Japanese Vocabulary 3

Question 1

流産／りゅうざん

Answer 1

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.miscarriage; (spontaneous) abortion; abortive birth

Question 2

月例会／げつれいかい

Answer 2

Noun

1.monthly meeting

Question 3

我流／がりゅう

Answer 3

Noun, No-adjective

1.self-taught; one’s own way

Question 4

瓦礫／がれき

Answer 4

Noun
1.rubble; debris; wreckage　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
瓦礫 【がりゃく】

Question 5

がり

Answer 5

Noun

1. sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger　​Food term
2. mimeograph　​Abbreviation,See alsoがり版
3. reprimand; rebuke; censure; reproof　​usu. as がりを食う
4. overly skinny person　​Slang,Derogatory,See alsoがりがり

Other forms
ガリ

Question 6

色紙／しきし

Answer 6

Noun

1.square fancy cardboard, used for autographs, poetry, etc.

Question 7

変哲もない／へんてつもない

Answer 7

Expression, I-adjective
1.ordinary; plain; commonplace; usual; normal​　See also何の変哲もない
Other forms
変哲も無い 【へんてつもない】

Question 8

燻る／くすぶる

Answer 8

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to smoke; to smoulder; to smolder; to sputter​　Usually written using kana alone
2.to be sooty; to be smoke-stained　​Usually written using kana alone,Only applies to くすぶる,Only applies to ふすぶる
3.to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder　​Usually written using kana alone,Only applies to くすぶる
4.to seclude oneself​　Usually written using kana alone,Only applies to くすぶる,Only applies to ふすぶる
5.to live in obscurity; to stay in the same level (of social position, circumstances, etc.)​　Usually written using kana alone,Only applies to くすぶる
Other forms
燻る 【ふすぶる】、燻ぶる 【くすぶる】、燻ぶる 【ふすぶる】、燻る 【いぶる】

Question 9

詠唱／えいしょう

Answer 9

Noun, Suru verb

1. aria​
2. singing; chanting

Question 10

一溜まり／ひとたまり

Answer 10

Noun
1.holding out for a short while; putting up resistance for a while; briefly holding one’s own​Usually written using kana alone,See also　ひとたまりもない,usu. as ひとたまりもない or ひとたまりもなく
Other forms
一溜り 【ひとたまり】、一たまり 【ひとたまり】、ひと溜まり 【ひとたまり】

Question 11

満載／まんさい

Answer 11

Noun, Suru verb

1.fully loaded; full load; loaded condition

Question 12

棲む／すむ

Answer 12

Godan verb with mu ending, intransitive verb
1.to live (of animals); to inhabit; to nest​　See also住む
Other forms
栖む 【すむ】

Question 13

ちょちょいのちょい

Answer 13

Expression

1.piece of cake; a walk in the park

Question 14

片手落ち／かたておち

Answer 14

Na-adjective, Noun

1.one-sided; partial; unfair

Question 15

範疇／はんちゅう

Answer 15

Noun
1.category​
Other forms
範ちゅう 【はんちゅう】

Question 16

画一的／かくいつてき

Answer 16

Na-adjective

1.uniform; standard

Question 17

制約／せいやく

Answer 17

Noun, Suru verb

1.limitation; restriction; condition; constraints

Question 18

関の山／せきのやま

Answer 18

Expression, Noun

1.the most one can do; as much as one can; as hard as possible

Question 19

当面／とうめん

Answer 19

No-adjective, Temporal noun
1.current; urgent; pressing; impending
Suru verb
2.to confront (an issue); to face (up to something)
Adverb
3.for the meantime; at present

Question 20

合流／ごうりゅう

Answer 20

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective
1.confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; junction; joining​
2.union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging; coming together​
Place
3.Gouryuu

Question 21

合流車／ごうりゅうしゃ

Answer 21

Noun

1.merging car; car merging into a lane

Question 22

合流渠／ごうりゅうきょ

Answer 22

Noun

1.combined sewer

Question 23

別行動／べつこうどう

Answer 23

Noun, Suru verb

1.doing something separately (from the group); going off on one’s own​Antonym:団体行動

Question 24

どさくさ

Answer 24

Noun
1.confusion; bustle; turmoil; trouble​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Suru verb
2.rushing around; acting frantically​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 25

どさくさ紛れに／どさくさまぎれに

Answer 25

Expression, Adverb

1.in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs

Question 26

風土病／ふうどびょう

Answer 26

Noun

1.endemic disease; local disease

Question 27

一銭／いっせん

Answer 27

Noun
1.one sen; one-hundredth of a yen; small amount of money​
Other forms
１銭 【いっせん】

Question 28

一銭を笑う者は一銭に泣く／いっせんをわらうものはいっせんになく

Answer 28

Expression

1.take care of the penny; he who makes fun of one sen will cry at one sen​Proverb,See also　一円を笑う者は一円に泣く,　See also一銭

