JLPT N3 Vocabulary
1,620 words, most common first. Tap any word for readings, meanings, and the kanji it uses.
- 事ことKotothing, matter
- お前おまえOmaeyou
- 或あるArua certain ..., some ...
- 田たTarice field
- 柄えEhandle, grip
- 柄がらGarapattern, design
- 何でなんでNandewhy?, what for?
- 増すますMasuto increase, to grow
- 何かなにかNanikasomething, some, any
- 然うそうSouin that way, thus, such
- だってDatteafter all, because
- 音おんOnsound, noise
- 板いたItaboard, plank
- 有難うありがとうArigatouthank you, thanks
- 時ときTokitime, hour, moment
- 中ちゅうChuumedium (size), average (grade, level, etc.), middle
- 兎うさぎUsagirabbit, hare, coney
- 舌したShitatongue
- まあMaajust (e.g. "just wait here"), come now, now, now
- 語ごGoword, term
- 様ようYouappearing ..., looking ...
- 実みMifruit, nut
- 殺すころすKorosuto kill, to slay, to murder
- だけどDakedobut, however, although
- 元もとMotoorigin, source, beginning
- 今日はこんにちはKonnichihahello, good day, good afternoon
- 酔うようYouto get drunk, to become intoxicated
- 只ただTadaordinary, common, usual
- ちゃんとChantodiligently, seriously, earnestly
- 事件じけんJikenevent, affair, incident
- 人間にんげんNingenhuman being, human, person
- 分ぶんBunpart, portion, share
- ずっとZuttocontinuously, the whole time, all the way
- 跡あとAtotrace, tracks, mark
- 何もなにもNanimo(not) anything, (nothing) at all, (not) any
- 背せいSeiheight, stature
- 馬鹿ばかBakaidiot, moron, fool
- 犯人はんにんHanninoffender, criminal, culprit
- 巣すSunest, rookery, breeding place
- 感じるかんじるKanjiruto feel, to sense, to experience
- 得るうるUruto be able to ..., can ...
- 得るえるEruto get, to earn, to acquire
- 日にちNichiSunday
- ママMamamom, mommy, mum
- 訓くんKunnative Japanese reading of a Chinese character
- 度たびTabitime (three times, each time, etc.), times
- 度どDodegree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.)
- 全てすべてSubeteeverything, all, the whole
- 金かねKanemoney
- 金きんKingold (metal)
- 信じるしんじるShinjiruto believe, to believe in, to place trust in
- 積もるつもるTsumoruto pile up, to accumulate
- どんなDonnawhat kind of, what sort of, what
- 者ものMonoperson
- 助けるたすけるTasukeruto save, to rescue, to spare
- ですからDesukaraso, therefore, accordingly
- かも知れないかもしれないKamoshirenaimay, might, perhaps
- 守るまもるMamoruto protect, to guard, to defend
- 真逆まさかMasakaby no means, never!, well, I never!
- だがDagabut, however, (and) yet
- 相手あいてAitecompanion, partner, company
- 茶ちゃChatea
- 幸せしあわせShiawasehappiness, good fortune, luck
- 絶対ぜったいZettaiabsolutely, definitely, unconditionally
- 実はじつはJitsuhaas a matter of fact, by the way, to tell you the truth
- 別にべつにBetsuni(not) particularly, (not) especially, (not) specially
- 刑事けいじKeiji(police) detective
- 人生じんせいJinsei(one's) life
- 命いのちInochilife, life force
- 濃いこいKoideep (colour), dark
- 許すゆるすYurusuto permit, to allow, to approve
- 今回こんかいKonkaithis time, now
- 日本にほんNihonJapan
- 我々われわれWarewarewe
- 食うくうKuuto eat
- 去るさるSaruto leave, to go away
- 暮らすくらすKurasuto live (on, by, etc.), to lead a life, to get along
- 後のちNochilater, afterwards
- 尻しりShiributtocks, behind, rump
- 後ごGoafter
- 上かみKamiupper reaches (of a river), upper stream
- 上じょうJoufrom the standpoint of, from the viewpoint of, with respect to
- 底そこSokobottom, sole
- 宜しくよろしくYoroshikuwell, properly, suitably
- 仕舞ったしまったShimattadarn it!, darn!, oops!
- 母親ははおやHahaoyamother
- 文ぶんBunsentence
- 兎に角とにかくTonikakuanyway, anyhow, at any rate
- 辞めるやめるYameruto resign, to retire, to quit
- 何とかなんとかNantokasomething, something or other, so-and-so
- 全くまったくMattakureally, truly, entirely
- 黙るだまるDamaruto be silent, to say nothing
- 患者かんじゃKanjapatient
- 現場げんばGenbaactual spot, scene (of a crime, accident, etc.)
- 回かいKaicounter for occurrences
- 頃ころKoro(approximate) time, around, about
- 情報じょうほうJouhouinformation, news, report
- 宝たからTakaratreasure
- 間まMatime, pause
- 何でもなんでもNandemoany, anything, whatever
- 父親ちちおやChichioyafather
- 確認かくにんKakuninconfirmation, verification, validation
- 所でところでTokorodeby the way, incidentally, well
- 他たTaother (esp. people and abstract matters)
- 大だいDailarge, big, great
- 認めるみとめるMitomeruto recognize, to recognise, to observe
- 地ちChiearth, ground, land
- 土つちTsuchiearth, soil, dirt
- 戦うたたかうTatakauto make war (on), to wage war (against), to go to war (with)
- 一体いったいIttai(what) the heck, (why) in the world, (who) on earth
- 隠すかくすKakusuto hide, to conceal
- 諦めるあきらめるAkirameruto give up, to abandon (hope, plans), to resign oneself (to)
- 恋こいKoi(romantic) love
- 賞しょうShouprize, award
- 急にきゅうにKyuuniswiftly, rapidly, quickly
- 辛いつらいTsuraipainful, bitter, heart-breaking
- 最高さいこうSaikoubest, supreme, wonderful
- 仲間なかまNakamacompanion, fellow, friend
- 仕舞うしまうShimauto finish, to stop, to end
- 結果けっかKekkaresult, consequence, outcome
- 似合うにあうNiauto suit, to match, to become
- 名なNaname, given name
- 空からKaraemptiness, being empty
- 救うすくうSukuuto rescue (someone), to save, to help (out of a difficulty)
- 任せるまかせるMakaseruto leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone), to entrust (to someone), to entrust (someone) with
- 結局けっきょくKekkyokuafter all, in the end, ultimately
- 愛あいAilove, affection, care
- 図ずZudrawing, picture, diagram
- 離れるはなれるHanareruto be separated, to be apart, to be distant
- 罪つみTsumicrime, sin, wrongdoing
- 然もしかもShikamomoreover, furthermore
- 県けんKenprefecture (of Japan), county (of China, Taiwan, Norway, etc.), department (of France)
- 姿すがたSugatafigure, form, shape
- 気づくきづくKizukuto notice, to realize, to realise
- 女子じょしJoshiwoman, girl
- 神かみKamigod, deity, divinity
- 状況じょうきょうJoukyoustate of affairs, situation, conditions
- 当たるあたるAtaruto be hit, to strike
- 手術しゅじゅつShujutsusurgery, operation, procedure
- 拍手はくしゅHakushuclapping hands, applause
- 出会うであうDeauto meet (by chance), to come across, to run across
- 残すのこすNokosuto leave (behind)
- 桜さくらSakuracherry tree, cherry blossom, sakura
- 全員ぜんいんZeninall members, all hands, everyone
- 逮捕たいほTaihoarrest, apprehension, capture
- 自殺じさつJisatsusuicide
- 教授きょうじゅKyoujuprofessor
- 疑ううたがうUtagauto doubt, to distrust, to be suspicious of
- 未来みらいMirai(distant) future
- こんなにKonnaniso, like this, in this way
- 会かいKaimeeting, assembly, party
- 素敵すてきSutekilovely, wonderful, charming
- 噂うわさUwasarumour, rumor, report
- 如何してもどうしてもDoushitemoby all means, at any cost, no matter what
- 敵てきTekiopponent, rival, adversary
- 乗せるのせるNoseruto place on (something)
- 其処でそこでSokodeso, accordingly, now
- 其れでもそれでもSoredemobut (still), and yet, nevertheless
- 愛するあいするAisuruto love
- 正直しょうじきShoujikihonest, frank, candid
- 責任せきにんSekininduty, responsibility (incl. supervision of staff)
- 組むくむKumuto cross (legs or arms), to link (arms)
- 課かKalesson
- 存在そんざいSonzaiexistence, being, presence
- 離婚りこんRikondivorce
- いらっしゃいIrasshaicome, go, stay
- 願うねがうNegauto desire, to wish, to hope
- 無事ぶじBujisafety, security, peace
- 方法ほうほうHouhoumethod, way, manner
- 誘うさそうSasouto invite, to ask (someone to do), to call (for)
- 生なまNamaraw, uncooked, fresh
- 湾わんWanbay, gulf, inlet
- 番ばんBannumber (in a series)
- 担当たんとうTantoubeing in charge (of an area of responsibility), being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
- 奪ううばうUbauto take (by force), to take away, to snatch
- 突然とつぜんTotsuzenabrupt, sudden, unexpected
- 様子ようすYousustate (of affairs), situation, circumstances
- 報告ほうこくHoukokureport, information
- 何処かどこかDokokasomewhere
- 願いねがいNegaidesire, wish, hope
- 断ることわるKotowaruto refuse, to reject, to dismiss
- 発見はっけんHakkendiscovery, detection, finding
- 過去かこKakothe past, bygone days
- 失ううしなうUshinauto lose
- 覚悟かくごKakugoreadiness, (mental) preparedness
- 望むのぞむNozomuto desire, to want, to wish for
- デートDeetodate (with someone), (social) outing (for two), date night
- 描くえがくEgakuto draw, to paint, to sketch
- ノックNokkuknock, knocking
- 週間しゅうかんShuukanweek
- 城しろShirocastle
- 嫌うきらうKirauto hate, to dislike, to loathe
- 迷惑めいわくMeiwakutrouble, bother, annoyance
- 恐らくおそらくOsorakuprobably, (most) likely, in all likelihood
- 振るふるFuruto wave, to shake, to swing
- 無駄むだMudafutility, waste, uselessness
- 追うおうOuto chase, to run after, to pursue
- 撃つうつUtsuto shoot (a gun, person, etc.), to fire
- 状態じょうたいJoutaistate, condition, situation
- 打つぶつButsuto hit (someone), to strike, to beat
- 飽きるあきるAkiruto get tired of, to tire of, to lose interest in
- 協力きょうりょくKyouryokucooperation, collaboration, help
- 冗談じょうだんJoudanjoke, jest, funny story
- 叩くたたくTatakuto strike, to hit, to beat
- 御目出度うおめでとうOmedetoucongratulations!, well done!, best wishes!
