JLPT N4 Vocabulary
619 words, most common first. Tap any word for readings, meanings, and the kanji it uses.
- あっAah, oh
- 思うおもうOmouto think, to consider, to believe
- 君きみKimiyou, buddy, pal
- 君くんKunMr, master, boy
- うんUnyes, yeah, uh huh
- ああAalike that, so
- 鳴るなるNaruto sound, to ring, to resound
- ちゃんChansuffix for familiar person
- だからDakaraso, therefore, accordingly
- そんなSonnasuch, that sort of, that kind of
- 僕ぼくBokuI, me
- 暮れるくれるKureruto get dark, to grow dark
- そうSouappearing that, seeming that, looking like
- 音おとOtosound, noise
- 内うちUchiinside, within
- 考えるかんがえるKangaeruto think (about, of), to think over, to ponder
- 頂くいただくItadakuto receive, to get, to accept
- 子こKochild, kid, teenager
- 彼女かのじょKanojoshe, her
- 生きるいきるIkiruto live, to exist
- 折るおるOruto break, to fracture, to break off
- 其れでそれでSoredeso, therefore, and
- 矢っ張りやっぱりYapparias expected, sure enough, just as one thought
- 嘘うそUsolie, fib, falsehood
- 彼かれKarehe, him
- 無理むりMuriunreasonable, unnatural, unjustifiable
- 社長しゃちょうShachoucompany president, manager, director
- 戻るもどるModoruto turn back (e.g. half-way)
- 確かたしかTashikasure, certain, positive
- 無くなるなくなるNakunaruto be lost (e.g. luggage), to be missing
- 凄いすごいSugoiterrible, dreadful
- 警察けいさつKeisatsupolice
- 日ひHiday, days
- 力ちからChikaraforce, strength, might
- 女性じょせいJoseiwoman, female
- 見えるみえるMieruto be seen, to be visible, to be in sight
- 心配しんぱいShinpaiworry, concern, anxiety
- 必要ひつようHitsuyounecessary, needed, essential
- 過ぎるすぎるSugiruto pass through, to pass by, to go beyond
- 気きKispirit, mind, heart
- 全然ぜんぜんZenzen(not) at all, (not) in the slightest
- 心こころKokoromind, heart, spirit
- 焼くやくYakuto burn
- 気持ちきもちKimochifeeling, sensation, mood
- 此れからこれからKorekarafrom now on, after this, in the future
- 光ひかりHikarilight
- 逃げるにげるNigeruto run away, to flee, to get away (e.g. from danger)
- 大事だいじDaijiimportant, serious, crucial
- 以上いじょうIjounot less than ..., ... and over, ... and above
- 男性だんせいDanseiman, male
- 怖いこわいKowaiscary, frightening, eerie
- 屹度きっとKittosurely, undoubtedly, almost certainly
- 今度こんどKondothis time, now
- 変わるかわるKawaruto change, to be transformed, to be altered
- 娘むすめMusumedaughter
- 其れにそれにSorenibesides, in addition, also
- 調べるしらべるShiraberuto examine, to look up, to investigate
- あんなAnnathat sort of, that kind of, like that
- 夢ゆめYumedream
- 動くうごくUgokuto move, to stir, to shift
- 上手いうまいUmaiskillful, skilful, skilled
- 先さっきSakkia short while ago, a moment ago, just now
- 世界せかいSekaithe world, society, the universe
- 変へんHenstrange, odd, peculiar
- 場所ばしょBashoplace, location, spot
- 開くひらくHirakuto open, to undo, to unseal
- 致すいたすItasuto do
- 最後さいごSaigoend, conclusion
- 始めるはじめるHajimeruto start, to begin, to commence
- 点てんTendot, spot, point
- 決めるきめるKimeruto decide, to choose, to determine
- 昔むかしMukashithe old days, the past, former times
- 連絡れんらくRenrakucontacting, (making) contact, getting in touch
- 勿論もちろんMochironof course, certainly, naturally
- 関係かんけいKankeirelation, relationship, connection
- 続けるつづけるTsuzukeruto continue, to keep up, to keep on
- 程ほどHodoextent, degree, measure
- 決まるきまるKimaruto be decided, to be settled, to be fixed
- 残るのこるNokoruto remain, to be left
- 先ずまずMazufirst (of all), firstly, to begin with
- 受けるうけるUkeruto receive, to get