Question 29

手元／てもと

Answer 29

Adverb
1.at hand; on hand; nearby; close at hand
Noun
2.way of moving one's arms; skill​
3.money at hand; pocket money​
4.grip; handle​
Place
5.Temoto​
Other forms
手許 【てもと】、手もと 【てもと】

Question 30

手元現金／てもとげんきん

Answer 30

Expression
1.cash on hand​
Other forms
手許現金 【てもとげんきん】

Question 31

脆い／もろい

Answer 31

I-adjective

1. brittle; fragile; weak; frail　​Usually written using kana alone
2. tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 32

理詰め／りづめ

Answer 32

Noun, No-adjective
1.reasoning; logic; persuasion​
Other forms
理詰 【りづめ】
Notes
理詰: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 33

ばっくれる

Answer 33

ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to feign ignorance　​Colloquialism,See alsoしらばくれる
2.to evade one’s responsibilities　​Colloquialism
Other forms
バックレる、バックれる

Question 34

持ち腐れ／もちぐされ

Answer 34

Noun

1.unused possession

Question 35

シャボン玉／しゃぼんだま

Answer 35

Noun
1.soap bubble
Other forms
しゃぼん玉 【しゃぼんだま】

Question 36

原石／げんせき

Answer 36

Noun

1. (raw) ore​
2. unpolished gemstone

Question 37

手ごわい／てごわい

Answer 37

I-adjective
1.difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn​
Other forms
手強い 【てごわい】

Question 38

傀儡／かいらい

Answer 38

Noun
1.puppet; marionette; dummy​
2.puppeteer​　Only applies to くぐつ
3.prostitute​　Archaism,Only applies to くぐつ
Other forms
傀儡 【くぐつ】

Question 39

透かさず／すかさず

Answer 39

Adverb
1.without a moment’s delay　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
隙かさず 【すかさず】

Question 40

凝らす／こらす

Answer 40

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb

1.to concentrate; to devote; to apply; to strain; to rack

Question 41

びしびし

Answer 41

Adverb

1.stickily; relentlessly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 42

八つ裂き／やつざきに

Answer 42

Noun
1.tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces​
Other forms
八裂き 【やつざき】

Question 43

意向／いこう

Answer 43

Noun
1.intention; idea; inclination​
Other forms
意嚮 【いこう】

Question 44

請う／こう

Answer 44

Godan verb with u ending (special class), Transitive verb
1.to beg; to ask; to request; to invite​
Other forms
乞う 【こう】

Question 45

乞うご期待／こうごきたい

Answer 45

Expression
1.don’t miss it; stay tuned; coming soon; look forward to it​
Other forms
こうご期待 【こうごきたい】、請うご期待 【こうごきたい】

Question 46

切羽詰まる／せっぱつまる

Answer 46

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to be at one’s wits’ end; to be cornered; to be packed to the hilt　​See also切羽 せっぱ
Other forms
せっぱ詰まる 【せっぱつまる】、切羽つまる 【せっぱつまる】

Question 47

場数／ばかず

Answer 47

Noun

1.experiences

Question 48

場数を踏む／ばかずをふむ

Answer 48

Expression, Godan verb with mu ending

1.to gain experience; to get accustomed (with something)

Question 49

手練／しゅれん

Answer 49

Noun, Suru verb
1.skill; dexterity; master hand​
Other forms
手練 【てだれ】、手練れ 【てだれ】、手足れ 【てだれ】

Question 50

諌める／いさめる

Answer 50

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against​
Other forms
諫める 【いさめる】、禁める 【いさめる】

Question 51

総合／そうごう

Answer 51

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective
1.synthesis; coordination; putting together; integration; composite​
Noun or verb acting prenominally
2.comprehensive​
Other forms
綜合 【そうごう】

Question 52

引き締める／ひきしめる

Answer 52

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain​
Other forms
引きしめる 【ひきしめる】、引締める 【ひきしめる】

Question 53

二重／にじゅう

Answer 53

Noun, No-adjective
1.double; two-fold; two layers; duplex​
Prefix
2.diplo-; dipl-​
Noun
3.double-edged eyelid; double eyelid; creased eyelid​　Abbreviation,See also二重まぶた ふたえまぶた
Other forms
二重 【ふたえ】

Question 54

目安／めやす

Answer 54

Noun
1.criterion; standard; yardstick; reference; aim​
2.rough estimate; approximation​
Place
3.Meyasu

Question 55

目安箱／めやすばこ

Answer 55

Noun

1. suggestion box; comment box​
2. complaints box placed in front of the supreme court (Edo period)　​Archaism

Question 56

じんじん

Answer 56

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1. tingling sensation (e.g. in a leg); feeling numb; painful tingle; throbbing​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. noisily; ears ringing​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 57

甚深／じんしん

Answer 57

Noun
1.extremely deep (i.e. profound)​
Other forms
甚深 【じんじん】

Question 58

仁人／じんじん

Answer 58

Noun

1.man of virtue; humanitarian

Question 59

有無相通じる／うむあいつうじる

Answer 59

Ichidan verb

1.to help each other; to complement

Question 60

有無を言わさず／うむをいわさず

Answer 60

Expression, Adverb

1.peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly​　See also有無を言わせず

Question 61

有無／うむ

Answer 61

Noun
1.existence or nonexistence; presence or absence
2.consent or refusal; yes or no​
Other forms
有無 【ゆうむ】
Notes
ゆうむ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 62

