bite. To hold or crush something between the upper and lower teeth. Example: 「ガムをかむ」 (to chew gum), 「よくかんで食べる」 (to chew well while eating), 「犬にかまれる」 (to be bitten by a dog). Written with the kanji 「噛む」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is usually written in hiragana.
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N1寡黙かもく
「寡」 means few, and 「黙」 means silent; together they mean few in words and prone to silence. It describes the manner of rarely opening one's mouth and speaking only when necessary. Used in expressions like 「寡黙な人」 or 「寡黙に働く」, it is often used positively to depict a calm and composed character.
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N1柄がら
A pattern appearing on the surface of cloth, paper, and the like. Used as in「花柄」「柄物のシャツ」. It also expresses personality, dignity, or the nature of things, used in idioms and compounds that express the nature inherent to a person or thing, as in「柄が悪い」「柄にもない」「人柄」「家柄」.
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N3空から
empty. The state of having nothing inside. Used as in "箱を空にする" (to empty a box) or "空の容器" (an empty container). It is often written in kana as "から". The same "空" read as "そら" is a different word meaning the sky spreading overhead.
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N3, N5借りるかりる
borrow. To use someone else's thing for a certain time. The antonym is 「貸す」 (to lend).
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N3刈るかる
mow. To trim grass, hair, etc., using a tool. Example: 「芝生を刈る」 (to mow the lawn), 「髪を刈る」 (to cut one's hair), 「稲を刈る」 (to harvest rice).
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N3, N5軽いかるい
A state not requiring strength to lift. Example: 「軽いかばん」 (a light bag). The antonym is 「重い」 (heavy).
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N3枯れるかれる
wither. For grass or trees to lose moisture and die. Example: 「花が枯れる」 (a flower withers). Also used to mean losing richness, as in 「枯れた声」 (a dry, worn voice).
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N1辛うじてかろうじて
The manner of barely managing to come about, in a hair's-breadth state. Used in expressions like 「辛うじて間に合う」 or 「辛うじて合格する」, it is an adverb expressing a result that came about by a narrow margin.
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N3乾くかわく
For moisture to disappear from something. Example: 「洗濯物が乾く」 (laundry dries), 「ペンキが乾く」 (paint dries). The homophone 「渇く」 refers to wanting water in one's throat, and is written differently. The antonym is 「濡れる」 (to get wet).
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N3渇くかわく
For one's throat to want moisture. Example: 「のどが渇く」 (to be thirsty). The homophone 「乾く」 refers to moisture disappearing from an object (e.g. 「洗濯物が乾く」, laundry drying), and is written differently.
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N4代わりかわり
For a different person or thing to take on a role. In the form 「お代わり」, it is also used to mean having a second helping of food.
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N3代わるかわる
For a different person or thing to take on the role of someone or something. Example: 「父に代わって答える」 (to answer in place of one's father). The homophone 「変わる」 refers to a state changing, and 「替わる」 refers to a thing being swapped for another; all are written differently.
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N4変わるかわる
To become something different from before. Example: 「きせつが変わる」 (the season changes). When changing something oneself, 「変える」 is used.
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N4考えるかんがえる
To use one's head to think about various things. Example: 「こたえを考える」 (to think about the answer).
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N3感覚かんかく
sense. The function of perceiving things through seeing, hearing, touching, etc. Example: 「指の感覚がなくなる」 (to lose feeling in one's fingers). Also used to mean a way of perceiving things, as in 「金銭感覚」 (sense of money), 「新しい感覚のデザイン」 (a design with a fresh feel).
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N1鑑みるかんがみる
「鑑」 means a mirror or model. This verb expresses making a judgment by reflecting on past precedents or the current situation as if looking into a mirror. Used in expressions like 「前例に鑑みる」 or 「現状に鑑みる」. It is often used in official documents and formal contexts.
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N1歓喜かんき
「歓」 means to rejoice, and 「喜」 means to be glad; the word combines two synonymous characters. It refers to a very great joy. Used in expressions like 「歓喜の声」 or 「歓喜に沸く」, it is a formal word for joy accompanied by strong emotion. It is used in formal situations such as sports victories and award ceremonies.
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N3観客かんきゃく
audience. People who watch sports, plays, etc. Example: 「観客席」 (spectator seats), 「大勢の観客」 (a large audience).
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N3環境かんきょう
environment. The surrounding conditions around a person or living thing. Example: 「環境を守る」 (to protect the environment), 「職場環境」 (workplace environment), 「環境問題」 (environmental issues).
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N3歓迎かんげい
welcome. To receive someone gladly. Example: 「新入生を歓迎する」 (to welcome new students), 「歓迎会」 (a welcome party).
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N4関係かんけい
For two or more things to be connected. Example: 「しごとに関係がある本」 (a book related to work).
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N3観光かんこう
sightseeing. To enjoy viewing scenery or famous places. Example: 「観光地」 (a tourist spot), 「観光客」 (a tourist).
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N3観察かんさつ
observation. To watch the state of things carefully. Example: 「植物を観察する」 (to observe a plant), 「観察日記」 (an observation journal).