- 際さいSaioccasion, time, circumstances
- 一生いっしょうIsshouwhole life, a lifetime, all through life
- 悩むなやむNayamuto be worried, to be troubled
- 記者きしゃKishareporter, journalist
- 抱くいだくIdakuto hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby), to embrace, to hug
- 面めんMenface
- 秘密ひみつHimitsusecret, secrecy, confidentiality
- 所がところがTokorogaeven so, however, still
- 丸でまるでMarudeas if, as though, just like
- 楽らくRakucomfort, ease, relief
- 事実じじつJijitsufact, truth, reality
- 感謝かんしゃKanshathanks, gratitude, appreciation
- 本人ほんにんHonninthe person in question, the person themselves, said person
- 詳しいくわしいKuwashiidetailed, full, minute
- 取れるとれるToreruto come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.)
- 笑顔えがおEgaosmiling face, smile
- 数かずKazunumber, amount
- 数すうSuuseveral, a few, a number of
- 傷きずKizuwound, injury, cut
- 記憶きおくKiokumemory, recollection, remembrance
- 逆ぎゃくGyakureverse, opposite
- 腹はらHaraabdomen, belly, stomach
- 既にすでにSudenialready
- 酒さけSakealcohol, sake
- 希望きぼうKibouhope, wish, aspiration
- 本物ほんものHonmonogenuine article, real thing, real deal
- 夫婦ふうふFuufumarried couple, husband and wife, man and wife
- 現れるあらわれるArawareruto appear, to come in sight, to become visible
- 仲なかNakarelation, relationship
- 身みMione's body, one's person
- 切れるきれるKireruto break, to snap, to be cut
- 届くとどくTodokuto reach, to touch, to get to
- 完全かんぜんKanzenperfect, complete
- 胸むねMunechest, breast
- 可也かなりKanariconsiderably, fairly, quite
- 解決かいけつKaiketsusettlement, solution, resolution
- ゲームGeemugame
- 其の儘そのままSonomamawithout change, as is
- 限るかぎるKagiruto restrict, to limit, to confine
- 求めるもとめるMotomeruto want, to wish for
- 成功せいこうSeikousuccess, achievement
- 裏切るうらぎるUragiruto betray, to turn traitor (to), to double-cross
- 起こるおこるOkoruto occur, to happen
- 組くみKumiclass (of students)
- 目的もくてきMokutekipurpose, goal, aim
- 理解りかいRikaiunderstanding, comprehension, appreciation
- 更にさらにSaranifurthermore, again, after all
- 教師きょうしKyoushiteacher, instructor
- 市いちIchimarket, fair
- 借金しゃっきんShakkindebt, loan, liabilities
- 離すはなすHanasuto separate, to part, to divide
- 判断はんだんHandanjudgment, judgement, decision
- 人物じんぶつJinbutsuperson, character, figure
- 減るへるHeruto decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate
- 期待きたいKitaiexpectation, anticipation, hope
- 与えるあたえるAtaeruto give (esp. to someone of lower status), to bestow, to grant
- 偶然ぐうぜんGuuzencoincidence, chance, accident
- 最低さいていSaiteileast, lowest, minimum
- 不安ふあんFuananxiety, uneasiness, worry
- 検査けんさKensainspection (e.g. customs, factory), examination, test
- 飯めしMeshicooked rice
- 塀へいHeiwall
- 谷たにTanivalley, ravine, gorge
- 丘おかOkahill, height, knoll
- 現在げんざいGenzaithe present, present time, now
- 其れともそれともSoretomoor, or else
- 流れるながれるNagareruto stream, to flow (liquid, time, etc.), to run (ink)
- 内容ないようNaiyoucontents, content, substance
- 掴むつかむTsukamuto seize, to catch, to grasp
- 役やくYakurole, assignment, responsibility
- 医師いしIshidoctor, physician
- チャンスChansuchance, opportunity
- 世の中よのなかYononakasociety, the world, the times
- 何時でもいつでもItsudemoalways, all the time, at all times
- 行動こうどうKoudouaction, conduct, behaviour
- 係かかりKakaricharge, duty, person in charge
- 奥おくOkuinner part, interior, back (of a drawer, one's throat, etc.)
- 当時とうじToujiat that time, in those days
- 恋人こいびとKoibitolover, sweetheart, boyfriend
- 意外いがいIgaiunexpected, surprising
- 売れるうれるUreruto sell (well)
- 我慢がまんGamanendurance, patience, perseverance
- 記事きじKijiarticle, news story, report
- 年間ねんかんNenkan(period of) a year
- 都みやこMiyakocapital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital), seat of government
- 受け取るうけとるUketoruto receive, to get, to accept
- 頂戴ちょうだいChoudaireceiving, getting, accepting
- 面倒めんどうMendoutrouble, bother
- 注ちゅうChuuannotation, explanatory note, comment
- 稲いねInerice plant (Oryza sativa)
- 大したたいしたTaishitaconsiderable, great, important
- 事情じじょうJijoucircumstances, conditions, situation
- 契約けいやくKeiyakucontract, compact, agreement
- 苦しむくるしむKurushimuto suffer, to groan, to be worried
- 可哀想かわいそうKawaisoupoor, pitiable, pathetic
- 納得なっとくNattokuconsent, agreement, acceptance
- プロPuroprofessional, pro
- 調査ちょうさChousainvestigation, examination, inquiry
- 信用しんようShinyouconfidence, trust, faith
- 今後こんごKongofrom now on, hereafter
- 現実げんじつGenjitsureality, actuality, hard fact
- 味方みかたMikatafriend, ally, supporter
- 気に入るきにいるKiniiruto like, to be pleased with, to be delighted with
- 勇気ゆうきYuukicourage, bravery, valour
- 涙なみだNamidatear, tears, lachrymal secretion
- 申し訳もうしわけMoushiwakeapology, excuse
- 作品さくひんSakuhinwork (e.g. book, film, painting, composition), piece, production
- マスターMasutaato master (a skill)
- 銃じゅうJuugun, firearm, small arms (e.g. rifle, pistol, etc)
- 玉たまTamaball, sphere, globe
- 意識いしきIshikiconsciousness
- 調子ちょうしChoushitune, tone, key
- 頼るたよるTayoruto rely on, to depend on, to count on
- 抜くぬくNukuto pull out, to draw out, to extract
- 進めるすすめるSusumeruto advance, to move forward, to put (a clock, watch) forward
- 種たねTaneseed (e.g. of a plant), pip, kernel
- 偖さてSatewell, now, then
- 犯罪はんざいHanzaicrime, offence, offense
- 苦労くろうKuroutrouble, hardship, difficulty
- 皮かわKawaskin, hide, pelt
- 合わせるあわせるAwaseruto match (rhythm, speed, etc.)
- 外すはずすHazusuto remove, to take off, to detach
- 王おうOuking, ruler, sovereign
- 岩いわIwarock, boulder
- 参加さんかSankaparticipation, joining, entry
- 想像そうぞうSouzouimagination, supposition, guess
- 直接ちょくせつChokusetsudirect, immediate, personal
- たったTattaonly, merely, but
- 氏しShiMr, Mrs, Ms
- 営業えいぎょうEigyoubusiness, trade, operations
- 優秀ゆうしゅうYuushuusuperior, excellent, brilliant
- 記録きろくKirokurecord, document, minutes
- 遂についにTsuinifinally, in the end, at last
- 辺りあたりAtari(in the) neighbourhood, neighborhood, vicinity
- 男子だんしDanshiboy
- 証明しょうめいShoumeiproof, testimony, demonstration
- 過ごすすごすSugosuto spend (time), to pass, to lead (a life)
- 香りかおりKaoriaroma, fragrance, scent
- 通りとおりTooristreet, road, avenue
- 品しなShinaarticle, item, thing
- 依頼いらいIrairequest, commission, entrusting (with a matter)
- 訴えるうったえるUttaeruto raise, to bring to (someone's attention)
- 相当そうとうSoutoucorresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.), being equivalent to
- 不思議ふしぎFushigiwonderful, marvelous, strange
- 死亡しぼうShiboudeath, dying, mortality
- 他人たにんTaninanother person, other people, others
- 倒すたおすTaosuto throw down, to bring down, to blow down
- 穴あなAnahole, opening, orifice
- 立場たちばTachibaposition, situation
- 能力のうりょくNouryokuability, faculty
- 稼ぐかせぐKaseguto earn (income), to make (money)
- 組織そしきSoshikiorganization, organisation, formation
- 嫁よめYomebride
- 心臓しんぞうShinzouheart
- 回すまわすMawasuto turn, to rotate, to spin
- 思い出おもいでOmoidememories, recollections, reminiscence
- 罹るかかるKakaruto contract (a disease), to suffer from
- 息いきIkibreath, breathing
- 苦しいくるしいKurushiipainful, difficult, tough
- 泉いずみIzumispring, fountain
- 旅たびTabitravel, trip, journey
- 支えるささえるSasaeruto support, to prop, to sustain
- 直じきJikisoon, in a moment, before long
- 命令めいれいMeireiorder, command, decree
- 以前いぜんIzenbefore, prior to, ago
- 向くむくMukuto turn toward, to look (up, down, etc.)
- 苦手にがてNigatepoor (at), weak (in), not very good (at)
- 裁判さいばんSaibantrial, judgement, judgment
- 誤解ごかいGokaimisunderstanding
- 条件じょうけんJoukencondition, term, requirement
- 秒びょうByousecond (unit of time)
- 育つそだつSodatsuto be raised (e.g. child), to be brought up, to grow (up)
- 扱うあつかうAtsukauto deal with (a person), to treat, to handle
- 流すながすNagasuto drain, to pour, to run
- 努力どりょくDoryokueffort, exertion, endeavour
- 瞬間しゅんかんShunkanmoment, instant, second
- 悪魔あくまAkumadevil, demon, fiend
- 皿さらSaraplate, dish, platter
- 文句もんくMonkucomplaint, grumbling, objection
- 正にまさにMasaniexactly, just, precisely
- 偶々たまたまTamatamaby chance, by accident, accidentally
- 不利ふりFuridisadvantage, handicap, unfavorable position
- どんなにDonnanihow, how much, to what extent
- 先日せんじつSenjitsuthe other day, a few days ago
- 試すためすTamesuto try (out), to have a try (at), to test
- 位くらいKuraithrone, crown, (nobleman's) seat
- 発表はっぴょうHappyouannouncement, publication, presenting
- 場ばBaplace, spot, space
- 毒どくDokupoison, toxicant, venom
- 抜けるぬけるNukeruto come out, to fall out, to be omitted
- 割るわるWaruto divide
- 緊張きんちょうKinchoutension, strain, nervousness
- 感情かんじょうKanjouemotion, feeling, feelings
- 至るいたるItaruto arrive at (e.g. a decision), to reach (a stage), to attain
- 新たあらたAratanew, fresh, novel
- 量りょうRyouquantity, amount, volume
- 原はらHarafield, plain, prairie
- 商品しょうひんShouhincommodity, article of commerce, goods
- 抱えるかかえるKakaeruto hold in one's arms, to carry in one's arms, to carry under one's arm
- チームChiimuteam
- 鬼おにOniogre, demon, oni
- 経営けいえいKeieimanagement, administration, operation
- 普段ふだんFudanusual, normal, everyday
- 何時までもいつまでもItsumademoforever, eternally, for good
- 学ぶまなぶManabuto learn, to study, to take lessons in
- 寧ろむしろMushirorather, better, instead
- 何れいずれIzurewhich, where, who
- 確かめるたしかめるTashikameruto make sure, to check, to ascertain
- 人気にんきNinkipopularity, public favor
- 監督かんとくKantokusupervision, control, superintendence
- 戻すもどすModosuto put back, to return, to give back
- 友人ゆうじんYuujinfriend
- 才能さいのうSainoutalent, ability
- 性せいSeinature (of a person)
- ビールBiirubeer
- 重要じゅうようJuuyouimportant, essential, significant
- 世間せけんSekenworld, society, people
- 馬うまUmahorse
- おやOyaoh!, oh?, my!
