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N3
農業
のうぎょう
agriculture. An industry involving growing crops or raising livestock on fields.
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N1
能天気
のうてんき
A word describing an optimistic manner without deep thought. Used as in「能天気な発言」or「能天気に構える」, for an attitude in which one is unconcerned even when those around are worried.
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N1
能弁
のうべん
A word describing speaking skillfully, with words flowing fluently. Used as in「能弁な人」or「能弁に語る」, for a person or scene of persuasive speech.
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N1
濃密
のうみつ
A word meaning content or relationships are packed densely and deeply. Used as in「濃密な時間」or「濃密な議論」, for a richly substantial state.
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N3
能力
のうりょく
ability. The power to carry something through. Example: 「能力が高い」 (to have high ability).
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N1
軒並み
のきなみ
An adverb meaning that something applies to almost all within a certain range. Used as in「軒並み値上がりした」or「軒並み好成績だった」, for a state of the same trend without exception.
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N4
残る
のこる
For something not to disappear and to remain behind. Example:「お金が残る」(money is left over),「りょうりが残る」(food is left over).
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N1
のさばる
のさばる
A verb meaning to exceed one's proper place and act as one pleases with a brazen face. Used as in「悪者がのさばる」or「のさばった態度」, for a state of settling in unrestrained.
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N1
野晒し
のざらし
A word meaning a state without any roof, left exposed to wind and rain. Used as in「野晒しの資材」or「野晒しにされた車」, for the state of being left abandoned to the elements.
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N3
乗せる
のせる
To place a person or thing on top of a vehicle, etc. Example: 「客を車に乗せる」 (to give a passenger a ride in a car). 「乗せる」 is used when one puts another person or thing onto a vehicle, while 「乗る」 is used when one gets on it oneself: compare 「客を車に乗せる」 with 「客が車に乗る」. Note the distinction from the homophone 「載せる」 (to publish an article in a newspaper, etc.).
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N3
望む
のぞむ
To wish for something to happen. Example: 「平和を望む」 (to wish for peace). Also used to mean looking out over a distance, as in 「山を望む」 (to have a view of the mountains).
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N1
乗っ取る
のっとる
A verb meaning to seize another's possessions or organization by force or scheme. Used as in「会社を乗っ取る」or「飛行機を乗っ取る」, in scenes of wresting control from the rightful owner.
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N1
のっぴきならない
のっぴきならない
A word for a state from which one cannot flee or escape. Used as in「のっぴきならない事情」or「のっぴきならない状況」, for a pressing situation in which nothing can be done.
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N4
喉
のど
throat. The part through which food and air pass, from the back of the mouth.
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N1
喉元
のどもと
A word for the front of the throat, the area at the front of the neck. Widely known through the proverb「喉元過ぎれば熱さを忘れる」, it is also used metaphorically for a state in which suffering or danger is right at hand.
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N1
罵る
ののしる
A verb meaning to hurl harsh words at another. Used as in「人前で罵る」or「大声で罵る」.
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N3
伸ばす
のばす
To make a length or strength greater. Example: 「髪を伸ばす」 (to grow one's hair long), 「背筋を伸ばす」 (to straighten one's back). Also used to mean developing something, as in 「才能を伸ばす」 (to develop one's talent). 「伸ばす」 is used when a person acts to make something longer or greater, while 「伸びる」 is used when it grows on its own: compare 「髪を伸ばす」 with 「髪が伸びる」. When it means extending a deadline, it is written 「延ばす」.
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N1
野放し
のばなし
A word for a state of being left unmanaged and unsupervised. Used as in「野放しにする」or「野放し状態」, for leaving alone what should normally be controlled.
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N1
伸び悩む
のびなやむ
A verb meaning that growth or progress stalls partway and does not advance as expected. Used as in「売上が伸び悩む」or「成績が伸び悩む」, in scenes where an anticipated rise has plateaued.
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N1
伸びやか
のびやか
A word describing a relaxed, pleasantly expansive state. Used as in「伸びやかな歌声」or「伸びやかに育つ」, for the state of stretching freely without restraint.
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N2, N3
伸びる
のびる
For a length or force to become greater. Example: 「髪が伸びる」 (hair grows), 「売り上げが伸びる」 (sales grow). 「伸ばす」 is used when a person acts to make something longer or greater, while 「伸びる」 is used when it grows on its own: compare 「髪を伸ばす」 with 「髪が伸びる」. When it means time lengthening, it is written 「延びる」.
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N3
述べる
のべる
To state a thought or opinion in words. A literary word; in spoken language, 「言う」 is normal. Example: 「意見を述べる」 (to state an opinion).
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N5
登る
のぼる
climb. To go up from below to above. Example: 「山に登る」 (to climb a mountain).
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N5
飲み物
のみもの
drink. Something to drink.
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N5
飲む
のむ
drink. To take water or tea, etc., into the body through the mouth.
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N1
のめり込む
のめりこむ
A verb meaning to become deeply absorbed in something to the point of losing sight of other things. Used as in「趣味にのめり込む」or「研究にのめり込む」, for scenes of going overboard in immersion.
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N4
乗り換える
のりかえる
To get off a train or bus one is riding and board another.
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N3
載る
のる
For an article or photo, etc., to appear in a newspaper or book. Example: 「新聞に載る」 (to appear in the newspaper). Also used to mean an object being placed on top of something, as in 「机に載っている本」 (a book on the desk). 「載せる」 is used when a person puts something in a newspaper, etc., while 「載る」 is used when the article or photo appears there: compare 「記事を載せる」 with 「記事が載る」. Note the distinction from the homophone 「乗る」 (to get on a vehicle).
