JLPT N3 漢字 Flashcards

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政治(せいじ)- politics
政府(せいふ)- government
政策(せいさく)- policy
政令(しょうれい)- government ordinance
政党(せいとう)- political party

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議会(ぎかい)- parliament, congress
議論(ぎろん)- debate
議題(ぎだい)- agenda, topic of discussion
議決(ぎけつ)- resolution, decision
議員(ぎいん)- member of parliament

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民主(みんしゅ)- democracy
民間(みんかん)- private sector, civilian
民族(みんぞく)- ethnic group, people
民宿(みんしゅく)- private lodging (guesthouse)
民(たみ)- people (as in a nation or community)

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連絡(れんらく)- contact
連続(れんぞく)- continuity, series
連れて行く(つれていく)- to take (someone) along
連れ(つれ)- companion
連合(れんごう)- federation, alliance

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対策(たいさく)- countermeasure
対話(たいわ)- dialogue
対象(たいしょう)- target, object
対立(たいりつ)- confrontation, opposition
対処(たいしょ)- handling, dealing with

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部門(ぶもん)- division, department
部屋(へや)- room
部長(ぶちょう)- department head
部族(ぶぞく)- tribe, clan
部品(ぶひん)- parts, components

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合格(ごうかく)- pass (an exam)
合意(こうい)- agreement
合計(ごうけい)- total
合う(あう)- to match, to suit
合わせる(あわせる)- to match, to adjust

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市役所(しやくしょ)- city hall
市場(いちば)- market
市民(しみん)- citizen
市内(しない)- within the city
市長(しちょう)- mayor

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国内(こくない)- domestic
内側(うちがわ)- inside
内容(ないよう)- content
内科(ないか)- internal medicine
内部(ないぶ)- internal, inside

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相手(あいて)- partner, opponent
相互(そうご)- mutual
相関(そうかん)- correlation
相続(そうぞく)- inheritance
相場(そうば)- market price

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定義(ていぎ)- definition
定期(ていき)- regular, periodic
定める(さだめる)- to decide, to determine
定額(ていがく)- fixed amount
定住(ていじゅう)- settled residence

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回数(かいすう)- number of times
回る(まわる)- to turn, to rotate
回す(まわす)- to turn, to spin
回転(かいてん)- rotation, revolution
回避(かいひ)- avoidance

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選挙(せんきょ)- election
選ぶ(えらぶ)- to choose, to select
選択(せんたく)- choice, selection
選手(せんしゅ)- athlete, player
選定(せんてい)- selection, designation

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米国(べいこく)- United States
米(こめ)- rice (food)
米(まい)- rice (as a counter)
米軍(べいぐん)- U.S. military
米価(べいか)- rice price

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実際(じっさい)- actual, practical
実る(みのる)- to bear fruit
実行(じっこう)- implementation, execution
実験(じっけん)- experiment
実力(じつりょく)- ability, capability

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関係(かんけい)- relationship, connection
関心(かんしん)- interest, concern
関与(かんよ)- involvement
関する(かんする)- regarding, concerning
関わる(かかわる)- to be involved, to be related

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決定(けってい)- decision
決める(きめる)- to decide
決まる(きまる)- to be decided
決勝(けっしょう)- final (e.g., in a competition)
決断(けつだん)- decision, determination

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全体(ぜんたい)- whole, entirety
全て(すべて)- everything
全力(ぜんりょく)- all one’s strength
全然(ぜんぜん)- not at all (when used with negatives)
全員(ぜんいん)- all members, everyone

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表現(ひょうげん)- expression
表面(ひょうめん)- surface
表(おもて)- front, surface
表す(あらわす)- to represent, to show
表題(ひょうだい)- title

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戦争(せんそう)- war
戦い(たたかい)- battle, fight
戦う(たたかう)- to fight, to battle
戦略(せんりゃく)- strategy
戦士(せんし)- warrior, soldier

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経済(けいざい)- economy
経験(けいけん)- experience
経営(けいえい)- management, administration
経る(へる)- to pass through, to undergo
経文(きょうもん)- sutra, religious text
経つ(たつ)- to pass, to elapse

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最高(さいこう)- highest, best
最初(さいしょ)- first, beginning
最も(もっとも)- most, extremely
最小(さいしょう)- smallest, minimum
最終(さいしゅう)- final, last

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現代(げんだい)- modern times, present day
現実(げんじつ)- reality
現在(げんざい)- now, current
現れる(あらわれる)- to appear, to come out
現金(げんきん)- cash

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調査(ちょうさ)- investigation, survey
調整(ちょうせい)- adjustment, regulation
調子(ちょうし)- condition, tune
調べる(しらべる)- to investigate, to check
調和(ちょうわ)- harmony

