cry; chirp (animal). For an animal or bird to make a sound. Example: 「鳥が鳴く」 (a bird sings/cries). Distinguished in writing from the homophone 「泣く」 (for a person to shed tears).
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N3, N5なくすなくす
lose. For something one had to become unable to find. Written with the kanji 「無くす」, but usually written in hiragana.
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N4無くなるなくなる
For a thing to no longer be where it was. Example:「さいふが無くなる」(a wallet goes missing). The homophone for a person dying is written「亡くなる（なくなる）」.
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N4亡くなるなくなる
A polite way to say that a person has died. The homophone for a thing being lost is written「無くなる（なくなる）」.
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N4投げるなげる
To throw something far with one's hand. Example:「ボールを投げる」(to throw a ball).
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N5なぜなぜ
Why. A word used to ask for a reason. A more formal (stiffer) way of saying it than 「どうして」.
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N5夏なつ
summer. The hottest season of the year.
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N3懐かしいなつかしい
nostalgic. A feeling of being drawn in, remembering the past. Example: 「懐かしい歌」 (a nostalgic song).
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N5夏休みなつやすみ
The period in summer when school or work is off.
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N5などなど
And so on; etc. A word used to cite a representative example from among several things. 「りんごやみかんなど」(apples, oranges, and so on).
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N5七つななつ
seven. The number 7 when counting things.
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N3斜めななめ
diagonal. A slanted direction, not straight (vertical or horizontal). Example: 「帽子を斜めにかぶる」 (to wear a hat at an angle).
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N5何なに
what. A word for asking about things. When asking about numbers or time it is read 「なん」, and is used as in 「何時（なんじ）」「何人（なんにん）」「何本（なんぼん）」.
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N5七日なのか
The 7th day of the month. Also, a period of 7 days.
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N2, N3生なま
raw. Not having been boiled or grilled. Example: 「生の魚」 (raw fish). Also used to mean live, not recorded, as in 「生放送」 (a live broadcast).
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N5名前なまえ
name. A word used to refer to a person or thing.
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N2, N3波なみ
wave. The up-and-down movement of the water's surface in the sea or a lake. Example: 「波が高い」 (the waves are high). Also used as a metaphor for a repeated movement, as in 「人の波」 (a wave/crowd of people), 「景気の波」 (economic ups and downs).
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N3涙なみだ
tears. Water that comes from the eyes when sad or happy. Example: 「涙を流す」 (to shed tears).
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N3悩むなやむ
To think painfully, unable to decide what to do. 「進路に悩む」「買うかどうか悩む」. It is also used to mean suffering from continuing physical pain or troubles, and in that case the form 「〜に悩む」 shows the cause. 「頭痛に悩む」「騒音に悩む」.
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N5習うならう
To become able to do something by being taught by someone. Example: 「日本語を習う」 (to learn Japanese).
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N3鳴らすならす
To make a sound occur. Example: 「ベルを鳴らす」 (to ring a bell). 「鳴らす」 is used when a person acts to make a sound, while 「鳴る」 is used when something sounds on its own: compare 「ベルを鳴らす」 with 「ベルが鳴る」.
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N5並ぶならぶ
For several things to form a line. Example: 「人が並ぶ」 (people line up).
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N2, N5並べるならべる
To put several things into a line. Example: 「本を並べる」 (to line up books). 「並ぶ」 is used when things line up themselves, 「並べる」 when one arranges them.
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N4鳴るなる
For a sound to occur. Example: 「電話が鳴る」 (the phone rings).
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N5なるなる
Become. Changing into a certain state. 「先生になる」(become a teacher).
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N3なるべくなるべく
As much as possible. Example: 「なるべく早く来てください」 (please come as soon as possible).
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N4慣れるなれる
To become used to something through repeated doing. Example: 「新しい仕事に慣れる」 (to get used to a new job).
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N3なんとなくなんとなく
Without a clear reason. Example: 「なんとなく気になる」 (it bothers me for some reason).
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N3似合うにあう
For clothes or a hairstyle, etc., to suit a person well. Example: 「帽子が似合う」 (a hat suits someone).
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N4匂いにおい
smell. A scent perceived by the nose. Used for both good and bad smells.
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N3匂うにおう
For a smell to be perceptible. Example: 「花が匂う」 (a flower has a scent). For unpleasant smells, the kanji 「臭う」 is also used.
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N4苦いにがい
An unpleasant taste, like coffee or medicine. The antonym is「甘い（あまい）」(sweet).
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N5二月にがつ
The 2nd month of the year.
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N3苦手にがて
Not being able to do something well, or not liking it. Example: 「数学が苦手だ」 (not good at math), 「あの人は苦手だ」 (I don't get along well with that person). The antonym is 「得意」 (good at).
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N5にぎやかにぎやか
A lively, fun state with many people. Example: 「にぎやかな町」 (a lively town). Written with the kanji 「賑やか」, but usually written in hiragana in daily life.
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N3握るにぎる
To close one's fingers and hold something firmly. Example: 「ハンドルを握る」 (to grip a steering wheel). Also used to mean obtaining and holding something important, as in 「秘密を握る」 (to hold a secret).
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N5肉にく
meat. The part of an animal that is eaten.
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N4逃げるにげる
To run away, etc., in order to get away from something dangerous.
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N5西にし
west. One of the directions. The antonym is 「東」 (east).
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N3日常にちじょう
Ordinary everyday life. Example: 「日常会話」 (everyday conversation).
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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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N4日記にっき
diary. Something in which one writes down what happened each day.
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N3日光にっこう
sunlight. The light of the sun. Example: 「日光浴」 (sunbathing).
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N3にっこりにっこり
A manner of smiling happily without making a sound. Example: 「にっこりほほえむ」 (to smile brightly).
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N5荷物にもつ
luggage. Something to be carried.
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N4入院にゅういん
To enter a hospital because of illness or injury. The antonym is「退院（たいいん）」(leaving the hospital).
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N4入学にゅうがく
To enter a school and become a student. The antonym is「卒業（そつぎょう）」(graduation).
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N3入力にゅうりょく
input. To enter characters or data into a computer, etc. Example: 「パスワードを入力する」 (to enter a password). The antonym is 「出力」 (output).
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N3煮るにる
To heat food together with water or seasoning, adding flavor as it cooks. Example: 「野菜を煮る」 (to simmer vegetables). While 「ゆでる」 refers to just heating in hot water, 「煮る」 often refers to cooking that adds flavor.
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N4似るにる
For appearance or characteristics to closely resemble something else. Example: 「親に似る」 (to resemble one's parent).
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