JLPT N3: Understanding 明確 (meikaku) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 明確【めいかく】 (meikaku) Definition: 意味 clear, precise, definite Being distinct and easy to understand or recognize. Not vague or ambiguous. Clearly defined or stated. Type: Na-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 明 (めい) – bright, clear 確 (かく) – certain, […]
JLPT N3: Understanding 満足 (manzoku) – Satisfaction JLPT N3 Vocabulary 満足【まんぞく】 (manzoku) Definition: 意味 satisfaction; contentment The state of being content or pleased with something. Fulfillment of desires or expectations. Often used with する to form the verb “to be satisfied” (満足する). Type: Noun / する Verb Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adjectives
JLPT N3: Understanding 真っ赤 (makka) – Bright Red & More! JLPT N3 Vocabulary 真っ赤【まっか】 (makka) Definition: 意味 bright red; crimson Intensely red; completely red. Often implies a vivid, striking, or deep shade of red. Can also describe a flushed face due to embarrassment, anger, or fever. Type: な-adjective Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3
JLPT N3: Mastering 真面目 (majime) – Serious, Diligent, and Honest JLPT N3 Vocabulary 真面目【まじめ】 (majime) Definition: 意味 serious, diligent, honest Being earnest and not given to joking or frivolous behavior. Showing a conscientious and diligent attitude towards tasks. Having a sincere and upright character. Not lying or cheating; being truthful. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT
JLPT N3: Understanding 急速 (kyuusoku) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 急速【きゅうそく】 (kyuusoku) Definition: 意味 rapid; sudden; quick Refers to something happening or progressing very quickly. Often implies a significant or abrupt change in speed or state. Can function as a noun (急速な速さ), a na-adjective (急速な変化), or an adverb (急速に発展する). Type: Na-adjective, Noun, Adverb Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary
JLPT N3: Mastering 急激 (kyuugeki) – Rapid & Sudden Changes JLPT N3 Vocabulary 急激【きゅうげき】 (kyuugeki) Definition: 意味 rapid, sudden, drastic, sharp Expresses a sudden, swift, and intense change or action. Can describe things happening quickly and often with a strong impact. Used for significant and abrupt shifts in situations, conditions, or emotions. Type: な-adjective /
JLPT N3: Understanding 強力 (kyōryoku) – Powerful & Strong JLPT N3 Vocabulary 強力【きょうりょく】 (kyōryoku) Definition: 意味 Powerful, strong, effective Having immense strength or power. Capable of producing a significant effect. Being highly impactful and potent. Type: Noun, な-adjective Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 強 (つよ) – strong 力
JLPT N3: Mastering 高速 (kousoku) for Speed and Efficiency JLPT N3 Vocabulary 高速【こうそく】 (kousoku) Definition: 意味 high speed Refers to a state of moving or operating at a fast pace. Used to describe things that are quick, rapid, or express. Commonly appears in contexts of transportation, technology, and general efficiency. Type: Noun, Adjectival Noun (Na-adjective)
JLPT N3: Understanding 海外 (kaigai) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 海外【かいがい】 (kaigai) Definition: 意味 overseas; abroad A general term referring to countries or regions located across the sea from one’s own country. Often used to describe things, people, or activities happening in foreign lands. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related
JLPT N3: Understanding 邪魔 (jama) – Obstruction and Disturbance JLPT N3 Vocabulary 邪魔【じゃま】 (jama) Definition: 意味 Obstruction, hindrance, disturbance, bother An obstacle or impediment that blocks progress or makes a task or situation difficult. The act of bothering, interrupting, or getting in someone’s way, often causing inconvenience. Can describe a situation, person, or object causing
JLPT N3: Understanding 一般 (ippan) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 一般【いっぱん】 (ippan) Definition: 意味 general; common; ordinary; public Refers to something that is common or typical. Describes something that is widespread or universally applicable. Can also mean ‘the public’ or ‘ordinary people’. Type: Noun, Adjectival Noun (Na-adjective) Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adjectives Vocabulary List
JLPT N3: Understanding 意外 (igai) – Unexpected Surprises! JLPT N3 Vocabulary 意外【いがい】 (igai) Definition: 意味 Unexpected, surprising Used to express that something is contrary to one’s expectations or predictions. It can convey a sense of surprise, often when reality differs from anticipation. Can be used as a な-adjective (e.g., 意外な結果 – an unexpected result). Can
JLPT N3: Understanding 発明 (hatsumei) – The World of Inventions JLPT N3 Vocabulary 発明【はつめい】 (hatsumei) Definition: 意味 invention; discovery The act of creating something new that did not exist before, or finding something previously unknown. Can also refer to the invented object itself. Type: Noun (Suru verb) Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adjectives
JLPT N3: Understanding 激しい (hageshii) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 激しい【はげしい】 (hageshii) Definition: 意味 intense, violent, fierce, strong Describes something that is very strong, extreme, or forceful in nature. Can refer to strong emotions like anger, passion, or pain. Used for powerful natural phenomena such as rain, wind, or earthquakes. Also describes vigorous or intense actions and
JLPT N3: Understanding 不足 (fusoku) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 不足【ふそく】 (fusoku) Definition: 意味 lack, shortage, insufficiency A state where something is not enough Falling short of a required amount or standard Deficiency in quantity or quality Type: Noun, する-verb Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 不 (ふ) – not, un-
JLPT N3: Understanding 不利 (furi) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 不利【ふり】 (furi) Definition: 意味 disadvantage, unfavorable disadvantageous unfavorable unprofitable handicap drawback Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 不 (ふ) – not, un- 利 (り) – profit, advantage 弱 (じゃく) – weak 強 (きょう) – strong 悪 (あく) –
JLPT N3: Understanding 同一 (dōitsu) – “same,” “identical” JLPT N3 Vocabulary 同一【どういつ】 (dōitsu) Definition: 意味 same; identical; one and the same Being exactly alike or having no difference. Referring to the very same thing or person. Used to emphasize the lack of distinction between two or more things. Type: 名詞・形容動詞 Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N3: Mastering 新た (arata) – New Beginnings in Japanese! JLPT N3 Vocabulary 新た【あらた】 (arata) Definition: 意味 new, fresh, renewed Refers to something that has just been created or has recently appeared. It describes a state of being fresh, novel, or distinct from its previous form. Often used when implying a significant change, renewal, or
JLPT N4: Mastering 明らか (akiraka) – Clear, Obvious, Evident JLPT N3 Vocabulary 明らか【あきらか】 (akiraka) Definition: 意味 clear; obvious; evident; distinct Clearly visible or easily understood. Beyond doubt; unmistakable. Making something plain or distinct. Used to describe a situation, fact, or feeling that is easy to perceive or understand. Type: な-adjective Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N4: Expressing Disappointment with 残念 (zannen) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 残念【ざんねん】 (zannen) Definition: 意味 regrettable, disappointing Used to express feelings of regret or disappointment when something does not happen as expected or hoped. Can also convey a sense of pity or sorrow for someone else’s misfortune or an unfortunate situation. Often translated as “What a
