules, measures, attention)
  517. #517
    工事kouji
    construction work; construction site
  518. #518
    構造kouzou
    the structure or organization of something
  519. #519
    肯定koutei
    affirmation; approval; agreeing that something is true or acceptable
  520. #520
    高度koudo
    altitude; height (vertical distance above sea level or ground)
  521. #521
    合同goudou
    joint/combined (a coming together of groups, organizations, or events)
  522. #522
    紅葉kouyou
    autumn leaves; the colors of leaves in fall
  523. #523
    効力kouryoku
    the power or effectiveness to produce a result
  524. #524
    コースkōsu
    a route or path (e.g., race course, walking route)
  525. #525
    焦がすkogasu
    to burn, scorch, or singe something with heat
  526. #526
    焦げるkogeru
    to become burned or scorched
  527. #527
    国籍kokuseki
    nationality; citizenship
  528. #528
    ごくろうさまgokurou sama
    Thank you for your hard work; an expression acknowledging someone's effort (often said by a senior to a junior).
  529. #529
    小遣いkozukai
    pocket money; allowance for personal/spending expenses
  530. #530
    零れるkoboreru
    to spill or overflow (liquid or small things)
  531. #531
    ゴムgomu
    rubber (the material)
  532. #532
    再三saisan
    again and again; repeatedly
  533. #533
    災難sainan
    a disaster or misfortune; an unlucky or harmful event
  534. #534
    サイレンsairen
    a loud warning sound or alarm (e.g., police/ambulance siren, civil warning)
  535. #535
    削除sakujo
    deletion; removal (of data, text, or items)
  536. #536
    作成sakusei
    creation; drawing up (of documents, files, plans)
  537. #537
    囁くsasayaku
    to whisper (speak very quietly)
  538. #538
    冷やすhiyasu
    to cool, chill, or refrigerate (something)
  539. #539
    冷ますsamasu
    to make something cooler; to let something cool
  540. #540
    冷めるsameru
    to become cool (temperature)
  541. #541
    騒がしいsawagashii
    noisy; loud; boisterous
  542. #542
    サンプルsanpuru
    a sample; an example or specimen used to show, test, or illustrate something
  543. #543
    仕上がるshiagaru
    to be finished; to be completed
  544. #544
    司会shikai
    the act or role of hosting or chairing an event or meeting; the person who hosts (master of ceremonies)
  545. #545
    敷くshiku
    to lay out or spread something flat
  546. #546
    湿気shikke
    moisture; humidity; dampness
  547. #547
    指定shitei
    a designation or specification; (when followed by する) to designate or specify
  548. #548
    氏名shimei
    a person's full name (family name and given name)
  549. #549
    しゃがむshagamu
    to squat; to crouch down
  550. #550
    集合shuugou
    a gathering, assembly, or meeting of people
  551. #551
    重点juuten
    the main point; emphasis; priority
  552. #552
    受験juken
    taking an exam; (often) an entrance exam
  553. #553
    出張shucchou
    business trip (a work-related trip)
  554. #554
    主役shuyaku
    the leading role; the main actor or actress
  555. #555
    順序junjo
    order; sequence
  556. #556
    上級joukyuu
    advanced level (of skill, class, or rank)
  557. #557
    初旬shojun
    the first ten days of a month
  558. #558
    上旬joujun
    the first ten days of a month
  559. #559
    中旬chuujun
    mid-month; the middle ten-day period of a month (usually days 11–20)
  560. #560
    下旬gejun
    the last ten days (the final third) of a month
  561. #561
    消毒shoudoku
    disinfection; disinfecting (removing or killing germs)
  562. #562
    正面shoumen
    the front; the facade or front side
  563. #563
    省略shouryaku
    omission; leaving something out
  564. #564
    心身shinshin
    the mind and body; a person's mental and physical state
  565. #565
    診断shindan
    a diagnosis; an assessment or evaluation (medical or technical)
  566. #566
    垂直suichoku
    vertical; perpendicular
  567. #567
    図々しいzuuzuushii
    shameless; impudent; brazen
  568. #568
    末っ子suekko
    the youngest child in a family; the last-born child
  569. #569
    ステージsutēji
    a raised platform where performers stand
  570. #570
    スピーカーsupīkā
    a loudspeaker or audio speaker (device)
  571. #571
    スマートsumāto
    stylish; fashionable
  572. #572
    住まいsumai
    a place where someone lives; a residence, dwelling, or home (can also refer to one's address)
  573. #573
    制作seisaku
    the act or process of producing or creating (e.g., a film, artwork)
  574. #574
    性質seishitsu
    a quality, characteristic, or property of a thing or substance
  575. #575
    政党seitou
    a political party
  576. #576
    成分seibun
    a component or ingredient of a substance, mixture, product, or formula
  577. #577
    正門seimon
    main gate; main entrance
  578. #578
    背負うseou
    to carry on one's back or shoulder
  579. #579
    接続setsuzoku
    a connection or link (e.g., network, device, cable)
  580. #580
    ぜひともzehitomo
    strongly requesting or insisting that something be done; 'by all means' or 'please (do it)'
  581. #581
    洗剤senzai
    detergent; a cleaning agent used for washing clothes, dishes, etc.
  582. #582
    先祖senzo
    ancestor
  583. #583
    先頭sentou
    the front; the leading position (e.g., of a line, group, or list)
  584. #584
    扇風機senpuuki
    an electric fan
  585. #585
    線路senro
    railway track; railroad tracks
  586. #586
    創作sousaku
    a creative work; an original piece of art, literature, or music
  587. #587
    送別soubetsu
    a farewell or send-off for someone leaving
  588. #588
    総理大臣souri daijin
    prime minister (the head of a country's government)
  589. #589
    続々zokuzoku
    one after another; in succession
  590. #590
    損得sontoku
    advantage and disadvantage; profit and loss
  591. #591
    大してtaishite
    not very; not particularly (used with a negative to downplay something)
  592. #592
    題名daimei
    title (of a book, article, song, movie, etc.)
  593. #593
    対立tairitsu
    opposition or conflict between people, groups, or ideas
  594. #594
    絶えずtaezu
    constantly; continuously; without stopping
  595. #595
    炊くtaku
    to cook (usually rice)
  596. #596
    炊けるtakeru
    to be cooked; to become ready (usually rice or similar)
  597. #597
    炊飯器suihanki
    rice cooker
  598. #598
    畳むtatamu
    to fold (clothes, towels, etc.)
  599. #599
    建つtatsu
    to be built; to stand (a building or structure)
  600. #600
    妥当datou
    appropriate; reasonable; valid
  601. #601
    頼もしいtanomoshii
    reliable; dependable
  602. #602
    短期tanki
    short term; a short period of time
  603. #603
    短所tansho
    shortcoming; weak point; disadvantage
  604. #604
    単数tansuu
    singular (grammatical number)
  605. #605
    近寄るchikayoru
    to approach; to come near
  606. #606
    千切るchigiru
    to tear or pull off; to pick (by hand)
  607. #607
    茶碗chawan
    a bowl for rice
  608. #608
    中年chuunen
    middle-aged; middle age (a person in middle adulthood)
  609. #609
    長女choujo
    eldest daughter
  610. #610
    調味料choumiryou
    seasoning or condiment used to add flavor to food
  611. #611
    通貨tsuuka
    currency (money used in a country or region)
  612. #612
    通勤tsuukin
    commuting to work
  613. #613
    通訳tsuuyaku
    oral interpretation; interpreting (the act of converting spoken language)
  614. #614
    突き当たるtsukiataru
    to run into; to collide with
  615. #615
    着けるtsukeru
    to attach; to put on (an accessory) or fasten
  616. #616
    努めるtsutomeru
    to make an effort; to strive; to try hard to do something
  617. #617
    つまずくtsumazuku
    to stumble or trip (physically)
  618. #618
    爪tsume
    fingernail or toenail
  619. #619
    強気tsuyoki
    confident; assertive
  620. #620
    定員teiin
    capacity; the maximum number of people allowed
  621. #621
    停車teisha
    the stopping of a vehicle; a stop (e.g., a train stopping)
  622. #622
    出入口deiriguchi
    entrance or exit; doorway
  623. #623
    テーマtēma
    a theme, topic, or subject (for talks, events, projects, etc.)
  624. #624
    的確tekikaku
    accurate; precise
  625. #625
    手首tekubi
    wrist
  626. #626
    でたらめdetarame
    nonsense; untrue or absurd
  627. #627
    照らすterasu
    to shine light on; to illuminate
  628. #628
    展開tenkai
    the development or progression of something (e.g., a story, situation)
  629. #629
    統一touitsu
    unity; unification; making things consistent or uniform
  630. #630
    動作dousa
    bodily movement; physical motion
  631. #631
    登場toujou
    an appearance or entrance (onto a stage, scene, or in a story)
  632. #632
    透明toumei
    transparent; clear (allowing light to pass through or easy to understand)
  633. #633
    童話douwa
    a children's story or fairy tale
  634. #634
    溶かすtokasu
    to melt (transitive) — make a solid become liquid by heat
  635. #635
    特殊tokushu
    special; unusual; different from the norm
  636. #636
    床屋tokoya
    a barber or a barbershop
  637. #637
    飛び込むtobikomu
    to jump or dive into (a place or situation); to plunge into
  638. #638
    斜めnaname
    slanted; diagonal; not straight or level
  639. #639
    なにしろnanishiro
    anyway; in any case
  640. #640
    生意気namaiki
    cheeky; impertinent
  641. #641
    鳴らすnarasu
    to cause something to make a sound; to ring or sound (something)
  642. #642
    憎むnikumu
    to hate; to detest
  643. #643
    にこにこnikoniko
    with a smile; smilingly
  644. #644
    日用品nichiyouhin
    daily necessities; everyday household items
  645. #645
    睨むniramu
    to glare at; to look angrily at
  646. #646
    縫うnuu
    to sew (join fabric with needle and thread)
  647. #647
    濡らすnurasu
    to make something wet; to wet or dampen
  648. #648
    覗くnozoku
    to peek or peep (look secretly or furtively)
  649. #649
    上りnobori
    an upward slope or the act of going up; an ascent
  650. #650
    乗換norikae
    transfer between vehicles (trains, buses, etc.)
  651. #651
    載るnoru
    to be placed on or sit on a surface
  652. #652
    灰色haiiro
    gray; grey (the color)
  653. #653
    売店baiten
    small shop or kiosk (e.g., at a station, school, or event)
  654. #654
    量るhakaru
    to measure (amount, quantity, weight)
  655. #655
    測るhakaru
    to measure (length, depth, temperature, etc.)
  656. #656
    吐き気hakike
    nausea; the feeling of wanting to vomit
  657. #657
    掃くhaku
    to sweep or brush away dirt or debris (clean by moving with a broom or brush)
  658. #658
    発揮hakki
    the display or use of ability, skill, or power
  659. #659
    発想hassou
    an idea, conception, or way of thinking; the act of coming up with ideas (conceptualization)
  660. #660
    発売hatsubai
    the release or start of sale of a product
  661. #661
    早口hayakuchi
    speaking quickly; rapid speech
  662. #662
    バランスbaransu
    a state of equilibrium or correct proportion; stability between parts
  663. #663
    張り切るharikiru
    to be enthusiastic; to be full of vigor
  664. #664
    反省hansei
    self-reflection; thinking about one's actions
  665. #665
    ハンドルhandoru
    the steering wheel or handlebars used to steer a vehicle (car, bike, etc.)
