JLPT N1: Understanding 簡潔 (kanketsu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 簡潔 【かんけつ】 (kanketsu) Definition: 意味 brief, concise, succinct Being short and to the point; expressed in few words; not including extra or unnecessary information. Type: Na-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 簡 (かん) – simple, brief 潔 (けつ) – […]
JLPT N1: Mastering 簡易 (kan’i) – Simple, Easy, Concise JLPT N1 Vocabulary 簡易 【かんい】 (kan’i) Definition: 意味 simple; easy; concise Something that is easy to do or understand, not complex. Lacking unnecessary features or complications; straightforward. Often implies a reduced or basic version of something. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Understanding 過密 (Kamitsu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 過密 【かみつ】 (kamitsu) Definition: 意味 overcrowded, dense, congested A state of being too dense or crowded, often referring to population or traffic. Excessive density or congestion, especially in urban areas or systems. Type: Noun, Adjectival Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related
JLPT N1: Mastering 活発 (kappatsu) – Active, Lively, Vigorous JLPT N1 Vocabulary 活発 【かっぱつ】 (kappatsu) Definition: 意味 active, lively, vigorous Energetic and lively in action or demeanor. Characterized by quick and enthusiastic movement or activity. Brisk and vigorous in one’s movements or activities. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary
JLPT N1: Understanding 画期的 (Kakkiteki) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 画期的 【かっきてき】 (kakkiteki) Definition: 意味 epoch-making, groundbreaking, revolutionary Marking a new epoch or era. Signifying a significant turning point. Characterized by innovation and originality. Leading to substantial advancement. Revolutionary or groundbreaking in nature. Type: な形容詞・副詞 Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji
JLPT N1: Understanding 頑な (katakuna) – Stubborn and Unyielding JLPT N1 Vocabulary 頑な 【かたくな】 (katakuna) Definition: 意味 stubborn, obstinate, unyielding, rigid Refers to someone who is unyielding in their opinions or actions, often to the point of being inflexible or stubborn. It can also describe a rigid attitude or stance. Implies resistance to change or
JLPT N1: Understanding 微か (kasuka) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 微か 【かすか】 (kasuka) Definition: 意味 faint, dim, slight, subtle Describes something barely perceptible to the senses, such as sight, sound, or smell. It can also refer to something that is hardly noticeable or subtle. Often implies a weak, vague, or indistinct quality. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT
JLPT N1: Understanding 果敢 (kakan) – Daring and Resolute JLPT N1 Vocabulary 果敢 【かかん】 (kakan) Definition: 意味 daring, resolute, bold, courageous displaying courage and determination bold and resolute in action or decision Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 果 (か) – fruit, result 敢 (かん) –
JLPT N1: Understanding 温和 (onwa) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 温和 【おんわ】 (onwa) Definition: 意味 gentle, mild, temperate Gentle or mild in nature, personality, or climate. Calm, agreeable, and not extreme. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 温 (おん) – warm 和 (わ) – harmony 穏 (おだ) –
JLPT N1: Mastering「疎か」(oroka) – Beyond Just “Foolish” JLPT N1 Vocabulary 疎か 【おろか】 (oroka) Definition: 意味 foolish; stupid; absurd; ridiculous; neglecting; careless; negligent; inferior (often in the sense of “not even mentioning X, let alone Y”) Negligent; careless; neglecting (of one’s duties, studies, etc.) Foolish; stupid; absurd; ridiculous; thoughtless. When used in the pattern “AはおろかBも…”, it
JLPT N1: Understanding 愚か (oroka) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 愚か 【おろか】 (oroka) Definition: 意味 foolish, stupid, absurd Lacking good sense or judgment; acting in a silly or ridiculous manner; senseless. Type: な-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 愚 (ぐ / おろか) – foolish, stupid 馬 (ば / うま) –
JLPT N1: Understanding 厳か (ogosoka) – Solemn & Majestic JLPT N1 Vocabulary 厳か 【おごそか】 (ogosoka) Definition: 意味 solemn; grave; majestic; stately describes something that is grand, dignified, and creates a sense of awe or reverence often used for ceremonies, rituals, historical buildings, or nature conveys a sense of formality, profoundness, and often a quiet impressiveness
JLPT N1: Understanding 大まか (oomaka) – Rough, General, Broad JLPT N1 Vocabulary 大まか 【おおまか】 (oomaka) Definition: 意味 rough, general, broad Lacking in detail or precision Broad or general in scope Approximate; not exact Carefree; not fussy (describing a person’s nature) Type: Adjectival Noun (な-adjective) Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related
JLPT N1: Mastering 大幅 (ōhaba) – Drastic, Substantial JLPT N1 Vocabulary 大幅 【おおはば】 (ōhaba) Definition: 意味 drastic; substantial; considerable; wide range Indicating a significant or large extent, degree, or scale. Often used to describe changes, reductions, or increases that are much larger than usual. Can also refer to a wide margin or broad scope. Type:
JLPT N1: Understanding 大雑把 (ōzappa) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 大雑把 【おおざっぱ】 (ōzappa) Definition: 意味 rough, crude, broad Not paying attention to details; broad-brush. Rough in character or work, lacking precision. Careless or sloppy in execution. Approximate or generalized, not precise. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 大
JLPT N1: Conquering 臆病 (Okubyou) – Understanding Cowardice JLPT N1 Vocabulary 臆病 【おくびょう】 (okubyou) Definition: 意味 Cowardly; timid; faint-hearted Describes a person who is easily scared or hesitant to take action due to fear or lack of courage. Can be used to describe a person’s nature or a specific action. Often implies a negative connotation.
JLPT N1: Understanding 大げさ (oogesa) – When to say ‘Over the Top’ in Japanese JLPT N1 Vocabulary 大げさ 【おおげさ】 (oogesa) Definition: 意味 Exaggerated, over the top, dramatic Describes something that is more extreme, elaborate, or grand than necessary or appropriate. Can be used to express a negative nuance, suggesting something is excessive or unnecessary. Often
JLPT N1: Understanding 大柄 (oogara) – Describing Large Builds and Patterns JLPT N1 Vocabulary 大柄 【おおがら】 (oogara) Definition: 意味 large build; large pattern Refers to being physically large or well-built, often describing a person’s physique or frame. It can also describe a pattern or design that is large in scale or bold, such as on
JLPT N1: Understanding 円満 (enman) – Harmony and Smoothness JLPT N1 Vocabulary 円満 【えんまん】 (enman) Definition: 意味 harmonious, perfect, peaceful, satisfactory a state of being smooth and satisfactory; without trouble or conflict amicable or harmonious relations between people completeness or perfection, often referring to one’s character or personality Type: Noun, Adjectival Noun Level: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Mastering 婉曲 (enkyoku) – The Art of Indirect Expression JLPT N1 Vocabulary 婉曲 【えんきょく】 (enkyoku) Definition: 意味 indirect expression; circumlocution; euphemism Expressing something in a roundabout or subtle way rather than directly or explicitly. Using mild or vague language to avoid offending or speaking harshly about sensitive topics. A softened or veiled manner