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化学(かがく)- chemistry 文化(ぶんか)- culture 変化(へんか)- change, transformation 化粧(けしょう)- makeup, cosmetics 化ける(ばける)- to transform, to disguise
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当たり(あたり)- hit, success, target 当選(とうせん)- winning (a lottery, election) 当然(とうぜん)- natural, obvious 当日(とうじつ)- the day of (an event) 当社(とうしゃ)- our company
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約束(やくそく)- promise, appointment 約定(やくじょう)- agreement, contract 約半分(やくはんぶん)- about half 約束する(やくそくする)- to promise 約数(やくすう)- divisor (in mathematics)
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首都(しゅと)- capital city 首脳(しゅのう)- leader, head (of a country or organization) 首(くび)- neck, head 首位(しゅい)- first place, leading position 首飾り(くびかざり)- necklace
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法律(ほうりつ)- law 方法(ほうほう)- method, way 流派(りゅうは)- school (of thought), style 法則(ほうそく)- law, rule 法(のり)- rule, principle
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性格(せいかく)- personality, character 女性(じょせい)- woman, female 男性(だんせい)- man, male 性質(せいしつ)- nature, quality 性別(せいべつ)- gender, sex
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目的(もくてき)- purpose, goal 的確(てきかく)- accurate, precise 的中(てきちゅう)- hitting the mark (e.g., in predictions) 対象(たいしょう)- target, object 意味的(いみてき)- semantic
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必要(ひつよう)- necessary 要素(ようそ)- element, factor 要点(ようてん)- main point, gist 要求(ようきゅう)- demand, request 要る(いる)- to need
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制度(せいど)- system 制限(せいげん)- restriction, limit 制御(せいぎょ)- control, regulation 制裁(せいさい)- sanction, punishment 制作(せいさく)- production, creation
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治療(ちりょう)- treatment, therapy 治る(なおる)- to heal, to recover 治める(おさめる)- to govern, to manage 治安(ちあん)- public safety, law and order 政治(せいじ)- politics (though the primary kanji is 政, 治 is used in related contexts)
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務める(つとめる)- to serve, to work (for) 義務(ぎむ)- duty, obligation 業務(ぎょうむ)- business, work 務局(むきょく)- (organizational) office, bureau 勤務(きんむ)- work, service (as in job duties)
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成功(せいこう)- success 成長(せいちょう)- growth, development 成績(せいせき)- grades, results 完成(かんせい)- completion 成す(なす)- to accomplish, to achieve
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期限(きげん)- deadline, term 期間(きかん)- period, duration 期日(きじつ)- due date 期待(きたい)- expectation, anticipation 学期(がっき)- academic term, semester
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取る(とる)- to take, to obtain 取り扱い(とりあつかい)- handling, management 取り入れる(とりいれる)- to incorporate, to adopt 取引(とりひき)- transaction, trade 取得(しゅとく)- acquisition
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東京都(とうきょうと)- Tokyo Metropolis 都市(とし)- city, urban area 都合(つごう)- convenience, circumstances 都道府県(とどうふけん)- prefectures (in Japan) 都合がいい(つごうがいい)- convenient, favorable
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和食(わしょく)- Japanese cuisine 和風(わふう)- Japanese style 和解(わかい)- reconciliation 和らげる(やわらげる)- to soften, to alleviate 和音(わおん)- harmony (in music)
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機械(きかい)- machine 機会(きかい)- opportunity 機能(きのう)- function, capability 機密(きみつ)- confidential, secret 機種(きしゅ)- model (of a machine)
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平和(へいわ)- peace 平坦(へいたん)- flat, even 平等(びょうどう)- equality 平日(へいじつ)- weekday 平ら(たいら)- flat, level
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加える(くわえる)- to add, to include 加算(かさん)- addition (mathematics) 加速(かそく)- acceleration 追加(ついか)- addition, supplement 加盟(かめい)- membership, joining
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受ける(うける)- to receive, to undergo 受験(じゅけん)- taking an exam 受信(じゅしん)- reception (of a signal) 受け取る(うけとる)- to receive, to accept 受賞(じゅしょう)- award, prize
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続ける(つづける)- to continue, to keep doing 続く(つづく)- to continue, to last 続行(ぞっこう)- continuation, resumption 続編(ぞくへん)- sequel, continuation (of a story) 継続(けいぞく)- continuation
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進む(すすむ)- to advance, to proceed 進行(しんこう)- progress, advance 進展(しんてん)- development, progress 進化(しんか)- evolution 進学(しんがく)- advancing to a higher level of education
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数える(かぞえる)- to count 数字(すうじ)- number, numeral 数値(すうち)- numerical value 数学(すうがく)- mathematics 数(かず)- number, quantity
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記録(きろく)- record, documentation 記念(きねん)- commemoration, memory 記述(きじゅつ)- description, writing 記入(きにゅう)- filling in (a form, for example) 記す(しるす)- to write down, to record
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初めて(はじめて)- for the first time 初期(しょき)- early period, initial stage 初恋(はつこい)- first love 初め(はじめ)- beginning, start 初歩(しょほ)- basics, elementary
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指示(しじ)- instruction, indication 指導(しどう)- guidance, leadership 指摘(してき)- pointing out, indication 指輪(ゆびわ)- ring (for the finger) 指す(さす)- to point, to indicate
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権利(けんり)- right, privilege 権限(けんげん)- authority, power 権力(けんりょく)- power, influence 権威(けんい)- authority, prestige 権益(けんえき)- vested interests, benefits
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支援(しえん)- support, assistance 支店(してん)- branch office 支払う(しはらう)- to pay 支度(したく)- preparation 支持(しじ)- support, backing
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生産(せいさん)- production 産業(さんぎょう)- industry 産む(うむ)- to give birth 産物(さんぶつ)- product, produce 産休(さんきゅう)- maternity leave
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点数(てんすう)- score, points 点検(てんけん)- inspection, check 点火(てんか)- ignition, lighting (a fire) 点滴(てんてき)- intravenous drip 点(てん)- point, dot
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報告(ほうこく)- report, notification 情報(じょうほう)- information 報酬(ほうしゅう)- reward, compensation 報道(ほうどう)- news, reporting 報い(むくい)- retribution, reward
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済む(すむ)- to be settled, to be completed 済ませる(すませる)- to finish, to complete 経済(けいざい)- economy 済報(さいほう)- completion of a report 済州(さいしゅう)- Jeju (an island in South Korea)
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活動(かつどう)- activity, action 活躍(かつやく)- active, success 活用(かつよう)- utilization, application 生活(せいかつ)- daily life 活気(かっき)- vitality, vigor
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原稿(げんこう)- manuscript, draft 原理(げんり)- principle, theory 原作(げんさく)- original work (e.g., of a novel or screenplay) 原爆(げんばく)- atomic bomb 原点(げんてん)- origin, starting point
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共通(きょうつう)- common, mutual 共同(きょうどう)- cooperation, collaboration 共感(きょうかん)- empathy, sympathy 共演(きょうえん)- co-starring, joint performance 共に(ともに)- together, both
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得る(える)- to obtain, to get 利益(りえき)- profit, benefit 得点(とくてん)- score, points 得意(とくい)- strong point, proficiency 取得(しゅとく)- acquisition, attainment
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解決(かいけつ)- solution, resolution 理解(りかい)- understanding, comprehension 解答(かいとう)- answer, solution (to a question) 解説(かいせつ)- explanation, commentary 解く(とく)- to solve, to untie
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交渉(こうしょう)- negotiation, talks 交換(こうかん)- exchange, replacement 交通(こうつう)- traffic, transportation 交わる(まじわる)- to intersect, to mingle 交える(まじえる)- to mix, to blend
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資源(しげん)- resources 資本(しほん)- capital, funds 資金(しきん)- financial resources, capital 資産(しさん)- assets, property 資材(しざい)- materials, supplies
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予想(よそう)- prediction, expectation 予約(よやく)- reservation, appointment 予測(よそく)- forecast, estimate 予知(よち)- foresight, prediction 予め(あらかじめ)- beforehand, in advance
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向かう(むかう)- to face, to head towards 方向(ほうこう)- direction, orientation 向き(むき)- orientation, direction, suitable for 向上(こうじょう)- improvement, advancement 向ける(むける)- to turn (towards), to direct
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際(きわ)- edge, verge (used as a standalone word in some contexts) 際限(さいげん)- limit, boundary 国際(こくさい)- international 際立つ(きわだつ)- to stand out, to be conspicuous 際(ぎわ)- edge, verge (less common usage)
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勝つ(かつ)- to win, to be victorious 勝利(しょうり)- victory, triumph 勝負(しょうぶ)- match, game, contest 勝者(しょうしゃ)- winner, victor 勝手(かって)- selfish, one's own way (can also mean "convenience" in some contexts)
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面接(めんせつ)- interview 面白い(おもしろい)- interesting, amusing 面積(めんせき)- area, surface area 方面(ほうめん)- direction, area, field (of study or interest) 顔面(がんめん)- face
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告白(こくはく)- confession (e.g., love confession), declaration 告知(こくち)- announcement, notification 告訴(こくそ)- accusation, complaint (legal context) 報告(ほうこく)- report (though this commonly uses 報, the concept involves告) 告げる(つげる)- to inform, to announce
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反応(はんのう)- reaction, response 反対(はんたい)- opposition, resistance 反映(はんえい)- reflection, influence 反省(はんせい)- reflection, reconsideration (of one's actions) 反る(そる)- to warp, to bend (usually referring to surfaces)
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判断(はんだん)- judgment, decision 判定(はんてい)- determination, verdict 判事(はんじ)- judge (legal context) 判読(はんどく)- deciphering, reading (texts) 判子(はんこ)- seal, stamp (used for signature)
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認識(にんしき)- recognition, awareness 認可(にんか)- approval, authorization 認める(みとめる)- to recognize, to admit 認証(にんしょう)- certification, authentication 認知(にんち)- cognition, recognition (in the context of recognizing someone or something)
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参加(さんか)- participation 参照(さんしょう)- reference, consultation 参議院(さんぎいん)- House of Councillors (in Japan) 参拝(さんぱい)- worship, visiting a shrine 参る(まいる)- to go, to come (humble form)
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利益(りえき)- profit, benefit 利用(りよう)- use, utilization 利子(りし)- interest (on money) 利便(りべん)- convenience 有利(ゆうり)- advantageous, favorable
