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N2
劇薬
げきやく
A medicine that has a strong effect on the body and is dangerous if mishandled. Also used metaphorically as in「劇薬的な政策」to refer to measures with great effect but also serious side effects.
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N3
化粧
けしょう
makeup. To apply powder and rouge, etc., to make one's face look beautiful. Example: 「化粧をする」 (to put on makeup), 「化粧品」 (cosmetics).
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N2
化身
けしん
The appearance of a deity or spiritual being in the form of a person or animal. Also used metaphorically to refer to an entity embodying a particular quality, as in「悪の化身」「美の化身」.
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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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N3
けち
けち
Being stingy with money or things. A person who is like that. Example: 「けちな人」 (a stingy person). There is also the expression 「けちをつける」 (to deliberately point out a flaw).
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N2
血縁
けつえん
It refers to having a blood relationship. Used in expressions like 「血縁関係」 or 「血縁を頼る」, it indicates biological kinship such as parent-child or siblings. It is also used in legal and family register contexts.
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N3
結果
けっか
result. The final state that occurs because a certain thing was the cause. Example: 「試験の結果」 (exam results), 「努力の結果」 (the result of effort). The antonym is 「原因」 (cause).
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N2
欠陥
けっかん
Something that should be present being missing; a flaw; a deficiency.
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N3
結局
けっきょく
After various things happened, in the end. Example: 「結局、行かなかった」 (in the end, I didn't go), 「結局は同じことだ」 (it comes down to the same thing in the end).
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N2
傑作
けっさく
A work of art or creative production with extraordinarily outstanding achievement. Used in expressions like 「不朽の傑作」 or 「彼の傑作」, it is a formal word used in contexts of praising a work outstanding enough to be remembered by posterity.
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N2
結晶
けっしょう
The original meaning refers to a substance whose molecules or atoms are arranged in a regular pattern, forming a definite shape. From this, the word came to be used metaphorically for something that takes shape through the accumulation of effort or affection. It is a formal word often used metaphorically, as in 「努力の結晶」 or 「汗の結晶」.
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N3
決心
けっしん
determination. To firmly resolve in one's mind to do something. Example: 「留学を決心する」 (to resolve to study abroad), 「決心がつかない」 (unable to make up one's mind).
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N3
欠席
けっせき
absence. Not attending school or a meeting. Example: 「会議を欠席する」 (to be absent from a meeting), 「欠席者」 (an absentee). The antonym is 「出席」 (attendance).
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N2
決断
けつだん
To cut off hesitation and make up one's mind clearly.
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N3
決定
けってい
decision. To decide something clearly. For something to be decided. Example: 「方針を決定する」 (to decide on a policy), 「優勝が決定した」 (the championship has been decided). A more formal word than 「決める」.
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N3
欠点
けってん
fault. A bad point. A shortcoming. Example: 「欠点を直す」 (to fix a fault). The antonym is 「長所」 (a strong point). Nearly the same as 「短所」.
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N2
血統
けっとう
It refers to the blood connection passed down from parents to children, that is, the family line. Used in expressions like 「名門の血統」 or 「血統書」, it is used in contexts that emphasize the lineage of people or animals.
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N2
欠落
けつらく
「欠」 means to lack, and 「落」 means to fall or drop out; together they mean to drop out and be missing. It is a word expressing that what should originally be present has fallen away. Used in expressions like 「責任感の欠落」 or 「データの欠落」, it is a formal word for a state in which a necessary element or ability has been lost.
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N3
結論
けつろん
conclusion. The final summary of a discussion or line of thought. Example: 「結論を出す」 (to reach a conclusion), 「結論から言うと」 (to state the conclusion first).
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N2
けなす
けなす
It is a verb that expresses speaking ill of someone or something. Used in expressions like 「人をけなす」 or 「作品をけなす」, in situations of valuing something low and criticizing it. It is the opposite meaning of 「ほめる」.
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N2
仮病
けびょう
Pretending to be ill when one is not. Used as a pretext to skip school or work. The set pattern is to combine with the verb「使う」, as in「仮病を使う」.
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N3
煙
けむり
smoke. Gray or white gas that comes out when something burns. Example: 「たばこの煙」 (cigarette smoke), 「煙が出る」 (smoke rises).
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N2
下劣
げれつ
A word describing a person's character or actions as base and lacking in dignity. A formal expression used to strongly criticize someone, as in「下劣な手段」「下劣な発言」.
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N3
険しい
けわしい
steep. A state in which a mountain or slope's incline is sharp and difficult to climb. Example: 「険しい山道」 (a steep mountain path). Also used to mean a harsh, sharp look, as in 「険しい表情」 (a stern expression).
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N3
券
けん
ticket. Paper that serves as proof of payment. Example: 「乗車券」 (a train ticket), 「入場券」 (an admission ticket), 「商品券」 (a gift certificate).
