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ALL LEVELS・N1–N5
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N1
ずさん
ずさん
Means that the way something is done is sloppy, with many errors and cut corners. A formal word of negative evaluation used for work, documents, and plans, as in 「ずさんな計画」 and 「ずさんな管理」. In kanji it is written 「杜撰」, but it is generally written in hiragana.
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N1
筋道
すじみち
The order or logical flow when proceeding with something. A somewhat formal word used in forms like 「筋道を立てて説明する」「話の筋道が通る」, evaluating logic and order, expressing the consistency of reasoning.
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N1
素性
すじょう
A person's origin or family background, or an object's source. Used in forms like 「素性の知れない人物」「素性が明らかな品」 when inquiring about provenance or identity. It is read 「すじょう」, with 「素」 as 「す」 and 「性」 as 「じょう」.
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N1
濯ぐ
すすぐ
To wash something with water to remove dirt or detergent. This kanji is not used in everyday writing and is normally written in hiragana. The kanji 「漱ぐ」, which is read the same way as 「すすぐ」, means to rinse out one's mouth with water, whereas this word means to wash things such as clothing.
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N5
涼しい
すずしい
A pleasantly cool feeling. Used for weather and air. Example: 「涼しい風」 (a cool breeze).
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N4
進む
すすむ
To move forward. Also used to mean study or work progressing.
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N3
勧める
すすめる
recommend. To tell someone that it would be good to do something. Example: 「入会を勧める」 (to recommend joining). When recommending a person or a book, it can also be written 「薦める」. Note the distinction from the homophone 「進める」 (to move forward).
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N2, N3
進める
すすめる
To move something forward. Example: 「車を進める」 (to move a car forward). Also used to mean carrying something to a further stage, as in 「計画を進める」 (to advance a plan). A person moving something forward is 「進める」, while something moving forward on its own is 「進む」; they are used as in 「計画を進める」 versus 「計画が進む」. Note the distinction from the homophone 「勧める」 (to recommend to someone).
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N1
廃れる
すたれる
The state in which things once widely used gradually fall out of use. Used in forms like 「古い風習が廃れる」「流行が廃れる」 in contexts of customs, cultures, or trends declining and disappearing. It carries the nuance of fading away naturally.
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N3
頭痛
ずつう
headache. Having a pain in one's head. Example: 「頭痛がする」 (to have a headache). There is also the expression 「頭痛の種」 (a source of worry).
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N3
すっかり
すっかり
completely. Entirely, with nothing left out. Example: 「すっかり忘れていた」 (had completely forgotten). Also used to mean a state having completely changed, as in 「すっかり秋になった」 (it has completely become autumn).
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N3
既に
すでに
already. A state in which something has already ended or begun by that time. Mostly used in written language; in spoken language, 「もう」 is normal.
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N4
捨てる
すてる
To throw away something unneeded as trash. Example: 「ごみを捨てる」 (to throw away trash).
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N4
砂
すな
sand. Fine grains found at the beach, desert, etc.
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N3
素直
すなお
A personality or attitude that is straightforward and accepts what others say as it is. Example: 「素直に謝る」 (to apologize sincerely/without resistance).
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N1
すばしっこい
すばしっこい
The state of being quick and nimble in movement, hard to catch. A colloquial word for the swift movements of small things or children, used in forms like 「すばしっこい子ども」「ねずみがすばしっこく逃げる」.
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N4
素晴らしい
すばらしい
A wonderful state. So good as to be moving.
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N1
図太い
ずぶとい
A personality that does not waver over small matters and is bold and unflinching. Used in forms like 「図太い神経」「図太く構える」 evaluating a person who remains calm in the face of hardship or criticism. A colloquial word that can be used both negatively and positively.
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N3
全て
すべて
all. Every single one, with nothing left out. Example: 「全てを話す」 (to tell everything). Also often written in hiragana as 「すべて」.
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N3
滑る
すべる
For one's foot to slip on a slick surface and nearly fall. Example: 「みちがこおって滑る」 (the road is frozen and slippery).
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N1
図星
ずぼし
Originally a word referring to the black spot at the center of an archery target. By extension, it means that another person's pointing out or guess hits the mark exactly. Used in expressions like 「図星を指す」 and 「図星だった」, in situations where a hidden truth has been seen through. As a colloquial word, it is often used in contexts that carry the agitation and awkwardness of being found out.
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N2, N3
済ます
すます
To bring something to a finish. Example: 「用事を済ます」 (to finish an errand). Also used to mean making do with something simple, as in 「昼食はパンで済ます」 (to have just bread for lunch). The form 「済ませる」 is also commonly used with the same meaning. A person finishing something is 「済ます」, while a matter coming to an end is 「済む」; they are used as in 「用事を済ます」 versus 「用事が済む」.
