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N2
合致
がっち
「合」 means to fit, and 「致」 means to arrive precisely; together they mean to fit precisely as one. It refers to two or more matters fitting together exactly as one. Used in expressions like 「条件に合致する」 or 「証言と合致する」, it is a formal word used when content or conditions completely overlap.
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N2
かつて
かつて
An adverb referring to a certain period in the past, meaning "formerly" or "long ago." Used in expressions like「かつてない規模」(an unprecedented scale)、「かつて栄えた街」(a town that once flourished). Although it can be written with the kanji「嘗て」, the hiragana form is more common.
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N2
過程
かてい
The course something follows as it progresses toward a result.
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N2
仮定
かてい
To tentatively treat something not yet certain as being true, and proceed on that basis.
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N2〜N4
家庭
かてい
The place where family members, such as parents and children, live together. Example: 「家庭で作る料理」 (home-cooked food).
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N2
叶える
かなえる
It refers to making a wish or dream come true. Used in expressions like 「夢を叶える」 or 「願いを叶える」, in situations of giving actual form to what one had hoped for.
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N2
庇う
かばう
It refers to protecting someone from attack or criticism. Used in expressions like 「子を庇う」 or 「部下を庇う」, in situations of stepping in between to protect someone in a weaker position.
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N2
華美
かび
「華」 means showy, and 「美」 means beautiful; the word combines two synonymous characters. It describes appearances that are flashy and excessively showy. Used in expressions like 「華美な装飾」 or 「華美に走る」, it expresses extravagant and excessive showiness. It is used negatively in situations that should be simple.
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N2
過密
かみつ
「過」 means excessive, and 「密」 means densely gathered; together they mean density that exceeds the proper measure. It refers to a state in which people or things are gathered beyond limit. Used in expressions like 「過密都市」 or 「過密スケジュール」, in contexts where there is no room in space or time. The word with the opposite meaning is 「過疎」.
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N2
仮面
かめん
A mask put on the face. By metaphor it is also used in the sense of "an apparent appearance that hides one's true heart," used most often in situations of expressing the discrepancy between a person's outer face and inner self, as in 「仮面をかぶる」 or 「仮面の下」.
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N2
殻
から
The hard part covering the outside of an object. Used for eggs, shells, nuts, and the like. By metaphor it is also used in the sense of "the state of shutting oneself up inside," used most often in situations of expressing the human psyche, as in 「殻に閉じこもる」 or 「殻を破る」.
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N2
絡む
からむ
It refers to string-like objects winding around. By metaphor it is also used in the senses of "matters being complexly related" or "a person clinging persistently," as in 「利害が絡む」 or 「酔って絡む」.
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N2
華麗
かれい
「華」 means showy, and 「麗」 means beautiful; the word combines two synonymous characters. It describes a state of being showy and beautiful. Used in expressions like 「華麗な舞」 or 「華麗な経歴」, it expresses eye-catching beauty and splendor. It is used for visually striking subjects like movements and careers.
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N2
過労死
かろうし
It refers to death caused by excessive labor. Used in expressions like 「過労死が問題になる」 or 「過労死認定」, it is used in contexts where health damage from long working hours is discussed as a social issue.
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N4
代わり
かわり
For a different person or thing to take on a role. In the form 「お代わり」, it is also used to mean having a second helping of food.
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N4
変わる
かわる
To become something different from before. Example: 「きせつが変わる」 (the season changes). When changing something oneself, 「変える」 is used.
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N4
考える
かんがえる
To use one's head to think about various things. Example: 「こたえを考える」 (to think about the answer).
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N2
頑強
がんきょう
「頑」 means stubborn, and 「強」 means strong; together they mean stubbornly strong. It describes the manner of not yielding to persuasion or pressure and stubbornly persisting. Used in expressions like 「頑強に抵抗する」 or 「頑強な反対」, it expresses the strength of an attitude or stance. It is also sometimes used with a slightly negative implication.
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N2
玩具
がんぐ
「玩」 means to play with, and 「具」 means a tool; together they refer to a tool for playing. A toy. It is a formal notation used as industry terminology and product classification, as in 「玩具メーカー」 or 「教育玩具」. In everyday speech, the reading 「おもちゃ」 is more common.
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N4
関係
かんけい
For two or more things to be connected. Example: 「しごとに関係がある本」 (a book related to work).
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N2
簡潔
かんけつ
Being concise and easy to understand, without excess and neatly summarized.
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N2
還元
かんげん
「還」 means to return, and 「元」 means the origin; together they mean to return to the source. It refers to returning what one has obtained to the original people or place. Used in expressions like 「利益を社会に還元する」 or 「消費者に還元する」, in situations of redistributing gains from corporate activity to relevant parties.
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N2
換算
かんさん
To recalculate a quantity in one unit into another unit.
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N2
干渉
かんしょう
To meddle in another person's affairs and interfere.
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N2
肝心
かんじん
「肝」 means the liver, and 「心」 means the heart; both characters refer to internal organs essential to life, and from this they came to express the most vital part. It refers to the most important part of a matter. Used in expressions like 「肝心の本人」 or 「肝心なところ」, expressing the indispensable core point. It is mostly used in the forms 「肝心の〜」 or 「肝心な〜」.