  666. #666
    日当たりhiatari
    the amount of sunlight a place receives; how sunny a spot is
  667. #667
    日帰りhigaeri
    a trip where you return the same day (day trip)
  668. #668
    日陰hikage
    shade; shadow (a cool area sheltered from direct sunlight)
  669. #669
    引き止めるhikitomeru
    to stop or hold someone back (especially from leaving)
  670. #670
    卑怯hikyou
    cowardly; lacking courage
  671. #671
    引き分けhikiwake
    a draw; a tie (in a game or competition)
  672. #672
    人通りhitodoori
    pedestrian traffic; the number of people passing by an area
  673. #673
    一休みhitoyasumi
    a short rest; a break
  674. #674
    ビニールbinīru
    vinyl; a plastic material or plastic sheet
  675. #675
    日の出hinode
    sunrise
  676. #676
    標準hyoujun
    a standard; norm; default setting
  677. #677
    広さhirosa
    size, extent, or area (how large something is)
  678. #678
    広場hiroba
    plaza; public square; open gathering place
  679. #679
    ファスナーfasunā
    zipper (the fastening device)
  680. #680
    不規則fukisoku
    not regular; irregular; inconsistent
  681. #681
    副詞fukushi
    adverb
  682. #682
    膨らむfukuramu
    to expand; to swell; to become inflated
  683. #683
    不潔fuketsu
    physically unclean; dirty; unsanitary
  684. #684
    塞がるfusagaru
    to be blocked or plugged (e.g., nose, pipe, road)
  685. #685
    塞ぐfusagu
    to block or stop up (an opening, hole, passage)
  686. #686
    無沙汰busata
    neglecting to stay in contact; being out of touch
  687. #687
    踏切fumikiri
    railway crossing; level crossing
  688. #688
    フライパンfuraipan
    a frying pan (a shallow pan used for frying or sautéing)
  689. #689
    ブラシburashi
    a brush (tool for cleaning, grooming, painting, etc.)
  690. #690
    プラスチックpurasuchikku
    plastic (the material); something made of plastic
  691. #691
    プリントpurinto
    a printed sheet; a handout or printout
  692. #692
    プログラムpuroguramu
    a program: software, a broadcast show (TV/radio), or a planned schedule of events
  693. #693
    文献bunken
    written works or documents used as references (books, papers, sources)
  694. #694
    文体buntai
    the style or manner of writing used in a text (literary or written style)
  695. #695
    平凡heibon
    ordinary; not special or remarkable
  696. #696
    防止boushi
    prevention; stopping something from happening
  697. #697
    方針houshin
    a policy, plan, or course of action decided by a person or organization
  698. #698
    膨大boudai
    very large in amount, size, or scale; enormous
  699. #699
    方面houmen
    a direction or geographic area
  700. #700
    ボーナスbōnasu
    an extra payment or reward given in addition to regular salary or pay
  701. #701
    保健hoken
    health (maintenance, public health, or hygiene)
  702. #702
    干すhosu
    to dry something by exposing it to air or sun; to air out
  703. #703
    ポスターposutā
    a large printed picture or advertisement put on a wall
  704. #704
    掘るhoru
    to dig (into the ground)
  705. #705
    盆bon
    the Obon festival — a Japanese Buddhist festival to honor ancestors
  706. #706
    マイナスmainasu
    below zero; negative (a number, temperature, or value)
  707. #707
    巻くmaku
    to wind, coil, or wrap something around (e.g., rope, cloth, hair)
  708. #708
    曲げるmageru
    to bend; to make something curve or not straight
  709. #709
    街角machikado
    street corner
  710. #710
    真っ先massaki
    first; before anyone or anything else
  711. #711
    真似るmaneru
    to imitate or mimic (someone or something)
  712. #712
    回り道mawarimichi
    a detour; a longer or indirect route
  713. #713
    見下ろすmiorosu
    to look down at something from above (literal)
  714. #714
    見下すmikudasu
    to look down on someone; regard with contempt
  715. #715
    見出しmidashi
    a heading, headline, or title used to label a section, article, or item
  716. #716
    道順michijun
    directions; the route to get somewhere
  717. #717
    見慣れるminareru
    to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with the sight of
  718. #718
    醜いminikui
    ugly; unpleasant to look at or morally/figuratively unpleasant
  719. #719
    名字myouji
    surname; family name
  720. #720
    民間minkan
    private; non-governmental (e.g., private sector)
  721. #721
    剥くmuku
    to peel or strip off an outer layer (skin, peel, shell, coating)
  722. #722
    矛盾mujun
    a contradiction; an inconsistency
  723. #723
    蒸すmusu
    to steam (cook or heat with steam)
  724. #724
    紫murasaki
    the color purple; violet
  725. #725
    名刺meishi
    business card
  726. #726
    目上meue
    a person of higher status, rank, or age; a superior or elder
  727. #727
    目印mejirushi
    a mark or sign used to identify or recognize something; a landmark or reference point
  728. #728
    めっきりmekkiri
    remarkably; noticeably (used to express a clear change compared with before)
  729. #729
    目次mokuji
    table of contents
  730. #730
    もたれるmotareru
    to lean against; to rest one's weight on something
  731. #731
    餅mochi
    a Japanese rice cake made from pounded glutinous rice
  732. #732
    物語るmonogataru
    to tell; to narrate (a story)
  733. #733
    物差しmonosashi
    a ruler (measuring stick)
  734. #734
    物凄いmonosugoi
    extremely; to a very great degree
  735. #735
    盛るmoru
    to heap up; to serve (food)
  736. #736
    やかましいyakamashii
    noisy
  737. #737
    電報denpou
    a telegram; a message sent by telegraph
  738. #738
    役目yakume
    duty; role; responsibility
  739. #739
    緩いyurui
    not tight; loose (physically)
  740. #740
    幼児youji
    young child; toddler
  741. #741
    幼稚youchi
    childish; immature
  742. #742
    用途youto
    use; purpose; application
  743. #743
    予備yobi
    a spare or backup item kept in case it's needed
  744. #744
    欄ran
    a column, section, or field (on a form, table, newspaper, webpage)
  745. #745
    乱暴ranbou
    violent or physically rough
  746. #746
    リットルrittoru
    a liter (unit of volume)
  747. #747
    寮ryou
    dormitory; student residence
  748. #748
    冷凍reitou
    the act or process of freezing; to freeze (usually expressed with する)
  749. #749
    レンズrenzu
    lens (an optical glass or plastic element)
  750. #750
    和英waei
    Japanese–English (e.g., a Japanese‑to‑English translation or dictionary)
  751. #751
    湧くwaku
    to gush or well up (of water, springs, steam, etc.)},{
  752. #752
    危ういayaui
    dangerous; likely to cause harm
  753. #753
    育児ikuji
    childcare; the raising and care of young children
  754. #754
    一流ichiryuu
    first-rate; top-notch; of the highest quality or rank
  755. #755
    浮かべるukaberu
    to make something float (place on water or let float)
  756. #756
    受取uketori
    the act of receiving or picking up something (e.g., a package)
  757. #757
    延長enchou
    an extension or prolongation of time, a deadline, or a period
  758. #758
    解散kaisan
    dissolution; breakup; dispersal (used as a noun; with する it means “to break up/disperse”)
  759. #759
    傾くkatamuku
    to tilt or lean (physically)
  760. #760
    基準kijun
    a standard or criterion used for judging, measuring, or deciding
  761. #761
    着せるkiseru
    to put clothes on someone; to dress (someone)
  762. #762
    ぎっしりgisshiri
    packed tightly; with little or no space
  763. #763
    屑kuzu
    trash, garbage; scrap or waste material to be thrown away.
  764. #764
    薬指kusuriyubi
    ring finger (the fourth finger)"}],
  765. #765
    くどいkudoi
    wordy, long-winded, or annoyingly persistent
  766. #766
    形式keishiki
    the format, layout, or structure of something (e.g., document or file)
  767. #767
    国立kokuritsu
    national (run or established by the national government)
  768. #768
    ごめんくださいgomen kudasai
    a polite phrase said when entering or calling at someone's home or a shop to ask 'May I come in?' or check if anyone is home
  769. #769
    こらえるkoraeru
    to endure or bear hardship, pain, or discomfort
  770. #770
    催促saisoku
    to urge or press someone to do something; to demand action(with する verb)
  771. #771
    差し支えsashitsukae
    a problem, inconvenience, or objection that would cause difficulty or prevent an action
  772. #772
    洒落share
    a joke, pun, or witty remark
  773. #773
    出勤shukkin
    going to work; the act of arriving at or attending the workplace
  774. #774
    ショップshoppu
    a shop or store (retail place)
  775. #775
    素人shirouto
    a novice or amateur; someone without professional skill or experience
  776. #776
    整備seibi
    maintenance; servicing; upkeep (of equipment, vehicles, etc.)
  777. #777
    成立seiritsu
    conclusion or reaching of an agreement or deal (an agreement being made)
  778. #778
    接するsessuru
    to come into contact with; to border on; to adjoin
  779. #779
    倉庫souko
    warehouse or storehouse; a building for storing goods.
  780. #780
    送料souryou
    shipping fee; postage; delivery charge paid to send goods or packages
  781. #781
    但しtadashi
    but; however; used to add a contrast or a note
  782. #782
    溜めるtameru
    to accumulate or store up (things, money, points, water, etc.)
  783. #783
    溜まるtamaru
    to accumulate; to gather or build up over time (e.g., money, items, fatigue)
  784. #784
    直通chokutsuu
    direct; nonstop (e.g., a service or route without transfers or stops)
  785. #785
    ついでtsuide
    an opportunity or chance to do something while doing something else ("while you're at it")
  786. #786
    手頃tegoro
    suitable or appropriate; often used to mean reasonably priced or convenient
  787. #787
    手前temae
    on this side of; just before (a place)
  788. #788
    溶くtoku
    to dissolve or thin something by mixing with liquid (e.g., paint, ink, eggs)
  789. #789
    退くshirizoku
    to retreat; to withdraw or recede (e.g., army, forces, position)
  790. #790
    溶け込むtokekomu
    to blend in or become part of a group/environment
  791. #791
    留まるtodomaru
    to stay or remain in one place or state
  792. #792
    仲直りnakanaori
    reconciliation; making up after an argument
  793. #793
    仲良しnakayoshi
    a close friend; someone you are on good terms with
  794. #794
    撫でるnaderu
    to stroke or pat; to run one's hand gently over someone or something
  795. #795
    馴れるnareru
    to become accustomed to; to get used to
  796. #796
    なんともnantomo
    not ... at all; nothing (used with a negative verb to emphasize negation)
  797. #797
    初めにhajime ni
    first; at the beginning; to begin with
  798. #798
    バックbakku
    the back or rear side of something
  799. #799
    払い戻すharaimodosu
    to refund; to return money
  800. #800
    パンツpantsu
    underpants; underwear (briefs, panties)
  801. #801
    引き受けるhikiukeru
    to accept or agree to take on a job, task, or responsibility
  802. #802
    ビタミンbitamin
    a vitamin (an essential nutrient needed in small amounts)
  803. #803
    捻るhineru
    to twist or turn something (e.g., a knob, cap)
  804. #804
    フリーfurī
    free (no cost)
  805. #805
    巡るmeguru
    to go around; to travel or move around a place
  806. #806
    めまいmemai
    dizziness; a feeling of spinning or lightheadedness
  807. #807
    やたらyatara
    excessively; extremely; to an extreme degree
  808. #808
    郵送yuusou
    mailing; sending something by postal mail
  809. #809
    用語yougo
    a term or word used in a particular field, especially technical or specialized
  810. #810
    呼び掛けるyobikakeru
    to call out to someone to get their attention
  811. #811
    ランニングranningu
    running (the activity)
  812. #812
    詫びるwabiru
    to apologize
  813. #813
    ワンピースwanpīsu
    one-piece dress (a single-piece women's dress)
  814. #814
    相変わらずaikawarazu
    still; as always; unchanged from before
  815. #815
    回答kaitou
    an answer or reply (a response to a question or inquiry)
  816. #816
    気配kehai
    a sign or indication that something is happening or will happen
  817. #817
    サークルsākuru
    a circle (round shape)
  818. #818
    点くtsuku
    to come on; to light up (a light, electricity, etc.)
  819. #819
    照るteru
    to shine (e.g., the sun or light shining)
  820. #820
    話し合いhanashiai
    a discussion or talk to exchange views or reach an agreement
  821. #821
    味わうajiwau
    to taste; to savor; to enjoy the flavor or an experience
  822. #822
    打ち合わせuchiawase
    a meeting to discuss plans or coordinate details (often for work or events)
  823. #823
    実績jisseki
    actual results or achievements; a proven track record
  824. #824
    知り合いshiriai
    an acquaintance; someone you know but are not close with.