可愛がる／かわいがる

Answer 62

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb

1. to love; to cherish; to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to dote on​
2. to show favouritism to; to be partial to​
3. to fondle; to caress; to pet​
4. to be tough on; to be rough with; to torment; to train harshly　​Colloquialism,used ironically; often as 可愛がってやる

Question 63

後回し／あとまわし

Answer 63

Noun

1.putting off; postponing

Question 64

決定打／けっていだ

Answer 64

Noun

1. decisive blow​
2. game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)

Question 65

悶絶／もんぜつ

Answer 65

Noun, Suru verb

1.fainting in agony

Question 66

賞金首／しょうきんくび

Answer 66

Noun

1.person with a bounty on their head

Question 67

緩急／かんきゅう

Answer 67

Noun

1. pace; tempo; slow and fast​
2. in case of emergency

Question 68

緩急自在／かんきゅうじざい

Answer 68

Noun, Na-adjective

1.varying the tempo or speed (of something) at will　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 69

緩急車／かんきゅうしゃ

Answer 69

Noun

1.brake van; guard’s van; caboose

Question 70

強弱／きょうじゃく

Answer 70

Noun

1. strength and weakness; (degree of) strength​
2. stress (of a sound); loudness

Question 71

強弱法／きょうじゃくほう

Answer 71

Noun

1.dynamics​　Music term

Question 72

希少価値／きしょうかち

Answer 72

Noun
1.scarcity value; rarity value; preciousness　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
Other forms
稀少価値 【きしょうかち】

Question 73

熱処理／ねつしょり

Answer 73

Noun, Suru verb

1.heat treatment

Question 74

半永久的／はんえいきゅうてき

Answer 74

Na-adjective

1.semi-permanent

Question 75

密林／みつりん

Answer 75

Noun

1. close thicket; dense forest; jungle​
2. amazon.com　​Slang

Question 76

衣擦れ／きぬずれ

Answer 76

Noun
1.rustling of clothes​
Other forms
衣ずれ 【きぬずれ】、衣摺れ 【きぬずれ】

Question 77

拮抗／きっこう

Answer 77

Noun, Suru verb
1.rivalry; competition; antagonism; struggle for supremacy​
2.rising and falling (of a bird)　​Only applies to けっこう
Other forms
頡頏 【きっこう】、頡頏 【けっこう】

Question 78

拮抗筋／きっこうきん

Answer 78

Noun

1.antagonist (muscle)

Question 79

拮抗薬／きっこうやく

Answer 79

Noun

1.antagonist (drug)​　Medicine, etc. term

Question 80

横切る／よこきる

Answer 80

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb
1.to cross (e.g. road); to traverse​
Other forms
横ぎる 【よこぎる】

Question 81

格段の相違／かくだんのそうい

Answer 81

Noun

1.marked difference

Question 82

実感が湧く／じっかんがわく

Answer 82

Expression, Godan verb with ku ending
1.to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in​
Other forms
実感がわく 【じっかんがわく】

Question 83

序盤／じょばん

Answer 83

Noun

1.the opening(s) (e.g. in a game of go or chess)

Question 84

序盤戦／じょばんせん

Answer 84

Noun

1.early stages (of a game); opening phase

Question 85

収納家具／しゅうのうかぐ

Answer 85

Noun

1.closet; cabinet

Question 86

収納／しゅうのう

Answer 86

Noun, Suru verb

1. storage; putting or stowing away​
2. receipt (of funds, payment, etc.)​
3. harvesting

Question 87

柔い／やわい

Answer 87

I-adjective
1.soft​
2.weak​　Only applies to やわい
Other forms
柔い 【やっこい】

Question 88

さくさく

Answer 88

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; flaky (as in pastry)　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.)​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; proceeding smoothly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
4.sound of pouring liquid​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,Archaism
5.speaking clearly　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,Archaism
Other forms
サクサク

Question 89

零す／こぼす

Answer 89

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to spill; to drop; to shed (tears)​　Usually written using kana alone
2.to grumble; to complain　​Usually written using kana alone
3.to let one’s feelings show​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
溢す 【こぼす】、翻す 【こぼす】

Question 90

蹴立てる／けたてる

Answer 90

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

1.to kick up

Question 91

桁違い／けたちがい

Answer 91

Na-adjective, Noun
1.an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable​
Other forms
けた違い 【けたちがい】、ケタ違い 【ケタちがい】

Question 92

開通／かいつう

Answer 92

Noun, Suru verb

1. opening (of a new road, railway, etc.); going into operation (e.g. telephone communication); beginning services​
2. reopening (e.g. a road to traffic); resumption of services

