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N1
汚れる
けがれる
For sanctity, honor, or purity of heart to be spoiled. Used not for dirt or stains but for scenes in which something of value is damaged, as in "家名が汚れる" or "聖地が汚れる". When the one doing the damage is the subject, "けがす" is used, as in "名誉を汚す". The same "汚れる" read as "よごれる" is a different word meaning to become dirty in appearance from mud or stains.
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N3
劇
げき
drama. Something presented on a stage where actors play roles to tell a story. Example: 「劇を見る」 (to watch a play), 「学芸会で劇をする」 (to perform a play at a school event).
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N3
劇場
げきじょう
theater. A building for showing plays, movies, etc. Often refers to a building with a stage, more so than 「映画館」 (movie theater).
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N4
景色
けしき
scenery. The surrounding sights that can be seen, such as mountains or the sea.
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N4
消しゴム
けしごむ
eraser. A tool for erasing writing made with a pencil.
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N1
けじめ
けじめ
The original meaning is to clearly distinguish boundaries between things. It refers to an attitude of clearly separating public and private matters, or right and wrong. From this, it developed the derived meaning of drawing a line and taking responsibility, and is often used in the form 「けじめをつける」 to mean making one's attitude clear or taking responsibility.
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N4
下宿
げしゅく
lodging. To pay money to rent a room in someone's house and live there.
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N3
化粧
けしょう
makeup. To apply powder and rouge, etc., to make one's face look beautiful. Example: 「化粧をする」 (to put on makeup), 「化粧品」 (cosmetics).
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N1
けたたましい
けたたましい
It describes a manner in which a sound suddenly resounds loudly and feels grating to the ears. Used in expressions like 「けたたましい音」 or 「けたたましく笑う」, it is used in situations of negatively describing noise or shrill voices.
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N1
桁違い
けたちがい
「桁」 refers to digits, that is, the positional values of ones, tens, hundreds, and so on. 「桁違い」 expresses a difference in scale so great that the very digit count differs. Used in expressions like 「桁違いの規模」 or 「桁違いに速い」, it is used when differences in quantity or ability stand out, in both positive and negative senses.
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N3
けち
けち
Being stingy with money or things. A person who is like that. Example: 「けちな人」 (a stingy person). There is also the expression 「けちをつける」 (to deliberately point out a flaw).
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N3
結果
けっか
result. The final state that occurs because a certain thing was the cause. Example: 「試験の結果」 (exam results), 「努力の結果」 (the result of effort). The antonym is 「原因」 (cause).
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N1
血気
けっき
It refers to the youthful spirit of trying to act on momentum without considering consequences. Used in expressions like 「血気盛んな若者」 or 「血気にはやる」, it is a formal word for youthful zeal accompanied by recklessness.
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N3
結局
けっきょく
After various things happened, in the end. Example: 「結局、行かなかった」 (in the end, I didn't go), 「結局は同じことだ」 (it comes down to the same thing in the end).
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N1, N5
結構
けっこう
A word used to politely decline, meaning "no thank you." Example: 「もう結構です」 (that's enough, thank you). Also used to mean "more than expected," as in 「結構おいしい」 (surprisingly delicious).
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N4
決して
けっして
Followed by a negative, a word intensifying the feeling of "absolutely." Example: 「決してわすれない」 (I will never forget).
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N1
傑出
けっしゅつ
「傑」 means to be outstanding, and 「出」 means to come out; together they mean to stand out prominently. It is a word describing being far superior to others. Used in expressions like 「傑出した才能」 or 「傑出した人物」, it is a formal word for strongly praising remarkable ability or achievement.
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N3
決心
けっしん
determination. To firmly resolve in one's mind to do something. Example: 「留学を決心する」 (to resolve to study abroad), 「決心がつかない」 (unable to make up one's mind).
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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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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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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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