JLPT N5: Mastering 色々 (iroiro) – All About ‘Various’ and ‘Many Things’ JLPT N5 Vocabulary 色々【いろいろ】 (iroiro) Definition: 意味 various; diverse; many kinds of Describes a wide range or multitude of things, types, or situations. Can function as an adjectival noun (na-adjective) when followed by な + noun. Can function as an adverb when followed […]
JLPT N5: Mastering 細い (hosoi) – Thin & Slender JLPT N5 Vocabulary 細い【ほそい】 (hosoi) Definition: 意味 thin, slender, fine Describes something with a small diameter or width. Can refer to physical objects. Like thread, hair, or a stick. Also used for body parts. Such as a thin arm or leg. Can describe lines or stripes.
JLPT N5: Understanding 欲しい (hoshii) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 欲しい【ほしい】 (hoshii) Definition: 意味 to want; to desire (something) Expresses the speaker’s desire for a noun or object. Indicates a wish or longing for something to possess. Refers to the speaker’s desire, or someone else’s inferred desire. It is always used with the particle が (ga) to
JLPT N5: Mastering 本当 (hontou) – Really, Truly, and Truth JLPT N5 Vocabulary 本当【ほんとう】 (hontou) Definition: 意味 Really; Truly; Actually; Truth Expresses certainty or emphasizes the truth of a statement. Can be used as an interjection to show surprise or agreement. Often means ‘truth’ or ‘reality’ when used as a noun. Can function as an
JLPT N5: Mastering 広い (hiroi) – Spacious & Wide JLPT N5 Vocabulary 広い【ひろい】 (hiroi) Definition: 意味 spacious, wide, vast Describes an area or extent that is large. Commonly used for physical spaces like rooms, fields, or roads. Can also be used abstractly to mean “broad” or “extensive”, for example, a wide range of knowledge. Type:
JLPT N5: Understanding 暇 (Hima) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 暇【ひま】 (hima) Definition: 意味 free time; leisure; spare time A period when one is not occupied by work or other duties, making one available for personal activities. It refers to leisure or spare time. Can also mean a day off or holiday. Often used to inquire if
JLPT N5: Understanding 低い (hikui) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 低い【ひくい】 (hikui) Definition: 意味 low; short (height); humble; quiet (volume) Refers to something that is not high in physical elevation or height. Can describe a person’s height as being short. Used to describe a humble or modest attitude or status. Indicates a low volume or pitch of
JLPT N5: Understanding 「下手 (heta)」 – Clumsy, Unskillful JLPT N5 Vocabulary 下手【へた】 (heta) Definition: 意味 clumsy, unskillful, poor (at something) Lacking skill or ability in a particular area. Not good at doing something. Poorly made or performed. Often used to express a negative assessment of one’s own or someone else’s abilities. Type: Noun, Na-adjective Level:
JLPT N5: Mastering 早い (hayai) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 早い【はやい】 (hayai) Definition: 意味 early; fast Occurring before the expected or usual time (early) Moving or acting with great speed or high tempo (fast) Used to describe something that happens sooner than expected Type: I-Adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji
JLPT N5: Understanding 速い (hayai) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 速い【はやい】 (hayai) Definition: 意味 fast; quick; early Describes something that moves or happens at a high speed. Can also refer to something that occurs sooner than expected or usual. Often used for physical speed, but also for the speed of processes or events. Type: い-Adjective Level: JLPT
JLPT N5: Mastering 元気 (genki) – Healthy, Energetic, Fine! JLPT N5 Vocabulary 元気【げんき】 (genki) Definition: 意味 Healthy, energetic, fine A state of physical and mental well-being, indicating full vitality and vigor. Often used to inquire about or express one’s health. Commonly heard in greetings like ‘How are you?’ (お元気ですか？). Can describe a person, animal, or
JLPT N5: Understanding 太い (futoi) – Thick & Fat JLPT N5 Vocabulary 太い【ふとい】 (futoi) Definition: 意味 thick; fat describes something that has a large diameter or width can also refer to a person or animal that is plump or stout often used for things like ropes, pencils, trees, or legs it contrasts with 細い (hosoi),
JLPT N5: Understanding 古い (furui) – “Old” JLPT N5 Vocabulary 古い【ふるい】 (furui) Definition: 意味 old; aged Not new or fresh. Refers to objects, things, or concepts that have existed for a long time. Can also imply being worn out, out of date, or traditional. Used for inanimate objects, not typically for people. (For people, use
JLPT N5: Understanding 大好き (daisuki) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 大好き【だいすき】 (daisuki) Definition: 意味 love; like very much; favorite Expresses a strong affection or liking towards someone or something. It’s a more intense form of 好き (suki) and often translates to ‘love’, ‘very fond of’, or ‘favorite’. Can be used for people, animals, objects, activities, and concepts.
JLPT N5: Mastering 大丈夫 (daijoubu) – “Are You Okay?” and More! JLPT N5 Vocabulary 大丈夫【だいじょうぶ】 (daijoubu) Definition: 意味 OK; All right; No problem fine, alright, or okay no problem, no worries safe, secure, or reliable it’s unnecessary; no thank you I’m alright, I’m well Type: Adjectival Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives
JLPT N5: Understanding 近い (chikai) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 近い【ちかい】 (chikai) Definition: 意味 near; close Describes something that is not far away in distance. Can also refer to something that is close in time or relationship. Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 私 (わたし) – I; private 家
JLPT N5: Understanding 小さい (chiisai) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 小さい【ちいさい】 (chiisai) Definition: 意味 small; little used to describe something that is not large in size can also refer to something of lesser magnitude or importance it can describe sound as quiet or a voice as soft Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives
JLPT N5: Mastering 便利 (benri) – Convenient & Useful! JLPT N5 Vocabulary 便利【べんり】 (benri) Definition: 意味 Convenient, handy, useful Easy to use or access. Practical and efficient. Suitable for a particular purpose, making tasks simpler. Type: Na-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 便 (べん) – convenience, post 利
JLPT N5: Understanding 暑い (atsui) – Hot Weather JLPT N5 Vocabulary 暑い【あつい】 (atsui) Definition: 意味 hot describing high ambient temperature, such as hot weather or air can also refer to the sensation of feeling hot Type: い-Adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 日 (ひ) – sun, day 火
JLPT N5: Mastering 厚い (atsui) – Exploring its Many Meanings JLPT N5 Vocabulary 厚い【あつい】 (atsui) Definition: 意味 thick; deep; warmhearted; kind Describes physical thickness, such as books, walls, or clothing. Used for dense or deep conditions, like a thick fog or a deep layer of snow. Refers to a person’s warmheartedness, kindness, or generosity. Can
