The most useful 10,000 words in Japanese
Usefulness Level 4 Vocab 1701-1800
pronoun
1. this (indicating an item near the speaker, the action of the speaker, or the current topic) (see also: 何れ, 其れ, 彼:あれ; often written with kana only)2. this person (usu. indicating someone in one's in-group) (humble)
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'no' adjective, noun
smallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimal (opposite: 最大)(click the word for examples and links)
noun
1. (one's) whereabouts2. outcome
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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)
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noun, 'suru' verb
flight from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee(click the word for examples and links)
'mu' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to entangle; to entwine2. to pick a quarrel; to find fault
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ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. course; route; path; channel2. process; means
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noun, 'suru' verb
1. echo; reverberation2. repercussion; reaction; response; influence
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noun, 'no' adjective
fixed date; settlement date(click the word to view an additional 2 readings, examples and links)
pronoun, 'no' adjective
1. that (indicating an item or person near the listener, the action of the listener, or something on their mind); it (see also: 何れ, 此れ, 彼・あれ; often written with kana only)2. that time; then
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Most common form: 釣る
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to fish; to angle; to catch2. to lure in; to tempt; to attract; to entice; to allure (see also: 釣られる)
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Most common form: こうたい
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
1. retreat2. backspace; BS
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'no' adjective, noun (prefix), noun
first; new(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
noun
1. making; producing; manufacturing; building; construction; make; structure2. appearance (i.e. attire, make-up)
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noun, 'suru' verb
nap (afternoon); siesta(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. vehicle; conveyance; transport2. ride (playground, fair, carnival); playground facility
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noun
achievements; merit; meritorious service; meritorious deed(click the word for examples and links)
'na' adjective, noun
1. deep blue; bright blue2. ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
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noun
1. ending; conclusion2. join; union; connecting
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'mu' godan verb, transitive verb
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to become cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to come down (fever)2. to cool down (interest); to abate; to subside; to dampen
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particle
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ....; given that...(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: 横ぎる
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
expression
according to; by (means of); due to; because of (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, useful expressions, examples and links)
particle
1. -ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going") (as …たり…たり, after the ren'youkei forms of multiple verbs)2. (used adverbially) doing such things as...
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noun, 'no' adjective
miracle; wonder; marvel(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. landlord; landlady (this meaning is restricted to reading やぬし, いえぬし)2. house owner; home owner; head of the household
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noun
1. measurement; size; extent; dimension2. plan; intention; arrangement; schedule
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expression, 'ru' godan verb
by means of; due to; because of; according to (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
executive secretary; coordinator; organizer; person in charge of making arrangements(click the word for examples and links)
noun
voter; constituent; (electoral) franchise-holder; (the) electorate; eligible voters(click the word for examples and links)
noun
1. pivot2. vital point; cornerstone; keystone
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adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
this (current) year(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: でまえ
noun, 'suru' verb
catering; meal delivery service(click the word for examples and links)
vexing; annoying; frustrating; regrettable; mortifying
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2. future (often written with kana only)
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Most common form: 受けいれる
ichidan verb, transitive verb
to accept; to receive; to agree(click the word to view an additional 5 forms, examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to talk; to chat; to chatter (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
1. white paper; flyleafnoun, 'no' adjective
2. blank paper(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 2 meanings, useful expressions, examples and links)
noun, noun (suffix)
1. gold (Au); golden (color); gold (medal, cup)'no' adjective, noun
2. valuable; of highest value(click the word to view an additional 7 meanings, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
public acknowledgment; public acknowledgement; public recognition; commendation; awarding(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
nursing; nurturing; rearing; lactation; suckling(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
'na' adjective, noun, 'no' adjective
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune; bad break; tough luck; mischance(click the word for examples and links)
noun
1. heaven and earth; the universe; nature; top and bottom; realm; sphere; world2. top and bottom (this meaning is restricted to reading てんち)
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noun
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: 伸びる
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to spread2. to make progress; to grow (beard, body height)
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