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 しばらく (shibaraku) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 暫く 【しばらく】 (shibaraku) Definition: 意味 for a while, a short time Expresses a short duration of time. Can mean ‘for a moment,’ ‘for some time,’ or ‘for the time being.’ Often used when someone is about to leave, or to indicate a temporary absence. Also used […]
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering せいぜい (Seizei) – Understanding Limits JLPT N3 Vocabulary 精々 【せいぜい】 (seizei) Definition: 意味 at most; at best; to the utmost Expresses a maximum limit or extent, often implying that the amount or degree is not very high or significant. Indicates that something will reach its absolute maximum, but not beyond. Can
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 「さらに」(sara ni) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 更に 【さらに】 (sara ni) Definition: 意味 furthermore, moreover, again, still Used to add more information or emphasize a previous statement. Indicates continuation or repetition of an action or state. Can convey ‘in addition’, ‘moreover’, ‘still’, or ‘again’. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 「最中に」(saichuu ni) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 最中 【さいちゅうに】 (saichuu ni) Definition: 意味 in the middle of, during, at the height of Indicates that something is happening right in the middle of another action or event. Often used to describe an interruption or a sudden change occurring during a particular period. Conveys a
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 「際に (sai ni)」 – When and How to Use It JLPT N3 Vocabulary 際に 【さいに】 (sai ni) Definition: 意味 at the time of, on the occasion of Indicates a specific point or period in time when an action or event occurs, often implying a formal or important situation. Equivalent to 「〜とき
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding なるべく (narubeku) JLPT N3 Vocabulary なるべく 【なるべく】 (narubeku) Definition: 意味 as much as possible Used to express the desire or instruction to do something to the greatest extent possible. Often translates to “as much as one can,” “if possible,” or “to the best of one’s ability.” It encourages effort towards achieving
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding なんか (nanka) JLPT N3 Vocabulary なんか 【なんか】 (nanka) Definition: 意味 something like; such a thing as; (expressing disdain/surprise) Used to express vagueness or a casual example (similar to ‘something like’, ‘such as’). Conveys a feeling of disdain, unimportance, or mild negativity towards something (like ‘such a thing as’, ‘that sort of
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering なかなか (nakanaka) – Quite, Not Easily JLPT N3 Vocabulary なかなか 【なかなか】 (nakanaka) Definition: 意味 quite; rather; considerably; not easily; by no means Used to express a surprisingly high degree or extent, often with a positive nuance, meaning “quite”, “rather”, or “considerably”. When followed by a negative verb, it indicates difficulty in
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering むしろ (mushiro) JLPT N3 Vocabulary むしろ 【むしろ】 (mushiro) Definition: 意味 rather; instead; better yet Expresses a preference or a contrasting opinion. Often indicates that one option is more appropriate or desirable than another. Used to suggest an alternative. Considered better or more fitting in a given situation. Can convey a sense
JLPT N3 Grammar: Mastering 「もしも〜たら」 (Moshimo~tara) JLPT N3 Vocabulary もしも 【もしも〜たら】 (moshimo~tara) Definition: 意味 If; In case; Supposing Used to express a hypothetical condition or a supposition often for situations that are unlikely to occur in reality, or to emphasize a strong “what if” scenario. It conveys a stronger sense of uncertainty or possibility than
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding もしかしたら (moshikashitara) JLPT N3 Vocabulary もしかしたら 【もしかしたら】 (moshikashitara) Definition: 意味 perhaps, maybe, possibly Expresses a possibility or a conjecture. Often implies slight uncertainty or doubt. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related Kanji 可 (か) – can, possibility 能 (のう) – ability, possibility 思 (おも)
JLPT N3 Grammar: Mastering めったに～ない (Mettani~nai) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 滅多に～ない 【めったに～ない】 (mettani~nai) Definition: 意味 rarely; seldom; hardly ever Used with a negative verb to express infrequency or scarcity. Indicates that something happens only on rare occasions or almost never. Often conveys a sense of surprise or unlikeliness that an event occurs. Type: Adverbial Expression Level:
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding まるで (marude) JLPT N3 Vocabulary まるで 【まるで】 (marude) Definition: 意味 as if; as though; completely Used to express that something is exactly like something else, or that a situation appears to be a certain way. It emphasizes strong comparison or an unreal feeling. Often followed by のようだ (no you da) or
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding 万一 (man’ichi) – In the Unlikely Event JLPT N3 Vocabulary 万一 【まんいち】 (man’ichi) Definition: 意味 by any chance; in the unlikely event that; just in case Used to express a low probability or a hypothetical situation where something undesirable might happen. Often followed by conditional forms like 〜たら (tara), 〜ば (ba),
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 「急に」(kyuu ni) – Suddenly! JLPT N3 Vocabulary 急に 【きゅうに】 (kyuu ni) Definition: 意味 suddenly; unexpectedly describing an action or event that happens quickly and without prior warning indicating an abrupt or swift change in a situation or state Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N3 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 「決して～ない」 (Kesshite ~ Nai) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 決して 【けっして】 (kesshite) Definition: 意味 never, by no means, definitely not Used to express a strong negation, meaning “never” or “absolutely not”. Always followed by a negative verb form (e.g., ない, ません, ずに). Emphasizes the speaker’s firm intention or belief that something will not
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding 結局 (kekkyoku) – After All, In The End JLPT N3 Vocabulary 結局 【けっきょく】 (kekkyoku) Definition: 意味 after all; in the end; eventually; finally Indicates the final outcome or conclusion after various events or considerations. Often implies that the result was unexpected, unavoidable, or contrary to initial expectations. Can also convey a
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 「か何か」 (ka nanika) JLPT N3 Vocabulary か何か 【か何か】 (ka nanika) Definition: 意味 or something; something like that Used to express uncertainty or vagueness about an item, action, or state. Often follows a noun, verb (plain form), or adjective to imply “X or similar”. Can convey a sense of “I don’t know
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Mastering 一体 (ittai) – What on Earth? JLPT N3 Vocabulary 一体 【いったい】 (ittai) Definition: 意味 What on earth? / In the first place Used to express strong doubt, surprise, or bewilderment, usually with interrogative words (何, 誰, いつ, どこ, どう). Asks for the fundamental reason or origin of something, often implying frustration
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Understanding 一体 (ittai) JLPT N3 Vocabulary 一体 【いったい】 (ittai) Definition: 意味 what on earth?, generally Used to emphasize interrogative words (何, 誰, どこ, いつ, etc.) Expresses strong doubt, surprise, or exasperation. Often translated as ‘What on earth?’ or ‘…in the world?’ Can also mean ‘generally’ or ‘fundamentally’. Type: Adverb, Noun Level: JLPT