- 最初さいしょSaishobeginning, outset, first
- 泣くなくNakuto cry, to shed tears, to weep
- 通るとおるTooruto go by, to go past, to go along
- 筈はずHazushould (be), bound (to be), expected (to be)
- 笑うわらうWarauto laugh
- 普通ふつうFutsuunormal, ordinary, regular
- 親おやOyaparent, parents, mother and father
- 先輩せんぱいSenpaisenior (at school, work, etc.), superior, elder
- 必ずかならずKanarazualways, without exception, necessarily
- 怒るおこるOkoruto get angry, to get mad, to lose one's temper
- 糸いとItothread, yarn, string
- 最近さいきんSaikinrecently, lately, these days
- 約束やくそくYakusokupromise, agreement, arrangement
- 見つけるみつけるMitsukeruto find, to discover, to come across
- 成る程なるほどNaruhodoI see, that's right, indeed
- 送るおくるOkuruto send, to dispatch, to forward
- 息子むすこMusukoson
- 捨てるすてるSuteruto throw away, to cast away, to dump
- 伝えるつたえるTsutaeruto convey, to report, to transmit
- 理由りゆうRiyuureason, grounds, pretext
- そんなにSonnaniso much, so, like that
- 勝つかつKatsuto win, to gain victory
- 落ちるおちるOchiruto fall, to drop, to come down
- 間あいだAidaspace (between), gap, interval
- 貰うもらうMorauto receive, to take, to accept
- 申すもうすMousuto say, to be called
- 負けるまけるMakeruto lose, to be defeated, to be beaten
- 選ぶえらぶErabuto choose, to select, to pick (out)
- 妻つまTsumawife
- 部長ぶちょうBuchouhead (chief, director) of a section or department
- 駄目だめDameno good, not serving its purpose, useless
- 亡くなるなくなるNakunaruto die, to pass away
- 探すさがすSagasuto search for, to look for, to hunt for
- 課長かちょうKachousection manager, section chief
- 参るまいるMairuto go, to come, to call
- 字じJicharacter (esp. kanji), letter, written text
- 優しいやさしいYasashiitender, kind, gentle
- 夫おっとOttohusband
- 変えるかえるKaeruto change, to alter, to transform
- 別れるわかれるWakareruto part (usu. of people), to part from, to part with
- 簡単かんたんKantansimple, easy, uncomplicated
- 用ようYoubusiness, task, errand
- 急ぐいそぐIsoguto hurry, to rush, to hasten
- 続くつづくTsuzukuto continue, to last, to go on
- 思い出すおもいだすOmoidasuto recall, to remember, to recollect
- 一度いちどIchidoonce, one time, on one occasion
- 準備じゅんびJunbipreparation, arrangements, getting ready
- そろそろSorosorosoon, before long, any time now
- 漸とやっとYattoat last, finally
- 相談そうだんSoudanconsultation, discussion, discussing
- 久しぶりひさしぶりHisashiburia long time (since the last time), first in a long time
- 手伝うてつだうTetsudauto help, to assist, to aid
- 向かうむかうMukauto face
- 謝るあやまるAyamaruto apologize (apologise)
- 場合ばあいBaaicase, occasion, situation
- 折れるおれるOreruto break, to be broken, to snap
- 聞こえるきこえるKikoeruto be heard, to be audible, to reach one's ears
- 止めるとめるTomeruto stop, to turn off
- 止めるやめるYameruto stop (an activity), to cease, to discontinue
- 別べつBetsudistinction, difference, discrimination
- 味あじAjiflavor, flavour, taste
- 邪魔じゃまJamahindrance, obstacle, nuisance
- 説明せつめいSetsumeiexplanation, exposition, description
- 払うはらうHarauto pay (e.g. money, bill)
- 済むすむSumuto finish, to end, to be completed
- 酷いひどいHidoicruel, heartless, hard
- 首くびKubineck
- 用意よういYouipreparation, arrangements, provision
- 島しまShimaisland
- 随分ずいぶんZuibunvery, extremely, surprisingly
- 合うあうAuto come together, to merge, to unite
- 今夜こんやKonyathis evening, tonight
- 上がるあがるAgaruto rise, to go up, to come up
- 釣るつるTsuruto fish, to angle, to catch
- 中々なかなかNakanakavery, considerably, easily
