Understanding ビル (biru) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary ビル (biru) Definition: 意味 building, office building A large, modern structure, often used for offices, shops, or apartments. Refers specifically to a Western-style building or a multi-story structure. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 物 (もの) – thing, object […]
Understanding ベル (beru) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary ベル (beru) Definition: 意味 bell A device that produces a ringing sound. Often used for signaling, alarms, or as part of a telephone or bicycle. Can refer to the sound itself or the physical object. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words
Understanding アルコール (arukōru) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary アルコール (arukōru) Definition: 意味 alcohol; alcoholic drink A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid which is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks. Beverages containing ethanol; a drink containing alcohol. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4
Understanding アルバイト (Arubaito) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary アルバイト (arubaito) Definition: 意味 part-time job; side job A job, typically for supplementary income, not a full-time position. Refers to casual work or temporary employment. Often used in contrast to a regular employee (正社員 – seishain). Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign
Understanding アナウンサー (anaunsā) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary アナウンサー (anaunsā) Definition: 意味 announcer A person who presents programs on radio or television. A broadcaster or newscaster. Often involves reading news, giving commentary, or hosting shows. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 聞 (ぶん, きく) – to hear,
Understanding アジア (Ajia) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary アジア (Ajia) Definition: 意味 Asia A continent comprising a large part of the Earth’s landmass Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 国 (くに) – country 東 (ひがし) – east 西 (にし) – west 南 (みなみ) – south 北 (きた)
Understanding アクセサリー (akusesarī) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary アクセサリー (akusesarī) Definition: 意味 accessory An item of dress, usually decorative, that is worn or carried to complement a person’s outfit. Common examples include jewelry, watches, handbags, scarves, and belts. These items add a personal touch and style to clothing. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4
Understanding アフリカ (Afurika) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary アフリカ (Afurika) Definition: 意味 Africa The continent of Africa. One of the seven continents of the world. Located primarily in the Eastern Hemisphere. And the Southern Hemisphere. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 国 (くに) – country 人 (ひと)
Understanding ズボン (zubon) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary ズボン (zubon) Definition: 意味 trousers; pants A piece of clothing that covers the legs and waist. Worn on the lower body. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 服 (ふく) – clothes 着 (きる) – to wear 買 (かう) –
Mastering ゼロ (Zero) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary Guide JLPT N5 Vocabulary ゼロ (zero) Definition: 意味 zero the number zero; nothing; nil; a complete absence of something Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 円 (えん) – yen 点 (てん) – point 本 (ほん) – counter for long, cylindrical objects/books View
Mastering ワイシャツ (Waishatsu) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary for Dress Shirts JLPT N5 Vocabulary ワイシャツ (waishatsu) Definition: 意味 dress shirt a collared shirt, often worn with a tie typically for formal or business occasions derived from “white shirt” Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 服 (ふく) – clothes 白 (しろ)
Mastering トイレ (toire) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary for Restrooms JLPT N5 Vocabulary トイレ (toire) Definition: 意味 toilet; restroom; lavatory A room or facility containing a toilet bowl. Primarily used for urination and defecation. Refers to both public and private facilities. An essential word for daily life and travel in Japan. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5
Understanding テスト (tesuto) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary テスト (tesuto) Definition: 意味 test; exam An assessment designed to measure knowledge, skill, or aptitude. Often used in educational settings to evaluate student understanding. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 学 (がく) – learn; study 校 (こう) – school
Mastering テレビ (terebi) – Your Guide to “Television” in JLPT N5 JLPT N5 Vocabulary テレビ (terebi) Definition: 意味 television, TV set An electronic device used to display broadcast moving images and sound. A common household appliance for entertainment and information. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 見 (みる) –
Understanding テープレコーダー (Teepurekoodaa) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary テープレコーダー (teepurekoodaa) Definition: 意味 tape recorder An electronic device used for recording and playing back audio on magnetic tape. Commonly used for recording voices, music, or other sounds. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 聞 (きく) – to listen
Understanding テープ (tēpu) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary テープ (tēpu) Definition: 意味 tape A strip of material used for various purposes. Commonly refers to adhesive tape for sticking things together. Can also mean recording tape for audio or video. Or a measuring tape for determining length. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag:
Understanding テーブル (tēburu) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary テーブル (tēburu) Definition: 意味 table A piece of furniture with a flat top surface and one or more legs, used for various activities. It is commonly used for eating, working, studying, or placing items in homes, offices, and restaurants. As a loanword, it is written
Understanding タクシー (takushī) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary タクシー (takushī) Definition: 意味 taxi a vehicle for hire, driven by a chauffeur, and charging by distance or time Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 車 (くるま) – car 行 (いく) – to go 駅 (えき) – station View
Understanding ストーブ (sutoobu) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary ストーブ (sutoobu) Definition: 意味 stove; heater A heating appliance, often portable, used to warm a room or space. Typically refers to a freestanding heating unit, not a cooking range. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 火 (ひ) – fire
Mastering スリッパ (Surippa) – Your Guide to Japanese Slippers (JLPT N5) JLPT N5 Vocabulary スリッパ (surippa) Definition: 意味 slippers A type of soft, comfortable footwear worn indoors, especially in Japanese homes, schools, and some offices. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 大 (おお) – big 買 (かい) – buy
