JLPT N3: Understanding パンツ (pantsu) JLPT N3 Vocabulary パンツ (pantsu) Definition: 意味 pants; underwear A general term for trousers or pants, worn on the lower half of the body. Refers to underwear (briefs, panties, boxers). Often used casually or for children’s clothing, when referring to trousers. Can sometimes imply ‘shorts’ depending on context. Type: Noun […]
JLPT N3: Understanding ハンサム (handsome) JLPT N3 Vocabulary ハンサム (hansamu) Definition: 意味 handsome attractive and good-looking (for men) well-proportioned and refined in appearance used to describe a man’s physical attractiveness Type: な-adjective Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 男 (おとこ) – man 顔 (かお) – face 見 (み) – to see
Understanding パッケージ (pakkeeji) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary パッケージ (pakkeeji) Definition: 意味 package The container or wrapping material used to enclose and protect goods. A bundle of items, often sold together as a single unit. In computing, a collection of software programs or files distributed together. A travel plan or tour that includes
Understanding パック (pakku) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary パック (pakku) Definition: 意味 Package; Pack; Mask (facial) A container or wrapping for goods, often for food or drinks (e.g., milk carton, pre-packaged meal). A beauty product like a ‘face pack’ or ‘facial mask’ for skincare. Denotes a set or bundle of items, such as
Understanding バッグ (baggu) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary バッグ (baggu) Definition: 意味 bag A common item for carrying personal belongings such as books, clothes, or groceries. Refers to various types of bags, including handbags, backpacks, shopping bags, etc. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 物 (もの) –
Understanding パターン (patān) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary パターン (patān) Definition: 意味 pattern, design, type A repeated decorative design. A regular and intelligible form or sequence discernible in the way in which something happens or is done. A model or design used as a guide in making something. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3
Understanding バス (basu) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary (basu) Definition: 意味 bus A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, typically along a fixed route. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 車 (くるま) – car, vehicle 駅 (えき) – station 道 (みち) – road, way 乗 (のる)
Mastering バケツ (baketsu) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary バケツ (baketsu) Definition: 意味 bucket a cylindrical open container, typically made of metal or plastic, with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids or other materials. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 水 (みず) – water 物 (もの)
Mastering バイバイ (baibai) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary バイバイ (baibai) Definition: 意味 Bye-bye, Goodbye (informal) An informal way to say goodbye, often used among friends, family, or with children. Derived directly from the English “bye-bye”, making it easy to remember. Type: Interjection Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 去
Mastering バイオリン (baiorin) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary バイオリン (baiorin) Definition: 意味 violin A string instrument played with a bow, known for its high-pitched sound. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 音 (おと) – sound 楽 (がく) – music 手 (て) – hand 聞 (きく) – to
Understanding パーセント (paasento) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary パーセント (paasento) Definition: 意味 percent a hundredth part percentage rate per hundred Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 百 (ひゃく) – hundred 分 (ぶん) – part, portion 率 (りつ) – rate, ratio 量 (りょう) – quantity, amount 割 (わり)
Understanding バーゲン (bāgen) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary バーゲン (bāgen) Definition: 意味 bargain; sale A special offer where goods are sold at a reduced price. An event where items are sold cheaper than their original price, often to clear inventory. Used to refer to a discount or a store-wide sale. Often seen during
Mastering ノック (nokku) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary ノック (nokku) Definition: 意味 knock The act of striking a hard surface with a part of the hand or an object to attract attention or signal entry. A sound made by striking a door, table, etc. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign
Mastering ノート (nōto) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary ノート (nōto) Definition: 意味 notebook; notes A book of blank pages for writing notes in. Written or typed remarks that record information or ideas. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 書 (かく) – to write 本 (ほん) – book
Mastering ネックレス (Nekkuressu) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary ネックレス (nekkuressu) Definition: 意味 necklace an ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or links worn around the neck for decoration. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 首 (くび) – neck 飾 (かざる) – decorate, ornament 金 (きん) –
Understanding ナンバー (nanbaa) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary ナンバー (nanbaa) Definition: 意味 number a numeral or a set of numerals used to identify something or indicate a quantity a specific issue of a magazine or periodical, often denoting its sequence refers to various types of numerical identifiers like phone numbers, registration numbers, or
Mastering ナイフ (Naifu): Your Guide to ‘Knife’ in Japanese – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary ナイフ (naifu) Definition: 意味 knife A sharp-edged tool typically used for cutting, slicing, or spreading. Commonly refers to a Western-style knife used for dining or cooking, as opposed to a traditional Japanese 包丁 (hōchō). Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3
Understanding トンネル (tonneru) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary トンネル (tonneru) Definition: 意味 tunnel An underground or underwater passage for roads, railways, or other purposes. A passage through a mountain or under an obstacle. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 道 (みち) – road, path 山 (やま) –
Understanding トランプ (toranpu) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary トランプ (toranpu) Definition: 意味 playing cards A deck of cards used for various card games. The act of playing card games. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 遊 (あそぶ) – to play 楽 (たのしい) – fun, easy 札 (ふだ)
Understanding ドラマ (dorama) – JLPT N3 Vocabulary JLPT N3 Vocabulary ドラマ (dorama) Definition: 意味 drama A television series or stage play known for its dramatic content. Can also refer to a dramatic event or situation in real life. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 見 (み) – see, watch
