Japanese vocabulary in the iKnow! Core 6000 list
iKnow! Japanese Core 6000 Vocab 1102-1200
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adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
every week(click the word for examples and links)
a long time (since the last time); it's been a while (since I last saw, mailed, etc., you)
(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
'na' adjective, noun
trouble; bother; annoyance (see also: ご迷惑)(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
1. to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be astonished; to get startled; to jump (often written with kana only; onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
noun or verb acting prenominally
2. surprise (e.g. surprise party) (often written with kana only; onomatopoeic or mimetic word)(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to be sufficient; to be enough (see also: 取るに足りない; in the form verb に足りる)2. to be worth doing; to be worthy
(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning, examples and links)
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to get tired; to tire2. to be worn out (e.g. of well used objects)
(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning, examples and links)
2. violent; intense; strong; heavy; extreme (often written with kana only)
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'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to strike against; to collide with; to bump into; to conflict (often written with kana only)2. to encounter; to meet
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noun
1. (passenger) fare2. freight rates; shipping expenses
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'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home)2. to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight
(click the word to view an additional 5 meanings, examples and links)
Most common form: なく
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
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noun
restaurant (esp. Western-style) (originally from French)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
1. reservation; appointment; booking; advance order2. contract; subscription; pledge
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noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
order; request(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, useful expressions, examples and links)
Most common form: ぶたにく
noun, 'no' adjective
pork(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
'ku' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to burn2. to roast; to broil; to grill; to bake; to toast; to barbecue
(click the word to view an additional 5 meanings and 3 forms, useful expressions, examples and links)
noun
1. odour; odor; scent; smell; stench (臭い usu. has a negative connotation)2. aura; whiff; smacks of ...; sense; flavour; flavor
(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: つける
ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to attach; to join; to add; to append; to affix; to stick; to glue; to fasten; to sew on; to apply (ointment)2. to furnish (a house with)
(click the word to view an additional 12 meanings and 3 forms, useful expressions, examples and links)
Most common form: 瘠せる
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to slim2. to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to deliver; to forward; to send2. to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities); to give notice; to register
(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
1. to be in time for
2. to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
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1. to face
2. to turn toward
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noun, 'no' adjective, 'na' adjective
1. triumph; prosperity2. pride
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'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear; to put up (wallpaper)(click the word for examples and links)
ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to throw; to cast away2. to face defeat; to give up
(click the word for examples and links)
'u' godan verb, transitive verb
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
1. the future (usually distant)2. future tense
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noun
1. right handnoun, 'no' adjective
2. right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right(click the word for examples and links)
noun
1. left handnoun, 'no' adjective
2. left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left(click the word for examples and links)
noun
1. (swimming) poolnoun, 'suru' verb
2. pool (billiards)(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning, examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to shine; to glitter; to be bright(click the word for examples and links)
'mu' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to step on; to tread on2. to experience; to undergo
(click the word to view an additional 4 meanings and 3 forms, useful expressions, examples and links)
'na' adjective, noun, 'no' adjective
separately; individually(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch2. to make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.); to form; to press into shape; to mold; to mould
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'na' adjective, noun
1. bright red; deep red; flushed (of face)2. downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
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'u' godan verb, transitive verb
to pick up; to find; to gather(click the word for examples and links)
'su' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to turn; to rotate; to gyrate2. to circulate; to send around
(click the word to view an additional 6 meanings and 2 forms, useful expressions, examples and links)
2. note
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Most common form: やめる
ichidan verb, transitive verb
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
1. splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
2. praiseworthy; creditable; worthy
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'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to divide; to cut; to break; to halve; to separate; to split; to rip; to crack; to smash; to dilute(click the word for useful expressions, examples and links)
Most common form: ふく
'ku' godan verb, transitive verb
to wipe; to dry(click the word for examples and links)
'ku' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to invite; to ask2. to beckon; to wave someone in; to gesture to
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1. urgent; sudden; abrupt
2. sharp; steep; precipitous
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ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to get dirty; to become dirty2. to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity (see also: 汚れる)
(click the word for examples and links)
2. to extend; to cover; to range; to span (see also: にわたって; usu. 亘る or 亙る)
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adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
1. on the way; en route2. in the middle of; midway
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Most common form: インタビュ
noun, 'suru' verb
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)(click the word to view an additional 4 forms, examples and links)
'mu' godan verb, transitive verb
to steal(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
usual; habitual; ordinary; everyday; always (previously written as 不断)
(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: 引越す
'su' godan verb, intransitive verb
to move (house); to change residence(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme(click the word for useful expressions, examples and links)
Most common form: まく
'ku' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to wind; to coil; to roll; to wear (e.g. turban, scarf)2. to envelope; to shroud (usu. 巻かれる)
(click the word to view an additional 3 meanings and 2 forms, useful expressions, examples and links)
ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to visit; to call onichidan verb, intransitive verb
2. to arrive; to come; to appear(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to tear; to break; to destroy2. to break through (opponent's defense etc.); to breach
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noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
1. relation; relationship; connection2. participation; involvement; concern
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'na' adjective, noun
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; disaster; accident; death(click the word for useful expressions, examples and links)
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