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ALL LEVELS・N1–N5
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N5
少し
すこし
a little. A state where an amount or number is small. The antonym is 「たくさん」 (a lot).
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N3
過ごす
すごす
To spend time living. Example: 「休日を家で過ごす」 (to spend a holiday at home). A person using time is 「過ごす」, while time passing by on its own is 「過ぎる」; they are used as in 「休日を過ごす」 versus 「休日が過ぎる」.
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N1
健やか
すこやか
Sound and healthy in body and mind. Often used in wishes for children's growth, as in 健やかに育つ (grow up healthy).
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N1
凄まじい
すさまじい
Means far beyond the ordinary in degree, to an overwhelming extent. Used to emphasize the intensity of natural phenomena, emotions, momentum, and so on, as in 「凄まじい勢い」 and 「凄まじい音」. Can be used in both positive and negative senses. Also often written in hiragana as 「すさまじい」.
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N1
ずさん
ずさん
Means that the way something is done is sloppy, with many errors and cut corners. A formal word of negative evaluation used for work, documents, and plans, as in 「ずさんな計画」 and 「ずさんな管理」. In kanji it is written 「杜撰」, but it is generally written in hiragana.
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N2
筋書き
すじがき
Originally a word referring to the script or synopsis of a play. By extension, it refers to a plan or course of events envisioned in advance. Often used in expressions like 「筋書き通りに進む」 and 「筋書きが狂う」, in contexts discussing whether actual circumstances match the planned course of events.
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N1
筋道
すじみち
The order or logical flow when proceeding with something. A somewhat formal word used in forms like 「筋道を立てて説明する」「話の筋道が通る」, evaluating logic and order, expressing the consistency of reasoning.
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N1
素性
すじょう
A person's origin or family background, or an object's source. Used in forms like 「素性の知れない人物」「素性が明らかな品」 when inquiring about provenance or identity. It is read 「すじょう」, with 「素」 as 「す」 and 「性」 as 「じょう」.
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N1
濯ぐ
すすぐ
To wash something with water to remove dirt or detergent. This kanji is not used in everyday writing and is normally written in hiragana. The kanji 「漱ぐ」, which is read the same way as 「すすぐ」, means to rinse out one's mouth with water, whereas this word means to wash things such as clothing.
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N5
涼しい
すずしい
A pleasantly cool feeling. Used for weather and air. Example: 「涼しい風」 (a cool breeze).
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N4
進む
すすむ
To move forward. Also used to mean study or work progressing.
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N3
勧める
すすめる
recommend. To tell someone that it would be good to do something. Example: 「入会を勧める」 (to recommend joining). When recommending a person or a book, it can also be written 「薦める」. Note the distinction from the homophone 「進める」 (to move forward).
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N2, N3
進める
すすめる
To move something forward. Example: 「車を進める」 (to move a car forward). Also used to mean carrying something to a further stage, as in 「計画を進める」 (to advance a plan). A person moving something forward is 「進める」, while something moving forward on its own is 「進む」; they are used as in 「計画を進める」 versus 「計画が進む」. Note the distinction from the homophone 「勧める」 (to recommend to someone).
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N2
巣立つ
すだつ
A verb meaning that a baby bird grows up, leaves the nest, and flies away. By extension, it means a child leaving their parents to become independent, or a young person graduating from school and entering society. Used in expressions like 「子どもが巣立つ」 and 「学び舎から巣立つ」, in contexts of moving from a sheltered place to an independent life.
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N1
廃れる
すたれる
The state in which things once widely used gradually fall out of use. Used in forms like 「古い風習が廃れる」「流行が廃れる」 in contexts of customs, cultures, or trends declining and disappearing. It carries the nuance of fading away naturally.
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N3
頭痛
ずつう
headache. Having a pain in one's head. Example: 「頭痛がする」 (to have a headache). There is also the expression 「頭痛の種」 (a source of worry).
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N3
すっかり
すっかり
completely. Entirely, with nothing left out. Example: 「すっかり忘れていた」 (had completely forgotten). Also used to mean a state having completely changed, as in 「すっかり秋になった」 (it has completely become autumn).
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N2
すっきり
すっきり
The state of being free of clutter or worries and feeling pleasantly organized. A colloquial adverb used in forms like 「部屋がすっきりする」「頭がすっきりする」 for both physical tidiness and mental refreshment.
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N3
既に
すでに
already. A state in which something has already ended or begun by that time. Mostly used in written language; in spoken language, 「もう」 is normal.
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N4
捨てる
すてる
To throw away something unneeded as trash. Example: 「ごみを捨てる」 (to throw away trash).
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N4
砂
すな
sand. Fine grains found at the beach, desert, etc.
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N3
素直
すなお
A personality or attitude that is straightforward and accepts what others say as it is. Example: 「素直に謝る」 (to apologize sincerely/without resistance).
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N1
すばしっこい
すばしっこい
The state of being quick and nimble in movement, hard to catch. A colloquial word for the swift movements of small things or children, used in forms like 「すばしっこい子ども」「ねずみがすばしっこく逃げる」.
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N4
素晴らしい
すばらしい
A wonderful state. So good as to be moving.