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組織(そしき)- organization, structure 組み合わせ(くみあわせ)- combination, arrangement 組む(くむ)- to assemble, to combine 組長(くみちょう)- group leader, chief (in some contexts) 組合(くみあい)- association, union
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信号(しんごう)- signal, traffic light 信頼(しんらい)- trust, reliance 信じる(しんじる)- to believe, to trust 信用(しんよう)- credit, trust 通信(つうしん)- communication, correspondence
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存在(そんざい)- existence 現在(げんざい)- present, now 在宅(ざいたく)- at home (working from home, etc.) 在る(ある)- to exist, to be (used for inanimate objects) 在学(ざいがく)- enrollment (in school)
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案件(あんけん)- case, matter, project 件名(けんめい)- subject (of a letter or email) 件数(けんすう)- number of cases, number of items 件(くだん)- the aforementioned (used in a legal or formal context) 一件(いっけん)- one case, one item
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側面(そくめん)- side, aspect 側(がわ)- side, direction (e.g., left side, right side) 側近(そっきん)- close aide, confidant 側道(そくどう)- side road 側室(そくしつ)- concubine (historical context)
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任務(にんむ)- duty, mission 任せる(まかせる)- to entrust, to leave to someone 任意(にんい)- optional, voluntary 任期(にんき)- term (of office or duty) 任命(にんめい)- appointment (to a position)
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引く(ひく)- to pull, to draw 引き出す(ひきだす)- to pull out, to withdraw 引き受ける(ひきうける)- to undertake, to take on 引力(いんりょく)- gravity, attractive force 引き算(ひきざん)- subtraction (mathematics)
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要求(ようきゅう)- request, demand 求める(もとめる)- to seek, to request 求職(きゅうしょく)- job hunting 求婚(きゅうこん)- marriage proposal 追求(ついきゅう)- pursuit (of a goal or objective)
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場所 (ばしょ) - Place or location 所謂 (いわゆる) - So-called or commonly referred to as 所持 (しょじ) - Possession or holding (something) 近所 (きんじょ) - Neighborhood or local area 所 (ところ) - Place or point (general term)
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次 (つぎ) - Next or following 次第 (しだい) - Depending on or circumstances; also used for schedule 次元 (じげん) - Dimension or level 次回 (じかい) - Next time or next occurrence 次男 (じなん) - Second son
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昨日 (きのう) - Yesterday 昨夜 (ゆうべ) - Last night 昨年 (さくねん) - Last year 昨今 (さっこん) - Recently or these days 昨今 (このごろ) - Recently or nowadays (less common reading)
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論文 (ろんぶん) - Thesis or academic paper 議論 (ぎろん) - Discussion or debate 論理 (ろんり) - Logic or reasoning 論争 (ろんそう) - Argument or controversy 論評 (ろんぴょう) - Criticism or review
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官 (かん) - Official or government official 官庁 (かんちょう) - Government office or government agency 官僚 (かんりょう) - Bureaucrat or government official 官房 (かんぼう) - Government office or official residence 官能 (かんのう) - Sense or sensibility
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増加 (ぞうか) - Increase or growth 増える (ふえる) - To increase (intransitive verb) 増す (ます) - To increase or to grow (transitive verb) 増量 (ぞうりょう) - Increase in quantity or augmentation 増員 (ぞういん) - Increase in staff or additional personnel
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係 (かかり) - Person in charge or staff member 係員 (かかりいん) - Staff member or person in charge 係数 (けいすう) - Coefficient or factor 係る (かかわる) - To be related to or to concern 係長 (けいちょう) - Section chief or section manager
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感謝 (かんしゃ) - Gratitude or thankfulness 感動 (かんどう) - Emotion or being moved 感覚 (かんかく) - Sense or sensation 感情 (かんじょう) - Emotion or feelings 感じる (かんじる) - To feel or to sense
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情熱 (じょうねつ) - Passion or enthusiasm 感情 (かんじょう) - Emotion or feelings 情け (なさけ) - Compassion or pity 情況 (じょうきょう) - Situation or circumstances 情勢 (じょうせい) - Situation or state of affairs
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投資 (とうし) - Investment 投げる (なげる) - To throw 投票 (とうひょう) - Vote or polling 投げかける (なげかける) - To cast (a question, glance, etc.) 投書 (とうしょ) - Letter to the editor or submission
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示す (しめす) - To show or to indicate 指示 (しじ) - Instruction or direction 表示 (ひょうじ) - Display or indication 神示 (しんじ) - Divine revelation or oracle 証明 (しょうめい) - Proof or verification
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変化 (へんか) - Change or transformation 変わる (かわる) - To change (intransitive verb) 変える (かえる) - To change (transitive verb) 変な (へんな) - Strange or weird 変動 (へんどう) - Fluctuation or variation
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打つ (うつ) - To hit or to strike 打ち合わせ (うちあわせ) - Meeting or appointment 打撃 (だげき) - Blow or strike 打算 (ださん) - Calculations or self-interest 打ち込む (うちこむ) - To devote oneself or to put into
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直す (なおす) - To fix or to repair 直前 (ちょくぜん) - Just before or right before 直す (なおす) - To correct or to amend 直接 (ちょくせつ) - Directly or immediate 直感 (ちょっかん) - Intuition or hunch
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両方 (りょうほう) - Both sides or both parties 両立 (りょうりつ) - Dual accomplishment or coexistence 両親 (りょうしん) - Parents 両替 (りょうがえ) - Currency exchange 両面 (りょうめん) - Both sides or dual aspect
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式 (しき) - Ceremony or formula 公式 (こうしき) - Official or formula 式典 (しきてん) - Ceremony or ritual 式場 (しきじょう) - Wedding hall or ceremony hall 数式 (すうしき) - Mathematical formula
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確か (たしか) - Sure or certain 確認 (かくにん) - Confirmation or verification 確実 (かくじつ) - Certain or reliable 確保 (かくほ) - Securing or assurance 確率 (かくりつ) - Probability or likelihood
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果物 (くだもの) - Fruit 結果 (けっか) - Result or outcome 果たす (はたす) - To accomplish or to fulfill 果敢 (かかん) - Daring or bold 果実 (かじつ) - Fruit or produce
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容器 (ようき) - Container 容赦 (ようしゃ) - Forgiveness or pardon 容姿 (ようし) - Appearance or looks 容認 (ようにん) - Acceptance or tolerance 内容 (ないよう) - Content or substance
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必要 (ひつよう) - Necessary or essential 必ず (かならず) - Surely or without fail 必死 (ひっし) - Desperate or frantic 必然 (ひつぜん) - Inevitability or necessity 必需品 (ひつじゅひん) - Essential item or necessity
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演技 (えんぎ) - Acting or performance 演奏 (えんそう) - Musical performance or playing an instrument 演説 (えんぜつ) - Speech or address 演習 (えんしゅう) - Drill or exercise 演じる (えんじる) - To perform or to act
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歳 (さい) - Age (used as a counter for years old) 年齢 (ねんれい) - Age or years of age 歳月 (さいげつ) - Time or years 歳暮 (さいぼ) - Year-end 歳入 (さいにゅう) - Revenue or income
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争う (あらそう) - To dispute or to fight 争い (あらそい) - Conflict or dispute 争点 (そうてん) - Point of contention or issue at stake 争奪 (そうだつ) - Scramble or contest 競争 (きょうそう) - Competition or race
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談話 (だんわ) - Conversation or talk 相談 (そうだん) - Consultation or discussion 談判 (だんぱん) - Negotiation or bargaining 談義 (だんぎ) - Discussion or debate 言談 (げんだん) - Speech or talk
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能力 (のうりょく) - Ability 可能 (かのう) - Possible 能楽 (のうがく) - Noh theater 能面 (のうめん) - Noh mask 才能 (さいのう) - Talent
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位置 (いち) - Position or location 位する (いする) - To rank or to be ranked 地位 (ちい) - Social status or position in society 位階 (いかい) - Rank or status 位列 (いれつ) - Rank or hierarchical order
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置く (おく) - To place or to put 置き場 (おきば) - Place (for putting things) 置換 (ちかん) - Substitution or replacement 配置 (はいち) - Arrangement or layout 設置 (せっち) - Installation or setting up
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流れる (ながれる) - To flow 流れ (ながれ) - Flow or current 流行 (りゅうこう) - Trend or fashion 流出 (りゅうしゅつ) - Leakage or outflow 流す (ながす) - To pour or to let flow
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格好 (かっこう) - Appearance or form 格差 (かくさ) - Disparity or gap 格付け (かくづけ) - Ranking or grading 格式 (かくしき) - Formality or style 人格 (じんかく) - Character or personality
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疑う (うたがう) - To doubt or to suspect 疑問 (ぎもん) - Question or doubt 疑い (うたがい) - Doubt or suspicion 疑惑 (ぎわく) - Suspicion or doubt 疑似 (ぎじ) - Pseudo or false
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過ぎる (すぎる) - To pass or to exceed 過去 (かこ) - Past or history 過ち (あやまち) - Mistake or error 過剰 (かじょう) - Excessive or overabundance 通過 (つうか) - Pass through or transit
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局面 (きょくめん) - Situation or stage 局長 (きょくちょう) - Director or chief 局所 (きょくしょ) - Local area or specific place 郵便局 (ゆうびんきょく) - Post office 放送局 (ほうそうきょく) - Broadcasting station
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放す (はなす) - To release or to set free 放送 (ほうそう) - Broadcasting or radio/TV program 放置 (ほうち) - Neglect or leaving something as it is 放課後 (ほうかご) - After school 放射線 (ほうしゃせん) - Radiation
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常に (つねに) - Always or constantly 常識 (じょうしき) - Common sense or general knowledge 常用 (じょうよう) - Daily use or common use 常客 (じょうきゃく) - Regular customer or frequent visitor 常務 (じょうむ) - Executive director or management
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状態 (じょうたい) - State or condition 状況 (じょうきょう) - Situation or circumstances 症状 (しょうじょう) - Symptoms 文状 (ぶんじょう) - Written condition or letter format 現状 (げんじょう) - Current situation or present condition
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球 (たま) - Ball 球場 (きゅうじょう) - Ballpark or stadium 地球 (ちきゅう) - Earth 球技 (きゅうぎ) - Ball game or ball sports 球根 (きゅうこん) - Bulb
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職業 (しょくぎょう) - Occupation or profession 職場 (しょくば) - Workplace or office 職員 (しょくいん) - Staff or employee 職歴 (しょくれき) - Work history or employment record 職務 (しょくむ) - Duties or job responsibilities
