The most useful 10,000 words in Japanese
Usefulness Level 5 Vocab 1801-1900
noun
1. glance; look; glimpse2. complete view; bird's-eye view
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noun, 'suru' verb
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study(click the word for examples and links)
noun
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart(click the word for examples and links)
'na' adjective, adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
normal; usual(click the word for examples and links)
noun or verb acting prenominally
four (long cylindrical things)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
1. permeation; penetration; soaking2. osmosis
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noun, 'suru' verb
1. analysis; analytical study2. parsing; parse
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noun
1. cat2. shamisen
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adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
next morning(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
noun
eastern country; eastern provinces; Kanto provinces(click the word for examples and links)
noun
grape; grapevine (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, useful expressions, examples and links)
noun
1. collar; lapel; neckband; neck2. nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to be temperate in; to refrain; to abstain; to hold back; to restrain oneself from excessive ...2. to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number)
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noun (suffix), noun
1. itselfnoun
2. one's own body; oneself(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
1. report; notification; tip; bulletin2. message (in information and communication theory) (mathematics, computer terminology)
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'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to compete2. to bid
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Most common form: 摸索
noun, 'suru' verb
groping (for); exploring for a solution(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
logs in bark; rough wood; unseasoned timber; new lumber(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
2. (computer) image (computer terminology)
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noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
closure (of a library, museum, etc.)(click the word for examples and links)
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to break; to snap; to be cut; to split; to crack2. to be injured
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'u' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to yearn for; to long for; to pine for; to miss; to love dearly; to adore2. to follow (someone)
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noun
itemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: 粋
'na' adjective, noun
1. chic; smart; stylish; tasteful; refined; sophisticated; worldly (いき is also written as 意気; opposite: 野暮)2. considerate; understanding; sympathetic
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noun or verb acting prenominally
well-ordered; in good order; well-featured; well-regulated(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither; to waste away(click the word for examples and links)
2. (electrical) feedback
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Most common form: やけど
noun, 'suru' verb
burn; scald (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
(sudden) evening shower (rain)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement (see also: お勧め)(click the word to view an additional 4 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
short way; shortcut(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
'mu' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to anticipate; to estimate; to expect2. to count on
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Most common form: 跡絶える
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to stop; to cease; to come to an end(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
2. very likely; highly possible
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tightly; densely packed; crammed (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
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noun, 'no' adjective
the reverse; other side; lining(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun, noun (suffix)
1. room2. wife (of someone of high rank) (obscure term)
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noun
storage room; storeroom; lumber room(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
'mu' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to be frugal; to be sparing2. to value; to hold dear
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