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ALL LEVELS・N1–N5
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N1
根深い
ねぶかい
An adjective meaning that a problem or attitude is deeply rooted and cannot easily be resolved, like the roots of a plant extending deep into the ground. Used for serious phenomena that persist over a long period, as in 「根深い問題」「根深い偏見」.
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N1
値踏み
ねぶみ
Estimating the price of an item. By extension, also used to roughly assess the value of a person or thing. Used as in「商品を値踏みする」or「相手を値踏みする」.
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N1
根掘り葉掘り
ねほりはほり
Persistently questioning down to the smallest detail. Used as in「根掘り葉掘り聞く」or「根掘り葉掘り質問する」, in scenes of probing.
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N1
寝耳に水
ねみみにみず
Being startled by news one had not anticipated at all. Used as in「寝耳に水の出来事」or「寝耳に水だった」, expressing surprise at sudden news.
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N5
眠い
ねむい
A feeling of wanting to sleep.
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N1
狙い撃ち
ねらいうち
Selectively attacking or focusing on a particular target. Used as in「違反業者を狙い撃ちにする」.
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N1
狙い目
ねらいめ
The most suitable timing or target for achieving a goal. Used as in「今が狙い目だ」or「この価格帯が狙い目だ」, referring to a good chance or advantageous target.
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N1
練り上げる
ねりあげる
Repeatedly considering something in detail to refine it into something better. Used as in「企画を練り上げる」or「戦略を練り上げる」.
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N5
寝る
ねる
sleep. To lie down in order to sleep.
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N1
年季
ねんき
Long years of experience and training. Mostly used in the set form「年季が入る」, expressing mastery.
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N1
年功序列
ねんこうじょれつ
A system in which rank and pay rise according to years of service and age. Used as in「年功序列の制度」or「年功序列を見直す」, when discussing personnel systems.
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N1
懇ろ
ねんごろ
Being warm and courteous. Describes treating someone with heartfelt care. Used as in「懇ろにもてなす」or「懇ろな関係」.
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N1
捻挫
ねんざ
Injuring a joint by twisting it. Used as in「足首を捻挫する」or「捻挫で歩けない」. The character「捻」is read「ねん」and means "to twist."
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N1
捻出
ねんしゅつ
Managing to come up with money or time through ingenuity. Used as in「費用を捻出する」or「時間を捻出する」.
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N2, N3
年代
ねんだい
A block of time within an era. Example: 「1990年代」 (the 1990s). Also used to mean people of a similar age, as in 「同年代」 (people of the same generation).
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N1
年俸
ねんぽう
The total amount of salary for one year. Used as in「年俸制」or「年俸契約」. The character「俸」is read「ほう」and is distinct from「棒」(ぼう).
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N3
年齢
ねんれい
age. A person's number of years. Example: 「年齢を聞く」 (to ask someone's age).
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N3
農家
のうか
farmer. A household or person whose job is farming. Example: 「農家の人」 (a farming person).
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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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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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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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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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