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与える (あたえる) - To give or to provide 与党 (よとう) - Ruling party or government party 寄与 (きよ) - Contribution or benefit 共与 (ともよ) - Share (rare) 与 (よ) - Bestow (rare)
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供える (そなえる) - To offer or to dedicate 供給 (きょうきゅう) - Supply or provision 供述 (きょうじゅつ) - Testimony or statement 供養 (くよう) - Buddhist memorial service or offering for the dead 供犯 (ぐはん) - Accomplice or co-offender (rare)
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役に立つ (やくにたつ) - To be useful or to help 役割 (やくわり) - Role or duty 役所 (やくしょ) - Government office or public office 役者 (やくしゃ) - Actor or performer 役目 (やくめ) - Duty or responsibility
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構える (かまえる) - To set up or to prepare 構造 (こうぞう) - Structure or construction 構築 (こうちく) - Construction or building (a system) 構想 (こうそう) - Concept or plan 構う (かまう) - To mind or to be concerned about
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割る (わる) - To divide or to break 割引 (わりびき) - Discount 割合 (わりあい) - Ratio or proportion 割れる (われる) - To break or to crack 割当 (わりあて) - Allocation or assignment
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身近 (みぢか) - Close or familiar 身体 (しんたい) - Body or physical condition 身分 (みぶん) - Social status or one’s position 身の回り (みのまわり) - Around oneself or personal belongings 身長 (しんちょう) - Height (of a person)
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費用 (ひよう) - Cost or expense 費やす (ついやす) - To spend or to waste 消費 (しょうひ) - Consumption or expenditure 費率 (ひりつ) - Rate of cost or expense ratio 無駄遣い (むだづかい) - Wasteful spending
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付ける (つける) - To attach or to add 付属 (ふぞく) - Attached or affiliated 付近 (ふきん) - Vicinity or nearby area 付加 (ふか) - Addition or supplement 付け加える (つけくわえる) - To add or to append
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理由 (りゆう) - Reason or cause 由来 (ゆらい) - Origin or source 由緒 (ゆいしょ) - Historical background or historical significance 由 (よし) - Cause or reason (rare, often part of compounds) 自由 (じゆう) - Freedom or liberty
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説明 (せつめい) - Explanation or description 説得 (せっとく) - Persuasion or convincing 説話 (せつわ) - Tale or story 仮説 (かせつ) - Hypothesis or assumption 説教 (せっきょう) - Sermon or preaching
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難しい (むずかしい) - Difficult or hard 困難 (こんなん) - Difficulty or hardship 難易度 (なんいど) - Difficulty level 難しい (かたくるしい) - Difficult or troublesome (formal) 難点 (なんてん) - Weakness or drawback
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優しい (やさしい) - Kind or gentle 優れる (すぐれる) - To excel or to be superior 優勝 (ゆうしょう) - Victory or championship 優れた (すぐれた) - Excellent or outstanding 優先 (ゆうせん) - Priority or preference
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夫 (おっと) - Husband 夫婦 (ふうふ) - Married couple or husband and wife 夫人 (ふじん) - Mrs. or wife of a high-ranking official 夫 (ふ) - Husband (rare reading, usually in compounds) 夫婦喧嘩 (ふうふげんか) - Marital quarrel
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収入 (しゅうにゅう) - Income or revenue 収集 (しゅうしゅう) - Collection or gathering 収める (おさめる) - To obtain or to store 収穫 (しゅうかく) - Harvest or crop yield 収束 (しゅうそく) - Convergence or settling
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断る (ことわる) - To refuse or to decline 断念 (だんねん) - Abandonment or giving up 断定 (だんてい) - Conclusion or determination 断り (ことわり) - Refusal or declination 断裂 (だんれつ) - Rupture or breakage
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石 (いし) - Stone or rock 石油 (せきゆ) - Petroleum or oil 石鹸 (せっけん) - Soap 石碑 (いしぶみ) - Monument or stone tablet 石像 (せきぞう) - Statue or stone sculpture
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違う (ちがう) - To differ or to be wrong 違い (ちがい) - Difference or discrepancy 違反 (いはん) - Violation or breach 違和感 (いわかん) - Discomfort or strangeness 違約 (いやく) - Breach of contract
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消す (けす) - To erase or to turn off 消える (きえる) - To disappear or to go out 消費 (しょうひ) - Consumption or expenditure 消化 (しょうか) - Digestion or absorption 消毒 (しょうどく) - Disinfection or sterilization
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神 (かみ) - God or deity 神社 (じんじゃ) - Shrine 神様 (かみさま) - God or deity (more respectful or formal) 神話 (しんわ) - Myth or mythology 神経 (しんけい) - Nerve or sensitivity
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番号 (ばんごう) - Number or phone number 番組 (ばんぐみ) - Program or broadcast 番人 (ばんにん) - Guard or watchman 順番 (じゅんばん) - Order or sequence 番犬 (ばんけん) - Watchdog or guard dog
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規則 (きそく) - Rule or regulation 規模 (きぼ) - Scale or scope 規定 (きてい) - Regulation or stipulation 規格 (きかく) - Standard or specification 規準 (きじゅん) - Criterion or standard
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技術 (ぎじゅつ) - Technology or skill 術 (すべ) - Method or art (in compounds) 手術 (しゅじゅつ) - Surgery 術語 (じゅつご) - Technical term or terminology 魔術 (まじゅつ) - Magic or sorcery
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備える (そなえる) - To prepare or to equip 備品 (びひん) - Equipment or furnishings 備考 (びこう) - Remarks or notes 備蓄 (びちく) - Stockpiling or reserve 準備 (じゅんび) - Preparation
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自宅 (じたく) - One’s own home or home residence 宅配 (たくはい) - Home delivery or parcel delivery 宅急便 (たっきゅうびん) - Express delivery or courier service 宅地 (たくち) - Residential land or housing land 宅建 (たっけん) - Real estate transaction (short for 宅地建物取引士)
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害する (がいする) - To harm or to damage 害 (がい) - Harm or damage (rarely used alone) 害悪 (がいあく) - Evil or harmful influence 公害 (こうがい) - Pollution or environmental damage 害虫 (がいちゅう) - Pest or harmful insect
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配る (くばる) - To distribute or to hand out 配慮 (はいりょ) - Consideration or care 配達 (はいたつ) - Delivery or distribution 配偶者 (はいぐうしゃ) - Spouse or partner 配信 (はいしん) - Distribution or broadcasting (e.g., online content)
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警察 (けいさつ) - Police or police station 警告 (けいこく) - Warning or caution 警備 (けいび) - Security or guarding 警戒 (けいかい) - Vigilance or alertness 警察官 (けいさつかん) - Police officer
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育てる (そだてる) - To raise or to bring up 育つ (そだつ) - To grow or to be raised 教育 (きょういく) - Education or teaching 育児 (いくじ) - Childcare or parenting 育成 (いくせい) - Nurturing or development
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席 (せき) - Seat or place 席を外す (せきをはずす) - To step away from one's seat or to be away temporarily 席替え (せきがえ) - Changing seats or seat rearrangement 席巻 (せっけん) - Sweep across or invade (figurative use) 会席 (かいせき) - Formal dinner or banquet
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訪れる (おとずれる) - To visit or to come to 訪問 (ほうもん) - Visit or call on 訪ねる (たずねる) - To inquire or to visit (someone) 訪問者 (ほうもんしゃ) - Visitor or guest 訪問先 (ほうもんさき) - Destination of a visit
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乗る (のる) - To ride or to get on 乗り物 (のりもの) - Vehicle or ride 乗車 (じょうしゃ) - Boarding (a train or bus) 乗換え (のりかえ) - Transfer (from one train or bus to another) 乗務員 (じょうむいん) - Crew member or staff (on a vehicle)
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残る (のこる) - To remain or to be left 残す (のこす) - To leave behind or to preserve 残念 (ざんねん) - Regret or disappointment 残業 (ざんぎょう) - Overtime work or working extra hours 残り (のこり) - Remaining or leftover
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想像 (そうぞう) - Imagination or to imagine 希望 (きぼう) - Hope or wish 思想 (しそう) - Thought or philosophy 感想 (かんそう) - Impression or thoughts 想定 (そうてい) - Assumption or presumption
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声 (こえ) - Voice or sound 声優 (せいゆう) - Voice actor or voice actress 声楽 (せいがく) - Vocal music or singing 声援 (せいえん) - Cheering or support 声をかける (こえをかける) - To speak to or to call out to
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助ける (たすける) - To help or to assist 助かる (たすかる) - To be saved or to be rescued 助言 (じょげん) - Advice or suggestion 助成金 (じょせいきん) - Subsidy or grant 助手 (じょしゅ) - Assistant or helper
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労働 (ろうどう) - Labor or work 労力 (ろうりょく) - Effort or labor 労働者 (ろうどうしゃ) - Worker or laborer 労働組合 (ろうどうくみあい) - Labor union 労わる (ねぎらう) - To show appreciation or to care for
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例 (れい) - Example or case 例える (たとえる) - To compare or to illustrate 例外 (れいがい) - Exception or anomaly 実例 (じつれい) - Practical example or real example 例年 (れいねん) - Average year or usual year
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自然 (しぜん) - Nature or natural 当然 (とうぜん) - Natural or obvious 大然 (おおぜん) - Great nature or big natural phenomena (rare) 火山 (かざん) - Volcano (when used in compounds, though 火 is the primary kanji, 然 contributes to the sense of natural occurrence) 不自然 (ふしぜん) - Unnatural or artificial
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限る (かぎる) - To limit or to restrict 限界 (げんかい) - Limit or boundary 限定 (げんてい) - Limitation or limited edition 期限 (きげん) - Deadline or term 最限 (さいげん) - Maximum or limit
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追う (おう) - To chase or to pursue 追いかける (おいかける) - To chase after or to run after 追伸 (ついしん) - P.S. (postscript) 追い込む (おいこむ) - To corner or to drive into 追求 (ついきゅう) - Pursuit or quest
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商売 (しょうばい) - Business or trade 商業 (しょうぎょう) - Commerce or commercial business 商社 (しょうしゃ) - Trading company 商人 (しょうにん) - Merchant or trader 商店 (しょうてん) - Shop or store
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葉 (は) - Leaf or blade 葉っぱ (はっぱ) - Leaf (colloquial) 葉書 (はがき) - Postcard 葉緑素 (ようりょくそ) - Chlorophyll 紅葉 (こうよう) - Autumn leaves or red leaves
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伝える (つたえる) - To convey or to tell 伝説 (でんせつ) - Legend or myth 伝染 (でんせん) - Infection or contagion 伝統 (でんとう) - Tradition or cultural heritage 伝記 (でんき) - Biography
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働く (はたらく) - To work or to labor 働き者 (はたらきもの) - Hard worker or diligent person 働きかける (はたらきかける) - To influence or to appeal to 労働 (ろうどう) - Labor or work 働き手 (はたらきて) - Worker or laborer
