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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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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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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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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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N3
印刷
いんさつ
printing. To transfer letters or pictures onto paper, etc. Example: 「資料を印刷する」 (to print documents).
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N3
印象
いんしょう
impression. The feeling one gets from a person or thing. Example: 「第一印象」 (first impression), 「印象に残る」 (to leave a lasting impression).
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N3
引退
いんたい
retirement. For an athlete, etc., to stop that job or role. Example: 「現役を引退する」 (to retire from active competition).
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N3
引用
いんよう
quotation. To use another person's words or writing within one's own speech or writing. Example: 「本の一節を引用する」 (to quote a passage from a book).
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N3
飲料
いんりょう
beverage. A formal way of saying drink. Used for products or in written language, as in 「清涼飲料水」 (soft drink).
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N5
上
うえ
A state of being in a higher place. Example: 「つくえの上」 (on top of the desk). The antonym is 「下」 (below).
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N1
右往左往
うおうさおう
A state of dashing this way and that in confusion, not knowing what to do. A four-character compound used as in 「人々が右往左往する」 in scenes where many people run about in confusion in the face of a sudden event.
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N1
うかがい知る
うかがいしる
Roughly inferring and grasping inner circumstances or the overall picture from outward appearance or a few clues. Used as in 「表情からはうかがい知れない」 or 「現状をうかがい知る」. A formal expression used in scenes of perceiving indirectly rather than seeing or hearing directly.
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N3
伺う
うかがう
A humble way of saying 「聞く」 (to ask/hear), 「たずねる」 (to ask), or 「訪問する」 (to visit). Example: 「お話を伺う」 (to listen to what you have to say), 「明日伺います」 (I will visit tomorrow). Used toward a superior or a guest.
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N3
浮かぶ
うかぶ
To drift on the surface of water or in the air. Example: 「雲が浮かぶ」 (clouds float). Also used to mean something appearing in one's mind or on the surface, as in 「いい考えが浮かぶ」 (a good idea comes to mind), 「涙が浮かぶ」 (tears well up). The antonym is 「沈む」 (to sink).
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N3
浮かべる
うかべる
To make something float on the surface of water, etc. Example: 「船を浮かべる」 (to set a boat afloat). Also used to mean showing an expression or bringing something to mind, as in 「笑みを浮かべる」 (to show a smile), 「思い浮かべる」 (to bring to mind). 「浮かべる」 is used when someone puts something out on the water, and 「浮かぶ」 when it floats up by itself: 「船を浮かべる」 versus 「船が浮かぶ」.
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