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N2
減価
げんか
A word meaning the decline in value of an asset over time. Frequently appears as an accounting term in「減価償却」, referring to the process of expensing the value of equipment or machinery year by year.
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N2
見解
けんかい
A view or opinion on an issue. A formal word used for official positions or expert opinions, as in 政府の見解 (the government's view), 見解の相違 (a difference of opinion).
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N2
謙虚
けんきょ
It refers to a manner of behaving modestly without boasting of one's ability or position. Used in expressions like 「謙虚な態度」 or 「謙虚に学ぶ」, it is used in contexts of positively evaluating character or attitude.
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N2
兼業
けんぎょう
To carry out another job in addition to one's main occupation. The paired opposite word is 「専業」.
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N3
現金
げんきん
cash. Money in the form of bills and coins that can be used on the spot. Example: 「現金で払う」 (to pay in cash). There is also the expression 「現金な人」 (a person who quickly changes their attitude based on gain or loss).
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N2
権限
けんげん
「権」 means authority or right, and 「限」 means limit; together they refer to the range within which authority extends. It refers to the range of rights that someone in a particular position can officially exercise. Used in expressions like 「権限を与える」 or 「権限を逸脱する」, it is a formal word indicating who within an organization can decide what.
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N3
言語
げんご
language. A system of words that people use to convey their thoughts. Example: 「言語を学ぶ」 (to learn a language), 「プログラミング言語」 (a programming language). A more formal word than 「言葉」.
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N3
健康
けんこう
health. A state in which the body and mind have nothing wrong and are in good condition. Example: 「健康な体」 (a healthy body), 「健康に気をつける」 (to take care of one's health).
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N3
検査
けんさ
inspection. To check whether there is something wrong or a mistake. Example: 「健康診断で血液を検査する」 (to test blood at a medical checkup), 「持ち物検査」 (a belongings check).
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N2
健在
けんざい
A person living in good health; also, a thing or an ability being maintained without weakening. 「実力は健在だ」.
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N3
現在
げんざい
present. Now. The current point in time. Example: 「現在の状況」 (the current situation), 「現在も続いている」 (still continuing at present). The antonyms are 「過去」 (past) and 「未来」 (future).
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N2
堅実
けんじつ
「堅」 means firm, and 「実」 means substantial or reliable; together they mean firm and reliable. It is a word expressing being steady and reliable without flashiness. Used in expressions like 「堅実な経営」 or 「堅実な人柄」, in contexts of positively evaluating character or policy. It is often seen in investment and work evaluations.
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N3
現実
げんじつ
reality. The actual state of things as they truly are, right in front of you. Example: 「現実を見る」 (to face reality), 「現実的な計画」 (a realistic plan). The antonyms are 「理想」 (ideal) and 「空想」 (fantasy).
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N2
拳銃
けんじゅう
A small firearm that can be handled with one hand. A word frequently seen in news related to crime or public safety, as in「拳銃を所持する」「拳銃で撃つ」.
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N2
懸賞
けんしょう
To award a prize or money, such as by lottery, to those who answer a question correctly or who apply.
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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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N2
現状
げんじょう
The present state of affairs. 現状を維持する (maintain the status quo), 現状では実現が難しい (hard to achieve under the present conditions).
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N3
建設
けんせつ
construction. To newly build something large such as a building or road. Example: 「ダムを建設する」 (to construct a dam), 「建設会社」 (a construction company). The antonym is 「破壊」 (destruction).
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N2
厳然
げんぜん
「厳」 means stern or severe, and 「然」 means in the manner of; together they mean a stern manner. It is a word expressing that an unshakeable fact clearly exists. Used in expressions like 「厳然たる事実」 or 「厳然として存在する」, it is a formal word emphasizing harsh reality that cannot be denied.
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N2
健全
けんぜん
The mind, body, an organization, etc. being in a good, balanced condition without bias. 「健全な経営」.
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N2
謙遜
けんそん
It refers to speaking modestly about one's own ability or achievements. Used in expressions like 「謙遜してそう言うのだろう」 or 「過度な謙遜」, it is a formal word used when a person who has been praised speaks of themselves humbly.
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N3
現代
げんだい
modern times. The present era. Example: 「現代の若者」 (young people today), 「現代社会」 (modern society). As a historical period, it often refers to the time from after World War II to the present.
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N2
見地
けんち
The standpoint or viewpoint from which one thinks about or judges something. 「教育的見地から」.
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N3
建築
けんちく
architecture. To build a building. The technique or style of doing so. Example: 「建築家」 (an architect), 「木造建築」 (wooden architecture/construction).
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N2
堅調
けんちょう
「堅」 means firm, and 「調」 means tone or condition; together they mean a firm condition. It refers to a state being stable and progressing smoothly. Used in expressions like 「業績が堅調だ」 or 「堅調に伸びる」, it is a formal word for positively evaluating trends in economy or sales.
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