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N2
寛大
かんだい
「寛」 means broad, and 「大」 means large; together they mean a broad and large heart. It describes the manner of not severely blaming others' mistakes but receiving them with a generous heart. Used in expressions like 「寛大な処置」 or 「寛大に扱う」, it expresses an attitude of forgiveness toward others. It is often used as the attitude of those in higher positions.
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N2
歓待
かんたい
「歓」 means to rejoice, and 「待」 means to entertain a guest; together they mean to entertain joyously. It refers to receiving a guest from the heart. Used in expressions like 「手厚い歓待を受ける」, it is a formal word for polite and warm hospitality. It is used in formal situations and travel writing.
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N4
簡単
かんたん
A state of being easy to understand, simple. Not requiring much effort. Example: 「簡単なもんだい」 (an easy problem).
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N2
鑑定
かんてい
To examine and judge whether an object is genuine, as well as its value and quality.
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N2
寒波
かんぱ
A meteorological phenomenon in which strong cold air sweeps over a wide area in a short period. Used in expressions like 「寒波が襲う」 or 「寒波の影響」, it is a formal word used in weather forecasts and meteorological reports.
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N2
甘味
かんみ
A general term for sweet foods and confections. Used as in 「甘味処」 (a sweets shop) or 「食後の甘味」 (a sweet after a meal). When the same written form is read 「あまみ」, it refers to a sweet taste itself, so the meaning differs.
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N2
冠
かんむり
(1) An ornament worn on the head that represents rank or honor. 「王の冠」. (2) A radical placed at the top of a kanji. 「うかんむり」.
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N2
勧誘
かんゆう
To encourage and invite someone to do something.
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N2
寛容
かんよう
「寛」 means broad or generous, and 「容」 means to accept; together they mean to accept with a broad heart. It refers to accepting and acknowledging opinions and actions different from one's own. Used in expressions like 「寛容な精神」 or 「寛容さに欠ける」, it expresses an attitude of respecting diversity. It is used with a broader ideological and social scope than 「寛大」.
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N2
還暦
かんれき
「還」 means to return, and 「暦」 means calendar; together they mean the calendar returning to its origin. Originating from the fact that the cycle of the ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches makes one full round and returns to the same combination as the year of one's birth, it refers to the celebration of one's sixty-first year by traditional Japanese counting. Used in expressions like 「還暦を迎える」 or 「還暦祝い」, it is a word for a milestone in life.
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N2
緩和
かんわ
「緩」 means to loosen, and 「和」 means to soften; the word combines two synonymous characters. It refers to softening severity or intensity and easing it. Used in expressions like 「規制緩和」, 「緊張緩和」, or 「痛みを緩和する」, in situations of weakening some strong state. It is a formal word frequently appearing in political, medical, and economic contexts.
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N4, N5
木
き
tree. A large plant that grows from the ground, with branches and leaves.
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N2
危害
きがい
It refers to causing harm to a person's body or life. Used in expressions like 「危害を加える」 or 「危害を及ぼす」. It is mostly used in combination with 「加える／及ぶ／加えられる」, and is a formal word frequently appearing in journalism and law.
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N4
機会
きかい
A good time to do something. A chance. Example: 「話す機会がない」 (no chance to talk).
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N2
規格
きかく
「規」 means rule, and 「格」 means an established form; together they refer to a determined form. It refers to a standard for unifying the shape, dimensions, or quality of a product or material. Used in expressions like 「規格に合う」 or 「規格外」. It is a formal word frequently appearing in industrial and manufacturing contexts.
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N1, N2
機関
きかん
An organization or system created for a particular purpose. 教育機関 (educational institution), 報道機関 (news organization). Also refers to a device that converts energy into power (蒸気機関 "steam engine").
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N2
危機
きき
「危」 means dangerous, and 「機」 means a sign or critical situation; together they refer to a dangerous situation. It refers to an imminent dangerous state that could lead to a bad outcome. Used in expressions like 「危機に陥る」 or 「危機を脱する」. It is a somewhat formal word also frequently appearing in compounds like 「経済危機」 or 「環境危機」.
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N2
聞き流す
ききながす
It refers to lightly letting another's words pass without taking them seriously. Used in expressions like 「忠告を聞き流す」 or 「悪口を聞き流す」, it is a verb used both in negative and positive senses.
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N2
危急
ききゅう
「危」 means dangerous, and 「急」 means imminent; together they mean that danger is imminent. Used in expressions like 「危急の事態」 or 「危急存亡」, it is a formal word used in urgent and serious situations. It is used more in journalism and historical writing than in everyday conversation.
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N2
戯曲
ぎきょく
A script written to be performed on stage. A literary work made up of dialogue and stage directions.
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N2
聞き分ける
ききわける
It refers to listening and distinguishing among multiple sounds or voices, or to understanding and accepting what the other person says. Used in expressions like 「物音を聞き分ける」 or 「言うことを聞き分ける」, it is a verb used in multiple senses.
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N2
喜劇
きげき
A play with a happy ending, intended to make people laugh. The word with the opposite meaning is 「悲劇」.
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N2
起源
きげん
The origin from which something first arose; the beginning.
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N2
棄権
きけん
To voluntarily refrain from exercising a right one holds. Used in elections and competitions.
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N4
危険
きけん
A state of being dangerous. A state where injury or accident might occur. The antonym is 「安全」 (safety).
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