Question 93

瞬時／しゅんじ

Answer 93

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun

1.moment; instant

Question 94

瞬発力／しゅんぱつりょく

Answer 94

Noun

1.high power; high power output; explosiveness; explosive power; instantaneous force　​See also瞬発

Question 95

幾通り／いくとおり

Answer 95

Noun

1.number of ways

Question 96

取捨選択／しゅしゃせんたく

Answer 96

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.selection; making a choice; sifting; decision to adopt or reject​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 97

刹那／せつな

Answer 97

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun
1.moment; instant​　From Sanskrit “kṣaṇa”
Noun
2.kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time​　Buddhist term,orig. meaning
Other forms
殺那 【せつな】
Notes
殺那: Irregular kanji usage

Question 98

刹那主義／せつなしゅぎ

Answer 98

Noun

1.principle of living only for the moment　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 99

捉える／とらえる

Answer 99

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to catch; to capture; to seize; to arrest; to grab; to catch hold of
2.to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to capture (e.g. features)
3.to captivate; to move (one’s heart)​
Other forms
捕らえる 【とらえる】、捕える 【とらえる】

Question 100

纏わる／まつわる

Answer 100

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to coil around; to follow about​
2.to be related to; to concern; to be associated with​
Other forms
纏る 【まつわる】
Notes
纏る: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 101

所在／しょざい

Answer 101

Noun, Suru verb

1.whereabouts; place where one is; position; location

Question 102

共謀者／きょうぼうしゃ

Answer 102

Noun

1.conspirator; accomplice

Question 103

然程／さほど

Answer 103

Adverb
1.(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much​　Usually written using kana alone,usu. with a negative verb
Other forms
左程 【さほど】

Question 104

取り留める／とりとめる

Answer 104

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to narrowly escape (e.g. death); to hang onto (life)​　See also一命を取り留める
2.to ascertain; to make definite　​Archaism
Other forms
取留める 【とりとめる】、取りとめる 【とりとめる】

Question 105

得策／とくさく

Answer 105

Na-adjective, Noun

1.profitable plan; good plan

Question 106

徒党／ととう

Answer 106

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.conspirators; faction; cabal; clique

Question 107

時限装置／じげんそうち

Answer 107

Noun

1.timing device

Question 108

瀕死／ひんし

Answer 108

Noun, No-adjective
1.dying; (on the) verge of death​
Other forms
ひん死 【ひんし】、頻死 【ひんし】

Question 109

仲立ち／なかだち

Answer 109

Noun, Suru verb
1.mediation; agency; agent; mediator; middleman; go-between​
Other forms
仲立 【なかだち】、媒 【なかだち】
Notes
仲立: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 110

駆け引き／かけひき

Answer 110

Noun

1. bargaining; haggling
2. tactics; strategy

Other forms
駆引き 【かけひき】、掛け引き 【かけひき】、懸引き 【かけひき】、かけ引き 【かけひき】、駈引 【かけひき】
Notes
駈引: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 111

ほいほい

Answer 111

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.recklessly; thoughtlessly; carelessly; readily; blithely; willingly; easily​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.pamperingly; indulgently; carefully (not angering)​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.shoo!​
4.heave-ho​
5.hallo; hello​
Noun
6.Hui (people)​　Only applies to ホイホイ,See also回族
7.novice; beginner​　Archaism
Other forms
ホイホイ

Question 112

備品／びひん

Answer 112

Noun

1.fixtures; furnishings; equipment

Question 113

正規／せいき

Answer 113

No-adjective, Na-adjective, Noun

1.regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate

Question 114

心外／しんがい

Answer 114

Na-adjective, Noun

1. regrettable; vexing; upsetting​
2. unthinkable; wholly unexpected

Question 115

心外千万／しんがいせんばん

Answer 115

Noun, Na-adjective
1.being totally upset (by); being completely nonplussed (by); being mortified (at); feeling aggrieved (at); finding (it) highly regrettable　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 116

原則／げんそく

Answer 116

Noun

1.principle; general rule

Question 117

局部／きょくぶ

Answer 117

Noun

1. part; section
2. affected part (of the body)
3. private parts; genitals

Question 118

迫害／はくがい

Answer 118

Noun, Suru verb

1.persecution; oppression

Question 119

邪険／じゃけん

Answer 119

Noun, Na-adjective
1.cruelty; hard-heartedness​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
邪慳 【じゃけん】

Question 120

漂流者／ひょうりゅうしゃ

Answer 120

Noun

1.person adrift on the sea; castaway (on an island)

Question 121

潮流／ちょうりゅう

Answer 121

Noun

1. tide; tidal current​
2. tendency; drift; trend

Question 122

外敵／がいてき

Answer 122

Noun

1.foreign enemy; outside invader

Question 123

外法／そとのり

Answer 123

Noun

1.outside measurements

Question 124

理にかなう／りにかなう

Answer 124

Expression, Godan verb with u ending
1.to make sense​
Other forms
理に適う 【りにかなう】

Question 125

理に勝って非に落ちる ／りにかってひにおちる

Answer 125

Expression

1.to lose an argument despite being in the right; to have the right on one’s side, yet succumb to another

