In Day 35 of our Daily JLPT Vocabulary series, we have five useful words and expressions for each level from N5 to N1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vocabulary ranges from everyday words such as \u9280\u884c[\u304e\u3093\u3053\u3046] (bank) and \u59b9[\u3044\u3082\u3046\u3068] (younger sister) to advanced expressions such as \u62bd\u8c61\u7684[\u3061\u3085\u3046\u3057\u3087\u3046\u3066\u304d]\u306a\u8a00\u3044\u65b9[\u3044\u3044\u304b\u305f] (an abstract way of saying something) and \u4e0d\u5229[\u3075\u308a]\u306a\u7acb\u5834[\u305f\u3061\u3070] (an unfavorable position).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead of memorizing all 25 words at once, try focusing on your JLPT level first. Then review a few words from the levels above you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vocabulary is an important part of Japanese learning. Knowing individual words helps you understand sentences, conversations, reading passages, and everyday communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A simple daily routine can make vocabulary practice easier:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learning vocabulary in context is especially useful because an example sentence shows you how a word works in a real sentence. This approach is also consistent with the way My Japanese Online’s existing vocabulary lessons present words through meanings, examples, and practical usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
N5 learners should focus on vocabulary that appears in familiar daily situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meaning:<\/strong> Bank<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u9280\u884c[\u304e\u3093\u3053\u3046]\u3067\u304a\u91d1[\u304b\u306d]\u3092\u4e0b[\u304a]\u308d\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> I withdraw money at the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> \u9280\u884c[\u304e\u3093\u3053\u3046] is useful when talking about money, payments, and everyday errands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> To begin; to start<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u6388\u696d[\u3058\u3085\u304e\u3087\u3046]\u306f\u4e5d\u6642[\u304f\u3058]\u306b\u59cb[\u306f\u3058]\u307e\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> The class begins at 9 o’clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> Notice that \u59cb\u307e\u308b[\u306f\u3058\u307e\u308b] describes something that begins. It is useful for talking about classes, meetings, events, and schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Fast; quick<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u5f7c[\u304b\u308c]\u306f\u8d70[\u306f\u3057]\u308b\u306e\u304c\u901f[\u306f\u3084]\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> He runs fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> Practice using \u901f\u3044[\u306f\u3084\u3044] to describe speed in everyday situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Thin; slender<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u5f7c\u5973[\u304b\u306e\u3058\u3087]\u306f\u6307[\u3086\u3073]\u304c\u7d30[\u307b\u305d]\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> She has slender fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> \u7d30\u3044[\u307b\u305d\u3044] can be used when describing something physically thin or slender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Younger sister<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u59b9[\u3044\u3082\u3046\u3068]\u306f\u9ad8\u6821\u751f[\u3053\u3046\u3053\u3046\u305b\u3044]\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> My younger sister is a high school student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> Learn family vocabulary together. For example, \u59b9[\u3044\u3082\u3046\u3068] is younger sister, while other family words can help you describe your family more naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At N4, learners can start expanding beyond very basic vocabulary and recognize words used in everyday activities and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Daytime; during the day<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u663c\u9593[\u3072\u308b\u307e]\u306f\u4ed5\u4e8b[\u3057\u3054\u3068]\u3092\u3057\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> I work during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> Use \u663c\u9593[\u3072\u308b\u307e] when talking about activities that happen during the daytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Broadcast; broadcasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u305d\u306e\u30cb\u30e5\u30fc\u30b9\u306f\u30c6\u30ec\u30d3\u3067\u653e\u9001[\u307b\u3046\u305d\u3046]\u3055\u308c\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> The news was broadcast on TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> \u653e\u9001[\u307b\u3046\u305d\u3046] is useful when discussing television, radio, announcements, and other broadcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Character; letter; handwriting<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u5f7c[\u304b\u308c]\u306f\u5b57[\u3058]\u304c\u4e0a\u624b[\u3058\u3087\u3046\u305a]\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> He has good handwriting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> This word is useful when talking about writing and handwriting. Try connecting it with words related to writing and reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Enough; sufficient<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u304a\u91d1[\u304b\u306d]\u306f\u5341\u5206[\u3058\u3085\u3046\u3076\u3093]\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> There is enough money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> \u5341\u5206[\u3058\u3085\u3046\u3076\u3093] is useful when you want to say that something is enough or sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> To change; to transform<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u90e8\u5c4b[\u3078\u3084]\u306e\u30ec\u30a4\u30a2\u30a6\u30c8\u3092\u5909[\u304b]\u3048\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> I changed the room layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> Try using \u5909\u3048\u308b[\u304b\u3048\u308b] with things you can change, such as a schedule, plan, room layout, or settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At N3, learners encounter more vocabulary for describing information, places, qualities, and situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Clear; precise; definite<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u5148\u751f[\u305b\u3093\u305b\u3044]\u306e\u8aac\u660e[\u305b\u3064\u3081\u3044]\u306f\u660e\u78ba[\u3081\u3044\u304b\u304f]\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> The teacher’s explanation is clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> \u660e\u78ba[\u3081\u3044\u304b\u304f] is particularly useful when discussing explanations, information, goals, or decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Entrance; admission<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u4f1a\u5834[\u304b\u3044\u3058\u3087\u3046]\u306b\u5165\u5834[\u306b\u3085\u3046\u3058\u3087\u3046]\u3057\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> Please