- 可能かのうKanoupossible, potential, practicable
- 隠れるかくれるKakureruto hide, to conceal oneself, to take cover
- 其れ其れそれぞれSorezoreeach, respectively
- 価値かちKachivalue, worth, merit
- 避けるさけるSakeruto avoid (physical contact with)
- 謎なぞNazoriddle, puzzle, enigma
- 癖くせKusehabit (usu. a bad one), tendency
- 明かりあかりAkarilight, glow, gleam
- 完成かんせいKanseicompletion, perfection, accomplishment
- 孫まごMagograndchild
- 繰り返すくりかえすKurikaesuto repeat, to do over again
- 美人びじんBijinbeautiful woman, (a) beauty, belle
- 当てるあてるAteruto hit
- 見事みごとMigotosplendid, magnificent, excellent
- 軍ぐんGunarmy, armed forces, troops
- 実際じっさいJissaireality, actuality, truth
- 物語ものがたりMonogataristory, tale, narrative
- きついKitsuitough, hard, severe
- 程度ていどTeidodegree, amount, grade
- 恐れるおそれるOsoreruto fear, to be afraid of
- 許可きょかKyokapermission, approval, authorization
- 到着とうちゃくTouchakuarrival
- 禁止きんしKinshiprohibition, inhibition, ban
- 少年しょうねんShounenboy
- 握るにぎるNigiruto clasp, to grasp, to grip
- 攻撃こうげきKougekiattack, assault, raid
- 医療いりょうIryoumedical treatment, medical care
- 狂うくるうKuruuto go mad, to lose one's mind, to go crazy
- 雇うやとうYatouto employ, to hire, to take on
- 表ひょうHyoutable, chart, list
- 話し合うはなしあうHanashiauto discuss, to talk together
- 越えるこえるKoeruto cross over, to cross, to pass through
- 親友しんゆうShinyuuclose friend, bosom friend, buddy
- 責めるせめるSemeruto condemn, to blame, to criticize
- 止すよすYosuto stop (doing), to cease, to desist
- 自身じしんJishin(one's) self, oneself, yourself
- 企業きぎょうKigyouenterprise, business, company
- 得意とくいTokuisatisfaction, pride, triumph
- 全ぜんZenall, whole, entire
- 海外かいがいKaigaiforeign, abroad, overseas
- 操作そうさSousaoperation, management, handling
- 爆発ばくはつBakuhatsuexplosion, detonation, blast
- 部分ぶぶんBubunportion, section, part
- 放すはなすHanasuto release, to let go, to free
- 物音ものおとMonootonoise, sound
- 台だいDaistand, rest, base
- 給料きゅうりょうKyuuryousalary, wages, pay
- 霧きりKirifog, mist
- 作業さぎょうSagyouwork, operation, task
- 信頼しんらいShinraitrust (in), confidence, faith
- 無視むしMushidisregarding, ignoring
- きちんとKichintoproperly, accurately, exactly
- 次第しだいShidaidepending on
- 中学ちゅうがくChuugakujunior high school, middle school, lower secondary school
- 武器ぶきBukiweapon, arms, ordnance
- 若しももしもMoshimoif, in case, supposing
- 時期じきJikitime, season, period
- 級きゅうKyuu(school) grade, year, class
- 局きょくKyokubureau, department
- 式しきShikiway, style, fashion
- 不幸ふこうFukouunhappiness, sorrow, misfortune
- 変化へんかHenkachange, variation, alteration
- 移動いどうIdoumovement, transfer, migration
- 選手せんしゅSenshuplayer (of a sport), athlete, team member
- 一致いっちItchiagreement, accord, correspondence
- 要求ようきゅうYoukyuudemand, firm request, requisition
- 効くきくKikuto be effective, to take effect, to be good (for)
- 姉妹しまいShimaisisters
- 支払うしはらうShiharauto pay
- 就職しゅうしょくShuushokufinding employment, getting a job
- 成長せいちょうSeichougrowth, development, growing up
- 態とわざとWazatoon purpose, deliberately, intentionally
- 開始かいしKaishistart, commencement, beginning
- 土地とちTochiplot of land, lot, soil
- その内そのうちSonouchibefore very long, soon, someday
- 悲しむかなしむKanashimuto be sad, to mourn for, to regret
- 触れるふれるFureruto touch, to feel
- 影響えいきょうEikyouinfluence, effect, impact
- 一言ひとことHitokotosingle word, a few words, brief comment
- 公平こうへいKouheifairness, impartiality, justice
- 限界げんかいGenkailimit, bound
- 必死ひっしHisshifrantic, frenetic, desperate
- 燃えるもえるMoeruto burn, to get fired up
- 議員ぎいんGiinmember of an assembly, member of the Diet, member of parliament
- 一瞬いっしゅんIsshuninstant, moment, for an instant
- 床ゆかYukafloor
- 約やくYakuapproximately, about
- 困難こんなんKonnandifficulty, hardship, trouble
- 芝居しばいShibaiplay, drama
- 被るかぶるKaburuto put on (one's head), to wear, to have on
- 集中しゅうちゅうShuuchuuconcentration (on a task), focusing one's attention
- 吐くはくHakuto vomit, to throw up, to spit up
- 霜しもShimofrost
- 態度たいどTaidoattitude, manner, behaviour
- 共にともにTomonitogether, jointly
- 恐ろしいおそろしいOsoroshiiterrible, dreadful, terrifying
- 向けるむけるMukeruto turn (towards), to face, to point
- 以来いらいIraisince, henceforth
- 永遠えいえんEieneternity, perpetuity, permanence
- 大会たいかいTaikaimass meeting, convention, rally
- 通すとおすToosuto let pass, to allow through, to let through
- ドラマDorama(non-documentary) television series, TV drama, teledrama
- 中止ちゅうしChuushiinterruption, discontinuance, suspension
- 実験じっけんJikkenexperiment, experimentation
- 否定ひていHiteidenial, negation, repudiation
- 骨ほねHonebone
- 異常いじょうIjouabnormal, unusual, extraordinary
- 宇宙うちゅうUchuuuniverse, cosmos, space
- カードKaadocard (information, filing, etc.)
- 余裕よゆうYoyuusurplus, margin, leeway
- 法ほうHoulaw, act, principle
- 活動かつどうKatsudouactivity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.), action, operation
- 理想りそうRisouideal, ideals
- 陸りくRikuland, shore
- 書類しょるいShoruidocument, papers
- 女優じょゆうJoyuuactress, female actor
- 幕まくMakucurtain
- 一方いっぽうIppouone (esp. of two), the other, one way
- メンバーMenbaamember, participant, attendee
- 権利けんりKenriright, privilege
- 結ぶむすぶMusubuto tie, to bind, to link
- 管かんKanpipe, tube
- 管理かんりKanricontrol, management (e.g. of a business)
- 確実かくじつKakujitsucertain, sure, definite
- グループGuruupugroup (usu. of people)
- 少々しょうしょうShoushoua little, a bit, a small amount
- 譲るゆずるYuzuruto hand over, to transfer, to turn over
- 満足まんぞくManzokusatisfaction, contentment, gratification
- 品ひんHinelegance, grace, refinement
- 提案ていあんTeianproposal, proposition, suggestion
- 屋根やねYaneroof
- 商売しょうばいShoubaitrade, business, commerce
- 地球ちきゅうChikyuuEarth, the globe
- 感動かんどうKandoubeing deeply moved emotionally, excitement, passion
- 性格せいかくSeikakucharacter (of a person), personality, disposition
- 男の人おとこのひとOtokonohitoman
- 自慢じまんJimanpride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.), self-praise, boast
- 時刻じこくJikokutime, (the) hour
- 目標もくひょうMokuhyougoal, target, aim
- 常につねにTsunenialways, constantly, at all times
- 来らいRainext (year, spring, etc.), coming
- 少女しょうじょShoujogirl (usu. between 7 and 17), young lady
- 輝くかがやくKagayakuto shine, to sparkle, to twinkle
- 語るかたるKataruto talk about, to speak of, to tell
- 預けるあずけるAzukeruto leave (in someone's keeping), to put (in someone's care), to place (in someone's custody)
- そっくりSokkuriall, altogether, entirely
- 厄介やっかいYakkaitrouble, burden, nuisance
- 型かたKatatype, style, model
- 自然しぜんShizennature
- 縁ふちFuchirim, brim, edge
- 祝ういわうIwauto celebrate, to congratulate, to observe (a festival)
- 唯一ゆいいつYuiitsuonly, sole, unique
- 機械きかいKikaimachine, mechanism
- 示すしめすShimesuto (take out and) show, to demonstrate, to tell
- 肩かたKatashoulder
- 王子おうじOujiprince
- 遅刻ちこくChikokulateness, tardiness, arriving late
- 引っ張るひっぱるHipparuto pull, to draw, to pull tight
- 再びふたたびFutatabiagain, once more, a second time
- 決定けっていKetteidecision, determination
- 順調じゅんちょうJunchoufavourable, favorable, doing well
- 通過つうかTsuukapassing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.), passing by (e.g. of a typhoon), transit
- 豆まめMamelegume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses), bean, pea
- 下ろすおろすOrosuto take down, to bring down, to lower (a hand, flag, shutter, etc.)