  825. #825
    すれちがうsurechigau
    to pass by one another; to cross paths (physically)
  826. #826
    果たしてhatashite
    indeed / really? (used in questions to express doubt or wonder)
  827. #827
    恵まれるmegumareru
    to be blessed with; to have an abundance of something (skills, resources, environment)
  828. #828
    恵むmegumu
    to give help, charity, or a blessing to someone in need
  829. #829
    飢えるueru
    to starve; to be extremely hungry
  830. #830
    裏口uriguchi
    back entrance; backdoor
  831. #831
    クリーニングkurīningu
    dry cleaning (the process of cleaning clothes without water)
  832. #832
    功績kouseki
    an achievement, accomplishment, or notable contribution
  833. #833
    三角sankaku
    a triangle; something triangle-shaped
  834. #834
    産地sanchi
    a producing area; place where a product is produced (origin of agricultural/fishery/mineral goods)
  835. #835
    実物jitsubutsu
    the actual thing; the real item (as opposed to a photo, model, or description)
  836. #836
    縛るshibaru
    to tie or bind (with rope, string, etc.)
  837. #837
    ジャーナリストjānarisuto
    a person who reports news; a journalist
  838. #838
    しゃっくりshakkuri
    a hiccup
  839. #839
    神話shinwa
    a traditional story about gods, supernatural beings, or the origins of a culture; a myth or legend
  840. #840
    正方形seihoukei
    a square (a four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles)
  841. #841
    電柱denchuu
    utility pole; a pole that holds electrical wires, telephone lines, or streetlights
  842. #842
    長方形chouhoukei
    a rectangle
  843. #843
    虹niji
    rainbow
  844. #844
    破片hahen
    a small broken piece; a fragment
  845. #845
    噴火funka
    volcanic eruption; eruption
  846. #846
    分解bunkai
    disassembly; taking something apart (physically)
  847. #847
    方程式houteishiki
    a mathematical equation
  848. #848
    民謡minyou
    a folk song; traditional local song
  849. #849
    迷信meishin
    superstition
  850. #850
    矢印yajirushi
    a directional arrow symbol (shows direction)
  851. #851
    足跡ashiato
    footprints; tracks left by feet
  852. #852
    暖まるatatamaru
    to become warm; to warm up - used for air, weather, or the environment (making a cold space comfortable
  853. #853
    暖めるatatameru
    to warm; to heat (something) - used for air, weather, or the environment (making a cold space comfortable
  854. #854
    圧縮asshuku
    compression; making something smaller by squeezing or reducing volume
  855. #855
    宛名atena
    the recipient's name and address; the addressee (as written on mail or a package)
  856. #856
    荒いarai
    rough or coarse (in texture or quality)
  857. #857
    慌ただしいawatadashii
    hectic; busy; full of hurried activity
  858. #858
    勇ましいisamashii
    brave; showing courage or spirited boldness
  859. #859
    衣食住ishokujuu
    the basic necessities of life: clothing, food, and shelter
  860. #860
    ウールūru
    wool (the fiber or fabric from sheep or similar animals)
  861. #861
    植木ueki
    a garden shrub or ornamental plant/tree (including potted plants)
  862. #862
    受け持つukemotsu
    to take charge of; to be responsible for (a class, task)
  863. #863
    薄暗いusugurai
    slightly dark; dim; gloomy (describing a place or atmosphere)"}],
  864. #864
    打ち消すuchikesu
    to deny or refute (a statement)
  865. #865
    有無umu
    the presence or absence of something; whether something exists (often used like '〜の有無' = yes/no)
  866. #866
    裏返すuragaesu
    to turn something over or flip it
  867. #867
    恨むuramu
    to resent; to bear a grudge against someone
  868. #868
    うんとunto
    very; a lot; to a great extent
  869. #869
    英和eiwa
    English–Japanese (as in dictionaries, translations, or things relating to English→Japanese)
  870. #870
    液体ekitai
    a liquid; a substance in a liquid state
  871. #871
    エチケットechiketto
    rules of polite behavior; manners
  872. #872
    エプロンepuron
    a protective garment worn over clothes (apron)
  873. #873
    欧米oubei
    Europe and America; Western countries
  874. #874
    応用ouyou
    application; putting knowledge or methods to practical use
  875. #875
    怠るokotaru
    to neglect; to be negligent in doing something
  876. #876
    納めるosameru
    to pay, submit, or deliver (money, taxes, fees, goods, or documents)
  877. #877
    教わるosowaru
    to be taught; to learn from someone
  878. #878
    脅かすodokasu
    to threaten (to harm or coerce someone)
  879. #879
    解答kaitou
    an answer; a solution (to a question, problem, or exam)
  880. #880
    外部gaibu
    the outside; the external side; external parties or organizations
  881. #881
    解放kaihou
    release; liberation; freeing someone or something from confinement, control, or restrictions.
  882. #882
    家屋kaoku
    house; building; dwelling
  883. #883
    垣根kakine
    a hedge or fence marking a boundary
  884. #884
    拡張kakuchou
    expansion; extension; enlargement
  885. #885
    学部gakubu
    a department or faculty within a university (usually the undergraduate division)
  886. #886
    格別kakubetsu
    exceptional; special; notably different or better than usual
  887. #887
    確率kakuritsu
    probability; likelihood; chance
  888. #888
    学力gakuryoku
    academic ability; scholastic knowledge and skills
  889. #889
    飾りkazari
    a decoration or ornament used to make something look nicer
  890. #890
    過失kashitsu
    negligence; a fault or mistake that causes harm or an accident
  891. #891
    かじるkajiru
    to bite; to nibble or gnaw (light, repeated bites)
  892. #892
    塊katamari
    a lump or mass; a compact clump or chunk of something
  893. #893
    楽器gakki
    musical instrument
  894. #894
    括弧kakko
    parentheses or brackets (punctuation marks used to enclose text)
  895. #895
    活力katsuryoku
    vitality; energy; vigor
  896. #896
    課程katei
    a curriculum or program of study
  897. #897
    鐘kane
    a bell; a chime (a metal instrument that makes a ringing sound)
  898. #898
    過半数kahansuu
    majority; more than half of a group or votes
  899. #899
    釜kama
    a cooking pot or kettle (often an iron cauldron or rice pot)
  900. #900
    殻kara
    a hard outer covering or shell (of an egg, nut, seed, shellfish, etc.)
  901. #901
    間隔kankaku
    the space or gap between things; an interval (including time intervals)
  902. #902
    観測kansoku
    the act of observing or measuring (especially in science, meteorology, astronomy)
  903. #903
    官庁kanchou
    a government office or agency; public authority
  904. #904
    関東kantou
    the Kanto region — the eastern part of Honshu that includes Tokyo and nearby prefectures
  905. #905
    器具kigu
    a tool, instrument, or utensil used for a particular purpose
  906. #906
    刻むkizamu
    to cut or chop into small pieces (e.g., mince, dice)
  907. #907
    儀式gishiki
    a formal ceremony or ritual
  908. #908
    起床kishou
    getting up; getting out of bed
  909. #909
    基地kichi
    a base or installation (especially a military base)
  910. #910
    客席kyakuseki
    seats for guests or the audience
  911. #911
    ギャングgyangu
    a gang; a group of criminals
  912. #912
    キャンパスkyanpasu
    campus (grounds of a university, college, or school)
  913. #913
    休養kyuuyou
    rest or recuperation (time taken to recover strength or health)
  914. #914
    境界kyoukai
    boundary; border; dividing line
  915. #915
    金魚kingyo
    goldfish (a small ornamental freshwater fish kept as a pet)
  916. #916
    区域kuiki
    an area or zone with defined boundaries
  917. #917
    空想kuusou
    fantasy; daydream; imaginative thought
  918. #918
    空中kuuchuu
    midair; in the air; the airspace
  919. #919
    釘kugi
    a small metal spike used to fasten things (a nail)
  920. #920
    くしゃみkushami
    a sneeze
  921. #921
    苦情kujou
    a complaint or grievance
  922. #922
    苦心kushin
    careful effort; pains taken to solve a problem or make something work
  923. #923
    砕くkudaku
    to break or smash something into pieces by force
  924. #924
    砕けるkudakeru
    to break; to be broken into pieces (intransitive, physical)
  925. #925
    唇kuchibiru
    lips
  926. #926
    悔やむkuyamu
    to regret; to mourn (feel sorrow or regret about something or a loss)
  927. #927
    咥えるkuwaeru
    to hold or carry something in the mouth; to clamp between the teeth
  928. #928
    稽古keiko
    practice; training (repeated practice to improve a skill, often in martial arts, music, or traditional arts)
  929. #929
    継続keizoku
    continuation; the act or state of continuing
  930. #930
    外科geka
    surgery; the surgical department or surgical specialty
  931. #931
    桁keta
    a digit; the place value of a number (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.)
  932. #932
    血液ketsueki
    blood
  933. #933
    傑作kessaku
    a masterpiece; an outstanding work
  934. #934
    原稿genkou
    a written draft or manuscript (e.g., for an article, book, or script)
  935. #935
    県庁kenchou
    prefectural office
  936. #936
    原理genri
    principle; a basic underlying law or mechanism
  937. #937
    原料genryou
    raw material; ingredient
  938. #938
    強引gouin
    forceful, pushy, or coercive (used to describe people or actions)
  939. #939
    公害kougai
    pollution; environmental harm that affects public health or quality of life
  940. #940
    交差kousa
    a crossing or intersection where roads, paths, lines, etc. meet or cross
  941. #941
    講師koushi
    a lecturer; an instructor
  942. #942
    校舎kousha
    school building
  943. #943
    香水kousui
    perfume
  944. #944
    校庭koutei
    schoolyard; open grounds of a school (playground or sports area)
  945. #945
    公表kouhyou
    an official or public announcement; the act of making information public
  946. #946
    合流gouryuu
    the act or point of joining/merging; where two or more groups, roads, or streams come together
  947. #947
    凍えるkogoeru
    to be freezing; to become numb from cold
  948. #948
    腰掛けるkoshikakeru
    to sit (down)
  949. #949
    胡椒koshou
    pepper (the spice; ground or whole peppercorns used as seasoning)
  950. #950
    御馳走gochisou
    a delicious meal, feast, or special/treating food
  951. #951
    娯楽goraku
    entertainment; amusements; recreational activities
  952. #952
    紺kon
    a dark navy-blue color
  953. #953
    採点saiten
    grading or marking (tests, assignments)
  954. #954
    逆さまsakasama
    upside down; inverted
  955. #955
    酒場sakaba
    a bar; a drinking place
  956. #956
    裂くsaku
    to tear; to split or rip (something) open
  957. #957
    索引sakuin
    an index (a list directing readers to where topics, names, or keywords appear, e.g., at the end of a book or in a database)
  958. #958
    雑音zatsuon
    unwanted or unpleasant sounds; background noise or static
  959. #959
    シーズンshīzun
    season (a period when something regularly happens, e.g., sports season, TV season, time of year)
  960. #960
    シーツshītsu
    bed sheet; bedsheets
  961. #961
    四季shiki
    the four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter)
  962. #962
    敷地shikichi
    site; a plot of land or premises for a building or specific use
  963. #963
    自習jishuu
    self-study; studying by oneself (without a teacher)
  964. #964
    静まるshizumaru
    to become quiet, calm down, or subside
  965. #965
    自然科学shizen kagaku
    natural science; the study of the natural world (biology, physics, chemistry, etc.)
  966. #966
    子孫shison
    descendants; posterity; offspring
  967. #967
    実感jikkan
    a real/true feeling; the sense that something is actually so or has really happened
  968. #968
    実習jisshuu
    practical training or hands-on practicum (as part of study or job training)
  969. #969
    湿度shitsudo
    humidity; the amount or level of moisture in the air.
