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N2
憎む
にくむ
A verb expressing strong resentment and hostility toward someone. Used as in「不正を憎む」or「罪を憎んで人を憎まず」. Refers to a feeling more intense than mere dislike.
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N1, N2
濁す
にごす
A verb meaning to make a liquid cloudy and no longer transparent. Used literally as in 「水を濁す」 (to make water cloudy). It is also used figuratively to mean expressing one's true feelings or intentions vaguely rather than clearly. Used in situations where someone avoids or glosses over inconvenient matters, as in 「言葉を濁す」「お茶を濁す」.
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N2
煮込む
にこむ
A verb meaning to simmer ingredients for a long time so the flavor seeps in. Used as in「野菜を煮込む」or「カレーを煮込む」. Used in scenes of cooking that takes time.
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N5
西
にし
west. One of the directions. The antonym is 「東」 (east).
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N5
日曜日
にちようび
Sunday. A day of the week. The day after Saturday.
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N2
担う
になう
A verb meaning to take on a role or responsibility. Used as in「次世代を担う」or「重要な役割を担う」. Used broadly when assuming a position of responsibility.
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N2
鈍い
にぶい
An adjective meaning that a blade is dull. Used literally as in 「鈍い包丁」 (a dull kitchen knife). It is also used figuratively to mean that reactions or movements are slow, or that the senses are not sharp. Used for human actions and senses, as in 「反応が鈍い」「勘が鈍い」. It is also used when light or sound is weak and lacks sharpness, as in 「鈍い光」「鈍い音」.
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N2
二枚舌
にまいじた
A word meaning saying different things to different people, that is, lying. Used as in「二枚舌を使う」. Used to criticize the speech and conduct of an untrustworthy person.
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N5
荷物
にもつ
luggage. Something to be carried.
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N2
睨む
にらむ
A verb meaning to look with a sharp gaze, and also to foresee future developments. Used as in「相手を睨む」or「将来を睨む」. Carries both the senses of an angry stare and a strategic outlook.
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N5
庭
にわ
garden. A place outside a house where trees and flowers are planted.
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N2
任意
にんい
A word meaning being free to choose, not compulsory. Used as in「任意の参加」or「任意で提出する」. Often used in legal or investigative contexts in contrast with obligation.
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N2, N3
人間
にんげん
human. A person. Example: 「人間関係」 (human relationships). Often used to distinguish from animals.
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N2
忍耐
にんたい
A word meaning to keep enduring through hardship and suffering. Used as in「忍耐力がある」or「忍耐を重ねる」. Used to refer to long-term patience or mental strength.
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N2, N3
縫う
ぬう
sew. To join cloth, etc., together with a needle and thread. Example: 「服を縫う」 (to sew clothes). Also used to mean weaving through something, as in 「人ごみを縫って歩く」 (to walk weaving through a crowd).
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N2, N3
抜く
ぬく
To pull something out from inside. 「歯を抜く」 (to pull a tooth), 「くぎを抜く」 (to pull out a nail). Also used broadly for meanings such as holding back one's effort or getting ahead, as in 「手を抜く」 (to cut corners) and 「追い抜く」 (to overtake). 「抜く」 is used when a person pulls something out, while 「抜ける」 is used when something comes out on its own: compare 「歯を抜く」 with 「歯が抜ける」.
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N5
脱ぐ
ぬぐ
To take off clothes or shoes, etc., from the body. The antonym is 「着る」 (to wear) or 「履く」 (to put on footwear).
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N2, N3
抜ける
ぬける
For something that was inside to come loose and come out. Example: 「髪が抜ける」 (hair falls out). Also used to mean passing through, as in 「トンネルを抜ける」 (to pass through a tunnel), or leaving, as in 「メンバーから抜ける」 (to leave the members/group). 「抜く」 is used when a person pulls something out, while 「抜ける」 is used when something comes out on its own: compare 「歯を抜く」 with 「歯が抜ける」.
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N5
ぬるい
ぬるい
Neither cold nor hot, not being at the right temperature. Used when something that should be cold is warm, or something that should be hot has cooled down. Written with the kanji 「温い」, but usually written in hiragana.
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N2
ぬるま湯
ぬるまゆ
Water that is moderately lukewarm. Metaphorically, refers to a comfortable environment without rigor. Used as in「ぬるま湯に浸かる」or「ぬるま湯体質」, describing complacency in an easy situation.
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N2
値打ち
ねうち
The value that something or some matter holds. Used as in「値打ちがある」or「値打ちのない物」, in scenes of evaluating worth.
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N5
猫
ねこ
cat. An animal that often lives together with people.
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N2
寝込む
ねこむ
Being confined to bed by illness, unable to get up. Used as in「風邪で寝込む」or「一週間も寝込んだ」, in scenes of resting due to ill health.
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N2
熱弁
ねつべん
Speaking forcefully with strong feeling, and also that manner of speaking. Used as in「熱弁をふるう」.
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N2
熱望
ねつぼう
To deeply desire something from the bottom of the heart. Used as in「海外留学を熱望する」or「昇進を熱望する」, expressing strong aspiration.
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N2
根強い
ねづよい
An adjective meaning that a tendency or opinion is firmly established and not easily changed, like the roots of a plant firmly anchored in the ground. Used for long-lasting states, as in 「根強い人気」「根強い反対」.
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N5
眠い
ねむい
A feeling of wanting to sleep.
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N5
寝る
ねる
sleep. To lie down in order to sleep.
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N2
念入り
ねんいり
Carefully attending to every detail. Used as in「念入りに確認する」or「念入りな準備」.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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