- 友ともTomofriend, companion, comrade
- 建設けんせつKensetsuconstruction, establishment
- 指導しどうShidouguidance, leadership, instruction
- 演奏えんそうEnsoumusical performance
- 雰囲気ふんいきFunikiatmosphere, mood, ambience
- 飼うかうKauto keep (a pet or other animal), to have, to own
- 注文ちゅうもんChuumonorder (for an item)
- 評価ひょうかHyoukavaluation, appraisal, evaluation
- ワインWainwine
- 変更へんこうHenkouchange, modification, alteration
- 合格ごうかくGoukakupassing (an exam), pass, success
- 僅かわずかWazukaa little, a few, small
- 不ふFuun-, non-
- 愛情あいじょうAijoulove, affection
- 激しいはげしいHageshiiviolent, furious, tempestuous
- 通じるつうじるTsuujiruto be open (to traffic), to lead to, to communicate (with)
- 不正ふせいFuseiinjustice, unfairness, wrongdoing
- センターSentaacentre, center
- 頬ほおHoocheek (of the face)
- 鍋なべNabepan, pot, saucepan
- 真剣しんけんShinkenserious, earnest
- 実にじつにJitsunireally, truly, indeed
- 腰こしKoshilower back, waist, hips
- 画家がかGakapainter, artist
- 正式せいしきSeishikiformal, official, regular
- 評判ひょうばんHyoubanreputation, (public) estimation, popularity
- 位置いちIchiplace, position, location
- 翼つばさTsubasawing
- トップTopputop
- 強盗ごうとうGoutourobber, mugger
- 使用しようShiyouuse, application, employment
- 従うしたがうShitagauto obey (an order, law, etc.), to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.), to follow
- 主婦しゅふShufuhousewife, mistress (of the house), homemaker
- 太陽たいようTaiyouSun
- 礼れいReithanks, gratitude
- 親戚しんせきShinsekirelative, relation, kin
- 処理しょりShoriprocessing, dealing with, treatment
- 代表だいひょうDaihyourepresentation, representative, delegate
- 明らかあきらかAkirakaclear, obvious, evident
- 訓練くんれんKunrentraining, drill, practice
- 数字すうじSuujinumeral, digit, numeric character
- 鉄てつTetsuiron (Fe)
- 環境かんきょうKankyouenvironment, surroundings, circumstances
- 出身しゅっしんShusshinone's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
- 文字もじMojiletter (of an alphabet), character
- 中央ちゅうおうChuuoucentre, center, middle
- 広がるひろがるHirogaruto spread (out), to extend, to stretch
- 助手じょしゅJoshuassistant, helper
- 額がくGaku(picture) frame, framed picture
- 額ひたいHitaiforehead, brow
- 完了かんりょうKanryoucompletion, conclusion
- 交換こうかんKoukanexchange, interchange, switching
- 独身どくしんDokushinunmarried, single
- 末すえSueend, tip, top
- 注目ちゅうもくChuumokunotice, attention, observation
- 同僚どうりょうDouryoucoworker, co-worker, colleague
- 様々さまざまSamazamavarious, varied, diverse
- 方向ほうこうHoukoudirection, orientation, bearing
- 不満ふまんFumandissatisfaction, discontent, displeasure
- 舞台ぶたいButaistage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.)
- 事務じむJimuoffice work, clerical work, administration
- 牛うしUshicattle (Bos taurus), cow, bull
- 臭いくさいKusaistinking, smelly
- 冷静れいせいReiseicalmness, composure, coolness
- 被害ひがいHigai(suffering) damage, injury, harm
- 効果こうかKoukaeffect, effectiveness, efficacy
- 略ほぼHoboalmost, nearly, for the most part
- 勘かんKanperception, intuition, the sixth sense
- 週しゅうShuuweek
- 政府せいふSeifugovernment, administration, ministry
- 学がくGakulearning, scholarship, study
- 便びんBinflight (e.g. airline flight), trip (e.g. train trip), sailing (e.g. ferry voyage)
- 全国ぜんこくZenkokuthe whole country
- 回復かいふくKaifukurestoration, recovery, rehabilitation
- 差さSadifference, variation
- 尊敬そんけいSonkeirespect, esteem, reverence
- バッグBaggubag
- 分けるわけるWakeruto divide (into), to split (into), to part
- 嵐あらしArashistorm, tempest
- 墓はかHakagrave, gravesite, tomb
- 現金げんきんGenkincash, ready money, money on hand
- 肌はだHadaskin
- 連続れんぞくRenzokucontinuation, succession, series
- 方々かたがたKatagatapeople, (all) persons, everyone
- 方々ほうぼうHoubouhere and there, this way and that way, everywhere
- ダンスDansudance, dancing
- 平和へいわHeiwapeace, harmony
- 叫ぶさけぶSakebuto shout, to cry (out), to scream
- 親しいしたしいShitashiiclose (e.g. friend), familiar, friendly
- 単純たんじゅんTanjunsimple, plain, uncomplicated
- 正確せいかくSeikakuaccurate, correct, precise
- 対たいTaiversus, against, vs.
- 梅うめUmeJapanese apricot (Prunus mume), Japanese plum, ume
- 筋すじSujimuscle, tendon, sinew
- 種類しゅるいShuruivariety, kind, type
- 松まつMatsupine tree (Pinus spp.)
- 益々ますますMasumasuincreasingly, more and more
- 年齢ねんれいNenreiage, years
- 年寄りとしよりToshiyoriold person, elderly person, senior citizen
- 餌えさEsa(animal) feed, fodder, pet food
- 損そんSonloss, damage, harm
- 弁当べんとうBentoubento, Japanese box lunch
- 段だんDanstep, stair, rung
- 国民こくみんKokuminpeople (of a country), nation, citizen
- 贈るおくるOkuruto give (as a gift), to present
- 請求せいきゅうSeikyuuclaim, demand, charge
- ぴったりPittaritightly, closely
- 意思いしIshiintention, wish, purpose
- 選択せんたくSentakuchoice, selection, option
- お昼おひるOhirulunch
- 予算よさんYosanestimate (of costs), budget
- 勢いいきおいIkioiforce, vigor, vigour
- 破るやぶるYaburuto tear, to rip, to break
- 夜中よなかYonakamiddle of the night, dead of night
- 休憩きゅうけいKyuukeirest, break, recess
- 解けるとけるTokeruto be solved, to be worked out
- 模様もようMoyoupattern, figure, design
- 事態じたいJitaisituation, (present) state of affairs, circumstances
- 単なるたんなるTannarumere, simple, sheer
- 賛成さんせいSanseiapproval, agreement, support
- 故郷こきょうKokyouhometown, birthplace, native place
- 針はりHarineedle, pin
- 計算けいさんKeisancalculation, computation, reckoning
- 唸るうなるUnaruto groan, to moan
- 基本きほんKihonbasics, fundamentals, basis
- 利益りえきRiekiprofit, gains
- 手間てまTematime, labour, labor
- 替えるかえるKaeruto replace, to convert, to change
- 提出ていしゅつTeishutsupresentation (of documents), submission (of an application, report, etc.), production (e.g. of evidence)
- ノーNoono
- クリスマスKurisumasuChristmas
- 大臣だいじんDaijincabinet minister
- 博士はかせHakaseexpert, learned person
- 優勝ゆうしょうYuushouoverall victory, championship, winning the title
- 畑はたけHatakefield (for growing wheat, fruit, vegetables, etc.), cultivated land, vegetable plot
- 混乱こんらんKonrandisorder, chaos, confusion
- 作家さっかSakkaauthor, writer, novelist
- 分析ぶんせきBunsekianalysis
- 羽はねHanefeather, plume, down
- 我儘わがままWagamamaselfish, egoist
- 招くまねくManekuto invite, to ask
- 悪戯いたずらItazuramischief, prank, trick
- 飛び出すとびだすTobidasuto jump out, to leap out, to fly out
- カーKaacar
- 人類じんるいJinruimankind, humanity
- 成績せいせきSeisekiresults, record, grades
- 賢いかしこいKashikoiwise, clever, smart
- ボールBooruball
- 地位ちいChii(social) position, status, standing
- 加えるくわえるKuwaeruto add, to add up, to sum up
- 恐怖きょうふKyoufufear, dread, dismay
- 命じるめいじるMeijiruto order, to command
- 伸ばすのばすNobasuto grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
- 地区ちくChikudistrict, area, zone
- 整理せいりSeirisorting, arrangement, organization
- 伸びるのびるNobiruto stretch, to extend, to lengthen
- 経つたつTatsuto pass (of time), to elapse
- 手段しゅだんShudanmeans, way, measure
- セットSettoset (of things), combo
- 主張しゅちょうShuchouclaim, insistence, assertion
- 材料ざいりょうZairyoumaterials, ingredients
- 症状しょうじょうShoujousymptoms, condition (of a patient)
- 大家おおやOoyalandlord, landlady
- 最終さいしゅうSaishuulast, final, closing
- そっとSottosoftly, gently, quietly
- 結論けつろんKetsuronconclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.)
- 影かげKageshadow, silhouette, figure
- 地下ちかChikaunderground, below the ground
- 氷こおりKooriice
- 株かぶKabustock, share
- 支配しはいShihairule, domination, control
- 転ぶころぶKorobuto fall down, to fall over
- 満ちるみちるMichiruto fill, to become full (of), to be filled (with)
- 夢中むちゅうMuchuuabsorbed in, immersed in, crazy about
- サービスSaabisuservice, help, assistance
- 胃いIstomach
- 終えるおえるOeruto finish
- 記念きねんKinencommemoration, celebration, remembrance
- 植物しょくぶつShokubutsuplant, vegetation
- 個人こじんKojinindividual, private person, personal
- 或いはあるいはAruihaor, either ... or
- チーズChiizucheese
- 生き物いきものIkimonoliving thing, living creature, animal
- 違反いはんIhanviolation, offense, offence
- 境さかいSakaiborder, boundary
- 実現じつげんJitsugenimplementation (e.g. of a system), materialization, materialisation
- 中心ちゅうしんChuushincenter, centre, middle
- 全体ぜんたいZentaiwhole, entirety
- メモMemonote, memo, memorandum
- 慎重しんちょうShinchoucareful, cautious, prudent
- 棒ぼうBoupole, rod, stick
- 家賃やちんYachinrent
- 旗はたHataflag
- 仏ほとけHotokeBuddha, Shakyamuni
- 安定あんていAnteistability, steadiness, consistency
- 感覚かんかくKankakusense, sensation, feeling
- さっぱりSapparifeeling refreshed, feeling relieved
- 引退いんたいIntairetirement
- 呼吸こきゅうKokyuubreathing, respiration
- スターSutaastar (actor, athlete, etc.), celebrity
- 逆らうさからうSakarauto go against, to oppose, to disobey
- 運うんUnfortune, luck, chance
- 順じゅんJunorder, turn, sorting
- 閉じるとじるTojiruto close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.), to shut
- 財産ざいさんZaisanproperty, fortune, assets
- 支店してんShitenbranch office, branch store
- 詰めるつめるTsumeruto stuff into, to jam, to cram
- 知識ちしきChishikiknowledge, information
- 刀かたなKatanasword (esp. Japanese single-edged), katana
- 修理しゅうりShuurirepair, mending, fixing
- 候補こうほKouhocandidate, contender, prospect
- 備えるそなえるSonaeruto furnish with, to equip with, to provide
- 好むこのむKonomuto like, to prefer
- 油あぶらAburaoil
- 贅沢ぜいたくZeitakuluxury, extravagance
- たっぷりTappuriplentifully, amply, abundantly
- 一時いちじIchijione o'clock
- プランPuranplan, scheme
- 検討けんとうKentouconsideration, examination, investigation
- 健康けんこうKenkouhealth
- 今にいまにImanibefore long, even now
- 老人ろうじんRoujinold person, senior citizen, the aged
- ケースKeesucase (container)
- 機能きのうKinoufunction, facility, faculty
- 特徴とくちょうTokuchoufeature, trait, characteristic
- 退屈たいくつTaikutsutedious, boring, dull
- 猿さるSarumonkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata), ape, non-human primate
- 所謂いわゆるIwayuruwhat is called, what you call, what they call
- 広告こうこくKoukokuadvertisement, advertising
- 対象たいしょうTaishoutarget, object (of worship, study, etc.), subject (of taxation, etc.)