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形 (かたち) - Shape or form 形容詞 (けいようし) - Adjective 形状 (けいじょう) - Form or shape 人形 (にんぎょう) - Doll or puppet 形作る (かたちづくる) - To shape or to form
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景色 (けしき) - Scenery or view 景観 (けいかん) - Landscape or scenery 風景 (ふうけい) - Scenery or landscape 景気 (けいき) - Economic conditions or business climate 景品 (けいひん) - Prize or giveaway
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落ちる (おちる) - To fall or to drop 落とす (おとす) - To drop or to lose 落語 (らくご) - Traditional Japanese storytelling or rakugo 落ち着く (おちつく) - To calm down or to settle down 落選 (らくせん) - Failure to be elected or losing a selection
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好き (すき) - Like or love 好む (このむ) - To prefer or to like 好意 (こうい) - Goodwill or favor 好調 (こうちょう) - Favorable condition or good progress 好感 (こうかん) - Good impression or positive feeling
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退く (しりぞく) - To retreat or to step down 退院 (たいいん) - Discharge from the hospital 退職 (たいしょく) - Retirement or resignation 退屈 (たいくつ) - Boredom or tedious 退ける (しりぞける) - To repel or to refuse
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頭 (あたま) - Head or brain 頭痛 (ずつう) - Headache 頭脳 (ずのう) - Brain or intelligence 頭文字 (かしらもじ) - Initial letter or first letter 頭分 (あたまわり) - Head size or head measurement
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負ける (まける) - To lose or to be defeated 負う (おう) - To bear or to take on 負担 (ふたん) - Burden or responsibility 負け (まけ) - Defeat or loss 勝負 (しょうぶ) - Match or competition
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渡る (わたる) - To cross or to traverse 渡す (わたす) - To hand over or to pass 渡辺 (わたなべ) - Watanabe (a common Japanese surname) 渡航 (とこう) - Voyage or travel abroad 渡世 (とせい) - Living or life
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失う (うしなう) - To lose or to forfeit 失敗 (しっぱい) - Failure or mistake 失望 (しつぼう) - Disappointment 失礼 (しつれい) - Rudeness or excuse me 失踪 (しっそう) - Disappearance or missing person
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差 (さ) - Difference or gap 差し入れ (さしいれ) - Support or provisions 差額 (さがく) - Difference in amount or discrepancy 差別 (さべつ) - Discrimination or differentiation 差す (さす) - To hold up or to shine
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末 (すえ) - End or tip 月末 (つきすえ) - End of the month 末期 (まっき) - Terminal stage or end period 末っ子 (すえっこ) - Youngest child or baby of the family 末裔 (まつえい) - Descendant or progeny
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守る (まもる) - To protect or to guard 守備 (しゅび) - Defense (in sports or military context) 守護 (しゅご) - Guardian or protection 守るべき (まもるべき) - Should be protected 守銭奴 (しゅせんど) - Penny-pincher or miser
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若い (わかい) - Young 若者 (わかもの) - Young person or youth 若干 (じゃっかん) - A few or slightly 若返る (わかがえる) - To rejuvenate or to become young again 若葉 (わかば) - Young leaves or new leaves
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種 (たね) - Seed or kind 種類 (しゅるい) - Type or category 種族 (しゅぞく) - Race or ethnic group 種植え (たねうえ) - Seed planting 種明かし (たねあかし) - Revealing a secret or disclosure
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美しい (うつくしい) - Beautiful 美術 (びじゅつ) - Art or fine arts 美味しい (おいしい) - Delicious or tasty 美化 (びか) - Beautification or improvement 美人 (びじん) - Beautiful person or beauty
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命 (いのち) - Life or life force 命令 (めいれい) - Order or command 命運 (めいうん) - Fate or destiny 命日 (めいにち) - Death anniversary 命じる (めいじる) - To order or to command
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福 (ふく) - Happiness or fortune 福祉 (ふくし) - Welfare or social services 幸福 (こうふく) - Happiness or bliss 福袋 (ふくぶくろ) - Lucky bag (a New Year’s tradition in Japan) 福音 (ふくいん) - Gospel or good news
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望む (のぞむ) - To hope for or to wish for 希望 (きぼう) - Hope or wish 展望 (てんぼう) - Outlook or prospect 望遠鏡 (ぼうえんきょう) - Telescope 失望 (しつぼう) - Disappointment
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非 (ひ) - Non- or un- 非合法 (ひごうほう) - Illegal or unlawful 非難 (ひなん) - Criticism or blame 非常 (ひじょう) - Emergency or extraordinary 非対称 (ひたいしょう) - Asymmetry
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観る (みる) - To see or to watch 観光 (かんこう) - Sightseeing or tourism 観察 (かんさつ) - Observation 観念 (かんねん) - Concept or notion 観戦 (かんせん) - Watching a game or spectating
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察する (さっする) - To guess or to sense 察知 (さっち) - Detection or perception 警察 (けいさつ) - Police 推察 (すいさつ) - Inference or supposition 察覚 (さっかく) - Perception or sensitivity
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段階 (だんかい) - Stage or level 階段 (かいだん) - Stairs or steps 段落 (だんらく) - Paragraph or section 段ボール (だんボール) - Cardboard or cardboard box 段取り (だんどり) - Preparation or arrangements
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横 (よこ) - Side or horizontal 横断 (おうだん) - Crossing (e.g., crosswalk) 横転 (おうてん) - Overturning or capsize 横書き (よこがき) - Horizontal writing 横領 (おうりょう) - Embezzlement
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深い (ふかい) - deep 深夜 (しんや) - late at night 深刻 (しんこく) - serious; grave 深化 (しんか) - deepening; intensification 深める (ふかめる) - to deepen
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申す (もうす) - to say; to speak 申し込み (もうしこみ) - application; registration 申し訳 (もうしわけ) - apology; excuse 申し出る (もうしでる) - to propose; to suggest 申し込む (もうしこむ) - to apply for
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様子 (ようす) - state; appearance 人様 (ひとさま) - other people; someone else 方様 (かたさま) - honorable person; esteemed person 形様 (かたちさま) - appearance; form 神様 (かみさま) - god; deity
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財布 (さいふ) - wallet 財産 (ざいさん) - property; assets 財政 (ざいせい) - finance; financial affairs 財団 (ざいだん) - foundation; endowment 財力 (ざいりょく) - financial resources
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港 (みなと) - harbor; port 港町 (みなとまち) - port town; harbor town 港湾 (こうわん) - harbor; port 空港 (くうこう) - airport 港区 (みなとく) - Minato Ward
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識字 (しきじ) - literacy; ability to read and write 識者 (しきしゃ) - expert; scholar 識別 (しきべつ) - discrimination; differentiation 識趣 (しきしゅ) - discernment; insight 自己識別 (じこしきべつ) - self-recognition
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呼ぶ (よぶ) - to call; to summon 呼吸 (こきゅう) - breath; respiration 呼びかける (よびかける) - to call out to; to appeal 呼称 (こしょう) - calling; naming 呼び出す (よびだす) - to call; to summon
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友達 (ともだち) - friend 仲間達 (なかまたち) - friends; companions 子供達 (こどもたち) - children 上達 (じょうたつ) - improvement; progress (in skills) 成長達成 (せいちょうたっせい) - achievement of growth
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良い (よい) - good; excellent 良心 (りょうしん) - conscience 良好 (りょうこう) - good; favorable 良識 (りょうしき) - good sense; good judgment 良い子 (いいこ) - good child
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大阪 (おおさか) - Osaka (a city in Japan) 阪神 (はんしん) - Hanshin (referring to the Hanshin region in Japan) 阪急 (はんきゅう) - Hankyu (a private railway company in Kansai, Japan) 阪口 (はんぐち) - Hanguk (the Korean word for South Korea)
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天候 (てんこう) - weather; atmospheric conditions 状況候補 (じょうきょうこうほ) - candidate situation; alternative condition 時候 (じこう) - season; time of year 候補者 (こうほしゃ) - candidate; applicant 異常候補 (いじょうこうほ)
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程度 (ていど) - degree; extent 限度 (げんど) - limit; bounds 適度 (てきど) - moderation; appropriate amount 程 (ほど) - degree; extent
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満足 (まんぞく) - satisfaction 満員 (まんいん) - full capacity 満点 (まんてん) - full marks; perfect score 満月 (まんげつ) - full moon 満ちる (みちる) - to be full (e.g., of the moon)
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敗北 (はいぼく) - defeat; loss 敗戦 (はいせん) - defeat in battle; losing a war 敗者 (はいしゃ) - loser; defeated person 敗退 (はいたい) - withdrawal; retreat after defeat 敗れる (やぶれる) - to be defeated; to fail
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値段 (ねだん) - price; cost 価値 (かち) - value; worth 値する (あたいする) - to deserve; to be worth 価値観 (かちかん) - values; sense of values 値 (あたい) - value; price
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突然 (とつぜん) - suddenly; abruptly 突き当たり (つきあたり) - end; dead end 突破 (とっぱ) - breakthrough; penetration 突出 (とっしゅつ) - prominence; protrusion 突き抜ける (つきぬける) - to break through; to pierce
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光 (ひかり) - light 光景 (こうけい) - scene; spectacle 光線 (こうせん) - beam of light; rays 光る (ひかる) - to shine; to glitter 光芒 (こうぼう) - rays of light
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道路 (どうろ) - road; highway 路地 (ろじ) - alley; lane 街路 (がいろ) - street; roadway 進路 (しんろ) - course; route 路上 (ろじょう) - on the road; street
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科学 (かがく) - science 学科 (がっか) - subject; curriculum 研究科 (けんきゅうか) - graduate school; research department 医科 (いか) - medical science 科目 (かもく) - subject; course
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積む (つむ) - to pile up; to stack 積極的 (せっきょくてき) - positive; proactive 積雪 (せきせつ) - accumulated snow 積み重ねる (つみかさねる) - to pile up; to accumulate 積水 (せきすい) - accumulation of water
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他 (ほか) - other; another 他人 (たにん) - other people; others 他言語 (たごんご) - foreign language 他動詞 (たどうし) - transitive verb 他社 (たしゃ) - other companies
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処理 (しょり) - processing; treatment 処分 (しょぶん) - disposal; disposition 処罰 (しょばつ) - punishment; penalty 処女 (しょじょ) - virgin; maiden 何処 (どこ) - where
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太陽 (たいよう) - sun 太もも (ふともも) - thigh 太い (ふとい) - thick; fat 太鼓 (たいこ) - drum 太平洋 (たいへいよう) - Pacific Ocean
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客 (きゃく) - guest; customer 顧客 (こきゃく) - client; customer 客観的 (きゃっかんてき) - objective 客室 (きゃくしつ) - guest room; cabin 旅客 (りょかく) - passenger
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否定 (ひてい) - denial; negation 否認 (ひにん) - denial; rejection 否決 (ひけつ) - rejection; veto 否定的 (ひていてき) - negative; denying 否応なく (いやおうなく) - unwillingly
