Master JLPT N1 vocabulary with detailed word lists, meanings, example sentences, and usage notes. Boost your Japanese skills and prepare effectively for the N1 exam.
JLPT N1 Vocabulary: Mastering 歴然 (rekizen) – Obvious, Clear, Evident JLPT N1 Vocabulary 歴然 【れきぜん】 (rekizen) Definition: 意味 obvious, clear, evident clearly distinguishable or apparent; undeniably evident; starkly visible, leaving no doubt Type: な-adjective, Adverb Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 歴 (れき) – history, curriculum vitae 然 (ぜん) […]
JLPT N1: Understanding 冷淡 (reitan) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 冷淡 【れいたん】 (reitan) Definition: 意味 cold, indifferent lack of warmth or sympathy showing no interest or concern apathetic unsympathetic Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 冷 (れい) – cold 淡 (たん) – faint, light 情 (じょう) – emotion,
JLPT N1: Understanding 零細 (reisai) – Small-scale and Insignificant JLPT N1 Vocabulary 零細 【れいさい】 (reisai) Definition: 意味 insignificant, petty, minute (in scale) Being extremely small in scale or size, especially in business or organizations. Of trivial importance; insignificant or petty. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji
JLPT N1: Understanding 冷酷 (reikoku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 冷酷 【れいこく】 (reikoku) Definition: 意味 cruel, ruthless, heartless, cold-hearted Lacking warmth, compassion, or sympathy Showing no mercy or empathy towards others Acting in a harsh, severe, or unfeeling manner Uncaring about the suffering or feelings of others Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Understanding 良質 (ryōshitsu) – Good Quality JLPT N1 Vocabulary 良質 【りょうしつ】 (ryōshitsu) Definition: 意味 good quality; fine quality Describing something that is of a high standard Possessing superior attributes or characteristics Indicating excellence in nature or condition Type: Noun, な-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 良
JLPT N1: Understanding 良好 (ryoukou) – Good, Favorable, Satisfactory JLPT N1 Vocabulary 良好 【りょうこう】 (ryoukou) Definition: 意味 Good; Favorable; Satisfactory describes a state or condition that is positive, pleasing, or satisfactory often used for objective evaluations of conditions, results, or quality Type: Adjectival Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related
JLPT N1: Understanding 弱気 (yowaki) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 弱気 【よわき】 (yowaki) Definition: 意味 timidness; faintheartedness; weak attitude A state of being weak-spirited, timid, or fainthearted. Lacking courage or confidence; easily discouraged. Having a pessimistic outlook or being easily intimidated. Type: Noun, な-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 弱
JLPT N1: Mastering 緩やか (Yuruyaka) – Gentle, Gradual, and Loose JLPT N1 Vocabulary 緩やか 【ゆるやか】 (yuruyaka) Definition: 意味 gentle, loose, gradual, lenient, slow Describes something not steep or sharp, like a slope or curve. Indicates movement or change happening slowly and gradually. Refers to rules or regulations that are not strict, but rather lenient. Can
JLPT N1: Mastering 有力 (yūryoku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 有力 【ゆうりょく】 (yūryoku) Definition: 意味 influential; powerful; promising; strong; likely Having power, influence, or strength Being promising or having high potential Being probable or likely to happen Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 有 (ゆう) – exist, have
JLPT N1: Mastering 有望 (yūbō) – Promising Futures JLPT N1 Vocabulary 有望 【ゆうぼう】 (yūbō) Definition: 意味 promising, hopeful having good prospects for success or development likely to turn out well; showing signs of future excellence full of promise Type: Noun, な-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 有 (ゆう)
JLPT N1: Understanding 優美 (yūbi) – Grace and Elegance JLPT N1 Vocabulary 優美 【ゆうび】 (yūbi) Definition: 意味 grace, elegance, refined beauty Possessing refined beauty and grace in form, movement, or appearance. Characterized by elegance, delicacy, and a pleasing aesthetic quality. Type: な形容詞 / 名詞 Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related
JLPT N1: Mastering 有数 (yūshū) – Prominent & Leading JLPT N1 Vocabulary 有数 【ゆうすう】 (yūshū) Definition: 意味 prominent, leading, one of the best Refers to something that is among the best or most distinguished within a group or field. Often used to describe a person, place, or thing that stands out due to its excellence
JLPT N1: Understanding 勇敢 (yūkan) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 勇敢 【ゆうかん】 (yūkan) Definition: 意味 bravery, courage, heroic showing courage intrepidity heroic deeds Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 勇 (いさむ) – courage 敢 (あえて) – dare 敵 (てき) – enemy 戦 (いくさ) – war 挑 (いどむ) –
JLPT N1: Understanding 有益 (yūeki) – Beneficial and Useful JLPT N1 Vocabulary 有益 【ゆうえき】 (yūeki) Definition: 意味 beneficial, profitable, useful Having a positive effect or outcome; something that brings advantage or profit. Conducive to well-being, progress, or success; advantageous. Refers to something that is of value or help to someone or something. Type: Na-adjective /
JLPT N1: Understanding 憂鬱 (yuuutsu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 憂鬱 【ゆううつ】 (yuuutsu) Definition: 意味 melancholy; depression; gloom a state of low spirits or deep sadness, often without a clear cause gloominess or dejection of the mind feeling down or depressed Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 憂
JLPT N1: Understanding 物好き (monozuki) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 物好き 【ものずき】 (monozuki) Definition: 意味 curiosity; eccentricity; peculiar taste The state of being unusually curious, having peculiar tastes or hobbies, or being interested in strange things. Type: Noun, Adjective (na-adjective) Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 物 (もの) – thing 好
JLPT N1: Understanding 猛烈 (mōretsu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 猛烈 【もうれつ】 (mōretsu) Definition: 意味 fierce, intense, violent, tremendous, raging Expresses a very high degree of something, often indicating extreme force, speed, or enthusiasm. Can describe weather (fierce wind, violent storm), effort (intense study, tremendous attack), emotions (raging anger), or speed (tremendous speed). Type: な-adjective, Adverb Level:
JLPT N1: Understanding 綿密 (menmitsu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 綿密 【めんみつ】 (menmitsu) Definition: 意味 detailed, careful, thorough being extremely detailed, careful, and thorough, paying close attention to every small aspect, often used to describe plans, investigations, or preparations Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 綿 (めん) –
JLPT N1: Understanding 明朗 (meirou) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 明朗 【めいろう】 (meirou) Definition: 意味 cheerful, bright, open-hearted describes a person’s personality or disposition as bright, optimistic, and without gloom can also refer to a situation, atmosphere, or sound that is clear, distinct, and without ambiguity or dullness implies an open, frank, and straightforward manner or view
JLPT N1: Understanding 明瞭 (meiryō) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 明瞭 【めいりょう】 (meiryō) Definition: 意味 clear; distinct; obvious Something that is easy to understand, see, or hear. Without ambiguity or obscurity. Being easily perceived or grasped. Clearly stated or expressed. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 明 (めい)
