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N3
狂う
くるう
To go out of a normal state. Used to mean something not working correctly or not going as planned, as in 「時計が狂う」 (a clock goes out of order), 「計画が狂う」 (a plan goes awry).
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N3
苦しい
くるしい
A state in which the body or mind is in distress. Example: 「息が苦しい」 (it's hard to breathe), 「生活が苦しい」 (life is hard, i.e., not enough money), 「苦しい言い訳」 (a strained/unconvincing excuse).
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N3
くるむ
くるむ
To wrap something entirely. Example: 「赤ちゃんを毛布でくるむ」 (to wrap a baby in a blanket). Nearly the same as 「包む」, but used when wrapping something soft around an object like winding it.
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N3
暮れ
くれ
The time toward the end of a day, season, or year. Example: 「年の暮れ」 (the end of the year), 「日の暮れ」 (evening/dusk). The verb form is 「暮れる」.
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N4
暮れる
くれる
For the sun to set and the surroundings to grow dark. Example: 「日が暮れる」 (the day draws to a close). Also used to mean a year coming to an end, as in 「今年も暮れる」 (this year is ending too).
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N3
苦労
くろう
hardship. To struggle through difficulty for something to work out well. Example: 「苦労して育てる」 (to raise something/someone through hard effort), 「ご苦労さま」 (thank you for your hard work).
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N3
加える
くわえる
add. To add something further to what already exists. Example: 「塩を加える」 (to add salt), 「メンバーに加える」 (to add to the members). Also used as in 「熱を加える」 (to apply heat), 「力を加える」 (to apply force). 「加える」 is used when someone adds something, and 「加わる」 when something joins in: 「メンバーに加える」 versus 「メンバーに加わる」.
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N3
詳しい
くわしい
detailed. A state of being clearly understood down to fine points. Example: 「詳しい説明」 (a detailed explanation). Also used to mean knowing a lot about something, as in 「歴史に詳しい」 (knowledgeable about history).
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N3
訓練
くんれん
training. To have someone practice repeatedly so they can do something well. Example: 「避難訓練」 (an evacuation drill), 「犬を訓練する」 (to train a dog).
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N4
毛
け
hair. Thin strands that grow on the body or on animals. Also used to mean material for clothing, etc., as in 「毛のセーター」 (a wool sweater).
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N3
景気
けいき
economy. The state of the movement of money and business in society. Example: 「景気がいい」 (the economy is good), 「景気が回復する」 (the economy recovers).
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N3
敬語
けいご
A way of speaking that expresses respect for the other person. Includes honorific, humble, and polite language. Example: 「敬語を使う」 (to use honorific language).
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N3
傾向
けいこう
tendency. A tendency for something to lean in a certain direction. Example: 「増える傾向にある」 (there is a tendency to increase), 「若者の傾向」 (a tendency among young people).
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N3
警告
けいこく
warning. To give strong advance notice so a dangerous thing does not happen. Example: 「警告を受ける」 (to receive a warning), 「警告を無視する」 (to ignore a warning).
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N4
経済
けいざい
economy. The system by which goods and money are created and moved.
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N4
警察
けいさつ
police. A place, and the people, whose job is to protect the safety of a town and prevent wrongdoing.
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N3
芸術
げいじゅつ
art. An activity that expresses beauty, such as painting, music, and literature. Example: 「芸術作品」 (a work of art), 「芸術家」 (an artist).
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N3
契約
けいやく
contract. To formally exchange a promise related to buying and selling, lending and borrowing, etc. Example: 「契約を結ぶ」 (to conclude a contract), 「契約書」 (a contract document).
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N3
経由
けいゆ
To pass through a certain place on the way to a destination. Example: 「香港経由でベトナムへ行く」 (to go to Vietnam via Hong Kong), 「経由地」 (a stopover point).
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N3
経歴
けいれき
The history of a person's past study or work.
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N3
劇
げき
drama. Something presented on a stage where actors play roles to tell a story. Example: 「劇を見る」 (to watch a play), 「学芸会で劇をする」 (to perform a play at a school event).
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N3
劇場
げきじょう
theater. A building for showing plays, movies, etc. Often refers to a building with a stage, more so than 「映画館」 (movie theater).
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N4
景色
けしき
scenery. The surrounding sights that can be seen, such as mountains or the sea.
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N4
消しゴム
けしごむ
eraser. A tool for erasing writing made with a pencil.
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N4
下宿
げしゅく
lodging. To pay money to rent a room in someone's house and live there.
