JLPT N1: Understanding あくどい (akudoi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 悪どい 【あくどい】 (akudoi) Definition: 意味 unscrupulous; malicious; garish Describes methods or behavior that are wicked, underhanded, or devious. Refers to something done in an excessively bad or morally questionable way. Can also describe colors, tastes, or smells that are gaudy, garish, or excessively strong to the point […]
JLPT N1: Mastering 冷たい (tsumetai) – Understanding “Cold” in Japanese JLPT N1 Vocabulary 冷たい 【つめたい】 (tsumetai) Definition: 意味 cold (to the touch), chilly Describes a physical sensation of coldness, often felt when touching an object, liquid, or food. Can refer to things that are literally cold, such as water, drinks, or metal surfaces. Also used
JLPT N1: Understanding 強い (tsuyoi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 強い 【つよい】 (tsuyoi) Definition: 意味 strong; powerful Possessing great physical strength or power. Mentally resilient; tough and unwavering. Intense or severe (e.g., strong wind, strong light). Potent or effective (e.g., strong medicine, strong alcohol). Skilled or proficient (e.g., strong in sports, good at a subject). Forceful or
JLPT N1: Mastering 強い (tsuyoi) – The Versatile ‘Strong’ JLPT N1 Vocabulary 強い 【つよい】 (tsuyoi) Definition: 意味 strong; powerful; intense; skilled Possessing great physical strength or power. Mentally resilient; having a firm will or spirit. Having intense qualities like taste, smell, color, wind, or light. Proficient or highly skilled in a particular area or activity.
JLPT N1: Understanding 小さい (chiisai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 小さい 【ちいさい】 (chiisai) Definition: 意味 small; little Describes something of limited size, extent, or quantity. Can refer to physical dimensions, but also abstract concepts like opportunities, or the scale of a business. Often contrasted with 大きい (ookii, big). Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Understanding 楽しい (tanoshii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 楽しい 【たのしい】 (tanoshii) Definition: 意味 fun, enjoyable, pleasant Describes a situation, activity, or experience that brings joy, amusement, or pleasure. Often used to express a positive feeling about something engaging or entertaining. Can also convey a sense of happiness or cheerfulness derived from an event. Type: い-Adjective
JLPT N1: Mastering 正しい (tadashii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 正しい 【ただしい】 (tadashii) Definition: 意味 correct; right; proper; accurate Being in accordance with truth or fact; accurate. Morally good or acceptable; righteous. Conforming to a standard, rule, or principle. Not mistaken; true. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 正
JLPT N1: Mastering 欲しい (Hoshii) – Expressing Desire JLPT N1 Vocabulary 欲しい 【ほしい】 (hoshii) Definition: 意味 to want; to desire Expresses the speaker’s desire for a specific object or thing. Used with nouns, typically in the structure 「名詞が欲しい」. Can also be used to express wanting someone else to do something. For actions, it takes the
JLPT N1: Understanding 細い (hosoi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 細い 【ほそい】 (hosoi) Definition: 意味 thin; fine; narrow; slender Describes something with a small diameter or width. Used for physical objects like thread, lines, or people’s bodies. Can also refer to something delicate, fine, or precise, such as a voice or an alley. Type: い-Adjective Level: JLPT
JLPT N1: Mastering 怖い (kowai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 怖い 【こわい】 (kowai) Definition: 意味 scary; frightening; afraid Expresses a feeling of fear or terror when encountering something dangerous or unpleasant. Can also describe a situation or object that induces fear. Used to express personal fear (‘I am scared’) or to describe something as frightening (‘It is
JLPT N1: Understanding 黒い (kuroi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 黒い 【くろい】 (kuroi) Definition: 意味 black Refers to the color black, the absence of light or hue. Used to describe objects, clothing, hair, or animals that are black. Can also convey notions of darkness, gloom, or negativity. Often implies something suspicious, illegal, or morally wrong. In literature,
JLPT N1: Understanding 苦しい (kurushii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 苦しい 【くるしい】 (kurushii) Definition: 意味 Painful, difficult, distressing Physically painful or suffering due to an injury or illness. Mentally distressing, agonizing, or causing emotional pain. Difficult to endure, challenging, or hard to overcome. Economically difficult, tight, or financially strained. Forced, strained, or unnatural (e.g., an explanation or
JLPT N1: Understanding 暗い (kurai) – Light, Mood & Prospects JLPT N1 Vocabulary 暗い 【くらい】 (kurai) Definition: 意味 dark; gloomy (of a place) lacking light, not bright, dim (of a color) deep, subdued, drab (of a mood or personality) gloomy, dismal, depressed, melancholic (of prospects or future) bleak, pessimistic, discouraging Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Mastering 厳しい (kibishii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 厳しい 【きびしい】 (kibishii) Definition: 意味 strict, severe, harsh, rigorous Pertaining to rules, discipline, or standards that are rigidly enforced and allow little deviation. Describing conditions, environments, or situations that are difficult, challenging, or extreme. Referring to a person’s demeanor, judgment, or criticism that is stern, unsparing, or
JLPT N1: Understanding 汚い (kitanai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 汚い 【きたない】 (kitanai) Definition: 意味 dirty; messy; untidy Physically unclean or soiled, often requiring cleaning and maintenance. Disorderly or untidy in appearance or arrangement, lacking neatness. Morally corrupt or dishonest; unfair or mean in behavior or actions. Unpleasant or unappealing in appearance, causing distaste. Type: い-adjective Level:
JLPT N1: Understanding 軽い (karui) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 軽い 【かるい】 (karui) Definition: 意味 Light; slight; gentle; minor; frivolous Light in weight; not heavy. Slight or gentle (e.g., a light touch, a slight injury, a gentle slope). Minor or trivial (e.g., a minor offense, a light punishment). Frivolous, thoughtless, or carefree (e.g., a light personality, light
JLPT N1: Understanding 辛い (tsurai/karai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 辛い 【つらい】 (tsurai) Definition: 意味 painful, difficult, tough Refers to mental or physical suffering, hardship, or emotional distress. Can describe a situation, experience, or feeling that is hard to bear. Note: The same kanji, 辛い, also has another common reading, からい (karai), which means ‘spicy’. When read
JLPT N1: Understanding 可愛い (kawaii) – More than Just “Cute” JLPT N1 Vocabulary 可愛い 【かわいい】 (kawaii) Definition: 意味 cute, adorable Charming and lovable in appearance or behavior. Often used to describe babies, small animals, or appealing objects. Can also imply ‘dear’ or ‘precious’ in an affectionate sense. Expresses a feeling of endearment or fondness. Used
JLPT N1: Exploring 面白い (omoshiroi) – More Than Just ‘Interesting’! JLPT N1 Vocabulary 面白い 【おもしろい】 (omoshiroi) Definition: 意味 interesting; funny; amusing Possessing qualities that arouse curiosity, attention, or amusement. Engaging or entertaining; causing delight or laughter. Of interest; diverting. Humorous; comical; laughable. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related
JLPT N1: Understanding 重い (Omoi) – More Than Just ‘Heavy’ JLPT N1 Vocabulary 重い 【おもい】 (omoi) Definition: 意味 heavy Having great weight; not light. Serious or grave (e.g., illness, injury, problem). Profound or weighty (e.g., responsibility, task). Dull, gloomy, or depressed (e.g., mood, atmosphere). Slow or clumsy (e.g., movement, action). Difficult to move or lift
