JLPT N5: Understanding 古い (furui) – “Old” JLPT N5 Vocabulary 古い【ふるい】 (furui) Definition: 意味 old; aged Not new or fresh. Refers to objects, things, or concepts that have existed for a long time. Can also imply being worn out, out of date, or traditional. Used for inanimate objects, not typically for people. (For people, use […]
JLPT N5: Understanding 大好き (daisuki) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 大好き【だいすき】 (daisuki) Definition: 意味 love; like very much; favorite Expresses a strong affection or liking towards someone or something. It’s a more intense form of 好き (suki) and often translates to ‘love’, ‘very fond of’, or ‘favorite’. Can be used for people, animals, objects, activities, and concepts.
JLPT N5: Mastering 大丈夫 (daijoubu) – “Are You Okay?” and More! JLPT N5 Vocabulary 大丈夫【だいじょうぶ】 (daijoubu) Definition: 意味 OK; All right; No problem fine, alright, or okay no problem, no worries safe, secure, or reliable it’s unnecessary; no thank you I’m alright, I’m well Type: Adjectival Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives
JLPT N5: Understanding 近い (chikai) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 近い【ちかい】 (chikai) Definition: 意味 near; close Describes something that is not far away in distance. Can also refer to something that is close in time or relationship. Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 私 (わたし) – I; private 家
JLPT N5: Understanding 小さい (chiisai) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 小さい【ちいさい】 (chiisai) Definition: 意味 small; little used to describe something that is not large in size can also refer to something of lesser magnitude or importance it can describe sound as quiet or a voice as soft Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives
JLPT N5: Mastering 便利 (benri) – Convenient & Useful! JLPT N5 Vocabulary 便利【べんり】 (benri) Definition: 意味 Convenient, handy, useful Easy to use or access. Practical and efficient. Suitable for a particular purpose, making tasks simpler. Type: Na-adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 便 (べん) – convenience, post 利
JLPT N5: Understanding 暑い (atsui) – Hot Weather JLPT N5 Vocabulary 暑い【あつい】 (atsui) Definition: 意味 hot describing high ambient temperature, such as hot weather or air can also refer to the sensation of feeling hot Type: い-Adjective Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 日 (ひ) – sun, day 火
JLPT N5: Mastering 厚い (atsui) – Exploring its Many Meanings JLPT N5 Vocabulary 厚い【あつい】 (atsui) Definition: 意味 thick; deep; warmhearted; kind Describes physical thickness, such as books, walls, or clothing. Used for dense or deep conditions, like a thick fog or a deep layer of snow. Refers to a person’s warmheartedness, kindness, or generosity. Can
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)
