JLPT N1 Vocabulary
2,653 words, most common first. Tap any word for readings, meanings, and the kanji it uses.
- とToif, when
- さんSanMr, Mrs, Miss
- 私あたしAtashiI, me
- 尾おOtail (of an animal), cauda
- 俺おれOreI, me
- 流りゅうRyuuway, manner, style
- 彼のあのAnothat, those, the
- 此れこれKorethis, this one
- 丈だけDakeonly, just, merely
- 何てなんてNantehow ...!, what ...!
- 音ねNesound, tone, note
- 老いるおいるOiruto age, to grow old
- 難なんNandifficulty, trouble, hardship
- 担うになうNinauto carry on one's shoulder, to shoulder, to bear
- 様さまSamaMr, Mrs, Miss
- 病むやむYamuto fall ill
- 入るいるIruto enter, to go in, to get in
- 前ぜんZenlast (i.e. immediately preceding), previous, ex-
- なんかNankasomething like ..., things like ..., someone like ...
- 諸しょShovarious, many, several
- 分ふんFunminute (unit of time)
- 一同いちどうIchidouall present, all concerned, all of us
- 著ちょCho(written) work, book
- 店てんTenstore, shop, restaurant
- 負うおうOuto carry on one's back, to bear, to shoulder
- 区くKuward, borough, city (in Tokyo)
- 生むうむUmuto give birth, to bear (child), to lay (eggs)
- 嬢じょうJouunmarried woman
- 若しもしMoshiif, in case, supposing
- くらいKuraiapproximately, about, around
- 添うそうSouto meet (wishes, expectations, etc.), to satisfy, to comply with
- 共ともTomotogether with
- 捜査そうさSousasearch (esp. in criminal investigations), investigation, inquiry
- 街がいGaistreet, quarter, district
- 歳さいSai... years old, age (of) ...
- 的てきTeki-ical, -ive, -al
- 直ぐすぐSuguimmediately, at once, right away
- 賭けるかけるKakeruto wager, to bet, to risk
- 生けるいけるIkeruto arrange (flowers), to plant
- あらAraoh!, ah!, oh no
- 文ふみFumiletter, note, mail
- 強いるしいるShiiruto force, to compel, to coerce
- 行ぎょうGyouline (of text), row, verse
- 部ぶBudepartment (in an organization, company, etc.), division, bureau
- 旦那だんなDannamaster (of a house, shop, etc.)
- 側がわGawaside (of something, or taking someone's side), part
- 傍らかたわらKatawaraside, edge, beside
- 携帯けいたいKeitaicarrying (on one's person or in the hand)
- 若しかしてもしかしてMoshikashiteperhaps, possibly, maybe
- 間違うまちがうMachigauto be mistaken, to be incorrect, to be wrong
- 証拠しょうこShoukoevidence, proof
- 慕うしたうShitauto yearn for, to long for, to pine for
- 字あざAzasection of village
- 殊にことにKotoniespecially, particularly, unusually
- 突くつつくTsutsukuto poke (repeatedly, lightly), to nudge
- 本気ほんきHonkiseriousness, earnestness, truth
- 振りふりFuriswing, shake, sweep
- 御座いますございますGozaimasuto be, to exist
- 留めるとどめるTodomeruto stop, to stay (e.g. the night), to cease
- 先にさきにSakinipreviously, before, earlier
- 遭難そうなんSounan(meeting with) disaster, (having an) accident, mishap
- 乃至ないしNaishifrom ... to, between ... and
- 穂ほHoear (of a cereal plant), head, spike
- 戦いくさIkusawar, battle, campaign
- 取りあえずとりあえずToriaezufirst of all, at once, right away
- 視点してんShitenpoint of view, viewpoint, angle
- 態々わざわざWazawazaexpressly, especially, specially
- 多様たようTayoudiverse, various
- 非ひHifault, error, mistake
- 易いやすいYasuieasy
- 問うとうTouto ask, to inquire
- 傷つくきずつくKizutsukuto be wounded, to get injured
- 超ちょうChousuper-, ultra-, hyper-
- 何だかなんだかNandaka(a) little, somewhat, somehow
- 真実しんじつShinjitsutruth, reality
- 死しShideath
- 何となんとNantowhat, how
- 面おもてOmoteface
- ヶ月かげつKagetsucounter for months
- 屡々しばしばShibashibaoften, again and again, frequently
- 了解りょうかいRyoukaicomprehension, consent, understanding
- 麻あさAsacannabis (Cannabis sativa), hemp (plant)
- 念ねんNensense, idea, thought
- 世よYoworld, society, public
- 漏るもるMoruto leak, to run out
- 自信じしんJishinself-confidence, confidence (in oneself)
- 檻おりOricage, pen, (jail) cell
- チャイムChaimuchime, bell (e.g. doorbell)
- 殺人さつじんSatsujinmurder, homicide, manslaughter
- 連中れんちゅうRenchuucompany, lot, people
- 室しつShitsuroom
- 恋愛れんあいRenailove, romance, tender passion
- 襲うおそうOsouto attack, to assail, to make an assault
- 誠まことMakototruth, reality, fact
- 舞うまうMauto dance (orig. a whirling dance)
- 運命うんめいUnmeifate, destiny, lot
- 私用しようShiyoupersonal use, private use
- 曲きょくKyokucomposition, piece of music, song
- 農地のうちNouchiagricultural land, farmland
- 後悔こうかいKoukairegret, repentance, remorse
- 証言しょうげんShougentestimony, (verbal) evidence
- 毎ごとGotoeach, every
- データDeetadata, datum
- でかいDekaihuge, big, enormous
- 取材しゅざいShuzaigathering material (for an article, novel, etc.), collecting information, covering (an event, incident, etc.)
- 近づくちかづくChikazukuto approach, to draw near, to get close
- 治療ちりょうChiryou(medical) treatment, care, therapy
- 指示しじShijiindication, denotation, designation
- 完璧かんぺきKanpekiperfect, complete, flawless
- 勝るまさるMasaruto excel, to surpass, to exceed
- 浮気うわきUwakiextramarital sex, affair, fooling around
- 園そのSonogarden, orchard, park
- 園えんEngarden, orchard, park
- 持てるもてるMoteruto be able to possess (hold, get, etc.)
- 通つうTsuuauthority, expert, connoisseur
- 映像えいぞうEizouimage (on a screen), picture (e.g. on a TV)
- 階かいKaistorey, story, floor
- 無線むせんMusenradio (communication)
- 検事けんじKenjipublic prosecutor
- 新しんShinnew, neo-
- 美びBibeauty
- 作戦さくせんSakusentactics, strategy
- 受け入れるうけいれるUkeireruto accept, to receive, to agree
- 上司じょうしJoushi(one's) superior, (one's) boss, the higher-ups
- 部下ぶかBukasubordinate person
- 正義せいぎSeigijustice, right, righteousness
- 歓声かんせいKanseicheer, shout of joy
- 痛むいたむItamuto hurt, to ache, to feel a pain
- 翔るかけるKakeruto soar, to fly
- 正解せいかいSeikaicorrect answer, right solution, correct interpretation
- バーBaabar, tavern, barroom
- 富むとむTomuto be rich (in), to abound (in), to be abundant (in)
- 従業員じゅうぎょういんJuugyouinemployee, worker
- がるGaruto show signs of being, to feel, to think
- 開発かいはつKaihatsudevelopment, cultivation, application
- 爆弾ばくだんBakudanbomb
- 一切いっさいIssaiall, everything, entirety
- 企画きかくKikakuplanning, plan, project
- 耐えるたえるTaeruto bear, to stand, to endure
- 号ごうGounumber, edition, make
- 人質ひとじちHitojichihostage
- 今更いまさらImasaranow (when it is already much too late), at this stage
- 班はんHangroup, party, team
- 本のほんのHonnomere, only, just
- 及ぶおよぶOyobuto reach, to amount to, to befall
- 一帯いったいIttaiwhole area, whole region
- 悲鳴ひめいHimeishriek, scream
- 語彙ごいGoivocabulary, lexicon, lexis
- 自ずからおのずからOnozukaranaturally, in due course, by itself
- 主任しゅにんShuninperson in charge, senior staff, manager
- ファンFuanfan, enthusiast, lover (of)
- 告白こくはくKokuhakuconfession (to a crime, wrongdoing, etc.), admission
- 取り戻すとりもどすTorimodosuto take back, to get back, to regain
- 尚なおNaostill, yet
- 脅すおどすOdosuto threaten, to menace, to frighten (into doing)
- 継ぐつぐTsuguto succeed (a person, to a position, etc.), to inherit, to take over
- 仕掛けるしかけるShikakeruto start, to begin, to commence
- 絡むからむKaramuto twine, to get tangled, to get entangled
- 詐欺さぎSagifraud, swindle, graft
- 警部けいぶKeibupolice inspector
- 果たすはたすHatasuto accomplish, to achieve, to carry out
- 確保かくほKakuhosecuring, obtaining, ensuring
- 遥かはるかHarukafar away, far off, far
- 了りょうRyoufinish, completion, the end
- 系けいKeisystem, lineage, group
- 新人しんじんShinjinnewcomer, new figure, new member
- 施設しせつShisetsufacility, facilities, institution
- 勘弁かんべんKanbenpardon, forgiveness, forbearance
- 妊娠にんしんNinshinpregnancy, conception, gestation
- 焦るあせるAseruto be in a hurry, to be impatient, to be anxious (to do)
- 付きつきTsukifurnished with, including
- 初はつHatsufirst, new
- システムShisutemusystem
- 引き取るひきとるHikitoruto take into one's possession, to receive, to accept
- 言い訳いいわけIiwakeexcuse
- 蔵くらKurawarehouse, storehouse, cellar
- 同士どうしDoushifellow, mutual, companion
- 発生はっせいHasseioccurrence, incidence, outbreak
- 裂けるさけるSakeruto split, to tear, to burst
- 発はつHatsudeparture, departing from ..., leaving at (e.g. 8:30)
- 秘書ひしょHisho(private) secretary
- 敢えてあえてAetepurposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.), daringly (doing something), deliberately
- 処分しょぶんShobundisposal, throwing away, selling off
- 屋敷やしきYashikiresidence, estate, grounds
- どうやらDouyarapossibly, apparently, (seem) likely
- 高たかTakaquantity, amount, volume
- 語句ごくGokuwords and phrases, words
- 誇るほこるHokoruto boast of, to be proud of, to take pride in
- 幽霊ゆうれいYuureighost, specter, spectre
- 職員しょくいんShokuinstaff member, employee, worker
- 早めるはやめるHayameruto bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours), to advance, to hasten (e.g. one's death)
- 反応はんのうHannoureaction, response
- 交渉こうしょうKoushounegotiations, bargaining, discussions
- 暴力ぼうりょくBouryokuviolence, mayhem
- 脳のうNoubrain
- メッセージMesseejimessage
- ショーShooshow, performance
- 作さくSakuwork (e.g. of art), piece, production
- 地獄じごくJigokuhell realm, Naraka
- 説得せっとくSettokupersuasion
- 対応たいおうTaioucorrespondence (to), equivalence
- 何よりなによりNaniyoriabove anything else, above all, more than anything
- 動機どうきDoukimotive, incentive
- 距離きょりKyoridistance, range, interval
- 床とこTokobed, bedding
- 扉とびらTobiradoor, gate, opening
- ルールRuururule
- 日向ひなたHinatasunny place, in the sun
- 吐くつくTsukuto breathe out, to breathe
- 闇やみYamidarkness, the dark
- 資格しかくShikakuqualifications, requirements, capabilities
- 取引とりひきTorihikitransactions, dealings, business
- ショックShokkushock (emotional)
- 行為こういKouiact, deed, conduct
- 叶えるかなえるKanaeruto grant (request, wish), to answer (prayer), to make come true (e.g. a dream)
- 監視かんしKanshimonitoring, watching, observation
- マスコミMasukomimass communication, mass media
- 嘗てかつてKatsuteonce, before, formerly
- 和わWasum
- 杯さかずきSakazukisake cup, cup for alcoholic beverages
- 見かけるみかけるMikakeruto (happen to) see, to notice, to catch sight of
- 融資ゆうしYuushifinancing, loan
- 天才てんさいTensaigenius, prodigy, natural gift
- 地元じもとJimotohome area, home town
- タイミングTaimingutiming
- 練るねるNeruto knead, to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame)
- 日々ひびHibidaily, everyday
- トラブルToraburutrouble, difficulty, problem
- 公おおやけOoyakeofficial, governmental, formal
- 最早もはやMohayaalready, now
- 尽くすつくすTsukusuto use up, to exhaust, to run out of
- 振動しんどうShindouoscillation, vibration, swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
- 雄おすOsumale (animal, plant)
- 年生ねんせいNenseinth-year student, nth-year pupil
- 剥ぐはぐHaguto tear off, to peel off, to rip off
- 揉めるもめるMomeruto disagree, to dispute, to fight (over)
- 誠にまことにMakotonireally, truly, very
- ほっとHottowith a feeling of relief, with a sigh of relief
- 予想よそうYosouexpectation, anticipation, prediction
- 追い出すおいだすOidasuto expel, to drive out
- 保つたもつTamotsuto keep, to preserve, to hold
- 乙おつOtsu(the) second (party, rank, etc.), B (grade), the latter
- 落ち込むおちこむOchikomuto feel down, to feel sad, to be depressed
- 出世しゅっせShussesuccess in life, getting ahead, successful career
- 真相しんそうShinsoutruth, real situation
- 一部いちぶIchibuone part, one portion, one section
- 塾じゅくJukucram school, private tutoring school, juku
- 第だいDaiprefix for forming ordinal numbers
- 捲るまくるMakuruto turn up, to roll up (e.g. sleeves)
- 恵むめぐむMegumuto bless, to show mercy to
- 緊急きんきゅうKinkyuuurgency, emergency
- だらけDarakefull of (e.g. mistakes), riddled with
- 回収かいしゅうKaishuucollection, recovery, withdrawal
- 蓮はすHasusacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), Indian lotus, lotus
- 生かすいかすIkasuto make (the best) use of, to put to good use, to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.)
- 解剖かいぼうKaiboudissection, autopsy, postmortem examination
- 派はHagroup, faction, clique
- 出血しゅっけつShukketsubleeding, haemorrhage, hemorrhage
- 盛り上がるもりあがるMoriagaruto swell, to rise, to bulge
- 犯すおかすOkasuto commit (e.g. crime), to perpetrate, to make (e.g. mistake)
- 励むはげむHagemuto work hard, to try hard, to strive
- 訪れるおとずれるOtozureruto visit, to call on
- 裁くさばくSabakuto judge, to try, to sit in judgement (on)
- 召すめすMesuto call, to summon, to send for
- 余っ程よっぽどYoppodovery, greatly, much
- 見逃すみのがすMinogasuto miss, to overlook, to fail to notice
- 歩むあゆむAyumuto walk, to go on foot
- 歩みあゆみAyumiwalking
- 侍さむらいSamuraiwarrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period), samurai
- 倶楽部クラブKurabuclub, fraternity, sorority
- 接触せっしょくSesshokutouch, contact, touching
- 任すまかすMakasuto entrust (to someone), to leave (in someone's hands)
- 器うつわUtsuwabowl, vessel, container
- 任務にんむNinmuduty, function, office
- 嫉妬しっとShittojealousy, envy
- 破壊はかいHakaidestruction, disruption
- 破損はそんHasondamage, breakage
- 病やまいYamaiillness, disease
- 勝利しょうりShourivictory, triumph, win
- 決断けつだんKetsudandecision, determination
- 業者ぎょうしゃGyoushatrader, dealer, businessperson
- 不明ふめいFumeiunclear, obscure, indistinct
- 再さいSaire-, again
- たどり着くたどりつくTadoritsukuto (finally) arrive at, to reach (at last), to (manage to) get to
- 逃げ出すにげだすNigedasuto run away, to flee, to make off
- 保護ほごHogoprotection, safeguard, guardianship
- 甘えるあまえるAmaeruto behave like a spoiled child, to fawn on
- デザインDezaindesign
- 報道ほうどうHoudoureport (of news), reporting, news
- 恋するこいするKoisuruto fall in love (with), to love
- 伴うともなうTomonauto accompany, to go hand in hand with, to be consequent upon
- 弾くはじくHajikuto flip, to snap, to flick
- 罰ばちBachi(divine) punishment, curse, retribution
- 御ごGohonorific/polite/humble prefix
- 人目ひとめHitome(public) notice, attention, public eye
- どうにかDounikain some way or other, one way or another, somehow
- 難いかたいKataidifficult, hard
- 角かくKakuangle
- 技わざWazatechnique, art, skill
- 込めるこめるKomeruto load (a gun, etc.), to charge
- 控えるひかえるHikaeruto be temperate in, to refrain, to abstain
- 偽物にせものNisemonospurious article, forgery, counterfeit
- 採用さいようSaiyouuse, adoption, acceptance
- 枚まいMaicounter for thin, flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper, plates, coins)
- ポイントPointopoint (of a story, argument, etc.), key point, important part
- 資金しきんShikinfunds, capital
- 打ち合わせるうちあわせるUchiawaseruto knock together, to strike against each other, to clash
- 実じつJitsutruth, reality
- 弓ゆみYumibow (weapon)
- サンキューSankyuuthank you, thanks
- 同意どういDouiagreement, consent, approval
- 脅迫きょうはくKyouhakuthreat, menace, coercion
- 発言はつげんHatsugenstatement, remark, observation
- 事業じぎょうJigyoubusiness, enterprise, venture
- 大げさおおげさOogesaexaggerated, overdone, overblown
- 制服せいふくSeifukuuniform
- ストレスSutoresustress
- 伝説でんせつDensetsulegend, folklore, tradition
- 再会さいかいSaikaimeeting again, reunion
- 提供ていきょうTeikyouoffer, tender, providing
- 捜索そうさくSousakusearch (esp. for someone or something missing), manhunt
- 勤務きんむKinmuservice, duty, work
- 追い込むおいこむOikomuto herd, to drive, to chase
- 員いんInmember
- 手配てはいTehaiarrangement, preparations
- 一筋ひとすじHitosujione line, one stretch (e.g. of road), one strand (e.g. of hair)
- 用件ようけんYoukenbusiness, thing to be done, something that should be performed
- 大金たいきんTaikinlarge amount of money, great cost
- 家出いえでIederunning away from home, elopement
- 犠牲ぎせいGiseisacrifice
- 異動いどうIdou(personnel) change, transfer, relocation
- 復活ふっかつFukkatsurevival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.), restoration, return
- 出産しゅっさんShussanchildbirth, (giving) birth, delivery
- 推理すいりSuirireasoning, inference, deduction
- 貧乏びんぼうBinboupoverty-stricken, destitute, poor
- 混むこむKomuto be crowded, to be packed, to be congested
- 増しましMashibetter, preferable, less objectionable
- 自首じしゅJishusurrender (to the authorities), giving oneself up, turning oneself in
- 福ふくFukugood fortune, happiness, blessing
- 染みるしみるShimiruto soak (into), to permeate, to seep (in)
- 相応しいふさわしいFusawashiiappropriate, adequate, suitable
- 逃走とうそうTousouflight, desertion, escape
- 手がかりてがかりTegakariclue, lead, key
- 堂々どうどうDoudoumagnificent, grand, impressive
- 漏れるもれるMoreruto leak out, to escape, to come through
- 孤独こどくKodokusolitude, loneliness, isolation
- 肝心かんじんKanjinessential, important, crucial
- 崖がけGakecliff, precipice
- 匹ひきHikicounter for small animals
- 幹みきMikitree trunk, bole
- 挑戦ちょうせんChousenchallenge, defiance, dare
- パトカーPatokaapatrol car, police car, squad car
- 仏ふつFutsuFrance
- 根拠こんきょKonkyobasis, grounds, foundation
- 逃すのがすNogasuto miss (e.g. a chance), to lose, to let get away
- イエスIesuJesus (Christ)
- 始末しまつShimatsumanagement, dealing with, settlement
- 受かるうかるUkaruto pass (examination)
- 保険ほけんHokeninsurance
- マークMaakumark, sign, symbol
- 目覚めるめざめるMezameruto wake up, to awake
- サボるSaboruto be truant, to slack off, to play hooky
- 脆いもろいMoroibrittle, fragile, weak
- 酸化さんかSankaoxidation, oxidization
- ビジネスBijinesubusiness
- 証人しょうにんShouninwitness
- 同情どうじょうDoujousympathy, compassion, pity
- 危機ききKikicrisis, critical situation, emergency
- 倒産とうさんTousan(corporate) bankruptcy, insolvency, commercial failure
- 愚かおろかOrokafoolish, stupid, silly
- 興奮こうふんKoufunexcitement, stimulation, agitation
- 爆破ばくはBakuhadestructive blast, blowing up, explosion
- 無礼ぶれいBureirudeness, impoliteness, discourtesy
- アップAppurise, increase, raising
- 優先ゆうせんYuusenpreference, priority, precedence
- 並なみNamiaverage, medium, common
- 衣装いしょうIshouclothing, costume, outfit
- 症しょうShouillness, condition, -pathy
- セックスSekkususex, sexual intercourse
- 不審ふしんFushindoubt, suspicion, question
- 絶望ぜつぼうZetsuboudespair, hopelessness
- 策さくSakuplan, policy, means
- 殿様とのさまTonosamanobleman, dignitary, lord
- 受け止めるうけとめるUketomeruto catch, to stop the blow
- 解除かいじょKaijotermination (of a contract), cancellation, rescinding
- 操るあやつるAyatsuruto operate (e.g. a machine), to handle, to manage
- 要請ようせいYouseiappeal, call for something, request
- 恥じるはじるHajiruto feel ashamed
- 返済へんさいHensairepayment, reimbursement, refund
- 演じるえんじるEnjiruto act (a part), to play (a role)
- 抜け出すぬけだすNukedasuto slip out, to sneak away, to break free
- 導くみちびくMichibikuto guide, to lead, to show the way
- 再生さいせいSaiseirestoration to life, coming to life again, resuscitation
- 仕上げるしあげるShiageruto finish up, to complete, to finish off
- 体験たいけんTaiken(practical) experience, personal experience, hands-on experience
- 丁目ちょうめChoumedistrict of a town, city block (of irregular size)
- 派遣はけんHakendispatch, despatch, deployment
- 体力たいりょくTairyokuphysical strength, power, stamina
- 血管けっかんKekkanblood vessel, vein
- 業務ぎょうむGyoumubusiness, work, operations
- 築くきずくKizukuto build, to construct, to erect
- きっちりKitchiriexactly, precisely, punctually
- 切りきりKiriend, finish, place to stop
- 退職たいしょくTaishokuretirement, resignation
- 面会めんかいMenkaimeeting (face-to-face), seeing, visit
- 養うやしなうYashinauto support, to maintain, to provide for
- 藁わらWarastraw
- 段々だんだんDandangradually, by degrees, little by little
- 購入こうにゅうKounyuupurchase, buying
- 通常つうじょうTsuujouusual, ordinary, normal
- 把握はあくHaakugrasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.), understanding, control
- 瞑るつぶるTsuburuto close (one's eyes), to shut
- 鼾いびきIbikisnoring, snore
- ヒントHintohint, clue
- 審査しんさShinsajudging, inspection, examination
- 余暇よかYokaleisure, leisure time, spare time
- 潜入せんにゅうSennyuuinfiltration, sneaking in, going undercover
- 峰みねMinepeak, summit, ridge
- いっそIssorather, sooner, preferably
- サイズSaizusize
- ベストBesutobest
- 科かKadepartment (of a university or hospital)
- 自覚じかくJikakuself-consciousness, self-awareness
- 予感よかんYokanpresentiment, premonition, hunch
- 会見かいけんKaikeninterview, audience, meeting
- 短歌たんかTankatanka, 31-mora Japanese poem
- 戸籍こせきKosekifamily register
- 恥はじHajishame, embarrassment, disgrace
- 報酬ほうしゅうHoushuuremuneration, recompense, reward
- 失格しっかくShikkakudisqualification, elimination, incapacity
- 衝撃しょうげきShougekiimpact, shock, impulse
- 埋まるうまるUmaruto be buried, to be covered, to be surrounded
- 悪化あっかAkkadeterioration, getting worse, worsening
- 介護かいごKaigonursing, care, caregiving
- 義理ぎりGiriduty, sense of duty, honor
- 訴訟そしょうSoshoulawsuit, suit, (legal) action
- 理屈りくつRikutsutheory, reason, logic
- 確信かくしんKakushinconviction, belief, confidence
- 摘むつまむTsumamuto pinch, to hold (between one's fingers), to pick up (with chopsticks, tweezers, etc.)
