N1 vocabulary

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

JLPT N1: Understanding カムバック (kamubakku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary カムバック (kamubakku) Definition: 意味 comeback The act of returning to a former position of success, fame, health, or popularity. A return by a player or team to a better position in a match or competition, especially after being in a losing position. A return to a previous

JLPT N1: Understanding カクテル (Kakuteru) JLPT N1 Vocabulary カクテル (kakuteru) Definition: 意味 a mixed alcoholic drink A beverage made by mixing two or more ingredients, typically including alcoholic spirits with other drinks such as fruit juice, tonic water, or soda, often garnished and served in a special glass. It is commonly enjoyed in bars, restaurants,

JLPT N1: Mastering ガイドブック (gaidobukku) JLPT N1 Vocabulary ガイドブック (gaidobukku) Definition: 意味 guidebook a book that provides information and guidance for travelers, tourists, or for a specific activity or place a travel guide Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 旅 (たび) – travel, journey 行 (こう) – go, journey

JLPT N1: Understanding オンライン (onrain) JLPT N1 Vocabulary オンライン (onrain) Definition: 意味 online Connected to a computer network, especially the internet. Available or accessible via a computer network. Relating to activities, services, or interactions that are performed through the internet. Type: Noun/Adjective (na-type) Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 電 (でん)

JLPT N1: Exploring 「オルタナティブ」- Meaning & Usage JLPT N1 Vocabulary オルタナティブ (orutanatibu) Definition: 意味 Alternative A choice or option that is different from what is usual or traditional. Can refer to things like alternative energy, alternative medicine, or alternative music. Often implies a non-mainstream or unconventional approach. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana

JLPT N1: Understanding オリエンテーション (orientation) JLPT N1 Vocabulary オリエンテーション (orienteeshon) Definition: 意味 orientation; guidance; introduction a program or meeting designed to introduce and familiarize new members (students, employees, etc.) to an organization, institution, or situation an introductory session providing information and guidance Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 説

JLPT N1: Understanding オフ (ofu) JLPT N1 Vocabulary オフ (ofu) Definition: 意味 Off; Day Off A state of being turned off or disconnected. Often refers to electronic devices or power supply. A day off, a holiday, or time away from work or school. Refers to the off-season or off-peak period. Applicable for activities or events.

JLPT N1: Mastering オートマチック (Ootomachikku) – Understanding “Automatic” JLPT N1 Vocabulary オートマチック (ootomachikku) Definition: 意味 Automatic Refers to something that operates by itself, without manual intervention. Often used for machines, vehicles, or processes. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 自 (じ) – self 動 (どう) – move 機 (き)

JLPT N1: Mastering オーケー (Ōkē) – Japanese for “OK” JLPT N1 Vocabulary オーケー (ōkē) Definition: 意味 OK, All right, Fine Acceptable Agreed No problem Understood Permission granted Type: Adjectival Noun / Interjection Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 提 (てい) – propose, present 案 (あん) – plan, idea 荷 (に) –

JLPT N1: Master the Elegance of 「エレガント」 (ereganto) JLPT N1 Vocabulary エレガント (ereganto) Definition: 意味 Elegant, graceful, stylish Displaying refined taste, beauty, and grace. Characterized by a pleasing style, movement, or appearance. Sophisticated and tasteful in manner or design. Type: 形容動詞 (Na-adjective) Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 美 (び) –

JLPT N1: Understanding エアメール (Eameeru) JLPT N1 Vocabulary エアメール (eameeru) Definition: 意味 airmail Mail sent by air for faster delivery. Often used in the context of international mail. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 郵 (ゆう) – mail 便 (びん) – convenience, mail, flight 航 (こう) – navigate, fly

JLPT N1: Understanding ウイルス (uirusu) – The Word for ‘Virus’ JLPT N1 Vocabulary ウイルス (uirusu) Definition: 意味 virus A microscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism. A harmful computer program or code that infects a computer and affects its operation. Often used in medical, biological, and computer science contexts.

JLPT N1: Understanding インフレ (infure) – Inflation JLPT N1 Vocabulary インフレ (infure) Definition: 意味 inflation A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. Often discussed in economic news and financial contexts when talking about rising costs. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 物 (ぶつ)

JLPT N1: Understanding インパクト (Impact) JLPT N1 Vocabulary インパクト (inpaku to) Definition: 意味 impact; impression; effect A strong impression or effect on someone or something. The force or shock of one thing hitting another. Often used in contexts of marketing, design, or social phenomena. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related

JLPT N1: Understanding インテリ (interi) JLPT N1 Vocabulary 知識人 (interi) Definition: 意味 intellectual; intelligentsia A person who is highly educated and analytical. Someone belonging to the intellectual class or intelligentsia. Often implies a person with profound knowledge in various fields. Can sometimes carry a nuance of being overly theoretical or detached from practical matters, though

JLPT N1: Understanding インタープリター (Intāpuritā) JLPT N1 Vocabulary インタープリター (intāpuritā) Definition: 意味 interpreter A person who translates spoken words, especially between people who do not speak the same language, in real time. In computing, a program that directly executes instructions written in a programming or scripting language, without requiring them previously to have been compiled

JLPT N1: Understanding インターフォン (intāfon) JLPT N1 Vocabulary インターフォン (intāfon) Definition: 意味 intercom, interphone A two-way communication device, typically found in buildings, allowing conversation between different rooms, or between an entrance and an indoor unit. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N1 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 通 (つう) – communication, pass through 話 (わ)