N1 vocabulary

JLPT N1: Understanding コンテスト (Contest) JLPT N1 Vocabulary コンテスト (kontesuto) Definition: 意味 contest; competition An event in which people compete against each other for a prize or to determine superiority. Often involves judging or evaluation of skills, talents, or specific criteria. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 競 (きそう) […]

JLPT N1: Mastering 「コンタクト」(kontakuto) – Meanings and Usage JLPT N1 Vocabulary コンタクト (kontakuto) Definition: 意味 Contact; contact lens The act of getting in touch or communicating with someone. A small corrective lens worn on the surface of the eye. Used to improve vision, often referred to simply as コンタクト. Interactions or connection between people or

JLPT N1: Understanding コンサルタント (konsarutanto) JLPT N1 Vocabulary コンサルタント (konsarutanto) Definition: 意味 consultant An expert who provides professional advice to individuals or organizations. A specialist whose role involves analyzing situations, identifying problems, and offering solutions or strategies. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 相 (あい / そう) – mutual,

JLPT N1: Understanding コンクール (konkuuru) – Competition and Contests JLPT N1 Vocabulary コンクール (konkuuru) Definition: 意味 competition; contest; examination A structured event where participants demonstrate their skills or talents, often judged by a panel against specific criteria to determine winners. Commonly used for artistic, musical, or academic competitions. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag:

JLPT N1: Understanding コメント (komento) JLPT N1 Vocabulary コメント (komento) Definition: 意味 comment; remark An opinion, observation, or reaction expressed verbally or in writing. Often used in the context of online discussions, reviews, or feedback. Can refer to a note or explanation added to a text or data. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag:

JLPT N1: Understanding コマーシャル (komāsharu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary コマーシャル (komāsharu) Definition: 意味 commercial (advertisement) A television or radio advertisement. Often used in daily conversation to refer to short promotional videos or audio clips. Synonymous with CM (シーエム) in Japanese. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 広 (こう) – wide,

JLPT N1: Mastering コストダウン (Cost Reduction) JLPT N1 Vocabulary コストダウン (kosuto daun) Definition: 意味 cost reduction Reducing expenses in a business or project. Efforts to lower production costs, operating costs, etc. The act of decreasing the financial outlay required for something. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 費 (ひ)

JLPT N1: Understanding コーディネート (koodineeto) JLPT N1 Vocabulary コーディネート (koodineeto) Definition: 意味 coordination; arrangement The act of arranging or combining things harmoniously, especially clothes, colors, or elements in a plan. To put together an outfit or a plan effectively. To organize and integrate different elements into a cohesive whole. Type: Noun, する Verb Level: JLPT

JLPT N1: Understanding クロゼット (kurozetto) JLPT N1 Vocabulary クロゼット (kurozetto) Definition: 意味 closet; wardrobe A small room or a tall piece of furniture, often with a door, used for storing clothes, household items, or other belongings. It is a loanword from English ‘closet’ and is commonly used in modern Japanese homes. Type: Noun Level: JLPT

JLPT N1: Understanding クレーン (Kure-n) JLPT N1 Vocabulary クレーン (kure-n) Definition: 意味 crane (machine) A large machine equipped with a hoist rope, wire ropes, or chains, and sheaves, used for lifting and lowering materials and moving them horizontally. Commonly used in construction, manufacturing, and transport industries. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign

JLPT N1: Understanding クイズ (Kuizu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary クイズ (kuizu) Definition: 意味 quiz a game or competition in which contestants answer questions a test of knowledge, especially a short one a set of questions designed to test knowledge Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 問 (もん) – question 題

JLPT N1: Master the Meaning of キャリア (Kyaria) for Your Japanese Career! JLPT N1 Vocabulary キャリア (kyaria) Definition: 意味 career, professional life one’s professional life or occupation, often emphasizing a progression or development a person’s progress through life or a profession, including experience and qualifications the sum of a person’s experiences, especially those related to

JLPT N1: Understanding キャラクター (kyarakutaa) JLPT N1 Vocabulary キャラクター (kyarakutaa) Definition: 意味 Character A fictional person or being in a story, movie, or game. A distinctive quality or trait of a person or thing; personality. A symbol or graphic representation. A popular mascot or figure, often associated with a brand or region. Type: Noun Level:

JLPT N1: Understanding キャッチ (kyacchi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary キャッチ (kyacchi) Definition: 意味 catch; grasp; capture To physically seize or take hold of something in motion. To understand or grasp a concept, idea, or meaning. To attract someone’s attention or capture their interest. To receive or intercept something, such as a ball or a message. Often

JLPT N1: Understanding キーワード (kiiwaado) JLPT N1 Vocabulary キーワード (kiiwaado) Definition: 意味 keyword; key phrase A word or phrase that captures the essence of a topic, document, or search query. An important term or concept. A search term used to find information online. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji

JLPT N1: Understanding キープ (kīpu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary キープ (kīpu) Definition: 意味 keep; maintain; preserve; reserve To hold onto something, preventing it from being lost, changed, or taken. To maintain a certain state, condition, or position. To reserve something for future use. Type: Noun/Verb (Suru) Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji

JLPT N1: Mastering カンニング (kanningu) – Understanding Cheating in Japanese JLPT N1 Vocabulary カンニング (kanningu) Definition: 意味 Cheating (especially on an exam or test) The act of dishonestly gaining an advantage especially in an academic setting such as an exam or quiz, by violating established rules or regulations. This often involves secretly looking at notes,

JLPT N1: Mastering ガレージ (garēji) – Your Guide to Japanese Vocabulary JLPT N1 Vocabulary ガレージ (garēji) Definition: 意味 garage A building or part of a building where a vehicle, or vehicles, can be kept. Often used for parking cars, storage, or as a workshop. A place for parking a car, or where a car is

JLPT N1: Understanding カルテ (karute) – Your Guide to Medical Records in Japanese JLPT N1 Vocabulary カルテ (karute) Definition: 意味 medical record; patient’s chart A document containing a patient’s medical history, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and other relevant information, used by medical professionals in Japan. Derived from the German word ‘Karte’ (card), it refers to the

JLPT N1: Understanding カメラマン (kameraman) JLPT N1 Vocabulary カメラマン (kameraman) Definition: 意味 cameraman; photographer A professional who operates a camera for photography or videography. Often used in the context of news, film, television, or professional events. It is a gairaigo (loanword) derived from English “cameraman”. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words