- 唾つばTsubasaliva, spit, spittle
- 負かすまかすMakasuto defeat
- 給食きゅうしょくKyuushokuprovision of lunch (e.g. at office, school, etc.), providing a meal, lunch service
- 兵士へいしHeishisoldier
- 真理しんりShinritruth
- 苦しめるくるしめるKurushimeruto torment, to pain, to inflict (physical) pain
- 襟えりEricollar, lapel, neckband
- 主人公しゅじんこうShujinkouprotagonist, main character, hero
- 応募おうぼOuboapplication, subscription, entry (competition, raffle, etc.)
- 本音ほんねHonnereal intention, motive, true opinion
- 処置しょちShochimeasure, step, dealing with
- 内部ないぶNaibuinterior, inside, internal
- 滴しずくShizukudrop (e.g. of water), drip
- 仕えるつかえるTsukaeruto serve, to work for, to attend
- 転落てんらくTenrakufall, tumble, spill
- オープンOopunopening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.)
- 警戒けいかいKeikaivigilance, caution, alertness
- 自己じこJikoself, oneself
- タイムTaimutime (for, to do)
- 縁談えんだんEndanmarriage proposal, marriage talks
- 不良ふりょうFuryoubad, poor, inferior
- 設定せっていSetteiestablishment, creation, posing (a problem)
- 肺はいHailung
- モニターMonitaamonitor (device, software or person), monitoring
- 素材そざいSozaiingredient, (raw) material, resource
- 天国てんごくTengokuparadise, heaven, Kingdom of Heaven
- 登録とうろくTourokuregistration, accession, register
- 避難ひなんHinantaking refuge, finding shelter, evacuation
- 鍛えるきたえるKitaeruto forge, to temper
- 投資とうしToushiinvestment
- 拒否きょひKyohirefusal, rejection, denial
- 乗り込むのりこむNorikomuto board (a train, plane, etc.), to get into (a car), to get on (a bus)
- 総会そうかいSoukaigeneral meeting
- 負担ふたんFutanburden, load, responsibility
- 役立つやくだつYakudatsuto be useful, to be helpful, to serve the purpose
- キャリアKyariacareer, occupation
- 悪口あっこうAkkou(verbal) abuse, name-calling, abusive language
- 決意けついKetsuidecision, determination, resolution
- 特許とっきょTokkyopatent
- 脱出だっしゅつDasshutsuescape, getting away (from), getting out (of)
- 伝言でんごんDengon(verbal) message, word (from someone)
- 退学たいがくTaigakudropping out of school, withdrawal from school
- 構えるかまえるKamaeruto set up (a house, store, etc.), to build, to establish
- 貫くつらぬくTsuranukuto go through, to pierce, to penetrate
- 万人ばんにんBanninall people, everybody
- 源みなもとMinamotosource (of a river), fountainhead
- 休めるやすめるYasumeruto rest, to suspend, to give relief
- 情熱じょうねつJounetsupassion, enthusiasm, zeal
- 進行しんこうShinkoumoving forward (e.g. of a vehicle), onward movement
- 悟るさとるSatoruto sense, to perceive, to notice
- 成果せいかSeika(good) result, outcome, fruits (of one's labors)
- 選挙せんきょSenkyoelection
- 死刑しけいShikeideath penalty, capital punishment
- 逃れるのがれるNogareruto escape
- 電源でんげんDengensource of electricity, electrical power
- 察するさっするSassuruto guess, to sense, to presume
- 隠居いんきょInkyoretirement (from work), leading a quiet life (after retirement)
- 扱いあつかいAtsukaitreatment, service, dealing (with)
- スピードSupiidospeed
- しょっちゅうShotchuualways, all the time, constantly
- 意地いじIjistubbornness, obstinacy, willpower
- 英雄えいゆうEiyuuhero, heroine, great person
- 名誉めいよMeiyohonor, honour, credit
- 不動産ふどうさんFudousanreal estate
- 対処たいしょTaishodealing with, coping with
- 動揺どうようDouyoushaking, trembling, pitching
- 退くしりぞくShirizokuto step back, to move back, to retreat
- スタジオSutajiostudio
- 尊いとうといToutoiprecious, valuable, priceless
- 獣けものKemonobeast, brute, animal
- 愚痴ぐちGuchiidle complaint, grumble
- 使命しめいShimeimission, errand
- 所属しょぞくShozokubelonging to (a group, organization, etc.), affiliation (with), being attached to
- 制せいSeisystem, organization, organisation
- 引きずるひきずるHikizuruto drag, to trail, to pull along the ground
- 捧げるささげるSasageruto lift up, to hold up, to hold above eye level
- 衆しゅうShuugreat numbers (of people), numerical superiority, masses
- 乗っ取るのっとるNottoruto take possession of (forcibly), to take over (a company, account, etc.), to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.)
- 幹部かんぶKanbumanagement, (executive) staff, leaders
- ブルーBuruublue
- 諸君しょくんShokunyou (people)
- 先代せんだいSendaiprevious generation (of a family), previous head of the family, one's (late) father
- 仕入れるしいれるShiireruto buy (stock, materials, etc.), to purchase, to lay in
- 宣言せんげんSengendeclaration, proclamation, announcement
- 婿むこMukohusband, groom
- 畜生ちくしょうChikushoudamn it, damn, son of a bitch
- 崩壊ほうかいHoukaicollapse, crumbling, breaking down
- 人材じんざいJinzaicapable person, talented person
- 蜜みつMitsunectar
- 弁護べんごBengodefense, defence, pleading
- 経るへるHeruto pass, to elapse, to go by
- 節せつSetsuoccasion, time
- 読者どくしゃDokushareader
- 理論りろんRirontheory
- 青春せいしゅんSeishunyouth, adolescence, springtime of life
- 雛ひなHinayoung bird, chick, fledgling
- てっきりTekkirisurely, certainly, without doubt
- ファイトFuaitofight
- 霞むかすむKasumuto become misty, to become hazy
- 事前じぜんJizenprior, beforehand, in advance
- 入手にゅうしゅNyuushuacquisition, obtaining, procurement
- 肉体にくたいNikutaithe body, the flesh, the outer man
- カメラマンKameramanphotographer
- じっくりJikkuri(slowly and) carefully, without haste, thoroughly
- 関与かんよKanyoparticipation, taking part in, participating in
- 台本だいほんDaihonscript, libretto, scenario
- 無用むようMuyouuseless, futile
- 潮しおShiotide, current
- 未ひつじHitsujithe Sheep (eighth sign of the Chinese zodiac), the Ram, the Goat
- 何卒なにとぞNanitozoplease, kindly, I beg of you
- 戦闘せんとうSentoubattle, fight, combat
- 如何にもいかにもIkanimoindeed, really, truly
- ダウンDaunfall, decrease, drop
- 未知みちMichinot yet known, unknown, strange
- 碌なろくなRokunasatisfactory, decent, good
- おおいOoihey!, oi!, ahoy!
- にも関わらずにもかかわらずNimokakawarazuin spite of, despite, although
- 冊さつSatsucounter for books
- あっさりAssarieasily, readily, quickly
- ソースSoosusauce
- 合唱がっしょうGasshousinging together, singing in union, chorus
- 推測すいそくSuisokuguess, conjecture
- 兎角とかくTokaku(doing) various things, (doing) this and that
- 認識にんしきNinshikirecognition, awareness, perception
- 措置そちSochimeasure, step, action
- 歪むゆがむYugamuto warp, to bend, to contort
- 定めるさだめるSadameruto decide, to determine
- 意図いとItointention, aim, design
- 確定かくていKakuteidecision, settlement, confirmation
- 商しょうShouquotient
- 碌にろくにRokuni(not) well, (not) properly, (not) enough
- 如何にいかにIkanihow, in what way
- 詳細しょうさいShousaidetails, particulars, specifics
- 配置はいちHaichiarrangement (of resources), deployment, stationing
- 本名ほんみょうHonmyoureal name
- ファイルFuairufile (for holding papers)
- うんざりUnzaritedious, boring, being fed up with
- 飛んだとんだTondaunexpected, unlikely, strange
- 世代せだいSedaigeneration
- 大胆だいたんDaitanbold, daring, audacious
- 進化しんかShinkaevolution
- 逃亡とうぼうToubouescape, flight, running away
- 経過けいかKeikapassage (of time), elapsing, lapse
- 告げるつげるTsugeruto tell, to inform, to announce
- 志こころざしKokorozashiwill, resolution, intention
- 情けなさけNasakepity, sympathy, compassion
- 赤字あかじAkaji(being in) the red, deficit
- 受け継ぐうけつぐUketsuguto inherit, to succeed, to take over
- 若しくはもしくはMoshikuhaor, otherwise
- 届とどけTodokereport, notification, registration
- 密かひそかHisokasecret, private, surreptitious
- 合併がっぺいGappeimerger (of companies, towns, etc.), combination, union
- 果てるはてるHateruto end, to be finished, to be exhausted
- 疑惑ぎわくGiwakudoubt, misgivings, distrust
- 脚本きゃくほんKyakuhonscript, screenplay, scenario
- 忠告ちゅうこくChuukokuadvice, warning
- 無念むねんMunenregret, chagrin, mortification
- コーナーKoonaacorner, bend, turn
- 出演しゅつえんShutsuenappearance (in a film, play, TV show, etc.), performance
- 手遅れておくれTeokurebeing too late, losing one's final chance
- 設置せっちSetchiestablishment, institution
- 網あみAminet, netting
- 刺とげTogethorn, spine, prickle
- 限定げんていGenteilimit, restriction
- 費ひHicost, expense
- 阻止そしSoshiobstruction, prevention, hindrance
- 閉鎖へいさHeisaclosing, closure
- 権力けんりょくKenryoku(political) power, authority, influence
- 公開こうかいKoukaiopening to the public, making available to the public, exhibiting
- 明かすあかすAkasuto pass (the night), to spend
- 収まるおさまるOsamaruto fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.), to be contained within, to fall within (e.g. a budget)
- 追跡ついせきTsuisekichase, pursuit, tracking
- 挑むいどむIdomuto challenge to (a fight, game, etc.), to throw down the gauntlet, to contend for
- 同どうDouthe same, the said
- 値あたいAtaiprice, cost
- 拘束こうそくKousokurestriction, restraint, binding
- 作用さようSayouaction, operation, process
- 半端はんぱHanparemnant, fragment, incomplete set
- 繊維せんいSenifibre, fiber
- 道場どうじょうDoujoudojo, hall used for martial arts training
- 細胞さいぼうSaiboucell
- 情じょうJoufeelings, emotion, sentiment
- 拘るこだわるKodawaruto be obsessive (about), to be overly concerned (with), to fuss (over)
- 気楽きらくKirakucarefree, comfortable, at ease
- 前提ぜんていZenteicondition, assumption, prerequisite
- 荒らすあらすArasuto lay waste, to devastate, to damage
- コメントKomentocomment
- 課題かだいKadaisubject, theme, issue
- 排除はいじょHaijoexclusion, removal, elimination
- 判決はんけつHanketsujudicial decision, judgement, judgment
- 浜はまHamabeach, seashore
- 何だかんだなんだかんだNandakandasomething or other, one thing or another, this or that
- 感染かんせんKanseninfection, contagion, becoming infected
- 固めるかためるKatameruto harden, to freeze, to strengthen
- 余程よほどYohodovery, greatly, much
- 記すしるすShirusuto write down, to note down, to jot down
- 尚更なおさらNaosarastill more, even more, all the more
- 同居どうきょDoukyoliving together, coexistence
- メーカーMeekaamanufacturer (esp. a major company), producer, maker
- 料りょうRyoufee, charge, rate
- 欠くかくKakuto chip, to nick, to break
- 残酷ざんこくZankokucruel, brutal, ruthless
- 水田すいでんSuiden(water-filled) paddy field
- 対決たいけつTaiketsuconfrontation, showdown
- 発作ほっさHossafit, attack, spasm
- ゆとりYutorielbowroom, leeway, room
- 研ぐとぐToguto sharpen, to hone, to whet
- 暗殺あんさつAnsatsuassassination
- 誤るあやまるAyamaruto make a mistake (in), to commit an error, to do incorrectly
- 剥げるはげるHageruto peel off, to come off, to flake off
- 切ないせつないSetsunaipainful, heartrending, trying
- 過ちあやまちAyamachifault, error, indiscretion
- 渋いしぶいShibuiastringent, bitter, puckery
- 官僚かんりょうKanryoubureaucrat, government official, bureaucracy
- 欲望よくぼうYokuboudesire, appetite, lust
- お産おさんOsan(giving) birth, childbirth, delivery
- 頑固がんこGankostubborn, obstinate, pigheaded
- 背くそむくSomukuto run counter to, to go against, to disobey
- 竿さおSaorod, pole
- 弱るよわるYowaruto weaken, to grow weak, to wane
- 法廷ほうていHouteicourt (of law), courtroom
- 乱れるみだれるMidareruto be disordered, to be disarranged, to be disarrayed
- 率いるひきいるHikiiruto lead, to spearhead (a group), to command (troops)
- 憎しみにくしみNikushimihatred
- 協会きょうかいKyoukaiassociation, society, organization
- ロープRoopurope
- 再現さいげんSaigenreappearance, reemergence, return
- 放置ほうちHouchileaving as is, leaving alone, leaving unattended
- 演出えんしゅつEnshutsudirection (of a play, film, etc.), production
- 定食ていしょくTeishokuset meal, special (of the day)
- グレーGureegrey, gray
- 見合いみあいMiai(formal) meeting with a view to marriage, interview with a prospective spouse
- 独自どくじDokujioriginal, unique, distinctive
- 顎あごAgojaw, chin
- 放棄ほうきHoukiabandonment, renouncement, renunciation
- 断つたつTatsuto sever, to cut off
- 改革かいかくKaikakureform, reformation, reorganization
- コントロールKontoroorucontrol
- 逆転ぎゃくてんGyakutenreversal (of a situation), turnaround, turnabout
- 視野しやShiyafield of vision, view
- 巻まきMakiroll (e.g. of cloth)
- 早急そうきゅうSoukyuuimmediate, prompt, quick
- タイトルTaitorutitle
- 漕ぐこぐKoguto row, to paddle, to scull
- 修行しゅぎょうShugyoutraining, practice, discipline
- 問い合わせるといあわせるToiawaseruto enquire, to inquire, to seek information
- 儚いはかないHakanaifleeting, transient, short-lived
- 襲撃しゅうげきShuugeki(surprise) attack, assault, raid
- 盾たてTateshield, buckler, escutcheon
- 差し出すさしだすSashidasuto hold out, to extend (e.g. a hand)
- 満たすみたすMitasuto satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.), to meet (e.g. demands), to fulfill
- 整えるととのえるTotonoeruto put in order, to arrange, to tidy up
- 強制きょうせいKyouseicompulsion, coercion, forcing (to do)
- 状じょうJouform, shape, appearance
- 走行そうこうSoukourunning (of a car, bus, etc.), traveling, travelling
- 騒動そうどうSoudouriot, rebellion, turmoil
- 保管ほかんHokancharge, custody, safekeeping
- 麻酔ますいMasuianaesthesia, anesthesia
- 誘導ゆうどうYuudouguidance, leading, induction
- 所持しょじShojipossession, having (on one's person), carrying (with one)
- 辿るたどるTadoruto follow (a road, path, etc.), to trace
- 専用せんようSenyou(one's) exclusive use, private use, personal use
- 妨害ぼうがいBougaiobstruction, hindrance, blocking
- 惑星わくせいWakuseiplanet
- ややこしいYayakoshiicomplicated, complex, intricate
- 経費けいひKeihiexpenses, expenditure, outgoings
- 指揮しきShikicommand, direction, supervision
- 脈みゃくMyakupulse
- 有機ゆうきYuukiorganic
- 癌がんGancancer
- 究極きゅうきょくKyuukyokuultimate, final, last
- ポーズPoozupose
- 打ち切るうちきるUchikiruto stop, to abort, to discontinue
- 達成たっせいTasseiachievement, attainment, accomplishment
- 定年ていねんTeinen(compulsory) retirement age, age limit
- 部門ぶもんBumondivision (of a larger group), branch, field
- 心強いこころづよいKokorozuyoiheartening, reassuring
- 対話たいわTaiwadialogue, conversation, talk
- 背後はいごHaigoback, rear
- 再建さいけんSaikenrebuilding, reconstruction, rehabilitation
- 出品しゅっぴんShuppinexhibiting, showing, putting on display
- 添えるそえるSoeruto garnish, to accompany (as a card does a gift)
- 富とみTomiriches, wealth, fortune
- ホールHooruhall (dance, concert, etc.)