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N3, N5
乗る
のる
ride. To get on a train, car, etc. The antonym is 「降りる」 (to get off).
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N1
呪い
のろい
A word for the act of praying for harm to befall a person or thing, or for that power itself. Used as in「呪いをかける」or「呪いを解く」. Carries the nuance of pouring feelings of resentment and anger into wishing misfortune upon another.
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N1
呪う
のろう
A verb meaning to call down misfortune upon a person or thing. Used as in「運命を呪う」or「相手を呪う」, in scenes of wishing unhappiness with strong resentment and anger.
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N1
のんき
のんき
Describes an easygoing attitude, not taking things seriously. Used for a relaxed attitude even in situations that call for concern, as in 「のんきな性格」 and 「のんきに構える」. In kanji it is written 「呑気」 or 「暢気」 (both ateji), but it is generally written in hiragana.
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N3
のんびり
のんびり
A relaxed manner, not rushing. Example: 「休日はのんびり過ごす」 (to spend a holiday relaxing).
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N4
葉
は
leaf. The thin, green part attached to a tree or plant.
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N5
歯
は
tooth. A hard part inside the mouth.
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N4
場合
ばあい
The time when a certain thing happens. Example:「雨の場合は中止です」(in case of rain, it is cancelled).
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N4
倍
ばい
An increase by the same amount, or double the number. Example:「二倍」(twofold).
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N5
はい
はい
yes. A word to answer that something is so, or that one understands.
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N5
杯
はい
counter for cupfuls. A word for counting drinks served in glasses or bowls. いっぱい・にはい・さんばい・よんはい・ごはい・ろっぱい・ななはい・はっぱい・きゅうはい・じゅっぱい, 「なんばい」. With 1, 6, 8, and 10 it becomes 「ぱい」, and with 3 and 「なん」 it becomes 「ばい」.
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N4
拝見
はいけん
A very polite way of saying 「見る」 (to see). Example: 「お手紙、拝見しました」 (I have read your letter).
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N1
拝察
はいさつ
The humble form of 「察する (to surmise)」. Used in expressions like 「ご多忙のことと拝察いたします (I humbly surmise that you must be busy)」「ご心痛のほど拝察申し上げます (I humbly perceive the depth of your grief)」. It is a formal word that politely expresses surmising another's situation or feelings, a humble form widely used in correspondence, business documents, and expressions of condolence. It is hardly used in everyday conversation, and is established as a polite, well-mannered expression in writing.
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N5
灰皿
はいざら
A container for putting cigarette ash in.
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N4
歯医者
はいしゃ
dentist. A doctor who treats teeth.
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N1
拝借
はいしゃく
The humble form of 「借りる (to borrow)」. It is a humble form used in expressions like 「お知恵を拝借したい (may I borrow your wisdom)」「机を拝借します (allow me to borrow the desk)」「お時間を拝借する (allow me to take up some of your time)」. It is used in scenes of borrowing objects, knowledge, or time from another party, to express politeness. It is widely used in business and formal conversation, established as an expression for politely making a request while showing respect to superiors or clients.
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N1
背信
はいしん
Refers to going against trust or fidelity. It is a formal word used in expressions like 「背信行為 (an act of betrayal)」「背信のそしりを免れない (one cannot escape charges of betrayal)」「背信に走る (to resort to betrayal)」. 「背」 means to turn one's back, 「信」 means trust or fidelity; together they express "to turn one's back on trust". It is used in scenes of betraying promises, expectations, or loyalty, and is a word used with weighty implications in business, political, and personal contexts.
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N1
排斥
はいせき
Refers to pushing away and refusing to accept something as undesirable. It is a formal word used in expressions like 「外国製品を排斥する (to boycott foreign products)」「異論を排斥する (to reject dissenting views)」「排斥運動 (a movement of exclusion)」. 「排」 means to push away, 「斥」 also means to push away; the two stacked characters emphasize "pushing away strongly". It is used in situations where particular persons, things, or ideas are shut out of an organization or society, used widely in news reports, historical writing, and social theory.
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N1
排他
はいた
Refers to not accepting other things and seeking to push them away. It is a formal word used in expressions like 「排他的なグループ (an exclusive group)」「排他主義 (exclusivism)」「排他的な態度 (an exclusionary attitude)」. 「排」 means to push away, 「他」 means others; together they express "to push others away". It refers to an attitude that rejects external participation and influence, used widely in contexts that critically describe the closedness of organizations, cultures, or thought. It is also used in technical terms such as 「排他制御 (mutual exclusion / exclusive control)」 in programming.
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N3
配達
はいたつ
delivery. To deliver goods or mail. Example: 「新聞配達」 (newspaper delivery).
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N3
売店
ばいてん
A small shop located inside a station, hospital, etc. Example: 「駅の売店」 (a station kiosk).
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N1
背徳
はいとく
Refers to going against the morality that people ought to uphold. It is a formal word used in expressions like 「背徳的な行い (an immoral act)」「背徳の快楽 (forbidden pleasure)」「背徳感 (a sense of moral transgression)」. 「背」 means to turn one's back, 「徳」 means morality; together they express "to turn one's back on morality". It is a word for acts that deviate from ethical norms, used in literary, philosophical, and religious contexts. In the form 「背徳感」, it is also used to express the appeal of the forbidden accompanied by a sense of guilt.
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