The most useful 10,000 words in Japanese
Usefulness Level 5 Vocab 2201-2300
'na' adjective, adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun
1. small dose; small quantity2. narrowmindedness (esp. 小量)
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conjunction
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
following (e.g. suit, in someone's footsteps, etc.); emulation(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
Switzerland (often written with kana only; originally from French 'Suisse')(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
expression, ichidan verb
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
common use; communal use; sharing(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
discussion; argument; debate(click the word for examples and links)
conjunction
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
taking the mound; pitching a game (see also: 降板; baseball term)(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: じょきょ
noun, 'suru' verb
removal; getting rid of(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
1. next term; next period2. next version; next release
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adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi)
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat; one inning(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look(click the word for examples and links)
2. going into opposition; losing power (see also: 野党; of a political party)
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noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
naming; christening(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side
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noun
1. arena, esp. in sumo2. forum (e.g. for discussion)
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noun
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to manipulate; to operate; to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to steer (a ship)2. to have a good command of (a language); to be fluent in
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noun
toilet; lavatory; rest room; latrine; comfort station(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
1. cover (e.g. book); coverage2. to compensate for (a loss); to offset (a weakness); to back up
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noun
separate volume; extra issue; supplement; additional volume; supplementary volume(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: 落ち入る
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to fall into (e.g. a hole)2. to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.)
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noun, 'suru' verb
1. brake; skid; pawl2. restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit; check
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noun
starvation; famine; hunger(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
proverb; maxim (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
second week's memorial services(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
1. payment; provision; benefit; present; delivery2. performance
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Most common form: 突く
'ku' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to prick; to stab2. to poke; to prod; to push; to thrust; to nudge; to hit; to strike
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