- 多少たしょうTashoua little, some, somewhat
- 袋ふくろFukurobag, sack, pouch
- 軒のきNokieaves
- 地域ちいきChiikiarea, region, district
- 汗あせAsesweat, perspiration
- 金額きんがくKingakuamount of money, sum
- 王様おうさまOusamaking
- 札さつSatsubanknote, bill, note
- 話題わだいWadaitopic, subject
- 凡ゆるあらゆるArayuruall, every
- 保証ほしょうHoshouguarantee, security, assurance
- 表現ひょうげんHyougenexpression, representation, description
- 抵抗ていこうTeikouresistance, opposition, standing up to
- スープSuupu(Western) soup
- 巨大きょだいKyodaihuge, gigantic, enormous
- パーセントPaasentopercent, per cent, percentage
- 天然てんねんTennennature, spontaneity
- がっかりGakkarito be disappointed, to be dejected, to be downhearted
- 銀ぎんGinsilver (Ag)
- 轢くひくHikuto run over (with a vehicle), to knock down
- 金庫きんこKinkosafe, strongbox, cashbox
- 出来事できごとDekigotooccurrence, happening, incident
- 観客かんきゃくKankyakuspectator, audience
- 炎ほのおHonooflame, blaze
- 泥どろDoromud, (wet) dirt
- 震えるふるえるFurueruto shiver, to shake, to quake
- 誕生たんじょうTanjoubirth (of a person), nativity
- 魅力みりょくMiryokucharm, fascination, glamour
- 一家いっかIkkaa family, a household, a home
- 留学りゅうがくRyuugakustudying abroad
- コーチKoochicoach
- 表情ひょうじょうHyoujoufacial expression, countenance
- 費用ひようHiyoucost, expense
- ドレスDoresudress
- 家事かじKajihousework, domestic chores
- 周囲しゅういShuuisurroundings, environs
- 都会とかいTokaicity
- パイロットPairottopilot
- 移すうつすUtsusuto transfer (to a different place, group, etc.), to change, to move (something)
- 要するにようするにYousuruniin short, in a word, to sum up
- 含むふくむFukumuto contain, to comprise, to have
- 勧めるすすめるSusumeruto recommend (someone to do), to advise, to encourage
- 演技えんぎEngiacting, performance
- 双子ふたごFutagotwins, twin
- 装置そうちSouchiequipment, device, installation
- パスPasupassing (an examination, inspection, etc.)
- 案あんAnidea, plan, proposal
- 囲むかこむKakomuto surround, to encircle, to enclose
- 最中さいちゅうSaichuu(in) the middle of, (in) the midst of, (in) the course of
- 通信つうしんTsuushincorrespondence, communication, transmission
- 波なみNamiwave, billow, ripple
- 刺激しげきShigekistimulus, stimulation, irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes)
- 常識じょうしきJoushikicommon sense, good sense, common knowledge
- 代理だいりDairirepresentation, agency, proxy
- 取り上げるとりあげるToriageruto pick up
- 次々つぎつぎTsugitsugiin succession, one by one
- 貴重きちょうKichouprecious, valuable
- 出版しゅっぱんShuppanpublication
- 職しょくShokujob, work, employment
- 重大じゅうだいJuudaiserious, important, significant
- 軈てやがてYagatebefore long, soon, shortly
- 防ぐふせぐFuseguto defend against, to protect against
- 俳優はいゆうHaiyuuactor, actress, player
- 住民じゅうみんJuumininhabitant, resident, citizen
- 州しゅうShuustate (of the US, Australia, India, Germany, etc.), province (e.g. of Canada), county (e.g. of the UK)
- 凡そおよそOyosoabout, roughly, approximately
- 義務ぎむGimuduty, obligation, responsibility
- 友情ゆうじょうYuujoufriendship, fellowship, camaraderie
- 論文ろんぶんRonbunthesis, essay, treatise
- 率りつRitsurate, ratio, proportion
- 疑問ぎもんGimondoubt, question, suspicion
- 従兄弟いとこItokocousin (male)
- 精神せいしんSeishinmind, spirit, soul
- 越すこすKosuto cross over (e.g. mountain), to go across
- 悪口わるぐちWaruguchi(verbal) abuse, speaking ill of people, bad-mouthing
- 一般いっぱんIppangeneral, universal
- 裸はだかHadakanakedness, nudity
- 立ち上がるたちあがるTachiagaruto stand up, to get up, to rise (to one's feet)
- 外出がいしゅつGaishutsugoing out, outing, leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
- 日曜にちようNichiyouSunday
- 微妙びみょうBimyousubtle, delicate, fine
- 粉こなKonaflour, meal, powder
- 職業しょくぎょうShokugyouoccupation, profession, job
- エネルギーEnerugiienergy
- 生地きじKijicloth, fabric, material
- 不足ふそくFusokuinsufficiency, deficiency, shortage
- 国家こっかKokkastate, country, nation
- 穏やかおだやかOdayakacalm, quiet, gentle
- 加わるくわわるKuwawaruto be added to, to be appended
- 大統領だいとうりょうDaitouryoupresident (of a country)
- 販売はんばいHanbaisale, sales, selling
- 徹夜てつやTetsuyastaying up all night
- 交際こうさいKousaicompany, friendship, association
- 意志いしIshiwill, volition, intention
- 応じるおうじるOujiruto respond, to satisfy, to accept
- 笛ふえFueflute, fife, pipe
- 商人しょうにんShouninmerchant, trader, tradesman
- 印象いんしょうInshouimpression
- スイッチSuitchiswitch
- 婚約こんやくKonyakuengagement, betrothal
- 精々せいぜいSeizeiat the most, at best
- 骨折こっせつKossetsubone fracture
- 豊かゆたかYutakaabundant, plentiful, rich
- グラスGurasuglass (drinking vessel)
- 彼方此方あちこちAchikochihere and there, various places, all around
- 幸いさいわいSaiwaihappiness, blessedness, luck
- 地方ちほうChihoudistrict, region, area
- 加減かげんKagendegree, extent, amount
- 鼠ネズミNezumimouse, rat
- 笑いわらいWarailaugh, laughter
- 数えるかぞえるKazoeruto count, to enumerate
- 貯金ちょきんChokinputting money aside, savings, deposit (e.g. in a bank)
- 配達はいたつHaitatsudelivery
- 診察しんさつShinsatsumedical examination, checkup, consultation
- 吠えるほえるHoeruto bark, to howl, to bay
- 女王じょおうJoouqueen
- 節ふしFushijoint, knuckle
- 直ちにただちにTadachiniat once, immediately, right away
- 夫人ふじんFujinwife, Mrs, Madam
- 灰はいHaiash, ashes
- 知恵ちえChiewisdom, wit, sagacity
- 実行じっこうJikkouexecution (e.g. of a plan), carrying out, (putting into) practice
- 正せいSei(logical) true, regular
- マイクMaikumike, mic, microphone
- 神経しんけいShinkeinerve
- 決心けっしんKesshindetermination, resolution
- 設計せっけいSekkeiplan, design, layout
- 眺めるながめるNagameruto look at, to gaze at, to watch
- 独立どくりつDokuritsuindependence, self-reliance, supporting oneself
- 喋るしゃべるShaberuto talk, to chat, to chatter
- 同様どうようDouyousame, similar, (just) like
- 順番じゅんばんJunbanorder, turn
- ジュースJuusujuice
- 推薦すいせんSuisenrecommendation, referral, endorsement
- 悲劇ひげきHigekitragedy, tragic drama, tragic play
- 酸素さんそSansooxygen (O)
- 捕まるつかまるTsukamaruto be caught, to be arrested
- 何故ならなぜならNazenarabecause, the reason is, if you want to know why
- 伝統でんとうDentoutradition, convention
- 髪の毛かみのけKaminokehair (on the head), (a) hair
- 布ぬのNunocloth, fabric, material
- ビデオBideovideo (esp. a televised image)
- 帰宅きたくKitakureturning home, going home, coming home
- 膝ひざHizaknee
- 署名しょめいShomeisignature, autograph
- 党とうTouparty (political)
- 範囲はんいHaniextent, scope, sphere
- 左右さゆうSayuuleft and right, right and left
- 灯ひHilight, lamp
- 真似まねManeimitating, copying, mimicry
- 気の毒きのどくKinodokupitiful, unfortunate, poor
- 優れるすぐれるSugureruto be better (than), to be superior, to surpass
- 近頃ちかごろChikagorolately, recently, nowadays
- 球きゅうKyuusphere, globe, ball
- 現状げんじょうGenjoupresent condition, existing state, status quo
- 日常にちじょうNichijoueveryday, daily, ordinary
- 尤ももっともMottomobut then, although, though
- 宿やどYadolodging, inn, hotel
- 食欲しょくよくShokuyokuappetite (for food)
- 筋肉きんにくKinnikumuscle
- 生命せいめいSeimeilife, existence
- 発展はってんHattendevelopment, growth, expansion
- 共同きょうどうKyoudoucooperation, collaboration, association
- 即ちすなわちSunawachithat is (to say), namely, i.e.
