Japanese vocabulary in the iKnow! Core 6000 list
iKnow! Japanese Core 6000 Vocab 2502-2600
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noun
aquarium (すいぞっかん is colloquial)(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
short way; shortcut(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit(click the word for examples and links)
noun
wasabi (Wasabia japonica) (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
first shrine visit of New Year(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
1. crumpled; disheveled; dishevelled; rumpled; tousled; wrinkled; creased (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
2. depressed; gloomy (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning, examples and links)
noun
(loaf of) bread; bread in a rectangular shape(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
1. damp and humid; sodden; wet; clammy (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
2. gloomy; melancholy; depressing (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: ジロジロ
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
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Most common form: ツルツル
1. slick; slippery; smooth; sleek (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
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Most common form: コショウ
noun, 'no' adjective
pepper (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: ビショビショ
1. soaked; drenched; sopping; soppy; wet (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
packing in tightly; creaking leather, door, etc. (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
(click the word for examples and links)
noun
cucumber (Cucumis sativus) (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun
pineapple (Ananas comosus)(click the word to view an additional 4 forms, examples and links)
noun
onion (Allium cepa) (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 4 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
internationalization; internationalisation; i18n (in IT)(click the word for examples and links)
1. genuine; real; regular; normal; typical; standard; orthodox
2. full-scale; full-blown; all-out
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Most common form: ギリギリ
'na' adjective, 'no' adjective, noun, adverb
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment (onomatopoeic or mimetic word; often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
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Most common form: くっつく
'ku' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to adhere to; to stick to; to cling to (often written with kana only)2. to keep close to; to go along with (often written with kana only)
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2. suddenly (realizing, understanding, becoming aware, etc.) (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
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Most common form: バラバラ
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops; rustling (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
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Most common form: ブルブル
adverb, noun, 'suru' verb
shivering with cold or fear; shaking; trembling (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: スラスラ
smoothly (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
2. miserly (esp. こすい)
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Most common form: スヤスヤ
sleeping peacefully; sleeping quietly; sleeping soundly (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
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Most common form: ガタガタ
2. trembling; shivering; quaking; wobbling; swaying (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
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Most common form: ザラザラ
1. rough (touch, voice, etc.); coarse; gritty; granular (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: ヌルヌル
'na' adjective, adverb, noun, 'suru' verb
slimy; slippery (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: キョロキョロ
'suru' verb, 'to' adverb, adverb, noun
looking around restlessly (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: グズグズ
1. slowly; tardily; hesitatingly; lingering; complaining (often written with kana only; onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
2. repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
(click the word for examples and links)
1. flaring up; burning hotly; suddenly becoming bright (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
2. flying into a rage; losing one's cool (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
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Most common form: ドキッと
adverb, noun, 'suru' verb
feeling a shock; startling (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)(click the word to view an additional 4 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: 乗りおくれる
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to miss (train, bus, etc.)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: グダグダ
2. withered; worn out
(click the word to view an additional 2 meanings and 4 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: 滑滑
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky (often written with kana only)
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Most common form: ニヤニヤ
adverb, noun, 'suru' verb
grinning; broad grin; smirk (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
tidying up; cleaning; clearing away; putting in order(click the word to view an additional 6 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: ウキウキ
cheerful; buoyant; cheery; lighthearted (often written with kana only)
(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
1. to love; to be affectionate; to favor; to favour; to be partial to
2. to torment; to tease; to be rough with
(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: ゲラゲラ
guffaw (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
interjection (kandoushi), noun
your pardon; declining (something); dismissal; permission (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
in three days' time; two days after tomorrow(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 2 forms, examples and links)
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