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N3
化粧
けしょう
makeup. To apply powder and rouge, etc., to make one's face look beautiful. Example: 「化粧をする」 (to put on makeup), 「化粧品」 (cosmetics).
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N3
けち
けち
Being stingy with money or things. A person who is like that. Example: 「けちな人」 (a stingy person). There is also the expression 「けちをつける」 (to deliberately point out a flaw).
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N3
結果
けっか
result. The final state that occurs because a certain thing was the cause. Example: 「試験の結果」 (exam results), 「努力の結果」 (the result of effort). The antonym is 「原因」 (cause).
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N3
結局
けっきょく
After various things happened, in the end. Example: 「結局、行かなかった」 (in the end, I didn't go), 「結局は同じことだ」 (it comes down to the same thing in the end).
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N4
決して
けっして
Followed by a negative, a word intensifying the feeling of "absolutely." Example: 「決してわすれない」 (I will never forget).
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N3
決心
けっしん
determination. To firmly resolve in one's mind to do something. Example: 「留学を決心する」 (to resolve to study abroad), 「決心がつかない」 (unable to make up one's mind).
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N3
欠席
けっせき
absence. Not attending school or a meeting. Example: 「会議を欠席する」 (to be absent from a meeting), 「欠席者」 (an absentee). The antonym is 「出席」 (attendance).
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N3
決定
けってい
decision. To decide something clearly. For something to be decided. Example: 「方針を決定する」 (to decide on a policy), 「優勝が決定した」 (the championship has been decided). A more formal word than 「決める」.
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N3
欠点
けってん
fault. A bad point. A shortcoming. Example: 「欠点を直す」 (to fix a fault). The antonym is 「長所」 (a strong point). Nearly the same as 「短所」.
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N3
結論
けつろん
conclusion. The final summary of a discussion or line of thought. Example: 「結論を出す」 (to reach a conclusion), 「結論から言うと」 (to state the conclusion first).
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N3
煙
けむり
smoke. Gray or white gas that comes out when something burns. Example: 「たばこの煙」 (cigarette smoke), 「煙が出る」 (smoke rises).
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N3
険しい
けわしい
steep. A state in which a mountain or slope's incline is sharp and difficult to climb. Example: 「険しい山道」 (a steep mountain path). Also used to mean a harsh, sharp look, as in 「険しい表情」 (a stern expression).
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N3
券
けん
ticket. Paper that serves as proof of payment. Example: 「乗車券」 (a train ticket), 「入場券」 (an admission ticket), 「商品券」 (a gift certificate).
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N4
原因
げんいん
The reason or cause why something happened. Example: 「じこの原因」 (the cause of an accident).
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N4
喧嘩
けんか
quarrel. To argue or fight with someone. Used for both verbal disputes and physical fighting.
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N4
研究
けんきゅう
research. To investigate or think deeply about something.
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研究室
けんきゅうしつ
laboratory. A room for doing research.
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N3
現金
げんきん
cash. Money in the form of bills and coins that can be used on the spot. Example: 「現金で払う」 (to pay in cash). There is also the expression 「現金な人」 (a person who quickly changes their attitude based on gain or loss).
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N3
言語
げんご
language. A system of words that people use to convey their thoughts. Example: 「言語を学ぶ」 (to learn a language), 「プログラミング言語」 (a programming language). A more formal word than 「言葉」.
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N3
健康
けんこう
health. A state in which the body and mind have nothing wrong and are in good condition. Example: 「健康な体」 (a healthy body), 「健康に気をつける」 (to take care of one's health).
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N3
検査
けんさ
inspection. To check whether there is something wrong or a mistake. Example: 「健康診断で血液を検査する」 (to test blood at a medical checkup), 「持ち物検査」 (a belongings check).
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N3
現在
げんざい
present. Now. The current point in time. Example: 「現在の状況」 (the current situation), 「現在も続いている」 (still continuing at present). The antonyms are 「過去」 (past) and 「未来」 (future).
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N3
現実
げんじつ
reality. The actual state of things as they truly are, right in front of you. Example: 「現実を見る」 (to face reality), 「現実的な計画」 (a realistic plan). The antonyms are 「理想」 (ideal) and 「空想」 (fantasy).
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N3
建設
けんせつ
construction. To newly build something large such as a building or road. Example: 「ダムを建設する」 (to construct a dam), 「建設会社」 (a construction company). The antonym is 「破壊」 (destruction).
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N3
現代
げんだい
modern times. The present era. Example: 「現代の若者」 (young people today), 「現代社会」 (modern society). As a historical period, it often refers to the time from after World War II to the present.
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