2,638 words at JLPT N1, part of 7,788 across all levels.
7,788 words across every JLPT level, with readings, audio and examples
fisherman
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海で働く漁師です。
Umi de hataraku ryoushi desu.
He is a fisherman who works at sea.
developing (film), development
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撮った写真を暗室で現像するのが趣味だ。
Totta shashin o anshitsu de genzou suru no ga shumi da.
My hobby is developing the photos I take in a darkroom.
principle, general rule
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原則として、遅刻は認められない。
Gensoku to shite, chikoku wa mitomerarenai.
As a general rule, lateness is not tolerated.
point of view, standpoint
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教育的な見地からこの問題を考える必要がある。
Kyouikuteki na kenchi kara kono mondai o kangaeru hitsuyou ga aru.
We need to consider this problem from an educational standpoint.
the actual place, the site, on-site, local
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記者は現地に飛んで被害の状況を伝えた。
Kisha wa genchi ni tonde higai no joukyou o tsutaeta.
The reporter flew to the site and reported on the extent of the damage.
limitation, restriction, limited (edition)
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この商品は数量を限定して販売されている。
Kono shouhin wa suuryou o gentei shite hanbai sarete iru.
This product is sold in limited quantities.
origin, starting point
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初心を思い出し、もう一度原点に立ち返るべきだ。
Shoshin o omoidashi, mou ichido genten ni tachikaeru beki da.
We should recall our original intent and return once more to our starting point.
original text, source
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翻訳ではなく原典に当たって研究を進めた。
Honyaku de wa naku genten ni atatte kenkyuu o susumeta.
I advanced my research by consulting the original text rather than a translation.
atomic bomb
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広島には原爆の惨状を伝える資料館がある。
Hiroshima ni wa genbaku no sanjou o tsutaeru shiryoukan ga aru.
In Hiroshima there is a museum that conveys the horrors of the atomic bomb.
original text, the source text
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この訳は原文の微妙なニュアンスを捉えている。
Kono yaku wa genbun no bimyou na nyuansu o toraete iru.
This translation captures the subtle nuances of the original text.
strict, precise, rigorous
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厳密に言えば、その定義は正確ではない。
Genmitsu ni ieba, sono teigi wa seikaku de wa nai.
Strictly speaking, that definition is not accurate.
wise, sensible, prudent
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早めに撤退したのは賢明な判断だった。
Hayame ni tettai shita no wa kenmei na handan datta.
Withdrawing early was a wise decision.
thrift, economy, frugality
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老後に備えて日頃から倹約を心がけている。
Rougo ni sonaete higoro kara ken'yaku o kokorogakete iru.
I make an effort to be frugal on a daily basis to prepare for old age.
crude oil
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原油価格の高騰が物価全体に影響を与えている。
Gen'yu kakaku no koutou ga bukka zentai ni eikyou o ataete iru.
The surge in crude oil prices is affecting overall commodity prices.
combined use, dual purpose
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この傘は晴雨兼用なので一年中使える。
Kono kasa wa seiu ken'you na node ichinenjuu tsukaeru.
This umbrella serves for both sun and rain, so it can be used all year round.
(political) power, authority
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権力を握った者は往々にして腐敗する。
Kenryoku o nigitta mono wa ouou ni shite fuhai suru.
Those who seize power often become corrupt.
speech, discourse, expression of opinion
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民主主義において言論の自由は不可欠だ。
Minshu shugi ni oite genron no jiyuu wa fukaketsu da.
In a democracy, freedom of speech is indispensable.
the late, deceased
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故山田氏の功績を称える式典が開かれた。
Ko Yamada-shi no kouseki o tataeru shikiten ga hirakareta.
A ceremony was held to honor the achievements of the late Mr. Yamada.
vocabulary
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彼は多読を通じて豊富な語彙を身につけた。
Kare wa tadoku o tsuujite houfu na goi o mi ni tsuketa.
He acquired a rich vocabulary through extensive reading.
to fall in love, to love
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彼女は幼なじみに密かに恋していた。
Kanojo wa osananajimi ni hisoka ni koishite ita.
She was secretly in love with her childhood friend.
first (in rank), grade A; shell, carapace
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契約書では貸主を甲、借主を乙と記す。
Keiyakusho de wa kashinushi o kou, karinushi o otsu to shirusu.
In the contract, the lessor is designated as Party A and the lessee as Party B.
good will, kindness, favor
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相手の好意を無下に断るわけにはいかない。
Aite no koui o muge ni kotowaru wake ni wa ikanai.
I can't just bluntly refuse the other person's kindness.
act, deed, conduct
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彼の勇敢な行為は多くの人に感動を与えた。
Kare no yuukan na koui wa ooku no hito ni kandou o ataeta.
His brave deed moved many people.
agreement, consent, mutual understanding
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両国は長い交渉の末に合意に達した。
Ryoukoku wa nagai koushou no sue ni goui ni tasshita.
The two nations reached an agreement after long negotiations.
engineering
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彼は大学で電子工学を専攻している。
Kare wa daigaku de denshi kougaku o senkou shite iru.
