The most useful 10,000 words in Japanese
Usefulness Level 5 Vocab 2101-2200
noun, 'no' adjective
1. upper limitnoun
2. supremum (mathematics)(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
polish; refinement(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
cancellation (originally from eng 'cancel')(click the word for useful expressions, examples and links)
noun
Holland; The Netherlands (often written with kana only; originally from Portuguese 'Olanda')(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
ichidan verb, transitive verb
to assign; to set aside(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
pitching; throwing a ball; bowling (in cricket); pitched ball(click the word for examples and links)
noun
tenth sign of Chinese zodiac (The Bird, 5pm-7pm, west, August)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
supplies; furniture; fixtures(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
1. humanity2. sidewalk; footpath
(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 1 meaning, examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
sulfur (S); sulphur(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
noun
1. a find2. windfall; bargain
(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
'na' adjective, noun, 'suru' verb
withering; atrophy; contraction; dwarf(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
1. article; item; thing; goods; stock (esp. 品)2. quality
(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning and 3 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. tunnel(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning, examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
1. daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus)2. ham actor (see also: 大根役者; abbreviation)
(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
conjunction
1. in addition; furthermore2. above (which); on top of (which)
(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to get strong; to gain strength(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
1. return (to); revolution; recurrence; recursion; comeback; revival2. regression (mathematics)
(click the word for examples and links)
noun
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryou (an old coin)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. wind powerprefix
2. force (level on the Beaufort wind speed scale)(click the word for examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to be collected; to be settled; to be in order (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
1. point worthy of note; highlight (e.g. in a film); thing to note2. good prospects for the future; promise
(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
public commitment; public promise; campaign pledge; official vow(click the word for examples and links)
2. extreme (colloquialism)
(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
1. complexion; one's colour; one's color2. countenance; expression; one's face
(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 1 form, examples and links)
expression, irregular 'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to be popular(click the word for examples and links)
auxiliary
1. probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.)2. don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to
(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity(click the word for examples and links)
good-for-nothing; stupid; trivial; worthless (often written with kana only)
(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun, 'na' adjective, 'no' adjective
right angle; perpendicular(click the word for examples and links)
noun
medical science; medical department(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
one month(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 1 form, examples and links)
noun
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person(click the word for examples and links)
noun
1. deep red; crimson2. rouge; lipstick (this meaning is restricted to reading べに)
(click the word to view an additional 2 readings and 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: わく
'ku' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil2. to be in a state of excitement; to get excited; to take place energetically; to erupt (e.g. in applause, cheers)
(click the word for examples and links)
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to die out; to peter out; to become extinct2. to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued; to be cut off
(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
koso appeal (initial appeal to a higher court)(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
one's heart's desire; earnest petition(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
1. innermost thoughts; real intention; inmost heart; one's mind; in the heart(click the word for examples and links)
'na' adjective, noun
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective(click the word for examples and links)
noun
drawing room; study; publishing house; writing alcove(click the word for examples and links)
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