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N2, N3
中央
ちゅうおう
center. The middle. Example: 「町の中央」 (the center of a town). Also used to mean the center of government, etc., as in 「中央政府」 (central government).
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N2
宙返り
ちゅうがえり
The motion of turning the body once forward or backward in mid-air. Used in expressions such as 「宙返りをする」「三回宙返り」 in topics of gymnastics or diving.
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N2
中堅
ちゅうけん
A person or company in a middle position within an organization or group, neither junior nor veteran, supporting the actual work. Used in expressions such as 「中堅社員」「中堅企業」.
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N3
中古
ちゅうこ
secondhand. An item that has been used before. Example: 「中古車」 (a used car). The antonym is 「新品」 (brand new).
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N2
注釈
ちゅうしゃく
An explanation added to the side or below to make the content of the main text clearer. A formal word used in expressions such as 「注釈を付ける」「注釈を参照する」 in contexts of books and papers.
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N3
中心
ちゅうしん
The middle. Example: 「円の中心」 (the center of a circle). While 「中央」 refers to the physical middle of a place, 「中心」 is also broadly used for the most important part or person in something, as in 「チームの中心」 (the core of a team).
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N2
中断
ちゅうだん
Something that had been continuing being cut off partway through; also, to stop it partway through.
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N2
駐留
ちゅうりゅう
A military force remaining in a certain area for a fixed period and continuing its mission. A formal word used in expressions such as 「平和維持部隊が駐留する」 in military and diplomatic contexts.
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N2
中和
ちゅうわ
Combining things with opposite properties so that their effects cancel each other out. A word commonly used in chemistry, but also used metaphorically as in 「批判を中和する」.
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N2
彫刻
ちょうこく
Carving stone, wood, or metal into a shape. Also refers to such a work. Used in expressions such as 「大理石の彫刻」「彫刻家」 in art topics.
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N3
調査
ちょうさ
To investigate something in order to clarify the actual state of affairs. Example: 「アンケート調査」 (a questionnaire survey).
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N2, N3
調子
ちょうし
The condition or state of one's body or a machine, etc. Example: 「体の調子がいい」 (feeling well physically). There is also the expression 「調子に乗る」 (to get carried away when things go well).
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N3
頂上
ちょうじょう
summit. The very top of a mountain. Example: 「富士山の頂上」 (the summit of Mt. Fuji).
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N2
重複
ちょうふく
When the same thing appears in overlap two or more times. Used as in 「内容が重複する」「重複を避ける」「重複部分を削除する」 to describe a state in which something that should occur only once is repeated. It is often used for subjects where repetition causes inconvenience, such as documents, data, schedules, and records. The original reading is 「ちょうふく」, but the reading 「じゅうふく」 has also become widely accepted, and many recent dictionaries recognize both readings.
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N2
帳簿
ちょうぼ
A book in which the inflow and outflow of money in a company or shop is recorded. A formal word used in expressions such as 「帳簿をつける」「帳簿に記載する」 in accounting and bookkeeping contexts.
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N3
貯金
ちょきん
savings. To save up money. Also, the money saved. Example: 「毎月1万円貯金する」 (to save 10,000 yen every month). The word 「預金」 is also used for depositing money in a bank.
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N3
直接
ちょくせつ
directly. Without anything in between, firsthand. Example: 「本人に直接話す」 (to talk directly to the person). The antonym is 「間接」 (indirectly).
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N2
直面
ちょくめん
To face a difficult situation or problem directly.
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N2
貯蓄
ちょちく
To save up money or assets; also, the assets one has saved.
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N2, N5
ちょっと
ちょっと
A little; a bit. Means "a little." Often used in spoken language, as in 「ちょっとまって」.
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N2
著名
ちょめい
Having one's name widely known and being famous. A formal word used in expressions such as 「著名な学者」「著名人」 when referring to a person highly regarded in society.
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N2
ちらつく
ちらつく
A word describing the state of small things briefly appearing and disappearing before one's eyes. Also, an unpleasant thought lingering in one's mind. Used in expressions such as 「雪がちらつく」「不安がちらつく」.
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N3
治療
ちりょう
treatment. To take care of an illness or injury in order to cure it. Example: 「歯の治療」 (dental treatment).
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N2
賃上げ
ちんあげ
A company raising the amount of wages it pays to its workers. A formal word used in expressions such as 「賃上げを要求する」「賃上げ交渉」 in topics of labor conditions.
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N2
沈下
ちんか
The ground or an object sinking and dropping down.
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N2
賃貸
ちんたい
To lend something for a fee, or to rent something by paying a fee. Originally it covers both the lender's and the renter's side, as in 「賃貸借契約」(a lease contract). In modern real estate advertising, it is commonly used to refer to properties offered to renters, as in 「賃貸マンション」(a rental apartment).