- 怯えるおびえるObieruto become frightened, to be frightened (of), to be scared (of)
- 辛抱しんぼうShinboupatience, endurance, perseverance
- 像ぞうZouimage, figure, statue
- 刃はHaedge (of a knife or sword), blade
- 現地げんちGenchiactual place, actual location, the spot
- 一連いちれんIchirenseries, chain, sequence
- 雅致がちGachiartistry, good taste, elegance
- 自我じがJigaego
- 根本こんぽんKonponroot, source, origin
- 申し出るもうしでるMoushideruto offer, to propose, to suggest
- 弄るいじるIjiruto finger, to touch, to play with
- 組み合わせるくみあわせるKumiawaseruto put together, to combine, to join together
- 総そうSouwhole, total, gross
- 芝しばShibalawn, sod, turf
- 無論むろんMuronof course, certainly, naturally
- 打ち込むうちこむUchikomuto drive in (a nail, stake, etc.), to hammer in
- 滅ぼすほろぼすHorobosuto destroy, to overthrow, to wreck
- 無能むのうMunouincompetence, inefficiency, inability
- 同志どうしDoushilike-mindedness, (being of the) same mind, shared sentiment
- 只管ひたすらHitasuraintently, single-mindedly, devotedly
- 刑けいKeipenalty, sentence, punishment
- 製せいSeimake, manufacture, -made
- 出動しゅつどうShutsudoumobilization, going into action, being dispatched
- 懲りるこりるKoriruto learn by experience, to learn one's lesson, to learn the hard way
- 履歴りれきRirekipersonal history, background, career
- 打ダースDaasudozen
- 劇団げきだんGekidantroupe, theatrical company
- 心中しんじゅうShinjuudouble suicide, lovers' suicide
- 天井てんじょうTenjouceiling
- 異議いぎIgiobjection, dissent, protest
- 経歴けいれきKeirekipersonal history, background, career
- 突破とっぱToppabreaking through, breakthrough, penetration
- 昇進しょうしんShoushinpromotion, advancement, rising in rank
- 破裂はれつHaretsubursting, rupture, explosion
- 飲み込むのみこむNomikomuto swallow, to gulp down
- ジャンプJanpujump
- 杖つえTsuecane, walking stick, staff
- 無意味むいみMuiminonsense, no meaning, meaningless
- 片思いかたおもいKataomoiunrequited love, one-sided love
- 業績ぎょうせきGyousekiachievement, performance, results
- 損失そんしつSonshitsuloss (of assets, profit, etc.)
- 仕組みしくみShikumistructure, construction, arrangement
- お使いおつかいOtsukaierrand, mission, going on an errand
- デザートDezaatodessert
- 到底とうていToutei(cannot) possibly, (not) by any means, (not) at all
- 未練みれんMirenlingering attachment, lingering affection, regret
- 枠わくWakuframe, framework
- 臆病おくびょうOkubyoucowardly, timid, easily frightened
- 獲物えものEmonoprey, catch, kill
- 進展しんてんShintenprogress, development
- 戦力せんりょくSenryokuwar potential, military strength, fighting power
- 特集とくしゅうTokushuufeature (e.g. newspaper), special edition, report
- レースReesurace
- 経緯けいいKeiidetails, particulars, sequence of events
- 誠実せいじつSeijitsusincere, honest, faithful
- 同盟どうめいDoumeialliance, union, league
- 行員こういんKouinbank clerk
- 指図さしずSashizudirections, instructions, orders
- 膳ぜんZensmall dining table (usu. for a single person), serving tray (with legs)
- 閉口へいこうHeikouto be stumped, to be at a loss, to be at one's wits' end
- 抗議こうぎKougiprotest, objection
- 達者たっしゃTasshain good health, healthy, well
- 蝶ちょうChoubutterfly
- 長官ちょうかんChoukansecretary (government), director, chief
- 追及ついきゅうTsuikyuuinvestigation (e.g. into someone's guilt), questioning, pressing
- 権けんKenright (to do something)
- 身近みぢかMijikanear oneself, close to one, familiar
- 稍ややYayaa little, partially, somewhat
- 画かくKakustroke (of a kanji)
- カクテルKakuterucocktail
- 自立じりつJiritsuindependence, self-reliance
- 進路しんろShinroroute, course, path
- 名簿めいぼMeiboregister of names, list of names, roll
- 育成いくせいIkuseirearing, training, nurture
- オレンジOrenjiorange (fruit, colour)
- 規模きぼKiboscale, scope, plan
- 退治たいじTaijiextermination, elimination, eradication
- 尽きるつきるTsukiruto be used up, to be run out, to be exhausted
- 成り立つなりたつNaritatsuto consist of, to be made up of, to be composed of
- 正常せいじょうSeijounormal, regular
- 庶民しょみんShomincommon people, ordinary people, masses
- 番目ばんめBanmethe nth ...
- 財ざいZaifortune, riches
- ゲストGesutoguest
- 切り替えるきりかえるKirikaeruto change, to switch, to change over (to)
- 総合そうごうSougousynthesis, combination, integration
- 年頃としごろToshigoroapproximate age, apparent age
- 愛想あいそAisoamiability, friendliness, affability
- 調理ちょうりChouricooking, food preparation
- 同感どうかんDoukansame feeling, same sentiment, same opinion
- 交わすかわすKawasuto exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.)
- 短大たんだいTandaijunior college, vocationally oriented post-secondary institution offering two or three-year programs
- 立ち寄るたちよるTachiyoruto drop in (at), to drop by, to call at
- 票ひょうHyouvote, ballot
- 軌道きどうKidouorbit, trajectory
- 図るはかるHakaruto plan, to attempt, to devise
- 遂げるとげるTogeruto accomplish, to achieve, to carry out
- 粘るねばるNebaruto be sticky, to be adhesive
- 引き起こすひきおこすHikiokosuto cause, to induce, to bring about
- 設立せつりつSetsuritsuestablishment, founding
- 権威けんいKeniauthority, power, influence
- 強烈きょうれつKyouretsustrong, intense, severe
- 象徴しょうちょうShouchousymbol (of something abstract), emblem, (symbolic) representation
- 資産しさんShisanproperty, fortune, means
- 模範もはんMohanexemplar, model, example
- 指摘してきShitekipointing out, identification
- 躾しつけShitsukediscipline, training, teaching manners
- 問屋とんやTonyawholesale store, wholesale dealer, wholesaler
- ボルトBorutovolt
- 細工さいくSaikuwork, workmanship, craftsmanship
- 頻繁ひんぱんHinpanfrequent, incessant
- 運営うんえいUneimanagement, administration, operation
- 壕ごうGoumoat, fosse, trench
- 志望しぼうShibouwish, desire, ambition
- 弾むはずむHazumuto spring, to bound, to bounce
- 怪獣かいじゅうKaijuumonster
- 支持しじShijisupport, backing, endorsement
- 抽選ちゅうせんChuusenlottery, raffle, drawing (of lots)
- 判定はんていHanteijudgement, judgment, decision
- 滅びるほろびるHorobiruto go to ruin, to go under, to fall
- 版はんHanedition, version, printing
- 取り組むとりくむTorikumuto grapple with, to wrestle with, to engage in a bout
- 白状はくじょうHakujouconfession
- 開催かいさいKaisaiholding (a conference, exhibition, etc.), opening, hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
- 冴えるさえるSaeruto be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.), to be bright, to be vivid
- 惜しむおしむOshimuto spare, to grudge, to be sparing (with)
- 辞退じたいJitaideclining, refusal, nonacceptance
- 対抗たいこうTaikouopposition, rivalry, competition
- 獲得かくとくKakutokuacquisition, possession
- 主演しゅえんShuenstarring (in a film, play, etc.), playing the leading part
- 玄人くろうとKuroutoexpert, professional, master
- 手分けてわけTewakedivision of work, sharing out the work, splitting into groups (e.g. to search for someone)
- 矢やYaarrow
- 嫌らしいいやらしいIyarashiiunpleasant, disagreeable, nasty
- 免れるまぬがれるManugareruto escape (disaster, death, etc.), to be saved from, to be rescued from
- 乳ちちChichimilk
- 予めあらかじめArakajimebeforehand, in advance, ahead of time
- 圧力あつりょくAtsuryokupressure
- 護衛ごえいGoeiguard, convoy, escort
- 化けるばけるBakeruto take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.), to assume the shape of, to turn oneself into
- 老けるふけるFukeruto age, to grow old (esp. in appearance), to show marks of age
- 加工かこうKakoumanufacturing, processing, treatment
- 悪者わるものWarumonobad guy, villain, evildoer
- 公演こうえんKouenpublic performance
- 充実じゅうじつJuujitsufullness, completeness, perfection
- 余地よちYochiplace, room, margin
- 意向いこうIkouintention, inclination, mind
- 好意こういKouikindness, favor, favour
- 侮辱ぶじょくBujokuinsult, affront, slight
- 要望ようぼうYouboudemand for, request
- 凌ぐしのぐShinoguto endure, to keep out (e.g. rain), to stave off (e.g. starvation)
- 降伏こうふくKoufukusurrender, capitulation, submission
- 視察しさつShisatsuinspection, observation
- 態勢たいせいTaiseiattitude, posture, preparedness
- 投げ出すなげだすNagedasuto throw down, to throw out, to stretch out (one's legs)
- 高まるたかまるTakamaruto rise, to swell, to be promoted
- 賄うまかなうMakanauto supply (goods, money, etc.), to cover (costs), to pay
- 貴族きぞくKizokunobility, aristocracy, peerage
- 上昇じょうしょうJoushourising, ascending, climbing
- 装備そうびSoubiequipment
- 沼ぬまNumamarsh, swamp, wetland
- 面するめんするMensuruto face on, to look out on to
- 全滅ぜんめつZenmetsutotal destruction, complete destruction, annihilation
- カルテKarutepatient's chart, clinical records
- 工作こうさくKousakuhandicraft
- ニューNyuunew
- 共感きょうかんKyoukansympathy, empathy, response
- 禁じるきんじるKinjiruto forbid, to ban, to prohibit
- 嘆くなげくNagekuto lament, to grieve, to regret
- 提示ていじTeijipresentation (of a passport, ID, etc.), showing, production (e.g. of documents)
- 不在ふざいFuzaiabsence
- レッスンRessunlesson
- 広まるひろまるHiromaruto spread, to be propagated
- 反撃はんげきHangekicounterattack, counteroffensive, counterblow
- 起点きてんKitenstarting point, origin
- 嘸さぞSazosurely, certainly, no doubt
- 個性こせいKoseiindividuality, personality, quirk
- 手当てあてTeatesalary, pay, compensation
- 華やかはなやかHanayakabright and beautiful, gorgeous, showy
- 固定こていKoteifixing (in place), being fixed (in place), securing
- 名付けるなづけるNazukeruto name, to call, to christen
- 災害さいがいSaigaicalamity, disaster, misfortune
- 連邦れんぽうRenpoufederation (of states), confederation, commonwealth
- 農場のうじょうNoujoufarm (agriculture)
- 封鎖ふうさFuusablockade, lockdown, sealing off (an area)
- 盛大せいだいSeidaigrand, magnificent, lavish
- メディアMedeiamedia
- 手元てもとTemotoat hand, on hand, nearby
- 中継ちゅうけいChuukeirelay, hook-up
- 施すほどこすHodokosuto give (time, money, goods), to donate
- 権限けんげんKengenpower, authority, jurisdiction
- 寝かせるねかせるNekaseruto put to bed, to let sleep
- 押し込むおしこむOshikomuto push into, to cram into, to stuff into
- 腫れるはれるHareruto swell (from inflammation), to become swollen
- 何れ何れどれどれDoredorewhich
- 職務しょくむShokumuprofessional duties
- 粋いきIkichic, smart, stylish
- 染めるそめるSomeruto dye, to colour, to color
- 秩序ちつじょChitsujoorder, discipline, regularity
- シートShiitoseat
- 偽造ぎぞうGizouforgery, counterfeiting, fabrication
- 高原こうげんKougentableland, plateau
- 照明しょうめいShoumeiillumination, lighting
- しくじるShikujiruto fail, to blunder, to mess up
- 三味線しゃみせんShamisenshamisen, samisen, three-stringed Japanese lute
- ペアPeapair, set of two
- 外来がいらいGairaiforeign, imported
- 人格じんかくJinkakupersonality, character, individuality
- 兵器へいきHeikiarms, weapon, ordnance
- 効率こうりつKouritsuefficiency
- 悲惨ひさんHisandisastrous, tragic, miserable
- 取り除くとりのぞくTorinozokuto remove, to deinstall, to take away
- 家来けらいKerairetainer, vassal, follower
- 葬るほうむるHoumuruto bury, to inter, to entomb
- 満月まんげつMangetsufull moon
- 落下らっかRakkafall, drop, descent
- 助言じょげんJogenadvice, counsel, suggestion
- 麻痺まひMahiparalysis, palsy, stupor
- 丈たけTakeheight, stature
- 畳じょうJoutatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
- 非難ひなんHinancriticism, blame, censure
- 未熟みじゅくMijukuunripe, green, immature
- スペースSupeesuspace, room
- 圧迫あっぱくAppakupressure
- 証あかしAkashiproof, evidence, sign
- 追放ついほうTsuihouexile, banishment, eviction
- 提携ていけいTeikeicooperation, tie-up, joint business
- 消去しょうきょShoukyoerasure, deletion, elimination
- 存続そんぞくSonzokucontinuance, survival, persistence
- 咎めるとがめるTogameruto blame, to reproach, to censure
- 文書ぶんしょBunshodocument, writing, letter
- レディーRedeiilady
- 軽蔑けいべつKeibetsucontempt, scorn, disdain
- 見落とすみおとすMiotosuto overlook, to fail to notice, to miss (seeing)
- 本能ほんのうHonnouinstinct
- 執着しゅうちゃくShuuchakuattachment, adhesion, insistence
- 棄権きけんKikenabstention (from voting), renunciation (of a right), withdrawal (from a contest)
- 風俗ふうぞくFuuzokumanners, customs
- バッジBajjibadge
- 仕立てるしたてるShitateruto tailor, to make (clothing)
- 観かんKanlook, appearance
- 美術びじゅつBijutsuart, fine arts
- 子息しそくShisoku(another's) son
- 信者しんじゃShinjabeliever, adherent, devotee
- チェンジChienjichange, changing
- 掲げるかかげるKakageruto put up (a notice, sign, etc.), to hang out (e.g. a banner), to fly (e.g. a flag)
- 昼飯ひるめしHirumeshilunch, midday meal
- 乱すみだすMidasuto throw into disorder, to disarrange, to disturb (order, peace, etc.)
- 臨むのぞむNozomuto look out on, to overlook, to front onto
- 虚しいむなしいMunashiiempty, void, vacant
- 掲載けいさいKeisaipublication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper), carrying (e.g. a story), running (e.g. a serial)
- 大方おおかたOokatalarge part, greater part, majority
- 柱はしらHashirapillar, post
- 転勤てんきんTenkinjob transfer, job relocation, intra-company transfer
- 誘惑ゆうわくYuuwakutemptation, allurement, lure
- 安静あんせいAnseirest, quiet, repose
- 作りつくりTsukurimaking, producing, manufacturing
- 所在しょざいShozailocation (of), position, whereabouts
- 台無しだいなしDainashispoiled, spoilt, ruined
- 問もんMoncounter for questions
- 沿うそうSouto run along, to run beside, to stick to (a line)
- 新婚しんこんShinkonnewly-wed, newly married
- 勢力せいりょくSeiryokuinfluence, power, might
- 武装ぶそうBusouarms, armament, taking up arms
- 覆面ふくめんFukumenmask, veil, disguise
- 有様ありさまArisamastate, condition, circumstances
- 革命かくめいKakumeirevolution
- 手のひらてのひらTenohirapalm (of the hand)
- 炒めるいためるItameruto fry, to saute, to stir-fry
- 背景はいけいHaikeibackground, scenery, backdrop
- 売り出すうりだすUridasuto put on the market, to put out for sale, to put on sale
- 募金ぼきんBokinfundraising, collection of contributions
- 有りのままありのままArinomamaas it is, plain (truth), bare
- 呟くつぶやくTsubuyakuto mutter, to murmur, to grumble
- 欺くあざむくAzamukuto deceive, to delude, to trick
- 雑ざつZatsurough, crude, sloppy
- 有力ゆうりょくYuuryokuinfluential, prominent, leading
- 当選とうせんTousenbeing elected
- 導入どうにゅうDounyuuintroduction, bringing in, installation
- 必然ひつぜんHitsuzeninevitable, necessary, certain
- お負けおまけOmakesomething thrown in (with a purchase), something extra, free gift
- 不当ふとうFutouunfair, unjust, wrongful
- 丸ごとまるごとMarugotoin its entirety, whole, wholly
- 日頃ひごろHigorousually, habitually, always
- 配慮はいりょHairyoconsideration, concern, attention
- 露つゆTsuyudew
- ベースBeesubase, basis, theme
- 操縦そうじゅうSoujuusteering, piloting, flying
- 相場そうばSoubamarket price
- 思考しこうShikouthought, consideration, thinking
- 指令しれいShireiorder, directive, instructions
- 頂いただきItadakicrown (of head), summit (of mountain), spire
- マッサージMassaajimassage
- 在庫ざいこZaikostock, inventory
- 唱えるとなえるTonaeruto recite, to chant
- 跡継ぎあとつぎAtotsugiheir, inheritor
- 膜まくMakumembrane, film
- 一心いっしんIsshinone mind
- 原作げんさくGensakuoriginal work
- 調停ちょうていChouteiarbitration, conciliation, mediation
- 取り寄せるとりよせるToriyoseruto order, to send away for, to have (something) sent to one
- 赴任ふにんFuninmoving to a different location to start a new job, (proceeding to) new appointment
- ブザーBuzaabuzzer, personal alarm (loud buzzer to attract attention in case of attack)
- 値打ちねうちNeuchivalue, worth, merit
- アプローチApuroochiapproach (to a problem, issue, etc.)
