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N3
欠席
けっせき
absence. Not attending school or a meeting. Example: 「会議を欠席する」 (to be absent from a meeting), 「欠席者」 (an absentee). The antonym is 「出席」 (attendance).
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N1
結束
けっそく
「結」 means to tie, and 「束」 means a bundle; originally the word means to bundle and bind. From this, it came to be used metaphorically for people uniting firmly for a common purpose. Used in expressions like 「結束を固める」 or 「結束が強い」, in contexts that emphasize the cohesion of an organization or group.
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N1
結託
けったく
「結」 means to bind, and 「託」 means to entrust; together they mean to be bound together and rely on each other. It refers to joining hands with others to do wrong. Used in expressions like 「業者と結託する」 or 「内部の者と結託する」, in contexts of improper conspiracy. Unlike 「協力」, which is neutral, this word has a negative meaning.
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N3
決定
けってい
decision. To decide something clearly. For something to be decided. Example: 「方針を決定する」 (to decide on a policy), 「優勝が決定した」 (the championship has been decided). A more formal word than 「決める」.
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N3
欠点
けってん
fault. A bad point. A shortcoming. Example: 「欠点を直す」 (to fix a fault). The antonym is 「長所」 (a strong point). Nearly the same as 「短所」.
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N1
血肉
けつにく
Refers to blood relations or knowledge and experience deeply absorbed into oneself. Read as 「けつにく」, but can also be read as 「ちにく」. Used in expressions like 「血肉を分けた兄弟」「経験を血肉とする」.
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N1
潔白
けっぱく
It refers to having absolutely nothing guilty in one's heart or actions. Used in expressions like 「身の潔白を証明する」 or 「潔白を主張する」, it is a formal word used in contexts where a person under suspicion proclaims their innocence.
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N1
傑物
けつぶつ
A word referring to a person of extraordinary ability or stature. Used in expressions like「歴史に名を残す傑物」, this is a formal way of highly praising the subject.
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N1
潔癖
けっぺき
It refers to a nature of extremely disliking unclean things, or to a strict attitude that does not tolerate impropriety or ambiguity. Used in expressions like 「潔癖な性格」 or 「金銭に潔癖だ」, it is a formal word that expresses the strictness of character or ethical sense.
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N1
欠乏
けつぼう
「欠」 means to lack, and 「乏」 means to be scarce; the word combines two synonymous characters expressing insufficiency. It refers to a state in which what is needed is not enough. Used in expressions like 「ビタミン欠乏」 or 「物資の欠乏」, it is a formal word for not reaching the proper amount, frequently appearing in nutrition and resource contexts.
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N1
血脈
けつみゃく
A word for blood relations or lineage. Used in formal writing to emphasize the continuity of a family line or lineage, as in「王家の血脈」「血脈を絶やさない」.
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N5
月曜日
げつようび
Monday. A day of the week. The day after Sunday.
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N3
結論
けつろん
conclusion. The final summary of a discussion or line of thought. Example: 「結論を出す」 (to reach a conclusion), 「結論から言うと」 (to state the conclusion first).
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N3
煙
けむり
smoke. Gray or white gas that comes out when something burns. Example: 「たばこの煙」 (cigarette smoke), 「煙が出る」 (smoke rises).
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N3
険しい
けわしい
steep. A state in which a mountain or slope's incline is sharp and difficult to climb. Example: 「険しい山道」 (a steep mountain path). Also used to mean a harsh, sharp look, as in 「険しい表情」 (a stern expression).
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N3
券
けん
ticket. Paper that serves as proof of payment. Example: 「乗車券」 (a train ticket), 「入場券」 (an admission ticket), 「商品券」 (a gift certificate).
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N1
権威
けんい
It refers to a position of having outstanding knowledge and ability in a field and being trusted by people, or to a legitimate power that makes others submit. Used in expressions like 「経済学の権威」 or 「権威を失う」.
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N4
原因
げんいん
The reason or cause why something happened. Example: 「じこの原因」 (the cause of an accident).
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N1
権益
けんえき
「権」 means right, and 「益」 means benefit; together they mean rights and the benefits that accompany them. It refers to rights and the benefits gained along with them. Used in expressions like 「既得権益」 or 「海外権益」, it is a formal word for the interests secured by a state or enterprise. It is often seen in newspapers and economic articles.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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