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N4
隅
すみ
corner. The edge of a room or place.
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N1
澄む
すむ
The state of becoming transparent and pure as cloudiness or dirt disappears. Used in forms like 「水が澄む」「空気が澄む」「音が澄む」 expressing the purity of liquids, air, or sounds. Can also be used metaphorically for the mind, as in 「澄んだ目」「心が澄む」.
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N4
済む
すむ
For something to end. Example: 「しごとが済む」 (work is finished). Also used in the form 「〜ないで済む」, meaning one doesn't have to do something.
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N5
住む
すむ
live. To live one's life in a certain place. Example: 「東京に住む」 (to live in Tokyo).
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N1
摺る
する
To transfer a picture or pattern from a mold or printing block onto something. This kanji is not used in everyday writing and is normally written in hiragana.
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N3〜N5
する
する
To do a certain thing. Example: 「べんきょうする」 (to study), 「しごとをする」 (to work).
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N3
ずるい
ずるい
A state of using an unfair method to benefit only oneself. Example: 「ずるい方法」 (an unfair method). Written with the kanji 「狡い」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is written in hiragana.
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N1
ずる賢い
ずるがしこい
To be skilled at using one's wits to do sly, underhanded things for one's own benefit. It is said with a critical feeling, implying that one's cleverness is being used for a bad purpose.
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N3
鋭い
するどい
sharp. Having a fine, pointed edge that cuts well. Example: 「鋭い刃物」 (a sharp blade). Also used to mean having excellent mental or sensory ability, as in 「鋭い指摘」 (a sharp/incisive observation). The antonym is 「鈍い」 (dull).
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N5
座る
すわる
sit. To lower oneself onto a chair or the floor. The antonym is 「立つ」 (to stand).
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N1
寸分
すんぶん
A very small amount or degree. A formal word usually combined with negative expressions in forms like 「寸分の狂いもない」「寸分違わず」, emphasizing completeness in the sense of "not at all ~."
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N5
背
せ
The height of the body. Also, the back side of the body. Example: 「背が高い」 (tall).
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N1
制圧
せいあつ
The act of suppressing an opponent with military force or great power and placing them under control. A formal word used in forms like 「敵を制圧する」「反乱を制圧する」 in military, police, or power-struggle contexts.
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N1
生育
せいいく
For a plant or animal to grow and become larger. It also means to raise or cultivate something.
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N4
正解
せいかい
The correct answer.
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N2, N3
性格
せいかく
personality. Characteristics shown in how a person feels and acts. Example: 「明るい性格」 (a cheerful personality). Note the distinction from the homophone 「正確」 (accurate).
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N3
正確
せいかく
accurate. Being correct with no mistakes. Example: 「正確な情報」 (accurate information). Note the distinction from the homophone 「性格」 (personality).
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N4
生活
せいかつ
life. To live day to day, eating, sleeping, working, etc.
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N3
世紀
せいき
century. A way of counting eras in units of 100 years. Example: 「21世紀」 (the 21st century).
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N1
性急
せいきゅう
A restless state in which one tries to push things forward too quickly. A formal word used in forms like 「性急な判断」「性急に結論を出す」, negatively evaluating haste lacking in caution.
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N3
税金
ぜいきん
tax. Money paid to the state or a municipality. Example: 「税金を払う」 (to pay taxes).
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N3
制限
せいげん
limit. To set a fixed range or amount as a boundary that should not be exceeded. Example: 「速度制限」 (speed limit), 「制限時間」 (time limit).
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N3
成功
せいこう
success. For something to go well as intended. Example: 「実験に成功する」 (to succeed in an experiment). The antonym is 「失敗」 (failure).
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N1
制裁
せいさい
The act of imposing punishment on those who violate rules or morals. A formal word used in forms like 「制裁を加える」「経済制裁」, referring to punishment between nations, organizations, or within groups.
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N1
精彩
せいさい
A vivid brilliance or vitality. A formal word used in forms like 「精彩を放つ」「精彩を欠く」, evaluating someone's performance or the quality of a work.
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N4
生産
せいさん
To create things. Used as in 「工場で品物を生産する」 (to produce goods at a factory).
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N4
政治
せいじ
To decide and carry out how a country or town should be governed.
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N3
性質
せいしつ
A characteristic inherently possessed by a person or thing. For people, it is close to 「性格」 (personality), but 「性質」 can also be used for objects, as in 「水に溶けやすい性質」 (a property of dissolving easily in water).
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