Fueling Your Japanese: Understanding ガソリン (gasorin) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary ガソリン (gasorin) Definition: 意味 gasoline; petrol A flammable liquid fuel, typically derived from petroleum, used primarily in internal combustion engines (especially in vehicles). Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 車 (くるま) – car 道 (みち) – […]
Understanding ガラス (garasu) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary ガラス (garasu) Definition: 意味 glass A hard, transparent material typically used for windows, bottles, and other objects. A drinking vessel made of glass. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 窓 (まど) – window 割 (わる) – to break 物
Understanding エスカレーター (esukarētā) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary エスカレーター (esukarētā) Definition: 意味 escalator a moving staircase that carries people between floors in a building or station Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 階 (かい) – floor; story 駅 (えき) – station 上 (うえ) – up; above 下
Understanding アメリカ (Amerika) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary アメリカ (Amerika) Definition: 意味 America / USA United States of America a country in North America Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 国 (くに) – country 米 (べい) – rice; US 行 (い.く) – to go 大 (おお.きい) –
Understanding チェック (chekku) – JLPT N4 Vocabulary JLPT N4 Vocabulary チェック (chekku) Definition: 意味 check; inspection; verification The act of examining something to confirm its accuracy, quality, or condition. Often used to refer to a quick review or inspection. It can also mean a ‘check mark’ (✓) used to indicate completion. Frequently combined with する
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
