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N4
喧嘩
けんか
quarrel. To argue or fight with someone. Used for both verbal disputes and physical fighting.
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N2
見解
けんかい
A view or opinion on an issue. A formal word used for official positions or expert opinions, as in 政府の見解 (the government's view), 見解の相違 (a difference of opinion).
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N5
玄関
げんかん
The entrance area of a house or building. In Japanese homes, shoes are removed here.
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N5
元気
げんき
A state of being in good physical condition and full of energy. 「お元気ですか」 (how are you) is commonly used as a greeting.
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N4
研究
けんきゅう
research. To investigate or think deeply about something.
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N4
研究室
けんきゅうしつ
laboratory. A room for doing research.
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N2
謙虚
けんきょ
It refers to a manner of behaving modestly without boasting of one's ability or position. Used in expressions like 「謙虚な態度」 or 「謙虚に学ぶ」, it is used in contexts of positively evaluating character or attitude.
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N2
兼業
けんぎょう
To carry out another job in addition to one's main occupation. The paired opposite word is 「専業」.
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N3
現金
げんきん
cash. Money in the form of bills and coins that can be used on the spot. Example: 「現金で払う」 (to pay in cash). There is also the expression 「現金な人」 (a person who quickly changes their attitude based on gain or loss).
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N2
権限
けんげん
「権」 means authority or right, and 「限」 means limit; together they refer to the range within which authority extends. It refers to the range of rights that someone in a particular position can officially exercise. Used in expressions like 「権限を与える」 or 「権限を逸脱する」, it is a formal word indicating who within an organization can decide what.
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N1
堅固
けんご
It refers to defenses being firm and not easily collapsing. Used in expressions like 「堅固な城」 or 「堅固な意志」, it is a formal word used for both physical structures and convictions or resolve.
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N3
言語
げんご
language. A system of words that people use to convey their thoughts. Example: 「言語を学ぶ」 (to learn a language), 「プログラミング言語」 (a programming language). A more formal word than 「言葉」.
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N3
健康
けんこう
health. A state in which the body and mind have nothing wrong and are in good condition. Example: 「健康な体」 (a healthy body), 「健康に気をつける」 (to take care of one's health).
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N3
検査
けんさ
inspection. To check whether there is something wrong or a mistake. Example: 「健康診断で血液を検査する」 (to test blood at a medical checkup), 「持ち物検査」 (a belongings check).
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N1
顕在
けんざい
It refers to appearing clearly in a visible form, without being concealed. Used in expressions like 「顕在化する」 or 「顕在的なリスク」, it is a formal word often used in contrast with what is potential.
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N2
健在
けんざい
A person living in good health; also, a thing or an ability being maintained without weakening. 「実力は健在だ」.
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N3
現在
げんざい
present. Now. The current point in time. Example: 「現在の状況」 (the current situation), 「現在も続いている」 (still continuing at present). The antonyms are 「過去」 (past) and 「未来」 (future).
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N1
研鑽
けんさん
A word meaning to continuously deepen one's learning or skills. Used in formal contexts expressing long-term effort or self-cultivation, as in「日々研鑽を積む」「研鑽に励む」.
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N1
堅持
けんじ
「堅」 means firm, and 「持」 means to hold; together they mean to firmly hold on. It refers to continuing to protect one's position or policy without easily changing it. Used in expressions like 「方針を堅持する」 or 「中立を堅持する」, in formal political, diplomatic, or managerial contexts.
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N2
堅実
けんじつ
「堅」 means firm, and 「実」 means substantial or reliable; together they mean firm and reliable. It is a word expressing being steady and reliable without flashiness. Used in expressions like 「堅実な経営」 or 「堅実な人柄」, in contexts of positively evaluating character or policy. It is often seen in investment and work evaluations.
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N3
現実
げんじつ
reality. The actual state of things as they truly are, right in front of you. Example: 「現実を見る」 (to face reality), 「現実的な計画」 (a realistic plan). The antonyms are 「理想」 (ideal) and 「空想」 (fantasy).
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N2
拳銃
けんじゅう
A small firearm that can be handled with one hand. A word frequently seen in news related to crime or public safety, as in「拳銃を所持する」「拳銃で撃つ」.
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N1
厳粛
げんしゅく
「厳」 means solemn, and 「粛」 means reverent and disciplined; together they mean solemn and disciplined. It is a word expressing a solemn and serious atmosphere. Used in expressions like 「厳粛な式典」 or 「厳粛に受け止める」, it is a formal word used in situations of facing ceremonies or grave facts.
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N2
懸賞
けんしょう
To award a prize or money, such as by lottery, to those who answer a question correctly or who apply.
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N1, N2
現象
げんしょう
Something that appears in a form that can be seen or felt; a phenomenon. 自然現象 (natural phenomenon), 社会現象 (social phenomenon). Refers to the outward appearance of things, as opposed to their cause or substance.
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N2
現状
げんじょう
The present state of affairs. 現状を維持する (maintain the status quo), 現状では実現が難しい (hard to achieve under the present conditions).
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N1
献身
けんしん
It refers to devoting oneself to others or to a cause without regard for one's own benefit. Used in expressions like 「献身的な看護」 or 「家族への献身」, it is a formal word used in contexts of positively evaluating long-term selfless effort.
