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ALL LEVELS・N1–N5
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N1
名乗り出る
なのりでる
To come forward of one's own accord, revealing one's name or position. Used as in「犯人が名乗り出る」or「ボランティアに名乗り出る」.
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N2, N3
生
なま
raw. Not having been boiled or grilled. Example: 「生の魚」 (raw fish). Also used to mean live, not recorded, as in 「生放送」 (a live broadcast).
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N2
怠け者
なまけもの
A person who avoids what they should do and tries to take the easy way out. Used as in「怠け者と言われる」or「怠け者の言い訳」. Has nearly the same meaning as「横着者」「無精者」「ぐうたら」, and is often used in contrast to a diligent person.
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N2
怠ける
なまける
To leave undone what one should do; to not put one's heart into work or study.
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N1
なまじ
なまじ
An adverb expressing that doing something halfway has, on the contrary, brought about a bad result. Used as in「なまじ知識があるばかりに」.
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N1
生々しい
なまなましい
An impression of an event that is still fresh and vivid, as if it were happening right in front of one. Used as in「記憶が生々しい」or「生々しい証言」.
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N2
生ぬるい
なまぬるい
Lukewarm in temperature, neither properly hot nor cold. Also describes a response or attitude that is too lenient and lacks firmness. Used as in「生ぬるい対応」.
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N1
生半可
なまはんか
Halfhearted and insufficient. Used in situations where resolve or ability is lacking, as in「生半可な気持ちでは続かない」or「生半可な知識」.
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N2, N3
波
なみ
wave. The up-and-down movement of the water's surface in the sea or a lake. Example: 「波が高い」 (the waves are high). Also used as a metaphor for a repeated movement, as in 「人の波」 (a wave/crowd of people), 「景気の波」 (economic ups and downs).
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N3
涙
なみだ
tears. Water that comes from the eyes when sad or happy. Example: 「涙を流す」 (to shed tears).
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N1
並大抵
なみたいてい
The ordinary level. Mostly used in the forms「並大抵ではない」or「並大抵のことではない」to emphasize that something is far beyond the ordinary.
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N1
涙ぐましい
なみだぐましい
A figure of wholehearted effort that touches the heart of those who see it. Used as in「涙ぐましい努力」or「涙ぐましい献身」.
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N1
涙もろい
なみだもろい
A disposition to cry easily out of emotion or sympathy. Used as in「年を取って涙もろくなった」.
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N2
滑らか
なめらか
A surface that is smooth and free of bumps. Also describes movement or speech that flows without hesitation. Used as in「滑らかな肌」or「滑らかに話す」.
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N3
悩む
なやむ
To think painfully, unable to decide what to do. 「進路に悩む」「買うかどうか悩む」. It is also used to mean suffering from continuing physical pain or troubles, and in that case the form 「〜に悩む」 shows the cause. 「頭痛に悩む」「騒音に悩む」.
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N3
鳴らす
ならす
To make a sound occur. Example: 「ベルを鳴らす」 (to ring a bell). 「鳴らす」 is used when a person acts to make a sound, while 「鳴る」 is used when something sounds on its own: compare 「ベルを鳴らす」 with 「ベルが鳴る」.
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N2, N5
並べる
ならべる
To put several things into a line. Example: 「本を並べる」 (to line up books). 「並ぶ」 is used when things line up themselves, 「並べる」 when one arranges them.
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N1
なりすます
なりすます
To pretend to be someone else, falsifying one's identity or status. Used as in「本人になりすます」or「警察官になりすます」.
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N2
成り行き
なりゆき
The natural course or outcome that events take of themselves. Used as in「成り行きを見守る」or「成り行きに任せる」.
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N1
生業
なりわい
The work one does daily to make a living. Used as in「農業を生業とする」.
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N3
なるべく
なるべく
As much as possible. Example: 「なるべく早く来てください」 (please come as soon as possible).
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N1
馴れ合い
なれあい
In a relationship that should normally involve opposition or competition, the state of covering for each other and losing all tension. Used as in「馴れ合いの関係」or「馴れ合いを断つ」.
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N1
馴れ馴れしい
なれなれしい
Taking an excessively familiar attitude toward someone met for the first time or someone not particularly close. Used as in「馴れ馴れしい口調」or「馴れ馴れしく話しかける」.
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N1
縄張り
なわばり
The area that an animal or person claims as their own territory. Used as in「縄張りを守る」or「縄張り争い」.
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N1
南下
なんか
To move from the north toward the south. Used as in「台風が南下する」or「軍が南下する」.
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N1
難儀
なんぎ
Being placed in a difficult situation and having to struggle. Used as in「難儀な仕事」or「難儀する」.
