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N2
据え付ける
すえつける
The act of fixing machines or equipment in their designated position. Used in forms like 「エアコンを据え付ける」「機械を据え付ける」 in contexts of installing large, hard-to-move items. It carries the implication that once installed, it is not easily moved.
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N3
姿
すがた
The overall visible form or appearance of a person or thing. Example: 「後ろ姿」 (a view from behind). Also used to mean being present somewhere, as in 「姿を消す」 (to disappear).
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N4
過ぎる
すぎる
To pass a time or place. Example: 「えきを過ぎる」 (to pass a station). Also used to mean an excessive degree, as in 「食べ過ぎる」 (to eat too much).
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N3
空く
すく
to become less crowded, to get hungry. For the people or things inside to decrease so that space opens up. It is used for a decrease in people, as in "電車が空く" (the train becomes less crowded), and also for becoming hungry as food in the stomach decreases, as in "おなかが空く". The same "空く" read as "あく" becomes a different word meaning that a seat or room becomes empty.
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N4, N5
すぐ
すぐ
immediately. A state of something happening without delay. Example: 「すぐ来ます」 (I'll come right away).
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N4
少ない
すくない
A state where a number or amount is small. The antonym is 「多い」 (many).
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N2
優れる
すぐれる
The state of having abilities or qualities at a higher level than others. A somewhat formal word used in forms like 「優れた才能」「景色が優れている」 to evaluate ability, quality, or condition highly. The negative form 「優れない」 can also indicate poor physical condition.
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N4
凄い
すごい
A state where the degree of something is very great. Used both positively and negatively. Example: 「凄いあめ」 (tremendous rain).
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N3
過ごす
すごす
To spend time living. Example: 「休日を家で過ごす」 (to spend a holiday at home). A person using time is 「過ごす」, while time passing by on its own is 「過ぎる」; they are used as in 「休日を過ごす」 versus 「休日が過ぎる」.
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N2
筋書き
すじがき
Originally a word referring to the script or synopsis of a play. By extension, it refers to a plan or course of events envisioned in advance. Often used in expressions like 「筋書き通りに進む」 and 「筋書きが狂う」, in contexts discussing whether actual circumstances match the planned course of events.
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N4
進む
すすむ
To move forward. Also used to mean study or work progressing.
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N3
勧める
すすめる
recommend. To tell someone that it would be good to do something. Example: 「入会を勧める」 (to recommend joining). When recommending a person or a book, it can also be written 「薦める」. Note the distinction from the homophone 「進める」 (to move forward).
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N2, N3
進める
すすめる
To move something forward. Example: 「車を進める」 (to move a car forward). Also used to mean carrying something to a further stage, as in 「計画を進める」 (to advance a plan). A person moving something forward is 「進める」, while something moving forward on its own is 「進む」; they are used as in 「計画を進める」 versus 「計画が進む」. Note the distinction from the homophone 「勧める」 (to recommend to someone).
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N2
巣立つ
すだつ
A verb meaning that a baby bird grows up, leaves the nest, and flies away. By extension, it means a child leaving their parents to become independent, or a young person graduating from school and entering society. Used in expressions like 「子どもが巣立つ」 and 「学び舎から巣立つ」, in contexts of moving from a sheltered place to an independent life.
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N3
頭痛
ずつう
headache. Having a pain in one's head. Example: 「頭痛がする」 (to have a headache). There is also the expression 「頭痛の種」 (a source of worry).
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N3
すっかり
すっかり
completely. Entirely, with nothing left out. Example: 「すっかり忘れていた」 (had completely forgotten). Also used to mean a state having completely changed, as in 「すっかり秋になった」 (it has completely become autumn).
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N2
すっきり
すっきり
The state of being free of clutter or worries and feeling pleasantly organized. A colloquial adverb used in forms like 「部屋がすっきりする」「頭がすっきりする」 for both physical tidiness and mental refreshment.
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N3
既に
すでに
already. A state in which something has already ended or begun by that time. Mostly used in written language; in spoken language, 「もう」 is normal.
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N4
捨てる
すてる
To throw away something unneeded as trash. Example: 「ごみを捨てる」 (to throw away trash).
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N4
砂
すな
sand. Fine grains found at the beach, desert, etc.
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N3
素直
すなお
A personality or attitude that is straightforward and accepts what others say as it is. Example: 「素直に謝る」 (to apologize sincerely/without resistance).
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N4
素晴らしい
すばらしい
A wonderful state. So good as to be moving.
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N2
ずばり
ずばり
The state of striking at the core in one go without indirection. Used in forms like 「ずばり言い当てる」「ずばり指摘する」 in contexts of avoiding vague expressions and pointing directly at the essence. A colloquial word emphasizing the sharpness of speech or questions.