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N1
権勢
けんせい
「権」 means power or authority, and 「勢」 means momentum; together they refer to the strong momentum that accompanies authority. It refers to holding power and possessing the strong influence that comes with it. Used in expressions like 「権勢を振るう」 or 「権勢を誇る」, it is a formal word used to describe wielding great power in politics or an organization.
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N1
厳正
げんせい
It refers to carrying out matters strictly and fairly, without involving personal feelings. Used in expressions like 「厳正な審査」 or 「厳正に対処する」, it is a formal word used in situations where evaluation or disposition should be fair.
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N1
牽制
けんせい
It refers to restraining the other party's free movement by making them wary or by halting their action. Used in expressions like 「相手チームを牽制する」 or 「発言で牽制する」, it is a formal word used in competitive and negotiation contexts.
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N1
譴責
けんせき
A word meaning to severely reprimand someone for a fault or wrongdoing. Also used as one level of workplace disciplinary action, referring to a relatively light penalty of issuing a written warning.
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N3
建設
けんせつ
construction. To newly build something large such as a building or road. Example: 「ダムを建設する」 (to construct a dam), 「建設会社」 (a construction company). The antonym is 「破壊」 (destruction).
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N2
厳然
げんぜん
「厳」 means stern or severe, and 「然」 means in the manner of; together they mean a stern manner. It is a word expressing that an unshakeable fact clearly exists. Used in expressions like 「厳然たる事実」 or 「厳然として存在する」, it is a formal word emphasizing harsh reality that cannot be denied.
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N2
健全
けんぜん
The mind, body, an organization, etc. being in a good, balanced condition without bias. 「健全な経営」.
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N1
喧噪
けんそう
The noisy sounds and atmosphere created by crowds of people or vehicles. Used in formal writing as in「都会の喧噪」「喧噪を離れる」to depict bustle in a negative or contrastive manner.
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N2
謙遜
けんそん
It refers to speaking modestly about one's own ability or achievements. Used in expressions like 「謙遜してそう言うのだろう」 or 「過度な謙遜」, it is a formal word used when a person who has been praised speaks of themselves humbly.
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N3
現代
げんだい
modern times. The present era. Example: 「現代の若者」 (young people today), 「現代社会」 (modern society). As a historical period, it often refers to the time from after World War II to the present.
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N1
言質
げんち
A statement or promise from someone that can later serve as evidence. Used in contexts of confirming the other party's words in negotiations or debates, as in「言質を取る」「言質を与える」.
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N2
見地
けんち
The standpoint or viewpoint from which one thinks about or judges something. 「教育的見地から」.
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N3
建築
けんちく
architecture. To build a building. The technique or style of doing so. Example: 「建築家」 (an architect), 「木造建築」 (wooden architecture/construction).
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N1
顕著
けんちょ
「顕」 means to appear, and 「著」 means conspicuous; the word combines two synonymous characters. It is a word expressing being conspicuously prominent. Used in expressions like 「顕著な傾向」 or 「効果が顕著に表れる」, it is used when a change or feature is clear to anyone. It frequently appears in formal writing about data or trends.
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N2
堅調
けんちょう
「堅」 means firm, and 「調」 means tone or condition; together they mean a firm condition. It refers to a state being stable and progressing smoothly. Used in expressions like 「業績が堅調だ」 or 「堅調に伸びる」, it is a formal word for positively evaluating trends in economy or sales.
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N1
喧伝
けんでん
A word meaning to widely proclaim something to the public. Used in expressions like「成果を喧伝する」, it often carries a negative nuance of excessive promotion.
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N2
原典
げんてん
It refers to the original work that serves as the source of translations, citations, or summaries. Used in expressions like 「原典に当たる」 or 「原典を確認する」, it is a formal word used in research and academic contexts.
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N2
見当
けんとう
A rough guess or estimate. 見当がつく (can roughly guess), 見当外れ (off the mark). Attached after a number, it shows an approximate amount (千円見当 "around 1,000 yen"). The homophone 検討 means examining something carefully, which is a different meaning.
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N2
原動力
げんどうりょく
It refers to the original power that drives or develops things. Used in expressions like 「成長の原動力」 or 「改革の原動力」, it is a metaphorical expression for the fundamental power that brings about change or development.
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N3
現場
げんば
site. The place where something is actually taking place. Example: 「工事現場」 (a construction site), 「事故の現場」 (the scene of an accident). Also used to mean the people actually doing the work, as in 「現場の意見」 (the opinion of those on the ground).
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N4
見物
けんぶつ
To go see something rare or famous. Example: 「おまつりを見物する」 (to view a festival). The same 「見物」 read as 「みもの」 is a different word referring to something worth seeing, something entertaining to watch.
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N2
憲法
けんぽう
The most fundamental law of a country, which defines its structure and the rights and duties of its people; a constitution.
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N1
権謀術数
けんぼうじゅっすう
「権謀」refers to schemes for power, 「術数」refers to means of manipulating others; together they form a four-character idiom meaning cunning and devious schemes used to deceive and manipulate others to achieve one's goals. Used in expressions like「権謀術数を巡らす」(to plot schemes)、「権謀術数に長ける」(to be skilled in machinations), referring to maneuvers used in political or organizational power struggles to bring down opponents. A formal word used with a negative connotation.
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