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N2
摂取
せっしゅ
The act of taking nutrients, knowledge, or information into the body or mind. A formal word used in forms like 「栄養を摂取する」「情報を摂取する」, mainly referring to intentional intake for health or learning.
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N2
絶体絶命
ぜったいぜつめい
A situation in which one is utterly cornered with no means of escape. A four-character idiom. A formal word used in forms like 「絶体絶命のピンチ」「絶体絶命の状況」, emphasizing a critical situation.
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N4
説明
せつめい
To explain something in detail so it can be understood.
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N4
背中
せなか
back. The back side of the body, from the waist to the shoulders.
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N2
是非
ぜひ
A judgment of whether something is good or bad, right or wrong. A formal word used in forms like 「是非を問う」「是非を論じる」. It shares its reading and characters with the adverb 「ぜひ」 (by all means) but differs in usage; here it is treated as a noun.
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N4
背広
せびろ
A set of jacket and trousers worn by men for work.
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N4
線
せん
line. A long, thin, continuous mark.
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N2
旋回
せんかい
The act of turning in a circular path. Particularly refers to airplanes or birds tracing arcs in the air. A formal word used in forms like 「上空を旋回する」, applied to rotational motion in the air or above.
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N2
先行
せんこう
Going ahead of others. Doing something before the scheduled time. A formal word used in forms like 「先行研究」「販売に先行する」「先行発売」, with the meaning of being positioned earlier in time or order.
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N2
繊細
せんさい
Delicate and keen in sense or feeling. Finely and elegantly made in object construction. A formal word used in forms like 「繊細な感性」「繊細な細工」, used for both human sensibilities and the construction of objects.
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N2
宣誓
せんせい
The solemn vow in an official setting to tell the truth or to fulfill duties. A formal word used in forms like 「宣誓する」「選手宣誓」 in official contexts such as courts, ceremonies, or athletic competitions.
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N4
全然
ぜんぜん
Followed by a negative, an intensifying word meaning "not at all." Example: 「全然わからない」 (I don't understand at all).
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N4
戦争
せんそう
war. Countries fighting each other using weapons.
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N2
先入観
せんにゅうかん
A fixed view or impression held even before actual encounter. A formal word used in forms like 「先入観を持つ」「先入観にとらわれる」, often expressing in a negative sense the preconceptions that distort judgment.
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N2
専念
せんねん
The act of dedicating oneself to one thing alone, without doing other things. A formal word used in forms like 「研究に専念する」「治療に専念する」, with the meaning of devoting all one's effort to a particular activity for a fixed period.
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N4
先輩
せんぱい
A person who entered a school or company before oneself. The antonym is 「後輩」 (junior).
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N2, N4
専門
せんもん
To study or research one thing deeply. Example: 「専門は経済です」 (my specialty is economics).
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N2
走行
そうこう
The action of vehicles running. The subjects are means of transport with engines or wheels, such as cars, trains, or bicycles. Used in forms like 「車両が高速で走行する」. Not used for scenes of people or animals running.
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N2
総じて
そうじて
An adverb meaning "viewed overall" or "generally speaking." Used in forms like 「総じて好調」「総じて言えば」 in contexts of describing an overall trend despite individual differences.
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N2
壮絶
そうぜつ
The state of being valiant and intense. Used in forms like 「壮絶な戦い」「壮絶な最期」, expressing the fierceness and awesomeness of confronting something at the cost of one's life.
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N2
早々
そうそう
Means right after a certain time or event, at a very early stage. When it attaches to a noun, as in 「新年早々」「開店早々」, it is read 「そうそう」 and expresses the sense of 「〜してすぐ」 (right after doing something). The same kanji is also read 「はやばや」; with this reading it is used in the form 「早々と」, as in 「早々と帰る」「早々と売り切れる」, expressing that the action takes place earlier than usual. Because the form used differs with the reading, distinguish them this way: 「〜早々」 is read 「そうそう」, and 「早々と」 is read 「はやばや」.
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N2
壮大
そうだい
The state of being grand in scale and magnificent. Used in forms like 「壮大な計画」「壮大な景色」, expressing that the scale, vision, or scenery is sweeping and impressive.
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N4
相談
そうだん
To discuss a troubling matter or something one wants to decide, with another person.
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N2
早晩
そうばん
An adverb meaning "sooner or later" or "before long." A formal word used in forms like 「早晩〜するだろう」 to predict things that will certainly happen in the future.