  970. #970
    失恋shitsuren
    heartbreak; romantic disappointment when love fails or is unrequited
  971. #971
    萎むshibomu
    to wilt, shrivel, or shrink (e.g., flowers, fruit, balloons)
  972. #972
    縞shima
    a stripe; striped pattern
  973. #973
    しみじみshimizimi
    deeply; in a moving or heartfelt way
  974. #974
    シャッターshattā
    shutter (e.g., camera shutter or a rolling/metal shutter on a shop)
  975. #975
    しゃぶるshaburu
    to suck on something with the mouth; to lick or suckle
  976. #976
    車輪sharin
    wheel (such as a vehicle wheel)
  977. #977
    集会shuukai
    a meeting or assembly; a gathering of people for a purpose
  978. #978
    重量juuryou
    weight; mass (how heavy something is)
  979. #979
    熟語jukugo
    a compound word made of two or more kanji
  980. #980
    縮小shukushou
    a reduction; making something smaller or less
  981. #981
    述語jutsugo
    predicate (the part of a sentence that states something about the subject)
  982. #982
    寿命jumyou
    the length of life or functioning; lifespan or life expectancy (for people, animals, or things)
  983. #983
    巡査junsa
    police officer; police constable
  984. #984
    純情junjou
    pure-hearted; innocent
  985. #985
    消化shouka
    digestion (the biological process of breaking down food)
  986. #986
    定規jougi
    a ruler (measuring tool for drawing straight lines and measuring length)
  987. #987
    消極的shoukyokuteki
    passive; unassertive; reluctant to take action
  988. #988
    障子shouji
    a paper-covered sliding door or screen used in traditional Japanese rooms
  989. #989
    商社shousha
    a trading company; a firm that imports, exports, or trades goods (often internationally)
  990. #990
    焦点shouten
    the focus or focal point; the main point of attention
  991. #991
    賞品shouhin
    a prize or award given for winning or as a reward
  992. #992
    消防署shoubousho
    fire station
  993. #993
    食塩shokuen
    table salt (edible salt used for cooking and seasoning)
  994. #994
    書籍shoseki
    book; publication (printed work)
  995. #995
    食器shokki
    tableware; dishes; eating utensils
  996. #996
    シリーズshirīzu
    a set of related works or installments presented in sequence (e.g., TV series, book series, product line)
  997. #997
    真空shinkuu
    a space with no air or very low pressure; a vacuum
  998. #998
    侵入shinnyuu
    unauthorized entry or intrusion (into a place, system, or territory)
  999. #999
    人命jinmei
    human life
  1000. #1000
    酢su
    vinegar
  1001. #1001
    炊事suiji
    cooking; meal preparation (household kitchen work)
  1002. #1002
    水滴suiteki
    a drop (or droplet) of water
  1003. #1003
    水筒suitou
    a water bottle or canteen used to carry drinks
  1004. #1004
    水平suihei
    horizontal; level; even (parallel to the horizon)
  1005. #1005
    水平線suiheisen
    the horizon; the line where the sky meets the sea or land
  1006. #1006
    スカーフsukāfu
    a scarf (a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head)
  1007. #1007
    頭脳zunou
    intellect; mental ability
  1008. #1008
    澄むsumu
    to clear up; to become clear (sky, weather, air)
  1009. #1009
    相撲sumou
    sumo wrestling (the Japanese sport)
  1010. #1010
    スライドsuraido
    a presentation slide (e.g., PowerPoint)
  1011. #1011
    税関zeikan
    customs; the government office that inspects goods and people at borders
  1012. #1012
    清掃seisou
    cleaning; cleanup (the act of cleaning)
  1013. #1013
    せっせとsesseto
    diligently; industriously
  1014. #1014
    ゼミzemi
    a seminar; a small discussion-based academic class or research meeting
  1015. #1015
    攻めるsemeru
    to attack; to assault
  1016. #1016
    栓sen
    a stopper or plug used to close a bottle or container
  1017. #1017
    全集zenshuu
    a complete collection of works by an author or on a subject
  1018. #1018
    先端sentan
    the tip or pointed end of something
  1019. #1019
    全般zenpan
    the whole; overall; general
  1020. #1020
    雑巾zoukin
    a cleaning cloth or rag used for wiping (floors, dust, etc.)
  1021. #1021
    相互sougo
    mutual; shared between two or more parties
  1022. #1022
    剃るsoru
    to shave (remove hair)
  1023. #1023
    大学院daigakuin
    graduate school; a school or program for master's and doctoral studies
  1024. #1024
    大工daiku
    carpenter
  1025. #1025
    体系taikei
    a system or organized framework
  1026. #1026
    代名詞daimeishi
    a pronoun (a word that replaces a noun)
  1027. #1027
    ダイヤモンドdaiyamondo
    a precious gemstone (diamond)
  1028. #1028
    ダイヤルdaiyaru
    a dial (on a phone, device, or control)
  1029. #1029
    竹take
    bamboo
  1030. #1030
    断水dansui
    a water outage; suspension of the water supply
  1031. #1031
    団地danchi
    a housing complex; an apartment complex (often multi-unit, public or planned housing)
  1032. #1032
    短編tanpen
    a short literary or film work (e.g. short story, short film)
  1033. #1033
    力強いchikaradzuyoi
    strong, powerful; forceful (physically or in expression)
  1034. #1034
    地帯chitai
    a zone or area characterized by something (a region or belt)
  1035. #1035
    地点chiten
    a specific point or location (often on a map)
  1036. #1036
    地名chimei
    place name
  1037. #1037
    中間chuukan
    the middle; an intermediate point or period between two things
  1038. #1038
    中世chuusei
    the Middle Ages; the medieval period
  1039. #1039
    頂点chouten
    the highest point; summit; apex
  1040. #1040
    貯蔵chozou
    storage; preserving stored goods
  1041. #1041
    通帳tsuuchou
    bank passbook
  1042. #1042
    通路tsuuro
    a passage, corridor, or aisle used for moving through
  1043. #1043
    月日tsukihi
    the passage of time; days, months, or years (time that has passed)
  1044. #1044
    浸けるtsukeru
    to dip or soak something in a liquid; to immerse
  1045. #1045
    粒tsubu
    a small piece or particle (e.g., a grain, bead, drop)
  1046. #1046
    定価teika
    the list price or regular/established price
  1047. #1047
    出入りdeiri
    coming and going; entering and leaving a place
  1048. #1048
    手入れteire
    care or maintenance to keep something in good condition
  1049. #1049
    手帳techou
    a small notebook or planner for notes and schedules
  1050. #1050
    テニスコートtenisukōto
    tennis court
  1051. #1051
    出迎えるdemukaeru
    to go out to meet or welcome someone (e.g., at a station)
  1052. #1052
    点々tenten
    scattered here and there; appearing in small separate spots
  1053. #1053
    転々tenten
    moving or changing from place to place repeatedly
  1054. #1054
    テンポtenpo
    tempo; pace; speed (in music or general)
  1055. #1055
    当番touban
    being on duty; the person whose turn it is to do a rotating task
  1056. #1056
    特売tokubai
    a special sale; items sold at a discount
  1057. #1057
    所々tokorodokoro
    here and there; in some places
  1058. #1058
    都心toshin
    the central part of a city; city center
  1059. #1059
    戸棚todana
    cupboard; cabinet (a storage cabinet in a home for dishes, clothes, or household items)
  1060. #1060
    どっとdotto
    suddenly or all at once (with a sudden mass action or strong reaction)
  1061. #1061
    泊めるtomeru
    to let someone stay overnight; to give someone lodging
  1062. #1062
    捕るtoru
    to catch or capture (animals, fish, criminals, ball etc)
  1063. #1063
    トレーニングtorēningu
    training; practice; workout
  1064. #1064
    内科naika
    internal medicine; the medical department or clinic that treats diseases of internal organs
  1065. #1065
    ナイロンnairon
    nylon (a synthetic fabric or material)
  1066. #1066
    中指nakayubi
    middle finger
  1067. #1067
    慰めるnagusameru
    to comfort; to console
  1068. #1068
    殴るnaguru
    to hit; to strike (physically, e.g., with hand or fist)
  1069. #1069
    倣うnarau
    to imitate or follow a model or example
  1070. #1070
    南北nanboku
    north and south; north–south
  1071. #1071
    匂うniou
    to smell; to give off a scent (can be pleasant or unpleasant)
  1072. #1072
    憎らしいnikurashii
    hateful; deserving strong dislike
  1073. #1073
    鈍いnibui
    not sharp; dull (blade, sound, color, etc.)
  1074. #1074
    ネックレスnekkuresu
    a necklace (a piece of jewelry worn around the neck)
  1075. #1075
    農産物nousanbutsu
    agricultural produce; farm products
  1076. #1076
    濃度noudo
    concentration (amount of a substance in a solution or mixture)
  1077. #1077
    農薬nouyaku
    agricultural chemicals (pesticides)
  1078. #1078
    能率nouritsu
    efficiency; productivity
  1079. #1079
    残らずnokorazu
    entirely; completely; without exception
  1080. #1080
    のろのろnoro noro
    slowly; sluggishly (moving or acting at a slow pace)
  1081. #1081
    バケツbaketsu
    a bucket; a pail
  1082. #1082
    肌着hadagi
    underwear; an undergarment worn next to the skin (e.g., undershirt or underwear)
  1083. #1083
    鉢hachi
    a pot (a container for plants; flowerpot)
  1084. #1084
    発電hatsuden
    the generation of electric power (power generation)
  1085. #1085
    話し中hanashichuu
    busy/engaged; currently in use (e.g., phone line, room)
  1086. #1086
    花嫁hanayome
    bride
  1087. #1087
    羽根hane
    a feather (from a bird)
  1088. #1088
    判子hanko
    a personal seal or stamp used as a signature
  1089. #1089
    万歳banzai
    hurrah; hooray (shouted to celebrate)
  1090. #1090
    番地banchi
    house number; lot number used in a Japanese address
  1091. #1091
    バンドbando
    a musical group (plays instruments, sings)
  1092. #1092
    ぴたりpitari
    exactly; perfectly (no gap or mismatch)
  1093. #1093
    筆記hikki
    the act of writing down information; taking notes
  1094. #1094
    瞳hitomi
    the pupil or eye (often used poetically or to refer to someone's eyes)
  1095. #1095
    独り言hitorigoto
    talking to oneself; a soliloquy or muttered remark to oneself
  1096. #1096
    日の入りhi no iri
    sunset
  1097. #1097
    響きhibiki
    a sound, tone, or reverberation (physical/acoustic)
  1098. #1098
    美容biyou
    beauty care; cosmetology; treatments or practices to improve appearance
  1099. #1099
    表紙hyoushi
    front cover (of a book, magazine, etc.)
  1100. #1100
    標識hyoushiki
    a sign or marker (e.g., traffic sign or informational sign)
  1101. #1101
    ピンクpinku
    pink (the color)
  1102. #1102
    風船fuusen
    balloon (inflatable toy or decoration)
  1103. #1103
    不運fuun
    bad luck; misfortune; unlucky
  1104. #1104
    普及fukyuu
    the spread, diffusion, or popularization of something
  1105. #1105
    夫妻fusai
    married couple; husband and wife
  1106. #1106
    物騒bussou
    dangerous; unsafe (likely to cause physical harm)
  1107. #1107
    吹雪fubuki
    a snowstorm; blizzard
  1108. #1108
    ブラウスburausu
    a blouse (a woman's lightweight shirt or top)
  1109. #1109
    ぶらさげるburasageru
    to hang; to suspend something so it dangles
  1110. #1110
    プラットホームpurattohōmu
    platform (the area at a train station where passengers board and get off)
  1111. #1111
    振舞うfurumau
    to behave; to act in a certain way
  1112. #1112
    分数bunsuu
    a fraction (a number representing part of a whole, used in mathematics)
  1113. #1113
    ベテランbeteran
    an experienced person; a veteran or expert
  1114. #1114
    編集henshuu
    the act of editing or compiling material (text, video, etc.)
  1115. #1115
    方言hougen
    a regional variety of a language; dialect
  1116. #1116
    法則housoku
    a rule, law, or regular principle governing phenomena or behavior
  1117. #1117
    防犯bouhan
    prevention of crime; crime prevention
  1118. #1118
    牧場bokujou
    a farm or ranch where livestock are raised
  1119. #1119
    ほどくhodoku
    to untie; to unfasten; to undo (a knot, binding, button, etc.) (sometimes used 解く）
  1120. #1120
    彫るhoru
    to carve or engrave (cut into wood, stone, metal, etc.)