- 荷にNiload, baggage, cargo
- 田園でんえんDenenthe country, countryside, rural districts
- 味覚みかくMikaku(sense of) taste, palate
- 燃料ねんりょうNenryoufuel
- 経路けいろKeirocourse, route, path
- 試みるこころみるKokoromiruto try, to attempt, to have a go (at)
- 先行せんこうSenkougoing ahead, going first
- 対等たいとうTaitouequality (esp. of status), equal footing, equal terms
- 利子りしRishiinterest (on a deposit, loan, etc.)
- 気まぐれきまぐれKimagurewhim, caprice, fancy
- 引き上げるひきあげるHikiageruto pull up, to drag up, to lift up
- タレントTarento(TV or radio) entertainer, television personality, radio personality
- 一面いちめんIchimenone face, one surface
- 快いこころよいKokoroyoipleasant, agreeable, comfortable
- 無言むごんMugonsilence (not speaking), muteness
- ロマンチックRomanchikkuromantic
- 正当せいとうSeitoujust, justifiable, right
- 妥協だきょうDakyoucompromise, giving in
- 値するあたいするAtaisuruto be worth, to be worthy of, to deserve
- 鮮やかあざやかAzayakavivid, bright, brilliant
- 大概たいがいTaigaigenerally, mainly, usually
- 破棄はきHakitearing up and discarding (e.g. documents), destruction
- 威力いりょくIryokupower, might, authority
- パジャマPajamapajamas, pyjamas
- 心地ここちKokochifeeling, sensation, mood
- 反発はんぱつHanpatsuopposition, rebellion, revolt
- ポジションPojishonposition
- 束縛そくばくSokubakurestraint, restriction, fetters
- 単独たんどくTandokusole, single, solo
- 絶えるたえるTaeruto die out, to peter out, to become extinct
- 点検てんけんTenkendetailed inspection, thorough examination, checking
- 独占どくせんDokusenmonopoly, monopolization, exclusivity
- 勇敢ゆうかんYuukanbrave, courageous, gallant
- 決勝けっしょうKesshoudecision of a contest
- 誤魔化すごまかすGomakasuto deceive, to cheat, to swindle
- 最善さいぜんSaizenthe very best, utmost
- 上陸じょうりくJourikulanding, going ashore, disembarkation
- 進出しんしゅつShinshutsuadvance (into a new market, industry, etc.), expansion (into), launch (into)
- ドリルDorirudrill bit, drill
- 運用うんようUnyoumaking use of, application, practical use
- 看護かんごKangonursing, (army) nurse
- 形成けいせいKeiseiformation, molding, making (up)
- 蜂蜜はちみつHachimitsuhoney
- 領地りょうちRyouchiterritory, dominion, grounds (e.g. school)
- 若干じゃっかんJakkansome, few, a number of
- 上空じょうくうJoukuusky, the skies, high-altitude sky
- ズバリZubaridecisively, decidedly, boldly
- 強請るねだるNedaruto beg, to pester, to plead
- 診療しんりょうShinryoudiagnosis and treatment, medical care
- 無効むこうMukouinvalid, void, ineffective
- ジャンボJanbojumbo, jumbo-sized
- タイマーTaimaatimer, time switch
- 手錠てじょうTejouhandcuffs, manacles
- 腸ちょうChouintestine, bowel
- 偏見へんけんHenkenprejudice, bias, distorted view
- 格かくKakustatus, position, rank
- 迅速じんそくJinsoku(very) quick, rapid, swift
- 福祉ふくしFukushiwelfare, well-being, social welfare
- 仏像ぶつぞうButsuzoustatue of Buddha, image of Buddha, Buddhist statue
- 紛れるまぎれるMagireruto disappear into, to be lost in, to slip into
- 断言だんげんDangenassertion, declaration, affirmation
- 着陸ちゃくりくChakurikulanding, alighting, touch down
- 廃止はいしHaishiabolition, discontinuance, discontinuation
- 慎むつつしむTsutsushimuto be careful, to be discreet
- コンタクトKontakutocontact, touch
- 柵さくSakufence, paling, railing
- 並びにならびにNarabiniand (also), both ... and, as well as
- 極端きょくたんKyokutanextreme, extremity
- 特技とくぎTokugispecial skill
- 漂うただようTadayouto drift, to float
- 募るつのるTsunoruto become stronger, to grow in intensity, to grow violent
- 実態じったいJittaitrue state, actual condition, reality
- 宿命しゅくめいShukumeifate, destiny, predestination
- ホースHoosuhose
- 沈めるしずめるShizumeruto sink (e.g. a ship), to submerge
- 承諾しょうだくShoudakuconsent, approval, acceptance
- 心細いこころぼそいKokorobosoihelpless, forlorn, hopeless
- 乱用らんようRanyouabuse, misuse, misappropriation
- 見方みかたMikataviewpoint, point of view, way of looking (at something)
- 設けるもうけるMoukeruto prepare, to provide
- 壮大そうだいSoudaimagnificent, grand, majestic
- 拒絶きょぜつKyozetsurefusal, rejection
- 合意ごういGoui(coming to an) agreement, consent, mutual understanding
- 深めるふかめるFukameruto deepen, to heighten, to intensify
- 滞納たいのうTainoufalling behind (with a payment), being in arrears, non-payment
- 直感ちょっかんChokkanintuition, instinct, hunch
- 領域りょういきRyouikiterritory, domain
- 干渉かんしょうKanshouinterference, intervention, meddling
- 神聖しんせいShinseiholiness, sacredness, sanctity
- 家畜かちくKachikudomestic animals, livestock, cattle
- 急かすせかすSekasuto hurry (up), to urge on, to press
- 私物しぶつShibutsuprivate property, personal belongings, personal effects
- 人体じんたいJintaihuman body
- 到達とうたつToutatsureaching, attaining, arrival
- 結晶けっしょうKesshoucrystal, crystallization, crystallisation
- 合成ごうせいGouseicomposition, synthesis, compounding
- 不吉ふきつFukitsuominous, sinister, unlucky
- 褒美ほうびHoubireward, prize
- 鬱陶しいうっとうしいUttoushiigloomy (e.g. mood), depressing
- 階級かいきゅうKaikyuu(social) class
- 住じゅうJuudwelling, living
- 弁償べんしょうBenshoucompensation, indemnification, reparation
- 禁物きんもつKinmotsuthing that should be (carefully) avoided, no-no, thing to definitely not do
- 内臓ないぞうNaizouinternal organs, viscera
- 養護ようごYougonursing, (protective) care
- タワーTawaatower
- 式場しきじょうShikijouceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral), hall for ceremonies, place of ceremony
- 反するはんするHansuruto be contrary (to), to go against, to run counter (to)
- 負傷ふしょうFushouinjury, wound
- 過多かたKataexcess, surplus, superabundance
- 賑わうにぎわうNigiwauto be crowded with people, to be bustling with
- 卑しいいやしいIyashiilowborn, humble, lowly
- 齎すもたらすMotarasuto bring (news, knowledge, etc.), to introduce
- 規制きせいKiseiregulation, (traffic) policing, control
- 軍艦ぐんかんGunkanwarship, battleship
- 暴動ぼうどうBoudouinsurrection, riot, uprising
- 孤立こりつKoritsuisolation, being alone, being friendless
- 抗争こうそうKousourivalry, feud, conflict
- 飼育しいくShiikubreeding, raising, rearing
- 受け付けるうけつけるUketsukeruto accept, to receive (an application), to take up
- 紳士しんしShinshigentleman
- 本場ほんばHonbahome (of something), place famous for its ..., center (e.g. of manufacture)
- 営むいとなむItonamuto run (a business), to operate, to conduct
- 気軽きがるKigarucarefree, buoyant, lighthearted
- 向きむきMukidirection, orientation, aspect
- 授けるさずけるSazukeruto grant, to give, to confer
- 染まるそまるSomaruto be dyed
- 黄金おうごんOugongold (Au)
- 手順てじゅんTejunprocess, procedure, sequence
- 熱意ねついNetsuizeal, enthusiasm, ardor
- 捕獲ほかくHokakucapture, seizure
- 感触かんしょくKanshokufeel (of something), touch, texture
- 見苦しいみぐるしいMigurushiiunsightly, ugly, unseemly
- 賢明けんめいKenmeiwise, sensible, well-advised
- 象しょうShouform, shape, figure
- グラフGurafugraph, chart, diagram
- パチンコPachinkopachinko, mechanical gambling game superficially resembling pinball
- 健全けんぜんKenzenhealthy, sound, wholesome
- 酪農らくのうRakunoudairy farming
- キャッチKyatchicatch, catching, obtaining (e.g. information)
- 改まるあらたまるAratamaruto be renewed, to change
- 再発さいはつSaihatsureturn, relapse, recurrence
- 人柄ひとがらHitogarapersonality, character, personal appearance
- 政権せいけんSeiken(political) administration, political power
- 版画はんがHangawoodcut, woodblock print, art print
- 本質ほんしつHonshitsuessence, true nature, substance
- 制するせいするSeisuruto hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle
- 鈍感どんかんDonkanthickheaded, insensitive, dull
- 揺さぶるゆさぶるYusaburuto shake, to jolt, to rock
- 暴露ばくろBakurodisclosure, exposure, revelation
- 中断ちゅうだんChuudaninterruption, suspension, break
- 敏感びんかんBinkansensitive, alert, aware
- 原点げんてんGentenstarting point, origin, beginning
- 使用人しようにんShiyouninemployee, servant
- 投入とうにゅうTounyuuthrowing in, inserting, depositing (e.g. a ballot)
- 強行きょうこうKyoukouforcing (e.g. a vote), carrying out (forcibly), pushing ahead (with)
- 折り返すおりかえすOrikaesuto turn up (hem, sleeves, etc.), to fold back (e.g. page)
- 大幅おおはばOohababig, large, drastic
- 品質ひんしつHinshitsuquality (of a product or a service)
- 悉くことごとくKotogotokualtogether, entirely
- 拡散かくさんKakusanspreading, disseminating, scattering
- 規定きていKiteistipulation, prescription, provision
- 繁盛はんじょうHanjouprosperity, flourishing, thriving
- 依存いぞんIzondependence, reliance
- 携わるたずさわるTazusawaruto engage in, to participate in, to take part in
- 孤児こじKojiorphan
- 事項じこうJikoumatter, item, facts
- 紛失ふんしつFunshitsuloss, going missing
- 両立りょうりつRyouritsucompatibility, coexistence, standing together
- 好評こうひょうKouhyoufavorable reception, good reputation, popularity
- 小銭こぜにKozenismall change, pocket change, coins
- 壺つぼTsubopot, jar, vase
- 覆すくつがえすKutsugaesuto overturn, to capsize, to upset
- 無茶苦茶むちゃくちゃMuchakuchanonsensical, unreasonable, absurd
- 予てかねてKanetepreviously, already, for some time
- アンケートAnkeetoquestionnaire, survey, poll
- コミュニケーションKomyunikeeshoncommunication
- 展示てんじTenjiexhibition, display
- 称するしょうするShousuruto call, to name
- 生理せいりSeiriphysiology
- 鳥居とりいToriitorii (Shinto shrine archway)
- 牧師ぼくしBokushipastor, minister, clergyman
- 微かかすかKasukafaint, dim, weak
- 火星かせいKaseiMars (planet)
- 該当がいとうGaitoucorresponding to, being applicable to, being relevant to
- 栽培さいばいSaibaicultivation
- 錯覚さっかくSakkakuillusion, hallucination
- 治安ちあんChianpublic order, public peace, public security
- 征服せいふくSeifukuconquest, subjugation
- 編へんHencompilation (of a text), editing
- 預金よきんYokindeposit, bank account
- きっぱりKippariclearly, plainly, distinctly
- 核かくKakustone (of a fruit), pit, pip
- 梅干しうめぼしUmeboshiumeboshi, pickled dried ume, pickled dried plum
- 良好りょうこうRyoukougood, fine, excellent
- 記載きさいKisaimention (in a document), record, entry
- 雇用こようKoyouemployment, hire
- 放出ほうしゅつHoushutsuemission, release, radiation
- お襁褓おむつOmutsudiaper, nappy
- 途絶えるとだえるTodaeruto stop, to cease, to come to an end
- 了承りょうしょうRyoushouacknowledgement, acknowledgment, understanding
- 司法しほうShihouadministration of justice, judicature
- 取り分けとりわけToriwakeespecially, particularly, above all
- 声明せいめいSeimeideclaration, statement, proclamation
- 野心やしんYashinambition, aspiration
- 結びつくむすびつくMusubitsukuto be related, to be connected, to be joined together
- 趣おもむきOmomukimeaning, tenor, gist
- 小切手こぎってKogittecheque, check
- 境遇きょうぐうKyouguuone's circumstances, environment, situation (in life)
- 税務署ぜいむしょZeimushotax office
- 待遇たいぐうTaiguutreatment, reception, service
- 補助ほじょHojoassistance, support, help
- ゼリーZeriijello, jelly, gelatin dessert
- タイムリーTaimuriitimely, well-timed
- 改良かいりょうKairyouimprovement, reform
- 任命にんめいNinmeiappointment, nomination, ordination
- 繁栄はんえいHaneiprosperity, thriving, flourishing
- 防衛ぼうえいBoueidefense, defence, protection
- 救済きゅうさいKyuusairelief, aid, help
- 精密せいみつSeimitsuprecise, exact, detailed
- 液えきEkiliquid, fluid
- 仰ぐあおぐAoguto look up (at)
- 軸じくJikuaxis, shaft, axle
- 政策せいさくSeisakupolitical measures, policy
- 中毒ちゅうどくChuudokupoisoning
- 無口むくちMukuchitaciturn, reticent, quiet
- 朗読ろうどくRoudokureading aloud, recitation
- 学歴がくれきGakurekiacademic background, academic credentials, academic record
- 股またMatagroin, thigh, crotch
- 合間あいまAimainterval, break, pause
- 対面たいめんTaimenmeeting face-to-face, seeing in person
- 沈黙ちんもくChinmokusilence, being silent, quiet
- 腿ももMomothigh
- 依然いぜんIzenstill, as yet, as it has been
- 協議きょうぎKyougiconference, consultation, discussion
- 潤ううるおうUruouto become moist, to be moistened, to become damp
- 物体ぶったいButtaiobject, body, solid
- 補充ほじゅうHojuureplenishment, supplementation, supplement
- 暦こよみKoyomicalendar, almanac
- お世辞おせじOsejiflattery, compliment
- 結成けっせいKesseiformation, combination
- 自主じしゅJishuindependence, autonomy, self-reliance
- 主催しゅさいShusaisponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices), promotion, organizing
- 復興ふっこうFukkourevival, reconstruction, restoration
- 面目めんぼくMenbokuface, honour, honor
- 利息りそくRisokuinterest (on a loan, deposit etc.)
- 理性りせいRiseireason, reasoning power, (one's) sense
- 和風わふうWafuuJapanese style
- 左利きひだりききHidarikikileft-handedness, left-handed person, left-hander
- 滑らかなめらかNamerakasmooth (of a surface), glassy, velvety
- 生まれつきうまれつきUmaretsukiby nature, by birth, naturally
- 遅らすおくらすOkurasuto delay, to postpone, to slow down
- 没収ぼっしゅうBosshuuseizure, confiscation, impounding
- 教員きょういんKyouinteacher, instructor, teaching staff
- 行政ぎょうせいGyouseiexecutive, government
- 治まるおさまるOsamaruto die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.), to calm down, to cool off
- 推進すいしんSuishinpropulsion, drive
- 復旧ふっきゅうFukkyuurestoration, restitution, rehabilitation
- 振り出しふりだしFuridashishaking (something) out
- 合致がっちGatchiagreement, concurrence, conformance
- 根回しねまわしNemawashilaying the groundwork, behind-the-scenes maneuvering, consensus-building process
- 手本てほんTehonmodel, (good) example, exemplar
- 善良ぜんりょうZenryougood (person, nature, etc.), good-natured, virtuous
- 訂正ていせいTeiseicorrection, revision, amendment
- 不景気ふけいきFukeikieconomic slump, hard times, depression
- 勧誘かんゆうKanyuuinvitation, solicitation, canvassing
- 無駄遣いむだづかいMudazukaiwaste (of money, time, etc.), squandering, frittering away
- 印鑑いんかんInkanstamp, seal
- 消息しょうそくShousokunews (from someone), letter, contact
- 統治とうちTouchirule, reign, government
- 紛らわしいまぎらわしいMagirawashiieasily mixed up (e.g. similar words), easily mistaken, confusing
- コンテストKontesutocontest
- レントゲンRentogenX-ray
- 頑丈がんじょうGanjousolid, firm, stout
- 巧妙こうみょうKoumyouingenious, skillful, clever
- つかの間つかのまTsukanomamoment, brief space of time
- 拝借はいしゃくHaishakuborrowing
- 返答へんとうHentoureply, answer
- 本体ほんたいHontaisubstance, true form, true character
- 模型もけいMokeimodel, dummy, maquette
- 回路かいろKairocircuit
- 後回しあとまわしAtomawashiputting off, postponing
- 合わすあわすAwasuto match (rhythm, speed, etc.)
- レギュラーRegyuraaregular, standard
- 取り次ぐとりつぐToritsuguto pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.), to convey, to transmit
- 街道かいどうKaidouhighway (esp. one existing from the Edo period), main road
- 知性ちせいChiseiintelligence
- 腕前うでまえUdemaeability, skill, facility
- 移住いじゅうIjuumigration, move, emigration
- 誤差ごさGosameasurement error, calculation error
- 産婦人科さんふじんかSanfujinkamaternity and gynaecology department (gynecology), department of obstetrics and gynaecology (gynecology)
- 辞職じしょくJishokuresignation
- 心がけるこころがけるKokorogakeruto keep in mind, to bear in mind, to try
- 衰えるおとろえるOtoroeruto become weak, to decline, to wear
- 先だってせんだってSendattethe other day, some time ago, recently
- 統合とうごうTougouintegration, unification, unity
- 据えるすえるSueruto place (in position), to fix, to set (e.g. table)
- 選考せんこうSenkouselection, choice, screening
- 踏まえるふまえるFumaeruto be based on, to take into account, to build upon
- 補給ほきゅうHokyuusupply, supplying, replenishment
- ちょくちょくChokuchokuoften, frequently, now and then
- ジャズJazujazz
- 引っ掛けるひっかけるHikkakeruto hang (something) on (something), to throw on (clothes)
- 処罰しょばつShobatsupunishment, penalty
- 上下うえしたUeshitatop and bottom, up and down, high and low
- 栄えるさかえるSakaeruto prosper, to flourish, to thrive
- 窮屈きゅうくつKyuukutsunarrow, tight, cramped
- 講習こうしゅうKoushuushort course, training
- 断然だんぜんDanzenfirmly, flatly, resolutely
- 特権とっけんTokkenprivilege, special right
- 連日れんじつRenjitsuday after day, every day
- 損なうそこなうSokonauto harm, to hurt, to injure
- 映えるはえるHaeruto shine, to glow
- 末期まっきMakkilast years, closing years, last days
- 良心りょうしんRyoushinconscience
- チャネルChaneruchannel
- 戸締まりとじまりTojimarilocking up (doors and windows), fastening the doors
- 削減さくげんSakugencut, reduction, curtailment
- 仲人なこうどNakoudomatchmaker
- 燃焼ねんしょうNenshouburning, combustion
- 結束けっそくKessokuunion, unity, solidarity
- 向上こうじょうKoujouelevation, rise, improvement
- 出社しゅっしゃShusshagoing to work (e.g. in the morning), coming to work
- 墜落ついらくTsuirakufall, crash (of an aircraft)
- 土木どぼくDobokuengineering works, civil engineering, public works
- 野外やがいYagaioutdoors, outside, open air
- 異論いろんIrondifferent opinion, objection
- 花びらはなびらHanabirapetal
- 収容しゅうようShuuyouaccommodation, taking in, receiving
- 物足りないものたりないMonotarinaiunsatisfied, unsatisfactory, insufficient in some way
- 侵すおかすOkasuto invade, to raid, to violate (airspace, etc.)