Question 126

理に落ちる／りにおちる

Answer 126

Expression, Ichidan verb

1.to become overly logical; to be hairsplitting

Question 127

吹っ掛ける／ふっかける

Answer 127

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to blow upon; to breathe on; to spray​　See also吹きかける ふきかける
2.to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms)　​See also吹きかける ふきかける
3.to exaggerate; to overcharge​　See also吹きかける ふきかける
Other forms
吹っかける 【ふっかける】

Question 128

所長／しょちょう

Answer 128

Noun

1.chief; head (of an office, of a laboratory)

Question 129

熟／つくづく

Answer 129

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.deeply; keenly; severely; completely; utterly​　Usually written using kana alone,Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.intently; carefully; closely; attentively　​Usually written using kana alone,Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
熟 【つくつく】、熟熟 【つくづく】、熟熟 【つくつく】、熟々 【つくづく】、熟々 【つくつく】

Question 130

素通り／すどおり

Answer 130

Noun, Suru verb

1.passing through without stopping; passing by

Question 131

長／おさ

Answer 131

Noun

1. head; chief; leader; elder​
2. the greatest of all; the most excellent

Question 132

際限／さいげん

Answer 132

Noun

1.limits; end; bounds

Question 133

際限なく／さいげんなく

Answer 133

Adverb

1.ad infinitum; endlessly

Question 134

可愛げがない／かわいげがない

Answer 134

Expression, I-adjective

1.charmless; lacking charm; not adorable; unendearing; not very nice at all

Question 135

一本杉／いっぽんすぎ

Answer 135

Noun
1.solitary Japanese cedar​
Place
2.Ipponsugi

Question 136

長ける／たける

Answer 136

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to excel at; to be proficient at​
2.to grow old​
3.to ripen​
4.to rise high (e.g. the sun)​
Other forms
闌ける 【たける】

Question 137

むざむざ

Answer 137

Adverb

1.helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret

Question 138

機転／きてん

Answer 138

Noun
1.quick wittedness; tact; cleverness​
Other forms
気転 【きてん】

Question 139

機転が利く／きてんがきく

Answer 139

Expression, Godan verb with ku ending
1.to be quick-witted; to be quick-thinking​
Other forms
機転がきく 【きてんがきく】

Question 140

煽てる／おだてる

Answer 140

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

1.to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 141

風貌／ふうぼう

Answer 141

Noun

1.looks; appearance

Question 142

準じる／じゅんじる

Answer 142

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to follow; to conform; to apply to​
Other forms
准じる 【じゅんじる】

Question 143

付け目／つけめ

Answer 143

Noun

1.(to aim at) a weak point

Question 144

品切れ／しなきれ

Answer 144

Noun, No-adjective

1.out of stock; sold out

Question 145

入荷／にゅうか

Answer 145

Noun, Suru verb

1.arrival of goods; goods received

Question 146

つつも

Answer 146

Suffix

1.even though; despite​　See alsoつつ,　after the -masu stem of a verb

Question 147

美人局／つつもたせ

Answer 147

Noun

1.badger game; scheme in which a man and woman trick another man into a compromising situation for blackmail

Question 148

盗視／とうし

Answer 148

Noun, Suru verb
1.stealthy glance; furtive glance​
Other forms
偸視 【とうし】

Question 149

透視／とうし

Answer 149

Noun, Suru verb

1. seeing through​
2. fluoroscopy; roentgenoscopy​
3. clairvoyance; seeing through (objects); second sight

Question 150

透視性／とうしせい

Answer 150

Noun

1.transparency

Question 151

滲む／にじむ

Answer 151

Godan verb with mu ending, intransitive verb

1. to run (of liquid); to spread　​Usually written using kana alone
2. to blur; to blot; to be blurred　​Usually written using kana alone
3. to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)　​Usually written using kana alone
4. to show through (of feelings, emotions, etc.); to reveal itself　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 152

あたふた

Answer 152

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
アタフタ

Question 153

仕上げ／しあげ

Answer 153

Noun
1.finish; finishing; finishing touches​
Other forms
仕上 【しあげ】
Notes
仕上: Irregular okurigana usage

Question 154

追い抜く／おいぬく

Answer 154

Godan verb with ku ending, Transitive verb
1.to pass (a car); to overtake​　See also追い越す おいこす
2.to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance; to outsail　​See also追い越す おいこす
Other forms
追抜く 【おいぬく】

Question 155

取り越し苦労／とりこしくろう

Answer 155

Noun
1.overanxiety; needless worry​
Other forms
とりこし苦労 【とりこしぐろう】、取越し苦労 【とりこしぐろう】、取越苦労 【とりこしぐろう】、とり越し苦労 【とりこしぐろう】

Question 156

掛け声／かけごえ

Answer 156

Noun, Suru verb
1.shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. “Heave ho!”)​
Other forms
かけ声 【かけごえ】、掛声 【かけごえ】