  1121. #1121
    枚数maisuu
    the number/count of flat, thin objects (sheets, pages, photos, tickets, etc.)
  1122. #1122
    撒くmaku
    to scatter or sow (seeds, grains, small objects)
  1123. #1123
    枕makura
    pillow (a cushion to rest your head when sleeping)
  1124. #1124
    摩擦masatsu
    friction; rubbing (physical resistance between surfaces)
  1125. #1125
    混ざるmazaru
    to be mixed or combined (physically or in composition)
  1126. #1126
    又はmatawa
    or; alternatively
  1127. #1127
    マフラーmafurā
    a scarf (worn around the neck for warmth or fashion)
  1128. #1128
    マラソンmarason
    a long-distance running race (marathon)
  1129. #1129
    稀mare
    rare; uncommon
  1130. #1130
    満点manten
    perfect score; full marks
  1131. #1131
    見掛けmikake
    outward appearance; looks; impression
  1132. #1132
    惨めmijime
    miserable; wretched; pathetic
  1133. #1133
    みっともないmittomonai
    shameful, embarrassing, or unbecoming
  1134. #1134
    身分mibun
    one's social status, rank, or position
  1135. #1135
    見舞うmimau
    to visit someone who is sick or injured and ask after their health
  1136. #1136
    無地muji
    plain; without a pattern (solid-colored)
  1137. #1137
    無数musuu
    countless; innumerable
  1138. #1138
    姪mei
    niece
  1139. #1139
    名作meisaku
    a masterpiece
  1140. #1140
    メーターmētā
    a measuring device or gauge (e.g., speedometer, taxi meter, utility meter)
  1141. #1141
    めでたいmedetai
    auspicious; joyous; worth celebrating
  1142. #1142
    目安meyasu
    a rough guide or standard used for estimation or judgment
  1143. #1143
    面積menseki
    area (the size of a surface)
  1144. #1144
    儲かるmoukaru
    to be profitable; to make a profit
  1145. #1145
    儲けるmoukeru
    to earn money; to make a profit
  1146. #1146
    モデルmoderu
    a person who models (e.g., fashion or photo model)
  1147. #1147
    燃やすmoyasu
    to burn (something); set fire to
  1148. #1148
    夜間yakan
    nighttime; the period during the night
  1149. #1149
    役人yakunin
    government official
  1150. #1150
    友好yuukou
    friendly relations; friendship
  1151. #1151
    油断yudan
    carelessness; negligence; letting one's guard down
  1152. #1152
    湯呑みyunomi
    a Japanese teacup (without a handle) used for drinking tea
  1153. #1153
    容器youki
    a container or vessel used to hold something
  1154. #1154
    よこすyokosu
    to send or forward something to someone
  1155. #1155
    酔っ払いyopparai
    a person who is drunk; a drunkard
  1156. #1156
    リズムrizumu
    a regular pattern of sound or movement; beat or tempo
  1157. #1157
    略すryakusu
    to abbreviate; to shorten or omit parts (of words, phrases, or text)
  1158. #1158
    零点reiten
    a score of zero; zero points
  1159. #1159
    列島rettou
    an archipelago; a chain of islands
  1160. #1160
    録音rokuon
    an audio recording; the act or process of recording sound
  1161. #1161
    ロッカーrokkā
    a small storage compartment for personal belongings (locker)
  1162. #1162
    ロビーrobī
    lobby; entrance hall of a hotel, building, theater, etc.
  1163. #1163
    分かれるwakareru
    to split; to be divided into parts
  1164. #1164
    遭うau
    to encounter or experience something (usually something bad or undesirable)
  1165. #1165
    当てはめるatehameru
    to apply or fit a rule, pattern, or standard to something (to adapt something to a situation)
  1166. #1166
    言い付けるiitsukeru
    to tell or inform someone (about something)
  1167. #1167
    幾分ikubun
    somewhat; to some extent; a little
  1168. #1168
    一段ichidan
    much more; even more; still more
  1169. #1169
    埋めるumeru
    to bury
  1170. #1170
    売行きureyuki
    sales; how well something is selling
  1171. #1171
    開放kaihou
    to open something or make it accessible
  1172. #1172
    係わるkakawaru
    to be related to; to have to do with; to affect or concern
  1173. #1173
    係るkakawaru
    to be related to; to have to do with; to affect
  1174. #1174
    架空kakuu
    fictional; imaginary; not real
  1175. #1175
    学術gakujutsu
    academic scholarship; scholarly or scientific study
  1176. #1176
    箇所kasho
    a specific place, spot, or part; a point or section (in something or in a text)
  1177. #1177
    代わるkawaru
    to take the place of or substitute for (someone); to relieve someone
  1178. #1178
    感激kangeki
    a strong feeling of being deeply moved or touched
  1179. #1179
    休業kyuugyou
    temporary closure of a business; a store/company being closed
  1180. #1180
    恐縮kyoushuku
    a feeling of being humbled or obliged; used to express humility or gratitude
  1181. #1181
    教養kyouyou
    general education; broad knowledge or learning
  1182. #1182
    組合せkumiawase
    a combination or arrangement of things
  1183. #1183
    系統keitou
    a system, network, or series of connected parts
  1184. #1184
    下品gehin
    vulgar; coarse; tasteless
  1185. #1185
    高層kousou
    an upper layer or something high; used for tall buildings or upper parts (e.g., high-rise building, upper atmosphere)
  1186. #1186
    交替koutai
    alternation; taking turns
  1187. #1187
    高等koutou
    high-level; advanced
  1188. #1188
    コックkokku
    a cook; someone who prepares and cooks food
  1189. #1189
    古典koten
    the classics; classical literature
  1190. #1190
    匙saji
    spoon
  1191. #1191
    四角shikaku
    a square; a four-sided shape with equal sides
  1192. #1192
    持参jisan
    to bring something (to a place); to carry/take an item with you (formal)
  1193. #1193
    始終shijuu
    continuously; all the time
  1194. #1194
    終始shuushi
    throughout; the whole time
  1195. #1195
    下町shitamachi
    an older, traditional downtown or working-class neighborhood in a city
  1196. #1196
    蒸発jouhatsu
    evaporation (the physical process of turning from liquid into vapor)
  1197. #1197
    汁shiru
    the liquid part of a dish (soup or broth)
  1198. #1198
    図鑑zukan
    an illustrated reference book or picture encyclopedia (e.g., a field guide)
  1199. #1199
    刷るsuru
    to print
  1200. #1200
    接近sekkin
    approach; getting closer
  1201. #1201
    相違soui
    difference; discrepancy
  1202. #1202
    存じるzonjiru
    humble (keigo) verb meaning "to know"
  1203. #1203
    対照taishou
    contrast; the act of comparing two or more things to show differences
  1204. #1204
    体操taisou
    light physical exercises; calisthenics
  1205. #1205
    たちまちtachimachi
    immediately; instantly; very quickly (suddenly)
  1206. #1206
    発つtatsu
    to depart; to leave (for a trip, by ship/plane/train)
  1207. #1207
    ダブルdaburu
    double; two of something or twice as much
  1208. #1208
    騙すdamasu
    to trick or deceive someone
  1209. #1209
    ためらうtamerau
    to hesitate
  1210. #1210
    近付けるchikadzukeru
    to bring or put something/someone close; to allow someone/something to come near
  1211. #1211
    中性chuusei
    neutral (chemistry; neither acidic nor alkaline)
  1212. #1212
    吊るtsuru
    to hang; to suspend something from above
  1213. #1213
    吊るすtsurusu
    to hang (something) up; to suspend
  1214. #1214
    凸凹dekoboko
    uneven; bumpy (having bumps and hollows)
  1215. #1215
    峠touge
    a mountain pass or ridge (a gap/road through mountains)
  1216. #1216
    通り掛かるtoorikakaru
    to happen to pass by
  1217. #1217
    怒鳴るdonaru
    to shout; to yell
  1218. #1218
    ナンバーnanbā
    number (a numeral or identifying number such as a track, ticket, or license plate)
  1219. #1219
    呑気nonki
    carefree; not easily worried
  1220. #1220
    発射hassha
    the act of firing or launching a projectile, missile, rocket, etc.; a launch/firing
  1221. #1221
    引き返すhikikaesu
    to turn back; to return the way one came
  1222. #1222
    筆者hissha
    writer; author
  1223. #1223
    ぶつぶつbutsubutsu
    mutter or grumble quietly (speak in a low, complaining voice)
  1224. #1224
    分類bunrui
    classification; sorting; category
  1225. #1225
    並行heikou
    parallel; side by side (physical alignment)
  1226. #1226
    兵隊heitai
    a soldier; a member of the military
  1227. #1227
    方角hougaku
    direction; compass point
  1228. #1228
    ぼろboro
    a rag; tattered or worn-out cloth or clothing
  1229. #1229
    混じるmajiru
    to be mixed; to mingle with (different elements exist together but remain distinct and identifiable)
  1230. #1230
    またぐmatagu
    to step over (put your foot over something and pass)
  1231. #1231
    またがるmatagaru
    to straddle; sit or stand with legs on both sides of something
  1232. #1232
    実るminoru
    to bear fruit; to ripen; to come to fruition (literal and figurative)
  1233. #1233
    診るmiru
    to examine (typically a doctor examines a patient)
  1234. #1234
    免税menzei
    tax-free; exemption from tax or duty
  1235. #1235
    モダンmodan
    modern (contemporary in style or design)
  1236. #1236
    元々motomoto
    originally; from the start
  1237. #1237
    夜行yakou
    overnight travel or an overnight service (e.g., night train, overnight bus)
  1238. #1238
    やっつけるyattsukeru
    to defeat, beat, or finish off someone or something (often violent or forceful)
  1239. #1239
    破くyabuku
    to tear or rip (something physical)
  1240. #1240
    欲張りyokubari
    greedy; wanting more than necessary
  1241. #1241
    蘇るyomigaeru
    to be revived or resurrected (brought back to life or consciousness)
  1242. #1242
    連合rengou
    a union, alliance, or coalition (a group formed by joining together)
  1243. #1243
    意義igi
    meaning or significance; importance
  1244. #1244
    承るuketamawaru
    (humble) to receive or accept (requests, orders, messages)
  1245. #1245
    乗車josha
    boarding or getting on a vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
  1246. #1246
    私立shiritsu
    private (an institution not run by the government)
  1247. #1247
    透き通るsukitooru
    to be (or become) transparent, clear, or limpid
  1248. #1248
    着々chakuchaku
    steadily; progressing reliably
  1249. #1249
    造るtsukuru
    to make; to create (build or manufacture)
  1250. #1250
    特色tokushoku
    a distinctive feature or characteristic (what makes something special)
  1251. #1251
    煮えるnieru
    to be cooked/boiled; to become soft or done by simmering
  1252. #1252
    払い込むharaikomu
    to pay (money) into an account; to deposit or remit payment
  1253. #1253
    放るhouru
    to throw (toss something)
  1254. #1254
    交じるmajiru
    to be mixed together; to mingle or be blended with
  1255. #1255
    お辞儀ojigi
    a bow; the act of bowing to greet, thank, or show respect
  1256. #1256
    思いがけないomoigakenai
    unexpected
  1257. #1257
    くたびれるkutabireru
    to get tired (become physically or mentally exhausted)
  1258. #1258
    嵌めるhameru
    to put on (wear) something that fits, like a ring or glove
  1259. #1259
    広々hirobiro
    spacious; wide; having a lot of space
  1260. #1260
    隔てるhedateru
    to separate; to put a space or barrier between
  1261. #1261
    目下mokka
    currently; at present
  1262. #1262
    揉むmomu
    to rub or massage
  1263. #1263
    割合にwariai ni
    comparatively; relatively; fairly
  1264. #1264
    刺さるsasaru
    to stick into; to be stuck or lodged (in)
  1265. #1265
    足るtaru
    to be enough; to suffice
  1266. #1266
    破れるyabureru
    to be torn; to get ripped
  1267. #1267
    煙突entotsu
    a chimney (the pipe or structure that lets smoke out from a fireplace, furnace, etc.)