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先生 (せんせい) - teacher 教師 (きょうし) - teacher; instructor 師匠 (ししょう) - master; mentor (in a craft or art) 指導者 (しどうしゃ) - leader; guide 軍師 (ぐんし) - military strategist
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登る (のぼる) - to climb; to ascend 登山 (とざん) - mountain climbing 登録 (とうろく) - registration; enrollment 上登る (あがる) - to go up; to rise
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易しい (やさしい) - easy; simple
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速い (はやい) - fast; quick 高速 (こうそく) - high speed 速度 (そくど) - speed; velocity 速報 (そくほう) - news flash; bulletin
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存在 (そんざい) - existence 存続 (ぞんぞく) - continuation; persistence 存分 (ぞんぶん) - to one's heart's content; to the fullest extent
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飛ぶ (とぶ) - to fly 飛行機 (ひこうき) - airplane 飛躍 (ひやく) - leap; jump 飛ばす (とばす) - to fly; to skip (e.g., skipping pages) 飛び込む (とびこむ) - to jump in; to plunge
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殺人 (さつじん) - murder; homicide 自殺 (じさつ) - suicide 殺害 (さつがい) - killing; murder 殺到する (さっとうする) - to rush in; to flock in 殺す (ころす) - to kill
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号 (ごう) - number; issue 号外 (ごうがい) - extra edition; special issue 号室 (ごうしつ) - room number 号車 (ごうしゃ) - train car number 号外配達 (ごうがいはいたつ) - delivery of special edition
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単語 (たんご) - word; vocabulary 単位 (たんい) - unit; credit (in academic context) 単独 (たんどく) - alone; independent 単純 (たんじゅん) - simple; uncomplicated 単価 (たんか) - unit price
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座る (すわる) - to sit; to sit down 座席 (ざせき) - seat; seating 座談会 (ざだんかい) - round-table discussion; symposium 座右の銘 (ざゆうのめい) - motto; maxim 座長 (ざちょう) - chairman; presiding officer
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破壊 (はかい) - destruction 破局 (はきょく) - breakup; collapse 破産 (はさん) - bankruptcy 破片 (はへん) - fragment; splinter 破る (やぶる) - to break; to tear
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除外 (じょがい) - exclusion; exception 除名 (じょめい) - expulsion; disqualification 除去 (じょきょ) - removal; elimination 除草剤 (じょそうざい) - herbicide; weed killer 除く (のぞく) - to remove; to exclude
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完成 (かんせい) - completion; accomplishment 完了 (かんりょう) - completion; conclusion 完全 (かんぜん) - complete; perfect 完璧 (かんぺき) - perfection; flawless 完売 (かんばい) - sold out
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降る (ふる) - to fall (rain, snow) 降格 (こうかく) - demotion; degradation 降参 (こうさん) - surrender; submission 降水量 (こうすいりょう) - amount of precipitation 降下 (こうか) - descent; drop
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責任 (せきにん) - responsibility 責任者 (せきにんしゃ) - person in charge; responsible person 責任感 (せきにんかん) - sense of responsibility 責任制限 (せきにんせいげん) - limitation of liability 責める (せめる) - to blame; to criticize
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捕まえる (つかまえる) - to catch; to capture 捕獲 (ほかく) - capture; capture (of animals) 捕鯨 (ほげい) - whaling 捕捉 (ほそく) - capture; capture (e.g., of an image) 捕虜 (ほりょ) - prisoner of war
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危険 (きけん) - danger; risk 危機 (きき) - crisis 危うい (あやうい) - dangerous; critical 危ない (あぶない) - dangerous; risky 危篤 (きとく) - critical condition
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給料 (きゅうりょう) - salary; wages 給食 (きゅうしょく) - school lunch; provided meal 供給 (きょうきゅう) - supply; provision 支給 (しきゅう) - provision; supply 給う (たまう) - to grant; to bestow
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苦手 (にがて) - not good at; weak in 苦労 (くろう) - hardship; trouble 苦痛 (くつう) - pain; agony 苦情 (くじょう) - complaint; grievance 苦しい (くるしい) - painful; difficult
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迎える (むかえる) - to welcome; to meet 迎合 (げいごう) - to adapt oneself to; to cater to 歓迎 (かんげい) - welcome; reception 迎撃 (げいげき) - interception; counterattack 迎え (むかえ) - meeting; reception
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幼稚園 (ようちえん) - kindergarten 公園 (こうえん) - park 園芸 (えんげい) - gardening; horticulture 動物園 (どうぶつえん) - zoo 園児 (えんじ) - preschooler; kindergarten child
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具体的 (ぐたいてき) - concrete; specific 道具 (どうぐ) - tool; instrument 調理具 (ちょうりぐ) - cooking utensils 具合 (ぐあい) - condition; state 具 (ぐ) - ingredients
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辞書 (じしょ) - dictionary 辞める (やめる) - to quit, to resign 辞典 (やみたて) - dictionary (older or less common kunyomi reading) 辞世 (じせい) - dying words, last words 辞典 (ことばみ) - dictionary (another kunyomi reading, less common)
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原因 (げんいん) - cause, reason 結果因 (けっかいん) - causal factor, determinant 因果 (いんが) - cause and effect 因る (よる) - to depend on, to be caused by 因む (ちなむ) - to relate to, to concern
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馬鹿 (ばか) - fool, idiot 馬力 (ばりき) - horsepower 馬鹿力 (ばかじから) - superhuman strength (literally "foolish strength") 馬 (うま) - horse 馬具 (ばぐ) - horse tack, horse gear
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愛情 (あいじょう) - love, affection 愛国心 (あいこくしん) - patriotism, love of one's country 愛読書 (あいどくしょ) - favorite book, beloved book 愛する (あいする) - to love 愛称 (あいしょう) - affectionate nickname
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富豪 (ふごう) - wealthy person, millionaire 富士山 (ふじさん) - Mount Fuji 富む (とむ) - to be rich, to be wealthy
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彼方 (ひかた) - yonder, distant place 彼 (かれ) - he, him (pronoun) 彼女 (かのじょ) - she, her (pronoun); girlfriend
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未来 (みらい) - future 未 (み) - not yet, un- 未だ (いまだ) - still, yet
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舞台 (ぶたい) - stage (theater) 舞踏 (ぶとう) - dance (as an art form) 舞踊 (ぶよう) - dance (in general) 舞う (まう) - to dance (as in the wind, snow, etc.) 舞 (ま) - dance
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亡命 (ぼうめい) - defection, exile 亡国 (ぼうこく) - ruined country, fallen nation 亡くなる (なくなる) - to pass away, to die
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冷静 (れいせい) - calm, cool-headed 冷凍 (れいとう) - freezing, refrigeration 冷たい (つめたい) - cold (to the touch, temperature) 冷やす (ひやす) - to cool (something down), to chill
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適応 (てきおう) - adaptation, adjustment 適切 (てきせつ) - appropriate, suitable 適する (てきする) - to be suitable, to be appropriate
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婦人 (ふじん) - woman, lady 主婦 (しゅふ) - housewife, homemaker 婦人科 (ふじんか) - gynecology
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寄付 (きふ) - donation 寄宿舎 (きしゅくしゃ) - dormitory, hostel 寄る (よる) - to approach, to gather
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込所 (こみどころ) - focal point, main feature 込む (こむ) - to be crowded, to be packed
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顔色 (がんしょく) - complexion, expression 顔 (かお) - face, expression
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類似 (るいじ) - similarity, resemblance 種類 (しゅるい) - kind, type, category 類 (たぐい) - kind, sort
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余裕 (よゆう) - surplus, margin, leeway 余計 (よけい) - unnecessary, extra 余る (あまる) - to be left over, to remain
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王国 (おうこく) - kingdom 王子 (おうじ) - prince 王 (おう) - king
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返事 (へんじ) - reply, answer 返却 (へんきゃく) - return, restoration
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妻子 (さいし) - wife and children 妻 (つま) - wife
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背中 (せなか) - back (of the body) 背景 (はいけい) - background, backdrop 背 (せ) - height
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熱心 (ねっしん) - enthusiasm, zeal 熱帯 (ねったい) - tropical 熱い (あつい) - hot (temperature) 熱 (ねつ) - fever
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旅宿 (りょしゅく) - lodging, inn 宿命 (しゅくめい) - fate, destiny 宿 (やど) - inn, lodging
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薬品 (やくひん) - medicine, pharmaceuticals 薬局 (やっきょく) - pharmacy, drugstore 薬 (くすり) - medicine, drug
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険しい (けわしい, kewashii) - steep, rugged 険路 (けんろ) - rugged path, difficult road 険悪 (けんあく) - critical, tense
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依頼 (いらい) - request, commission 信頼 (しんらい) - trust, reliance 頼る (たよる) - to rely on, to depend on 頼み (たのみ) - request, favor
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覚悟 (かくご) - resolution, readiness 覚醒 (かくせい) - awakening, arousal 覚える (おぼえる) - to memorize, to remember 覚める (さめる) - to wake up (from sleep), to become awake
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船舶 (せんぱく) - ship, vessel 船長 (せんちょう) - ship captain 船 (ふね) - boat, ship
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途中 (とちゅう) - on the way, en route 途絶える (とだえる) - to come to a stop, to cease 途 (みち) - way, road
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許可 (きょか) - permission, approval 許容 (きょよう) - tolerance, acceptance 許す (ゆるす) - to forgive, to permit
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抜群 (ばつぐん) - outstanding, excellent 抜粋 (ばっすい) - excerpt, extract 抜く (ぬく) - to pull out, to extract
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便利 (べんり) - convenient, handy 航空便 (こうくうびん) - air mail, flight 便 (たより) - news, letter
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留守 (るす) - absence, being away 留学 (りゅうがく) - studying abroad 留める (とめる) - to stop, to detain
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罪人 (ざいにん) - sinner, criminal 罪悪感 (ざいあくかん) - guilt, sense of sin 罪 (つみ) - sin, crime
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努力 (どりょく) - effort, endeavor 努力家 (どりょくか) - hard worker 努める (つとめる) - to endeavor, to strive
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精神 (せいしん) - spirit, mind 精密 (せいみつ) - precise, detailed 精 (しょう) - essence, spirit
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散歩 (さんぽ) - walk, stroll 散布 (さんぷ) - scattering, dissemination 散る (ちる) - to scatter, to fall (leaves, petals)
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静止 (せいし) - stillness, halt 静電気 (せいでんき) - static electricity 静か (しずか) - quiet, peaceful