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N3
全て
すべて
all. Every single one, with nothing left out. Example: 「全てを話す」 (to tell everything). Also often written in hiragana as 「すべて」.
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N3
滑る
すべる
For one's foot to slip on a slick surface and nearly fall. Example: 「みちがこおって滑る」 (the road is frozen and slippery).
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N2
澄ます
すます
(1) To make something clear by removing what clouds it. As in 「水を澄ます」, that is, turning something muddy into a clean state. (2) In the form 「耳を澄ます」, to concentrate so as to catch even the faintest sound. Used as in 「物音がしないか耳を澄ます」. (3) To put on airs and take a prim, affected attitude. 「澄ました顔」.
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N2, N3
済ます
すます
To bring something to a finish. Example: 「用事を済ます」 (to finish an errand). Also used to mean making do with something simple, as in 「昼食はパンで済ます」 (to have just bread for lunch). The form 「済ませる」 is also commonly used with the same meaning. A person finishing something is 「済ます」, while a matter coming to an end is 「済む」; they are used as in 「用事を済ます」 versus 「用事が済む」.
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N4
隅
すみ
corner. The edge of a room or place.
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N2
速やか
すみやか
The manner of doing things quickly and without delay. A formal word used in forms like 「速やかに対応する」「速やかな処置」 in administrative, work, or medical contexts requiring prompt action.
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N4
済む
すむ
For something to end. Example: 「しごとが済む」 (work is finished). Also used in the form 「〜ないで済む」, meaning one doesn't have to do something.
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N2
ずらり
ずらり
The state in which many things or people are lined up in a row or spread across an area. A colloquial adverb used in forms like 「ずらりと並ぶ」「ずらりと揃う」, simultaneously impressing visual breadth and large quantity.
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N3〜N5
する
する
To do a certain thing. Example: 「べんきょうする」 (to study), 「しごとをする」 (to work).
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N3
ずるい
ずるい
A state of using an unfair method to benefit only oneself. Example: 「ずるい方法」 (an unfair method). Written with the kanji 「狡い」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is written in hiragana.
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N3
鋭い
するどい
sharp. Having a fine, pointed edge that cuts well. Example: 「鋭い刃物」 (a sharp blade). Also used to mean having excellent mental or sensory ability, as in 「鋭い指摘」 (a sharp/incisive observation). The antonym is 「鈍い」 (dull).
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N2
精鋭
せいえい
Personnel carefully selected for their outstanding ability. A formal word used in forms like 「精鋭部隊」「精鋭を集める」, referring to elite individuals chosen from a larger group.
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N4
正解
せいかい
The correct answer.
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N2, N3
性格
せいかく
personality. Characteristics shown in how a person feels and acts. Example: 「明るい性格」 (a cheerful personality). Note the distinction from the homophone 「正確」 (accurate).
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N3
正確
せいかく
accurate. Being correct with no mistakes. Example: 「正確な情報」 (accurate information). Note the distinction from the homophone 「性格」 (personality).
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N4
生活
せいかつ
life. To live day to day, eating, sleeping, working, etc.
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N2
正規
せいき
Conforming to officially established rules. 「正規雇用」. The paired opposite word is 「非正規」.
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N3
世紀
せいき
century. A way of counting eras in units of 100 years. Example: 「21世紀」 (the 21st century).
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N2
制御
せいぎょ
To control and adjust a machine or a matter so that it moves as intended.
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N3
税金
ぜいきん
tax. Money paid to the state or a municipality. Example: 「税金を払う」 (to pay taxes).
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N3
制限
せいげん
limit. To set a fixed range or amount as a boundary that should not be exceeded. Example: 「速度制限」 (speed limit), 「制限時間」 (time limit).
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N3
成功
せいこう
success. For something to go well as intended. Example: 「実験に成功する」 (to succeed in an experiment). The antonym is 「失敗」 (failure).
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N2
清算
せいさん
(1) To properly settle and close out a debt or financial relationship. 「借金を清算する」. (2) To thoroughly settle and end a past relationship. 「過去を清算する」. Distinguished from 「精算」 (to recalculate an amount in detail), which has the same reading.
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N4
生産
せいさん
To create things. Used as in 「工場で品物を生産する」 (to produce goods at a factory).
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N2
生死
せいし
Life and death. Used in serious situations involving someone's life, as in 「生死にかかわる」.
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N4
政治
せいじ
To decide and carry out how a country or town should be governed.
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N3
性質
せいしつ
A characteristic inherently possessed by a person or thing. For people, it is close to 「性格」 (personality), but 「性質」 can also be used for objects, as in 「水に溶けやすい性質」 (a property of dissolving easily in water).
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