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N3感じかんじ
The impression one receives from something. Example: 「感じがいい人」 (a person who gives a good impression), 「春らしい感じ」 (a spring-like feeling). In the form 「感じがする」, it means one has a vague feeling that something is so.
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N3感謝かんしゃ
gratitude. Feeling thankful for something. To express that feeling. Example: 「感謝の気持ち」 (a feeling of gratitude), 「心から感謝する」 (to be truly grateful).
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N3患者かんじゃ
patient. A person under a doctor's care for an illness or injury. Example: 「入院患者」 (a hospitalized patient), 「患者を診る」 (to examine a patient).
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N1甘受かんじゅ
「甘」 means to acquiesce, and 「受」 means to receive; together they mean to acquiesce and receive. It refers to accepting disadvantage or suffering as something unavoidable. Used in expressions like 「批判を甘受する」 or 「責任を甘受する」, it is a formal word for situations of reluctantly taking something on.
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N3勘定かんじょう
To count money. Payment at a restaurant or similar establishment. Example: 「お勘定をお願いします」 (Check, please). There is also the expression 「勘定に入れる」 (to take into account).
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N3感情かんじょう
emotion. The workings of the heart such as joy, sadness, and anger. Example: 「感情を表に出す」 (to show one's emotions), 「感情的になる」 (to become emotional). The antonym is 「理性」 (reason).
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N3感じるかんじる
feel. To perceive something with the body or mind. Example: 「寒さを感じる」 (to feel cold), 「責任を感じる」 (to feel a sense of responsibility), 「不安を感じる」 (to feel anxious).
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N3関心かんしん
interest. The mind turning toward wanting to know more. Example: 「政治に関心がある」 (to be interested in politics), 「関心が高まる」 (interest grows). The homophone 「感心」 means being moved by admiration for something admirable, and is written differently.
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N1完遂かんすい
A word meaning to carry out a plan or mission through to completion. A formal word used in contexts of accomplishing matters that involve difficulty, as in「任務を完遂する」.
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N3関するかんする
Regarding, about. Example: 「教育に関する本」 (a book about education), 「事件に関する情報」 (information relating to an incident). Also used in the form 「〜に関して」, a formal, written expression.
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N3完成かんせい
completion. To become fully complete. Example: 「ビルが完成する」 (a building is completed), 「作品を完成させる」 (to complete a work).
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N3完全かんぜん
complete. Having nothing missing. Example: 「完全な形で残る」 (to remain in complete/intact form), 「完全に忘れていた」 (had completely forgotten). The antonym is 「不完全」 (incomplete).
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N4簡単かんたん
A state of being easy to understand, simple. Not requiring much effort. Example: 「簡単なもんだい」 (an easy problem).
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N3感動かんどう
To be deeply moved after encountering something wonderful. Example: 「映画に感動する」 (to be moved by a movie), 「感動的な場面」 (a moving scene).
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N3監督かんとく
To direct and oversee work or a task. The person who does so. Also refers to the person responsible for making a film, or a coach who leads a sports team. Example: 「映画監督」 (film director), 「野球の監督」 (baseball manager/coach).
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N3看病かんびょう
To stay beside a sick person and take care of them.
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N1緩慢かんまん
「緩」 means slack or slow, and 「慢」 means slow; the word combines two synonymous characters. It describes movement or progress that is slow and lacks momentum. Used in expressions like 「緩慢な動作」 or 「対応が緩慢だ」, it is often used to negatively evaluate slowness.
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N3管理かんり
management. To take responsible care of something so that a good state is maintained. Example: 「ビルを管理する」 (to manage a building), 「健康管理」 (health management), 「管理人」 (a caretaker/manager).
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N3完了かんりょう
For something to be completely finished. Example: 「準備が完了する」 (preparations are complete), 「手続き完了」 (procedure complete). Carries a stronger sense than 「終了」 of having finished what needed to be done.
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N1感涙かんるい
「感」 means to be moved, and 「涙」 means tears; together they refer to tears shed from being deeply moved. Used in expressions like 「感涙にむせぶ」 or 「感涙する」, it expresses situations where tears flow from strong joy or gratitude. It is used in formal contexts such as ceremonies, speeches, and novels.
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N3関連かんれん
For there to be a connection between things. Example: 「事件に関連する情報」 (information related to an incident), 「関連会社」 (a related/affiliated company). A more formal, written word than 「関係」.
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N1貫禄かんろく
The solid, dignified presence that naturally comes to a person who has accumulated status and experience. It is often used in the form 「貫禄がある」.
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N4, N5木き
tree. A large plant that grows from the ground, with branches and leaves.
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N3議員ぎいん
A person who is elected and takes part in discussions in a national or local assembly. Example: 「国会議員」 (member of parliament), 「市議会議員」 (city council member).
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N1気鋭きえい
「気」 means vigor, and 「鋭」 means sharp; together they mean sharp vigor. It refers to being young, energetic, and exhibiting outstanding talent. It is a somewhat formal word always used as a modifier for a person, as in 「新進気鋭」 or 「気鋭の研究者」.
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N3, N5消えるきえる
For something visible, or a fire or light that was on, to disappear. Example: 「電気が消える」 (the light goes off). When turning it off oneself, 「消す」 is used.
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