enter the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> You may encounter \u5165\u5834[\u306b\u3085\u3046\u3058\u3087\u3046] in contexts involving events, venues, tickets, and admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Fresh<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u3053\u306e\u91ce\u83dc[\u3084\u3055\u3044]\u306f\u3068\u3066\u3082\u65b0\u9bae[\u3057\u3093\u305b\u3093]\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> These vegetables are very fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> \u65b0\u9bae[\u3057\u3093\u305b\u3093] is especially useful when talking about food and ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Study; home office<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u7236[\u3061\u3061]\u306f\u66f8\u658e[\u3057\u3087\u3055\u3044]\u3067\u672c[\u307b\u3093]\u3092\u8aad[\u3088]\u3093\u3067\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> My father is reading a book in his study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> Connect \u66f8\u658e[\u3057\u3087\u3055\u3044] with other vocabulary related to rooms, furniture, studying, and reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> To sell; to sell well<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u3053\u306e\u672c[\u307b\u3093]\u306f\u3088\u304f\u58f2[\u3046]\u308c\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> This book sells well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> \u58f2\u308c\u308b[\u3046\u308c\u308b] is useful when describing products or items that have good sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n N2 vocabulary often requires learners to understand words used in broader everyday, social, and professional contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> To access<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u30a6\u30a7\u30d6\u30b5\u30a4\u30c8\u306b\u30a2\u30af\u30bb\u30b9\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> I access the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> \u30a2\u30af\u30bb\u30b9\u3059\u308b is a useful loanword in modern Japanese, especially when talking about websites, online services, and digital information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> To be a hit; to become popular<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u305d\u306e\u6620\u753b[\u3048\u3044\u304c]\u306f\u5927[\u3060\u3044]\u30d2\u30c3\u30c8\u3057\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> That movie became a big hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> \u30d2\u30c3\u30c8\u3059\u308b is often useful when discussing movies, music, products, or other things that become popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> To rent<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n DVD\u3092\u30ec\u30f3\u30bf\u30eb\u3057\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> I rented a DVD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> \u30ec\u30f3\u30bf\u30eb\u3059\u308b is a useful example of how English loanwords are used with \u3059\u308b in Japanese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> Well-balanced<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u3053\u306e\u98df\u4e8b[\u3057\u3087\u304f\u3058]\u306f\u30d0\u30e9\u30f3\u30b9\u304c\u3044\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> This meal is well-balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> You can use this expression when discussing food, lifestyle, schedules, and other things that have a good balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> High in calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u3053\u306e\u30b1\u30fc\u30ad\u306f\u30ab\u30ed\u30ea\u30fc\u304c\u9ad8[\u305f\u304b]\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translation:<\/strong> This cake is high in calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning tip:<\/strong> This expression is useful when talking about food and making everyday observations about meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n N1 learners need to understand more precise and abstract expressions. These words and phrases can appear in advanced conversations, writing, explanations, and formal contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/strong> A big\/tall woman<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. \u59cb[\u306f\u3058]\u307e\u308b \u2014 To Begin<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
3. \u901f[\u306f\u3084]\u3044 \u2014 Fast; Quick<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
4. \u7d30[\u307b\u305d]\u3044 \u2014 Thin; Slender<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
5. \u59b9[\u3044\u3082\u3046\u3068] \u2014 Younger Sister<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Everyday Communication<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
6. \u663c\u9593[\u3072\u308b\u307e] \u2014 Daytime<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
7. \u653e\u9001[\u307b\u3046\u305d\u3046] \u2014 Broadcast<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
8. \u5b57[\u3058] \u2014 Character; Letter<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
9. \u5341\u5206[\u3058\u3085\u3046\u3076\u3093] \u2014 Enough; Sufficient<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
10. \u5909[\u304b]\u3048\u308b \u2014 To Change; To Transform<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: More Precise Japanese<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
11. \u660e\u78ba[\u3081\u3044\u304b\u304f] \u2014 Clear; Precise; Definite<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
12. \u5165\u5834[\u306b\u3085\u3046\u3058\u3087\u3046] \u2014 Entrance; Admission<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
13. \u65b0\u9bae[\u3057\u3093\u305b\u3093] \u2014 Fresh<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
14. \u66f8\u658e[\u3057\u3087\u3055\u3044] \u2014 Study; Home Office<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
15. \u58f2[\u3046]\u308c\u308b \u2014 To Sell Well<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
JLPT N2 Vocabulary: Modern and Practical Expressions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
16. \u30a2\u30af\u30bb\u30b9\u3059\u308b \u2014 To Access<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
17. \u30d2\u30c3\u30c8\u3059\u308b \u2014 To Be a Hit; To Become Popular<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
18. \u30ec\u30f3\u30bf\u30eb\u3059\u308b \u2014 To Rent<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
19. \u30d0\u30e9\u30f3\u30b9\u304c\u3044\u3044 \u2014 Well-Balanced<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
20. \u30ab\u30ed\u30ea\u30fc\u304c\u9ad8[\u305f\u304b]\u3044 \u2014 High in Calories<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
JLPT N1 Vocabulary: Advanced Expressions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
21. \u5927\u67c4[\u304a\u304a\u304c\u3089]\u306a\u5973\u6027[\u3058\u3087\u305b\u3044] \u2014 Big or Tall Woman<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n