JLPT N5: Mastering 熱い (atsui) – Hot to the Touch and More! JLPT N5 Vocabulary 熱い【あつい】 (atsui) Definition: 意味 hot (to the touch) Describes something that is physically hot or heated. Commonly used for food, drinks, or objects that are hot to the touch. Can also refer to a passionate, intense, or enthusiastic feeling. It […]
JLPT N5: Mastering 暖かい (atatakai) – Warmth in Japanese JLPT N5 Vocabulary 暖かい【あたたかい】 (atatakai) Definition: 意味 warm Refers to a pleasant and comfortable warmth, often associated with weather (e.g., warm weather, spring). Can also describe a warm feeling, such as a warm heart or warm atmosphere. Used for air temperature, not for hot objects (熱い
JLPT N5: Mastering 新しい (atarashii) – The Japanese Word for ‘New’ JLPT N5 Vocabulary 新しい【あたらしい】 (atarashii) Definition: 意味 new not existing before; recently made, built, or discovered different from what was there or what you had before modern; not old-fashioned, fresh Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji
JLPT N5: Mastering 青い (aoi) – The Many Shades of Blue JLPT N5 Vocabulary 青い【あおい】 (aoi) Definition: 意味 blue describes the color blue can also refer to green, especially for plants, traffic lights, or oceans sometimes used to describe something unripe or inexperienced can also imply paleness or a lack of color, like a pale
JLPT N5: Mastering 甘い (amai) – Beyond Just “Sweet” JLPT N5 Vocabulary 甘い【あまい】 (amai) Definition: 意味 Sweet (Of taste) Sweet; sugary, having a pleasant taste. Naive; optimistic; lacking in strictness or realism. Lenient; not strict; easy-going towards someone. (Of a lock, knot) Loose; not tight; easily undone or broken. Indulgent; doting; allowing too much freedom.
JLPT N5: Mastering 明るい (akarui) – Bright & Cheerful JLPT N5 Vocabulary 明るい【あかるい】 (akarui) Definition: 意味 bright; cheerful Describes something that has a lot of light or is well-lit. Refers to a sunny or clear day. Used to describe a person’s cheerful, lively, or optimistic personality. Can also imply being open-minded or having a clear
JLPT N5: Mastering 赤い (akai) – The Color Red JLPT N5 Vocabulary 赤い【あかい】 (akai) Definition: 意味 red Describes something that is red in color. It is an い-adjective, meaning it directly modifies nouns (e.g., 赤い花 – red flower) It can also be used predicatively (e.g., この花は赤い – This flower is red). Used to describe various
JLPT N5: Mastering 危ない (abunai) – Dangerous! JLPT N5 Vocabulary 危ない【あぶない】 (abunai) Definition: 意味 dangerous; risky Describes a situation or object that poses a threat or risk of harm. Used as an exclamation to warn someone of immediate danger, similar to ‘Look out!’ or ‘Watch out!’. Can also refer to a ‘close call’ or ‘narrow
JLPT N1: Understanding ワット (Watto) – The Unit of Power JLPT N1 Vocabulary ワット (watto) Definition: 意味 Watt (unit of power) Watt is a unit of power and electric power in the International System of Units (SI). One watt is equivalent to one joule per second. It is used to measure the power consumption of
JLPT N1: Understanding ワークショップ (Workshop) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ワークショップ (wākushoppu) Definition: 意味 workshop A meeting at which a group of people engage in intensive discussion and activity on a particular subject or project. A period of discussion and practical work on a particular subject. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related
JLPT N1: Understanding ロマンチック (Romanchikku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ロマンチック (romanchikku) Definition: 意味 romantic related to romance or romantic feelings dreamy, idealistic, or passionate in a romantic way suggesting or conducive to romance Type: Na-adjective / Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 愛 (あい) – love 情 (じょう) – emotion, feeling
JLPT N1: Understanding ロジック (rojikku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ロジック (rojikku) Definition: 意味 logic The science of reasoning, proof, thinking, or inference. A particular mode of reasoning viewed as valid or fallacious. The underlying principles or structure governing a system or process. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 論 (ろん)
JLPT N1: Understanding ロジカル (rojikaru) – Be Logical! JLPT N1 Vocabulary ロジカル (rojikaru) Definition: 意味 logical; reasonable Relating to logic or sound reasoning. Clear, coherent, and well-structured in thought or expression. Sensible and rational in approach or argument. Type: Na-adjective / Adverbial Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 論 (ろん)
JLPT N1: Understanding レントゲン (rentogen) – X-ray JLPT N1 Vocabulary レントゲン (rentogen) Definition: 意味 X-ray A type of electromagnetic radiation used for imaging the inside of the body. An X-ray photograph or image. An X-ray examination or scan. An X-ray machine or apparatus. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji
JLPT N1: Mastering レンジ (renji) – More Than Just a Microwave! JLPT N1 Vocabulary レンジ (renji) Definition: 意味 Range; Microwave; Oven; Stove; Scope An appliance used for cooking, heating, or baking, such as a microwave oven (電子レンジ, denshi renji), a gas range (ガスレンジ, gasu renji), or an electric oven (電気レンジ, denki renji). A numerical or
JLPT N1: Understanding レバー (rebaa) JLPT N1 Vocabulary レバー (rebaa) Definition: 意味 lever; liver (organ/food) A mechanical device or control handle, typically found in machinery, vehicles, or game controllers, used to operate or adjust something. The internal organ in humans and animals responsible for various metabolic functions, including detoxification and bile production. Food made from
JLPT N1: Understanding レギュラー (regyuraa) JLPT N1 Vocabulary レギュラー (regyuraa) Definition: 意味 Regular Standard, usual, or customary. A permanent member of a team or organization. A regularly occurring item or service or product. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 常 (じょう) – usual, ordinary 規 (き) – standard, rule
JLPT N1: Understanding レース (rēsu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary レース (rēsu) Definition: 意味 Race; Lace 1. (Competition) A contest of speed, such as a running race, car race, or horse race. It can also refer to a political or electoral contest. 2. (Fabric) A delicate, ornamental fabric made of threads woven into an open, net-like pattern.
JLPT N1: Mastering ルール (Rūru) – Understanding Rules in Japanese JLPT N1 Vocabulary ルール (rūru) Definition: 意味 rule; regulation; custom An established principle or instruction that guides behavior or procedures. A prescribed guide for conduct or action. A convention or agreement governing behavior within a specific context. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana
JLPT N1: Understanding ルーズ (rūzu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ルーズ (rūzu) Definition: 意味 Loose; negligent; sloppy; undisciplined. Having a lax or careless attitude towards rules, time, or responsibilities. Lacking discipline, strictness, or precision in one’s behavior or work. Often used to describe someone’s personality or a system/rule that is not strict. Can imply being disorganized, untidy,
