JLPT N5: Understanding 冷たい (Tsumetai) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 冷たい【つめたい】 (tsumetai) Definition: 意味 cold (to the touch), chilly, frosty Refers to something that feels cold when touched, like a cold drink, cold hands, or a cold wind. It emphasizes a physical sensation of coldness rather than just cold weather (which would be 寒い samui). Can also […]
JLPT N5: Mastering 詰まらない (tsumaranai) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 詰まらない【つまらない】 (tsumaranai) Definition: 意味 Boring, Uninteresting Lacking interest or excitement; dull. Of little value or importance; trivial. Worthless, foolish, or insignificant. Often used humbly for gifts, jokes, or small matters. Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 話 (はなし) –
JLPT N5: Understanding 遠い (tooi) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 遠い【とおい】 (tooi) Definition: 意味 far; distant Describes something that is a great distance away in terms of physical location. Can also refer to a long span of time, such as the distant past or future. It is an い-adjective, meaning it directly modifies nouns and can be
JLPT N5: Understanding 楽しい (Tanoshii) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 楽しい【たのしい】 (tanoshii) Definition: 意味 fun; enjoyable; pleasant Describes something that brings joy, entertainment, or pleasure. Used to express that an activity, event, or situation is enjoyable. Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 楽 (がく/らく/たの) – music, comfort, ease, fun
JLPT N5: Mastering 沢山 (takusan) – Many, A Lot JLPT N5 Vocabulary 沢山【たくさん】 (takusan) Definition: 意味 many, a lot a great deal of plenty of much sufficient enough Type: Adverb, Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 多 (おお) – many 少 (すく) – few 人 (ひと) – person
JLPT N5: Understanding 大切 (taisetsu) – Important & Precious JLPT N5 Vocabulary 大切【たいせつ】 (taisetsu) Definition: 意味 important; precious; valuable Something that holds significant value or meaning. Something that should be treated with care and respect. Used to describe people, objects, or concepts. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List
JLPT N5: Mastering 大変 (taihen) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 大変【たいへん】 (taihen) Definition: 意味 difficult; serious; very; greatly Expresses a situation or task that is difficult, tough, or hard. Describes something as serious, grave, or terrible. Used as an adverb to intensify a following adjective or verb, meaning ‘very’ or ‘greatly’. Can also be used as an
JLPT N5: Mastering 多分 (tabun) – ‘Probably’ in Japanese JLPT N5 Vocabulary 多分【たぶん】 (tabun) Definition: 意味 probably, perhaps Used to express a high degree of probability or likelihood, but not certainty. It often suggests that the speaker believes something is true, but has no definite proof. Can be translated as ‘probably,’ ‘perhaps,’ or ‘maybe.’ It
JLPT N5: Mastering 涼しい (suzushii) – Meaning & Usage JLPT N5 Vocabulary 涼しい【すずしい】 (suzushii) Definition: 意味 cool, refreshing “涼しい” describes a pleasant, comfortable coolness, often associated with a refreshing breeze or mild temperature. It is distinct from “寒い” (samui), which implies an uncomfortable or cold temperature. Can also describe a “cool” feeling or atmosphere, not
JLPT N5: Understanding 少ない (sukunai) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 少ない【すくない】 (sukunai) Definition: 意味 few, a little, scarce indicating a small number or amount not many, not much scarce, infrequent Type: I-Adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 少 (すく-ない) – few, little 多 (おお-い) – many, much 人 (ひと) –
JLPT N5: Mastering 好き (suki) – Expressing Likes and Preferences JLPT N5 Vocabulary 好き【すき】 (suki) Definition: 意味 like, fond of, favorite To express a strong preference or affection for someone or something. Used to indicate enjoyment in doing an activity or having a hobby. Functions as a な-adjective (adjectival noun) in sentences. Often precedes です
JLPT N5: Mastering 静か (shizuka) – Quiet and Peaceful! JLPT N5 Vocabulary 静か【しずか】 (shizuka) Definition: 意味 quiet, peaceful Describes a state free from noise. Or any kind of disturbance. Can describe places and environments. Also, a person’s demeanor. Often translated as calm or tranquil. Or still, depending on the context. Expresses the absence of sound.
JLPT N5: Mastering 白い (shiroi) – The Color White JLPT N5 Vocabulary 白い【しろい】 (shiroi) Definition: 意味 white Describes something having the color white. It is an い-adjective, meaning it directly modifies nouns (e.g., 白い紙 – white paper) and can stand alone as a predicate (e.g., 雪は白い – Snow is white). Commonly used to describe snow,
JLPT N5: Mastering 狭い (semai) – Narrow, Small, Confined JLPT N5 Vocabulary 狭い【せまい】 (semai) Definition: 意味 narrow; small (space) describes a lack of space or area confined, cramped limited in width or extent Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 大 (おお) – big; large 小 (ちい) –
JLPT N5: Mastering 寒い (samui) – Saying ‘Cold’ in Japanese JLPT N5 Vocabulary 寒い【さむい】 (samui) Definition: 意味 cold Describes a low temperature, feeling chilly. Used for cold weather, air, or a cold environment. Refers to the physical sensation of being cold. Can also imply a lack of warmth or comfort. Informally, it describes something ‘unfunny’.
JLPT N5: Mastering 立派 (rippa) – Splendid and Admirable! JLPT N5 Vocabulary 立派【りっぱ】 (rippa) Definition: 意味 splendid; fine; magnificent; admirable Describes something or someone that is excellent, grand, or impressive in appearance or quality. Often used to express admiration for a person’s character, achievements, or a building’s grandeur. Can also mean respectable or decent. Type:
JLPT N5: Understanding 遅い (osoi) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 遅い【おそい】 (osoi) Definition: 意味 Slow; Late Describes something that moves or happens at a low speed. Refers to something that is not on time or is behind schedule. Can also describe a process or action that takes a long time. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N5: Understanding 多い (ooi) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 多い【おおい】 (ooi) Definition: 意味 many; numerous Expresses a large quantity or number of something. Used to describe something that is abundant or frequent. Often precedes a noun it modifies. Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 多 (た) – many,
JLPT N5: Mastering 面白い (Omoshiroi) – Interesting & Funny! JLPT N5 Vocabulary 面白い【おもしろい】 (omoshiroi) Definition: 意味 interesting, funny, amusing describes something that captures attention or provides entertainment can refer to something that is humorous and makes you laugh used for things that are enjoyable or engaging Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5
JLPT N5: Understanding 「重い」 (omoi) – Heavy, Serious, and More! JLPT N5 Vocabulary 重い【おもい】 (omoi) Definition: 意味 heavy, serious, difficult Having great weight; not easy to lift or move. Serious or grave in nature; profound. Difficult to move or perform; slow or sluggish. Feeling depressed or gloomy; feeling a burden. Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT N5
