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ALL LEVELS・N1–N5

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N2 念願 ねんがん
A long-cherished wish. Used as in「念願の優勝」or「念願がかなう」, in scenes where a strong desire is realized.

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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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N2 粘着 ねんちゃく
Sticking firmly to something. By extension, also used for clinging persistently. Used as in「粘着テープ」or「粘着質な性格」.

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N2 念頭 ねんとう
One's mind or thoughts. Used as in「念頭に置く」or「念頭にない」, mostly in set forms expressing conscious consideration.

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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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N2 濃厚 のうこう
A word meaning that the degree of something is strong and pronounced. Used as in「濃厚な味」or「疑いが濃厚」, both for richness of taste and for high probability.

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N2 農耕 のうこう
A word meaning to till fields and grow crops. Used as in「農耕民族」or「農耕の歴史」, focusing within agriculture on the activity of working the land.

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N2 能動的 のうどうてき
A word describing acting on one's own initiative. Used as in「能動的な姿勢」or「能動的に学ぶ」, for an attitude of moving by oneself without waiting for instructions.

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N2 脳裏 のうり
A word for inside one's head, the depths of one's mind. Used as in「脳裏に浮かぶ」or「脳裏をよぎる」, in scenes where a thought or memory comes to mind.

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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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N2 逃す のがす
A verb meaning to let a chance or target slip away. Used as in「機会を逃す」or「犯人を逃す」.「逃げる」means oneself getting away, while「逃す」means letting an object slip away.

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N2 逃れる のがれる
A verb meaning to escape from danger or restraint. Used as in「追手から逃れる」or「責任から逃れる」, in scenes of breaking free from an unwanted situation.

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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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N2 望ましい のぞましい
An adjective expressing a state one would wish to see. Used as in「望ましい結果」or「望ましい姿」, in scenes of judging something as ideal or preferable.

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N2 臨む のぞむ
A verb meaning to go forth to face an important occasion or situation. Used as in「試験に臨む」or「交渉に臨む」, in the sense of entering a setting with resolve.

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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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N2 のどか のどか
A word describing a quiet, tranquil scene. Used as in「のどかな田園」or「のどかな午後」, for landscapes or moments that are leisurely and at ease.

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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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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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N2 飲み込む のみこむ
A verb meaning to take something from the throat into the body, and additionally meaning to grasp a situation or content, or to hold back emotions without showing them. Used broadly as in「薬を飲み込む」「事情を飲み込む」or「涙を飲み込む」.

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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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N2 乗り越える のりこえる
A verb meaning to climb over a fence, wall, or other barrier and pass to the other side. Used literally as in 「塀を乗り越える」「障害物を乗り越える」. It is also used figuratively to mean overcoming difficulties or obstacles in order to move forward. Used in situations where one breaks through standing problems, as in 「試練を乗り越える」「困難を乗り越える」.

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N2 乗り込む のりこむ
A verb meaning to board a car, ship, airplane, or similar vehicle and go inside. Used as in 「電車に乗り込む」「タクシーに乗り込む」. It is also used to mean going to the other party's location with a clear purpose. Used in situations where one steps in with strong determination, as in 「相手の陣地に乗り込む」「現場に乗り込む」.

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N2 乗り出す のりだす
A verb meaning to lean one's body forward. Used as in 「身を乗り出す」「窓から乗り出す」. It is also used figuratively to mean beginning to take an active part in something. Used in situations where one eagerly starts a new activity, as in 「事業に乗り出す」「調査に乗り出す」.

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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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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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tooth. A hard part inside the mouth.

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N2 把握 はあく
To firmly understand and grasp the content or circumstances of something.

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N5 はい はい
yes. A word to answer that something is so, or that one understands.

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N5 はい
counter for cupfuls. A word for counting drinks served in glasses or bowls. いっぱい・にはい・さんばい・よんはい・ごはい・ろっぱい・ななはい・はっぱい・きゅうはい・じゅっぱい, 「なんばい」. With 1, 6, 8, and 10 it becomes 「ぱい」, and with 3 and 「なん」 it becomes 「ばい」.

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N5 灰皿 はいざら
A container for putting cigarette ash in.

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N3 配達 はいたつ
delivery. To deliver goods or mail. Example: 「新聞配達」 (newspaper delivery).

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N2 配置 はいち
To assign and place people or things in their appropriate positions.

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N3 売店 ばいてん
A small shop located inside a station, hospital, etc. Example: 「駅の売店」 (a station kiosk).

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N2 配布 はいふ
To distribute something so that it reaches many people.

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N3 俳優 はいゆう
actor. A person who plays roles in movies or plays.

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N3〜N5 入る はいる
enter. To move inside. Example: 「へやに入る」 (to enter a room). The antonym is 「出る」 (to exit).

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N3 生える はえる
For grass, hair, teeth, etc., to grow out. Example: 「草が生える」 (grass grows), 「ひげが生える」 (a beard grows). 「生やす」 is used when a person lets something grow, while 「生える」 is used when it comes out on its own: compare 「ひげを生やす」 with 「ひげが生える」.

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N3 はか
grave. A place where a dead person is buried and memorialized. Example: 「墓参り」 (visiting a grave).

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N2, N3 ばか ばか
Dull-witted. A word used to insult someone. Example: 「ばかなことをするな」 (don't do something stupid). Also used to mean "extremely," as in 「ばかに寒い」 (unusually cold). Written with the kanji 「馬鹿」, but usually written in hiragana or katakana.

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N5 葉書 はがき
postcard. A thin sheet of paper sent as a letter, without using an envelope.

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N3 博士 はかせ
expert. A friendly way of calling someone who knows a great deal about a certain field. Used without any connection to a university degree, as in "弟は星の博士だ" (my little brother is a star expert) or "魚の博士". The same "博士" read as "はくし" is a different word meaning the highest academic degree granted by a university.

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N2 破棄 はき
Refers to canceling contracts, promises, or documents, or making them invalid. It is a formal word used in expressions like 「契約を破棄する (to terminate a contract)」「文書を破棄する (to destroy a document)」「判決を破棄する (to overturn a judgment)」. 「破」 means to break, 「棄」 means to discard; together they express "to break and discard". It is used for both physical disposal and the cancellation of legal effect, used widely in legal and business contexts such as contract cancellation, data deletion, and the reversal of judgments by higher courts.

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N2 歯切れ はぎれ
Refers to the clarity and decisiveness of speech or attitude. Used in expressions like 「歯切れの悪い返事 (a vague reply)」「歯切れよく話す (to speak crisply)」「歯切れの良い文章 (a clear-cut piece of writing)」. It is a derivative usage from the sensation of biting through food with the teeth, and has been established as a metaphor for the clarity of remarks, writing, or attitude. Its central use is in the form 「歯切れが悪い」, used to negatively describe a vague, indistinct manner. It is used widely in news reports, criticism, and character assessment.

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