- 反射はんしゃHanshareflection, reverberation
- お手上げおてあげOteagebeing done for, giving up, being in a hopeless situation
- 異性いせいIseithe opposite sex
- 果てはてHateend, extremity, limit
- 花粉かふんKafunpollen
- 介入かいにゅうKainyuuintervention
- 聖書せいしょSeishoBible, the Scriptures, Holy Writ
- 罵るののしるNonoshiruto abuse (verbally), to curse at, to shout abuse at
- 要するようするYousuruto need, to demand, to take
- シナリオShinarioscript, screenplay
- 加入かにゅうKanyuujoining (a club, organization, etc.), becoming a member, entry
- 正規せいきSeikiregular, normal, formal
- 怠慢たいまんTaimannegligence, neglect, carelessness
- 不況ふきょうFukyou(economic) depression, recession, slump
- 返還へんかんHenkanreturn, restoration
- 見積もりみつもりMitsumoriestimate, estimation, valuation
- 喫茶きっさKissatea drinking
- 航海こうかいKoukai(sea) voyage, navigation, sailing
- 実践じっせんJissenpractice, putting into practice, implementation
- 他方たほうTahouone (esp. of two), the other, one way
- 優美ゆうびYuubigrace, refinement, elegance
- ポンプPonpupump
- 確立かくりつKakuritsuestablishment, settlement
- 交えるまじえるMajieruto mix, to combine, to include
- 黒字くろじKuroji(being in) the black, surplus
- 突如とつじょTotsujosuddenly, all of a sudden, unexpectedly
- 万能ばんのうBannouall-purpose, utility, universal
- 軍事ぐんじGunjimilitary affairs
- 交易こうえきKouekitrade, commerce
- 大空おおぞらOozorawide open sky, the blue, heavens
- 辻褄つじつまTsujitsumacoherence, consistency
- 点火てんかTenkaignition, lighting, firing
- 微量びりょうBiryouminuscule amount, extremely small quantity
- 鈍るにぶるNiburuto become blunt, to grow dull
- 収集しゅうしゅうShuushuucollecting, accumulating, gathering
- ブームBuumuboom, craze, fad
- 開拓かいたくKaitakureclamation (e.g. of wasteland), cultivation, development
- 細菌さいきんSaikinbacterium, bacteria, germ
- 地主じぬしJinushilandowner, landlord, landlady
- 窒息ちっそくChissokusuffocation, choking, asphyxia
- 肉親にくしんNikushinblood relationship, blood relative
- 尿にょうNyouurine
- 反響はんきょうHankyouecho, reverberation
- 武力ぶりょくBuryokuarmed might, military power, the sword
- 捕虜ほりょHoryoprisoner (of war), POW, captive
- 融通ゆうずうYuuzuulending (money, commodities, etc.), finance, loan
- ドライバーDoraibaadriver (of a vehicle), motorist
- 間柄あいだがらAidagararelationship, relation, terms (good, friendly, etc.)
- 強めるつよめるTsuyomeruto strengthen, to emphasize, to emphasise
- 取り扱うとりあつかうToriatsukauto handle, to operate (a machine, etc.), to use
- 生死せいしSeishilife and death, life or death
- 馴れ馴れしいなれなれしいNarenareshiioverly familiar, overfamiliar, too friendly
- 分子ぶんしBunshimolecule
- 安っぽいやすっぽいYasuppoicheap-looking, tawdry, insignificant
- 緩むゆるむYurumuto become loose, to slacken (e.g. rope)
- 庁ちょうChougovernment office, agency, board
- 費やすついやすTsuiyasuto spend, to expend, to consume
- ずるずるZuruzuru(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly
- 空腹くうふくKuufukuempty stomach, hunger
- 思いつきおもいつきOmoitsukiidea, plan, fancy
- 脂肪しぼうShiboufat, grease, blubber
- 不服ふふくFufukudissatisfaction, discontent, disapproval
- 取り締まるとりしまるTorishimaruto manage, to control, to supervise
- 促すうながすUnagasuto urge, to encourage, to press
- 大衆たいしゅうTaishuugeneral public, the masses
- 徴収ちょうしゅうChoushuucollection (of fees, taxes, etc.), levy
- 補償ほしょうHoshoucompensation, reparation
- 見通しみとおしMitooshiunobstructed view, perspective, visibility
- ガイドGaidoguide, tour guide, conductor
- フロントFurontofront (aspect, weather, war-front, etc.)
- 登校とうこうToukouattendance (at school), going to school
- 読み上げるよみあげるYomiageruto read out, to read aloud, to call out
- 揺らぐゆらぐYuraguto swing, to sway, to shake
- 前もってまえもってMaemottein advance, beforehand, previously
- 甥おいOinephew
- 駆けるかけるKakeruto run, to dash, to race
- 手法しゅほうShuhoutechnique, method
- 申告しんこくShinkokureport, return (e.g. tax), statement
- 無邪気むじゃきMujakiinnocent, simple-minded
- 徹するてっするTessuruto penetrate, to sink in
- 遠ざかるとおざかるToozakaruto go away, to become more distant, to fade away
- 国産こくさんKokusandomestically produced, domestic, Japanese-made
- 使い道つかいみちTsukaimichipurpose, utility, objective
- 相応そうおうSouousuitable, appropriate, befitting
- 発掘はっくつHakkutsuexcavation, exhumation, digging up
- 滅亡めつぼうMetsuboudownfall, ruin, collapse
- 逞しいたくましいTakumashiiburly, strong, sturdy
- 侵略しんりゃくShinryakuinvasion (e.g. of a country), raid, aggression
- ムードMuudomood, atmosphere
- 議題ぎだいGidaitopic of discussion, agenda
- 及びおよびOyobiand, as well as
- 差し支えるさしつかえるSashitsukaeruto interfere (with), to hinder, to be hindered (from doing)
- 上回るうわまわるUwamawaruto exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.), to surpass, to be more than
- 戦術せんじゅつSenjutsutactics
- 母校ぼこうBokoualma mater
- 無難ぶなんBunansafe (e.g. choice), secure, innocuous
- 皺しわShiwawrinkle, crease
- レバーRebaaliver
- 小児科しょうにかShounikapediatrics
- 親しむしたしむShitashimuto be intimate with, to befriend
- 知的ちてきChitekiintellectual
- 目覚ましいめざましいMezamashiiremarkable, striking, brilliant
- 案の定あんのじょうAnnojouas expected, just as one thought, as feared
- 健やかすこやかSukoyakavigorous, healthy, sound
- 真心まごころMagokorosincerity, true heart, devotion
- 一重ひとえHitoeone layer, single layer
- 桐きりKiripaulownia (Paulownia tomentosa), empress tree, foxglove tree
- 命中めいちゅうMeichuu(direct) hit, hitting the mark
- 過労かろうKarouoverwork, strain
- 上位じょういJouisuperior (in rank), top, ranking
- 申し入れるもうしいれるMoushiireruto propose, to suggest
- 徒歩とほTohowalking, going on foot
- 猛烈もうれつMouretsufierce, intense, severe
- 元素げんそGensoelement, chemical element
- ぶらぶらBuraburadangling, swaying, swinging
- 気質きしつKishitsudisposition, temperament, nature
- 吟味ぎんみGinmiclose examination, careful investigation, close inspection
- 垂れるたれるTareruto hang, to droop, to dangle
- 阻むはばむHabamuto keep someone from doing, to stop, to prevent
- 調和ちょうわChouwaharmony, accord, reconciliation
- 苗なえNaeseedling, young plant
- 割り込むわりこむWarikomuto cut into (a line, conversation, etc.), to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd), to wedge oneself into
- 移民いみんIminimmigration, emigration
- 創立そうりつSouritsuestablishment, founding, organization
- 日取りひどりHidorifixed date, appointed day
- 無知むちMuchiignorance, innocence, stupidity
- 潜るくぐるKuguruto go under, to pass under, to go through
- 渦うずUzuwhirlpool, swirl, eddy
- 家計かけいKakeihousehold economy, family finances
- 古代こだいKodaiancient times, distant past, antiquity
- ラベルRaberulabel
- 原則げんそくGensokuprinciple, general rule
- 交わるまじわるMajiwaruto cross, to intersect, to join
- 巧みたくみTakumiskillful, adroit, dexterous
- 人情にんじょうNinjouhumanity, empathy, kindness
- 帯びるおびるObiruto wear (a sword, decoration, etc.), to carry, to bear
- 貧困ひんこんHinkonpoverty, penury, need
- 容易いたやすいTayasuieasy, simple, light
- 途切れるとぎれるTogireruto break off, to come to an end, to be interrupted
- 月日がっぴGappimonth and day (of the year), (the) date
- パンクPankupuncture, flat tyre (tire), blowout
- 前例ぜんれいZenreiprecedent
- 踵かかとKakatoheel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
- 協定きょうていKyouteiarrangement, pact, agreement
- 見渡すみわたすMiwatasuto look out over, to survey (scene), to take an extensive view of
- 露骨ろこつRokotsuopen, unconcealed, undisguised
- 司るつかさどるTsukasadoruto be in charge of, to manage, to direct
- 実業家じつぎょうかJitsugyoukabusinessperson, businessman, businesswoman
- 無闇にむやみにMuyaminithoughtlessly, recklessly, rashly
- レンタカーRentakaarental car, rent-a-car, hire car
- 下痢げりGeridiarrhea, diarrhoea
- 群ぐんGungroup, bunch, crowd
- 実質じっしつJisshitsusubstance, essence
- 守備しゅびShubidefense, defence
- 物資ぶっしBusshigoods, materials, commodities
- 野生やせいYaseiwild
- 連盟れんめいRenmeileague, federation, union
- チームワークChiimuwaakuteamwork
- 概念がいねんGainengeneral idea, concept, notion
- 酸さんSanacid
- 同級どうきゅうDoukyuuthe same grade, same class
- 物好きものずきMonozuki(idle) curiosity, fancifulness, whimsy
- 奮闘ふんとうFuntoustrenuous effort, hard struggle, working hard
- 制裁せいさいSeisaisanctions, punishment
- 打撃だげきDagekiblow, shock, strike
- 控え室ひかえしつHikaeshitsuwaiting room, anteroom, antechamber
- ドライDoraidry
- 閲覧えつらんEtsuraninspection, reading, perusal
- 後退こうたいKoutairetreat, falling back, moving backwards
- 手際てぎわTegiwaskill, ability, dexterity
- 清算せいさんSeisan(financial) settlement, squaring accounts, clearing debts
- 多忙たぼうTaboubeing very busy, busyness
- 判はんHanseal, stamp, monogram signature
- 流通りゅうつうRyuutsuucirculation (of money, goods, etc.), distribution
- 運送うんそうUnsoutransport, freight, shipping
- ブーツBuutsuboots, boot
- 外貨がいかGaikaforeign currency, foreign money, foreign exchange
- 楽譜がくふGakufuscore, sheet music
- 期日きじつKijitsufixed date, appointed date, set date
- 顧みるかえりみるKaerimiruto look back on (the past), to reflect on, to reminisce about
- 持て成すもてなすMotenasuto treat (a guest), to receive, to entertain
- 従来じゅうらいJuuraiup to now, so far
- 内閣ないかくNaikakucabinet (of a government), ministry
- 負債ふさいFusaidebt, liabilities
- 未婚みこんMikonunmarried, not yet married
- 日焼けひやけHiyakesunburn, suntan, tan
- セールSeerusale
- 円満えんまんEnmanharmonious, peaceful, happy
- 久しいひさしいHisashiilong (time that has passed), old (story)
- 直面ちょくめんChokumenconfrontation
- 品種ひんしゅHinshutype (of goods), sort
- 几帳面きちょうめんKichoumenmethodical, precise, meticulous
- ぺこぺこPekopekovery hungry, starving, famished
- 会談かいだんKaidantalks (i.e. formal discussions), conference, meeting
- 収益しゅうえきShuuekiearnings, proceeds, returns
- 条約じょうやくJouyakutreaty, pact, convention
- 多数決たすうけつTasuuketsumajority decision, majority vote, majority rule
- 津波つなみTsunamitsunami, tidal wave
- 目つきめつきMetsukilook (in someone's eyes), expression (of the eyes), eyes
- 用紙ようしYoushiblank form
- 論理ろんりRonrilogic
- 時折ときおりTokiorisometimes, at intervals, occasionally
- 化石かせきKasekifossil
- 軽率けいそつKeisotsurash, thoughtless, careless
- 潜水せんすいSensuidiving, submerging, going underwater
- 財政ざいせいZaiseipublic finance
- 手がけるてがけるTegakeruto handle, to manage, to deal with
- 振興しんこうShinkoupromotion, encouragement
- 土台どだいDodaifoundation, base, basis
- 保育ほいくHoikunurturing, rearing, childcare
- 用品ようひんYouhinarticles, supplies (e.g. office supplies), things (for)
- 一息ひといきHitoikione breath
- 構想こうそうKousouplan, plot, idea
- 鉄鋼てっこうTekkouiron and steel
- 廃棄はいきHaikidisposal, abandonment, scrapping
- 分散ぶんさんBunsandispersion, breakup, scattering
- 舐めるなめるNameruto lick, to lap, to suck
- 世論よろんYoronpublic opinion, popular voice, public sentiment
- 颯とさっとSattoquickly (esp. actions)
- 古いにしえInishieantiquity, ancient times, bygone days
- 行進こうしんKoushinmarch, parade
- 庶務しょむShomugeneral affairs
- 得点とくてんTokutenscoring, score, points made
- 役職やくしょくYakushokupost, official position
- 音色ねいろNeirotone color, tone colour, tone quality
- 意欲いよくIyokuwill, desire, eagerness
- 取り締まりとりしまりTorishimaricontrol, management, supervision
- ジャンルJanrugenre, category, kind
- 株式かぶしきKabushikishare (in a company), stock
- 素朴そぼくSobokusimple, artless, naive
- 陶器とうきToukipottery, earthenware, ceramics
- 眉まゆMayueyebrow, eyebrows
- 未定みていMiteinot yet fixed, undecided, pending
- ジャンパーJanpaa(short) jacket, blouson, windbreaker
- 元年がんねんGannenfirst year (of an imperial era)
- 公立こうりつKouritsupublic (institution)
- 免除めんじょMenjoexemption, exoneration, discharge
- ガレージGareejigarage
- 極楽ごくらくGokurakuSukhavati (Amitabha's Pure Land)
- 個別こべつKobetsuindividual, separate, personal
- 仕様しようShiyouway, method, means
- 志すこころざすKokorozasuto aspire to, to aim for, to intend
- 小柄こがらKogarasmall build, small stature, petite
- 賭けかけKakebet, wager, stake
- 手引きてびきTebikiguidance, lead, acting as guide
- 出費しゅっぴShuppiexpenses, disbursements
- 身なりみなりMinaridress, attire, clothing
- 体裁ていさいTeisai(outward) appearance
- 中枢ちゅうすうChuusuucentre, center, pivot
- 定義ていぎTeigidefinition
- 動向どうこうDoukoutrend, tendency, movement
- 特有とくゆうTokuyuucharacteristic (of), peculiar (to)
- 役場やくばYakubatown hall
- 委託いたくItakuentrusting (something to a person), consignment (of goods), putting in someone's charge
- 気兼ねきがねKiganeconstraint, reserve, feeling hesitant
- 勤め先つとめさきTsutomesakiplace of work
- 減少げんしょうGenshoudecrease, reduction, decline
- 占領せんりょうSenryouoccupying, having (an area) all to oneself
- 専らもっぱらMopparawholly, solely, entirely
- 捗るはかどるHakadoruto make (good) progress, to move right ahead (with the work), to advance
- 転換てんかんTenkanconversion, diversion, changeover
- 賠償ばいしょうBaishoucompensation, reparations, indemnity
- 不可欠ふかけつFukaketsuindispensable, essential
- 冷酷れいこくReikokucruelty, coldheartedness, relentless
- 滲むにじむNijimuto run (of liquid), to spread, to bleed
- 一変いっぺんIppencomplete change, about-face
- 縁側えんがわEngawaengawa, external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses
- 教科きょうかKyoukasubject, curriculum
- 趣旨しゅしShushimeaning, point (e.g. of a statement), gist
- 縮まるちぢまるChijimaruto shorten, to narrow, to close
- 側面そくめんSokumenside, flank, profile
- 赴くおもむくOmomukuto go in the direction of, to proceed toward, to proceed according to
- 分担ぶんたんBuntantaking on one's share (e.g. of work), dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between, apportionment
- 柔軟じゅうなんJuunanflexible, lithe, soft
- 障るさわるSawaruto be harmful to, to hinder, to interfere with
- 即座にそくざにSokuzaniimmediately, right away, on the spot
- 同等どうとうDoutouequality, equal, same rights
- 反乱はんらんHanraninsurrection, mutiny, rebellion
- カンニングKanningucheating (on an examination), cribbing
- 移行いこうIkoutransition, changeover, switchover
- 丸めるまるめるMarumeruto make round, to roll up, to curl up
- 形態けいたいKeitaiform, shape, figure
- 重んじるおもんじるOmonjiruto respect, to honor, to honour
- 団結だんけつDanketsuunity, union, solidarity
- がっちりGatchirisolid, robust, well-built
- 緩めるゆるめるYurumeruto loosen, to slacken
- 星座せいざSeizaconstellation
- 送金そうきんSoukinremittance, sending money, transferring money
- 動力どうりょくDouryokupower, motive power
- 配給はいきゅうHaikyuudistribution (e.g. films, rice)
- 法案ほうあんHouanbill (law), measure
- 何気ないなにげないNanigenaicasual, unconcerned, nonchalant
- 略奪りゃくだつRyakudatsupillage, plunder, looting
- 願書がんしょGansho(written) application, written request, petition
- 創造そうぞうSouzoucreation
- 弛むたるむTarumuto slacken, to loosen, to relax
- 疲労ひろうHiroufatigue, weariness, exhaustion
- 報じるほうじるHoujiruto report, to inform
- アンコールAnkooruencore
- 機構きこうKikoumechanism, machinery
- 茎くきKukistalk, stem
- 守衛しゅえいShuei(security) guard, caretaker, janitor
- 着席ちゃくせきChakusekitaking a seat, sitting down (in one's seat)
- 適応てきおうTekiouadaptation, accommodation, conformity
- 繁殖はんしょくHanshokubreeding, propagation, reproduction
- 比率ひりつHiritsuratio, proportion, percentage
- 墓地ぼちBochicemetery, graveyard
- 裾すそSusohem, (trouser) cuff, shirttail
- 生ぬるいなまぬるいNamanuruilukewarm, tepid
- 脱するだっするDassuruto escape from, to get out
- 張り紙はりがみHarigamipaper patch attached to something, paper backing, sticker
- 当人とうにんTouninthe person concerned, the person in question, the said person
- 有望ゆうぼうYuuboupromising, hopeful, full of promise
- 還暦かんれきKanrekikanreki, one's 60th birthday (or 61st in the traditional age reckoning system) when one has lived through a full sexagenary cycle
- 視覚しかくShikaku(sense of) sight, eyesight, vision
- 雌めすMesufemale (animal, plant)
- 辛うじてかろうじてKaroujitebarely, narrowly, only just
- 僧そうSoumonk, priest
- 入賞にゅうしょうNyuushouwinning a prize, placing (high; in a contest)
- 腐敗ふはいFuhaidecomposition, putrefaction, putrescence
- 出生しゅっしょうShusshoubirth
- 催すもよおすMoyoosuto hold (an event), to give (a dinner, party, etc.)
