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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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N1, N2
濁す
にごす
A verb meaning to make a liquid cloudy and no longer transparent. Used literally as in 「水を濁す」 (to make water cloudy). It is also used figuratively to mean expressing one's true feelings or intentions vaguely rather than clearly. Used in situations where someone avoids or glosses over inconvenient matters, as in 「言葉を濁す」「お茶を濁す」.
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N2
煮込む
にこむ
A verb meaning to simmer ingredients for a long time so the flavor seeps in. Used as in「野菜を煮込む」or「カレーを煮込む」. Used in scenes of cooking that takes time.
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N1
にじみ出る
にじみでる
A verb meaning that a liquid seeps out onto a surface. Used literally as in 「汗がにじみ出る」「インクがにじみ出る」. It is also used figuratively to mean that inner feelings or character naturally show on the outside. Used in situations where something appears unintentionally, as in 「人柄がにじみ出る」「苦労がにじみ出る」.
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N1
にじむ
にじむ
A verb meaning that liquid seeps out and spreads, and also that feelings or character naturally come to the surface. Used as in「インクがにじむ」or「人柄がにじむ」.
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N1
日常茶飯事
にちじょうさはんじ
A word expressing something extremely ordinary and common. Used as in「遅刻は日常茶飯事だ」. Used with the sense of "nothing unusual, an everyday matter."
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N1
似つかわしい
につかわしい
An adjective meaning fitting and well suited to a person or thing. Used as in「地位に似つかわしい」or「年齢に似つかわしい」. Used when appearance or behavior matches one's position.
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N1
日進月歩
にっしんげっぽ
A four-character idiom expressing constant progress day by day and month by month. Used as in「技術は日進月歩で発展している」. Used when describing a field where change and development are rapid.
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N1
煮詰まる
につまる
A verb meaning that a discussion or plan has been thoroughly examined and has reached the stage where a conclusion can be drawn. Used as in 「議論が煮詰まる」「計画が煮詰まる」. The word originally derives from the image of "the contents of a pot reducing as they simmer, with the dish nearing completion," and carries the positive meaning of "having exhausted examination and being on the verge of a conclusion." Recently, however, more people use it with the negative meaning of "no more ideas come" or "no progress is being made." The correct reading according to the original usage is "having reached the stage where a conclusion can be drawn."
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N2
担う
になう
A verb meaning to take on a role or responsibility. Used as in「次世代を担う」or「重要な役割を担う」. Used broadly when assuming a position of responsibility.
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N1
二の次
にのつぎ
Literally "after the first," meaning placed in second position. It indicates being put off in favor of something more important, given low priority. Used in contexts where something is not the top priority, as in「利益は二の次だ」(profit is secondary) or「安全は二の次にできない」(safety cannot be made a secondary concern).
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N2
鈍い
にぶい
An adjective meaning that a blade is dull. Used literally as in 「鈍い包丁」 (a dull kitchen knife). It is also used figuratively to mean that reactions or movements are slow, or that the senses are not sharp. Used for human actions and senses, as in 「反応が鈍い」「勘が鈍い」. It is also used when light or sound is weak and lacks sharpness, as in 「鈍い光」「鈍い音」.
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N1
鈍る
にぶる
A verb meaning that a blade becomes dull. Used literally as in 「包丁が鈍る」 (the kitchen knife becomes dull). It is also used figuratively to mean that ability or perception becomes less sharp, or that momentum weakens. Used in situations where strength or precision has dropped compared to before, as in 「腕が鈍る」「勘が鈍る」.
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N1
にべもない
にべもない
An expression describing a cold, unfriendly response. Used as in「にべもなく断る」. Used when bluntly refusing another's request or proposal.
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N2
二枚舌
にまいじた
A word meaning saying different things to different people, that is, lying. Used as in「二枚舌を使う」. Used to criticize the speech and conduct of an untrustworthy person.
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N1
入魂
にゅうこん
A word meaning putting one's whole heart into something, pouring in all of one's spirit. Used for a work or task into which one has poured everything, as in「入魂の一作」or「入魂の力作」.
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