N1 vocabulary

JLPT N1: Unveiling the Nuances of 「おっかない」 (Okkanai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 恐い 【おっかない】 (okkanai) Definition: 意味 scary; frightening; dreadful Inducing a strong feeling of fear, terror, or apprehension, often suggesting a sense of danger or something ominous. Used to describe people, situations, or objects that cause dread or alarm. Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary […]

JLPT N1: Understanding うっとうしい (uttoushii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 鬱陶しい 【うっとうしい】 (uttoushii) Definition: 意味 Gloomy, dismal, depressing, annoying, bothersome Describes weather that is dreary, oppressive, or prolonged, such as a long rainy season, making one feel down. Refers to a mood or atmosphere that is heavy, cheerless, or melancholic, causing a feeling of depression. Used to

JLPT N1: Understanding 嫌らしい (iyarashii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 嫌らしい 【いやらしい】 (iyarashii) Definition: 意味 unpleasant; disagreeable Nasty or disgusting in appearance or behavior. Lewd, indecent, or suggestive remarks. Sly, cunning, or insidious in a negative way. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 嫌 (いや) – dislike; hate 悪

JLPT N1: Understanding 卑しい (iyashii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 卑しい 【いやしい】 (iyashii) Definition: 意味 despicable; vulgar; lowly Describing something or someone as morally base, contemptible, or ignoble. Referring to a low social standing or humble position. Used to describe behavior that is greedy, stingy, or sordid. Can also mean unrefined or common, lacking in dignity. Type:

JLPT N1: Understanding 著しい (ichijirushii) – Remarkable & Significant JLPT N1 Vocabulary 著しい 【いちじるしい】 (ichijirushii) Definition: 意味 remarkable, striking, significant, considerable Something that is very noticeable or obvious due to its large degree or extent. Indicates a significant difference, change, or impact. Often used for changes that stand out, either positively or negatively. Type: い-adjective

JLPT N1: Understanding 潔い (isagiyoi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 潔い 【いさぎよい】 (isagiyoi) Definition: 意味 To be resolute, graceful, magnanimous, or honorable in facing a situation. Accepting one’s fate or responsibility without complaint. Without hesitation or clinging to the past. Showing a dignified and pure attitude. Especially when admitting defeat or making a difficult decision. Being straightforward

JLPT N1: Master the Nuances of 荒っぽい (arappoi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 荒っぽい 【あらっぽい】 (arappoi) Definition: 意味 Rough; rude; wild; violent; crude Describes actions, behaviors, or manners that are unrefined, forceful, or lacking gentleness. Can refer to a person’s personality, methods, or physical actions. Implies a lack of politeness, delicacy, or carefulness. Often used to describe

JLPT N1: Understanding あっけない (Akkenai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 呆気ない 【あっけない】 (akkenai) Definition: 意味 Too quick; too brief; disappointing Describes something that ends or passes too quickly Often leading to a feeling of disappointment or anticlimax. It implies a lack of expected excitement, depth, or duration. Something that is unsatisfyingly short or simple. Type: い-adjective Level:

JLPT N1: Understanding 浅ましい (ashamashii) – Shameful, Sordid, Despicable JLPT N1 Vocabulary 浅ましい 【あさましい】 (ashamashii) Definition: 意味 Shameful, sordid, despicable Lacking in dignity or integrity; base; ignoble. Miserable, wretched, or pathetic. Often implies pity mixed with contempt. Greedy, avaricious, or grasping. Sordid, squalid, or mean. Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives

JLPT N1: Understanding あくどい (akudoi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 悪どい 【あくどい】 (akudoi) Definition: 意味 unscrupulous; malicious; garish Describes methods or behavior that are wicked, underhanded, or devious. Refers to something done in an excessively bad or morally questionable way. Can also describe colors, tastes, or smells that are gaudy, garish, or excessively strong to the point

JLPT N1: Mastering 冷たい (tsumetai) – Understanding “Cold” in Japanese JLPT N1 Vocabulary 冷たい 【つめたい】 (tsumetai) Definition: 意味 cold (to the touch), chilly Describes a physical sensation of coldness, often felt when touching an object, liquid, or food. Can refer to things that are literally cold, such as water, drinks, or metal surfaces. Also used

JLPT N1: Understanding 強い (tsuyoi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 強い 【つよい】 (tsuyoi) Definition: 意味 strong; powerful Possessing great physical strength or power. Mentally resilient; tough and unwavering. Intense or severe (e.g., strong wind, strong light). Potent or effective (e.g., strong medicine, strong alcohol). Skilled or proficient (e.g., strong in sports, good at a subject). Forceful or

JLPT N1: Mastering 強い (tsuyoi) – The Versatile ‘Strong’ JLPT N1 Vocabulary 強い 【つよい】 (tsuyoi) Definition: 意味 strong; powerful; intense; skilled Possessing great physical strength or power. Mentally resilient; having a firm will or spirit. Having intense qualities like taste, smell, color, wind, or light. Proficient or highly skilled in a particular area or activity.

JLPT N1: Understanding 小さい (chiisai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 小さい 【ちいさい】 (chiisai) Definition: 意味 small; little Describes something of limited size, extent, or quantity. Can refer to physical dimensions, but also abstract concepts like opportunities, or the scale of a business. Often contrasted with 大きい (ookii, big). Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1

JLPT N1: Understanding 楽しい (tanoshii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 楽しい 【たのしい】 (tanoshii) Definition: 意味 fun, enjoyable, pleasant Describes a situation, activity, or experience that brings joy, amusement, or pleasure. Often used to express a positive feeling about something engaging or entertaining. Can also convey a sense of happiness or cheerfulness derived from an event. Type: い-Adjective

JLPT N1: Mastering 正しい (tadashii) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 正しい 【ただしい】 (tadashii) Definition: 意味 correct; right; proper; accurate Being in accordance with truth or fact; accurate. Morally good or acceptable; righteous. Conforming to a standard, rule, or principle. Not mistaken; true. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 正

JLPT N1: Mastering 欲しい (Hoshii) – Expressing Desire JLPT N1 Vocabulary 欲しい 【ほしい】 (hoshii) Definition: 意味 to want; to desire Expresses the speaker’s desire for a specific object or thing. Used with nouns, typically in the structure 「名詞が欲しい」. Can also be used to express wanting someone else to do something. For actions, it takes the

JLPT N1: Understanding 細い (hosoi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 細い 【ほそい】 (hosoi) Definition: 意味 thin; fine; narrow; slender Describes something with a small diameter or width. Used for physical objects like thread, lines, or people’s bodies. Can also refer to something delicate, fine, or precise, such as a voice or an alley. Type: い-Adjective Level: JLPT

JLPT N1: Mastering 怖い (kowai) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 怖い 【こわい】 (kowai) Definition: 意味 scary; frightening; afraid Expresses a feeling of fear or terror when encountering something dangerous or unpleasant. Can also describe a situation or object that induces fear. Used to express personal fear (‘I am scared’) or to describe something as frightening (‘It is

JLPT N1: Understanding 黒い (kuroi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 黒い 【くろい】 (kuroi) Definition: 意味 black Refers to the color black, the absence of light or hue. Used to describe objects, clothing, hair, or animals that are black. Can also convey notions of darkness, gloom, or negativity. Often implies something suspicious, illegal, or morally wrong. In literature,