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結婚 (けっこん) - marriage 婚約 (こんやく) - engagement 婚姻 (こんいん) - marriage
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喜ぶ(よろこぶ)- to be delighted, to be pleased 喜び(よろこび)- joy, delight 喜劇(きげき)- comedy 喜捨(きしゃ)- charity, almsgiving 大喜び(おおよろこび)- great joy, great delight
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浮く(うく)- to float, to become buoyant 浮かぶ(うかぶ)- to float, to come to mind 浮気(うわき)- infidelity, unfaithfulness 浮上(ふじょう)- surfacing, rising to the surface 浮力(ふりょく)- buoyancy
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絶対(ぜったい)- absolute, definitely 絶滅(ぜつめつ)- extinction, extermination 絶望(ぜつぼう)- despair, hopelessness 絶えず(たえず)- constantly, continually 絶える(たえる)- to die out, to cease
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幸福(こうふく)- happiness, bliss 幸運(こううん)- good luck, fortune 幸せ(しあわせ)- happiness, good fortune 幸い(さいわい)- fortunately, happiness 幸(さち)- happiness, good luck (often used in names)
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押す(おす)- to push, to press 押さえる(おさえる)- to hold down, to restrain 押し入れ(おしいれ)- closet (especially a Japanese-style closet) 押収(おうしゅう)- seizure, confiscation 押印(おういん)- affixing a seal, stamping
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倒れる(たおれる)- to fall, to collapse 倒す(たおす)- to knock down, to overthrow 圧倒(あっとう)- overwhelm, overpower 面倒(めんどう)- trouble, care, difficulty 撃倒(げきとう)- knockdown (in sports, especially in boxing)
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等しい(ひとしい)- equal, equivalent 等級(とうきゅう)- grade, class, rank 平等(びょうどう)- equality, impartiality 均等(きんとう)- uniformity, equality 上等(じょうとう)- high class, superior
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老人(ろうじん)- elderly person, senior citizen 老化(ろうか)- aging, senescence 老後(ろうご)- old age, retirement years 老いる(おいる)- to grow old, to age 老舗(しにせ)- long-established (business or shop)
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曲がる(まがる)- to bend, to turn 曲線(きょくせん)- curve 曲(きょく)- music piece, song 曲げる(まげる)- to bend, to twist 楽曲(がっきょく)- musical composition
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払う(はらう)- to pay, to brush off 払拭(ふっしょく)- wiping out, sweeping away (e.g., doubts) 払い戻し(はらいもどし)- refund, reimbursement 払込(はらいこみ)- payment (e.g., of a bill) 払拭(ふっしょく)- sweeping away (e.g., of doubts)
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庭(にわ)- garden, yard 庭園(ていえん)- garden, park (formal) 庭作り(にわづくり)- gardening, garden making 庭付き(にわつき)- with a garden (e.g., in a house description) 庭師(にわし)- gardener
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徒然(つれづれ)- idle, tedious (often used in the phrase 徒然草, Tsurezuregusa) 徒然草(つれづれぐさ)- Tsurezuregusa, a famous Japanese literary work 徒弟(とてい)- apprentice 徒労(とろう)- fruitless effort, futility 歩徒(ほと)- pedestrian (although this usage is rare)
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勤務(きんむ)- work, duty 勤勉(きんべん)- diligence, industriousness 勤める(つとめる)- to work for, to serve (a company or organization) 勤め先(つとめさき)- place of work 勤労(きんろう)- labor, work (often used in contexts referring to work or labor policies)
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遅れる(おくれる)- to be late, to delay 遅刻(ちこく)- lateness, being late 遅い(おそい)- slow, late 遅延(ちえん)- delay, postponement 遅速(ちそく)- slow speed (though this is less commonly used)
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居る(いる)- to be (used for animate objects) 居場所(いばしょ)- place (where one is, location) 居住(きょじゅう)- residence, dwelling 居間(いま)- living room 居候(いそうろう)- freeloader, person who stays without paying
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雑誌(ざっし)- magazine 雑音(ざつおん)- noise, static 雑貨(ざっか)- miscellaneous goods, sundries 雑踏(ざっとう)- crowded place, throng 雑食(ざっしょく)- omnivorous, mixed diet
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招待(しょうたい)- invitation 招く(まねく)- to invite, to call for 招集(しょうしゅう)- calling together (a meeting, assembly) 招致(しょうち)- invitation (for a competition, event, etc.) 招かれる(まねかれる)- to be invited
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困る(こまる)- to be troubled 困難(こんなん)- difficulty, hardship 困惑(こんわく)- perplexity, confusion 困りごと(こまりごと)- problem, trouble 困窮(こんきゅう)- poverty, destitution
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欠ける(かける)- to be missing 欠く(かく)- to lack, to be欠く 欠点(けってん)- flaw, defect 欠席(けっせき)- absence, non-attendance 欠如(けつじょ)- lack, deficiency
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更に(さらに)- furthermore, still more 変更(へんこう)- change, modification 更新(こうしん)- update, renewal 更生(こうせい)- rehabilitation, reform 更ける(ふける)- to advance (time), to get late
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刻む(きざむ)- to carve, to chop 刻印(こくいん)- engraving, imprint 刻々(こくこく)- moment by moment 刻板(こくばん)- engraving board, engraved plate 刻む(きざむ)- to engrave
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賛成(さんせい)- approval, agreement 賛美(さんび)- praise, admiration 賛助(さんじょ)- support, assistance 賛同(さんどう)- endorsement, agreement 賛歌(さんか)- anthem, hymn
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抱く(だく)- to embrace, to hug 抱える(かかえる)- to hold, to carry 抱負(ほうふ)- aspiration, ambition 抱く(いだく)- to hold (e.g., a grudge), to harbor 辛抱(しんぼう)- patience, endurance
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犯罪(はんざい)- crime 犯人(はんにん)- criminal 犯す(おかす)- to commit (a crime), to perpetrate 犯行(はんこう)- criminal act 侵犯(しんぱん)- violation, invasion
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恐れる(おそれる)- to fear, to be afraid of 恐怖(きょうふ)- fear, terror 恐ろしい(おそろしい)- terrifying, dreadful 恐喝(きょうかつ)- extortion, blackmail 恐竜(きょうりゅう)- dinosaur
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息(いき)- breath 息子(むすこ)- son 休息(きゅうそく)- rest, break ため息(ためいき)- sigh 利息(りそく)- interest (on a loan)
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遠い(とおい)- far, distant 遠く(とおく)- far away, distant place 遠足(えんそく)- excursion, trip 永遠(えいえん)- eternity, forever 遠隔(えんかく)- remote, distant
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戻る(もどる)- to return, to go back 戻す(もどす)- to put back, to return (something) 払い戻し(はらいもどし)- refund 引き戻す(ひきもどす)- to bring back, to restore 取り戻す(とりもどす)- to regain, to recover
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願う(ねがう)- to wish, to request 願い(ねがい)- wish, request 願書(がんしょ)- application form 願望(がんぼう)- desire, wish 祈願(きがん)- prayer, supplication
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絵(え)- picture, drawing 絵本(えほん)- picture book 絵画(かいが)- painting, artwork 絵文字(えもじ)- emoji, pictograph 絵具(えのぐ)- paint, painting materials
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越える(こえる)- to cross over, to exceed 越す(こす)- to go over (e.g., a mountain), to move (house) 引っ越し(ひっこし)- moving (house) 超越(ちょうえつ)- transcendence, going beyond 優越(ゆうえつ)- superiority, predominance
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欲しい(ほしい)- to want, to desire 欲する(ほっする)- to want, to desire 欲望(よくぼう)- desire, craving 食欲(しょくよく)- appetite 性欲(せいよく)- sexual desire
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痛い(いたい)- painful, sore 痛む(いたむ)- to hurt, to ache 痛み(いたみ)- pain, ache 痛覚(つうかく)- sense of pain 痛快(つうかい)- exhilarating, thrilling
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笑う(わらう)- to laugh, to smile 笑顔(えがお)- smiling face 笑い(わらい)- laughter, smile 笑い話(わらいばなし)- humorous story 笑劇(しょうげき)- comedy, humorous play
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互い(たがい)- each other, mutual 互換(ごかん)- interchangeability 互助(ごじょ)- mutual aid 互換性(ごかんせい)- compatibility 互助会(ごじょかい)- mutual aid society
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束ねる(たばねる)- to bundle, to tie up 束(たば)- bundle, bunch 束縛(そくばく)- constraint, restriction 束ね(つかね)- (used in specific contexts such as “束ねる” to refer to a tied bundle) 束状(そくじょう)- bundle-shaped
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似る(にる)- to resemble, to look like 似ている(にている)- to be similar, to resemble 似顔絵(にがおえ)- portrait, likeness 似合う(にあう)- to suit, to match 類似(るいじ)- similarity, resemblance
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列車(れっしゃ)- train 列(れつ)- row, line 列挙(れっきょ)- enumeration, listing 列島(れっとう)- archipelago, chain of islands 列席(れっせき)- attendance (at a meeting or event)
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探す(さがす)- to search for, to look for 探る(さぐる)- to search, to investigate 探索(たんさく)- exploration, search 探検(たんけん)- exploration, expedition 探知(たんち)- detection, sensing
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逃げる(にげる)- to escape, to run away 逃す(のがす)- to let escape, to miss 逃亡(とうぼう)- flight, escape (usually from justice) 逃げ道(にげみち)- escape route 逃避(とうひ)- escape, evasion
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遊ぶ(あそぶ)- to play, to have fun 遊園地(ゆうえんち)- amusement park 遊び(あそび)- play, game 遊行(ゆうこう)- wandering, traveling for pleasure 遊説(ゆうぜい)- campaigning, electioneering
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迷う(まよう)- to be lost, to hesitate 迷子(まいご)- lost child, stray 迷惑(めいわく)- trouble, annoyance 迷信(めいしん)- superstition 迷う(まよう)- to be perplexed, to waver
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夢(ゆめ)- dream 夢見る(ゆめみる)- to dream (of), to envision 夢中(むちゅう)- absorbed, obsessed 夢想(むそう)- daydream, fantasy 夢想家(むそうか)- dreamer, idealist
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君(きみ)- you (informal),君 君主(くんしゅ)- ruler, sovereign 君子(くんし)- gentleman, virtuous person 君臨(くんりん)- to reign, to dominate 君が代(きみがよ)- the Japanese national anthem
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閉める(しめる)- to close, to shut 閉じる(とじる)- to close (e.g., a book), to shut 閉店(へいてん)- closing (of a store) 閉鎖(へいさ)- closure, shutdown 閉じ込める(とじこめる)- to lock up, to imprison
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緒(お)- thread, beginning 緒言(しょげん)- preface, introduction 緒戦(しょせん)- initial stage of a battle 緒方(おがた)- a given name or surname 始緒(しょしょ)- the beginning or start
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折る(おる)- to fold, to break 折れる(おれる)- to break, to bend 折り紙(おりがみ)- origami, paper folding 折り返す(おりかえす)- to fold back, to turn back 折衷(せっちゅう)- compromise, blending
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草(くさ)- grass, weed 草原(そうげん)- grassland, prairie 草木(くさき)- plants, vegetation 草案(そうあん)- draft (e.g., of a document) 草食(そうしょく)- herbivorous, plant-eating