- 説くとくTokuto explain, to preach, to advocate
- 著しいいちじるしいIchijirushiistriking, remarkable, considerable
- 分離ぶんりBunriseparation, partition, detachment
- 方式ほうしきHoushikiform, method, system
- よそ見よそみYosomilooking away, looking aside
- 要因よういんYouinmain cause, primary factor
- 労るいたわるItawaruto pity, to sympathize with, to sympathise with
- 教訓きょうくんKyoukunlesson, precept, teachings
- 健在けんざいKenzaiin good health, alive and well, going strong
- 体格たいかくTaikakubuild, physique, frame
- 停滞ていたいTeitaistagnation, tie-up, standstill
- 効き目ききめKikimeeffect, virtue, efficacy
- 区画くかくKukakudivision, section, compartment
- ちらっとChirattoat a glance, by accident
- オンラインOnrainonline
- ランプRanpulamp, light
- 意気込むいきごむIkigomuto be enthusiastic (about), to be eager (to do), to be keen
- 丸っきりまるっきりMarukkiricompletely, absolutely, totally
- 仕上がりしあがりShiagarifinish, end, completion
- 取り巻くとりまくTorimakuto surround, to encircle, to enclose
- 責務せきむSekimuduty, obligation
- 配布はいふHaifudistribution
- 養成ようせいYouseitraining, education, development
- 抑制よくせいYokuseicontrol, restraint, suppression
- 強まるつよまるTsuyomaruto get strong, to gain strength
- 蓄積ちくせきChikusekiaccumulation, accumulate, store
- 天体てんたいTentaiheavenly body, celestial body, astronomical object
- 煩わしいわずらわしいWazurawashiitroublesome, annoying, complicated
- 肥料ひりょうHiryoumanure, fertilizer, fertiliser
- 夕焼けゆうやけYuuyakeevening glow, red sunset, afterglow (of sunset)
- 冷やかすひやかすHiyakasuto banter, to make fun of, to jeer at
- 減点げんてんGentensubtracting points, deducting points
- 心情しんじょうShinjousentiment, emotions, one's feelings
- 微塵みじんMijinparticle, atom, little piece
- 不調ふちょうFuchoubad condition, poor condition, disorder
- 模索もさくMosakugroping (for), fumbling around (for), searching (for an answer, solution, etc.)
- 暗示あんじAnjihint, suggestion, clue
- 昆虫こんちゅうKonchuuinsect, bug
- 長閑のどかNodokatranquil, calm, quiet
- 情緒じょうちょJouchoemotion, feeling
- メロディーMerodeiimelody, tune
- 一敗いっぱいIppaione defeat
- 荷造りにづくりNizukuripacking, baling, crating
- 緩和かんわKanwarelief, mitigation, alleviation
- 組み込むくみこむKumikomuto insert, to include, to incorporate
- 模倣もほうMohouimitation, copying
- 運搬うんぱんUnpantransport, transportation, conveyance
- 刺繍ししゅうShishuuembroidery
- 同調どうちょうDouchouconformity, alignment, agreement
- 優位ゆういYuuipredominance, superiority, ascendancy
- 領土りょうどRyoudoterritory, domain, dominion
- 労力ろうりょくRouryokulabour, labor, effort
- 勧告かんこくKankokuadvice, counsel, remonstrance
- 審議しんぎShingideliberation, discussion, consideration
- 真上まうえMaueright above, just above, directly above
- 粉末ふんまつFunmatsufine powder
- 其れそれSorethat, it
- ベストセラーBesutoseraabestseller
- 危害きがいKigaiinjury, harm, danger
- 質素しっそShissosimple, plain
- 擽ったいくすぐったいKusuguttaiticklish
- アマチュアAmachuaamateur
- 興業こうぎょうKougyoupromotion of industry, inauguration of a new industrial enterprise
- 群がるむらがるMuragaruto swarm, to gather
- 世帯せたいSetaihousehold, family
- 着手ちゃくしゅChakushustarting work (on), setting to work (on), setting about (doing)
- 討論とうろんTourondebate, discussion
- 領海りょうかいRyoukaiterritorial waters
- 公認こうにんKouninofficial recognition, official approval, certification
- 神秘しんぴShinpimystery, mysteriousness, secret
- 短縮たんしゅくTanshukushortening, contraction, reduction
- 動員どういんDouinmobilization, mobilisation
- 入浴にゅうよくNyuuyokubathing, going in the bath
- 本格ほんかくHonkakuoriginal method, original procedure, genuine way (of doing something)
- 名高いなだかいNadakaifamous, noted, renowned
- 共存きょうぞんKyouzoncoexistence
- 花壇かだんKadanflower bed
- エンジニアEnjiniaengineer
- 一括いっかつIkkatsulumping together, summing up, bundle
- 一気いっきIkkione breath
- 決算けっさんKessansettlement of accounts, closing accounts, financial results
- 国連こくれんKokurenUnited Nations, UN
- 自在じざいJizaibeing able to do as one pleases, doing at will
- 社宅しゃたくShatakucompany housing, housing provided by one's company
- 待ち望むまちのぞむMachinozomuto wait eagerly for, to look forward to
- 転じるてんじるTenjiruto turn, to shift, to switch
- 拝啓はいけいHaikeiDear (so and so), Dear Sir, Dear Madam
- 起源きげんKigenorigin, beginning, source
- 籠もるこもるKomoruto shut oneself in (e.g. one's room), to be confined in, to seclude oneself
- デッサンDessanrough sketch
- 格差かくさKakusaqualitative difference, disparity, gap
- 還元かんげんKangenrestoration, return
- 鉱山こうざんKouzanmine (ore)
- 着飾るきかざるKikazaruto dress up
- 豊作ほうさくHousakuabundant harvest, bumper crop
- 頬っぺたほっぺたHoppetacheek
- フィルターFuirutaafilter
- ヤングYanguyoung
- 厳密げんみつGenmitsustrict, close, precise
- 故人こじんKojinthe deceased, the departed
- 耕作こうさくKousakucultivation, farming
- 荒っぽいあらっぽいArappoiwild, violent, rough-mannered
- 手軽てがるTegarueasy, simple, informal
- タンパク質たんぱくしつTanpakushitsuprotein
- 聴覚ちょうかくChoukaku(sense of) hearing, auditory perception
- 統制とうせいTouseiregulation, control
- 封ふうFuuseal
- 探検たんけんTankenexploration, expedition
- 寒気かんきKankicold, coldness, cold air
- ユニークYuniikuunique, original, individual
- 河川かせんKasenrivers
- 貝殻かいがらKaigaraseashell, shell
- 活発かっぱつKappatsulively, active, vigorous
- 原爆げんばくGenbakuatomic bomb, A-bomb
- 適性てきせいTekiseiaptitude, aptness, suitability
- 土手どてDoteembankment, bank
- 有益ゆうえきYuuekibeneficial, profitable, useful
- 発足ほっそくHossokustarting, inauguration, launch
- 国土こくどKokudocountry, territory, domain
- 採算さいさんSaisanprofit
- 雑貨ざっかZakkamiscellaneous goods, general goods, sundries
- 神殿しんでんShindentemple, shrine, sanctuary
- 兆しきざしKizashisign, indication, omen
- 衣類いるいIruiclothes, clothing, garments
- 改修かいしゅうKaishuurepair, improvement
- 感度かんどKandosensitivity (e.g. of a measuring instrument), reception (radio, TV, etc.)
- 待望たいぼうTaibouwaiting expectantly, waiting eagerly, looking forward to
- 与党よとうYotouruling party, government party, party in power
- 浴室よくしつYokushitsubathroom
- 仮令たとえTatoeeven if, no matter (what), if
- 傾けるかたむけるKatamukeruto incline, to lean, to tip
- 痛感つうかんTsuukanfeeling keenly, fully realizing
- 伝達でんたつDentatsutransmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity), communication, delivery
- 沸騰ふっとうFuttouboiling, seething
- 奉仕ほうしHoushiservice, ministry, attendance
- 盲点もうてんMoutenblind spot (on the retina)
- 裸足はだしHadashibarefoot
- カーペットKaapettocarpet
- トーンToontone
- 沿岸えんがんEngancoast, shore
- 眼科がんかGankaophthalmology
- 休戦きゅうせんKyuusencease-fire, truce, armistice
- 交互こうごKougoalternate, alternating
- 雑談ざつだんZatsudanchatting, idle talk
- 創刊そうかんSoukanfoundation (of a newspaper, magazine, etc.), starting, launching
- 定まるさだまるSadamaruto become settled, to be fixed
- 紛争ふんそうFunsoudispute, conflict, trouble
- 優勢ゆうせいYuuseisuperiority, superior power, predominance
- 憂鬱ゆううつYuuutsudepression, melancholy, dejection
- デモンストレーションDemonsutoreeshondemonstration, protest
- 簡易かんいKanisimple, simplified
- 記述きじゅつKijutsudescription, account
- 固有こゆうKoyuucharacteristic (of), peculiar (to), inherent (in)
- 砂利じゃりJarigravel, ballast, pebbles
- 主導しゅどうShudouleadership, initiative, spearhead
- 真珠しんじゅShinjupearl
- 漠然ばくぜんBakuzenvague, obscure, indistinct
- 補足ほそくHosokusupplement, complement
- 名称めいしょうMeishouname, title
- 外観がいかんGaikanoutward appearance, exterior appearance, outward show
- 逆立ちさかだちSakadachihandstand, headstand
- 遮るさえぎるSaegiruto interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.)
- 初版しょはんShohanfirst edition
- 生臭いなまぐさいNamagusaismelling of fish, fishy, smelling of blood
- 代用だいようDaiyousubstitution
- 中傷ちゅうしょうChuushouslander, libel, defamation
- 賃金ちんぎんChinginwages, pay
- 分裂ぶんれつBunretsusplit, division, break up
- 和らげるやわらげるYawarageruto soften, to moderate, to relieve
- 備わるそなわるSonawaruto be furnished with, to be provided with, to be equipped with
- きちっとKichittoexactly, perfectly
- ナプキンNapukin(table) napkin, serviette
- フェリーFueriiferry
- ボイコットBoikottoboycott
- 慣れなれNarepractice, experience, habituation
- 計器けいきKeikimeter, gauge
- 食い違うくいちがうKuichigauto not match well (e.g. at the seams), to not mesh properly (of gears)
- 対談たいだんTaidantalk, dialogue, conversation
- 短気たんきTankishort temper, quick temper, hot temper
- 夕暮れゆうぐれYuugureevening, dusk, twilight
- 着ちゃくChakuarrival, arriving at ...
- 民族みんぞくMinzokupeople, race, nation
- ストローSutoroodrinking straw
- フォームFuoomuform
- 気障きざKizaaffected, smug, pompous
- 宮殿きゅうでんKyuudenpalace
- 促進そくしんSokushinpromotion, acceleration, encouragement
- 綻びるほころびるHokorobiruto come apart at the seams, to be ripped, to be torn
- 突っ張るつっぱるTsupparuto cramp up, to tighten, to stiffen
- サンタクロースSantakuroosuSanta Claus
- 火花ひばなHibanaspark
- 簡潔かんけつKanketsuconcise, brief, succinct
- 規約きやくKiyakuagreement, rules, code
- 結核けっかくKekkakutuberculosis, TB
- 新築しんちくShinchikunew building, new construction
- 内乱ないらんNairancivil war, insurrection, rebellion
- 野党やとうYatouopposition party, the opposition
- 天地てんちTenchiheaven and earth, the universe, the world
- 云々うんぬんUnnunand so on, and so forth, et cetera
- ナンセンスNansensunonsense
- 月賦げっぷGeppumonthly installment (instalment), monthly payment
- 浸すひたすHitasuto soak, to dip, to steep
- 待ち遠しいまちどおしいMachidooshiilonged-for, anxiously awaited
- 匹敵ひってきHittekito be a match for, to rival, to equal
- 風習ふうしゅうFuushuucustom
- 弁解べんかいBenkaiexplanation (e.g. for one's actions), excuse, justification
- 乏しいとぼしいToboshiimeagre, meager, scarce
- 怠いだるいDaruisluggish, languid, listless
- 屈折くっせつKussetsubending, curving, twisting
- 弱まるよわまるYowamaruto abate, to weaken, to be emaciated
- 筒つつTsutsupipe, tube, cylinder
- 建前たてまえTatemaeface, official stance, public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
- 観点かんてんKantenpoint of view, viewpoint, standpoint
- 顔つきかおつきKaotsuki(outward) looks, features, face
- 見せびらかすみせびらかすMisebirakasuto show off, to flaunt
- 根底こんていKonteiroot, basis, foundation
- 収支しゅうしShuushiincome and expenditure
- 清らかきよらかKiyorakaclean, clear
- 年長ねんちょうNenchousenior, older
- 反感はんかんHankanantipathy, antagonism, animosity
- 描写びょうしゃByoushadepiction, description, portrayal
- 膨れるふくれるFukureruto swell (out), to expand, to be inflated
- ネガNeganegative
- ノイローゼNoiroozeneurosis, nervous breakdown, mental problem
- 英字えいじEijiEnglish letter, alphabetic character
- 下調べしたしらべShitashirabepreliminary investigation, preliminary inquiry
- 上演じょうえんJouenperformance (of a play, opera, etc.), staging, presentation
- 繕うつくろうTsukurouto mend, to patch up, to repair
- 日夜にちやNichiyaday and night, around the clock, always
- 変革へんかくHenkakuchange, transformation, reform
- 浪費ろうひRouhiwaste, extravagance
- ミュージックMyuujikkumusic
- 陰気いんきInkigloomy, dismal, miserable
- 駆けっこかけっこKakekko(foot) race, sprint
- 光熱費こうねつひKounetsuhicost of fuel and lighting, cost of heat and electricity, energy bill
- 好調こうちょうKouchoufavourable, favorable, promising
- 製法せいほうSeihoumanufacturing method, recipe, formula
- 浜辺はまべHamabebeach, foreshore
- 補強ほきょうHokyoureinforcement, strengthening
- 立体りったいRittaisolid body, three-dimensional object
- 重宝ちょうほうChouhouconvenient, useful, handy
- 害するがいするGaisuruto injure, to damage, to harm
- 遺跡いせきIseki(archeological) remains, ruins, relics
- 激励げきれいGekireiencouragement, spurring (on), cheering (on)
- 決議けつぎKetsugiresolution, vote, decision
- 混同こんどうKondouconfusion, mixing, merger
- 山岳さんがくSangakumountain chain, mountains
- 残高ざんだかZandaka(bank) balance, remainder
- 整列せいれつSeiretsustanding in a row, forming a line, alignment
- 生やすはやすHayasuto grow, to cultivate
- 地形ちけいChikeiterrain, geographical features, topography
- 連休れんきゅうRenkyuuconsecutive holidays
- 演習えんしゅうEnshuupractice, exercise, drill
- 街頭がいとうGaitou(on the) street
- 土俵どひょうDohyou(wrestling) ring
- 敗戦はいせんHaisendefeat, lost battle, losing a war
- 配分はいぶんHaibundistribution, allotment
- 悲観ひかんHikanpessimism, (taking a) gloomy view, discouragement
- 不意ふいFuisudden, abrupt, unexpected
- 鉛なまりNamarilead (Pb)
- 共鳴きょうめいKyoumeiresonance
- 採掘さいくつSaikutsumining, digging, working (a mine)
- 主観しゅかんShukansubjectivity, subject (philosophical), ego
- 首脳しゅのうShunouhead, leader, top
- 情勢じょうせいJouseistate of things, state of affairs, situation
- 水洗すいせんSuisenwashing with water, rinsing, flushing
- 担架たんかTankastretcher, litter, gurney
- 堤防ていぼうTeiboubank, weir, embankment
- 布巾ふきんFukindish towel, tea towel, dishcloth
- 行き違いいきちがいIkichigaicrossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road), going astray
- インテリInteriintellectual, educated person
- タイルTairutile
- 運輸うんゆUnyutransportation
- 海路かいろKairosea route
- 各種かくしゅKakushuevery kind, all sorts
- 居住きょじゅうKyojuuresidence, living (at, in), abode
- 形勢けいせいKeiseicondition, situation, prospects
- 終始しゅうしShuushibeginning and end
- 素早いすばやいSubayaiquick, swift, nimble
- 納入のうにゅうNounyuupayment (of taxes, fees, etc.)