- 以外いがいIgaiexcluding, except (for), apart from
- 驚くおどろくOdorokuto be surprised, to be taken aback, to be amazed
- 起こすおこすOkosuto raise, to raise up, to set up
- 可笑しいおかしいOkashiifunny, amusing, comical
- 楽しむたのしむTanoshimuto enjoy, to take pleasure in, to have a good time
- 伺ううかがうUkagauto call on someone, to call at a place, to pay a visit
- 一杯いっぱいIppaione cup (of), one glass (of), one bowl (of)
- 似るにるNiruto resemble, to look like, to be like
- 安心あんしんAnshinpeace of mind, relief, (sense of) security
- 時代じだいJidaiperiod, epoch, era
- 失敗しっぱいShippaifailure, mistake, blunder
- 客きゃくKyakuguest, visitor
- 事故じこJikoaccident, incident, trouble
- 空くすくSukuto become less crowded, to thin out, to get empty
- 十分じゅうぶんJuubunenough, sufficient, plenty
- 危険きけんKikendanger, peril, hazard
- 矢張りやはりYaharias expected, sure enough, just as one thought
- 生活せいかつSeikatsulife, living
- 下さるくださるKudasaruto give, to confer, to bestow
- 裏うらUraopposite side, bottom, other side
- 確りしっかりShikkaritightly (holding on), firmly, securely
- 紹介しょうかいShoukaiintroduction, presentation, referral
- 盗むぬすむNusumuto steal
- 残念ざんねんZannenregrettable, unfortunate, disappointing
- 月つきTsukiMoon
- ご存知ごぞんじGozonjiknowing, being aware (of)
- 足すたすTasuto add (numbers)
- 高校こうこうKoukousenior high school, high school
- 騒ぐさわぐSawaguto make noise, to make racket, to be noisy
- ご主人ごしゅじんGoshujinyour husband, her husband
- 連れるつれるTsureruto take (someone) with one, to bring along, to go with
- 形かたちKatachi(physical) form, shape, figure
- 店員てんいんTeninemployee (of a store), shop assistant, clerk
- 怪我けがKegainjury, wound
- 暫くしばらくShibarakufor a moment, for a minute
- 彼らかれらKarerathey, them
- 育てるそだてるSodateruto raise, to rear, to bring up
- 光るひかるHikaruto shine, to glitter, to be bright
- 進むすすむSusumuto advance, to go forward
- 素晴らしいすばらしいSubarashiiwonderful, splendid, magnificent
- 特別とくべつTokubetsuspecial, particular, extraordinary
- 行うおこなうOkonauto perform, to do, to conduct oneself
- 血ちChiblood
- 寂しいさびしいSabishiilonely, lonesome, solitary
- はっきりHakkiriclearly, plainly, distinctly
- 億おくOkuhundred million, 100,000,000, 10^8
- 食事しょくじShokujimeal (e.g. lunch, dinner)
- 喜ぶよろこぶYorokobuto be delighted, to be glad, to be pleased
- 例えばたとえばTatoebafor example, for instance, e.g.
- 特にとくにTokuniparticularly, especially, in particular
- 自由じゆうJiyuufreedom, liberty
- 赤ちゃんあかちゃんAkachanbaby, infant
- 運ぶはこぶHakobuto carry, to transport, to move
- この間このあいだKonoaidathe other day, lately, recently
- 原因げんいんGenincause, origin, source
- 構うかまうKamauto mind, to care about, to be concerned about
- 落とすおとすOtosuto drop, to lose, to let fall
- 美しいうつくしいUtsukushiibeautiful, pretty, lovely
- 集まるあつまるAtsumaruto gather, to collect, to assemble
- 倒れるたおれるTaoreruto fall (over, down), to collapse, to take a fall
- 船ふねFuneship, boat, watercraft
- 市しShicity
- 亜米利加アメリカAmerika(United States of) America, United States, US
- 吃驚びっくりBikkurito be surprised, to be amazed, to be frightened
- 腕うでUdearm
- 回るまわるMawaruto turn, to rotate, to revolve
- 遅れるおくれるOkureruto be late, to be delayed, to fall behind schedule
- 予定よていYoteiplans, arrangement, schedule
- するとSuruto(and) then, and, thereupon
- 恥ずかしいはずかしいHazukashiiembarrassing, embarrassed, ashamed
- 計画けいかくKeikakuplan, project, schedule
- 気分きぶんKibunfeeling, mood
