JLPT N1: Understanding ファイト (faito) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ファイト (faito) Definition: 意味 Fight! Go for it! Good luck! An exclamation primarily used for encouragement or to show support. Derived directly from the English word ‘fight’, but in Japanese, it carries a positive connotation of ‘do your best’. Often heard in sports events, competitions, or when […]
JLPT N1: Understanding ヒント (hinto) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ヒント (hinto) Definition: 意味 hint; tip; clue A piece of information that helps someone find the answer to a problem or question. A suggestion or piece of advice that helps in a particular situation. An indication or sign that suggests something. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary
JLPT N1: Understanding ヒット曲 (Hitto Kyoku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ヒット曲 (hitto kyoku) Definition: 意味 hit song A popular and commercially successful song. A track that gains widespread popularity and often ranks high on music charts. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 曲 (きょく) – song, melody 歌 (うた) –
JLPT N1: Mastering ビジネスマナー (Business Manners) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ビジネスマナー (bijinesu manaa) Definition: 意味 business manners; business etiquette A set of rules, customs, and behaviors considered appropriate and respectful in a professional or business setting in Japan. Encompasses greetings, communication style, dress code, punctuality, and respect for hierarchy. Essential for building good relationships and ensuring
JLPT N1: Mastering ビジネススクール (Business School) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ビジネススクール (bijinesu sukūru) Definition: 意味 business school a postgraduate institution that offers degrees in business administration an educational institution focused on teaching management and business principles Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 経 (けい) – manage, economics 営 (えい) –
JLPT N1: Understanding ビジネス (bijinesu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ビジネス (bijinesu) Definition: 意味 business the activity of buying and selling goods and services; commerce; trade one’s regular occupation, profession, or trade; work an enterprise or firm engaged in such activities Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 事 (こと) – matter,
JLPT N1: Understanding パンフレット (panfuretto) JLPT N1 Vocabulary パンフレット (panfuretto) Definition: 意味 pamphlet; brochure; leaflet a small booklet or a single sheet of paper giving information about something, often for advertising or informational purposes. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 紙 (かみ) – paper 情 (じょう) – feelings; emotion;
JLPT N1: Exploring バンダナ (bandana) JLPT N1 Vocabulary バンダナ (bandana) Definition: 意味 bandana A square piece of cloth, often patterned, typically worn on the head, around the neck, or as a fashion accessory. It can be used for various purposes like absorbing sweat, keeping hair out of the face, or as a decorative item. Common
JLPT N1: Understanding パンク (panku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary パンク (panku) Definition: 意味 Puncture, flat tire; breakdown; to be overwhelmed/at one’s limit (Of a tire) a puncture; a flat tire. (Of a system, plan, or schedule) a breakdown; a failure; a standstill due to overload or too much capacity. (Slang, of a person or situation) to
JLPT N1: Mastering ハンガー (Hanger) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ハンガー (hangaa) Definition: 意味 hanger A device for hanging clothes, typically in a closet or wardrobe. Often made of wood, plastic, or metal, designed to maintain the shape of garments. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 服 (ふく) – clothes 衣
JLPT N1: Mastering the Meaning of パネラー (Panerā) JLPT N1 Vocabulary パネラー (panerā) Definition: 意味 panelist A person who participates in a panel discussion, a quiz show, or a similar event, often providing expert opinions or comments. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 議 (ぎ) – discussion 論 (ろん)
JLPT N1: Understanding パトカー (patokaa) – Police Car JLPT N1 Vocabulary パトカー (patokaa) Definition: 意味 police car; patrol car A vehicle used by police officers for patrolling and responding to incidents. It is a loanword from “patrol car” and is written in Katakana. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji
JLPT N1: Understanding バット (batto) JLPT N1 Vocabulary バット (batto) Definition: 意味 bat a club used for hitting a ball in sports like baseball or cricket can also refer to a flying mammal, commonly known as コウモリ (koumori) in Japanese a tool used for striking in various contexts Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N1: Understanding バッテリー (Batterii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary バッテリー (batterii) Definition: 意味 battery; accumulator; (baseball) pitcher and catcher A device that stores and supplies electrical energy, commonly found in electronic devices, vehicles, etc. Refers to the remaining charge or power level of an electronic device. In baseball, it can refer to the combination of a
JLPT N1: Mastering バッジ (bajji) – The Meaning of ‘Badge’ JLPT N1 Vocabulary バッジ (bajji) Definition: 意味 badge; pin A small ornamental or distinguishing emblem, often worn on clothing. Can refer to a medal, insignia, or a commemorative pin or button. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 章 (しょう)
JLPT N1: Understanding パチンコ (Pachinko) JLPT N1 Vocabulary パチンコ (pachinko) Definition: 意味 Pachinko; a popular Japanese pinball-like mechanical game often played in specialized parlors. Pachinko is a type of mechanical game arcade game originating in Japan. It is played on a machine that resembles a vertical pinball machine. Players purchase small steel balls, which they
JLPT N1: Understanding バス (basu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary バス (basu) Definition: 意味 bus A large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers, operating on a fixed route for public transport. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 車 (くるま) – car; vehicle 乗 (のる) – to ride 駅 (えき) – station
JLPT N1: Mastering バー (bā) – Bar, Rod, and More! JLPT N1 Vocabulary バー (bā) Definition: 意味 Bar; Rod; Measure; Unit of Pressure A common loanword (katakana) with several distinct meanings in Japanese. Primarily refers to a drinking establishment where alcoholic beverages are served. Can also mean a long, rigid piece of material, like a
JLPT N1: Understanding ノイローゼ (noirōze) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ノイローゼ (noirōze) Definition: 意味 Neurosis; nervous breakdown A state of mental distress or emotional disturbance, often without detectable organic cause. Often implies a psychological condition causing anxiety, depression, or other symptoms. Used in Japanese to describe being overly sensitive, easily agitated, or having a nervous disposition. Can
JLPT N1: Understanding ネガ (nega) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ネガ (nega) Definition: 意味 negative (film, photo) A photographic film or plate that has been exposed and developed, in which the tones or colors are reversed from those in the original scene. It is used to produce a positive print. Can also refer to the negative aspect,