- 冒頭ぼうとうBoutoubeginning, opening, start
- ばら撒くばらまくBaramakuto scatter, to disseminate (e.g. a rumor), to spread (e.g. germs)
- ばてるBateruto be exhausted, to be worn out
- 換算かんさんKansanconversion (e.g. yen to dollars), change, exchange
- 休学きゅうがくKyuugakutemporary absence from school
- 驚異きょういKyouiwonder, miracle, amazement
- 根気こんきKonkipatience, perseverance, persistence
- 磁気じきJikimagnetism
- 切実せつじつSetsujitsuearnest, sincere, acute
- 名残なごりNagoriremains, traces, vestiges
- 有するゆうするYuusuruto have, to possess, to own
- 共学きょうがくKyougakucoeducation, mixed-sex education
- 甚だはなはだHanahadavery, greatly, extremely
- 打開だかいDakaibreak in the deadlock
- 不振ふしんFushindullness, slump, stagnation
- 民宿みんしゅくMinshukuguest house, private home providing lodging for travelers, bed and breakfast
- 華々しいはなばなしいHanabanashiibrilliant, splendid, glorious
- 省みるかえりみるKaerimiruto reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.), to contemplate, to examine
- あやふやAyafuyauncertain, indefinite, vague
- くっきりKukkiriclearly (standing out), distinctly, sharply
- エレガントEregantoelegant
- 結合けつごうKetsugoucombination, union, joining
- 語源ごげんGogenorigin of a word, derivation of a word, etymology
- 前置きまえおきMaeokipreface, introduction, preamble
- 中和ちゅうわChuuwaneutralization, neutralisation
- 名札なふだNafudaname plate, name tag, label
- 連なるつらなるTsuranaruto extend, to stretch out, to stand in a row
- 個々ここKokoindividual, one by one, separate
- 嵌まるハマるHamaruto fit, to get into, to go into
- 夜更けよふけYofukelate at night, small hours of the morning
- 口頭こうとうKoutouoral, verbal, spoken
- 時差じさJisatime difference
- 出直しでなおしDenaoshistarting from scratch, making a fresh start, redoing
- 疎かおろそかOrosokanegligent, neglectful, careless
- 装飾そうしょくSoushokuornament, decoration
- 中立ちゅうりつChuuritsuneutrality
- 付け加えるつけくわえるTsukekuwaeruto add (one thing to another), to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
- 変動へんどうHendouchange, fluctuation
- 望ましいのぞましいNozomashiidesirable, hoped for, preferable
- 膨張ぼうちょうBouchouexpansion, swelling, increase
- 目録もくろくMokurokucatalogue, catalog, inventory
- 平行へいこうHeikouparallelism, running parallel (to, with)
- 下地したじShitajigroundwork, foundation
- 寛容かんようKanyoutolerance, open-mindedness, forbearance
- 除外じょがいJogaiexception, exclusion
- 崇拝すうはいSuuhaiworship, adoration, admiration
- 生計せいけいSeikeilivelihood, living
- 前途ぜんとZentofuture, prospects, outlook
- 代弁だいべんDaibenspeaking by proxy, speaking for (someone else), acting as spokesman (for)
- 著名ちょめいChomeifamous, noted, eminent
- 熱湯ねっとうNettouboiling water
- 排水はいすいHaisuidrainage, draining, pumping out (water)
- 眠たいねむたいNemutaisleepy, drowsy
- コマーシャルKomaasharucommercial (TV or radio advertisement)
- 遠方えんぽうEnpoudistant place, faraway location, far away
- 気象きしょうKishouweather (conditions)
- 規格きかくKikakustandard, norm
- 衆議院しゅうぎいんShuugiinHouse of Representatives (lower house of the National Diet of Japan)
- 成熟せいじゅくSeijukumaturity, ripeness
- 弾力だんりょくDanryokuelasticity, flexibility
- 油絵あぶらえAburaeoil painting
- 金槌かなづちKanazuchihammer
- 教材きょうざいKyouzaiteaching materials
- 受身うけみUkemithe defensive
- 夜更かしよふかしYofukashistaying up late, sitting up late at night, keeping late hours
- カムバックKamubakkucomeback
- ハンガーHangaa(coat) hanger
- 炬燵こたつKotatsukotatsu, table over an electric heater, with a hanging quilt to retain heat (orig. over a charcoal brazier in a floor well)
- 且つかつKatsuand, moreover, besides
- 慣例かんれいKanreicustom, practice, convention
- 共働きともばたらきTomobataraki(husband and wife) both working, dual income
- 駆け足かけあしKakeashirunning fast, double time
- 軽減けいげんKeigenabatement, reduction
- 樹木じゅもくJumokutree, trees and shrubs
- 譲歩じょうほJouhoconcession, conciliation, compromise
- 織るおるOruto weave
- 着工ちゃっこうChakkoustarting (construction) work
- 発病はつびょうHatsubyouonset of an illness, falling ill
- 良質りょうしつRyoushitsugood quality, fine quality, superior quality
- 嘴くちばしKuchibashibeak, bill
- 産物さんぶつSanbutsuproduct, produce
- 女史じょしJoshilady (of high social status; e.g. scholar, artist, critic, politician)
- 類似るいじRuijiresemblance, similarity, likeness
- クレーンKureencrane (machine)
- ユニフォームYunifuoomuuniform
- ルーズRuuzucareless (with something, esp. time, money, promises, etc.), lax, sloppy
- 救援きゅうえんKyuuenrelief, rescue
- 船舶せんぱくSenpakuvessel, ship, shipping
- 脱退だったいDattaiwithdrawal (e.g. from an organization), secession, leaving
- 面皰にきびNikibipimple, acne
- ニュアンスNyuansunuance
- 緩やかゆるやかYuruyakaloose, slack
- 公募こうぼKoubopublic appeal (e.g. for contributions), public advertisement (of a post), open recruitment
- 持続じぞくJizokucontinuation, persisting, lasting
- 精巧せいこうSeikouelaborate, delicate, exquisite
- 電線でんせんDensenelectric line, electric cable, power cable
- 配偶者はいぐうしゃHaiguushaspouse, wife, husband
- 複合ふくごうFukugoucomposite, combined, complex
- 無断むだんMudanabsence of permission, lack of permission
- アクセルAkuseruaccelerator (pedal), gas pedal
- コンパスKonpasucompass (for drawing circles, etc.), pair of compasses
- 海運かいうんKaiunmaritime transport, shipping
- 基金ききんKikinfund, foundation
- 見合わせるみあわせるMiawaseruto exchange glances, to look at each other
- 原子げんしGenshiatom
- 始発しはつShihatsufirst departure (of the day), first train, first bus
- 恥じらうはじらうHajirauto feel shy, to be bashful, to blush
- 調印ちょういんChouinsignature, signing, sealing
- 邸宅ていたくTeitaku(large) house, residence, mansion
- 扶養ふようFuyousupport (e.g. of one's dependents), maintenance
- 分配ぶんぱいBunpaidivision, splitting, sharing
- 抑圧よくあつYokuatsucheck, restraint, oppression
- 良識りょうしきRyoushikigood sense
- 付録ふろくFurokuappendix, supplement, annex
- 目盛りめもりMemorigraduations (on a ruler, thermometer, etc.), gradations, division
- 藻掻くもがくMogakuto struggle, to writhe, to wriggle
- 衛生えいせいEiseihygiene, sanitation, cleanliness
- 勤勉きんべんKinbendiligent, hard-working, industrious
- 光沢こうたくKoutakubrilliance, polish, lustre
- 工学こうがくKougakuengineering
- 志向しこうShikouintention, aim, preference (for)
- 周期しゅうきShuukicycle, period
- 集計しゅうけいShuukeitotalization, totalisation, aggregation
- 奨励しょうれいShoureiencouragement, promotion, inducement
- 少数しょうすうShousuusmall number, few, minority
- 植民地しょくみんちShokuminchicolony
- 人民じんみんJinminthe people, citizens, the populace
- 茶の間ちゃのまChanoma(Japanese-style) living room
- 冬眠とうみんTouminhibernation, winter sleep, brumation
- 倍率ばいりつBairitsumagnification, leverage, amplification
- 実情じつじょうJitsujoureal condition, actual circumstances, actual state of affairs
- 丸々まるまるMarumaruplump, rotund, chubby
- アラブArabuArab, Arab countries
- 粥かゆKayuthin rice porridge, watery cooked rice, rice gruel
- 漁船ぎょせんGyosenfishing boat
- 好ましいこのましいKonomashiinice, likeable, desirable
- 市街しがいShigaiurban areas, the streets, town
- 手数てすうTesuutrouble, bother
- 胴どうDoutrunk, torso, body
- 放射ほうしゃHousharadiation, emission
- 寄贈きぞうKizoudonation, presentation, gift
- 一部分いちぶぶんIchibubunone part, one portion, one section
- 現像げんぞうGenzoudevelopment (of film), photographic processing
- 参照さんしょうSanshoureference (e.g. to a dictionary, passage, footnotes), consultation, comparison
- 事柄ことがらKotogaramatter, thing, affair
- 是正ぜせいZeseicorrection, revision, redressing
- 晴天せいてんSeitenfine weather (i.e. little or no clouds), fair weather, clear weather
- 利点りてんRitenadvantage, point in favor, point in favour
- 連帯れんたいRentaisolidarity
- 一概にいちがいにIchigainiunconditionally, as a rule
- 結びつきむすびつきMusubitsukiconnection, relation
- 見地けんちKenchipoint of view, viewpoint, standpoint
- 高尚こうしょうKoushouhigh, noble, refined
- 山脈さんみゃくSanmyakumountain range, mountain belt
- 社交しゃこうShakousocial life, social intercourse
- 独裁どくさいDokusaidictatorship, despotism, autocracy
- 噴出ふんしゅつFunshutsuspewing, gushing, spouting
- 密度みつどMitsudodensity
- 落ち葉おちばOchibafallen leaves, leaf litter, falling leaves
- 切れ目きれめKiremegap, break, rift
- 跨るまたがるMatagaruto straddle, to sit astride, to mount
- オドオドOdoodotimidly, nervously, hesitantly
- 技能ぎのうGinoutechnical skill, ability, capacity
- 近郊きんこうKinkououtskirts, environs (of a city), surrounding area
- 倹約けんやくKenyakuthrift, economy, frugality
- 禅ぜんZendhyana (profound meditation)
- 増強ぞうきょうZoukyoureinforcement, augmentation, strengthening
- 同封どうふうDoufuuenclosing (e.g. with a letter)
- 憤慨ふんがいFungaiindignation, resentment
- 小売こうりKouriretail
- 伊いIItaly
- ストライキSutoraikistrike (i.e. industrial action)
- セクションSekushonsection
- ソックスSokkususocks
- 革新かくしんKakushinreform, innovation
- 喜劇きげきKigekicomedy
- 器官きかんKikanorgan
- 購買こうばいKoubaiprocurement, purchase, buying
- 所得しょとくShotokuincome, earnings
- 単調たんちょうTanchoumonotony, monotone, dullness
- 炭素たんそTansocarbon (C)
- 展望てんぼうTenbouview, outlook, prospect
- 夜具やぐYagubedding, bedclothes
- 嗜好しこうShikoutaste, liking, preference
- 値引きねびきNebikiprice reduction, discount
- 強硬きょうこうKyoukoufirm, strong, unbending
- 均衡きんこうKinkoubalance, equilibrium
- 軒並みのきなみNokinamirow of houses
- 現行げんこうGenkoupresent, current, in operation
- 国防こくぼうKokubounational defence, national defense
- 差し掛かるさしかかるSashikakaruto come near (to), to approach
- 差額さがくSagakubalance, difference (in price, cost), margin
- 新興しんこうShinkourising, developing, emergent
- 雪崩なだれNadareavalanche, snowslide
- 氾濫はんらんHanranoverflowing, flood, inundation
- 比例ひれいHireiproportion
- ミセスMisesuMrs
- 一様いちようIchiyouuniform, equal, even
- 階層かいそうKaisouclass, level, stratum
- 岩石がんせきGansekirock
- 既婚きこんKikonmarried
- 享受きょうじゅKyoujuenjoyment (of freedom, beauty, etc.), reception (of a right, privilege, rank, etc.), having
- 斜面しゃめんShamenslope, slanting surface, bevel
- 所定しょていShoteiprescribed, designated, appointed
- 迫害はくがいHakugaipersecution, oppression
- 円滑えんかつEnkatsusmooth, undisturbed, uninterrupted
- GパンジーパンJiipanjeans, dungarees
- 刊行かんこうKankoupublication, issue
- 慣習かんしゅうKanshuucustom, convention, common practice
- 相対あいたいAitaiinvolving only the parties concerned, tete-a-tete
- 沈没ちんぼつChinbotsusinking, foundering, going down
- 転居てんきょTenkyomoving, changing residence, change of address
- 年輪ねんりんNenrinannual tree ring, growth ring
- 貧弱ひんじゃくHinjakupoor, meagre, meager
- 密接みっせつMissetsuclose (relationship, connection, etc.), intimate, near
- 洋風ようふうYoufuuWestern style
- 国交こっこうKokkoudiplomatic relations
- 桟橋さんばしSanbashiwharf, bridge, jetty
- 全快ぜんかいZenkaicomplete recovery of health
- 途上とじょうTojouon the way, en route
- 保温ほおんHoonretaining warmth, keeping heat in, heat insulation
- 規範きはんKihanmodel, standard, pattern
- 下位かいKailow rank, lower position, subordinate position
- 許容きょようKyoyoupermission, allowance, acceptance
- 郷愁きょうしゅうKyoushuunostalgia, homesickness
- 軽快けいかいKeikailight (of movements), nimble, sprightly
- 月並みつきなみTsukinamievery month
- 荒廃こうはいKouhairuin, destruction, devastation
- 歯科しかShikadentistry
- 従事じゅうじJuujiengaging in (work), pursuing (e.g. studies), following (a profession)
- 制約せいやくSeiyakulimitation, restriction, condition
- 茶の湯ちゃのゆChanoyutea ceremony, chanoyu
- 放射能ほうしゃのうHoushanouradioactivity
- ばい菌ばいきんBaikingerm, germs, bacteria
- 取っ手とってTottehandle, grip, knob
- アルミArumialuminum, aluminium
- 帰京ききょうKikyoureturning (home) to Tokyo, returning to the capital
- 橋渡しはしわたしHashiwatashimediation, good offices, go-between
- 洪水こうずいKouzuiflood, flooding
- 夥しいおびただしいObitadashiilarge number, innumerable, great many
- 郷里きょうりKyourihometown, birthplace
- 軍服ぐんぷくGunpukumilitary uniform
- 原形げんけいGenkeioriginal form, base form
- 弱めるよわめるYowameruto weaken
- 防火ぼうかBoukafire prevention, fire control, fireproofing
- 煌びやかきらびやかKirabiyakagorgeous, gaudy, dazzling
- 重複ちょうふくChoufukuduplication, repetition, overlapping
- がっくりGakkuriheartbroken, crestfallen, dejected
- びっしょりBisshoriwet through, drenched
- サイクルSaikurucycle
- セレモニーSeremoniiceremony
- 延べのべNobefutures
- 煙るけむるKemuruto smoke (e.g. fire), to billow smoke, to smoulder
- 過疎かそKasounderpopulation, low population density, depopulation
- 区間くかんKukansection (of track, etc.), segment, dimension
- 刑罰けいばつKeibatsu(criminal) punishment, penalty, sentence
- 生育せいいくSeiikubirth and growth, giving birth and raising, development
- 配列はいれつHairetsuarranging, ordering, sequencing
- 発芽はつがHatsugagermination, sprouting, budding
- 溶液ようえきYouekisolution (liquid)
- 種々しゅじゅShujuvarious, a variety of, all kinds of
- 尊ぶとうとぶToutobuto value, to prize, to esteem
- 応急おうきゅうOukyuuemergency fix, tentative measure, temporary solution
- 期末きまつKimatsuend of term
- 禁ずるきんずるKinzuruto forbid, to ban, to prohibit
- 近視きんしKinshimyopia, shortsightedness, nearsightedness
- 欠乏けつぼうKetsuboudeficiency, insufficiency, shortage
- 公然こうぜんKouzenopen, public, official
- 財源ざいげんZaigensource of funds, resources, finances
- 主食しゅしょくShushokustaple food
- 首飾りくびかざりKubikazarinecklace, choker
- 出題しゅつだいShutsudaisetting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.)
- 色彩しきさいShikisaicolour, color, hue
- 制定せいていSeiteienactment, establishment, creation
- 非行ひこうHikoudelinquency, misconduct
- 標語ひょうごHyougomotto, slogan, catchword
- 分業ぶんぎょうBungyoudivision of labor, division of labour, specialization
- 平たいひらたいHirataiflat, even, level
- 本館ほんかんHonkanmain building (as opposed to an annex, outbuilding, etc.)
- 密集みっしゅうMisshuucrowding together, clustering together, close formation
- 連ねるつらねるTsuraneruto line up, to put in a row
- 施行しこうShikouputting in force (a law), putting into operation, putting into effect
- 一挙にいっきょにIkkyoniat a stroke, with a single swoop
- カテゴリKategoricategory
- ガイドブックGaidobukkuguidebook
- 楽観らっかんRakkanoptimism, taking an optimistic view
- 危ぶむあやぶむAyabumuto fear, to doubt, to have misgivings about
- 季刊きかんKikanquarterly publication
- 元来がんらいGanraioriginally, essentially, naturally
- 交付こうふKoufudelivery, issuance, handing over
- 香辛料こうしんりょうKoushinryouspice, spices, condiment
- 時刻表じこくひょうJikokuhyoutimetable, schedule
- 祝賀しゅくがShukugacelebration, congratulations
- 転任てんにんTenninchange of post
- 不評ふひょうFuhyoubad reputation, poor reception, unpopularity
- 様相ようそうYousouaspect, phase, condition
- 冷蔵れいぞうReizoucold storage, refrigeration
- 和やかなごやかNagoyakamild, calm, gentle
- コントラストKontorasutocontrast
- 横綱よこづなYokozunayokozuna (highest rank in sumo), grand champion
- 海流かいりゅうKairyuuocean current
- 傾斜けいしゃKeishainclination, slant, slope
- 月謝げっしゃGesshamonthly tuition fee
- 固体こたいKotaisolid (body), solid matter, solid-state
- 誇張こちょうKochouexaggeration
- 皇居こうきょKoukyoImperial Palace (of Japan), imperial residence
- 合議ごうぎGougiconsultation, conference, discussion
- 採決さいけつSaiketsuvote, ballot, division
- 採集さいしゅうSaishuucollecting, gathering
- 朝寝坊あさねぼうAsanebousleeping late in the morning, sleeping in, lie-in
- 渡り鳥わたりどりWataridorimigratory bird, bird of passage
- 内訳うちわけUchiwakeitemization (of expenses), the items, breakdown
- 発育はついくHatsuiku(physical) growth, development
- 方策ほうさくHousakuplan, measure, means
- 貯蓄ちょちくChochikusavings
- ぼやけるBoyakeruto become dim, to become blurred
- 隔たるへだたるHedataruto be distant
- 慣らすならすNarasuto accustom, to train (e.g. one's ear)
- 脚色きゃくしょくKyakushokudramatization (e.g. of a novel), dramatisation, adaptation (for the stage or screen)
- 教習きょうしゅうKyoushuutraining, instruction
- 真っ二つまっぷたつMapputatsuin two equal parts
- 静止せいしSeishistillness, rest, being stationary
- 着目ちゃくもくChakumokuattention, giving one's attention, focusing
- 長編ちょうへんChouhenlong work, (full-length) novel, feature-length film
- 富豪ふごうFugouwealthy person, millionaire
- 弁論べんろんBenrondiscussion, debate, argument
- 没落ぼつらくBotsurakuruin, fall, collapse
- 良し悪しよしあしYoshiashiright or wrong, good or bad, quality
- 観衆かんしゅうKanshuuspectators, onlookers, members of the audience
- 奇数きすうKisuuodd number
- 君主くんしゅKunshumonarch, sovereign, ruler
- 懸賞けんしょうKenshouoffering a prize, prize competition, prize
- 原っぱはらっぱHarappaopen field, empty lot, plain
- 垢あかAkadirt, filth, grime
- 実費じっぴJippiactual expenses, out-of-pocket expenses
- 織物おりものOrimonotextile, fabric
- 信任しんにんShinnintrust, confidence, credence
- 否決ひけつHiketsurejection, negation, voting down
- 変遷へんせんHensenchange, transition, vicissitudes
- 明瞭めいりょうMeiryouclear, plain, distinct
- 貶すけなすKenasuto speak ill of, to disparage
- 仕掛けしかけShikakedevice, contrivance, mechanism
- 区々まちまちMachimachivarious, diverse, different
- 碑いしぶみIshibumistone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations), stele, stela
- 観覧かんらんKanranviewing
- 寄与きよKiyocontribution, service
- 賛美さんびSanbipraise, glorification, extolment
- 著書ちょしょChosho(written) work, book, writings
- 天災てんさいTensainatural disaster, natural calamity, act of God
- 年号ねんごうNengouname of an imperial era (e.g. Heisei, Shōwa), Japanese era name
- 文化財ぶんかざいBunkazaicultural assets, cultural property
- スプリングSupuringu(coil) spring
- スポーツカーSupootsukaasports car
- 運賃うんちんUnchin(passenger) fare
- 沿線えんせんEnsenplaces alongside a railway line, bus route, major thoroughfare, etc.