Question 157

掛け声倒れ／かけごえたおれ

Answer 157

Noun
1.starting with vigor but ending with no action; raising one’s voice (in a call to action) and then failing to take action

Question 158

モロバレ

Answer 158

Na-adjective, Suru verb
1.obviously known; open secret; clear for all to see; being found out​Colloquialism,from もろに and ばれる
Other forms
もろばれ

Question 159

大漁／たいりょう

Answer 159

Noun

1.big catch

Question 160

一大／いちだい

Answer 160

Noun - used as a prefix

1.one large …; a great …

Question 161

一大事／いちだいじ

Answer 161

Noun

1.important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency

Question 162

一大決心／いちだいけっしん

Answer 162

Noun, Suru verb

1.momentous (crucial) decision　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 163

一大転機／ いちだいてんき

Answer 163

Noun

1.significant turning point​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 164

一大旋風／いちだいせんぷう

Answer 164

Noun

1.great sensation; taking something by storm; making a splash　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 165

一大鉄槌／いちだいてっつい

Answer 165

Noun

1.dealing a hard (heavy, crushing) blow (to)​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 166

番人／ばんにん

Answer 166

Noun

1.guard; watchman

Question 167

幾重にも／いくえにも

Answer 167

Adverb
1.repeatedly; over and over again​
2.several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row; (folding) several times​
Other forms
いく重にも 【いくえにも】

Question 168

張り巡らす／はりめぐらす

Answer 168

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship’s rigging, etc.)​
Other forms
張りめぐらす 【はりめぐらす】

Question 169

息絶える／いきたえる

Answer 169

Ichidan verb

1.to die; to lay down life’s burden

Question 170

金粉／きんぷん

Answer 170

Noun
1.gold dust​
Other forms
金粉 【きんこ】

Question 171

虜／とりこ

Answer 171

Noun

1. captive; prisoner​
2. victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one’s lust, etc.)

Other forms
擒 【とりこ】、俘虜 【とりこ】

Question 172

虜囚／りょしゅう

Answer 172

Noun

1.captive; prisoner

Question 173

玉に瑕／たまにきず

Answer 173

Expression, Noun
1.fly in the ointment​　Idiomatic expression
Other forms
玉にきず 【たまにきず】、珠に瑕 【たまにきず】、玉に疵 【たまにきず】、珠に疵 【たまにきず】、珠にきず 【たまにきず】、玉にキズ 【たまにキズ

Question 174

兜／かぶと

Answer 174

Noun
1.helmet (of a warrior); headpiece

Other forms
冑 【かぶと】、甲 【かぶと】、胄 【かぶと】
Notes
胄: Irregular kanji usage

Question 175

兜頭巾／かぶとずきん

Answer 175

Noun

1.helmet-shaped hood

Question 176

かぶと焼き／かぶとやき

Answer 176

Noun
1.broiled fish head (esp. sea bream)​　Food term
Other forms
兜焼き 【かぶとやき】、かぶと焼 【かぶとやき】、兜焼 【かぶとやき】

Question 177

兜を脱ぐ／かぶとをぬぐ

Answer 177

Expression, Godan verb with gu ending

1. to accept one’s inferiority; to take one’s hat off to someone​
2. to give up; to surrender; to strike one’s colors

Question 178

媚薬／びやく

Answer 178

Noun

1. aphrodisiac​
2. love potion; philter​　See also惚れ薬

Question 179

ダブり

Answer 179

Noun
1.overlap​　See alsoダブる
2.duplication; doubling​　See alsoダブる
Other forms
ダブリ

Question 180

相殺／そうさい

Answer 180

Noun, Suru verb
1.offset; offsetting each other; cancelling each other out; counterbalancing​
Noun
2.set-off; setoff​　Law, etc. term

Other forms
相殺 【そうさつ】

Question 181

火遊び／ひあそび

Answer 181

Noun, Suru verb
1.playing with fire
2.playing with something dangerous; dangerous act​
3.playing around (with someone); flirting; having an affair​
Other forms
火あそび 【ひあそび】

Question 182

孵化／ふか

Answer 182

Noun, Suru verb
1.incubation; hatching​
Other forms
ふ化 【ふか】

Question 183

孵る／かえる

Answer 183

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb

1.to hatch out

Question 184

翳す／かざす

Answer 184

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to hold up over one’s head; to hold aloft　​Usually written using kana alone

2. to hold over something; to hold (one’s hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to cover something with something​　Usually written using kana alone
3. to hold up to shade one’s eyes, face, etc.　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 185

杖／つえ

Answer 185

Noun

1.cane; walking stick; staff; wand

Question 186

杖を携える／つえをたずさえる

Answer 186

Expression, Ichidan verb

1.to carry a cane

Question 187

杖とも柱とも頼む／つえともはしらともたのむ

Answer 187

Expression, Godan verb with mu ending

1.to count on someone as the only support

Question 188

降りかかる／ふりかかる

Answer 188

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to fall onto​
2.to happen; to befall
Other forms
降り掛かる 【ふりかかる】、降り懸かる 【ふりかかる】、降り掛る 【ふりかかる】、降り懸る 【ふりかかる】、降掛かる 【ふりかかる】、降懸かる 【ふりかかる】、降掛る 【ふりかかる】、降懸る 【ふりかかる】

