The most useful 10,000 words in Japanese
Usefulness Level 5 Vocab 301-400
noun
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot(click the word to view an additional 2 readings, examples and links)
ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to2. to passively leave to someone else's facilities (see also: 想像に任せる)
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noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
arbitration; conciliation; mediation(click the word for examples and links)
'na' adjective, noun, 'suru' verb
rude; violent; rough; lawless; unreasonable; reckless(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. presentiment; premonition; hunch(click the word for examples and links)
'no' adjective, adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun
two way; both parties; mutual; both(click the word for examples and links)
'u' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to drift; to float2. to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air
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noun, 'suru' verb
performance; fulfillment; fulfilment; discharge; implementation(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
1. decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; spoilagenoun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
2. corruption; degeneracy; decay; depravity(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: ふる
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to wave; to shake; to swing2. to sprinkle; to throw (dice)
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noun
organ (musical instrument) (originally from Portuguese 'órgão')(click the word for examples and links)
adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
future years; in (one's) later years(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
1. service; ministry; attendance; church work2. offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
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noun
1. mountain forest; forest on a mountain; montane forest2. mountains and forest
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noun, 'na' adjective
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance (opposite: 劣勢)(click the word for examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to engage in; to participate; to take part (see also: 従事)(click the word for examples and links)
noun
company director; top management; high executive; (person with) heavy responsibilities(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
1. next; following; subsequent2. stage; station
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noun
antecedents; ancestor; previous position; previous existence; predecessor organization; predecessor organisation(click the word for examples and links)
adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
post-natal; since birth(click the word for examples and links)
'su' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to omit; to leave out; to skip (this meaning is restricted to form 抜かす)2. to say; to speak (vulgar expression or word)
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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)
auxiliary adjective
1. want to ... do something; would like to ... (after the -masu stem of a verb)particle
2. indicates emphasis (at sentence-end; regional dialect: Kyuushuu-ben)(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning, examples and links)
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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expression
1. as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of)2. apart from... (used to change the topic)
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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, 'suru' verb
1. echo; reverberation2. repercussion; reaction; response; influence
(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
fixed date; settlement date(click the word to view an additional 2 readings, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
disqualification; elimination; incapacity (legal)(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: こうたい
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
1. retreat2. backspace; BS
(click the word for examples and links)
'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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expression, 'ku' godan verb
to have the privilege of doing (humble; often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
taking advantage of a ride or an opportunity; taking a ship(click the word for examples and links)
'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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'u' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to carry on back or shoulder2. to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something)
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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, 'suru' verb
1. restraint; restriction; fetters; yoke; shackles2. binding; confinement with rope (orig. meaning)
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