- 事務所じむしょJimushooffice
- 立てるたてるTateruto stand up, to put up, to set up
- 捕まえるつかまえるTsukamaeruto catch, to capture, to arrest
- 眠るねむるNemuruto sleep
- 偶にたまにTamanioccasionally, once in a while, now and then
- 厳しいきびしいKibishiisevere, strict, rigid
- 棚たなTanashelf, ledge, rack
- どんどんDondondrumming (noise), beating, pounding
- 星ほしHoshistar (usu. excluding the Sun), planet (usu. excluding Earth), heavenly body
- 為さるなさるNasaruto do
- 正しいただしいTadashiiright, correct
- 集めるあつめるAtsumeruto collect, to assemble, to gather
- 利用りようRiyouuse, utilization, utilisation
- 珍しいめずらしいMezurashiirare, uncommon, unusual
- 周りまわりMawaricircumference, girth
- 深いふかいFukaideep
- 下がるさがるSagaruto come down, to go down, to fall
- 触るさわるSawaruto touch, to feel, to handle
- 研究けんきゅうKenkyuuresearch, study, investigation
- 増えるふえるFueruto increase, to multiply
- 途中とちゅうTochuuon the way, en route
- 届けるとどけるTodokeruto deliver, to forward, to send
- 工場こうじょうKoujoufactory, plant, mill
- 悲しいかなしいKanashiisad, miserable, unhappy
- 森もりMoriforest
- 直すなおすNaosuto repair, to mend, to fix
- 経験けいけんKeikenexperience
- 興味きょうみKyoumiinterest (in something), curiosity (about something), zest (for)
- 間に合うまにあうManiauto be in time (for)
- 包むつつむTsutsumuto wrap up, to pack, to bundle
- 殆どほとんどHotondoalmost, nearly, mostly
- プレゼントPurezentopresent, gift
- 大体だいたいDaitaigenerally, on the whole, mostly
- 褒めるほめるHomeruto praise, to commend, to compliment
- 将来しょうらいShouraifuture, (future) prospects
- 試合しあいShiaimatch, game, bout
- 真面目まじめMajimeserious, earnest, sober
- 反対はんたいHantaiopposition, resistance, antagonism
- 番組ばんぐみBangumiprogram (e.g. TV), programme
- お宅おたくOtakuyour house, your home, your family
- 役に立つやくにたつYakunitatsuto be helpful, to be useful
- タイプTaiputype, kind, sort
- 入院にゅういんNyuuinhospitalization, hospitalisation
- 卒業そつぎょうSotsugyougraduation, completion (of a course)
- 泊まるとまるTomaruto stay at (e.g. hotel)
- 返事へんじHenjireply, answer, response
- 足りるたりるTariruto be sufficient, to be enough
- 慣れるなれるNareruto get used to, to grow accustomed to, to become familiar with
- 迎えるむかえるMukaeruto go out to meet, to receive, to welcome
- 意見いけんIkenopinion, view, comment
- 間違えるまちがえるMachigaeruto make a mistake (in), to commit an error, to get wrong
- 安全あんぜんAnzensafety, security
- 挨拶あいさつAisatsugreeting, greetings, salutation
- 宜しいよろしいYoroshiigood, OK, all right
- 校長こうちょうKouchouprincipal, head teacher, headmaster
- 申し上げるもうしあげるMoushiageruto say, to tell, to state
- 壊すこわすKowasuto break, to destroy, to demolish
- 格好かっこうKakkoushape, form, figure
- 踊るおどるOdoruto dance (orig. a hopping dance)
- 壁かべKabewall, partition
- ベルBerubell
- 寺てらTeratemple (Buddhist)
- 席せきSekiseat
- 一生懸命いっしょうけんめいIsshoukenmeivery hard, with utmost effort, as hard as one can
- ケーキKeekicake
- 具合ぐあいGuaicondition, state
- 戦争せんそうSensouwar
- 漫画まんがMangacartoon, comic, comic strip
- 会議かいぎKaigimeeting, conference, session
- お礼おれいOreithanks, gratitude
- お嬢さんおじょうさんOjousan(another's) daughter
- 承知しょうちShouchiknowledge, awareness
- 急きゅうKyuusudden, abrupt, unexpected
- 寄るよるYoruto approach, to draw near, to come near
- 空気くうきKuukiair, atmosphere
- 技術ぎじゅつGijutsutechnology, engineering
- 趣味しゅみShumihobby, pastime
- 拾うひろうHirouto pick up, to gather
- 火ひHifire, flame, blaze
- 引っ越すひっこすHikkosuto move (house), to change residence
