ALL LEVELS・N1–N5

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N1 手ほどきてほどき

To teach a beginner the basics of something step by step. Used in situations of introductory instruction, as in「茶道の手ほどきを受ける」(to receive introductory lessons in tea ceremony) or「手ほどきする」(to give beginner instruction).

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N2 手前てまえ

The side closer to oneself who is looking. Used to express spatial proximity, as in 「橋の手前」「駅の手前」. There is also a metaphorical usage, as in 「客の手前」「世間の手前」, expressing a position or sense of face when conscious of others' gazes.

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N1 手前味噌てまえみそ

Praising oneself in a self-satisfied manner. An idiomatic expression used as the opening phrase 「手前味噌ですが」.

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N2 手間取るてまどる

For something to take more time or effort than expected.

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N2 手招きてまねき

The motion of waving one's hand to call someone closer. Used in expressions such as 「こちらへ手招きする」 in contexts of giving a signal by gesture.

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N2 手回してまわし

Arranging the necessary preparations in advance. A somewhat formal word used in expressions such as 「手回しがよい」 in contexts of evaluating good preparation.

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N5 でもでも

A word used when saying something different from the previous sentence. Often used in spoken language.

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N4 寺てら

temple. A building where a Buddhist monk lives and where people pray.

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N1 てらうてらう

Acting in a way meant to show off and appear greater than one actually is. The fixed form is 「奇をてらう」.

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N3 照らすてらす

To shine light on something to make it bright. Example: 「月が道を照らす」 (the moon lights up the path). 「照らす」 is used when light is cast on something to make it bright, while 「照る」 is used when the sun or moon itself gives off light: compare 「月が道を照らす」 with 「日が照る」.

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N3〜N5 出るでる

To move from inside to outside. Example: 「家を出る」 (to leave the house). The antonym is 「入る」 (to enter).

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N1 手練手管てれんてくだ

All manner of cunning means and maneuvering used to deceive or manipulate others. Both 「手練」 and 「手管」 mean "skillful techniques for manipulating an opponent," and combining the two creates a formal expression that intensifies the meaning. Used as in 「手練手管を尽くす」「手練手管に長ける」「手練手管にかかる」. While employed in a wide range of contexts including business, negotiation, and human relationships, it is particularly often used to refer to tactics for seducing the opposite sex.

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N2 手分けてわけ

Multiple people sharing one task by dividing the work among themselves. Used in expressions such as 「手分けして探す」 in contexts of improving efficiency by splitting up by number of people.

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N4 点てん

point. A score, as in a test. Also used to mean a small dot.

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N4 店員てんいん

shop clerk. A person who works in a store.

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N1 転嫁てんか

Shifting one's own responsibility or guilt onto someone else. Used in expressions such as 「責任を転嫁する」 with the meaning of pushing onto others what one should bear oneself.

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N1 添加てんか

Adding something else to what already exists. A formal word used in expressions such as 「食品添加物」「薬品を添加する」 in contexts of adding materials or components.

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N2 転換てんかん

To switch a policy, direction, mood, or the like to something different.

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N2 転機てんき

An opportunity that greatly changes the flow of life or events. A formal word used in expressions such as 「人生の転機」「転機を迎える」 in contexts of turning points.

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N5 天気てんき

weather. The condition of the sky, whether it is hot or cold, etc.

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N5 電気でんき

electricity. The power used to move things or light up a room. Also used to mean a light itself, as in 「電気をつける」 (to turn on the light).

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N2 転居てんきょ

Moving one's residence to another place. A somewhat formal word used in expressions such as 「転居の知らせ」「遠方へ転居する」 to indicate moving house.

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N4 天気予報てんきよほう

To inform in advance what the weather will be like.

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N1 転向てんこう

Changing one's principles, thoughts, or occupation to something else. A formal word used in expressions such as 「政治活動から転向する」 expressing a fundamental change in direction.

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N2 転載てんさい

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N1 添削てんさく

Correcting someone else's writing or answer paper to adjust the content. A formal word used in expressions such as 「作文を添削する」 in contexts of reviewing and revising what has been written.