- 信号しんごうShingousignal, signalling, signaling
- 感心かんしんKanshinadmiration, being impressed
- 障害しょうがいShougaiobstacle, impediment, hindrance
- 幸運こううんKouungood luck, fortune
- ゴールGoorugoal (in soccer, hockey, etc.), basket (in basketball)
- 拡大かくだいKakudaiexpansion, extension
- 集団しゅうだんShuudangroup, mass
- 沈むしずむShizumuto sink, to go under, to submerge
- 青年せいねんSeinenyouth, young man
- 輪わWaring, circle, loop
- のんびりNonbiriat leisure, in a relaxed manner, in a carefree manner
- 虎とらToratiger (Panthera tigris)
- 幼いおさないOsanaivery young, little
- 身長しんちょうShinchouheight (of a person), stature
- 印しるしShirushimark, sign
- トラックTorakkutruck, lorry
- 途端とたんTotanjust (now, at the moment, etc.), just as, in the act of
- 堀ほりHorimoat, fosse
- キャンプKyanpucamp, camping
- 日付ひづけHizukedate, dating
- 役割やくわりYakuwaripart, assigning (allotment of) parts, role
- 会員かいいんKaiinmember, the membership
- 貧しいまずしいMazushiipoor, needy
- 製品せいひんSeihinmanufactured goods, finished goods, product
- 追いつくおいつくOitsukuto catch up (with), to draw level, to pull even
- 迷子まいごMaigolost child, lost person, stray child
- 一人一人ひとりひとりHitorihitorieach (person), individually, one by one
- 寄付きふKifucontribution, donation
- 思わずおもわずOmowazuunconsciously, involuntarily, instinctively
- 列れつRetsurow, line, file
- 小屋こやKoyahut, cabin, shed
- 年代ねんだいNendaiage, era, period
- 真っ赤まっかMakkabright red, deep red, flushed (of face)
- 関するかんするKansuruto concern, to be related
- 予測よそくYosokuprediction, estimation
- 温度おんどOndotemperature
- 製造せいぞうSeizoumanufacture, production
- 岸きしKishibank, coast, shore
- 大使たいしTaishiambassador
- 強力きょうりょくKyouryokupowerful, strong
- 欠けるかけるKakeruto chip, to be chipped, to break (off)
- 生物せいぶつSeibutsuliving thing, organism, creature
- 冒険ぼうけんBoukenadventure, venture
- 紐ひもHimostring, cord
- 野のNofield, plain
- 衝突しょうとつShoutotsucollision, crash, impact
- 食品しょくひんShokuhinfood, food products, foodstuffs
- 握手あくしゅAkushuhandshake
- 列車れっしゃResshatrain, railway train
- 害がいGaiinjury, harm, evil influence
- 対するたいするTaisuruto face (each other), to be facing
- 同時どうじDoujisame time
- 哀れあわれAwarepity, sorrow, grief
- 機嫌きげんKigenhumour, humor, temper
- 現代げんだいGendaipresent age, present day, today
- 言わばいわばIwabaso to speak, so to call it, as it were
- 関連かんれんKanrenrelation, connection, relevance
- 新鮮しんせんShinsenfresh
- 上等じょうとうJoutousuperior, first-class, excellent
- 束たばTababundle, bunch, sheaf
- 合図あいずAizusign, signal, cue
- 向いむかいMukaifacing, opposite, across the street
- これ等これらKorerathese
- ピンPinpin (e.g. hairpin, safety pin)
- 鋭いするどいSurudoisharp (knife, claws, etc.), pointed
- 団体だんたいDantaigroup, party, team
- スタイルSutairu(one's) figure, build, physique
- 警告けいこくKeikokuwarning, caution, admonition
- 大いにおおいにOoinivery, very much, greatly
- オフィスOfuisuoffice
- 金属きんぞくKinzokumetal
- 市場いちばIchiba(town) market, (street) market, marketplace
- 宝石ほうせきHousekigem, jewel, precious stone
- 火災かさいKasaiconflagration, fire
- 深刻しんこくShinkokuserious, severe, grave
- 休暇きゅうかKyuukaholiday, vacation, day off
- 歓迎かんげいKangeiwelcome, (warm) reception
- 綿わたWatacotton plant (Gossypium spp.)
- 申し込むもうしこむMoushikomuto apply for, to make an application, to propose (marriage)
- 批判ひはんHihancriticism, judgement, judgment
- 例れいReiexample, instance, illustration
- 期間きかんKikanperiod, term, interval
- 税金ぜいきんZeikintax, duty
- 能のうNoutalent, gift, function
- 脇わきWakiarmpit, under one's arm, side
- 積極的せっきょくてきSekkyokutekipositive, assertive, active
- 可愛らしいかわいらしいKawairashiilovely, sweet, pretty
- 不自由ふじゆうFujiyuudiscomfort, inconvenience
- 劣るおとるOtoruto be inferior to, to be less good at, to fall behind
- ミルクMirukumilk
- 現象げんしょうGenshouphenomenon
- 化粧けしょうKeshoumake-up, makeup, cosmetics
- 雷かみなりKaminarilightning, thunder, thunderbolt
- 収めるおさめるOsameruto put (into), to put away (in), to put back (in)
- 服装ふくそうFukusouattire, dress, clothes
- 収入しゅうにゅうShuunyuuincome, earnings, revenue
- 袖そでSodesleeve
- 訪問ほうもんHoumoncall, visit
- 援助えんじょEnjoassistance, aid, support
- 説せつSetsutheory, doctrine
- 印刷いんさつInsatsuprinting
- 豪華ごうかGoukaextravagant, lavish, opulent
- 徹底てっていTetteithoroughness, completeness, consistency
- 保存ほぞんHozonpreservation, conservation, storage
- 菓子かしKashiconfectionery, sweets, candy
- 芸術げいじゅつGeijutsuart, the arts
- 世紀せいきSeikicentury
- 同一どういつDouitsuidentical, same, one and the same
- 劇場げきじょうGekijoutheatre, theater, playhouse
- 貢献こうけんKoukencontribution (furthering a goal or cause), services (to a cause)
- 維持いじIjimaintenance, preservation, improvement
- ベルトBerutobelt (worn around the waist)
- 縄なわNawarope, cord
- 観察かんさつKansatsuobservation, survey, watching
- 繋ぐつなぐTsunaguto connect, to link together
- 質しつShitsuquality, value
- 収穫しゅうかくShuukakuharvest, crop, ingathering
- 制度せいどSeidosystem, institution, organization
- 主におもにOmonimainly, primarily, mostly
- 奇妙きみょうKimyoustrange, odd, peculiar
- コードKoodocode, program
- 学問がくもんGakumonstudy, scholarship, learning
- 有効ゆうこうYuukouvalid, effective
- ボーイBooiboy
- 単にたんにTannisimply, merely, only
- 指すさすSasuto point
- 相続そうぞくSouzokusuccession
- 生憎あいにくAinikuunfortunately, sorry, but ...
- 土産みやげMiyagelocal specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling
- 根ねNeroot (of a plant)
- 設備せつびSetsubiequipment, facilities, installation
- 化学かがくKagakuchemistry
- 土曜どようDoyouSaturday
- 物事ものごとMonogotothings, everything
- プラスPurasuplus, addition
- 栄養えいようEiyounutrition, nourishment
- 互いたがいTagaieach other, one another
- ブレーキBureekibrake
- 観光かんこうKankousightseeing, tourism
- ライターRaitaalighter
- 消防しょうぼうShouboufire fighting
- 滅多にめったにMettanirarely, seldom
- ドライブDoraibudrive, trip by car, driving
- 共通きょうつうKyoutsuucommon, shared, mutual
- 風景ふうけいFuukeiscenery, scene, landscape
- 計るはかるHakaruto measure, to weigh, to survey
- 連れつれTsurecompanion, company
- 有利ゆうりYuuriadvantageous, favourable, better
- 勘定かんじょうKanjoucalculation, computation, counting
- 組合くみあいKumiaiassociation, union, guild
- 思想しそうShisouthought, idea, ideology
- 建築けんちくKenchikuconstruction, architecture (of buildings)
- ダイヤDaiyadiamond
- 平等びょうどうByoudouequality, impartiality, evenness
- 偉大いだいIdaigreat, grand, magnificent
- 従ってしたがってShitagattetherefore, consequently, accordingly
- 委員いいんIincommittee member
- 無料むりょうMuryoufree (of charge), gratuitous
- 単位たんいTaniunit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.), denomination
- サインSainautograph, signature
- 農家のうかNoukafarmer, farming family
- 幸福こうふくKoufukuhappiness, well-being, joy
- 明確めいかくMeikakuclear, precise, definite
- 缶かんKancan, tin
- 石油せきゆSekiyuoil, petroleum
- ロケットRokettorocket
- 詩しShipoem, poetry, verse
- ホームHoomuplatform
- 供給きょうきゅうKyoukyuusupply, provision
- 主義しゅぎShugidoctrine, rule, principle
- 免許めんきょMenkyolicense, licence, permission
- 機関きかんKikanengine
- 生じるしょうじるShoujiruto produce, to yield, to cause
- クリームKuriimucream
- 旧きゅうKyuuold, former, ex-
- 投票とうひょうTouhyouvoting, ballot, poll
- 頭痛ずつうZutsuuheadache
- 独特どくとくDokutokupeculiarity, uniqueness, characteristic
- 議論ぎろんGironargument, discussion, dispute
- 鉄道てつどうTetsudourailroad, railway, rail transport
- 失望しつぼうShitsuboudisappointment, despair
- 善ぜんZengood, goodness, right
- 発明はつめいHatsumeiinvention
- 注ぐつぐTsuguto pour (into a vessel), to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with, to dish out (food or drink)
- 持ち上げるもちあげるMochiageruto elevate, to raise, to lift up
- 前進ぜんしんZenshinadvance, moving forward, progress
- 達するたっするTassuruto reach, to get to, to arrive at
- 就くつくTsukuto take (seat, position, course, office, etc.), to assume, to be hired
- 要素ようそYousocomponent, factor, item (e.g. in list)
- お喋りおしゃべりOshaberichattering, talk, idle talk
- ヨットYottoyacht (esp. a sailing boat with one mast), sailing boat, sailboat
- 承認しょうにんShouninrecognition, acknowledgement, acknowledgment
- 無むMunothing, naught, nought
- 器用きようKiyouskillful, skilful, adroit
- 瓶びんBinbottle, jar, decanter
- スピーチSupiichispeech
- 可かKaacceptable, satisfactory, allowed
- 家具かぐKagufurniture
- 節約せつやくSetsuyakueconomising, saving
- 微笑むほほえむHohoemuto smile
- 宅たくTakuhouse, home
- 物質ぶっしつBusshitsumaterial, substance
- 高価こうかKoukahighly priced, expensive, valuable
- 適するてきするTekisuruto fit, to suit
- 自動じどうJidouautomatic
- 料金りょうきんRyoukinfee, charge, fare
- オーバーOobaaovercoat
- ソファSofuasofa, couch
- 非常ひじょうHijouemergency
- 心理しんりShinristate of mind, mentality, psychology
- 道路どうろDouroroad, highway
- 関心かんしんKanshinconcern, interest
- 祝いいわいIwaicongratulation, congratulations, celebration
- 飛行ひこうHikouflight, flying, aviation
- 苦痛くつうKutsuupain, agony, suffering
- 進学しんがくShingakuadvancing to the next stage of education, going on to (high school, college, etc.)
