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JLPT N3 Vocabulary
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N2, N3
生命
せいめい
Life. Often used in written language or set expressions such as 「生命保険」 (life insurance); in spoken language, 「命」 is normal.
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N2, N3
整理
せいり
To neatly tidy up things that are scattered around. Example: 「机の上を整理する」 (to tidy up a desk). Also used to mean organizing thoughts or information in an understandable way, as in 「問題点を整理する」 (to organize the problem points).
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N3
背負う
せおう
The act of carrying something on one's back. The act of taking on responsibility, burden, or fate. Used in forms like 「荷物を背負う」「責任を背負う」, in both physical and metaphorical senses.
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N3
せき
せき
To forcefully expel breath from the throat. Example: 「せきが出る」 (to cough). Written with the kanji 「咳」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is usually written in hiragana.
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N3
責任
せきにん
responsibility. A duty one has taken on and must carry through. Example: 「責任がある」 (to bear responsibility). Also used to mean accepting the consequences of a failure, as in 「責任を取る」 (to take responsibility).
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N3
石油
せきゆ
petroleum. Oil extracted from underground. It becomes a raw material for fuel and plastics.
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N3
積極的
せっきょくてき
A state of doing things on one's own initiative. Example: 「積極的に発言する」 (to speak up proactively). The antonym is 「消極的」 (passive).
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絶対
ぜったい
absolutely. No matter what, without fail. Example: 「絶対に行く」 (I will definitely go). When used with a negative form, it means "never," as in 「絶対にしない」 (I will never do it).
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N3
節約
せつやく
To reduce waste and use money or things carefully. Example: 「電気代を節約する」 (to save on electricity bills). The paired expression is 「むだづかい」 (wasteful spending).
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N3
全員
ぜんいん
everyone. All the people present at that place or gathering. Example: 「全員が賛成した」 (everyone agreed).
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N3
選挙
せんきょ
election. To choose a representative by voting. Example: 「選挙に行く」 (to go vote in an election).
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洗剤
せんざい
detergent. A chemical used for washing laundry or dishes to remove dirt.
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N3
選手
せんしゅ
A person chosen to compete in a competition. Often broadly used to refer to someone who plays sports in general. Example: 「野球選手」 (a baseball player).
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全身
ぜんしん
The whole body. Example: 「全身がぬれる」 (to get soaked all over). Note the distinction from the homophone 「前進」 (moving forward).
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先祖
せんぞ
ancestor. People from generations before oneself in a family line. Example: 「先祖の墓」 (an ancestor's grave). The antonym is 「子孫」 (descendants).
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N3
選択
せんたく
choice. To choose among several options. Example: 「選択肢」 (a choice/option). Note the distinction from the homophone 「洗濯」 (doing laundry).
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N3
宣伝
せんでん
To let many people know about a product or idea, spreading it widely. Example: 「新商品を宣伝する」 (to advertise a new product).
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N3
象
ぞう
elephant. The largest land animal, with a long trunk and large ears.
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N3
騒音
そうおん
noise. Sound that feels bothersome. Used for sounds that disturb daily life, such as construction or traffic noise.
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N3
増加
ぞうか
increase. For a number or amount to grow. Example: 「人口の増加」 (population increase). The antonym is 「減少」 (decrease).
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想像
そうぞう
imagination. To picture in one's mind something not actually seen. Example: 「想像がつく」 (able to imagine). Note the distinction from the homophone 「創造」 (to create something new).
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N3
早退
そうたい
To leave school or work earlier than the scheduled time. Example: 「体調が悪くて早退する」 (to leave early due to feeling unwell).
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N3
速度
そくど
speed. The speed at which one moves. Example: 「速度を上げる」 (to increase speed).
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N2, N3
底
そこ
bottom. The lowest part of a container, the sea, or a river. Example: 「くつの底」 (the sole of a shoe). Also used to mean the deepest part, as in 「心の底」 (the depths of one's heart).
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N2, N3
そっくり
そっくり
A state of being very similar. Example: 「父親にそっくりだ」 (to look just like one's father). Also used to mean entirely, with nothing left out, as in 「そっくりそのまま」 (exactly as is, in its entirety).
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N2, N3
そっと
そっと
A manner of doing something quietly and gently, without making a sound. Example: 「そっとドアを閉める」 (to close a door quietly). There is also the expression 「そっとしておく」 (to leave someone/something alone).
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N3
その後
そのご
Meaning "after that" or "from then on." Used in forms like 「その後の状況」「その後、連絡がない」 in contexts referring to the period following a certain point in time.