Question 189

降り懸かる火の粉は払わねばならぬ／ふりかかるひのこははらわねばならぬ

Answer 189

Expression

1.you must protect yourself against any possible dangers　​Proverb

Question 190

見聞き／みきき

Answer 190

Noun, Suru verb

1.information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing

Question 191

面皰／にきび

Answer 191

Noun
1.pimple; acne　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
面皰 【めんぽう】、ニキビ

Question 192

自問自答／じもんじとう

Answer 192

Noun, Suru verb
1.answering one’s own question; wondering to oneself; soliloquizing; soliloquising​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 193

雀斑／そばかす

Answer 193

Noun
1.freckles​　Usually written using kana alone
2.buckwheat chaff　​Only applies to 蕎麦滓,See also蕎麦殻,orig. meaning
Other forms
蕎麦滓 【そばかす】、ソバカス

Question 194

関与／かんよ

Answer 194

Noun, Suru verb
1.participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in​
Other forms
干与 【かんよ】

Question 195

神隠し／かみかくし

Answer 195

Noun
1.mysterious disappearance; being spirited away

Other forms
神隠し 【かみがくし】

Question 196

洞／ほら

Answer 196

Noun

1.hollow; cavity; hole; cave

Question 197

破格／はかく

Answer 197

No-adjective, Na-adjective, Noun

1. extraordinary; special; exceptional; abnormal; unprecedented​
2. non-standard grammatical construction; ungrammatical usage; solecism

Question 198

勝算／しょうさん

Answer 198

Noun

1.prospects of victory; chances of success

Question 199

重々／じゅうじゅう

Answer 199

Adverb, No-adjective
1.repeatedly; over and over again​
Adverb
2.fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well; exceedingly​
Other forms
重重 【じゅうじゅう】

Question 200

重々しい／おもおもしい

Answer 200

I-adjective
1.serious; grave; dignified; solemn​
Other forms
重重しい 【おもおもしい】

Question 201

景気後退／けいきこうたい

Answer 201

Noun

1.recession​　Economics term

Question 202

巨万／きょまん

Answer 202

Noun

1.huge fortune; millions

Question 203

定住／ていじゅう

Answer 203

Noun, Suru verb
1.settlement; permanent residency​
Other forms
定住 【じょうじゅう】

Question 204

定住化／ていじゅうか

Answer 204

Noun

1.becoming a permanent resident; becoming permanently settled; domiciliation

Question 205

飛躍的／ひやくてき

Answer 205

Na-adjective

1.rapidly

Question 206

勢力／せいりょく

Answer 206

Noun

1.influence; power; might; strength; potency; force; energy

Question 207

前後／ぜんご

Answer 207

Noun
1.front and rear; front and back; before and behind; back and forth
2.before and after 
Noun - used as a suffix
3.around; about; approximately
Noun
4.order; context
5.consequences​
6.just when; around the time of​
Noun, Suru verb
7.inversion; reversion; getting out of order​
8.co-occurring

Question 208

前後左右／ぜんごさゆう

Answer 208

Noun

1.in all directions​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 209

前後不覚／ぜんごふかく

Answer 209

Na-adjective, Noun

1.unconsciousness; having no recollection of one’s actions​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 210

前後撞着／ぜんごどうちゃく

Answer 210

Noun, Suru verb

1.self-contradiction; self-inconsistency​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 211

前後の見境もなく／ぜんごのみさかいもなく

Answer 211

Expression, Adverb

1.without considering the consequences; recklessly; imprudently; going overboard

Question 212

目星／めぼし

Answer 212

Noun
1.objective; aim; mark​
Other forms
目ぼし 【めぼし】

Question 213

目ぼしい／めぼしい

Answer 213

I-adjective

1.notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 214

目星が付く／めぼしがつく

Answer 214

Expression, Godan verb with ku ending
1.to figure out; to get an idea​
Other forms
目星がつく 【めぼしがつく】

Question 215

頭打ち／あたまうち

Answer 215

Noun
1.reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out​
Other forms
頭打ち 【ずうち】

Question 216

好戦／こうせん

Answer 216

Noun

1.belligerence

Question 217

好戦的／こうせんてき

Answer 217

Na-adjective

1.belligerent; warlike

Question 218

籠手／こて

Answer 218

Noun
1.gauntlet (used in Kendo); bracer; fencing glove

Other forms
篭手 【こて】、小手 【こて】

Question 219

徴収／ちょうしゅう

Answer 219

Noun, Suru verb

1.collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy

Question 220

修める／おさめる

Answer 220

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

1. to study; to complete (a course); to cultivate; to master
2. to order (one’s life)​
3. to repair (a fault one has committed)