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N3 電子でんし

One of the extremely small particles that make up matter. It is used alone in this meaning only in science contexts; in everyday use it is combined with other words to refer to things that use electrical or digital technology, as in 「電子レンジ」 (microwave oven), 「電子辞書」 (electronic dictionary), 「電子マネー」 (electronic money), 「電子書籍」 (e-book), 「電子メール」 (email).

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N5 電車でんしゃ

train. A vehicle that runs on rails, powered by electricity.

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N1 伝授でんじゅ

Properly passing on a technique or secret. A formal word used in expressions such as 「奥義を伝授する」 in contexts of handing down specialized skills or knowledge.

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N1 転じるてんじる

The direction or state of something changing to another. A formal word used in expressions such as 「話題を転じる」「守勢から攻勢に転じる」 in contexts where the flow or orientation changes.

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N2, N3 点数てんすう

score. A number representing results on an exam or in a competition. Example: 「点数が上がる」 (the score goes up).

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N1 天性てんせい

Qualities or talents possessed from birth. A formal word used in expressions such as 「天性の歌手」「天性の勘」 in contexts of evaluating innate ability.

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N3 電池でんち

battery. A device that stores electricity to power equipment. Example: 「電池が切れる」 (the battery runs out).

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N2 天敵てんてき

A natural enemy that threatens a creature's life in the wild. Also used metaphorically to refer to a rival one is utterly poor at dealing with.

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N3 伝統でんとう

tradition. Culture or a way of doing things that has been passed down since long ago. Example: 「伝統行事」 (a traditional event/festival).

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N4 電灯でんとう

electric light. Illumination from electricity.

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N3 電波でんぱ

A wave that travels through space, used for communication in TVs, smartphones, etc. Example: 「電波が悪い」 (poor signal).

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N2 添付てんぷ

To attach something else to a document, data, or the like.

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N1 転覆てんぷく

A ship or vehicle overturning, or overturning a government. A formal word used in expressions such as 「船が転覆する」「政権が転覆する」 in contexts of physical or political overturning.

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N2 展望てんぼう

An outlook on the future, or looking widely over a scene. A formal word used in expressions such as 「今後の展望」「展望が開ける」 in contexts of predicting ahead or surveying the distance.

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N1 てんやわんやてんやわんや

An idiomatic expression describing a scene in which many people are flustered and in confusion. Used in conversation or informal writing, as in「てんやわんやの騒ぎ」(an uproarious commotion) or「現場はてんやわんやだ」(the site is in chaos).

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N1 伝来でんらい

Items or techniques being passed down from abroad or from the past. A formal word used in expressions such as 「仏教伝来」「先祖伝来の品」 referring to what has been handed down.

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N2 転落てんらく

Falling and tumbling down from a high place. Used when a person or thing actually falls, as in 「階段から転落する」「車が谷に転落する」. From this, it also expresses suddenly sinking from a high position or a good condition into a bad state, referring to a sharp drop in rank or results, as in 「首位から転落する」「人生の転落」. It is a word often used in writing and in news reports.

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N5 電話でんわ

telephone. A tool for talking with someone far away.

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N5 戸と

door. The entrance to a house or room that can be opened and closed. Often made of wood or glass. In everyday Japanese, 「ドア」 is used more commonly than 「戸」

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N2 問い合わせるといあわせる

Asking the other party about unclear points to confirm. Used for contact by phone, email, or at counters. Used in expressions such as 「在庫を問い合わせる」「役所に問い合わせる」.

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N2 問いかけといかけ

A question or address directed at another person. Used in expressions such as 「哲学的な問いかけ」「静かな問いかけ」. Not limited to interrogative sentences but refers broadly to any approach seeking an answer.

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N2 問い詰めるといつめる

Pressing the other party with question after question until they must answer. Used in expressions such as 「遅刻の理由を問い詰める」.

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N2 問うとう

Asking the other party for an answer, or pursuing responsibility or guilt. Used in expressions such as 「真偽を問う」「責任を問う」. A somewhat formal written word.

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N5 どうどう

how. A word for asking about a state or method. Example: 「どうですか」 (how is it?).

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