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 「ありきたり」 (Arikittari) – Common, Ordinary, or Uninspired? JLPT N1 Vocabulary ありきたり 【ありきたり】 (arikittari) Definition: 意味 Common, ordinary, conventional, uninspired Lacking originality or novelty; commonplace. Something that is standard, usual, or unexceptional. Often used with a nuance of being boring or uninteresting due to its predictability. Refers to something that has been seen […]
JLPT N1: Understanding あやふや (ayaufuya) JLPT N1 Vocabulary あやふや 【あやふや】 (ayaufuya) Definition: 意味 Vague; Uncertain; Ambiguous; Unreliable Lacking clarity or distinctness; hazy. Not clearly defined, understood, or expressed. Having an equivocal or dubious nature; unreliable. Not firm or established; wavering or indefinite. Type: Adjectival Noun / Adverb Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives
JLPT N1: Understanding 甘口 (amakuchi) – Sweet, Mild, or Lenient? JLPT N1 Vocabulary 甘口 【あまくち】 (amakuchi) Definition: 意味 Sweet flavor; mild (taste); lenient; gentle (style) Refers to a sweet or mild taste, often used for food and drink like curry, wine, or soy sauce. Can describe a lenient, gentle, or soft manner, often used in
JLPT N1: Mastering あべこべ (abekobe) – Understanding Opposites and Reversal JLPT N1 Vocabulary あべこべ 【あべこべ】 (abekobe) Definition: 意味 Opposite; Inverse; Contrary Refers to things being turned inside out, upside down, back to front, or topsy-turvy. Describes a state where things are in reverse order or condition from what is expected. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Mastering 鮮やか (azayaka) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 鮮やか 【あざやか】 (azayaka) Definition: 意味 Vivid, brilliant, clear, striking Describes colors that are bright, vibrant, and stand out strikingly. Used for memories or images that are well-defined and clear. Can refer to a performance or skill that is brilliant and impressive. Often conveys a sense of beauty,
JLPT N1: Mastering 煩わしい (wazurawashii) – Troublesome & Annoying JLPT N1 Vocabulary 煩わしい 【わずらわしい】 (wazurawashii) Definition: 意味 Troublesome, annoying, bothersome, complicated Describes situations, tasks, or relationships that cause mental burden or difficulty. Implies a feeling of irritation or nuisance due to complexity or repeated effort. Can also refer to things that are intricate or convoluted.
JLPT N1: Understanding 欲深い (yokufukai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 欲深い 【よくふかい】 (yokufukai) Definition: 意味 greedy; avaricious Having an excessive desire for wealth, possessions, or power. Characterized by or showing an intense and selfish desire for something. Often implies a negative connotation, suggesting someone who is never satisfied with what they have. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Demystifying ややこしい (yayakoshii) – Master Complex Situations JLPT N1 Vocabulary ややこしい 【ややこしい】 (yayakoshii) Definition: 意味 Complicated, confusing, troublesome Difficult to understand or handle due_to_complexity or intricacy. Perplexing or puzzling, often involving many interconnected elements. Involving troublesome, awkward, or intricate circumstances that are hard to resolve. Type: い形容詞 Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT
JLPT N1: Understanding やむをえない (yamuoenai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 止むを得ない 【やむをえない】 (yamuoenai) Definition: 意味 unavoidable; inevitable cannot be helped reluctant; grudging used when something undesirable must be done due to circumstances Type: Expression Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 止 (やむ) – stop, cease 得 (える) – obtain, get 事
JLPT N1: Understanding 脆い (moroi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 脆い 【もろい】 (moroi) Definition: 意味 fragile, brittle, delicate, weak Easily broken or damaged; Lacking strength or resilience, either physically or emotionally; Vulnerable to breaking under pressure or impact; Can refer to physical objects, materials, or even psychological states. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Understanding 物足りない (monotarinai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 物足りない 【ものたりない】 (monotarinai) Definition: 意味 unsatisfying; not enough; something is lacking Describes a feeling of being dissatisfied or that something is not quite enough. Often used when expectations are not met, or a situation feels incomplete. Can refer to a physical lack (e.g., food) or an emotional/experiential
JLPT N1: Mastering 目覚しい (mezamashii) – Remarkable Progress JLPT N1 Vocabulary 目覚しい 【めざましい】 (mezamashii) Definition: 意味 remarkable; striking; spectacular; brilliant; astonishing Something that stands out significantly. Often used to describe impressive achievements or noticeable progress and development. It conveys a sense of being “eye-opening” or “awe-inspiring.” Type: い-Adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Understanding 空しい (munashii) – Empty, Vain, Futile JLPT N1 Vocabulary 空しい 【むなしい】 (munashii) Definition: 意味 empty, vain, futile, hollow Feeling of emptiness or futility; lack of substance or value. Describes efforts or existence that yield no satisfactory result. Can also refer to something transient or without lasting meaning. Type: Adjective (い-adjective) Level: JLPT
JLPT N1: Understanding 無駄遣い (muda-zukai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 無駄遣い 【むだづかい】 (muda-zukai) Definition: 意味 wasteful spending, extravagance, squandering money The act of spending money, time, or resources in an inefficient or unnecessary way. Often implies regret or criticism of the act. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 無
JLPT N1: Understanding 満たない (mitanai) – “Less Than” and “Insufficient” JLPT N1 Vocabulary 満たない 【みたない】 (mitanai) Definition: 意味 Not reaching, not amounting to, less than, insufficient. Indicates that a quantity, amount, age, or time does not meet a specified standard or expectation. It implies being short of or falling below a certain point. Often translates
JLPT N1: Understanding みすぼらしい (misuborashii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary みすぼらしい 【みすぼらしい】 (misuborashii) Definition: 意味 shabby, seedy, wretched, poor-looking Appearing worn out, dilapidated, or in a state of disrepair. Having a humble, mean, or poverty-stricken appearance. Giving off an impression of being run-down, unkempt, or uncared for. Type: Adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives
JLPT N1: Mastering 見苦しい (migurushii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 見苦しい 【みぐるしい】 (migurushii) Definition: 意味 unsightly; disgraceful; unbecoming Looking bad or unpleasant to the eye; unseemly or messy. Behaving in a way that is improper, shameful, or lacking dignity. Embarrassing or humiliating due to poor appearance or conduct. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Understanding 真ん丸い (manmarui) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 真ん丸い 【まんまるい】 (manmarui) Definition: 意味 perfectly round; circular Used to describe something that is completely and flawlessly round. Often implies a pleasing or cute roundness. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 真 (しん) – true; genuine 丸 (まる) –
JLPT N1: Understanding 待ち遠しい (machidooshii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 待ち遠しい 【まちどおしい】 (machidooshii) Definition: 意味 eagerly awaiting; looking forward to Describes a feeling of strong anticipation and longing for an event or situation that is expected to be pleasant or enjoyable. Often used when one is counting down the days or hours until something happens. Implies a
JLPT N1: Don’t Get Confused by 紛らわしい (magirawashii)! JLPT N1 Vocabulary 紛らわしい 【まぎらわしい】 (magirawashii) Definition: 意味 Confusing, misleading, ambiguous, easily mistaken Something that is hard to distinguish or differentiate from something else Something that causes confusion due to similarity in appearance, sound, or meaning Misleading or ambiguous in a way that can cause misunderstanding Type:
