Understanding レジ (reji) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary レジ (reji) Definition: 意味 cash register A machine, typically in a shop, that records sales and money received. The place where you pay for your items in a store. Also commonly refers to the checkout counter itself. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana […]
Understanding プレゼント (purezento) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary プレゼント (purezento) Definition: 意味 present; gift A tangible item given to someone. Given to show appreciation, celebrate an occasion, or simply as a token of goodwill. Commonly used for birthday gifts, Christmas presents, or souvenirs. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words
Understanding ピアノ (Piano) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary ピアノ (piano) Definition: 意味 piano A large musical instrument with a keyboard, strings, and hammers, played by pressing keys. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 音 (おと) – sound 楽 (がく) – music / comfort 聞 (きく) – listen
Understanding パート (pāto) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary パート (pāto) Definition: 意味 part-time job; part A part-time job or position, often referring to a job with fewer hours than a full-time position. Also used to mean ‘part’ or ‘segment’ of something, derived directly from the English word ‘part’. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4
Understanding オートバイ (ōtobai) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary オートバイ (ōtobai) Definition: 意味 motorcycle a two-wheeled motor vehicle a motorbike used for transportation or sport Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 車 (くるま) – car, vehicle 乗 (のる) – to ride 道 (みち) – road, way 走 (はしる)
Understanding コンサート (konsāto) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary コンサート (konsāto) Definition: 意味 Concert A public musical performance, often featuring several performers or a band/orchestra. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 楽 (がく) – music, comfort 歌 (うた) – song, sing 聞 (きく) – listen 見 (みる) –
Understanding コンピュータ (Konpyuuta) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary コンピュータ (Konpyuuta) Definition: 意味 computer An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 電 (でん) – electricity 作 (つく)
Mastering ケーキ (kēki) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary ケーキ (kēki) Definition: 意味 cake A sweet baked dessert, often decorated and served on special occasions. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 食 (しょく) – eat, food 作 (さく) – make, create 買 (かい) – buy 日 (にち) –
Understanding ファックス (fakksu) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary ファックス (fakksu) Definition: 意味 fax machine; fax a device used to transmit and receive documents electronically over a telephone network. the act of sending or receiving such a document. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 送 (おく.る) – to
Understanding カーテン (kaaten) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary カーテン (kaaten) Definition: 意味 curtain a piece of material suspended at the top to form a screen, especially one hanging at a window to block out light or to provide privacy. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 窓 (まど)
Sweet and Simple: Understanding ジャム (jamu) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary ジャム (jamu) Definition: 意味 jam a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar typically eaten with bread or toast Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 食 (しょく) – food, eat 甘 (あま) – sweet 果 (か)
Mastering ハンドバッグ (handobaggu) – Your JLPT N4 Guide to “Handbag” JLPT N4 Vocabulary ハンドバッグ (handobaggu) Definition: 意味 handbag a small bag used for carrying personal items, typically by women a purse Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 手 (て) – hand 持 (もつ) – to hold 物 (もの) –
Mastering ごみ (gomi) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary 塵 (gomi) Definition: 意味 trash, garbage, refuse general term for discarded items or waste materials can refer to household waste, dust, or litter Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 塵 (ちり) – dust, trash 捨 (すてる) – to throw
Mastering ガス (gasu) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary ガス (gasu) Definition: 意味 gas Gas (as in natural gas, cooking gas, heating gas) Often refers to the utility itself Can also refer to a gaseous substance or vapor Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 火 (ひ) – fire
Understanding ガソリンスタンド (gasorin sutando) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary ガソリンスタンド (gasorin sutando) Definition: 意味 gas station; petrol station A facility where vehicles can be refueled with gasoline. Also commonly referred to as a petrol station or filling station. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 車 (くるま) –
Fueling Your Japanese: Understanding ガソリン (gasorin) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary ガソリン (gasorin) Definition: 意味 gasoline; petrol A flammable liquid fuel, typically derived from petroleum, used primarily in internal combustion engines (especially in vehicles). Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 車 (くるま) – car 道 (みち) –
Understanding ガラス (garasu) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary ガラス (garasu) Definition: 意味 glass A hard, transparent material typically used for windows, bottles, and other objects. A drinking vessel made of glass. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 窓 (まど) – window 割 (わる) – to break 物
Understanding エスカレーター (esukarētā) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary エスカレーター (esukarētā) Definition: 意味 escalator a moving staircase that carries people between floors in a building or station Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 階 (かい) – floor; story 駅 (えき) – station 上 (うえ) – up; above 下
Understanding アメリカ (Amerika) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary アメリカ (Amerika) Definition: 意味 America / USA United States of America a country in North America Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 国 (くに) – country 米 (べい) – rice; US 行 (い.く) – to go 大 (おお.きい) –
Understanding チェック (chekku) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary チェック (chekku) Definition: 意味 check; inspection; verification The act of examining something to confirm its accuracy, quality, or condition. Often used to refer to a quick review or inspection. It can also mean a ‘check mark’ (✓) used to indicate completion. Frequently combined with する