  1268. #1268
    座布団zabuton
    a flat Japanese cushion used for sitting on the floor
  1269. #1269
    実用jitsuyou
    practical use; practical application; usefulness
  1270. #1270
    車庫shako
    garage (a place to park or store vehicles)
  1271. #1271
    親類shinrui
    relatives; one's kin
  1272. #1272
    並木namiki
    a row of trees along a road or path, a tree-lined street
  1273. #1273
    南極nankyoku
    the South Pole; Antarctica
  1274. #1274
    襖fusuma
    a sliding interior door or screen (fusuma) used in traditional Japanese rooms
  1275. #1275
    風呂敷furoshiki
    a square cloth used to wrap, carry, or present items
  1276. #1276
    包帯houtai
    bandage; medical dressing
  1277. #1277
    青白いaojiroi
    pale; having a washed-out or ashen color or complexion
  1278. #1278
    欠伸akubi
    a yawn
  1279. #1279
    雨戸amado
    a sliding storm shutter/door used to protect windows from wind or rain
  1280. #1280
    生け花ikebana
    Japanese art of arranging flowers; a flower arrangement
  1281. #1281
    イコールikōru
    equal; the same in value or meaning
  1282. #1282
    煎るiru
    to roast or parch (e.g., beans, seeds); to dry-cook with direct heat
  1283. #1283
    引力inryoku
    gravity; an attractive force between masses or objects
  1284. #1284
    薄めるusumeru
    to dilute; to make weaker or less concentrated (liquid, flavor, color, etc.)
  1285. #1285
    占うuranau
    to predict or tell someone's fortune (often by divination)
  1286. #1286
    運河unga
    canal; a man-made waterway used for transport or irrigation
  1287. #1287
    絵の具enogu
    paint(s) used for drawing or painting (e.g., watercolor, acrylic)
  1288. #1288
    園芸engei
    horticulture; gardening
  1289. #1289
    王女oujo
    princess
  1290. #1290
    オーケストラōkesutora
    orchestra (a group of musicians who play instruments together)
  1291. #1291
    送り仮名okurigana
    kana written after a kanji to show its reading or inflection
  1292. #1292
    治めるosameru
    to govern; to rule; to manage (a country, organization)
  1293. #1293
    お手伝いさんotetsudai-san
    a housemaid; a domestic helper
  1294. #1294
    オルガンorugan
    a musical organ (keyboard instrument)
  1295. #1295
    恩恵onkei
    a benefit or blessing received from someone or something
  1296. #1296
    温室onshitsu
    greenhouse
  1297. #1297
    カーブkābu
    a curve or bend (road, graph, shape)
  1298. #1298
    貝kai
    a shell; shellfish (a mollusk)
  1299. #1299
    開会kaikai
    the opening (of a meeting or event)
  1300. #1300
    会館kaikan
    a building or hall used for meetings, events, or assemblies
  1301. #1301
    海水浴kaisuiyoku
    bathing or swimming in the sea; going to the beach to bathe
  1302. #1302
    回数券kaisuuken
    a booklet or set of pre-paid tickets for multiple rides or entries, usually sold together at a discount
  1303. #1303
    開通kaitsuu
    the opening or start of service (e.g., a road, railway line, or communication line)
  1304. #1304
    概論gairon
    an introduction or general overview of a subject
  1305. #1305
    反るsoru
    to bend or curve (often backward); to warp
  1306. #1306
    書留kakitome
    registered mail (mail sent with proof of delivery)
  1307. #1307
    可決kaketsu
    approval; passage (of a motion, bill, or proposal)
  1308. #1308
    下降kakou
    a downward movement; descent
  1309. #1309
    火山kazan
    volcano
  1310. #1310
    果実kajitsu
    fruit (the edible reproductive part of a plant)
  1311. #1311
    貸家kashiya
    a house available for rent
  1312. #1312
    下線kasen
    a line drawn under text; an underline
  1313. #1313
    加速kasoku
    acceleration; speeding up (of speed, a process, or a rate)
  1314. #1314
    学会gakkai
    an academic or professional society/association
  1315. #1315
    学級gakkyuu
    a class or homeroom (a group of students in the same class)
  1316. #1316
    活字katsuji
    printed type; printed characters (as opposed to handwriting)
  1317. #1317
    加熱kanetsu
    heating; applying heat
  1318. #1318
    紙屑kamikuzu
    wastepaper; scrap paper
  1319. #1319
    貨物kamotsu
    cargo; freight; goods transported by ship, truck, train, etc.
  1320. #1320
    枯れるkareru
    to wither; to die or dry up (of plants)
  1321. #1321
    冠kanmuri
    a crown or coronet; a head ornament showing rank
  1322. #1322
    気圧kiatsu
    atmospheric pressure
  1323. #1323
    客間kyakuma
    a room for receiving or housing guests (guest room, parlor)
  1324. #1324
    清いkiyoi
    clear or clean in appearance; free from dirt or impurities
  1325. #1325
    曲線kyokusen
    a curved line; a curve
  1326. #1326
    櫛kushi
    a comb (a tool for grooming hair)
  1327. #1327
    口紅kuchibeni
    lipstick
  1328. #1328
    区分kubun
    a division, section, or category used to separate or classify things
  1329. #1329
    蛍光灯keikoutou
    a fluorescent lamp (fluorescent light)
  1330. #1330
    毛糸keito
    yarn; knitting wool
  1331. #1331
    形容動詞keiyoudoushi
    a grammatical term for a 'na-adjective' (adjectival noun)
  1332. #1332
    月給gekkyuu
    monthly salary
  1333. #1333
    原始genshi
    primeval; primitive; the very early/original times or state
  1334. #1334
    現にgen ni
    actually; in reality; indeed
  1335. #1335
    工芸kougei
    craft; arts and crafts; handicraft
  1336. #1336
    口実koujitsu
    an excuse or pretext used to justify or avoid something
  1337. #1337
    公衆koushuu
    the public; the general public
  1338. #1338
    公務koumu
    official duties; work performed as part of a government or public office.
  1339. #1339
    国王kokuou
    a country's king; the monarch
  1340. #1340
    個体kotai
    an individual (a single organism or distinct unit)
  1341. #1341
    コレクションkorekushon
    a set of items gathered or displayed together (a collection)
  1342. #1342
    転がすkorogasu
    to roll (something)
  1343. #1343
    コンクールkonkūru
    a contest or competition (often for music or performance)
  1344. #1344
    在学zaigaku
    being enrolled at a school; attending school
  1345. #1345
    裁縫saihou
    sewing; needlework
  1346. #1346
    錆びるsabiru
    to rust; to become rusty
  1347. #1347
    妨げるsamatageru
    to obstruct, hinder, or prevent (something)
  1348. #1348
    磁石jishaku
    magnet
  1349. #1349
    時速jisoku
    speed per hour; rate of travel measured in units per hour (e.g., km/h)
  1350. #1350
    自治jichi
    self-government; autonomy
  1351. #1351
    執筆shippitsu
    writing; composing text (often formal or professional, e.g., articles or books)
  1352. #1352
    実例jitsurei
    an example; an actual instance
  1353. #1353
    私鉄shitetsu
    a private railway; a railway company or line operated by a private (non-government) company
  1354. #1354
    児童jidou
    children, especially schoolchildren (usually elementary-school age)
  1355. #1355
    地盤jiban
    the ground; land or soil beneath a surface
  1356. #1356
    紙幣shihei
    paper money; banknotes; bills
  1357. #1357
    湿るshimeru
    to be wet; to become damp
  1358. #1358
    社会科学shakai kagaku
    social science
  1359. #1359
    重役juuyaku
    a senior company executive; director
  1360. #1360
    循環junkan
    circulation; a recurring cycle or flow
  1361. #1361
    将棋shogi
    Japanese chess; the board game played in Japan similar to chess
  1362. #1362
    商業shougyou
    commerce; commercial trade or business
  1363. #1363
    小数shousuu
    a decimal number; a number with digits after the decimal point
  1364. #1364
    正味shoumi
    net weight or quantity (excluding packaging or waste)
  1365. #1365
    書道shodou
    calligraphy (the art of writing characters with brush and ink)
  1366. #1366
    白髪shiraga
    gray or white hair (on the head)
  1367. #1367
    芯shin
    the core, center, or essential part of something
  1368. #1368
    寝台shindai
    a bed; a place to sleep
  1369. #1369
    水産suisan
    marine products; fisheries (seafood and the fishing industry)
  1370. #1370
    水蒸気suijouki
    water vapor; steam
  1371. #1371
    図形zukei
    a shape; a geometric figure or diagram
  1372. #1372
    ストッキングsutokkingu
    stockings; sheer hosiery worn on the legs
  1373. #1373
    図表zuhyou
    a chart, diagram, graph, or table used to present information visually
  1374. #1374
    墨sumi
    ink (black ink, especially sumi ink used in calligraphy)
  1375. #1375
    寸法sunpou
    measurement; size; dimensions
  1376. #1376
    青少年seishounen
    young people; youths; adolescents
  1377. #1377
    西暦seireki
    the Western calendar year notation (Anno Domini / Common Era, e.g., A.D. 2023)
  1378. #1378
    瀬戸物setomono
    ceramics; pottery; earthenware; crockery
  1379. #1379
    扇子sensu
    a folding fan
  1380. #1380
    増減zougen
    an increase or decrease; the amount by which something rises or falls
  1381. #1381
    増大zoudai
    an increase; enlargement
  1382. #1382
    速達sokutatsu
    express mail; special delivery (faster postal service)
  1383. #1383
    測定sokutei
    measurement; the act or result of measuring
  1384. #1384
    太鼓taiko
    a drum (percussion instrument)
  1385. #1385
    体積taiseki
    volume (the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object)
  1386. #1386
    田植えtaue
    rice planting (transplanting rice seedlings into a paddy)
  1387. #1387
    蓄えるtakuwaeru
    to store; to save up; to accumulate
  1388. #1388
    脱線dassen
    derailment (a train or vehicle leaving the rails)
  1389. #1389
    断定dantei
    a firm conclusion or definitive judgment
  1390. #1390
    チップchippu
    a tip or gratuity given to service staff
  1391. #1391
    超過chouka
    excess; the amount by which something exceeds a limit
  1392. #1392
    直線chokusen
    a straight line
  1393. #1393
    直径chokkei
    diameter (distance across a circle or sphere through its center)
  1394. #1394
    綱tsuna
    rope, cord, or cable
  1395. #1395
    艶tsuya
    shine, gloss, or luster on a surface
  1396. #1396
    伝記denki
    biography; a person's life story.
  1397. #1397
    伝染densen
    contagion; infection; the spreading of disease
  1398. #1398
    電力denryoku
    electric power; electricity used as a source of energy
  1399. #1399
    銅dou
    copper (the metal)
  1400. #1400
    盗難tounan
    theft; stealing of property
  1401. #1401
    灯油touyu
    kerosene (fuel for lamps, heaters, stoves)
  1402. #1402
    採るtoru
    to adopt or approve (a proposal, measure, bill)
  1403. #1403
    内線naisen
    a phone extension (internal office phone number)
  1404. #1404
    なだらかnadaraka
    gently sloping; not steep; gradual
  1405. #1405
    南米nanbei
    South America
  1406. #1406
    憎いnikui
    hateful; detestable; causing strong dislike
  1407. #1407
    濁るnigoru
    to become muddy, cloudy, or impure (liquid, color, sound, etc.)
