JLPT N1: Understanding ユニフォーム (yunifoomu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ユニフォーム (yunifoomu) Definition: 意味 uniform A standard set of clothes worn by members of an organization or group. A distinctive set of clothes worn by members of the same organization or body, or by children attending certain schools. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign […]
JLPT N1: Understanding ユニーク (uniiku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ユニーク (uniiku) Definition: 意味 unique; distinctive one of a kind; special notable for being unlike anything else having no equal or equivalent Type: Noun / Na-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 個 (こ) – individual 特 (とく) – special 独 (どく) –
JLPT N1: Understanding ヤング (yangu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ヤング (yangu) Definition: 意味 young people; youth Refers to young individuals or the younger generation collectively. Often used in a slightly casual or media context, such as in marketing or popular culture. Can also describe something new, fresh, or geared towards youth, highlighting its contemporary relevance. Type:
JLPT N1: Understanding モニター (monitaa) JLPT N1 Vocabulary モニター (monitaa) Definition: 意味 Monitor (screen, observer, or participant) A display screen for computers, televisions, or other electronic devices. A device or system used to observe, check, or record data or conditions, often for surveillance or medical purposes. A person who observes, supervises, or evaluates something, such
JLPT N1: Understanding モーテル (mōteru) JLPT N1 Vocabulary モーテル (mōteru) Definition: 意味 motel A type of lodging establishment, typically found near major roads. Primarily caters to motorists, offering convenient access to rooms. Often includes amenities like parking directly outside the room. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 旅 (たび)
JLPT N1: Understanding メンテナンス (mentenansu) – What “Maintenance” Means in Japanese JLPT N1 Vocabulary メンテナンス (mentenansu) Definition: 意味 Maintenance; upkeep; servicing The act of keeping equipment, machinery, or systems in good working order through regular checks, repairs, and preservation activities. It can also refer to the effort required to preserve or continue a good state,
JLPT N1: Understanding メロディー (Merodī) – Melody in Japanese JLPT N1 Vocabulary メロディー (merodī) Definition: 意味 melody, tune A sequence of single musical notes that is musically satisfying and often memorable. The principal part in a piece of harmonious music, often sung or played. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related
JLPT N1: Understanding メリット (Meritto) JLPT N1 Vocabulary メリット (meritto) Definition: 意味 merit, advantage, benefit An advantage or strong point; a positive aspect. A benefit or gain obtained from something. The positive features or upsides of a situation, plan, or object. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 利 (り)
JLPT N1: Understanding メディカ (medika) – Medical & Healthcare JLPT N1 Vocabulary メディカ (medika) Definition: 意味 Medical; Healthcare Refers to medicine, medical science, or medical services/systems. Often used in compounds or to describe things related to health and medicine. Can also be a shortened form of medical institution or medical treatment. Type: Noun Level: JLPT
JLPT N1: Understanding メディア (media) JLPT N1 Vocabulary メディア (media) Definition: 意味 media; mass media various means of communication, such as television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and the internet, that reach or influence a large number of people; encompasses both traditional and digital forms of media. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words
JLPT N1: Unraveling the 「メカニズム」 (Mechanism) JLPT N1 Vocabulary メカニズム (mekanizumu) Definition: 意味 mechanism; system; structure The way something works or operates; The underlying process or system that causes a particular effect; The structure or arrangement of parts within a machine or system; Often used to describe complex processes in science, technology, or society. Type:
JLPT N1: Understanding メーカー (mékā) JLPT N1 Vocabulary メーカー (mékā) Definition: 意味 manufacturer, maker, producer A company or entity that produces goods or services. Often used to refer to a specific brand or company in an industry. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 製 (せい) – manufacture, make 造
JLPT N1: Understanding ムード (muudo) – Mood & Atmosphere JLPT N1 Vocabulary ムード (muudo) Definition: 意味 Mood; atmosphere The overall feeling or state of mind of a person or group. The prevailing emotional tone or general feeling of a place, event, or situation. Often used to describe a specific ambiance or emotional quality. Can refer
JLPT N1: Understanding ミュージック (myuujikku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ミュージック (myuujikku) Definition: 意味 music The art of arranging sounds in time to produce a composition through melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre; musical sounds in general Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 音 (おと) – sound 楽 (がく) – music, comfort
JLPT N1: Understanding ミスプリント (misupurinto) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ミスプリント (misupurinto) Definition: 意味 misprint a printing error a typographical error an error in printed text Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 印 (いん) – print, stamp 刷 (さつ) – print, brush 誤 (ご) – mistake, error 字 (じ) – character,
JLPT N1: Understanding ミス (misu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ミス (misu) Definition: 意味 mistake; error An unintentional act or omission that results in an incorrect or undesirable outcome. A fault or error in judgment, action, or calculation. (In sports) An unforced error or a foul. Often used casually in daily conversation. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Understanding マッチポイント (Match Point) JLPT N1 Vocabulary マッチポイント (matchi pointo) Definition: 意味 match point The point in a game or match where a player or team can win by scoring the next point. A crucial moment in a competition where one side is on the verge of victory. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Understanding マッチ (macchi) – More Than Just a Match! JLPT N1 Vocabulary マッチ (macchi) Definition: 意味 Match (stick or game); to suit/match 1. A small stick of wood or cardboard tipped with a chemical substance, used for lighting a fire (matchstick). 2. A game or competition (e.g., a sports match, boxing match). 3.
JLPT N1: Understanding マッサージ (massāji) JLPT N1 Vocabulary マッサージ (massāji) Definition: 意味 massage A therapeutic treatment involving the manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues of the body. Typically to improve health or well-being. The act of rubbing and kneading a person’s body to relieve tension or pain. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N1: Understanding マスコミ (masukomi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary マスコミ (masukomi) Definition: 意味 Mass media; the media A shortened form of マスコミュニケーション (mass communication). Refers to various communication forms that reach a large audience, such as television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and the internet. Often used to describe the industry and people involved in disseminating information to
