Removing all unwanted or undesirable things at once. Used as in 「不正を一掃する」 or 「在庫を一掃する」 in scenes of clearing away together what remains over a wide area. A formal written word.
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N1一帯いったい
A wide expanse covering a whole area. Used as in 「この一帯」 or 「山麓一帯」, referring to a single bundled geographical extent.
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N3一体いったい
Being a single unified whole. Example: 「チームが一体となる」 (the team becomes united), 「一体感」 (a sense of unity). Also has a usage for emphasizing a question, as in 「一体どうしたの?」 (what on earth happened?), which is usually written in hiragana in that sense.
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N1逸脱いつだつ
Deviating from the original scope or rules. Used in cases of departing from a defined path, such as rules, procedures, or topics. Used as in 「議論が逸脱する」 or 「職務から逸脱する」. A word used in formal style.
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N3一致いっち
For two or more things to match exactly. Example: 「意見が一致する」 (opinions agree), 「指紋が一致する」 (fingerprints match).
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N1一致団結いっちだんけつ
Many people uniting in spirit and joining forces toward the same goal. 「一致」 means that thoughts or opinions match exactly, and 「団結」 means that members of a group come together and bond closely; combining the two emphasizes the strength of that unity. It is used almost exclusively in the forms 「一致団結して」 and 「一致団結し」, as in 「住民が一致団結して反対運動を起こす」, and is rarely used on its own as a noun.
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N1一朝一夕いっちょういっせき
A four-character compound expressing a brief time, a very short period. Often used in the form 「一朝一夕には成らない」 in contexts of saying that achieving something takes a long time. The typical pattern is to use it with negative expressions.
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N5五ついつつ
five. The number 5 when counting things. Example: "みかんを五つ買う" (to buy 5 mandarins).
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N3一般いっぱん
general. Being widely ordinary rather than special. Example: 「一般の人」 (ordinary people), 「一般的な考え方」 (a common way of thinking). The antonym is 「特殊」 (special/particular).
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N1逸品いっぴん
A particularly outstanding item rarely seen even among many. Used as in 「天下の逸品」 or 「まさに逸品だ」 to praise items recognized as having high value, such as antiques, dishes, or works of art.
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N1一変いっぺん
A state or appearance up to that point completely changing. Used as in 「態度が一変する」 or 「風景が一変した」 in scenes where before and after differ greatly within a short time. A formal written word.
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N3一方いっぽう
One side. Example: 「道の一方」 (one side of the road). In the form 「一方で」, it is used to contrast a different aspect, as in 「安い。一方で品質は落ちる」 (It's cheap. On the other hand, the quality is lower). Also used to mean something proceeding only in one direction, as in 「増える一方だ」 (it just keeps increasing).
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N4いつまでもいつまでも
forever. A state of continuing on without end. Example: 「いつまでもわすれない」 (I will never forget, forever).
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N5いつもいつも
Always. At any time, all the time. 「いつも同じ時間におきる」(always waking up at the same time).
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N1逸話いつわ
An interesting episode about a person that is not widely known in the world. Used as in 「有名な逸話」 or 「こんな逸話が残っている」, applied to short stories that convey an unexpected aspect of a person.
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N1遺伝いでん
Characteristics and traits of the parents' bodies being passed on to their children and grandchildren. Used as in 「遺伝する」 or 「遺伝的な病気」, applied to the biological phenomenon of transmission from parent to child.
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N1, N2移転いてん
To move one's home, office, or the like to another location; also, for a right or the like to be transferred to another party.
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N4田舎いなか
countryside. A quiet place away from a big city. Also used to mean the place where one was born.
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N1否むいなむ
Denying and not acknowledging facts, demands, or proposals. Particularly often used in the form 「否めない」, expressing situations in which one cannot deny something even if one wanted to. A word used in formal style.
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N5犬いぬ
dog. An animal that often lives together with people.
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N3命いのち
life. That which is the basis of a living thing being alive. Example: 「命を守る」 (to protect a life), 「命にかかわる病気」 (a life-threatening illness). Also used as a metaphor for the most precious thing, as in 「この写真は私の命だ」 (this photo is my life).
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N4祈るいのる
pray. To ask a deity, etc., for a wish to come true. Also used to wish for someone's happiness or success, as in 「ごうかくを祈っています」 (praying for your success/passing).
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N3違反いはん
violation. Not following a law or rule. Example: 「交通違反」 (traffic violation), 「ルールに違反する」 (to violate a rule).
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N1威風堂々いふうどうどう
A state of being dignified, imposing, and impressive. Used in scenes that leave a strong impression on viewers, such as a person's bearing, a procession, or the appearance of a building. Used in the forms 「威風堂々と〜する」 or 「威風堂々たる〜」.