- 近所きんじょKinjoneighbourhood, neighborhood, vicinity
- 壊れるこわれるKowareruto be broken, to break, to fall apart
- 表おもてOmotesurface
- すっかりSukkariall, completely, totally
- 治るなおるNaoruto get better, to get well, to recover (from an illness)
- 割れるわれるWareruto break, to be smashed
- 大分だいぶDaibuconsiderably, greatly, a lot
- 泥棒どろぼうDorobouthief, burglar, robber
- 試験しけんShikenexamination, exam, test
- 指ゆびYubifinger, toe, digit
- 石いしIshistone, rock, pebble
- 遠慮えんりょEnryoreserve, constraint, restraint
- 小学校しょうがっこうShougakkouprimary school, elementary school, grade school
- 案内あんないAnnaiguidance, leading (the way), showing around
- 楽しみたのしみTanoshimienjoyment, pleasure, amusement
- 社会しゃかいShakaisociety, public, community
- 背中せなかSenakaback (of the body)
- 線せんSenline, stripe, stria
- 最ももっともMottomomost, extremely
- 林はやしHayashiwood, woods, forest
- けれどKeredobut, however, although
- 退院たいいんTaiinleaving hospital, discharge from hospital
- 会話かいわKaiwaconversation, talk, chat
- 髪かみKamihair (on the head)
- 砂すなSunasand, grit, fine gravel
- 祈るいのるInoruto pray, to say a prayer, to say grace
- 予約よやくYoyakureservation, appointment, booking
- チェックChiekkucheck (pattern), plaid
- 通うかようKayouto go to and from (a place), to go back and forth between, to run between (e.g. bus, train, etc.)
- 遠くとおくTookufar away, distant place, a (great) distance
- 支度したくShitakupreparation, arrangements
- 放送ほうそうHousoubroadcasting, broadcast, program
- 比べるくらべるKuraberuto compare, to make a comparison (between)
- 湯ゆYuhot water
- ピアノPianopiano (instrument)
- 下げるさげるSageruto hang, to suspend, to wear (e.g. decoration)
- お祝いおいわいOiwaicongratulation, congratulations, celebration
- 投げるなげるNageruto throw, to hurl, to fling
- 機会きかいKikaichance, opportunity, occasion
- ご馳走ごちそうGochisoutreat (esp. food and drink), entertainment, treating someone (to a meal)
- 適当てきとうTekitousuitable, proper, appropriate
- 踏むふむFumuto step on, to tread on, to trample on
- 世話せわSewacare, looking after, help
- 訪ねるたずねるTazuneruto visit, to call on, to pay a visit to
- 小説しょうせつShousetsunovel, story, (work of) fiction
- 住所じゅうしょJuushoaddress (of a home, business, etc.), residence, domicile
- 教育きょういくKyouikueducation, schooling, training
- 高校生こうこうせいKoukouseisenior high school student
- 注意ちゅういChuuiattention, notice, heed
- 歴史れきしRekishihistory
- 付くつくTsukuto be attached, to be connected with, to adhere
- 指輪ゆびわYubiwa(finger) ring
- 道具どうぐDougutool, implement, instrument
- 運転手うんてんしゅUntenshudriver, chauffeur
- 市民しみんShimincitizen (of a country), citizenry
- 田舎いなかInakarural area, countryside, the sticks
- 倍ばいBaidouble, twice (as much)
- 仕方しかたShikataway, method, means
- 人形にんぎょうNingyoudoll, puppet, marionette
- 出発しゅっぱつShuppatsudeparture, leaving, setting off
- 運転うんてんUntenoperation (of a machine), running, working
- 枝えだEdabranch, bough, limb
- 米こめKome(husked grains of) rice
- 火事かじKajifire, conflagration
- 塵ゴミGomirubbish, trash, garbage
- 会場かいじょうKaijouassembly hall, meeting place, venue
- 匂いにおいNioismell, scent, odour
- 虫むしMushiinsect, bug, cricket
- 都合つごうTsugoucircumstances, condition, convenience
- 汚れるよごれるYogoreruto get dirty, to become dirty
- 仰るおっしゃるOssharuto say, to speak, to tell
- 飾るかざるKazaruto decorate, to ornament, to adorn
- 屋上おくじょうOkujourooftop
- 瓦斯ガスGasugas (as a fuel)
