The most useful 10,000 words in Japanese
Usefulness Level 3 Vocab 1101-1200
adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
next time (occasion)(click the word for examples and links)
adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
while alive; during one's lifetime(click the word for 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
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Most common form: 身体
noun
2. torso; trunk(click the word to view an additional 3 meanings and 4 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
attached; belonging (to); included; enclosed; affiliated; annexed; associated; subordinate; incidental; dependent; auxiliary(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'na' adjective
1. seriousness; earnestness2. real sword (as opposed to unsharpened or wooden practice weapon)
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noun, 'no' adjective
behind; in the rear; in back (opposite: 前方)(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
1. (with) both hands2. approvingly
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'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to attain (文語)2. to lead to (a place); to get to
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noun
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to be silent(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: ぼうえい
noun, 'suru' verb
defense; defence; protection; self-defense; self-defence(click the word for examples and links)
noun
1. purple; violet2. Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell) (often written with kana only)
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noun, 'no' adjective
grey; gray; ashen(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: 漬ける
ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to soak; to seep; to dip in2. to pickle (this meaning is restricted to form 漬ける, つける)
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multistory; multistoried; high-rise; high; tall
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise(click the word for examples and links)
noun
large amount of money; great cost(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
cultivation; refinement; culture; education(click the word for examples and links)
Ichidan verb - kureru special class, transitive verb, auxiliary verb
to give; to let one have; to do for one; to be given (くれ is an irregular alternative imperative form; often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
intention; idea; inclination(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. door; gate; opening2. title page
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noun, 'suru' verb
1. execution; enforcing; carrying out (this meaning is restricted to reading しこう, せこう, しぎょう)2. giving alms; giving food to the poor or monks (this meaning is restricted to reading せぎょう)
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Most common form: めぐる
2. to return (often written with kana only)
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
to state; to express; to mention(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. Mama2. female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
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adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
last third of a month; 21st to the last day of a month(click the word for examples and links)
adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
next day(click the word for examples and links)
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to retain; to maintain; to support; to sustain; to last; to endure; to keep well (food); to wear well; to be durable
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noun
1. public entertainment; performing arts2. accomplishments; attainments
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: いる
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to need; to want (often written with kana only)(click the word for examples and links)
2. to take responsibility for; to accept a duty
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noun
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
person in charge; responsible official; senior staff(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
gymnastics; physical exercises; calisthenics(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: 果す
'su' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to fulfill; to fulfil; to realize; to execute; to perform; to do(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: 話合い
noun, 'suru' verb
discussion; conference(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
1. capable person; talented person2. human resources; personnel
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noun
breakfast(click the word to view an additional 2 readings and 2 forms, examples and links)
'no' adjective, noun
1. foreign; importednoun, 'no' adjective
2. outpatient; outpatient care; outpatient clinic; outpatient ward (see also: 外来患者; abbreviation)(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: うつ
2. to attack; to defeat; to destroy; to avenge
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
to catch; to arrest; to seize(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
1. solid body; three-dimensional object2. multi-storey car park (see also: 立体駐車場; abbreviation)
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'na' adjective, noun
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness(click the word for examples and links)
noun
1. cloth; fabric; material; texture2. one's true character
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember2. to learn; to pick up; to acquire (this meaning is restricted to form 覚える)
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'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. drainage; ditch; gutter; sewerage2. sewage; black water
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to raise; to rear; to bring up2. to train; to teach; to educate
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noun
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
expression, 'tsu' godan verb
to be helpful; to be useful(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. mouth2. opening; hole; gap; orifice
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noun, 'suru' verb
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape(click the word for examples and links)
'na' adjective, noun
1. delicate; subtle; sensitive2. difficult; delicate (situation); complicated
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noun, 'suru' verb
exhibition; demonstration; show; display; manifestation(click the word for examples and links)
adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
middle of a month; second third of a month; 11th to 20th day of a month(click the word for examples and links)
adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
early morning(click the word for examples and links)
ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to publish; to print; to carry (an article)2. to put up; to hang out; to hoist; to fly (a sail); to float (a flag, kite, etc.)
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'na' adjective, noun
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: から
noun, 'no' adjective
emptiness; vacuum; blank(click the word for examples and links)
'na' adjective, noun
good luck; fortune(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
1. congestion; crush; crowding; jam2. confusion; disorder
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