  1408. #1408
    にわかniwaka
    sudden; abrupt
  1409. #1409
    ねじneji
    a screw (fastener)
  1410. #1410
    のこぎりnokogiri
    a saw (tool for cutting wood or other materials)
  1411. #1411
    俳句haiku
    a short Japanese poem (haiku)
  1412. #1412
    秤hakari
    a device for measuring weight; scales
  1413. #1413
    歯車haguruma
    a mechanical gear (a toothed wheel used in machines)
  1414. #1414
    梯子hashigo
    a ladder (portable) used for climbing
  1415. #1415
    甚だしいhanahadashii
    extremely severe or excessive; very
  1416. #1416
    針金harigane
    wire (metal wire)
  1417. #1417
    半径hankei
    radius (distance from the center to the edge of a circle or sphere)
  1418. #1418
    ピストルpisutoru
    a pistol; a handgun
  1419. #1419
    ひとりでにhitorideni
    by itself; automatically; naturally (without external help)
  1420. #1420
    皮膚hifu
    skin (the outer layer of the body)
  1421. #1421
    評論hyouron
    a critical essay or review; criticism
  1422. #1422
    瓶詰binzume
    bottled; packed in a bottle (a product kept in a bottle)
  1423. #1423
    符号fugou
    a mark, symbol, or sign used to represent information
  1424. #1424
    不通futsuu
    an interruption or suspension (of service, communication, traffic)
  1425. #1425
    船便funabin
    surface mail sent by ship
  1426. #1426
    麓fumoto
    the foot or base of a mountain
  1427. #1427
    噴水funsui
    a water fountain
  1428. #1428
    平野heiya
    a broad, flat area of land; a plain
  1429. #1429
    凹むhekomu
    to be dented; to cave in
  1430. #1430
    別荘bessou
    a holiday house or villa (vacation home)
  1431. #1431
    ヘリコプターherikoputā
    helicopter
  1432. #1432
    箒houki
    a broom (tool for sweeping)
  1433. #1433
    お坊さんobousan
    a Buddhist monk or priest
  1434. #1434
    包装housou
    packaging; wrapping
  1435. #1435
    本部honbu
    headquarters; main office
  1436. #1436
    蒔くmaku
    to sow seeds; to scatter seeds
  1437. #1437
    祭るmatsuru
    to enshrine; to worship or deify (a god, spirit, or ancestor)
  1438. #1438
    三日月mikazuki
    crescent moon
  1439. #1439
    無限mugen
    infinite; limitless
  1440. #1440
    群れmure
    a group or crowd, especially of animals (flock, herd, school)
  1441. #1441
    物置monooki
    a place to store things; a storage room or shed
  1442. #1442
    家主yanushi
    landlord; owner of a house
  1443. #1443
    夕刊yuukan
    an evening newspaper (the evening edition of a daily paper)
  1444. #1444
    輸送yusou
    transportation; the act of moving goods or people
  1445. #1445
    養分youbun
    nourishment; nutrient
  1446. #1446
    羊毛youmou
    wool (the animal fiber used for clothing and textiles)
  1447. #1447
    余所yoso
    somewhere else; another place
  1448. #1448
    リボンribon
    a decorative strip of fabric used for tying or ornament
  1449. #1449
    漁師ryoushi
    a person whose job is to catch fish (a fisherman)
  1450. #1450
    レインコートreinkōto
    a coat worn to protect from rain
  1451. #1451
    蝋燭rousoku
    a candle
  1452. #1452
    若々しいwakawakashii
    youthful; having the appearance or energy of being young
  1453. #1453
    和服wafuku
    traditional Japanese clothing (kimono and similar garments)
  1454. #1454
    あぶるaburu
    to scorch or singe something; to toast or sear lightly over heat
  1455. #1455
    炙るaburu
    to scorch; to sear or grill lightly over heat
  1456. #1456
    安易an'i
    easy; not difficult
  1457. #1457
    移転iten
    relocation or moving (of a person, office, business, or event)
  1458. #1458
    オートメーションōtomēshon
    automation (making tasks run by machines/systems with little or no human work)
  1459. #1459
    卸すorosu
    to sell wholesale; to supply goods to retailers
  1460. #1460
    改造kaizou
    modification; remodeling (changing structure or parts)
  1461. #1461
    海洋kaiyou
    the ocean; the seas (large bodies of saltwater)
  1462. #1462
    片寄るkatayoru
    to tilt or lean to one side (physical imbalance)
  1463. #1463
    剃刀kamisori
    razor
  1464. #1464
    休講kyuukou
    cancellation of a class or lecture
  1465. #1465
    休息kyuusoku
    rest; a break to recover energy or relax
  1466. #1466
    原産gensan
    the native origin of a plant or animal (where a species naturally comes from)
  1467. #1467
    公正kousei
    fairness; impartiality
  1468. #1468
    光線kousen
    a beam or ray of light
  1469. #1469
    合理gouri
    rationality; reasonableness; logical or efficient approach
  1470. #1470
    心得るkokoroeru
    to be aware of; to know or be informed about something
  1471. #1471
    こしらえるkoshiraeru
    to make; to prepare; to manufacture
  1472. #1472
    差し引きsashihiki
    a deduction or subtraction (an amount taken away)
  1473. #1473
    挿すsasu
    to insert; to put into; to stick into
  1474. #1474
    山林sanrin
    mountain forest; a wooded area in the mountains
  1475. #1475
    寺院jiin
    a temple (a religious building, especially a Buddhist temple)
  1476. #1476
    自衛jiei
    self-defense
  1477. #1477
    習字shuuji
    penmanship; the practice of calligraphy (handwriting practice)
  1478. #1478
    修繕shuzen
    repair; mending (fixing something that is damaged)
  1479. #1479
    重体juutai
    a serious or critical medical condition; being critically ill or injured
  1480. #1480
    順々junjun
    one after another; in turn
  1481. #1481
    推定suitei
    an estimate; an approximate calculation or measurement
  1482. #1482
    ストップsutoppu
    a stop; a halt; a pause (noun)
  1483. #1483
    ずらりzurari
    in a long line; all lined up
  1484. #1484
    製作seisaku
    production; manufacture; making (of films, products, works)
  1485. #1485
    草履zouri
    traditional Japanese sandals (flat, thong-style)
  1486. #1486
    具えるsonaeru
    to possess, to be endowed with, to be gifted / be talented
  1487. #1487
    逸れるsoreru
    to stray or go off-topic (e.g., a conversation)
  1488. #1488
    大小daishou
    size; the state of being large or small
  1489. #1489
    大層taisou
    very; extremely
  1490. #1490
    大木taiboku
    a large tree
  1491. #1491
    たんすtansu
    a chest of drawers or dresser used for storing clothes
  1492. #1492
    抽象chuushou
    abstraction; something abstract (not concrete)
  1493. #1493
    中途chuuto
    midway; the middle of a process or period
  1494. #1494
    長短choutan
    the lengths or difference in length (long and short)
  1495. #1495
    直流chokuryuu
    direct current (electricity)
  1496. #1496
    通用tsuuyou
    being accepted or valid in a particular situation
  1497. #1497
    東西touzai
    the east and the west; eastern and western regions
  1498. #1498
    尖るtogaru
    to be pointed; to taper to a point
  1499. #1499
    謎謎nazonazo
    a riddle or puzzle
  1500. #1500
    何々nani nani
    such-and-such; so-and-so (used to refer to an unspecified person or thing)
  1501. #1501
    女房nyoubou
    wife (informal/familiar term, often used by husbands)
  1502. #1502
    寝間着nemaki
    clothes worn for sleeping; pajamas
  1503. #1503
    売買baibai
    buying and selling; trade; transaction
  1504. #1504
    這うhau
    to crawl; to creep
  1505. #1505
    はきはきhakihaki
    in a clear, brisk, and decisive way (often about speech or behavior)
  1506. #1506
    ばねbane
    a spring (a metal coil or leaf that stores and releases elastic energy)
  1507. #1507
    判事hanji
    judge (a judicial officer who presides over a court)
  1508. #1508
    引っ繰り返すhikkurikaesu
    to turn something over or knock it over (physically)
  1509. #1509
    引っ繰り返るhikkurikaeru
    to be turned over; to turn upside down; to capsize
  1510. #1510
    殖えるfueru
    to increase; to multiply
  1511. #1511
    更けるfukeru
    to grow late; (of time, especially night) to deepen or wear on
  1512. #1512
    附属fuzoku
    attached to or affiliated with (belonging to a larger organization)
  1513. #1513
    分布bunpu
    distribution; how something is spread over an area or among people
  1514. #1514
    便所benjo
    toilet; restroom (a room with a toilet)
  1515. #1515
    包丁houchou
    a kitchen knife used for preparing and cutting food
  1516. #1516
    北極hokkyoku
    the North Pole (the point at Earth's northern axis)
  1517. #1517
    毎度maido
    every time
  1518. #1518
    まごまごmagomago
    flustered; unable to act or unsure what to do
  1519. #1519
    木材mokuzai
    lumber; timber; wood used as a building or carpentry material
  1520. #1520
    催しmoyoushi
    an organized event or activity (e.g., festival, exhibition, function)
  1521. #1521
    薬品yakuhin
    a chemical substance; reagent
  1522. #1522
    慶ぶyorokobu
    to rejoice; to be glad; to celebrate
  1523. #1523
    利害rigai
    advantages and disadvantages; pros and cons
  1524. #1524
    レジャーrejā
    leisure; recreational activities; free-time entertainment or pastimes.
  1525. #1525
    暴れるabareru
    to act violently or behave wildly
  1526. #1526
    粗いarai
    coarse; rough (texture or manner)
  1527. #1527
    ウェイターweitā
    waiter; restaurant server
  1528. #1528
    ウェイトレスweitoresu
    a female server at a restaurant or cafe
  1529. #1529
    応接ousetsu
    reception; receiving and attending to visitors
  1530. #1530
    書取kakitori
    dictation (writing down spoken words)
  1531. #1531
    規準kijun
    a standard or criterion used for judging, measuring, or comparing
  1532. #1532
    汲むkumu
    to draw, scoop, or fetch liquid (e.g., water) from a source
  1533. #1533
    言付けるkotozukeru
    to leave a message; to send word
  1534. #1534
    遡るsakanoboru
    to go upstream; to move against a current
  1535. #1535
    射すsasu
    to shine; (light) to stream in or strike
  1536. #1536
    東洋touyou
    the Orient; the East (especially East Asia, in historical or cultural contexts)
  1537. #1537
    退けるdokeru
    to move something out of the way; to remove
  1538. #1538
    農村nouson
    a farming village or rural (agricultural) community
  1539. #1539
    朗らかhogaraka
    cheerful; bright (personality or atmosphere)
  1540. #1540
    悠々yuuyuu
    calmly; peacefully; unhurriedly
  1541. #1541
    領収ryoushuu
    receipt; voucher
  1542. #1542
    煙いkemui
    smoky; filled with or causing smoke
  1543. #1543
    消耗shoumou
    physical or mental exhaustion; being worn out
  1544. #1544
    スクールsukūru
    school (loanword; often used for private or specialized schools or courses)
  1545. #1545
    次ぐtsugu
    to come after; to be next to or second to (in order or rank)
  1546. #1546
    日差しhizashi
    sunlight; the sun's rays
  1547. #1547
    タイヤtaiya
    the rubber covering of a wheel (tire/tyre)
  1548. #1548
    気体kitai
    gas; vapor
  1549. #1549
    酸性sansei
    acidity; the property of being acidic (chemical)
  1550. #1550
    涼むsuzumu
    to cool oneself; to enjoy coolness (often of the evening)
  1551. #1551
    溜め息tameiki
    a sigh
  1552. #1552
    領事ryouji
    a consul; a diplomatic official who represents their country in a foreign city
  1553. #1553
    緯度ido
    latitude (geographical coordinate indicating north–south position)
  1554. #1554
    討つutsu
    to attack or strike down (use force)
  1555. #1555
    オーバーコートōbā kōto
    a long, warm coat worn over other clothes (overcoat)
  1556. #1556
    拝むogamu
    to pray or worship (offer prayers to a deity or sacred figure)
  1557. #1557
    温帯ontai
    the temperate zone; temperate climate
  1558. #1558
    火口kakou
    the crater or mouth of a volcano (the opening where volcanic activity occurs)
  1559. #1559
    課税kazei
    taxation; the act of imposing taxes
  1560. #1560
    カセットkasetto
    cassette (tape cartridge, e.g., audio or video tape)
  1561. #1561
    加速度kasokudo
    acceleration (rate at which speed or velocity changes)
  1562. #1562
    仮名遣いkanazukai
    the system or rules for spelling words with kana (kana orthography)
  1563. #1563
    かるたkaruta
    traditional Japanese playing cards used in a matching game
  1564. #1564
    寒帯kantai
    a cold climatic zone; frigid zone
  1565. #1565
    観念kannen
    an idea, notion, or concept
  1566. #1566
    漢和kanwa
    kanji–Japanese (as in a kanji–Japanese dictionary)
  1567. #1567
    機関車kikansha
    locomotive (train engine)
  1568. #1568
    漁業gyogyou
    the fishing industry; fisheries
  1569. #1569
    偶数guusuu
    an even number
  1570. #1570
    句読点kutouten
    punctuation marks (e.g., commas, periods)
  1571. #1571
    酌むkumu
    to pour or serve (usually alcoholic drinks); to drink together
  1572. #1572
    経度keido
    longitude (geographic coordinate measuring east–west position)
  1573. #1573
    競馬keiba
    horse racing
  1574. #1574
    毛皮kegawa
    animal fur; pelt; fur used as clothing or material
  1575. #1575
    下水gesui
    sewage; wastewater; the sewer/drainage system
  1576. #1576
    下駄geta
    traditional Japanese wooden sandals
  1577. #1577
    顕微鏡kenbikyou
    microscope - an instrument for viewing very small objects or organisms.