- 人工じんこうJinkouartificial, man-made, human work
- 絵画かいがKaigapainting, picture
- 修正しゅうせいShuuseiamendment, correction, revision
- スキーSukiiskiing
- 乗客じょうきゃくJoukyakupassenger
- 歌手かしゅKashusinger
- 進歩しんぽShinpoprogress, advance, improvement
- 光景こうけいKoukeiscene, spectacle, sight
- 教科書きょうかしょKyoukashotextbook, coursebook, schoolbook
- ボートBootoboat
- 解釈かいしゃくKaishakuinterpretation, explanation, reading
- 克服こくふくKokufukuconquest (of a difficulty, illness, crisis, etc.), overcoming, surmounting
- 食料しょくりょうShokuryoufood
- キャプテンKyaputencaptain
- 述べるのべるNoberuto state, to express, to say
- 尊重そんちょうSonchourespect, esteem, regard
- 愉快ゆかいYukaipleasant, delightful, enjoyable
- 知事ちじChijiprefectural governor
- 異なることなるKotonaruto differ, to be different, to disagree
- 一種いっしゅIsshua kind, a sort, a variety
- 恩おんOnfavour, favor, obligation
- 泡あわAwabubble, foam, froth
- トンネルTonnerutunnel
- 用心ようじんYoujincare, precaution, guarding
- 価格かかくKakakuprice, value, cost
- 掲示けいじKeijinotice, bulletin, post
- 金曜きんようKinyouFriday
- 埃ほこりHokoridust
- 端はしHashiend (e.g. of street), tip, point
- 覆うおおうOouto cover, to hide, to conceal
- 上京じょうきょうJoukyougoing (up) to the capital, going to Tokyo
- 体温たいおんTaionbody temperature
- 速度そくどSokudospeed, velocity, pace
- 表面ひょうめんHyoumensurface, face
- 審判しんぱんShinpanjudgement, judgment, decision
- 半ばなかばNakabamiddle, halfway, midway
- 籠かごKagobasket (shopping, etc.), hamper, cage
- 中古ちゅうこChuukoused, second-hand, old
- 咳せきSekicough, coughing, tussis
- 莫大ばくだいBakudaivast, huge, immense
- 都市としToshitown, city, municipal
- 軍隊ぐんたいGuntaiarmed forces, military, troops
- 問いといToiquestion, query
- 会合かいごうKaigoumeeting, assembly, gathering
- 金融きんゆうKinyuufinance, financing, credit transacting
- 体育たいいくTaiikuphysical education, PE, gym (class)
- 労働ろうどうRoudoulabor, labour, work
- 身体しんたいShintaibody, physical system, (the) person
- 延期えんきEnkipostponement, deferment, adjournment
- 筆ふでFudewriting brush, paintbrush, pen
- 永久えいきゅうEikyuueternity, permanence, perpetuity
- 文明ぶんめいBunmeicivilization, civilisation, culture
- 万一まんいちManichi(unlikely event of) emergency, the worst(-case scenario), 10000 to 1
- 欠席けっせきKessekiabsence, non-attendance
- 学期がっきGakkischool term, semester
- 急激きゅうげきKyuugekisudden, abrupt, rapid
- 吸収きゅうしゅうKyuushuuabsorption, suction, attraction
- 金銭きんせんKinsenmoney, cash
- 構成こうせいKouseicomposition, construction, formation
- ぼんやりBonyaridimly, faintly, indistinctly
- 帯おびObiobi (kimono sash)
- 記入きにゅうKinyuuentry (in a form, register, diary, etc.), filling in, filling out
- 場面ばめんBamenscene, setting, place (where something happens)
- 直にじかにJikanidirectly, in person, firsthand
- 劇げきGekidrama, play
- 代金だいきんDaikinprice, cost, charge
- 合計ごうけいGoukeisum total, total amount
- 書斎しょさいShosaistudy, library, den
- 豊富ほうふHoufuabundant, plentiful, rich
- 礼儀れいぎReigimanners, courtesy, etiquette
- 居るおるOruto be (animate), to be, to exist
- 沖おきOkiopen sea
- 用いるもちいるMochiiruto use, to make use of, to utilize
- 景気けいきKeikibusiness conditions, the market, economic activity
- 参考さんこうSankoureference, consultation
- 活用かつようKatsuyoupractical use, application, making good use of
- 救助きゅうじょKyuujorelief, aid, rescue
- 分野ぶんやBunyafield, sphere, realm
- 改善かいぜんKaizenbetterment, improvement
- ウイスキーUisukiiwhisky, whiskey
- 差別さべつSabetsudistinction, differentiation, discrimination
- 祭りまつりMatsurifestival, feast, matsuri
- 幅はばHabawidth, breadth
- 毛布もうふMoufublanket
- パスポートPasupootopassport
- 宿泊しゅくはくShukuhakuaccommodation, lodging
- 夜明けよあけYoakedawn, daybreak
- 見解けんかいKenkaiopinion, point of view
- バイオリンBaiorinviolin
- 快適かいてきKaitekipleasant, agreeable, comfortable
- 学者がくしゃGakushascholar, academic, scientist
- 傾向けいこうKeikoutendency, trend, inclination
- 予報よほうYohouforecast, prediction
- 欧羅巴ヨーロッパYooroppaEurope
- 航空こうくうKoukuuaviation, flying
- 除くのぞくNozokuto remove, to get rid of, to take away
- 月曜げつようGetsuyouMonday
- 平均へいきんHeikinaverage, mean
- 高速こうそくKousokuhigh-speed, rapid, express
- 住宅じゅうたくJuutakuresidence, housing, residential building
- 制限せいげんSeigenrestriction, restraint, limitation
- 比較ひかくHikakucomparison
- 汚染おせんOsenpollution, contamination
- 見当けんとうKentouestimate, guess, conjecture
- 電子でんしDenshielectron
- 罰するばっするBassuruto punish, to penalize, to penalise
- 凍るこおるKooruto freeze, to become frozen, to freeze over
- 度々たびたびTabitabioften, again and again, over and over again
- アルバムArubamualbum
- 読書どくしょDokushoreading (books)
- ざっとZattoroughly, approximately, round about
- 会計かいけいKaikeiaccounting, finance, account
- 活気かっきKakkienergy, vigour, vigor
- 禁煙きんえんKinenabstaining from smoking, quitting smoking
- 欠点けってんKettenfault, defect, flaw
- 手品てじなTejinamagic (illusion), conjuring, magic trick
- 石炭せきたんSekitancoal
- 鎖くさりKusarichain, chains
- 破産はさんHasanbankruptcy, insolvency
- 婦人ふじんFujinwoman, lady, adult female
- 学習がくしゅうGakushuulearning, study
- 券けんKenticket, coupon, bond
- 宗教しゅうきょうShuukyoureligion, religious affiliation, belief
- ミスMisumistake, error, blunder
- 砂漠さばくSabakudesert
- 象ぞうZouelephant (Elephantidae spp.)
- 好みこのみKonomiliking, taste, fancy
- 農業のうぎょうNougyouagriculture, farming
- 少しもすこしもSukoshimo(not) at all, (not) a bit, (not) in the least
- 適切てきせつTekisetsuappropriate, suitable, fitting
- 凝乎とじっとJittomotionlessly (e.g. stand, wait), (be) still
- 考慮こうりょKouryoconsideration, taking into account
- 損害そんがいSongaidamage, injury, loss
- 滞在たいざいTaizaistay, sojourn
- 塔とうToutower, steeple, spire
- 一度にいちどにIchidoniall at once
- 覚めるさめるSameruto wake, to wake up
- 失業しつぎょうShitsugyouunemployment
- 章しょうShouchapter, section
- 有能ゆうのうYuunouable, capable, competent
- 睡眠すいみんSuiminsleep
- 流行りゅうこうRyuukoufashion, trend, vogue
- 首都しゅとShuto(national) capital (city), metropolis
- 発車はっしゃHasshadeparture (of a train, car, etc.), starting, leaving
- 名人めいじんMeijinmaster, expert
- 敬意けいいKeiirespect, honour, honor
- 気味きみKimisensation, feeling
- 国会こっかいKokkaiNational Diet, legislative assembly of Japan (1947-)
- インクInkuink
- 鋏はさみHasamiscissors, shears, clippers
- トランプToranpu(Western) playing cards
- 計けいKeiplan
- 革かわKawaleather
- 表すあらわすArawasuto represent, to signify, to stand for
- 講演こうえんKouenlecture, address, speech
- 等しいひとしいHitoshiiequal, identical, the same
- 入場にゅうじょうNyuujouentrance, entering, admission
- 郵便ゆうびんYuubinmail service, postal service, mail
- パイプPaipupipe, tube
- 首相しゅしょうShushouprime minister, chancellor (Germany, Austria, etc.), premier
- 衣服いふくIfukuclothes
- 奨学金しょうがくきんShougakukinscholarship, stipend, bursary
- 長期ちょうきChoukilong-term
- 大半たいはんTaihanmajority, more than half, most (of)
- 外交がいこうGaikoudiplomacy
- 正午しょうごShougonoon, midday
- 覚ますさますSamasuto awaken, to arouse from sleep
- 議長ぎちょうGichouchair, chairman, chairperson
- 行儀ぎょうぎGyougimanners, behavior, behaviour
- 反抗はんこうHankouopposition, resistance, insubordination
- 陰かげKageshade, shadow
- 違いないちがいないChigainaisure, no mistaking it, for certain
- 清潔せいけつSeiketsuclean, hygienic, sanitary
- 重視じゅうしJuushiregarding as important, attaching importance to, taking a serious view of
- 大陸たいりくTairikucontinent
- 技師ぎしGishiengineer, technical officer
- 区別くべつKubetsudistinction, differentiation, discrimination
- 実施じっしJisshienforcement, implementation, putting into practice
- 単語たんごTangoword, vocabulary
- ぐっすりGussurisoundly (sleeping), fast (asleep)
- ハンサムHansamuhandsome
- 国境こっきょうKokkyouborder (between countries), national border
- 上達じょうたつJoutatsuimprovement (e.g. in skill, ability), advance, progress
- 演説えんぜつEnzetsuspeech, address
- 経由けいゆKeiyugoing through, going via, going by way of
- 定期ていきTeikifixed period, fixed term
- 昼食ちゅうしょくChuushokulunch, midday meal
- 増加ぞうかZoukaincrease, rise, growth
- ベンチBenchibench
- 国語こくごKokugonational language
- 渋滞じゅうたいJuutai(traffic) congestion, traffic jam, gridlock
- 信仰しんこうShinkou(religious) faith, belief, creed
- 人種じんしゅJinshurace (of people)
- 気温きおんKion(air) temperature
- 発達はったつHattatsudevelopment, growth
- ピクニックPikunikkupicnic
- 資源しげんShigenresources
- 成人せいじんSeijinadult, grown-up
- 天候てんこうTenkouweather
- 消費しょうひShouhiconsumption, expenditure, spending
- 大戦たいせんTaisengreat war, great battle
- 便りたよりTayorinews, tidings, information
- 木曜もくようMokuyouThursday
- 暗記あんきAnkimemorization, memorisation, learning by heart
- 博物館はくぶつかんHakubutsukanmuseum
- 無しなしNashiwithout
- 登山とざんTozanmountain climbing, mountaineering, ascent of a mountain
- 容易よういYouieasy, simple, plain
- 需要じゅようJuyoudemand, need
- 平らたいらTairaflat, level, even
- 衛星えいせいEisei(natural) satellite, moon
- グランドGurandogrand, large
- 必ずしもかならずしもKanarazushimo(not) always, (not) necessarily, (not) entirely
- 急速きゅうそくKyuusokurapid (e.g. progress)
- 居眠りいねむりInemurinodding off (while sitting), dozing
- 欠陥けっかんKekkandefect, fault, flaw
- 今にもいまにもImanimoat any moment (now), at any minute, on the verge of (doing)
- 知能ちのうChinouintelligence, intellect, brains
- 適用てきようTekiyouapplication (of a rule, law, method, etc.)