He is majoring in electronic engineering at university.
protest, objection
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市民は政府の決定に激しく抗議した。
Shimin wa seifu no kettei ni hageshiku kougi shita.
The citizens fiercely protested against the government's decision.
consultation, conference, joint deliberation
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重要な方針は役員の合議によって決定される。
Juuyou na houshin wa yakuin no gougi ni yotte kettei sareru.
Important policies are decided through joint deliberation by the board members.
Imperial Palace
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皇居の周りはランニングをする人でにぎわっている。
Koukyo no mawari wa ranningu o suru hito de nigiwatte iru.
The area around the Imperial Palace is bustling with people running.
prosperous conditions, healthy economy, boom
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輸出の増加により業界は好況に沸いている。
Yushutsu no zouka ni yori gyoukai wa koukyou ni waite iru.
Thanks to increased exports, the industry is booming.
mining industry
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この地域はかつて鉱業で栄えていた。
Kono chiiki wa katsute kougyou de sakaete ita.
This region once thrived on the mining industry.
promotion of industry, launching an enterprise
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明治政府は殖産興業を国策として推進した。
Meiji seifu wa shokusan kougyou o kokusaku to shite suishin shita.
The Meiji government promoted industrial development as a national policy.
plateau, tableland, highland
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夏は涼しい高原の別荘で過ごすことにしている。
Natsu wa suzushii kougen no bessou de sugosu koto ni shite iru.
In summer I make a point of staying at a villa on the cool highlands.
alternate, alternating, reciprocal
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二人は交互に運転して目的地まで向かった。
Futari wa kougo ni unten shite mokutekichi made mukatta.
The two of them drove in turns to reach their destination.
brightly, brilliantly, dazzlingly
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深夜だというのにビルの明かりが煌々と輝いていた。
Shinya da to iu noni biru no akari ga koukou to kagayaite ita.
Despite it being the middle of the night, the building's lights shone brilliantly.
archaeology
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彼女は考古学の発掘調査に参加した。
Kanojo wa koukogaku no hakkutsu chousa ni sanka shita.
She took part in an archaeological excavation survey.
handicraft, construction work; maneuvering, scheming
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選挙を前に裏で様々な工作が行われていたらしい。
Senkyo o mae ni ura de samazama na kousaku ga okonawarete ita rashii.
It seems various maneuvers were taking place behind the scenes before the election.
cultivation, farming, tilling
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後継者不足で耕作されない農地が増えている。
Koukeisha busoku de kousaku sarenai nouchi ga fuete iru.
Due to a shortage of successors, uncultivated farmland is increasing.
mine
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この町はかつて銀の鉱山で栄えた。
Kono machi wa katsute gin no kouzan de sakaeta.
This town once prospered from its silver mine.
short course, training, class
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夏休みにパソコンの講習を受けるつもりだ。
Natsuyasumi ni pasokon no koushuu o ukeru tsumori da.
I plan to take a computer training course during summer vacation.
verbal statement, dictation
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作家は病床で回想録を口述して秘書に記録させた。
Sakka wa byoushou de kaisouroku o koujutsu shite hisho ni kiroku saseta.
The author dictated his memoirs from his sickbed and had his secretary record them.
deduction, exemption
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医療費は一定額まで税金から控除される。
Iryouhi wa ittei-gaku made zeikin kara koujo sareru.
Medical expenses are deducted from taxes up to a certain amount.
negotiation
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労使は賃上げをめぐって粘り強く交渉した。
Roushi wa chinage o megutte nebarizuyoku koushou shita.
Labor and management negotiated tenaciously over the pay raise.
refined, noble, high-minded
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彼の趣味はクラシック音楽鑑賞という高尚なものだ。
Kare no shumi wa kurashikku ongaku kanshou to iu koushou na mono da.
His hobby is the refined pursuit of appreciating classical music.
improvement, progress, advancement
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日々の練習が技術の向上につながる。
Hibi no renshuu ga gijutsu no koujou ni tsunagaru.
Daily practice leads to an improvement in skill.
march, parade
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選手たちは音楽に合わせて堂々と行進した。
Senshu-tachi wa ongaku ni awasete doudou to koushin shita.
The athletes marched proudly in time with the music.
spices, seasoning
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インド料理は多様な香辛料を巧みに使う。
Indo ryouri wa tayou na koushinryou o takumi ni tsukau.
Indian cuisine skillfully uses a variety of spices.
rainfall, precipitation
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明日の降水確率は七十パーセントだ。
Ashita no kousui kakuritsu wa nanajuu paasento da.
Tomorrow's chance of precipitation is seventy percent.
flood
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大雨で川が氾濫し、町は洪水に見舞われた。
Ooame de kawa ga hanran shi, machi wa kouzui ni mimawareta.
The heavy rain caused the river to overflow, and the town was hit by a flood.
synthesis, composition, compositing
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この写真は複数の画像を合成して作られている。
Kono shashin wa fukusuu no gazou o gousei shite tsukurarete iru.
This photo was made by compositing multiple images.
open, public, overt
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それはもはや公然の秘密になっていた。
Sore wa mohaya kouzen no himitsu ni natte ita.
It had already become an open secret.