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N1
苦労人
くろうにん
A person who has experienced many hardships from a young age and understands well human feelings and the subtleties of things. Used in expressions like 「あの人は苦労人だ」, it is used in contexts of positively evaluating the other person's character.
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N1
軍需
ぐんじゅ
「軍」 means military, and 「需」 means demand or need; together they refer to demand for military purposes. It refers to demand or supplies related to military matters. Used in expressions like 「軍需産業」 or 「軍需物資」, it is a word for the production and supply of weapons and military-related items, used in economic and historical articles.
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N1
軍縮
ぐんしゅく
「軍」 means armaments, and 「縮」 means to reduce; the word is a shortened form of 「軍備縮小」(reduction of armaments). It refers to reducing armaments based on agreements between states. Used in expressions like 「軍縮交渉」 or 「軍縮条約」, in contexts of international negotiations aimed at reducing military forces.
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N1
軍備
ぐんび
「軍」 means army, and 「備」 means preparation; together they mean preparation for military matters. It is a general term for weapons, troops, and military facilities used to defend a country. Used in expressions like 「軍備を増強する」 or 「軍備を縮小する」, it is a formal word for a nation's military power itself, used in articles on politics and history.
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N4
毛
け
hair. Thin strands that grow on the body or on animals. Also used to mean material for clothing, etc., as in 「毛のセーター」 (a wool sweater).
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N1
形骸
けいがい
A word referring to a state in which substance or content has been lost, leaving only the outer form. Often used in the form「形骸化する」to describe rules or systems that no longer function.
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N5
警官
けいかん
Police officer. A person who does police work. Also called 「けいさつかん」「おまわりさん」.
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N4
経済
けいざい
economy. The system by which goods and money are created and moved.
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N4
警察
けいさつ
police. A place, and the people, whose job is to protect the safety of a town and prevent wrongdoing.
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N1
警鐘
けいしょう
「警鐘」 originally referred to a bell rung to warn people of fires or danger. From this, the word came to be used metaphorically for something that serves to warn people of the occurrence of danger or a problem. It is a formal word used in the form 「警鐘を鳴らす」 as a metaphorical expression for strongly drawing attention to social issues.
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N1
形跡
けいせき
「形」 means form, and 「跡」 means a trace; together they mean a trace of form, that is, a sign that something existed. It refers to a trace showing that something was done or that something had been there. Used in expressions like 「侵入の形跡」 or 「使用した形跡」, it expresses physical or circumstantial clues that allow one to infer past facts.
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N1
傾聴
けいちょう
It refers to leaning one's ear deeply into the other person's words and listening earnestly. Used in expressions like 「傾聴の姿勢」 or 「ご意見を傾聴する」, it is a formal word for an attitude of respecting and listening to the other party in formal settings.
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N1
傾倒
けいとう
「傾倒」 originally meant the body leaning and falling over. From this, it came to be used metaphorically for devoting oneself so strongly to a person, philosophy, or art that one almost leans into it, becoming absorbed. It is a formal word expressing being deeply influenced and enthusiastically devoted, as in 「彼の思想に傾倒する」.
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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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N5
今朝
けさ
This morning. Read as 「けさ」, not read according to the characters as written.
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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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N2, N5
消す
けす
To stop a burning fire or an electric light that is on. Example: 「電気を消す」 (to turn off the light). Also used to mean erasing written characters. When it goes out by itself, 「消える」 is used.
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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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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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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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N5
結婚
けっこん
marriage. Two people becoming a married couple. Example: 「結婚する」 (to get married).
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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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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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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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N5
月曜日
げつようび
Monday. A day of the week. The day after Sunday.
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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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N5
玄関
げんかん
The entrance area of a house or building. In Japanese homes, shoes are removed here.
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N5
元気
げんき
A state of being in good physical condition and full of energy. 「お元気ですか」 (how are you) is commonly used as a greeting.
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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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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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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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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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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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N1, N2
現象
げんしょう
Something that appears in a form that can be seen or felt; a phenomenon. 自然現象 (natural phenomenon), 社会現象 (social phenomenon). Refers to the outward appearance of things, as opposed to their cause or substance.
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