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暮れる(くれる)- to get dark, to come to an end 暮らす(くらす)- to live, to get along 暮らし(くらし)- living, livelihood 暮れ(くれ)- dusk, end of the year 年暮れ(としぐれ)- end of the year
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酒(さけ)- sake, alcohol お酒(おさけ)- sake (polite form) 酒屋(さかや)- liquor store, sake shop 酒精(しゅせい)- alcohol (chemical term) 飲酒(いんしゅ)- drinking alcohol
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悲しい(かなしい)- sad, sorrowful 悲しむ(かなしむ)- to grieve, to mourn 悲劇(ひげき)- tragedy 悲惨(ひさん)- tragic, miserable 悲鳴(ひめい)- scream, cry
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晴れる(はれる)- to clear up, to be sunny 晴れ(はれ)- clear weather, sunny day 晴天(せいてん)- clear sky, fine weather 晴気(はれぎ)- clear weather (less common) 晴朗(せいろう)- bright, clear (weather)
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掛ける(かける)- to hang, to put on (clothing), to cover 掛かる(かかる)- to hang, to be掛かる on, to take (time, money) 掛かり(かかり)- person in charge (less common) 掛け算(かけざん)- multiplication 掛け声(かけごえ)- cheer, shout of encouragement
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到着(とうちゃく)- arrival 到達(とうたつ)- reaching, attainment 到る(いたる)- to arrive at, to reach 到頭(とうとう)- finally, at last 到来(とうらい)- arrival, advent
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寝る(ねる)- to sleep, to go to bed 寝る前(ねるまえ)- before going to bed 寝坊(ねぼう)- oversleeping, sleeping in 寝室(しんしつ)- bedroom 寝かす(ねかす)- to put to bed, to lay down
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暗い(くらい)- dark, gloomy 暗号(あんごう)- cipher, code 暗示(あんじ)- hint, suggestion 暗闇(くらやみ)- darkness, the dark 暗殺(あんさつ)- assassination
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盗む(ぬすむ)- to steal, to rob 盗難(とうなん)- theft, robbery 盗人(ぬすびと)- thief 盗聴(とうちょう)- eavesdropping, wiretapping 盗用(とうよう)- embezzlement, misappropriation
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吸う(すう)- to inhale, to suck 吸引(きゅういん)- suction, aspiration 吸収(きゅうしゅう)- absorption, assimilation 吸煙(きゅうえん)- smoking (of tobacco) 吸い込む(すいこむ)- to inhale, to suck in
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陽気(ようき)- cheerful, weather 陽性(ようせい)- positive (e.g., medical test result) 陽光(ようこう)- sunlight 陽性反応(ようせいはんのう)- positive reaction (e.g., in a test) 陽菜(ひな)- a given name (common in Japan)
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御礼(おれい)- gratitude, thanks 御飯(ごはん)- rice, meal 御主人(ごしゅじん)- husband, master (polite) 御社(おんしゃ)- your company (polite) 御守り(おまもり)- amulet, charm
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歯(は)- tooth 歯医者(はいしゃ)- dentist 歯磨き(はみがき)- tooth brushing 歯車(はぐるま)- gear (mechanical) 歯科(しか)- dentistry
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忘れる(わすれる)- to forget 忘年会(ぼうねんかい)- year-end party 忘れ物(わすれもの)- lost article, something forgotten 忘却(ぼうきゃく)- oblivion, forgetting 忘れっぽい(わすれっぽい)- forgetful
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雪(ゆき)- snow 雪景色(ゆきげしき)- snowy scenery 雪だるま(ゆきだるま)- snowman 雪山(ゆきやま)- snow-capped mountain 雪解け(ゆきどけ)- snowmelt, thawing of snow
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吹く(ふく)- to blow (air, wind), to play (a wind instrument) 吹雪(ふぶき)- snowstorm, blizzard 吹奏(すいそう)- playing (a wind instrument) 吹き出し(ふきだし)- balloon (in cartoons), speech bubble 吹き飛ばす(ふきとばす)- to blow away, to blow off
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娘(むすめ)- daughter, girl 娘さん(むすめさん)- daughter (polite) 娘婿(むすめむこ)- son-in-law 娘家(むすめけ)- daughter’s home (less common) 姉娘(あねむすめ)- elder daughter
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誤る(あやまる)- to make a mistake, to apologize 誤解(ごかい)- misunderstanding 誤診(ごしん)- misdiagnosis 誤作動(ごさどう)- malfunction, erroneous operation 誤字(ごじ)- typographical error
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洗う(あらう)- to wash 洗濯(せんたく)- laundry, washing 洗面(せんめん)- washing face, washbasin 洗剤(せんざい)- detergent 洗練(せんれん)- refinement, sophistication
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慣れる(なれる)- to get used to, to become accustomed to 慣らす(ならす)- to accustom, to train 慣用(かんよう)- idiomatic use, common usage 慣習(かんしゅう)- custom, convention 慣行(かんこう)- established practice, customary practice
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礼(れい)- courtesy, manners 礼儀(れいぎ)- etiquette, manners 礼金(れいきん)- gift money (often given for special occasions or favors) 礼拝(れいはい)- worship, reverence 礼状(れいじょう)- thank-you letter
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窓(まど)- window 窓口(まどぐち)- window (service window, counter) 窓辺(まどべ)- window sill, by the window 窓枠(まどわく)- window frame 窓掃除(まどそうじ)- window cleaning
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昔(むかし)- old times,昔古い times 昔話(むかしばなし)- old tale, folklore 昔日(せきじつ)- former days, bygone days 昔から(むかしから)- since old times, from the past 昔の(むかしの)- old, ancient (e.g., 昔の道 - old road)
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貧しい(まずしい)- poor, impoverished 貧困(ひんこん)- poverty, destitution 貧弱(ひんじゃく)- weak, poor in quality 貧富(ひんぷ)- wealth and poverty, economic disparity 貧乏(びんぼう)- poverty, being poor
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怒る(おこる)- to get angry 怒り(いかり)- anger, rage 怒声(どせい)- angry voice 怒涛(どとう)- furious waves, torrent of anger 怒鳴る(どなる)- to shout angrily
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泳ぐ(およぐ)- to swim 泳ぎ(およぎ)- swimming, swim (as a noun) 泳ぐ人(およぐひと)- swimmer 泳法(えいほう)- swimming method, stroke 水泳(すいえい)- swimming (as a sport)
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祖父(そふ)- grandfather 祖母(そぼ)- grandmother 祖先(ごせん)- ancestors 祖国(そこく)- homeland, motherland 祖宗(そそう)- ancestors, forefathers
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杯(はい)- cup, glass お茶杯(おちゃはい)- teacup 杯酒(はいしゅ)- a cup of alcohol 一杯(いっぱい)- one cup, a lot (when used in different contexts) 杯状(はいじょう)- cup-shaped
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疲れる(つかれる)- to get tired, to become exhausted 疲れ(つかれ)- fatigue, tiredness 疲労(ひろう)- fatigue, exhaustion 疲れ果てる(つかれはてる)- to be completely exhausted 疲れ目(つかれめ)- tired eyes
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皆(みんな)- everyone, all 皆さん(みなさん)- everyone (polite) 皆様(みなさま)- everyone (very polite) 皆既(けいき)- total (e.g., in total eclipse) 皆無(かいむ)- none, zero
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鳴る(なる)- to ring, to sound 鳴く(なく)- to chirp, to cry (of animals, e.g., birds, insects) 鳴らす(ならす)- to ring, to sound (something) 悲鳴(ひめい)- scream, shriek 共鳴(きょうめい)- resonance, sympathy
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腹(はら)- abdomen, stomach お腹(おなか)- stomach, belly (polite) 腹痛(ふくつう)- stomachache 腹立つ(はらだつ)- to get angry 空腹(くうふく)- hunger, empty stomach
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煙(けむり)- smoke 煙る(けむる)- to smoke, to be smoky 煙い(けむい)- smoky 禁煙(きんえん)- no smoking, non-smoking 煙突(えんとつ)- chimney
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眠る(ねむる)- to sleep 眠い(ねむい)- sleepy 眠気(ねむけ)- sleepiness, drowsiness 睡眠(すいみん)- sleep 安眠(あんみん)- sound sleep
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怖い(こわい)- scary, frightening 怖がる(こわがる)- to be afraid of, to fear 恐怖(きょうふ)- fear, terror 怖気(おじけ)- fear, timidity 怖気づく(おじけづく)- to be scared, to be intimidated
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耳(みみ)- ear 耳鼻科(じびか)- otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat department) 耳元(みみもと)- close to the ear 耳鳴り(みみなり)- tinnitus, ringing in the ears 初耳(はつみみ)- something heard for the first time
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頂く(いただく)- to receive, to eat/drink (humble) 頂上(ちょうじょう)- summit, top 頂点(ちょうてん)- apex, peak 山頂(さんちょう)- mountain summit 頂戴(ちょうだい)- receiving, please give me (colloquial)
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箱(はこ)- box 箱根(はこね)- Hakone (a place name) 箱入り(はこいり)- boxed, in a box ごみ箱(ごみばこ)- trash can, garbage bin 郵便箱(ゆうびんばこ)- mailbox
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晩(ばん)- evening, night 晩ご飯(ばんごはん)- dinner 晩年(ばんねん)- one’s later years 今晩(こんばん)- this evening, tonight 毎晩(まいばん)- every evening, every night
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寒い(さむい)- cold (weather) 寒さ(さむさ)- coldness 寒気(さむけ)- chill, shivers 寒風(かんぷう)- cold wind 悪寒(おかん)- chill, shivering fit
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髪(かみ)- hair 髪型(かみがた)- hairstyle 髪の毛(かみのけ)- hair (more specifically hair strands) 髪飾り(かみかざり)- hair ornament 髪染め(かみぞめ)- hair dyeing
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忙しい(いそがしい)- busy 忙しさ(いそがしさ)- busyness 忙しい時(いそがしいとき)- busy time 忙殺(ぼうさつ)- being overwhelmed with work 繁忙(はんぼう)- busyness, busy period
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才(さい)- talent, age (when used as a counter for years of age) 才能(さいのう)- talent, ability 才女(さいじょ)- talented woman 才気(さいき)- talent, cleverness 年才(としさい)- age (used in formal contexts)
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靴(くつ)- shoes 靴下(くつした)- socks 靴屋(くつや)- shoe store 靴紐(くつひも)- shoelace 運動靴(うんどうぐつ)- sports shoes, sneakers
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恥(はじ)- shame, embarrassment 恥ずかしい(はずかしい)- embarrassing, shy 恥じる(はじる)- to feel ashamed, to be embarrassed 恥辱(ちじょく)- disgrace, humiliation 恥さらし(はじさらし)- embarrassment, shameful display
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偶然(ぐうぜん)- coincidence, accidentally 偶像(ぐうぞう)- idol, statue 偶数(ぐうすう)- even number 偶に(たまに)- occasionally, sometimes 偶発(ぐうはつ)- accidental, fortuitous
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偉い(えらい)- great, admirable, or distinguished 偉業(いぎょう)- great achievement, notable work 偉人(いじん)- great person, eminent person 偉大(いだい)- greatness, grandness 偉ぶる(えらぶる)- to act superior, to be pretentious
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猫(ねこ)- cat 猫屋敷(ねこやしき)- a house where many cats live 猫科(ねこか)- cat family (taxonomy) 猫背(ねこぜ)- hunched back (slouching) 猫の手も借りたい(ねこのてもかりたい)- extremely busy (literally “want to borrow even a cat’s hand”)
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幾つ(いくつ)- how many, how old 幾ら(いくら)- how much 幾何(きか)- geometry (in mathematical contexts) 幾分(いくぶん)- somewhat, a little 幾年(いくねん)- several years
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誰(だれ)- who 誰か(だれか)- someone, anyone 誰でも(だれでも)- anyone, everybody 誰も(だれも)- nobody, no one (when used with a negative verb) 誰にも(だれにも)- to anyone, to no one (when used with a negative verb)