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N2
ずばり
ずばり
The state of striking at the core in one go without indirection. Used in forms like 「ずばり言い当てる」「ずばり指摘する」 in contexts of avoiding vague expressions and pointing directly at the essence. A colloquial word emphasizing the sharpness of speech or questions.
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N1
図太い
ずぶとい
A personality that does not waver over small matters and is bold and unflinching. Used in forms like 「図太い神経」「図太く構える」 evaluating a person who remains calm in the face of hardship or criticism. A colloquial word that can be used both negatively and positively.
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N3
全て
すべて
all. Every single one, with nothing left out. Example: 「全てを話す」 (to tell everything). Also often written in hiragana as 「すべて」.
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N3
滑る
すべる
For one's foot to slip on a slick surface and nearly fall. Example: 「みちがこおって滑る」 (the road is frozen and slippery).
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N1
図星
ずぼし
Originally a word referring to the black spot at the center of an archery target. By extension, it means that another person's pointing out or guess hits the mark exactly. Used in expressions like 「図星を指す」 and 「図星だった」, in situations where a hidden truth has been seen through. As a colloquial word, it is often used in contexts that carry the agitation and awkwardness of being found out.
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N2
澄ます
すます
(1) To make something clear by removing what clouds it. As in 「水を澄ます」, that is, turning something muddy into a clean state. (2) In the form 「耳を澄ます」, to concentrate so as to catch even the faintest sound. Used as in 「物音がしないか耳を澄ます」. (3) To put on airs and take a prim, affected attitude. 「澄ました顔」.
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N2, N3
済ます
すます
To bring something to a finish. Example: 「用事を済ます」 (to finish an errand). Also used to mean making do with something simple, as in 「昼食はパンで済ます」 (to have just bread for lunch). The form 「済ませる」 is also commonly used with the same meaning. A person finishing something is 「済ます」, while a matter coming to an end is 「済む」; they are used as in 「用事を済ます」 versus 「用事が済む」.
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N4
隅
すみ
corner. The edge of a room or place.
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N2
速やか
すみやか
The manner of doing things quickly and without delay. A formal word used in forms like 「速やかに対応する」「速やかな処置」 in administrative, work, or medical contexts requiring prompt action.
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N1
澄む
すむ
The state of becoming transparent and pure as cloudiness or dirt disappears. Used in forms like 「水が澄む」「空気が澄む」「音が澄む」 expressing the purity of liquids, air, or sounds. Can also be used metaphorically for the mind, as in 「澄んだ目」「心が澄む」.
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N4
済む
すむ
For something to end. Example: 「しごとが済む」 (work is finished). Also used in the form 「〜ないで済む」, meaning one doesn't have to do something.
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N5
住む
すむ
live. To live one's life in a certain place. Example: 「東京に住む」 (to live in Tokyo).
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N2
ずらり
ずらり
The state in which many things or people are lined up in a row or spread across an area. A colloquial adverb used in forms like 「ずらりと並ぶ」「ずらりと揃う」, simultaneously impressing visual breadth and large quantity.
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N1
摺る
する
To transfer a picture or pattern from a mold or printing block onto something. This kanji is not used in everyday writing and is normally written in hiragana.
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N3〜N5
する
する
To do a certain thing. Example: 「べんきょうする」 (to study), 「しごとをする」 (to work).
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N3
ずるい
ずるい
A state of using an unfair method to benefit only oneself. Example: 「ずるい方法」 (an unfair method). Written with the kanji 「狡い」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is written in hiragana.
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N1
ずる賢い
ずるがしこい
To be skilled at using one's wits to do sly, underhanded things for one's own benefit. It is said with a critical feeling, implying that one's cleverness is being used for a bad purpose.
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N3
鋭い
するどい
sharp. Having a fine, pointed edge that cuts well. Example: 「鋭い刃物」 (a sharp blade). Also used to mean having excellent mental or sensory ability, as in 「鋭い指摘」 (a sharp/incisive observation). The antonym is 「鈍い」 (dull).
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N5
座る
すわる
sit. To lower oneself onto a chair or the floor. The antonym is 「立つ」 (to stand).
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N1
寸分
すんぶん
A very small amount or degree. A formal word usually combined with negative expressions in forms like 「寸分の狂いもない」「寸分違わず」, emphasizing completeness in the sense of "not at all ~."
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N5
背
せ
The height of the body. Also, the back side of the body. Example: 「背が高い」 (tall).
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N1
制圧
せいあつ
The act of suppressing an opponent with military force or great power and placing them under control. A formal word used in forms like 「敵を制圧する」「反乱を制圧する」 in military, police, or power-struggle contexts.
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N1
生育
せいいく
For a plant or animal to grow and become larger. It also means to raise or cultivate something.
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N2
精鋭
せいえい
Personnel carefully selected for their outstanding ability. A formal word used in forms like 「精鋭部隊」「精鋭を集める」, referring to elite individuals chosen from a larger group.
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N4
正解
せいかい
The correct answer.
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N2, N3
性格
せいかく
personality. Characteristics shown in how a person feels and acts. Example: 「明るい性格」 (a cheerful personality). Note the distinction from the homophone 「正確」 (accurate).
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