JLPT N1: Understanding 脆い (moroi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 脆い 【もろい】 (moroi) Definition: 意味 fragile, brittle, delicate, weak Easily broken or damaged; Lacking strength or resilience, either physically or emotionally; Vulnerable to breaking under pressure or impact; Can refer to physical objects, materials, or even psychological states. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 […]
JLPT N1: Understanding 物足りない (monotarinai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 物足りない 【ものたりない】 (monotarinai) Definition: 意味 unsatisfying; not enough; something is lacking Describes a feeling of being dissatisfied or that something is not quite enough. Often used when expectations are not met, or a situation feels incomplete. Can refer to a physical lack (e.g., food) or an emotional/experiential
JLPT N1: Mastering 目覚しい (mezamashii) – Remarkable Progress JLPT N1 Vocabulary 目覚しい 【めざましい】 (mezamashii) Definition: 意味 remarkable; striking; spectacular; brilliant; astonishing Something that stands out significantly. Often used to describe impressive achievements or noticeable progress and development. It conveys a sense of being “eye-opening” or “awe-inspiring.” Type: い-Adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Understanding 空しい (munashii) – Empty, Vain, Futile JLPT N1 Vocabulary 空しい 【むなしい】 (munashii) Definition: 意味 empty, vain, futile, hollow Feeling of emptiness or futility; lack of substance or value. Describes efforts or existence that yield no satisfactory result. Can also refer to something transient or without lasting meaning. Type: Adjective (い-adjective) Level: JLPT
JLPT N1: Understanding 無駄遣い (muda-zukai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 無駄遣い 【むだづかい】 (muda-zukai) Definition: 意味 wasteful spending, extravagance, squandering money The act of spending money, time, or resources in an inefficient or unnecessary way. Often implies regret or criticism of the act. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 無
JLPT N1: Understanding 満たない (mitanai) – “Less Than” and “Insufficient” JLPT N1 Vocabulary 満たない 【みたない】 (mitanai) Definition: 意味 Not reaching, not amounting to, less than, insufficient. Indicates that a quantity, amount, age, or time does not meet a specified standard or expectation. It implies being short of or falling below a certain point. Often translates
JLPT N1: Understanding みすぼらしい (misuborashii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary みすぼらしい 【みすぼらしい】 (misuborashii) Definition: 意味 shabby, seedy, wretched, poor-looking Appearing worn out, dilapidated, or in a state of disrepair. Having a humble, mean, or poverty-stricken appearance. Giving off an impression of being run-down, unkempt, or uncared for. Type: Adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives
JLPT N1: Mastering 見苦しい (migurushii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 見苦しい 【みぐるしい】 (migurushii) Definition: 意味 unsightly; disgraceful; unbecoming Looking bad or unpleasant to the eye; unseemly or messy. Behaving in a way that is improper, shameful, or lacking dignity. Embarrassing or humiliating due to poor appearance or conduct. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Understanding 真ん丸い (manmarui) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 真ん丸い 【まんまるい】 (manmarui) Definition: 意味 perfectly round; circular Used to describe something that is completely and flawlessly round. Often implies a pleasing or cute roundness. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 真 (しん) – true; genuine 丸 (まる) –
JLPT N1: Understanding 待ち遠しい (machidooshii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 待ち遠しい 【まちどおしい】 (machidooshii) Definition: 意味 eagerly awaiting; looking forward to Describes a feeling of strong anticipation and longing for an event or situation that is expected to be pleasant or enjoyable. Often used when one is counting down the days or hours until something happens. Implies a
JLPT N1: Don’t Get Confused by 紛らわしい (magirawashii)! JLPT N1 Vocabulary 紛らわしい 【まぎらわしい】 (magirawashii) Definition: 意味 Confusing, misleading, ambiguous, easily mistaken Something that is hard to distinguish or differentiate from something else Something that causes confusion due to similarity in appearance, sound, or meaning Misleading or ambiguous in a way that can cause misunderstanding Type:
JLPT N1: Mastering 相応しい (fusawashii) – Suitable & Appropriate JLPT N1 Vocabulary 相応しい 【ふさわしい】 (fusawashii) Definition: 意味 suitable, appropriate, fitting, becoming Describes something that matches or is well-suited to a person, situation, or role. Implies a sense of harmony, propriety, or appropriateness. Can be used for things like qualifications, clothing, behavior, or gifts. Type: I-adjective
JLPT N1: Understanding 平たい (hiratai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 平たい 【ひらたい】 (hiratai) Definition: 意味 flat; even; plain Flat, level, or even (referring to a surface or shape). Plain, simple, or easy to understand (referring to language or style). Common or ordinary (referring to people or things). Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives
JLPT N1: Understanding 華々しい (hanabanashii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 華々しい 【はなばなしい】 (hanabanashii) Definition: 意味 Spectacular, Brilliant, Glorious Describing something that is dazzling, showy, and impressive. Often used for events, achievements, or appearances that stand out. Conveys a sense of grandeur, magnificence, and splendor. Type: Adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related
JLPT N1: Understanding ばかばかしい (bakabakashii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 莫迦らしい 【ばかばかしい】 (bakabakashii) Definition: 意味 ridiculous, absurd, foolish Extremely foolish or silly, to the point of being laughable. Something that is not worth taking seriously due to its absurdity. Meaningless or pointless. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 莫
JLPT N1: Understanding 儚い (hakanai) – Fleeting and Transient JLPT N1 Vocabulary 儚い 【はかない】 (hakanai) Definition: 意味 fleeting, transient, ephemeral Describes something that is short-lived, temporary, or easily vanishes. Often conveys a sense of fragility, impermanence, or a dream-like quality. Can also mean vain, futile, or hopeless when referring to hopes or efforts. Type: い-adjective
JLPT N1: Understanding 望ましい (nozomashii) – Desirable & Preferable JLPT N1 Vocabulary 望ましい 【のぞましい】 (nozomashii) Definition: 意味 desirable, preferable, hoped for something that is wished for or desired something that is ideal, appropriate, or suitable something that is recommended or advised Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji
JLPT N1 Vocabulary: Mastering 馴れ馴れしい (narenare shii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 馴れ馴れしい 【なれなれしい】 (narenare shii) Definition: 意味 overly familiar, impertinent, presumptuous Acting too familiar with someone, especially when inappropriate or without permission or proper consideration of social distance. Being overly friendly in a way that can be considered rude disrespectful, or lacking in proper boundaries. Showing
JLPT N1: Understanding 悩ましい (nayamashii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 悩ましい 【なやましい】 (nayamashii) Definition: 意味 Distressing; Captivating; Alluring; Agonizing Causing distress, worry, pain, or anguish; troublesome or vexing. Having a captivating or alluring quality, often in a way that is somewhat troublesome or embarrassing to deal with. Deeply troubling or perplexing; hard to resolve or make a
JLPT N1: Understanding 生温い (namanurui) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 生温い 【なまぬるい】 (namanurui) Definition: 意味 lukewarm; half-hearted; lenient slightly warm; lukewarm (of liquids, food, etc.) half-hearted; unenthusiastic; indecisive (of effort, response, etc.) lenient; soft; weak (of discipline, criticism, etc.) Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 生 (なま) – raw,