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N2, N3
底
そこ
bottom. The lowest part of a container, the sea, or a river. Example: 「くつの底」 (the sole of a shoe). Also used to mean the deepest part, as in 「心の底」 (the depths of one's heart).
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N2
損なう
そこなう
To make the good state of something worse. Used to worsen an abstract state or value, as in 「信用を損なう」, 「健康を損なう」, or 「景観を損なう」.
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N2
損ねる
そこねる
The act of worsening one's mood, health, or the state of things. Used in forms like 「機嫌を損ねる」「体調を損ねる」, with the meaning of degrading the state of the subject. Also used as an auxiliary verb meaning "miss the chance to ~", as in 「言いそこねる」.
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N2
注ぐ
そそぐ
To pour a liquid from a container. Also used to mean concentrating something abstract such as affection or one's gaze onto a single object. The target is either a liquid or an abstract feeling or gaze, as in 「お茶を注ぐ」, 「愛情を注ぐ」, or 「視線を注ぐ」.
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N4
育てる
そだてる
To raise a child, animal, or plant, etc., to grow.
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N2
即興
そっきょう
Creating music, poetry, drama, or the like on the spot without prior preparation. Used in scenes of artistic creation, as in 「即興で演奏する」 or 「即興の詩」.
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N4
卒業
そつぎょう
To finish all of one's studies at a school. The antonym is 「入学」 (enrollment).
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N2, N3
そっくり
そっくり
A state of being very similar. Example: 「父親にそっくりだ」 (to look just like one's father). Also used to mean entirely, with nothing left out, as in 「そっくりそのまま」 (exactly as is, in its entirety).
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N2
即効
そっこう
The fact that medicine, a treatment, or the like takes effect immediately. Used for things whose effect appears in a short time, as in 「即効性のある薬」 or 「即効の治療」.
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N2, N3
そっと
そっと
A manner of doing something quietly and gently, without making a sound. Example: 「そっとドアを閉める」 (to close a door quietly). There is also the expression 「そっとしておく」 (to leave someone/something alone).
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N2
卒倒
そっとう
The act of suddenly losing consciousness and collapsing on the spot. Used in forms like 「知らせを聞いて卒倒した」, expressing fainting and falling from a strong shock or surprise.
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N2
袖
そで
The part of a garment that covers the arm. Also, in the idiom 「袖にする」, used to mean treating someone coldly or paying them no attention. There are also other clothing-related idioms such as 「袖を通す」 (to put on a garment).
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N4
祖父
そふ
One's father's or mother's father. Grandfather.
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N4
祖母
そぼ
One's father's or mother's mother. Grandmother.
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N2, N3
そろう
そろう
For two or more things to become the same state. Example: 「サイズがそろう」 (sizes match). Also used to mean all the necessary things or people gathering, as in 「メンバーがそろう」 (all members are present). Written with the kanji 「揃う」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is usually written in hiragana. A person making things the same is 「そろえる」, while the things themselves becoming the same is 「そろう」; they are used as in 「くつをそろえる」 versus 「くつがそろう」.
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N4
退院
たいいん
To leave the hospital after an illness or injury has healed. The antonym is 「入院」 (hospitalization).
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N2
退学
たいがく
Leaving school partway through, withdrawing from enrollment before graduation. Used in expressions such as 「退学する」「退学処分」. Often used for schools after compulsory education.
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N4
大学生
だいがくせい
university student. A student studying at a university.
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N2
待遇
たいぐう
The way a person is treated, especially the salary and working conditions a company provides for its employees. Used in expressions such as 「好待遇」「待遇改善を求める」. A frequently used word for treatment in workplaces and organizations.
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N4
大事
だいじ
A state of being very important. Example: 「お体を大事にしてください」 (please take care of yourself).
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N2, N5
大丈夫
だいじょうぶ
A state of there being no problem, being reassuring. Example: 「大丈夫ですか」 (are you okay?).
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N4
大体
だいたい
roughly. Not in detail, approximately.
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N2
大胆
だいたん
A state of doing things without fear and with resolve. Used in expressions such as 「大胆な発想」「大胆に行動する」. Describes an attitude of overcoming fear or hesitation to act.
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N2
対比
たいひ
Placing two things side by side to clarify their differences and characteristics. Used in expressions such as 「光と影の対比」「両案を対比する」. Used in analytical contexts to highlight differences.
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N4
大分
だいぶ
considerably. Quite a lot, more than expected. It is usually written in hiragana as 「だいぶ」.
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N4
台風
たいふう
typhoon. A large storm accompanied by strong wind and rain.
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