JLPT N1: Understanding 多い (ooi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 多い 【おおい】 (ooi) Definition: 意味 many; numerous Signifies a large quantity or number of things or people. Can be used to describe frequency or abundance. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 多 (た) – many, much 人 (ひと) – […]
JLPT N1: Understanding 嬉しい (ureshii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 嬉しい 【うれしい】 (ureshii) Definition: 意味 happy; glad; joyful Expresses a feeling of happiness, joy, or delight. Used when something good happens or when one receives good news. Can also convey a sense of gratitude or appreciation. Type: い-Adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary
JLPT N1: Understanding 美しい (utsukushii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 美しい 【うつくしい】 (utsukushii) Definition: 意味 beautiful, lovely, graceful Expresses a high degree of aesthetic quality, pleasing to the senses, especially sight. Can describe physical appearance, natural scenery, artwork, or music. It can also refer to inner qualities like spirit or character. Often implies a sense of harmony,
JLPT N1: Understanding 忙しい (Isogashii) – Busy and Beyond JLPT N1 Vocabulary 忙しい 【いそがしい】 (isogashii) Definition: 意味 busy occupied with work or other duties having a lot to do; not free hectic; rushed; demanding Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 忙 (ぼう) – busy 仕 (し) –
JLPT N1: Mastering 痛い (itai) – Painful, Sore, Aching JLPT N1 Vocabulary 痛い 【いたい】 (itai) Definition: 意味 painful; sore; aching Expressing physical pain or soreness in a part of the body. Used to describe a condition causing discomfort or suffering. Can also be used metaphorically to convey mental or emotional pain, regret, or a “sting,”
JLPT N1: Mastering 新しい (Atarashii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 新しい 【あたらしい】 (atarashii) Definition: 意味 new; fresh Describes something recently made, acquired, or discovered. Can refer to something novel, unprecedented, or unfamiliar. Often used to contrast with ‘old’ (古い – furui). Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 新 (しん/あたら)
JLPT N1: Mastering 荒い (Arai) – Understanding its Nuances JLPT N1 Vocabulary 荒い 【あらい】 (arai) Definition: 意味 rough; wild; coarse; violent; harsh Describes something as not smooth, uneven, or violent in movement. Can refer to behavior that is rude, impolite, or lacking refinement. Used for textures that are coarse or not fine. Can also describe
JLPT N1: Understanding 危うい (Ayaui) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 危うい 【あやうい】 (ayaui) Definition: 意味 dangerous; perilous; in danger; on the verge of Being in a state where danger is imminent, or something is close to failing or collapsing. Also used when something almost happened but was narrowly avoided. Implies a sense of suspense or precariousness. Type:
JLPT N1: Understanding 甘い (amai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 甘い 【あまい】 (amai) Definition: 意味 Sweet; lenient; naive; superficial Primarily means “sweet” in terms of taste (e.g., a sweet cake or candy). Can also mean “lenient” or “indulgent” when describing people or attitudes (e.g., a lenient teacher). Refers to being “naive,” “optimistic,” or “gullible” when discussing ideas
JLPT N1: Understanding 熱い (atsui) – Hot, Passionate, and More JLPT N1 Vocabulary 熱い 【あつい】 (atsui) Definition: 意味 Hot; passionate hot (temperature of a thing, liquid, or surface) hot (passionate, fervent, enthusiastic, intense) eager, devoted Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 熱 (ねつ) – heat, fever 暑
JLPT N1: Understanding 厚い (atsui) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 厚い 【あつい】 (atsui) Definition: 意味 thick Refers to something having a large dimension between its two main surfaces, opposite of thin. Used for physical objects like books, walls, or clothing. Can describe a deep or close relationship, like friendship. Expresses generous or strong support and cooperation. Also
JLPT N1: Mastering 浅い (asai) – Shallow, Superficial, Light JLPT N1 Vocabulary 浅い 【あさい】 (asai) Definition: 意味 shallow; superficial; light Not deep; having little depth (e.g., water, dish, grave) Superficial; not profound or thorough Light or pale (e.g., color, sleep) Short or brief (e.g., time, experience, breath) Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT
JLPT N1: Mastering 明るい (Akarui) – Brightness, Cheerfulness, and Hope JLPT N1 Vocabulary 明るい 【あかるい】 (akarui) Definition: 意味 Bright, cheerful, promising (of light or color) bright; well-lit; vivid (of personality) cheerful; lively; outgoing; optimistic (of future or prospects) promising; hopeful (of knowledge or understanding) clear; comprehensive; familiar with (of atmosphere or mood) bright; open; positive;
JLPT N1: Understanding 赤らしい (akarashii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 赤らしい 【あからしい】 (akarashii) Definition: 意味 looks red; seems red; characteristic of red Describes something that has the appearance or impression of being red. It suggests that something strongly resembles or is typical of the color red. Often used to express a subjective observation or a strong impression
JLPT N1: Understanding 青白い (aojiroi) – The Nuances of “Pale” JLPT N1 Vocabulary 青白い 【あおじろい】 (aojiroi) Definition: 意味 pale; pallid; wan Describes a light blue or bluish-white color, often referring to a complexion that is unusually pale. Typically used to describe someone’s face or skin when they are ill, frightened, shocked, or fatigued, giving them
JLPT N1: Mastering 愛らしい (airashii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 愛らしい 【あいらしい】 (airashii) Definition: 意味 lovable; charming; adorable; sweet Expresses the quality of being naturally cute and deserving of affection. Often used for children, small animals, or things that evoke warm, protective feelings. Conveys a sense of innocence and appeal that makes one want to cherish it.
JLPT N2: Understanding 正確 (seikaku) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 正確 【せいかく】 (seikaku) Definition: 意味 accurate, precise, exact correctness, exactness precision, reliability being free from error Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N2 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 正 (せい) – correct, right 確 (かく) – certain, firm 情 (じょう) – information, feeling 報
JLPT N2: Understanding 冷淡 (reitan) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 冷淡 【れいたん】 (reitan) Definition: 意味 cold; indifferent; apathetic Describes a lack of warmth, interest, or enthusiasm towards someone or something. Often implies an unsympathetic or detached attitude. Can be used for people’s character, attitudes, or responses. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N2 Adjectives
JLPT N2: Understanding 冷静 (reisei) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 冷静 【れいせい】 (reisei) Definition: 意味 calm; cool-headed; composed Being able to stay objective and unperturbed, even in stressful or emotional situations. Maintaining a state of tranquility and self-control. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N2 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 冷 (れい) – cold,
JLPT N2: Mastering the Adjective 有名 (yūmei) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 有名 【ゆうめい】 (yūmei) Definition: 意味 famous; well-known Describes something or someone that is widely known. Having a high reputation or recognition among many people. Type: な-adjective / Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N2 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 有 (ゆう) – to have,