  1578. #1578
    工員kouin
    factory worker
  1579. #1579
    耕地kouchi
    arable land; land used or suitable for farming
  1580. #1580
    鉱物koubutsu
    mineral
  1581. #1581
    コーラスkōrasu
    chorus; choir; the repeated sung section of a song
  1582. #1582
    琴koto
    a traditional Japanese stringed instrument (koto)
  1583. #1583
    コンクリートkonkurīto
    concrete (the cement-based building material)
  1584. #1584
    茂るshigeru
    to grow thickly; to become overgrown (of plants)
  1585. #1585
    四捨五入shishagonyuu
    rounding numbers to the nearest whole number or specified digit (round half up)
  1586. #1586
    死体shitai
    corpse; dead body
  1587. #1587
    車掌shashou
    conductor (on a train or bus)
  1588. #1588
    写生shasei
    sketching; drawing from nature (making quick drawings, often outdoors)
  1589. #1589
    絨毯juutan
    carpet; rug
  1590. #1590
    重力juuryoku
    gravity (the force that pulls objects toward each other, especially toward Earth)
  1591. #1591
    受話器juwaki
    telephone receiver (handset)
  1592. #1592
    蒸気jouki
    steam; vapor
  1593. #1593
    賞金shoukin
    cash given as a prize or monetary award
  1594. #1594
    助教授jokyouju
    assistant professor (a university faculty rank below professor)
  1595. #1595
    人文科学jinbun kagaku
    the humanities; academic study of literature, philosophy, history, and culture
  1596. #1596
    水素suiso
    hydrogen
  1597. #1597
    杉sugi
    Japanese cedar; a cedar tree commonly found in Japan
  1598. #1598
    鈴suzu
    a small bell
  1599. #1599
    整数seisuu
    an integer; a whole number (no fractional part)
  1600. #1600
    赤道sekidou
    the equator
  1601. #1601
    セメントsemento
    cement (the powder/binding material used in construction)
  1602. #1602
    速力sokuryoku
    speed; velocity (rate of motion), often used for ships or vehicles
  1603. #1603
    算盤soroban
    abacus
  1604. #1604
    耕すtagayasu
    to till; to cultivate (land)
  1605. #1605
    焚くtaku
    to burn; to kindle or light a fire
  1606. #1606
    足袋tabi
    traditional Japanese split-toe socks worn with kimono or sandals
  1607. #1607
    炭鉱tankou
    coal mine
  1608. #1608
    淡水tansui
    fresh water (not salty)
  1609. #1609
    地下水chikasui
    groundwater
  1610. #1610
    彫刻choukoku
    a sculpture or carving; the art of sculpting
  1611. #1611
    直角chokkaku
    a right angle (90 degrees)
  1612. #1612
    手拭いtenugui
    a thin Japanese cotton hand towel (tenugui), used for wiping, wrapping, or decoration
  1613. #1613
    灯台toudai
    lighthouse
  1614. #1614
    等分toubun
    division into equal parts; equal shares
  1615. #1615
    床の間tokonoma
    a recessed alcove in a traditional Japanese room used to display art or flower arrangements
  1616. #1616
    亡くすnakusu
    to lose someone (to death)
  1617. #1617
    糊nori
    an adhesive or glue (paste)
  1618. #1618
    ばからしいbakarashii
    ridiculous; absurd; foolish
  1619. #1619
    半島hantou
    peninsula
  1620. #1620
    ひゃっかじてんhyakkajiten
    encyclopedia
  1621. #1621
    標本hyohon
    a specimen or sample used for study, display, or analysis
  1622. #1622
    便箋binsen
    letter paper; paper used for writing letters
  1623. #1623
    ブローチburōchi
    a decorative pin worn on clothing (brooch)
  1624. #1624
    文芸bungei
    literature; literary arts
  1625. #1625
    閉会heikai
    the formal closing or adjournment of a meeting, event, or ceremony
  1626. #1626
    ペンチpenchi
    pliers (a hand tool used for gripping, bending, or cutting)
  1627. #1627
    望遠鏡bouenkyou
    a telescope (an optical instrument for viewing distant objects)
  1628. #1628
    岬misaki
    a cape; headland (a point of land projecting into the sea)
  1629. #1629
    ミシンmishin
    sewing machine
  1630. #1630
    銘々meimei
    each; individually; respectively
  1631. #1631
    モーターmōtā
    a motor (usually an electric motor)
  1632. #1632
    モノレールmonorēru
    monorail
  1633. #1633
    夕立yuudachi
    a sudden, short rain shower that occurs in the evening
  1634. #1634
    輸血yuketsu
    blood transfusion
  1635. #1635
    溶岩yougan
    lava (molten rock erupted from a volcano)
  1636. #1636
    容積youseki
    volume; capacity (the amount of space inside something)
  1637. #1637
    煉瓦renga
    brick
  1638. #1638
    著すarawasu
    to write or compose (especially a book, article, or report)
  1639. #1639
    インキinki
    ink (liquid used for writing, printing, or stamping)
  1640. #1640
    大凡ooyoso
    approximately; about; roughly
  1641. #1641
    貸間kashima
    a room for rent
  1642. #1642
    担ぐkatsugu
    to carry (on the shoulder)
  1643. #1643
    歌謡kayou
    a popular song or ballad
  1644. #1644
    為替kawase
    a money transfer or remittance (money order/bank transfer)
  1645. #1645
    斬るkiru
    to cut or kill with a bladed weapon (often to behead)
  1646. #1646
    孝行koukou
    filial piety; respect and duty toward one's parents
  1647. #1647
    集金shuukin
    collection of payments; collecting money (e.g., fees, dues)
  1648. #1648
    就任shuunin
    the act of assuming an office or being inaugurated
  1649. #1649
    人造jinzou
    man-made; artificial; synthetic
  1650. #1650
    すまないsumanai
    I'm sorry; an informal apology
  1651. #1651
    生存seizon
    survival; continued existence
  1652. #1652
    測量sokuryou
    surveying; measurement (the act of measuring, especially land or distances)
  1653. #1653
    ダイヤグラムdaiyaguramu
    a drawing that shows information, structure, or relationships (a diagram)
  1654. #1654
    地質chishitsu
    geology; the geological characteristics (rock types, structure) of an area
  1655. #1655
    縮れるchijireru
    to be wavy or curled; to become frizzy (hair, cloth, etc.)
  1656. #1656
    チョークchōku
    chalk (piece used for writing on blackboards)
  1657. #1657
    鉄橋tekkyo
    a bridge made of iron or steel, often used for railways
  1658. #1658
    同格doukaku
    equality; the same rank or status
  1659. #1659
    複写fukusha
    a copy; duplicate
  1660. #1660
    父母fubo
    parents (father and mother)
  1661. #1661
    坊やbouya
    an affectionate or diminutive term for a young boy
  1662. #1662
    堀hori
    a trench or channel for water; a moat or ditch
  1663. #1663
    ミリmiri
    the metric prefix meaning one-thousandth (10⁻³)
  1664. #1664
    問答mondou
    an exchange of questions and answers; a dialogue or debate
  1665. #1665
    センチsenchi
    centimeter (unit of length; abbreviation for centimeter, cm)
  1666. #1666
    やかんyakan
    kettle (a pot for boiling water)
  1667. #1667
    椀wan
    a small Japanese bowl (usually lacquered or wooden) used for serving soup
  1668. #1668
    扇ぐaogu
    to fan (create a breeze with a fan, hands, etc.)
  1669. #1669
    編むamu
    to knit; to braid or weave by hand
  1670. #1670
    混合kongo
    a mixture; the act of mixing
  1671. #1671
    小便shouben
    urine; pee (colloquial: 'piss')
  1672. #1672
    客室乗務員kyakushitsu joumuin
    flight attendant; cabin crew member
  1673. #1673
    永いnagai
    long (lasting a long time)
  1674. #1674
    放つhanatsu
    to release or emit (light, smell, sound, energy)
  1675. #1675
    落第rakudai
    failure; to fail an exam or be held back (noun/verb meaning)
  1676. #1676
    碗wan
    a small bowl or cup (for rice, soup, or tea)
  1677. #1677
    電流denryuu
    electric current (flow of electric charge)"}],
  1678. #1678
    熱するnessuru
    to heat (make something hot)
  1679. #1679
    請うkou
    to ask for; to request; to beg (often formal or earnest)
  1680. #1680
    針路shinro
    direction or course (especially a ship's or aircraft's heading)
  1681. #1681
    井戸ido
    a well (for drawing water)
  1682. #1682
    円周enshuu
    circumference (the distance around a circle)
  1683. #1683
    瓦kawara
    roof tile
  1684. #1684
    郡gun
    a county; a district (administrative division)
  1685. #1685
    碁go
    the board game Go (strategy game of surrounding territory)
  1686. #1686
    随筆zuihitsu
    an essay; a short, informal literary or miscellaneous piece of writing.
  1687. #1687
    清書seisho
    a neat, final copy written from a draft (a fair copy)
  1688. #1688
    造船zousen
    shipbuilding; the industry or process of constructing ships
  1689. #1689
    楕円daen
    an ellipse; an oval (geometric shape)
  1690. #1690
    鉄砲teppou
    a gun; firearm
  1691. #1691
    投書tousho
    a letter to the editor; a reader's submission to a newspaper or magazine
  1692. #1692
    臍heso
    navel; belly-button
  1693. #1693
    為すnasu
    to do; to accomplish
  1694. #1694
    牧畜bokuchiku
    animal husbandry; raising and breeding livestock
  1695. #1695
    店屋miseya
    shop; store
  1696. #1696
    洋品店youhinten
    a shop that sells Western-style clothing and accessories
  1697. #1697
    流域ryuiki
    area drained by a river; river basin or watershed.
  1698. #1698
    専制sensei
    despotism; autocratic rule
  1699. #1699
    ウーマンūman
    woman; an adult female person
  1700. #1700
    適確tekikaku
    accurate; precise
  1701. #1701
    坊っちゃんbotchan
    a young boy; someone's son (familiar)
  1702. #1702
    盆地bonchi
    a low area of land surrounded by higher ground (a basin, often between mountains)
  1703. #1703
    日々hibi
    every day; daily; day after day
  1704. #1704
    率直socchoku
    frank; candid; honest and straightforward
  1705. #1705
    田んぼtanbo
    a rice paddy; a flooded field where rice is grown
  1706. #1706
    ダムdamu
    a dam (a large structure built to hold back or control water)
  1707. #1707
    飢饉kikin
    famine; a severe shortage of food causing widespread hunger.
  1708. #1708
    塵紙chirigami
    toilet paper or facial tissue (disposable paper for wiping)
  1709. #1709
    清むsumu
    pure, serene