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: Mastering 強硬 (Kyoukou) – Firm & Unyielding JLPT N1 Vocabulary 強硬 【きょうこう】 (kyoukou) Definition: 意味 firm; strong; unyielding uncompromising or rigid in one’s stance or attitude showing strong determination and resistance taking a hard-line approach Type: Noun, な-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 強 (きょう) – […]
JLPT N1: Mastering 窮屈 (kyuukutsu) – Cramped, Stiff, Uncomfortable JLPT N1 Vocabulary 窮屈 【きゅうくつ】 (kyuukutsu) Definition: 意味 cramped; tight; stiff; uncomfortable Describes a physical space that is cramped or narrow, lacking sufficient room or space. Refers to a social situation where one feels restricted or constrained by rules, customs, or expectations. Expresses a feeling of
JLPT N1: Understanding 急遽 (kyūkyo) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 急遽 【きゅうきょ】 (kyūkyo) Definition: 意味 urgently; suddenly; on short notice Indicating that something happened or was done without much prior planning or warning, often due to an unforeseen circumstance. It conveys a sense of haste and unexpectedness. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives
JLPT N1: Understanding 華奢 (kasha) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 華奢 【かしゃ】 (kasha) Definition: 意味 Delicate; slender; fragile Describes a person’s build as slender and graceful, or petite and delicate. Refers to an object being fine, fragile, or easily broken due to its delicate structure. Less commonly, it can imply something luxurious or showy. Type: な-adjective, Noun
JLPT N1: Understanding 生真面目 (kimajime) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 生真面目 【きまじめ】 (kimajime) Definition: 意味 too serious; diligent; earnest; straight-laced Refers to someone who is excessively serious, diligent, earnest, or straight-laced in their approach to things, sometimes to the point of being inflexible or lacking a sense of humor. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N1: Mastering 気紛れ (kimagure) – Understanding Fickle Personalities JLPT N1 Vocabulary 気紛れ 【きまぐれ】 (kimagure) Definition: 意味 fickle, whimsical, capricious Changing one’s mind often without clear reason or consistency. Acting on impulse or sudden whims, often unpredictably. Inconsistent in thoughts, actions, or mood, leading to unreliability. Type: Noun, な-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT
JLPT N1: Mastering 几帳面 (kichoumen) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 几帳面 【きちょうめん】 (kichoumen) Definition: 意味 Meticulous; Precise Being precise and accurate in one’s work or actions. Well-organized, systematic, and attentive to detail. Often implies punctuality and reliability. Type: Noun, Adjectival Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 帳 (ちょう) – account
JLPT N1: Mastering 頑丈 (ganjou) – Sturdy & Robust JLPT N1 Vocabulary 頑丈 【がんじょう】 (ganjou) Definition: 意味 sturdy, robust, durable, strong strongly built and unlikely to break or be damaged. physically robust or healthy. Type: Na-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 頑 (がん) – stubborn, firm 丈
JLPT N1: Mastering 頑固 (ganko) – Understanding ‘Stubborn’ in Japanese JLPT N1 Vocabulary 頑固 【がんこ】 (ganko) Definition: 意味 stubborn, obstinate Describes a person who strongly adheres to their own opinions and does not readily change them, even when faced with persuasive arguments or evidence. It can also describe things that are difficult to remove or
JLPT N1: Understanding 簡潔 (kanketsu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 簡潔 【かんけつ】 (kanketsu) Definition: 意味 brief, concise, succinct Being short and to the point; expressed in few words; not including extra or unnecessary information. Type: Na-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 簡 (かん) – simple, brief 潔 (けつ) –
JLPT N1: Mastering 簡易 (kan’i) – Simple, Easy, Concise JLPT N1 Vocabulary 簡易 【かんい】 (kan’i) Definition: 意味 simple; easy; concise Something that is easy to do or understand, not complex. Lacking unnecessary features or complications; straightforward. Often implies a reduced or basic version of something. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Understanding 過密 (Kamitsu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 過密 【かみつ】 (kamitsu) Definition: 意味 overcrowded, dense, congested A state of being too dense or crowded, often referring to population or traffic. Excessive density or congestion, especially in urban areas or systems. Type: Noun, Adjectival Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related
JLPT N1: Mastering 活発 (kappatsu) – Active, Lively, Vigorous JLPT N1 Vocabulary 活発 【かっぱつ】 (kappatsu) Definition: 意味 active, lively, vigorous Energetic and lively in action or demeanor. Characterized by quick and enthusiastic movement or activity. Brisk and vigorous in one’s movements or activities. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary
JLPT N1: Understanding 画期的 (Kakkiteki) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 画期的 【かっきてき】 (kakkiteki) Definition: 意味 epoch-making, groundbreaking, revolutionary Marking a new epoch or era. Signifying a significant turning point. Characterized by innovation and originality. Leading to substantial advancement. Revolutionary or groundbreaking in nature. Type: な形容詞・副詞 Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji
JLPT N1: Understanding 頑な (katakuna) – Stubborn and Unyielding JLPT N1 Vocabulary 頑な 【かたくな】 (katakuna) Definition: 意味 stubborn, obstinate, unyielding, rigid Refers to someone who is unyielding in their opinions or actions, often to the point of being inflexible or stubborn. It can also describe a rigid attitude or stance. Implies resistance to change or
JLPT N1: Understanding 微か (kasuka) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 微か 【かすか】 (kasuka) Definition: 意味 faint, dim, slight, subtle Describes something barely perceptible to the senses, such as sight, sound, or smell. It can also refer to something that is hardly noticeable or subtle. Often implies a weak, vague, or indistinct quality. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT
JLPT N1: Understanding 果敢 (kakan) – Daring and Resolute JLPT N1 Vocabulary 果敢 【かかん】 (kakan) Definition: 意味 daring, resolute, bold, courageous displaying courage and determination bold and resolute in action or decision Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 果 (か) – fruit, result 敢 (かん) –
JLPT N1: Understanding 温和 (onwa) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 温和 【おんわ】 (onwa) Definition: 意味 gentle, mild, temperate Gentle or mild in nature, personality, or climate. Calm, agreeable, and not extreme. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 温 (おん) – warm 和 (わ) – harmony 穏 (おだ) –
JLPT N1: Mastering「疎か」(oroka) – Beyond Just “Foolish” JLPT N1 Vocabulary 疎か 【おろか】 (oroka) Definition: 意味 foolish; stupid; absurd; ridiculous; neglecting; careless; negligent; inferior (often in the sense of “not even mentioning X, let alone Y”) Negligent; careless; neglecting (of one’s duties, studies, etc.) Foolish; stupid; absurd; ridiculous; thoughtless. When used in the pattern “AはおろかBも…”, it
JLPT N1: Understanding 愚か (oroka) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 愚か 【おろか】 (oroka) Definition: 意味 foolish, stupid, absurd Lacking good sense or judgment; acting in a silly or ridiculous manner; senseless. Type: な-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 愚 (ぐ / おろか) – foolish, stupid 馬 (ば / うま) –