- 感慨かんがいKangaideep emotion, strong feelings
- 議案ぎあんGianlegislative bill, measure
- 共産きょうさんKyousancommunism
- 軍備ぐんびGunbiarmaments, military preparations
- 磁器じきJikiporcelain, china, chinaware
- 弱じゃくJakua little less than, a little under, slightly fewer than
- 修了しゅうりょうShuuryoucompletion (of a course)
- 製鉄せいてつSeitetsuiron manufacture
- 先着せんちゃくSenchakuarriving first
- 壇だんDanplatform, podium, rostrum
- 畜産ちくさんChikusananimal husbandry, livestock industry
- 陳列ちんれつChinretsuexhibition, display, putting on show
- 平方へいほうHeihousquare (e.g. metre)
- 紡績ぼうせきBousekispinning (textiles)
- 本文ほんぶんHonbuntext (of a book, document, etc.), body (of a letter)
- あべこべAbekobecontrary, opposite, inverse
- ぞんざいZonzairough, careless, slovenly
- 衣料いりょうIryouclothing
- 改訂かいていKaiteirevision (of text), alteration, change
- 指差すゆびさすYubisasuto point at
- 足し算たしざんTashizanaddition
- 断面だんめんDanmensection, cross section, profile
- 着色ちゃくしょくChakushokucolouring, coloring, colorant
- 布告ふこくFukokuedict, ordinance, proclamation
- 愛憎あいぞうAizoulove and hate
- ぶかぶかBukabukatoo large (clothing), baggy, loose-fitting
- アワーAwaahour
- ストロボSutorobostroboscope, strobe lamp, stroboscopic lamp
- テレックスTerekkusutelex, teletypewriter exchange
- 一律いちりつIchiritsuuniform, even, across-the-board
- 汽船きせんKisensteamship, steamboat, steamer
- 議事堂ぎじどうGijidouassembly hall, parliament house, diet building
- 敬具けいぐKeiguyours sincerely, sincerely yours, yours truly
- 主権しゅけんShukensovereignty, supremacy, dominion
- 就業しゅうぎょうShuugyouemployment, starting work
- 先天的せんてんてきSententekiinborn, innate, inherent
- 単一たんいつTanitsusingle, simple, sole
- 宙返りちゅうがえりChuugaerisomersault, looping-the-loop
- 舗装ほそうHosoupaving (a road), surfacing (with asphalt, concrete, etc.), pavement
- 論議ろんぎRongidiscussion, argument, debate
- 和文わぶんWabunJapanese text, sentence in Japanese
- しなやかShinayakasupple, flexible, elastic
- 聳えるそびえるSobieruto rise (of a building, mountain, etc.), to tower, to soar
- 長大ちょうだいChoudailong and large, tall and large, grand
- 織りおりOriweave, weaving, woven item
- がっしりGasshirifirmly, solidly, sturdily
- インターナショナルIntaanashonaruinternational
- シックShikkuchic, stylish, smart
- 戯曲ぎきょくGikyokudrama, play
- 原油げんゆGenyucrude oil
- 主体しゅたいShutaimain constituent, core, nucleus
- 主題しゅだいShudaisubject, theme, motif
- 樹立じゅりつJuritsuestablishment, founding, setting (a record)
- 終日しゅうじつShuujitsuall day, for a whole day
- 進呈しんていShinteipresentation (e.g. of a gift)
- 姓名せいめいSeimei(full) name, family name and given name
- 対比たいひTaihicontrast, juxtaposition
- 綴じるとじるTojiruto bind, to file
- 備え付けるそなえつけるSonaetsukeruto provide, to furnish, to equip
- 便宜べんぎBengiconvenience, accommodation, advantage
- 飽和ほうわHouwasaturation, satiation
- 埋蔵まいぞうMaizouburying in the ground
- 民主みんしゅMinshudemocracy, popular sovereignty
- 旅券りょけんRyokenpassport
- 林業りんぎょうRingyouforestry
- 代わる代わるかわるがわるKawarugawarualternately, by turns
- オリエンテーションOrienteeshonorientation
- ダンプDanpudump
- デコレーションDekoreeshondecoration
- 加味かみKamiseasoning, flavoring, flavouring
- 過密かみつKamitsuovercrowding, congestion, overpopulation
- 改定かいていKaiteirevision (of a rule, price, etc.), alteration, change
- 海峡かいきょうKaikyouchannel (e.g. between two land masses), strait
- 漁村ぎょそんGyosonfishing village
- 協調きょうちょうKyouchoucooperation, conciliation, harmony
- 契機けいきKeikiopportunity, chance
- 諮るはかるHakaruto consult with, to discuss, to confer
- 垂れたれTaresauce (esp. soy or mirin-based dipping sauce)
- 折衷せっちゅうSetchuucompromise, cross, blending
- 日の丸ひのまるHinomarured or gold circle representing the Sun
- 風土ふうどFuudonatural features, topography, climate
- 平常へいじょうHeijounormal, usual, ordinary
- オートマチックOotomachikkuautomatic
- 華美かびKabisplendor, splendour, gorgeousness
- 水源すいげんSuigensource of river, fountainhead
- 大筋おおすじOosujioutline, summary, gist
- 特産とくさんTokusanbeing produced in a particular region, local specialty
- 様式ようしきYoushikistyle, form, pattern
- 温和おんわOnwamild (climate), temperate, clement
- 仕上げしあげShiagefinish, finishing, finishing touches
- 取り扱いとりあつかいToriatsukaitreatment, service, handling
- 引き下げるひきさげるHikisageruto lower (a price, tax, standard, etc.), to bring down, to reduce
- 保母ほぼHobo(female) childcare worker, nursery school teacher
- インフォメーションInfuomeeshoninformation
- 雨天うてんUtenrainy weather
- 過ぎすぎSugipast, after
- 回覧かいらんKairancirculation (esp. of documents), sending round
- 原書げんしょGenshooriginal document (not a copy or adaptation), book in its original language (esp. a European language)
- 公用こうようKouyouofficial business, government business, public business
- 考古学こうこがくKoukogakuarchaeology, archeology
- 準ずるじゅんずるJunzuruto follow (a rule, precedent, etc.), to conform to (the law, standards, etc.), to be based on
- 即するそくするSokusuruto conform to, to agree with, to be adapted to
- 痛めるいためるItameruto hurt, to injure, to cause pain
- 等級とうきゅうToukyuugrade, class, degree
- 保守ほしゅHoshumaintenance
- 立法りっぽうRippou(enactment of) legislation, lawmaking
- 類推るいすいRuisuianalogy
- 隔週かくしゅうKakushuuevery other week, every two weeks
- 下火したびShitabiburning low, waning, declining
- 貨幣かへいKaheimoney, currency, coin
- 起伏きふくKifukuundulation
- ちり取りちりとりChiritoridustpan
- 水気みずけMizukewater content, moisture, juiciness
- 全盛ぜんせいZenseiheight of prosperity
- 内陸ないりくNairikuinland
- 保養ほようHoyouhealth preservation, recuperation, recreation
- 目方めかたMekataweight
- 老衰ろうすいRousuisenility, senile decay, infirmity (through age)
- ティッシュペーパーTeisshupeepaatissue paper, tissue, facial tissue
- 煙たいけむたいKemutaismoky
- 漢語かんごKangoJapanese word of Chinese origin, Sino-Japanese word
- 丘陵きゅうりょうKyuuryouhill, hillock
- 原文げんぶんGenbunoriginal text
- 厳かおごそかOgosokasolemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.), austere, grave
- 口述こうじゅつKoujutsudictation, verbal statement
- 購読こうどくKoudokubuying and reading (book, magazine, etc.), subscribing (incl. free subscriptions), taking (e.g. newspaper)
- 錯誤さくごSakugomistake, error, discrepancy
- 字体じたいJitaiform of a character (e.g. simplified, traditional)
- 十字路じゅうじろJuujirocrossroads, intersection
- 大水おおみずOomizuflood
- 農耕のうこうNoukoufarming, agriculture, cultivation
- 並列へいれつHeiretsuarranging in a line, standing in a row
- 暴風ぼうふうBoufuustorm, windstorm, gale
- 冷淡れいたんReitancool, indifferent, apathetic
- 情け深いなさけぶかいNasakebukaitender-hearted, compassionate, charitable
- 民俗みんぞくMinzokufolk customs, folkways, ethnic customs
- 共和きょうわKyouwarepublicanism
- 驕るおごるOgoruto be proud, to be haughty, to be arrogant
- エアメールEameeruairmail, air mail
- 逸らすそらすSorasuto turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.), to avert, to divert (e.g. one's attention)
- 簡素かんそKansosimple, plain, modest
- 議決ぎけつGiketsuresolution, decision, vote
- 勤労きんろうKinroulabor, labour, exertion
- 言論げんろんGenron(one's) speech, expression of views, discussion
- 座談会ざだんかいZadankaisymposium, round-table discussion
- 似通うにかようNikayouto resemble closely
- 耳鼻科じびかJibikaotolaryngology, ear, nose, and throat department
- 質疑しつぎShitsugiquestion
- 親善しんぜんShinzenfriendship, goodwill, friendly relations
- 大便だいべんDaibenfeces, faeces, excrement
- 微笑びしょうBishousmile
- 未開みかいMikaiuncivilized, uncivilised, primitive
- ナイターNaitaagame under lights (e.g. baseball), night game
- 概略がいりゃくGairyakuoutline, summary, gist
- 学説がくせつGakusetsutheory
- 関税かんぜいKanzeicustoms (duties), duty, tariff
- 凶作きょうさくKyousakubad harvest, poor crop
- 元首げんしゅGenshusovereign, ruler, head of state
- 公団こうだんKoudanpublic corporation
- 鉱業こうぎょうKougyoumining industry
- 準じるじゅんじるJunjiruto follow (a rule, precedent, etc.), to conform to (the law, standards, etc.), to be based on
- 書き取るかきとるKakitoruto write down (what someone says), to take down dictation, to take notes (e.g. of a lecture)
- 増進ぞうしんZoushinpromoting, increase, advance
- 討議とうぎTougidebate, discussion
- 比重ひじゅうHijuuspecific gravity, relative density
- 分母ぶんぼBunbodenominator
- 旅客りょかくRyokakupassenger
- 兼業けんぎょうKengyoupursuing as a side business, doing in addition to one's main work, running (businesses) simultaneously
- インフレInfureinflation
- スチームSuchiimusteam
- 雨具あまぐAmagurain gear
- 回送かいそうKaisouforwarding, sending on, redirecting (e.g. mail)
- 海抜かいばつKaibatsuheight above sea level
- 近眼きんがんKingannearsightedness, shortsightedness, myopia
- 短波たんぱTanpashort wave
- 聴講ちょうこうChoukoulecture attendance, auditing
- 物議ぶつぎButsugipublic discussion, public criticism, controversy
- 普遍ふへんFuhenuniversal, general, ubiquitous
- 忠実ちゅうじつChuujitsufaithful, devoted, loyal
- スラックスSurakkususlacks
- 以てもってMottewith, by, by means of
- 化合かごうKagouchemical combination
- 外相がいしょうGaishouForeign Minister
- 学士がくしGakushiuniversity graduate, bachelor
- 客観きゃっかんKyakkanobjectivity, objective, object (philosophical)
- 碁盤ごばんGobanGo board
- 控除こうじょKoujosubtraction, deduction (e.g. of tax)
- 降水こうすいKousuirainfall, precipitation
- 参議院さんぎいんSangiinHouse of Councillors (upper house of the National Diet of Japan)
- 準急じゅんきゅうJunkyuusemi-express train, local express train, sub-express train
- 書評しょひょうShohyoubook review
- 専修せんしゅうSenshuuspecialization, specialisation
- 妥結だけつDaketsusettlement, an agreement
- 明朗めいろうMeiroucheerful, bright
- 略語りゃくごRyakugoabbreviation, acronym
- 前売りまえうりMaeuriadvance sale, booking
- 亜爾加里アルカリArukarialkali
- タイピストTaipisutotypist
- トランジスタToranjisutatransistor
- 共稼ぎともかせぎTomokasegi(husband and wife) earning a living together
- 混血こんけつKonketsumixed race, mixed parentage
- 差異さいSaidifference, disparity, gap
- 重んずるおもんずるOmonzuruto honor, to honour, to respect
- 徐行じょこうJokougoing slowly (esp. to enable a vehicle to stop immediately), going at a reduced speed, slowing down
- 適宜てきぎTekigisuitable, appropriate, fitting
- 当たりあたりAtarihit
- 薄弱はくじゃくHakujakufeebleness, weakness
- 必修ひっしゅうHisshuurequired (subject)
- 明くるあくるAkurunext (day, morning, etc.), following
- 婉曲えんきょくEnkyokueuphemistic, circumlocutory, periphrastic
- 卯うUthe Rabbit (fourth sign of the Chinese zodiac), the Hare
- 群集ぐんしゅうGunshuucrowd, community, group
- 申し込みもうしこみMoushikomiapplication, entry, request
- だぶだぶDabudabuloose (of clothing), baggy
- 演ずるえんずるEnzuruto act (a part), to play (a role)
- 化繊かせんKasensynthetic fiber, synthetic fibre, chemical fiber
- 学芸がくげいGakugeiarts and sciences, liberal arts
- 掛けかけKakecredit
- 慣行かんこうKankoucustomary practice, habit, traditional event
- 窮乏きゅうぼうKyuuboupoverty, destitution, privation
- 好況こうきょうKoukyouprosperous (economic) conditions, favourable conditions, (economic) boom
- 国有こくゆうKokuyuunational ownership, state ownership, government ownership
- 採択さいたくSaitakuadoption, selection, choice
- 申し出もうしでMoushideproposal, offer, request
- 独創どくそうDokusouoriginality
- 法学ほうがくHougakulaw, jurisprudence
- 利潤りじゅんRijunprofit, returns
- 見込みみこみMikomihope, promise, possibility
- ミスプリントMisupurintomisprint
- 勧めすすめSusumerecommendation, advice, suggestion
- 幹線かんせんKansenmain line, trunk line
- 掬うすくうSukuuto scoop, to ladle out
- 恐れおそれOsorefear, horror, anxiety
- 私有しゆうShiyuuprivate ownership
- 修士しゅうしShuushimaster's (degree)
- 助詞じょしJoshiparticle, postpositional word in Japanese grammar that functions as an auxiliary to a main word
- 身振りみぶりMiburigesture, gesticulation, motion
- 戦災せんさいSensaiwar damage
- 体つきからだつきKaradatsukibody build, figure
- 団扇うちわUchiwauchiwa, type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
- 年鑑ねんかんNenkanyearbook, almanac, annual
- 不順ふじゅんFujunirregular, unseasonable, changeable
- 捕鯨ほげいHogeiwhaling, whale hunting, whale fishing
- 満場まんじょうManjouwhole house, whole audience
- 遊牧ゆうぼくYuubokunomadism
- OKオッケーOkkeeOK, okay
- カットKattocut, cutting
- クイズKuizuquiz
- センスSensutaste (in fashion, music, etc.), sense (e.g. of humour), flair
- ソロSorosolo
- バットBattobat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)
- ポットPottopot (esp. teapot, coffee pot)
- ライスRaisurice (esp. when served on a plate)
- レンジRenjirange, stove, cooker
- ワットWattowatt
- 悪あくAkuevil, wickedness
- 域外いきがいIkigaioutside the area
- 育ちそだちSodachigrowth, breeding
- 印いんInstamp, seal, chop
- 嘘つきうそつきUsotsukiliar, fibber
- 覚えおぼえOboememory, sense, experience
- 滑稽こっけいKokkeifunny, comical, humorous
- 叶うかなうKanauto come true (of a dream, wish, etc.), to be realized, to be fulfilled
- 祈りいのりInoriprayer, supplication
- 救いすくいSukuihelp, rescue, aid
- 叫びさけびSakebishout, cry, outcry
- 強いてしいてShiiteby force
- 教えおしえOshieteaching, instruction, teachings
- 況してましてMashitestill more, to say nothing of, not to mention
- 驚きおどろきOdorokisurprise, astonishment, wonder
- 極めてきわめてKiwameteexceedingly, extremely, decisively
- 区切りくぎりKugiripause (in speech, writing, etc.), punctuation
- 恵みめぐみMegumiblessing, grace
- 結びむすびMusubiending, conclusion
- 見晴らしみはらしMiharashi(scenic) view, prospect, outlook
- 向けむけMukeintended for ..., oriented towards ..., aimed at ...
- いい加減いいかげんIikagenirresponsible, perfunctory, careless
- 攻めせめSemeattack, offence, offense
- 済ますすますSumasuto finish, to get it over with, to conclude
- 使いつかいTsukaierrand, mission, going on an errand
- 至っていたってItattevery much, exceedingly, extremely
- 試みこころみKokoromiattempt, trial, experiment
- 次いでついでTsuidenext, secondly, subsequently
- 自惚れうぬぼれUnuboreconceit, vanity, pride
- 写しうつしUtsushicopy, duplicate, facsimile
- 借りかりKariborrowing, debt, loan
- 受け入れうけいれUkeirereceiving, acceptance, reception
- 助けたすけTasukeassistance, help, aid
- 招きまねきManekiinvitation
- 上がりあがりAgaririse, increase, ascent
- 心がけこころがけKokorogake(mental) attitude, way of thinking, attention
- 心得こころえKokoroeknowledge, understanding
- 進みすすみSusumiprogress
- 人じんJin-ian (e.g. Italian), -ite (e.g. Tokyoite)
- 据え付けるすえつけるSuetsukeruto install, to equip, to mount
- 澄ますすますSumasuto clear, to make clear
- 成年せいねんSeinenadult age, majority
- 訴えうったえUttaelawsuit, complaint
- 争いあらそいArasoifight, dispute, feud
- 蔵相ぞうしょうZoushouMinister of Finance
- 待ち合わせまちあわせMachiawaseappointment
- 遅れおくれOkuredelay, lag, falling behind
- 調べしらべShirabeinvestigation, inspection, examination
- 纏めまとめMatomesummary, recapitulation, aggregation
- 妬むねたむNetamuto be jealous of, to envy, to begrudge
- 努めてつとめてTsutometeas much as possible, as far as possible, to the best of one's ability
- 怒りいかりIkarianger, rage, fury
- 盗みぬすみNusumistealing, theft
- 当てあてAteaim, object, purpose
- 動きうごきUgokimovement, move, motion
- 憧れあこがれAkogareyearning, longing, aspiration
- 粘りねばりNebaristickiness, viscosity
- 悩ますなやますNayamasuto afflict, to torment, to harass
- 悩みなやみNayamitrouble, troubles, worry
- 抜かすぬかすNukasuto omit, to leave out, to skip
- 文語ぶんごBungowritten language, literary language
- 聞き取りききとりKikitorilistening comprehension, aural comprehension
- 味わいあじわいAjiwaiflavour, flavor, taste
- 無茶むちゃMuchaabsurd, unreasonable, ridiculous
- 落ち着きおちつきOchitsukicalmness, composure, presence of mind
- 裏返しうらがえしUragaeshiinside out, upside down
- 流しながしNagashisink (e.g. in a kitchen)
- 励ますはげますHagemasuto encourage, to cheer on, to cheer (someone) up
- 詫びわびWabiapology
- 嗚呼ああAaah!, oh!, alas!
- 洒落るしゃれるShareruto dress stylishly
- くじ引きくじびきKujibikilottery, drawn lot
- 蕾つぼみTsubomi(flower) bud
- 打ち消しうちけしUchikeshinegation, denial, negative
- 売り出しうりだしUridashi(bargain) sale
- 行いおこないOkonaideed, act, action
- 清々しいすがすがしいSugasugashiirefreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air), brisk, bracing
- 漏らすもらすMorasuto let leak, to let out (e.g. light)
- 割り当てわりあてWariateallotment, assignment, allocation
- 沿いぞいZoialong (a river, coast, railway, etc.), on (e.g. a street)
- 頼みたのみTanomirequest, favor, favour
- 持ちもちMochihaving, holding, possessing
Estimated JLPT levels — no official post-2010 lists exist (see dictionary).