- 昼間ひるまHirumadaytime, during the day, time from sunrise until sunset
- 召し上がるめしあがるMeshiagaruto eat, to drink
- 以内いないInaiwithin, inside of, less than
- 値段ねだんNedanprice, cost
- 隅すみSumicorner, nook, recess
- 法律ほうりつHouritsulaw, legislation, act
- 喉のどNodothroat
- 非常にひじょうにHijounivery, extremely, exceedingly
- 鏡かがみKagamimirror, looking-glass
- 塗るぬるNuruto paint, to spread, to plaster
- 着物きものKimonokimono, Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length)
- 片付けるかたづけるKatazukeruto put in order, to tidy up, to clean up
- 掏摸すりSuripickpocket
- 雲くもKumocloud
- 込むこむKomuto be crowded, to be packed, to be congested
- 引き出すひきだすHikidasuto pull out, to take out, to draw out
- 留守るすRusuabsence, being away from home
- お土産おみやげOmiyagelocal specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling)
- 眠いねむいNemuisleepy, drowsy, somnolent
- 景色けしきKeshikiscenery, scene, landscape
- 赤ん坊あかんぼうAkanboubaby, infant
- 差し上げるさしあげるSashiageruto lift up, to hold up, to raise
- 到頭とうとうToutoufinally, at last, in the end
- 両方りょうほうRyouhouboth, both sides, both parties
- 焼けるやけるYakeruto burn, to burn down, to go down in flames
- 植えるうえるUeruto plant, to grow, to raise
- 複雑ふくざつFukuzatsucomplex, complicated, intricate
- 金持ちかねもちKanemochirich person, wealthy person
- 丁寧ていねいTeineipolite, courteous, civil
- それ程それほどSorehodoto that degree, to that extent, that much
- 成るべくなるべくNarubekuas (much) as possible, as (much) as one can, wherever practicable
- 以下いかIkanot exceeding ..., not more than ..., ... and under
- 神社じんじゃJinjaShinto shrine
- 草くさKusagrass, weed, herb
- 玩具おもちゃOmochatoy
- 髭ひげHigemoustache, mustache, beard
- 坂さかSakaslope, incline, hill
- 下着したぎShitagiunderwear, undergarment, underclothes
- スーツSuutsusuit (clothing)
- 拝見はいけんHaikenseeing, looking at
- 空港くうこうKuukouairport
- 出来るだけできるだけDekirudakeas much as one can, as much as possible, if at all possible
- 太るふとるFutoruto put on weight, to gain weight, to grow fat
- 用事ようじYoujibusiness, things to do, engagement
- 硬いかたいKataihard, solid, tough
- 忘れ物わすれものWasuremonolost article, thing left behind
- 揺れるゆれるYureruto shake, to sway, to rock
- 季節きせつKisetsuseason, time of year
- 建てるたてるTateruto build, to construct
- 運動うんどうUndouexercise, physical training, workout
- 科学かがくKagakuscience
- 熱心ねっしんNesshinzealous, enthusiastic, ardent
- 布団ふとんFutonfuton, Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet
- 為ためTamegood, advantage, benefit
- 祖父そふSofugrandfather
- 教会きょうかいKyoukaichurch, congregation
- 尋ねるたずねるTazuneruto ask, to enquire, to inquire
- 研究室けんきゅうしつKenkyuushitsulaboratory
- 政治せいじSeijipolitics, government
- 濡れるぬれるNureruto get wet
- パートPaatopart
- 真ん中まんなかMannakamiddle, centre, center
- 受付うけつけUketsukereception (desk), information desk, receptionist
- 葉はHaleaf, blade (of grass), (pine) needle
- 些ともちっともChittomo(not) at all, (not) a bit, (not) in the least
- 親切しんせつShinsetsukind, gentle, considerate
- 港みなとMinatoharbour, harbor, port
- 苦いにがいNigaibitter
- 出席しゅっせきShussekiattendance, presence, appearance
- 浅いあさいAsaishallow, superficial
- 味噌みそMisomiso, fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans
- 毛けKehair
- 終わりおわりOwariend, ending, close
- 大抵たいていTaiteimostly, ordinarily, usually
- 祖母そぼSobograndmother
- アルバイトArubaitopart-time job, side job
- 止むやむYamuto cease, to stop, to be over
