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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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N3, N5
乗る
のる
ride. To get on a train, car, etc. The antonym is 「降りる」 (to get off).
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N5
歯
は
tooth. A hard part inside the mouth.
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N2
把握
はあく
To firmly understand and grasp the content or circumstances of something.
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N5
はい
はい
yes. A word to answer that something is so, or that one understands.
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N5
杯
はい
counter for cupfuls. A word for counting drinks served in glasses or bowls. いっぱい・にはい・さんばい・よんはい・ごはい・ろっぱい・ななはい・はっぱい・きゅうはい・じゅっぱい, 「なんばい」. With 1, 6, 8, and 10 it becomes 「ぱい」, and with 3 and 「なん」 it becomes 「ばい」.
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N5
灰皿
はいざら
A container for putting cigarette ash in.
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N2
配置
はいち
To assign and place people or things in their appropriate positions.
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N2
配布
はいふ
To distribute something so that it reaches many people.
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N3〜N5
入る
はいる
enter. To move inside. Example: 「へやに入る」 (to enter a room). The antonym is 「出る」 (to exit).
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N2, N3
ばか
ばか
Dull-witted. A word used to insult someone. Example: 「ばかなことをするな」 (don't do something stupid). Also used to mean "extremely," as in 「ばかに寒い」 (unusually cold). Written with the kanji 「馬鹿」, but usually written in hiragana or katakana.
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N5
葉書
はがき
postcard. A thin sheet of paper sent as a letter, without using an envelope.
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N2
破棄
はき
Refers to canceling contracts, promises, or documents, or making them invalid. It is a formal word used in expressions like 「契約を破棄する (to terminate a contract)」「文書を破棄する (to destroy a document)」「判決を破棄する (to overturn a judgment)」. 「破」 means to break, 「棄」 means to discard; together they express "to break and discard". It is used for both physical disposal and the cancellation of legal effect, used widely in legal and business contexts such as contract cancellation, data deletion, and the reversal of judgments by higher courts.
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N2
歯切れ
はぎれ
Refers to the clarity and decisiveness of speech or attitude. Used in expressions like 「歯切れの悪い返事 (a vague reply)」「歯切れよく話す (to speak crisply)」「歯切れの良い文章 (a clear-cut piece of writing)」. It is a derivative usage from the sensation of biting through food with the teeth, and has been established as a metaphor for the clarity of remarks, writing, or attitude. Its central use is in the form 「歯切れが悪い」, used to negatively describe a vague, indistinct manner. It is used widely in news reports, criticism, and character assessment.
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N5
履く
はく
put on (footwear). To put on things worn on the lower body, such as shoes or trousers. 「着る」 is used for upper garments. There is also the homophone 「掃く」 (to sweep up dirt on the floor with a broom), among others.
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N2, N3
爆発
ばくはつ
explosion. For gunpowder, gas, etc., to suddenly burst violently. Example: 「ガス爆発」 (a gas explosion). Also used to mean pent-up emotion suddenly bursting out, as in 「怒りが爆発する」 (anger explodes).
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