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N3
それぞれ
それぞれ
each. Each and every one, one by one. Example: 「人それぞれ考えが違う」 (each person thinks differently).
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N2, N3
そろう
そろう
For two or more things to become the same state. Example: 「サイズがそろう」 (sizes match). Also used to mean all the necessary things or people gathering, as in 「メンバーがそろう」 (all members are present). Written with the kanji 「揃う」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is usually written in hiragana. A person making things the same is 「そろえる」, while the things themselves becoming the same is 「そろう」; they are used as in 「くつをそろえる」 versus 「くつがそろう」.
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そろえる
そろえる
To make two or more things into the same state. Example: 「くつをそろえる」 (to line up shoes neatly). Also used to mean gathering all the necessary things, as in 「道具をそろえる」 (to gather all the tools). Written with the kanji 「揃える」. A person making things the same is 「そろえる」, while the things themselves becoming the same is 「そろう」; they are used as in 「くつをそろえる」 versus 「くつがそろう」.
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損
そん
loss. To lose money or profit. To not benefit. Example: 「損をする」 (to suffer a loss). The antonym is 「得」 (gain).
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尊敬
そんけい
respect. To think highly of someone and hold them in esteem. Example: 「先生を尊敬する」 (to respect one's teacher).
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存在
そんざい
existence. To be there, to exist. Example: 「宇宙人の存在」 (the existence of aliens). Also used to refer to an important person or thing, as in 「大きな存在」 (a significant presence).
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N3
体育
たいいく
Classes at school involving physical movement, as a school subject. Example: 「体育の授業」 (a physical education class).
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体温
たいおん
The temperature of the body. Example: 「体温を測る」 (to measure one's temperature).
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N3
大会
たいかい
A large event such as a sports competition, held with many people gathering. Example: 「マラソン大会」 (a marathon event).
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退屈
たいくつ
Having nothing to do and finding it dull. 「暇で退屈する」「休みの日が退屈だ」. It is also used when a talk, a book, an event, or the like is monotonous and does not feel interesting to listen to or watch. 「退屈な話」「講演が長くて退屈だ」.
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N3
滞在
たいざい
To stay in a foreign place or country for a certain period. Example: 「ホテルに滞在する」 (to stay at a hotel).
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対策
たいさく
countermeasure. A method or preparation for dealing with a problem. Example: 「安全対策」 (safety measures), 「対策を立てる」 (to set up countermeasures).
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体重
たいじゅう
The weight of the body. Example: 「体重が増える」 (to gain weight).
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態度
たいど
attitude. The mental state or behavior one has toward something. Example: 「まじめな態度」 (a serious attitude).
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大統領
だいとうりょう
president. In a republic, the person holding the highest position representing the country. Example: 「アメリカ大統領」 (the President of the United States).
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太陽
たいよう
sun. The star seen in the daytime sky that gives off light and heat. Example: 「太陽の光」 (sunlight).
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平ら
たいら
flat. A state where the surface is straight, with no bumps or slopes. Example: 「平らな道」 (a flat road).
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N3
倒す
たおす
To lay a standing object on its side. Example: 「木を倒す」 (to fell a tree). Also used to mean defeating an opponent, as in 「敵を倒す」 (to defeat an enemy). A person applying force to lay something down is 「倒す」, while something falling over on its own is 「倒れる」; they are used as in 「木を倒す」 versus 「木が倒れる」.
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N3, N5
高い
たかい
A state where the length from bottom to top of something is great. Also used to mean the price is high. The antonym is 「低い」 (low) or 「安い」 (cheap).
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互い
たがい
A relationship in which both sides do the same thing to each other. Example: 「互いに助け合う」 (to help each other). Often used in the form 「お互い」.
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N3
高める
たかめる
To raise the degree or level of something. Example: 「技術を高める」 (to improve one's skill). 「高める」 is used when someone acts to raise something, while 「高まる」 is used when it rises on its own: compare 「関心を高める」 with 「関心が高まる」.
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宝
たから
treasure. Something highly valuable, like gold, silver, or jewels. Example: 「宝物」 (a treasure). Also used as a metaphor for a precious person or thing, as in 「子どもは宝だ」 (children are treasures).
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抱く
だく
to hold in one's arms. To carry something by holding it in one's arms. Expresses the action of drawing something close to the body and holding it, as in "赤ちゃんを抱く" (to hold a baby) or "ぬいぐるみを抱いて寝る" (to sleep holding a stuffed toy). The same "抱く" read as "いだく" is a different word meaning to hold a thought or feeling in one's heart.
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