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N3衣服いふく
clothing. A formal way of saying clothes. In everyday conversation, 「服」 is used, while 「衣服」 is used in written language.
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N1異変いへん
An unusual and undesirable change or event. Used as in 「体に異変が起きる」 or 「気候の異変」, often implying an unexpected bad change. It carries the implication not of mere change but of an abnormality to be wary of.
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N3居間いま
living room. The room where a family usually gathers to spend time. Nearly the same as 「リビング」. Has the same reading as 「今」 (now), so context is needed to distinguish them.
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N5今いま
now. This very moment while speaking. Example: 「今、何時ですか」 (what time is it now?).
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N1戒めるいましめる
Cautioning oneself or others not to repeat mistakes, or strictly disciplining oneself or others. Used as in 「油断を戒める」 or 「子を戒める」. A formal word used in moral and instructive contexts.
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N1忌まわしいいまわしい
A state so ominous and unpleasant that even recalling it is repugnant. Used for painful events from the past or matters of bad omen, as in 「忌まわしい記憶」 or 「忌まわしい事件」. A formal word expressing rather strong negative emotion.
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N5意味いみ
meaning. The content that a word or action represents. Example: 「このことばの意味」 (the meaning of this word).
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N1意味深長いみしんちょう
Behind a surface meaning lies a deeper implication or hidden sense. Used in the forms 「意味深長な〜」 or 「〜は意味深長だ」 in scenes where remarks, expressions, or texts cannot be interpreted simply.
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N5妹いもうと
A younger sister, born after oneself. A younger brother is 「弟」.
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N5嫌いや
A feeling of not liking something, or not wanting to do it. Example: 「嫌な天気」 (unpleasant weather). Also used when refusing by saying 「嫌だ」 (no way/I don't want to).
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N1卑しいいやしい
A state in which one's character or actions are low and lacking in dignity. Used for strong attachment to money or food, or for cowardly behavior, as in 「卑しい目つき」 or 「卑しい根性」. A word accompanied by strong critical evaluation.
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N1威容いよう
An imposing and dignified figure or appearance that overwhelms the viewer. Used for people, buildings, mountains, or warships, and employed in formal contexts like 「威容を誇る」 or 「威容を示す」.
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N3以来いらい
since. Continuing without interruption from that time up to now. Example: 「卒業以来会っていない」 (haven't met since graduation). Used only for past events, not for the future.
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N3依頼いらい
request. To ask someone to do a job, etc. Example: 「仕事を依頼する」 (to commission work), 「依頼を受ける」 (to receive a request). A more formal way of saying 「たのむ」, used in business.
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N3いらいらいらいら
A state in which things do not go as one wishes, causing restlessness. Example: 「渋滞でいらいらする」 (to be irritated by traffic congestion). Usually written in hiragana, or sometimes in katakana (イライラ).
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N1苛立ついらだつ
A state in which one's feelings cannot settle and become irritated because matters are not going as one wishes. Often used for situations of being kept waiting, such as traffic jams, delays, or the slow reactions of others. The noun form 「苛立ちを隠せない」 is also frequently used.
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N5入口いりぐち
entrance. The place for entering a building or area. The antonym is 「出口」 (exit).
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N3医療いりょう
medical care. A word covering the whole of treating illness and injury. Example: 「医療機関」 (medical institution), 「医療費」 (medical expenses).
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N1威力いりょく
An overwhelming strength or power. Refers to the destructive or impactful force exerted on others by weapons, natural phenomena, or organizations. Used as in 「威力を発揮する」 or 「台風の威力」.
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N5居るいる
For a person or animal to be there. Example: 「へやに母が居る」 (my mother is in the room). Very often written in hiragana as 「いる」. For things, 「ある」 is used.
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N5要るいる
To be necessary. Example: 「お金が要る」 (money is needed). Same reading as 「居る」, but a different word.
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N5入れるいれる
To move something from outside to inside. Example: 「かばんに本を入れる」 (to put a book into a bag). When something goes in by itself, 「入る」 is used.
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N5色いろ
color. What is visible, such as red, blue, white, etc.
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N5色々いろいろ
A state of there being many types. Example: 「色々な国」 (various countries). Often written in hiragana as 「いろいろ」.
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N1異論いろん
A different thought or opposing opinion against a certain view or claim. Used as in 「異論がある」 or 「異論を唱える」 to show that there is a different perspective on something. There is also the fixed expression 「異論はない」, which expresses complete agreement.
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N4祝ういわう
celebrate. To rejoice together in something good, such as a birthday or passing an exam.
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