- 日記にっきNikkidiary, journal
- 文化ぶんかBunkaculture, civilization, civilisation
- 滑るすべるSuberuto slide, to glide, to skate
- 喧嘩けんかKenkaquarrel, brawl, fight
- 旅館りょかんRyokanryokan, traditional Japanese inn
- 駐車場ちゅうしゃじょうChuushajouparking lot, car park, carpark
- 冷えるひえるHieruto grow cold, to get chilly, to cool down
- 答えこたえKotaeanswer, reply, response
- 細かいこまかいKomakaismall
- 入学にゅうがくNyuugakuadmission (to a school or university), entrance, enrolment
- 噛むかむKamuto bite
- 直るなおるNaoruto get mended, to be repaired, to be fixed
- 大学生だいがくせいDaigakuseiuniversity student, college student
- 産業さんぎょうSangyouindustry
- ご覧になるごらんになるGoranninaruto see, to look, to watch
- 手袋てぶくろTebukuroglove, mitten, mitt
- 医学いがくIgakumedicine, medical science
- 湖みずうみMizuumilake
- 数学すうがくSuugakumathematics
- 招待しょうたいShoutaiinvitation
- 乾くかわくKawakuto get dry
- 地震じしんJishinearthquake
- 公務員こうむいんKoumuinpublic employee, government employee, public-sector worker
- アナウンサーAnaunsaaannouncer, presenter, broadcaster
- 小鳥ことりKotorismall bird, little bird
- 家内かないKanai(my) wife
- お金持ちおかねもちOkanemochirich person, wealthy person
- 工業こうぎょうKougyou(manufacturing) industry
- 規則きそくKisokurule, regulation
- 贈り物おくりものOkurimonopresent, gift
- この頃このごろKonogorothese days, nowadays, now
- サラダSaradasalad
- 柔らかいやわらかいYawarakaisoft, tender, supple
- 講義こうぎKougilecture
- コンサートKonsaatoconcert
- 注射ちゅうしゃChuushainjection, jab, shot
- 国際こくさいKokusaiinternational
- 西洋せいようSeiyouthe West, the Occident, Western countries
- 競争きょうそうKyousoucompetition, contest, rivalry
- 故障こしょうKoshoufault, trouble, breakdown
- 沸くわくWakuto grow hot (e.g. water), to boil
- 翻訳ほんやくHonyakutranslation
- すっとSuttostraight, quickly, directly
- 動物園どうぶつえんDoubutsuenzoo, zoological gardens
- お釣りおつりOtsurichange (for a purchase)
- 亜細亜アジアAjiaAsia
- 経済けいざいKeizaieconomy, economics
- 漬けるつけるTsukeruto soak (in), to steep, to dip
- 昼休みひるやすみHiruyasumilunch break, noon recess, noon rest period
- 写すうつすUtsusuto copy, to duplicate, to reproduce
- 畳たたみTatamitatami mat, Japanese straw floor coverings
- ステーキSuteekisteak
- 会議室かいぎしつKaigishitsuconference room, council room
- 移るうつるUtsuruto move (to another place or state), to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.), to be transferred
- 台風たいふうTaifuutyphoon, hurricane
- 生産せいさんSeisanproduction, manufacture
- 乗り換えるのりかえるNorikaeruto transfer (trains), to change (bus, train)
- 習慣しゅうかんShuukanhabit
- 又はまたはMatahaor, either ... or ...
- 柔道じゅうどうJuudoujudo
- 輸入ゆにゅうYunyuuimport, importation, introduction
- サンドイッチSandoitchisandwich
- レジReji(cash) register
- 見物けんぶつKenbutsusightseeing, watching, viewing
- カーテンKaatencurtain, curtains
- 新聞社しんぶんしゃShinbunshanewspaper company
- 中学校ちゅうがっこうChuugakkoujunior high school, middle school, lower secondary school
- 木綿もめんMomencotton (material)
- 美術館びじゅつかんBijutsukanart museum, art gallery
- コンピュータKonpyuutacomputer
- 交通こうつうKoutsuutraffic, transportation
- 地理ちりChirigeography
- ソフトSofutosoft
- 売り場うりばUribaselling area, counter, section
- テニスTenisutennis
- アルコールArukoorualcohol
- 葡萄ぶどうBudougrape, grapevine
- 汽車きしゃKishasteam locomotive, steam train
- 寝坊ねぼうNebousleeping in late, oversleeping
- 床屋とこやTokoyabarbershop, barber shop, barber
- 阿弗利加アフリカAfurikaAfrica
- 絹きぬKinusilk
- 海岸かいがんKaiganseashore, coast, seaside
