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: Understanding 不可欠 (fukaketsu) – Indispensable Essentials JLPT N1 Vocabulary 不可欠 【ふかけつ】 (fukaketsu) Definition: 意味 indispensable; essential; crucial; vital something that cannot be omitted or done without absolutely necessary for a particular purpose or situation Type: Noun / な-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 不 (ふ) – […]
JLPT N1: Understanding 不意 (fui) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 不意 【ふい】 (fui) Definition: 意味 sudden, unexpected An event or situation that occurs without warning or prior anticipation, often implying surprise. Can be used adverbially with particle に (e.g., 不意に) to mean “suddenly” or “unexpectedly.” Type: Noun, Adverbial Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives
JLPT N1: Understanding 貧乏 (binbou) – Poverty and Being Poor JLPT N1 Vocabulary 貧乏 【びんぼう】 (binbou) Definition: 意味 poverty, poor The state of having little or no money, possessions, or means of support; destitution. Lacking sufficient money or resources to live comfortably; financially disadvantaged. Can describe a person’s economic situation or a general state of
JLPT N1: Mastering 頻繁 (hinpan) – Meaning “Frequently” JLPT N1 Vocabulary 頻繁 【ひんぱん】 (hinpan) Definition: 意味 frequently, often describing something that happens or occurs many times, or at short intervals often; repeatedly Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 頻 (ひん) – frequency 繁 (はん) – luxuriant,
JLPT N1: Understanding 貧弱 (hinjaku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 貧弱 【ひんじゃく】 (hinjaku) Definition: 意味 poor; meager; weak; flimsy; inadequate lacking in quality, quantity, or strength; insufficient; fragile; underdeveloped. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 貧 (ひん) – poverty 弱 (じゃく) – weak 乏 (ぼう) – scarcity 劣
JLPT N1: Understanding 貧困 (Hinkon) – Poverty and Destitution JLPT N1 Vocabulary 貧困 【ひんこん】 (hinkon) Definition: 意味 poverty The state of being poor or lacking sufficient money or material possessions for basic needs. Extreme destitution; indigence. A condition where basic necessities for life are not adequately met, leading to hardship. Type: Noun, な-adjective Level: JLPT
JLPT N1: Understanding 敏感 (binkan) – Sensitive and Aware JLPT N1 Vocabulary 敏感 【びんかん】 (binkan) Definition: 意味 sensitive, susceptible A state of being easily affected or quick to perceive even slight changes. Often implying a delicate or finely tuned nature. Can also refer to being susceptible to external stimuli. Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1
JLPT N1: Understanding 必然 (hitsuzen) – Inevitability and Necessity JLPT N1 Vocabulary 必然 【ひつぜん】 (hitsuzen) Definition: 意味 inevitable, necessity, certainty something that is certain to happen or exist; unavoidable; destined to occur; often implying a logical or natural consequence. Type: Noun, Adverb Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 必
JLPT N1: Understanding ひたむき (hitamuki) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 直向き 【ひたむき】 (hitamuki) Definition: 意味 earnestly; single-mindedly; wholeheartedly Focusing intently on one thing without distraction. Dedicating oneself wholeheartedly to a task or goal. Showing sincere and unwavering commitment to an objective. Type: Adjectival Noun / Adverb Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related
JLPT N1: Mastering 密か (Hisoka) – Secret & Stealthy Nuances JLPT N1 Vocabulary 密か 【ひそか】 (hisoka) Definition: 意味 secret, private, stealthy, covert Done quietly or secretly, so as not to be noticed. In a hushed or confidential manner. Something kept hidden from others. Type: Na-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary
JLPT N1: Understanding 悲惨 (Hisan) – Miserable & Tragic JLPT N1 Vocabulary 悲惨 【ひさん】 (hisan) Definition: 意味 miserable, tragic, disastrous Describing a situation or state that is extremely sad, severe, or terrible. Evoking strong feelings of pity or sorrow due to suffering or misfortune. Often refers to events, conditions, or appearances that are shocking in
JLPT N1: Mastering the Nuances of 半端 (hanpa) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 半端 【はんぱ】 (hanpa) Definition: 意味 Incomplete, odd number, fragment; half-baked, shoddy A fragment, an odd number, or an incomplete set. Something unfinished or half-done, often implying poor quality or shoddy work. Lack of completeness or thoroughness; inadequate or insufficient. Can also refer to a
JLPT N1: Mastering 「繁盛」(hanjou) for Business Prosperity JLPT N1 Vocabulary 繁盛 【はんじょう】 (hanjou) Definition: 意味 prosperity; flourishing; thriving (business) A state where a business or enterprise is doing very well, with many customers and high sales. It can also describe the act of becoming prosperous or thriving. Type: Noun, する Verb Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary
JLPT N1: Understanding 煩雑 (Hanzatsu) – Complicated & Troublesome JLPT N1 Vocabulary 煩雑 【はんざつ】 (hanzatsu) Definition: 意味 complicated, complex, troublesome, intricate involving many troublesome procedures or details complex and requiring a lot of effort or time due to intricacy troublesome and unwieldy, often due to excessive steps Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N1: Mastering 遥か (haruka) – Far, Distant, and Beyond JLPT N1 Vocabulary 遥か 【はるか】 (haruka) Definition: 意味 far off, distant, remote 非常に遠いこと。 または時間的に非常に昔のこと。 空間的、時間的に隔たりがあること。 程度の差が非常に大きいこと。 はるかに、ずっと、非常に。 Type: Noun, Adjectival Noun (Na-adjective), Adverb Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 遥 (はる) – distant, far off 遠 (とお) – far,
JLPT N1: Mastering 華やか (hanayaka) – Splendid & Gorgeous JLPT N1 Vocabulary 華やか 【はなやか】 (hanayaka) Definition: 意味 splendid, gorgeous, showy being showy, brilliant, or spectacular being glamorous or flamboyant being gorgeous or splendid in appearance having a brilliant or vibrant quality Type: Adjectival Noun (形容動詞) Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List
JLPT N1: Understanding 抜群 (batsugun) – Outstanding & Excellent JLPT N1 Vocabulary 抜群 【ばつぐん】 (batsugun) Definition: 意味 outstanding, excellent, extraordinary being preeminent or extraordinary exceptional, superb, unparalleled having no peer or rival; being unmatched Type: Noun, Na-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 抜 (ばつ) – extract, pull out,
JLPT N1: Mastering 漠然 (bakuzen) – Vague, Ambiguous, Indistinct JLPT N1 Vocabulary 漠然 【ばくぜん】 (bakuzen) Definition: 意味 vague, ambiguous, indistinct Lacking in clarity or precision. Unclear in outline or meaning. Hazy, obscure. Not clearly defined or expressed. Often describes states, feelings, or ideas. Type: Adverbial Noun (な-adjective) Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives
JLPT N1: Understanding 薄弱 (hakujaku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 薄弱 【はくじゃく】 (hakujaku) Definition: 意味 weak; feeble; flimsy; fragile; insufficient lacking strength, solidity, or conviction insubstantial, tenuous, or insufficient in nature refers to something that is easily broken, damaged, or overcome often used to describe abstract qualities like evidence, willpower, or arguments Type: な-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT
JLPT N1: Understanding のどか (Nodoka) JLPT N1 Vocabulary のどか 【のどか】 (nodoka) Definition: 意味 peaceful, tranquil, calm Describing a scene, atmosphere, or feeling that is calm, serene, and relaxing. Often used for spring landscapes, quiet rural settings, or a gentle state. Type: な-adjective Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N1 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 穏
