The most useful 10,000 words in Japanese
Usefulness Level 5 Vocab 1201-1300
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
rest; relief; relaxation(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
everyone; every person; all; anyone(click the word to view an additional 2 readings and 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: 獲る
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to take; to catch; to capture(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
ensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concert(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
going nuts (over something); enthusiasm; zeal; mania(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
prediction; prophecy; prognostication (see also: 預言)(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
alert; standby; await an opportunity; wait for orders(click the word for examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to cut (hair); to mow (grass); to harvest; to clip; to shear; to reap; to trim; to prune(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
expression
if possible (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
'ku' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to approach; to draw near; to get close2. to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
importance; weight; dignity; emphasis(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
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noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi), 'no' adjective
1. middle period2. medium-term
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noun, 'suru' verb
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing; exhibiting; unveiling; revealing; showcasing; performing; giving a rendition(click the word for examples and links)
firmly; absolutely; definitely; flatly; far and away; by far; by a long shot; hands down
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noun, 'suru' verb
formulation (of a plan, policy, etc.); decision; settling on(click the word for examples and links)
noun
1. cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant)2. hemp (fiber); linen; flax; jute
(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. menu; bill of fare2. program; programme; schedule
(click the word for examples and links)
expression, irregular 'ru' godan verb
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)(click the word for examples and links)
ichidan verb, transitive verb
to dream (of)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot)2. vacuum bottle; thermos flask
(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: しょうか
noun, 'suru' verb
fire fighting; extinguishing a fire (see also: 防火)(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
1. raindrops; falling drop of water2. intravenous drip; IV; drip-feed (medicine, etc. term)
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noun, 'suru' verb
1. running (for election); coming forward as a candidate2. going on horseback
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noun
spoon (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
'na' adjective, adverb, noun
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants(click the word for useful expressions, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
scorn; disdain; contempt(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: カッコ
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
parentheses; brackets (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
1. truth; reality2. sincerity; honesty; fidelity (this meaning is restricted to reading じつ)
(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 2 meanings, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
disaster; shipwreck; accident; being stranded(click the word for examples and links)
noun
1. new rice field; newly developed rice field2. wasteland or marshland newly reclaimed as a rice field (Edo period)
(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
noun
1. top and bottom; up and down; high and low; above and below; upper and lower ends'no' adjective, noun
2. upside-down (see also: 上下になる; only in conjunction with auxiliary term such as 逆)(click the word for examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to bury; to inter; to entomb; to consign to oblivion; to shelve(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
flood; freshet; inundation(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
'gu' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to stop up; to close up; to block (up); to plug up; to shut up; to cover (ears, eyes, etc.); to close (eyes, mouth) (see also: 塞がる)2. to stand in the way; to obstruct
(click the word to view an additional 3 meanings and 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
Russia (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
expression, irregular verb 'suru'
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
1. both countriesnoun
2. Ryougoku (area of Tokyo) (this meaning is restricted to reading りょうごく)(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
clear; pure; noble (see also: 清らか)
(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
1. each time; always; often2. thank you for your continued patronage (see also: 毎度有り難うございます; abbreviation)
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noun
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
'na' adjective, noun, 'no' adjective
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen(click the word for examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to get between; to be caught in(click the word for examples and links)
'su' godan verb, transitive verb
to miss; to lose; to give away; to let go; to set free; to let get away (eg physically escape) (see also: 逃す)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
price hike; mark-up(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
serious wound; serious injury(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 1 form, examples and links)
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