JLPT N1: Unlocking 「インスピレーション」 (Inspiration) JLPT N1 Vocabulary インスピレーション (Insupirēshon) Definition: 意味 Inspiration A sudden brilliant idea or a mental stimulus. The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. An awakening of thought or feeling; an enlivening influence. Often leads to new ideas, artistic creations, or innovative […]
JLPT N1: Understanding イラスト (irasuto) JLPT N1 Vocabulary イラスト (irasuto) Definition: 意味 illustration, drawing, picture A picture or drawing used to explain or decorate something, often found in books, magazines, or websites. It refers specifically to a graphic or visual representation. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 絵 (え)
JLPT N1: Mastering アンコール (Anko-ru) JLPT N1 Vocabulary アンコール (anko-ru) Definition: 意味 encore A request from the audience for an additional performance. A repeated or extra performance given in response to an audience’s demand. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 演 (えん) – performance 聴 (ちょう) – listen 衆
JLPT N1: Understanding アンケート (ankeeto) JLPT N1 Vocabulary アンケート (ankeeto) Definition: 意味 questionnaire; survey A set of questions used to gather information from a group of people. A research method for collecting data from a target group. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 調 (ちょう) – investigate; tune 査
JLPT N1: Understanding アルミ (arumi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary アルミ (arumi) Definition: 意味 aluminum A lightweight, silvery-white metallic element. Often used in manufacturing, construction, and packaging due to its properties. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 金 (きん) – metal, gold 属 (ぞく) – belong, kind 軽 (かるい) – light
JLPT N1: Understanding アルカリ (Alkali) JLPT N1 Vocabulary アルカリ (arukari) Definition: 意味 alkali; alkaline A base substance that neutralizes acids and typically forms salts with them. Having the properties of an alkali; basic. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 酸 (さん) – acid 性 (せい) – nature, property 化
JLPT N1: Understanding アラブ (Arabu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary アラブ (Arabu) Definition: 意味 Arab; Arabic refers to the Arab people related to the Arab world, culture, or language Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 諸 (しょ) – various, many 語 (ご) – language, word 文 (ぶん) – writing, sentence, culture
JLPT N1: Understanding アマチュア (amachua) JLPT N1 Vocabulary アマチュア (amachua) Definition: 意味 amateur A person who engages in an activity, especially a sport, as a pastime rather than as a profession. Lacking professional skill or expertise; not professional. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 専 (せん) – specialty 職
JLPT N1: Mastering 「アピール」 (Apīru) – To Appeal, Assert, or Attract JLPT N1 Vocabulary アピール (apīru) Definition: 意味 appeal; attraction; assertion To express one’s thoughts or feelings strongly to others, seeking understanding or support. To draw attention or interest; to highlight one’s strengths or attractive qualities. To make a case or present an argument persuasively.
JLPT N1: Understanding アップ (appu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary アップ (appu) Definition: 意味 Up; Increase; Close-up; Warm-up Refers to an upward movement, an increase in quantity, quality, or level. Also used for a close-up shot in photography or film. Can mean a warm-up exercise before sports or performance. Often used to denote improvement, enhancement, or making
JLPT N1: Mastering アクセル (akuseru) – The Accelerator JLPT N1 Vocabulary アクセル (akuseru) Definition: 意味 accelerator, gas pedal The pedal in a vehicle that is pressed to increase its speed. A device that controls the speed of an engine or machine. Figuratively, something that speeds up a process or action. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1
JLPT N2: Understanding レンタル (rentaru) JLPT N2 Vocabulary レンタル (rentaru) Definition: 意味 Rental; To rent The act of borrowing something for a specified period, typically in exchange for payment or a fee. It is a common loanword (katakana) from English “rental”. Often used for cars, DVDs, clothes, event venues, and more. Type: Noun Level: JLPT
JLPT N2: Understanding ロビー (robii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ロビー (robii) Definition: 意味 lobby; foyer The entrance hall or waiting area of a building, such as a hotel, theater, or office building. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 建 (たて) – build; building 物 (もの) – thing; object 館 (かん)
JLPT N2: Understanding ロケット (roketto) – Rocket JLPT N2 Vocabulary ロケット (roketto) Definition: 意味 rocket a vehicle or device designed to propel itself into space or through the air using thrust typically carrying satellites, spacecraft, or warheads Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 空 (そら) – sky 飛 (とぶ)
JLPT N2: Understanding ローマ字 (Rōmaji) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ローマ字 (rōmaji) Definition: 意味 Romanization, Roman letters The system of writing Japanese using the Roman (Latin) alphabet. Often used for inputting Japanese on keyboards. Also used for signs, brand names, and for learners. A way to transcribe Japanese sounds for those unfamiliar with hiragana and katakana. Type:
JLPT N2: Understanding ロープウェイ (Rōpuwei) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ロープウェイ (rōpuwei) Definition: 意味 ropeway; cable car A system of cabins suspended from a moving cable, used for transporting passengers, often in mountainous areas. Also known as a gondola lift. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 山 (やま) – mountain 乗
JLPT N2: Understanding ロープ (roopu) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ロープ (roopu) Definition: 意味 rope A strong, thick cord. Typically made of twisted strands of fiber. Such as hemp, cotton, or synthetic materials like nylon or polyester. Commonly used for tying, binding, pulling, lifting, securing, or climbing. Often found in activities like sailing, climbing, construction, and camping.
JLPT N2: Mastering レンタカー (Rentakā) – Your Guide to Rental Cars in Japan JLPT N2 Vocabulary レンタカー (rentakā) Definition: 意味 rental car, rent-a-car A vehicle rented for a specified period, typically for travel or temporary use. A car available for hire from a rental agency. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words
JLPT N2: Understanding レンズ (renzu) – The Japanese Word for Lens JLPT N2 Vocabulary レンズ (renzu) Definition: 意味 lens A piece of transparent material, typically glass, with at least one curved surface, that is used to converge or diverge parallel rays of light and to form an image. Used in various devices such as cameras,
JLPT N2: Mastering レディー (redii) – Understanding “Lady” and “Ready” JLPT N2 Vocabulary レディー (redii) Definition: 意味 Lady / Ready A polite or formal term for a woman; often used when referring to women collectively or in specific contexts like “ladies first.” Used as a direct translation of “ready,” typically in commands or signals, signifying
