Master JLPT N3 vocabulary with detailed word lists, meanings, example sentences, and usage notes. Boost your Japanese skills and prepare effectively for the N3 exam.
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding わざと (wazato) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 態と 【わざと】 (wazato) Definition: 意味 on purpose, intentionally Refers to an action done with a specific intention or design, not by accident. It often implies a deliberate act, sometimes with a nuance of mischief or even malice, but not always negative. Can be used for both […]
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding 割に (wari ni) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 割に 【わりに】 (wari ni) Definition: 意味 relatively; considering; proportionally Expresses that something is more or less than expected when considering a certain factor or standard. It can mean “considering (the circumstances/price/size/etc.), it is…” or “relatively speaking, it is…”. Often implies a slight surprise or unexpectedness
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering はもちろん (wa mochiron) JLPT N3 Vocabulary はもちろん 【はもちろん】 (wa mochiron) Definition: 意味 Of course; needless to say; naturally Used to express that something is obvious or goes without saying. Often implies that not only the mentioned item, but also another related item, is true or applies. Can be translated as ‘not
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding つまり (Tsumari) JLPT N3 Vocabulary つまり 【つまり】 (tsumari) Definition: 意味 in short, in other words, that is to say Used to summarize or conclude a preceding statement. Indicates that what follows is a restatement. Or a clarification of what was just said. Can also mean ‘after all’ or ‘eventually’. In certain
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding ついでに (tsuide ni) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 序でに 【ついでに】 (tsuide ni) Definition: 意味 while; incidentally; on the occasion of Used to express that you are doing something extra or unrelated, taking advantage of another action or opportunity. It implies doing something “on the way” or “at the same time” as another primary
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding ついに (tsuini) – Finally, At Last! JLPT N3 Vocabulary 遂に 【ついに】 (tsuini) Definition: 意味 finally; at last; eventually Used to express that something has finally happened after a long wait, effort, or a series of events. It can imply a sense of relief, culmination, or the inevitable outcome of a situation.
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 「つい」 (tsui) JLPT N3 Vocabulary つい 【つい】 (tsui) Definition: 意味 unintentionally; just Describes an action performed involuntarily, often without meaning to, and sometimes followed by regret. Indicates that something happened a very short time ago; ‘just now’ or ‘only recently’. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adverbs Vocabulary
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering とても～ない (totemo ~ nai) JLPT N3 Vocabulary とても～ない 【とても～ない】 (totemo ~ nai) Definition: 意味 cannot possibly; by no means; not at all Used to express strong negation or impossibility. Indicates that something is absolutely not the case or impossible. Always followed by a negative form of a verb or adjective. Type:
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding とおりに (toori ni) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 通りに 【とおりに】 (toori ni) Definition: 意味 as; in the same way as; following; according to Used to express that an action or state is carried out or exists in the same way as a preceding noun or clause. Indicates conformity or adherence to a pattern,
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding 途中で (Tochuu de) and 途中に (Tochuu ni) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 途中 【とちゅうで / とちゅうに】 (tochuu de / tochuu ni) Definition: 意味 in the middle of; on the way; during Expresses an action or event happening during a journey or a process. Indicates a point in time or a location within an
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding と共に (totomoni) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 共に 【とともに】 (totomoni) Definition: 意味 together with, along with, as (something changes, something else changes) Expresses accompaniment: – “together with” or “along with” someone or something. Indicates simultaneity or a proportional relationship: – “as A changes, B also changes” or “A happens at the same time
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 例えば (Tatoeba) – ‘For Example’ JLPT N3 Vocabulary 例えば 【たとえば】 (tatoeba) Definition: 意味 for example Used to introduce an example or illustration to clarify a point. for instance e.g. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related Kanji 例 (れい) – example 日 (にち) – day,
JLPT N3 Grammar: Understanding たとえ～ても (tatoe~temo) JLPT N3 Vocabulary たとえ～ても 【たとえ～ても】 (tatoe~temo) Definition: 意味 even if / even though This pattern expresses a hypothetical condition or assumption. It indicates that a certain outcome or state will occur, regardless of that hypothetical condition. Often conveys a sense of concession or unexpectedness. It can be translated as
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 多少 (tashou) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 多少 【たしょう】 (tashou) Definition: 意味 more or less; a little; some; to some extent Refers to an indefinite amount or degree, implying ‘a little’ or ‘to some extent’. Can also mean ‘more or less’ or ‘somewhat’. Often used to express a slight difference or a minor
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 確かに (Tashika ni) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 確かに 【たしかに】 (tashika ni) Definition: 意味 certainly, surely, indeed Used to express strong affirmation, agreement, or confirmation of a fact or statement. It can also imply ‘if I’m not mistaken’ when stating something one believes to be true. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding たびに (tabi ni) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 度に 【たびに】 (tabi ni) Definition: 意味 every time; whenever Used to express that something happens every time a particular action or event occurs. Indicates a repeated action or state that accompanies another. Can be translated as ‘every time’, ‘each time’, or ‘whenever’. Type: Phrase Level:
JLPT N3 Grammar: Mastering 「～たとたん」 (ta totan) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 途端 【とたん】 (totan) Definition: 意味 as soon as; the moment Used to express that an unexpected or sudden event occurred immediately after another action. Describes two actions happening almost simultaneously, often with a surprising, problematic, or sudden result. The first action must be in the
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering すなわち (Sunawachi) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 即ち 【すなわち】 (sunawachi) Definition: 意味 that is; namely; in other words Used to clarify or restate something already mentioned in simpler or more precise terms. It connects a statement with its explanation, definition, or a more specific instance. Functions similarly to ‘in other words’ or ‘namely’
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 少しも (sukoshi mo) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 少しも 【すこしも】 (sukoshi mo) Definition: 意味 not at all; not in the least Used to emphasize a complete lack or absence of something. Always used with negative forms of verbs, i-adjectives, or na-adjectives. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adverbs Vocabulary List
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 既に (sudeni) – The Nuances of ‘Already’ JLPT N3 Vocabulary 既に 【すでに】 (sudeni) Definition: 意味 already; before; by now Expresses that an action or state has been completed or is in existence before a certain time or expected event, often implying a sense of completion or a state that is already