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N2
沈黙
ちんもく
Remaining silent without saying anything. A formal word used in expressions such as 「沈黙を守る」「沈黙が続く」 describing a state of not speaking or that state continuing.
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N3
追加
ついか
To add something later. Example: 「注文を追加する」 (to add to an order).
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N2
追及
ついきゅう
Strictly questioning responsibility, fault, or additional crimes. Used in contexts of pursuing the wrongdoing of people or organizations, as in 「責任を追及する」「余罪を追及する」. The objects are mainly people, responsibility, or facts.
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N2
追究
ついきゅう
Deeply investigating and clarifying the essence or truth of something. Often used in academic and artistic contexts, as in 「真理を追究する」「本質を追究する」.
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N3
遂に
ついに
finally. At last, after a long time or various developments. 「遂に完成した」. When used with a negative form, it means that although one waited or searched, it never came about in the end. 「待っていたが遂に来なかった」「遂に見つからなかった」. Often written in hiragana as 「ついに」.
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N3
通学
つうがく
To commute to school. Example: 「電車で通学する」 (to commute to school by train).
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N3
通勤
つうきん
To commute to one's workplace. Example: 「通勤時間」 (commuting time).
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N3
通行
つうこう
People or vehicles passing along a road. Example: 「通行止め」 (road closed), 「右側通行」 (keep to the right).
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N2
通称
つうしょう
A name commonly used in society rather than the official name. Used in the form 「通称〜と呼ばれる」, close to a nickname or short name but with a somewhat public tone.
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N3
通じる
つうじる
For a road, etc., to be connected so one can travel through. Example: 「この道は駅に通じている」 (this road leads to the station). Also used to mean that meaning or feeling is conveyed to the other person, as in 「日本語が通じる」 (Japanese is understood), 「話が通じない」 (the message doesn't get across).
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N3
通信
つうしん
To exchange information by letter, phone, the internet, etc. Example: 「通信速度」 (communication speed).
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N3
通訳
つうやく
To stand between people speaking different languages and translate on the spot. Also, the person who does this. Translating written text is called 「翻訳」 instead.
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N2
通例
つうれい
A general practice or custom that is commonly followed. Used in expressions such as 「通例〜である」「通例に従う」 to indicate a habitual way of doing things. Also often used adverbially in formal style.
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N2, N4, N5
使う
つかう
use. To handle something for a certain purpose. Example: 「はさみを使う」 (to use scissors).
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N3
捕まる
つかまる
To be caught so one cannot escape. Example: 「犯人が捕まる」 (the criminal is caught). When it means gripping something firmly, as in 「手すりにつかまる」 (to hold onto a handrail), it is usually written in hiragana. 「捕まえる」 is used when a person chases and seizes someone, while 「捕まる」 is used when the one pursued gets seized: compare 「犯人を捕まえる」 with 「犯人が捕まる」.
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N2, N3
つかむ
つかむ
To firmly grip and hold something with one's hand. Example: 「ロープをつかむ」 (to grab a rope). Also used to mean seizing an opportunity or someone's heart, as in 「チャンスをつかむ」 (to seize a chance). Written with the kanji 「掴む」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is usually written in hiragana.
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N3
付き合う
つきあう
To be closely involved with someone. Also used to mean being in a romantic relationship, as in 「彼と付き合っている」 (dating him). Also used to mean acting together to match someone else, as in 「買い物に付き合う」 (to go along with someone shopping).
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N2
付き添う
つきそう
Staying beside someone to care for the sick or for children. Used in contexts of accompanying while supporting the other party, as in 「患者に付き添う」「子供に付き添う」.
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N3
次々
つぎつぎ
One after another, continuously. Example: 「新しい店が次々にできる」 (new shops open one after another). Also used in the form 「次々と」.
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N2
突き止める
つきとめる
To investigate or pursue something until a hidden fact or cause becomes clear.
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N2
尽きる
つきる
Something one had or a state that was continuing being completely depleted. It describes a state of something disappearing without remainder, used in expressions such as 「体力が尽きる」「話題が尽きない」.
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N3, N5
着く
つく
arrive. To reach one's intended destination. Example: 「駅に着く」 (to arrive at the station).
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N2
尽くす
つくす
Pouring out all of one's strength and sincerity. Used in expressions such as 「力を尽くす」「手を尽くす」「家族のために尽くす」 in contexts of devoting all one's efforts toward the object of effort or dedication.
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N2
償う
つぐなう
To make up for damage one has caused or a crime one has committed, through money, goods, or actions.
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