- 年月としつきToshitsukimonths and years
- 句くKusection (i.e. of text), sentence, passage
- 発行はっこうHakkoupublication (of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.), issue
- 諺ことわざKotowazaproverb, saying, aphorism
- 騒音そうおんSouonnoise, din
- 陽気ようきYoukicheerful, jovial, merry
- 極ごくGokuquite, very
- スタンドSutandostands, bleachers
- 芽めMesprout, shoot, bud
- 食卓しょくたくShokutakudining table
- 余分よぶんYobunextra, excess, surplus
- 基づくもとづくMotozukuto be based (on), to be founded (on), to be grounded (on)
- 物理ぶつりButsurilaws of nature, physical laws
- 競技きょうぎKyougigame, match, contest
- 火曜かようKayouTuesday
- 強調きょうちょうKyouchouemphasis, stress, highlighting
- 答案とうあんTouanexamination paper, examination script, answer sheet
- 主要しゅようShuyouchief, main, principal
- クラシックKurashikkuclassical music
- 通り過ぎるとおりすぎるToorisugiruto go past, to pass, to pass by
- 議会ぎかいGikaicongress, parliament, diet
- 題だいDaititle, subject, theme
- 怠けるなまけるNamakeruto be lazy, to be idle, to slack
- 哲学てつがくTetsugakuphilosophy
- 支給しきゅうShikyuuprovision, supply, payment
- 予防よぼうYobouprevention, protection (against), precaution
- 御おOhonorific/polite/humble prefix
- 省くはぶくHabukuto omit, to leave out, to exclude
- 作曲さっきょくSakkyokucomposition (of music), setting, writing music
- ジーンズJiinzujeans
- 絶滅ぜつめつZetsumetsuextinction, extermination
- 虫歯むしばMushibatooth decay, decayed tooth, dental cavity
- 居間いまImaliving room (Western style), sitting room
- 黒板こくばんKokubanblackboard
- 食糧しょくりょうShokuryoufood (esp. staple food such as rice or wheat), provisions, rations
- 頂上ちょうじょうChoujoutop, summit, peak
- アイスクリームAisukuriimuice cream
- 出会いであいDeaimeeting, rendezvous, encounter
- ハイキングHaikinguhiking
- 言語げんごGengolanguage
- 書物しょもつShomotsubook, volume
- 座席ざせきZasekiseat (esp. in public places or places with assigned seating), seating
- 芝生しばふShibafulawn, grass, turf
- 暮れくれKuresunset, sundown, nightfall
- 利口りこうRikouclever, intelligent, bright
- 憲法けんぽうKenpouconstitution
- 占めるしめるShimeruto account for, to make up, to take up
- 大気たいきTaikiatmosphere, air
- 熱中ねっちゅうNetchuubeing enthusiastic about, being wild about, being absorbed in
- 不可ふかFukawrong, bad, improper
- 作法さほうSahoumanners, etiquette, propriety
- 作物さくもつSakumotsucrop, crops, (agricultural) produce
- 資本しほんShihonfunds, capital
- 著者ちょしゃChoshaauthor (usu. of a particular book), writer
- マーケットMaakettomarket
- 小麦こむぎKomugiwheat
- 駐車ちゅうしゃChuushaparking (a vehicle)
- 苛々いらいらIrairato get irritated, to get annoyed, to be on the edge
- 刈るかるKaruto cut (grass, hair, etc.), to mow, to clip
- 専攻せんこうSenkoumajor subject, special study
- アイロンAironiron (for pressing clothes)
- 適度てきどTekidomoderate (degree), proper (amount), temperate
- 日光にっこうNikkousunlight, sunshine, sunbeams
- 日中にっちゅうNitchuudaytime, during the day
- 叱るしかるShikaruto scold, to chide, to rebuke
- 年中ねんじゅうNenjuuwhole year, all year round, throughout the year
- 科目かもくKamoku(school) subject, curriculum, course
- 気候きこうKikouclimate
- ユーモアYuumoahumor, humour, joke
- 詩人しじんShijinpoet
- 水準すいじゅんSuijunlevel, standard
- 批評ひひょうHihyoucriticism, critique, review
- 人ごみひとごみHitogomicrowd of people
- 要点ようてんYoutengist, main point
- 否いやIyano
- 歩道ほどうHodoufootpath, walkway, sidewalk
- 予期よきYokiexpectation, anticipation, forecast
- 典型てんけいTenkeitype, pattern, model
- 腐るくさるKusaruto rot, to go bad, to decay
- 通行つうこうTsuukoupassage (of people or vehicles), passing (through), traffic
- 道徳どうとくDoutokumorals, morality
- 農民のうみんNouminfarmer, peasant
- 通学つうがくTsuugakucommuting to school, school commute
- 引用いんようInyouquotation, citation, reference
- 連想れんそうRensouassociation (of ideas), being reminded (of something), suggestion
- スケートSukeetoskating (esp. ice), skate, skates
- 円えんEnyen (currency of Japan)
- 横断おうだんOudancrossing (a road, river, etc.), cutting through (e.g. of a river through a town), cutting across
- 所為せいSeiconsequence, outcome, result
- 近代きんだいKindaipresent day, modern times, recent times
- 梅雨つゆTsuyu(East Asian) rainy season (in Japan, usu. from early June to mid-July)
- 大部分だいぶぶんDaibubunmost part, greater part, majority
- 頻りにしきりにShikirinifrequently, repeatedly, often
- 横切るよこぎるYokogiruto cross (e.g. road), to traverse
- 図書としょToshobooks
- 粗末そまつSomatsucrude, rough, plain
- 語学ごがくGogakustudy of foreign languages
- 硬貨こうかKoukacoin
- にっこりNikkorisweetly (smiling), broadly (grinning)
- 後者こうしゃKoushathe latter, the second
- 嗽うがいUgaigargling, rinsing one's mouth
- 穀物こくもつKokumotsugrain, cereal, corn
- 混雑こんざつKonzatsucongestion, crush, crowding
- 支出ししゅつShishutsuexpenditure, disbursement, expenses
- 両替りょうがえRyougaechange, money exchange
- 支払いしはらいShiharaipayment
- 及ぼすおよぼすOyobosuto exert (influence), to exercise, to cause (e.g. damage)
- 食物しょくもつShokumotsufood, foodstuff
- 論じるろんじるRonjiruto discuss, to talk about, to deal with (a topic)
- 論争ろんそうRonsoudispute, controversy, debate
- 曜日ようびYoubiday of the week
- 注ぐそそぐSosoguto pour (into)
- 見舞いみまいMimaivisit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune), call, inquiry (about someone's health)
- 試しためしTameshitrial, test, try
- ジェット機ジェットきJiettokijet aeroplane, jet airplane
- 地平線ちへいせんChiheisenhorizon (related to land)
- ラケットRakettoracket, paddle (in table-tennis)
- 不平ふへいFuheidiscontent, dissatisfaction, complaint
- 停留所ていりゅうじょTeiryuujostop (bus, tram, etc.), station, stopping place
- 屯トンTonton (esp. a metric ton, i.e. 1000 kg), tonne
- 例えたとえTatoeexample
- 動詞どうしDoushiverb
- 物価ぶっかBukkaprices of commodities, prices (in general), cost-of-living
- 熱帯ねったいNettaitropics
- タイプライターTaipuraitaatypewriter
- 小包こづつみKozutsumiparcel, package
- 前者ぜんしゃZenshathe former, the first
- 釣りつりTsurifishing, angling
- 切れきれKirepiece, slice, strip
- 温暖おんだんOndanwarm, mild, temperate
- 具体ぐたいGutaiconcreteness, embodiment
- 盛りさかりSakariheight (e.g. of summer), peak (e.g. of cherry blossom season), (in) season
- 堪らないたまらないTamaranaiintolerable, unbearable, unendurable
- 小しょうShousmallness, small item
- 現れあらわれArawareembodiment, manifestation, materialization
- 行きいきIkithe way there, outbound leg, outbound trip
- 出でDecoming out, going out, outflow
- 行けないいけないIkenaibad, wrong, naughty
- とんでも無いとんでもないTondemonaiunthinkable, unexpected, absurd
- ＯＵＴアウトAutoout (of a ball; in tennis, etc.), outside the line
- エンジンEnjinengine
- タオルTaorutowel
- テントTentotent
- デモDemodemonstration, protest
- バンBanbun (hairstyle)
- 番瀝青ペンキPenkipaint
- 違いちがいChigaidifference, distinction, discrepancy
- 一層いっそうIssoueven more, still more, all the more
- 依るよるYoruto be due to, to be caused by
- 煙けむりKemurismoke, fumes
- 下りくだりKudaridown-train, train heading toward the ending point of its route
- 解くとくTokuto untie, to unfasten, to unwrap
- 感じかんじKanjifeeling, sense, impression
- 間違いまちがいMachigaimistake, error, blunder
- 丸まるMarucircle
- 勤めつとめTsutomeservice, duty, business
- 迎えむかえMukaemeeting, greeting, welcome
- 見送りみおくりMiokuriseeing (someone) off, send-off
- 減らすへらすHerasuto abate, to decrease, to diminish
- 誇りほこりHokoripride, boast, credit (to)
- 誤りあやまりAyamarierror, mistake, slip
- 考えかんがえKangaethinking, thought, view
- 済ませるすませるSumaseruto finish, to make an end of, to get through with
- 済みませんすみませんSumimasenexcuse me, pardon me, I'm sorry
- 残りのこりNokoriremainder, remnant, the rest
- 手伝いてつだいTetsudaihelper, assistant
- 騒ぎさわぎSawagiuproar, disturbance
- 頂きますいただきますItadakimasuthank you (for the meal just served), I receive (this meal)
- 貸しかしKashiloan, lending, hire
- 知らせしらせShirasenews, word, tidings
- 溺れるおぼれるOboreruto struggle in the water, to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe, to (nearly) drown
- 働きはたらきHatarakiwork, labor, labour
- 動かすうごかすUgokasuto move, to shift, to stir
- 読みよみYomireading
- 疲れつかれTsukaretiredness, fatigue
- 飛ばすとばすTobasuto let fly, to make fly, to send flying
- 不図ふとFutosuddenly, casually, accidentally
- 付き合いつきあいTsukiaiassociation, socializing, socialising
- 負けまけMakedefeat, loss, losing (a game)
- 別れわかれWakareparting (of people), separation, farewell
- 暮らしくらしKurashi(way of) life, lifestyle, living
- 包みつつみTsutsumibundle, package, parcel
- 望みのぞみNozomiwish, desire, hope
- 妙みょうMyoustrange, weird, odd
- 綿めんMencotton
- 流れながれNagareflow (of a fluid or gas), stream, current
- 痛みいたみItamipain, ache, soreness
- 徐々にじょじょにJojonigradually, steadily, slowly
- 戦いたたかいTatakaibattle, war, fight
- 喜びよろこびYorokobijoy, delight, rapture
- 空きあきAkispace, room, gap
- 集まりあつまりAtsumarigathering, meeting, assembly
- 生まれうまれUmarebirth, birthplace
- 勝ちかちKachiwin, victory
- 決まりきまりKimarirule, regulation
- 詰まりつまりTsumarithat is to say, that is, in other words
- 眺めながめNagamescene, view, prospect
- 始まりはじまりHajimariorigin, beginning, start
- 泳ぎおよぎOyogiswimming
- 如何かどうかDoukaplease, if you would, would you mind
- 老いおいOiold age, ageing, aging
- 続きつづきTsuzukicontinuation, rest (of the story, work, etc.), next installment
- 回りまわりMawarirotation
Estimated JLPT levels — no official post-2010 lists exist (see dictionary).