JLPT N1: Understanding セックス (sekku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary セックス (sekku) Definition: 意味 Sex sexual intercourse, the act of sex biological sex (male/female) gender sex drive, libido sex appeal Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 性 (せい) – sex, gender, nature 愛 (あい) – love, affection 欲 (よく) – desire, […]
JLPT N1: Demystifying 「セクション」 (sekushon) JLPT N1 Vocabulary セクション (sekushon) Definition: 意味 section; division; segment A distinct part or division of a whole, such as a chapter in a book, a department in a company, or a segment of an article. Often used in professional or academic contexts. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N1: Understanding スラックス (surakkusu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary スラックス (surakkusu) Definition: 意味 slacks; trousers A type of formal or semi-formal pants, often made of fabric like wool or cotton blends. Typically worn for business, special occasions, or smart casual attire. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 服 (ふく) –
JLPT N1: Mastering スペース (supēsu) – Space & Room JLPT N1 Vocabulary スペース (supēsu) Definition: 意味 space; room; area An empty area or volume; a place where something can be put. The unbounded three-dimensional extent in which objects and events occur and have relative position and direction. Room or opportunity for something. Type: Noun Level:
JLPT N1: Mastering スプリング (supuringu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary スプリング (supuringu) Definition: 意味 spring (season, coil, jump) The season between winter and summer. A coiled elastic device that regains its shape when stretched or compressed. The act of springing or jumping. Can also refer to a mattress spring or a spring mechanism in various devices. Type:
JLPT N1: Understanding ストロボ (sutorobo) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ストロボ (sutorobo) Definition: 意味 strobe light; flash A device that produces regular, intense flashes of light. Commonly used in photography to illuminate subjects. Can also refer to the intense, momentary light itself. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 光 (ひかり) –
JLPT N1: Mastering ストロー (sutoroo) – The Japanese Word for “Straw” JLPT N1 Vocabulary ストロー (sutoroo) Definition: 意味 straw A thin tube used for drinking liquids. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 飲 (いん) – drink 水 (すい) – water 口 (こう) – mouth 買 (かい) – buy 店
JLPT N1: Understanding ストレス (sutoresu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ストレス (sutoresu) Definition: 意味 stress Mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Can refer to pressure, strain, or burden. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji
JLPT N1: Mastering ストック (sutokku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ストック (sutokku) Definition: 意味 stock; reserve; inventory A supply or quantity of something accumulated or available for future use. To store or keep in reserve. Inventory of goods. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 貯 (チョ) – store, save 蓄 (チク)
JLPT N1: Understanding スト (Suto) JLPT N1 Vocabulary スト (suto) Definition: 意味 strike Short for ストライキ (sutoraiki), referring to a labor strike or work stoppage by employees. This is done to demand concessions or protest working conditions. Also short for ストライク (sutoraiku), commonly used in sports like baseball. In baseball, it denotes a pitched ball
JLPT N1: Understanding ステータス (suteetasu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary (suteetasu) Definition: 意味 status; state; position Social standing, position, or rank within a group or society. The current state or condition of something, often used in technical, gaming, or relationship contexts. Often refers to one’s social or professional standing. Can also indicate the operational state of a
JLPT N1: Understanding スチーム (suchiimu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary スチーム (suchiimu) Definition: 意味 steam Vaporized water, especially when used for heating, cooking, or power generation. Can refer to a steam iron, steam cleaner, or steamed dishes/food. Often used in compound words to describe things that use or produce steam. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N1: Understanding スタジオ (sutajio) JLPT N1 Vocabulary スタジオ (sutajio) Definition: 意味 studio a room or building where an artist, photographer, or musician works a room or building where films, television programs, or radio shows are produced a company that produces films, television programs, or records Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign
JLPT N1: Understanding シンポジウム (shinpōjiumu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary シンポジウム (shinpōjiumu) Definition: 意味 symposium a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject a formal meeting at which several speakers deliver short addresses on a topic or on related topics and then answer questions from the audience Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign
JLPT N1: Understanding ショック (shokku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ショック (shokku) Definition: 意味 shock A sudden, disturbing or surprising event or experience. A strong emotional reaction, often negative, to something unexpected. A state of mental or emotional disturbance caused by a sudden, unpleasant event. Often used with verbs like 「ショックを受ける」 (to receive/undergo shock) or 「ショックを与える」 (to
JLPT N1: Mastering ショー (shō) – Beyond the Stage JLPT N1 Vocabulary ショー (shō) Definition: 意味 show; performance; exhibition A public display or performance, often for entertainment. An organized event where products, art, or skills are exhibited. A television or radio program. A fashion show, car show, etc. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N1: Understanding ジャンル (janru) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ジャンル (janru) Definition: 意味 genre A category or type, especially in art, music, literature, or film. A field or area of expertise/interest. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 種 (しゅ) – kind, sort, seed 類 (るい) – kind, sort, class 区
JLPT N1: Understanding ジャンボ (janbo) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ジャンボ (janbo) Definition: 意味 jumbo; large-sized; giant Originating from English ‘jumbo’, this word is used to describe something of exceptionally large size or scale. It can function as a noun (e.g., ジャンボ機 – jumbo jet) or as a な-adjective (e.g., ジャンボな宝くじ – jumbo lottery). Type: Noun /
JLPT N1: Mastering ジャンプ (Janpu) – The Art of Jumping in Japanese JLPT N1 Vocabulary ジャンプ (janpu) Definition: 意味 jump; leap The act of pushing oneself off a surface into the air. A sudden, upward or forward movement, typically using one’s legs. Often used in sports or to overcome an obstacle. Type: Noun Level: JLPT
JLPT N1: Understanding ジャンパー (janpaa) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ジャンパー (janpaa) Definition: 意味 jumper; jacket; blouson A type of casual outerwear, often short and fitted, worn over other clothing, typically for warmth or protection. A jacket or blouson. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 着 (きる) – to wear 服