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N1
難局
なんきょく
A difficult situation that is hard to overcome. Used as in「難局を打開する」or「難局に立たされる」.
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N1
軟禁
なんきん
Restricting someone's freedom by not allowing them to leave a designated place. Used as in「自宅に軟禁する」.
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N1
難癖
なんくせ
Criticizing someone by bringing up unreasonable grounds. Used almost exclusively in the form「難癖をつける」.
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N1
難航
なんこう
A matter not progressing smoothly and causing difficulty. Used as in「交渉が難航する」or「計画が難航する」.
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N1
軟弱
なんじゃく
The body or mind being weak and lacking sturdiness. Also describes ground or foundations that are soft and unstable. Used as in「軟弱な地盤」or「軟弱な態度」.
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N1
難渋
なんじゅう
A matter failing to progress smoothly and causing difficulty. Used as in「交渉が難渋する」or「回答に難渋する」.
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N1
難色
なんしょく
Showing an attitude of disapproval toward another's proposal or request. Used almost exclusively in the form「難色を示す」.
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N2
難題
なんだい
A problem that is very difficult to solve. Used as in 「難題に取り組む」. It also refers to an impossible demand that someone forces on another person. 「難題を突きつける」 and 「無理難題を言う」 have this meaning; they refer not to a question that is hard to answer but to a demand that puts the other person in a difficult position.
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N3
なんとなく
なんとなく
Without a clear reason. Example: 「なんとなく気になる」 (it bothers me for some reason).
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N1
難破
なんぱ
A ship being wrecked by a storm or accident and unable to continue sailing. Used as in「難破船」or「嵐で難破する」.
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N2
難民
なんみん
People who have left their own country to escape war or persecution. Used as in「難民を受け入れる」or「難民キャンプ」.
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N2
難問
なんもん
A problem that is hard to answer. Used as in「難問を解く」or「難問に挑む」.
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N3
似合う
にあう
For clothes or a hairstyle, etc., to suit a person well. Example: 「帽子が似合う」 (a hat suits someone).
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N1
煮え切らない
にえきらない
An expression describing an attitude or reply that is not clear-cut. Used as in「煮え切らない態度」or「煮え切らない返事」. Used toward someone who remains vague in a situation that calls for a decision.
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N3
匂う
におう
For a smell to be perceptible. Example: 「花が匂う」 (a flower has a scent). For unpleasant smells, the kanji 「臭う」 is also used.
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N1
匂わせる
におわせる
A verb meaning to give off a scent or fragrance. Used as in 「花の香りを匂わせる」 (to give off the scent of flowers). It is also used figuratively to mean making someone sense something indirectly without stating it clearly. Used in situations where direct expression is avoided in favor of hinting, as in 「引退を匂わせる」「不満を匂わせる」.
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N3
苦手
にがて
Not being able to do something well, or not liking it. Example: 「数学が苦手だ」 (not good at math), 「あの人は苦手だ」 (I don't get along well with that person). The antonym is 「得意」 (good at).
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N2
似通う
にかよう
A verb meaning that two things closely resemble each other. Used as in「意見が似通う」or「性格が似通う」. Used when things are not identical but share many points in common.
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N1
握りつぶす
にぎりつぶす
A verb meaning to grip tightly with the hand and crush. Used literally as in 「紙を握りつぶす」「空き缶を握りつぶす」. It is also used figuratively to mean burying an opinion or proposal by ignoring it and refusing to take it up. Used in situations where someone in authority disposes of inconvenient information, as in 「提案を握りつぶす」「告発を握りつぶす」.
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N3
握る
にぎる
To close one's fingers and hold something firmly. Example: 「ハンドルを握る」 (to grip a steering wheel). Also used to mean obtaining and holding something important, as in 「秘密を握る」 (to hold a secret).
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N2
賑わう
にぎわう
A verb describing a scene in which many people gather and the atmosphere is lively. Used as in「商店街が賑わう」or「観光地が賑わう」. Used when a place or event becomes crowded and energetic.
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N2
憎しみ
にくしみ
A noun expressing strong dislike toward another and bearing hostility. Used as in「憎しみを抱く」or「憎しみに駆られる」. Unlike momentary anger or passing dissatisfaction, it refers to a deep, lasting feeling whose meaning is extremely close to that of「恨み」. Used as a long-term emotion regarding serious events such as war, oppression, or betrayal.
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N1
肉薄
にくはく
A word meaning to close in to within an extremely small margin of an opponent or target. Used as in「首位に肉薄する」or「敵陣に肉薄する」. Used when a rank or distance becomes very close.
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N2
憎む
にくむ
A verb expressing strong resentment and hostility toward someone. Used as in「不正を憎む」or「罪を憎んで人を憎まず」. Refers to a feeling more intense than mere dislike.
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