- 人口じんこうJinkoupopulation
- 盛んさかんSakanprosperous, flourishing, thriving
- 歯医者はいしゃHaishadentist
- 不便ふべんFubeninconvenience, inexpediency, unhandiness
- レポートRepootoreport, paper
- 割合わりあいWariairate, ratio, percentage
- 貿易ぼうえきBoueki(foreign) trade, (international) commerce, importing and exporting
- 取り替えるとりかえるTorikaeruto exchange, to swap, to barter
- 水道すいどうSuidouwater supply, water service, waterworks
- 急行きゅうこうKyuukouhurrying (to somewhere), rushing, hastening
- ガソリンGasoringasoline, petrol
- ジャムJamujam
- 水泳すいえいSuieiswimming
- 電報でんぽうDenpoutelegram
- 講堂こうどうKoudouauditorium, lecture hall
- アクセサリーAkusesariiaccessory (fashion), jewelry
- 看護婦かんごふKangofu(female) nurse
- 発音はつおんHatsuonpronunciation
- 乗り物のりものNorimonovehicle, conveyance, (means of) transport
- 押入れおしいれOshiirecloset (built into the wall, usu. with sliding doors), (built-in) wardrobe
- 郊外こうがいKougaisuburb, residential area on the outskirt of a city, commuter belt
- 消しゴムけしゴムKeshigomueraser, rubber
- 品物しなものShinamonoarticle, item, thing
- 文学ぶんがくBungakuliterature
- 予習よしゅうYoshuupreparation for a lesson
- 苛めるいじめるIjimeruto ill-treat, to bully, to torment
- 天気予報てんきよほうTenkiyohouweather forecast, weather report
- 下宿げしゅくGeshukuboarding, lodging, board and lodging
- 花見はなみHanamicherry blossom viewing, flower viewing
- スーツケースSuutsukeesusuitcase
- スクリーンSukuriinscreen
- サンダルSandarusandal
- 復習ふくしゅうFukushuureview (of learned material), revision
- 暖房だんぼうDanbou(indoor) heating
- 輸出ゆしゅつYushutsuexport, exportation
- 再来週さらいしゅうSaraishuuweek after next
- 展覧会てんらんかいTenrankaiexhibition
- 高等学校こうとうがっこうKoutougakkousenior high school, high school
- 辞典じてんJitendictionary, lexicon
- ガソリンスタンドGasorinsutandogas station, petrol station, filling station
- テキストTekisutotext
- 冷房れいぼうReibouair conditioning, air cooling
- 特急とっきゅうTokkyuulimited express (train for which a limited-express ticket is required)
- 知らせるしらせるShiraseruto notify, to advise, to inform
- 硝子ガラスGarasuglass, pane
- エスカレーターEsukareetaaescalator
- 文法ぶんぽうBunpougrammar
- オートバイOotobaimotorcycle, motorbike
- 食料品しょくりょうひんShokuryouhinfoodstuff, groceries
- ワープロWaapuroword processor
- 熱ねつNetsuheat
- ハンドバッグHandobagguhandbag, purse
- 電灯でんとうDentouelectric light
- ステレオSutereostereo (sound)
- 再来月さらいげつSaraigetsumonth after next
- 飛行場ひこうじょうHikoujouairfield, airport, aerodrome
- 代わりかわりKawarisubstitute, replacement, substituting
- 決してけっしてKesshite(not) ever, (not) by any means, (not) in the least
- 二階建てにかいだてNikaidatetwo-storied building
- 居らっしゃるいらっしゃるIrassharuto come, to go, to be (somewhere)
- 斯うこうKouin this way, like this, so
- パソコンPasokonpersonal computer, PC
- ビルBirumulti-floor building, multi-storey building
- ＦＡＸファックスFuakkusufax, facsimile
- 嬉しいうれしいUreshiihappy, glad, pleased
- 帰りかえりKaerireturn, coming back
- 呉れるくれるKureruto give, to let (one) have
- 是非ぜひZehicertainly, without fail
- 積もりつもりTsumoriintention, plan, purpose
- 打つうつUtsuto hit, to strike, to knock
- 沸かすわかすWakasuto boil, to heat (a liquid), to prepare (a bath, hot drink)
- 訳わけWakereason, cause, grounds
- 遊びあそびAsobiplay, playing, game
- 踊りおどりOdoridance
- 引き出しひきだしHikidashidrawer
- 見つかるみつかるMitsukaruto be found, to be discovered
- 痩せるやせるYaseruto become thin, to lose weight, to slim
Estimated JLPT levels — no official post-2010 lists exist (see dictionary).