Question 221

擬態／ぎたい

Answer 221

Noun, No-adjective

1.mimesis; mimicry; camouflage

Question 222

身ぐるみ／みぐるみ

Answer 222

Noun
1.all one has; all one’s possessions​
Other forms
身包み 【みぐるみ】

Question 223

身包みはがれる／みぐるみはがれる

Answer 223

Expression, Ichidan verb
1.to be stripped of all one has​　See also身ぐるみ
Other forms
身ぐるみはがれる 【みぐるみはがれる】

Question 224

方々／かたがた

Answer 224

Noun
1.they (of people); gentlemen (of the …)　​Honorific or respectful (sonkeigo)
2.you (usu. plural)　​Honorific or respectful (sonkeigo)
Adverb
3.various​
Other forms
方方 【かたがた】、方がた 【かたがた】

Question 225

稲子／いなご

Answer 225

Noun
1.rice grasshopper (of genus Oxya)　​Usually written using kana alone
2.grasshopper; locust (of family Catantopidae)　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
蝗 【いなご】、蝗 【こう】、イナゴ

Question 226

別途／べっと

Answer 226

No-adjective, Na-adjective, Noun
1.separate; special; another​
Adverbial noun
2.separately

Question 227

別途費用／べっとひよう

Answer 227

Noun

1.separate cost; separate fee

Question 228

人海戦術／じんかいせんじゅつ

Answer 228

Noun

1. human-wave tactics​
2. throwing people at a problem

Question 229

異存／いぞん

Answer 229

Noun

1.objection

Question 230

異論／いろん

Answer 230

Noun

1.different opinion; objection

Question 231

達者／たっしゃ

Answer 231

Na-adjective
1.in good health; healthy; well; fit; robust; strong
2.skilled; proficient; adept 
Noun
3.master; expert​　See also達人

Question 232

大あり／おおあり

Answer 232

Na-adjective, Noun
1.plentiful; abundant; definitely extant​
Other forms
大有り 【おおあり】

Question 233

踏んだり蹴ったり／ふんだりけったり

Answer 233

Expression

1.having one misfortune after another; insult to injury　​Idiomatic expression

Question 234

ふんだくる／ふんだくる

Answer 234

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb

1. to snatch; to grab; to steal​
2. to charge (an exorbitant price) for

Question 235

へそ曲がり／へそまがり

Answer 235

Noun, Na-adjective, No-adjective
1.perverseness; perversity; perverse person; difficult person; contrary person​
Other forms
へそ曲り 【へそまがり】、臍曲がり 【へそまがり】、臍曲り 【へそまがり】

Question 236

身ごもる／みごもる

Answer 236

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to become pregnant​
Other forms
身籠る 【みごもる】、身篭る 【みごもる】、身籠もる 【みごもる】、身篭もる 【みごもる】、妊る 【みごもる】、孕る 【みごもる】、姙る 【みごもる】

Question 237

金輪際／こんりんざい

Answer 237

Adverb
1.(not) ever; (not) at all; (not) on any account; (not) by any means​　with neg. sentence
Noun
2.deepest bottom of the earth　​Buddhist term,orig. meaning

Question 238

持ちかける／もちかける

Answer 238

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)​
Other forms
持ち掛ける 【もちかける】、持掛ける 【もちかける】

Question 239

得意客／とくいきゃく

Answer 239

Noun

1.frequent customer; good customer; client

Question 240

至難／しなん

Answer 240

Na-adjective, Noun, No-adjective

1.most difficult; next to impossible

Question 241

至難の業／しなんのわざ

Answer 241

Expression, Noun
1.Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking​
Other forms
至難の技 【しなんのわざ】、至難のわざ 【しなんのわざ】、至難のワザ 【しなんのワザ】

Question 242

端っこ／はしっこ

Answer 242

Noun
1.end; edge; tip​　See also端
Other forms
端っこ 【はじっこ】

Question 243

仕切る／しきる

Answer 243

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb
1.to partition; to divide; to mark off
2.to direct; to manage; to run; to organize; to take responsibility for
3.to settle accounts​
Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
4.to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout); to poise oneself for the initial charge　​Sumo term

Question 244

えげつない

Answer 244

I-adjective

1.dirty; vulgar; nasty

Question 245

海辺／うみべ

Answer 245

Noun, No-adjective
1.beach; seashore; seaside; coast​
Other forms
海べ 【うみべ】、海邊 【うみべ】、海辺 【かいへん】、海邊 【かいへん】
Notes
海邊: Out-dated kanji. 海邊: Out-dated kanji.

Question 246

ねんね

Answer 246

Noun, Suru verb
1.going bye-byes; going beddy-byes; sleeping　​Children's language
Noun
2.baby​
3.childish person (esp. a young woman)​
Other forms
おねんね、ねんねん、ねんねえ、ネンネ

Question 247

要塞／ようさい

Answer 247

Noun

1.fort; stronghold; fortification

Question 248

要塞島／ようさいとう

Answer 248

Noun

1.sea fort; island fort

Question 249

肉を切らせて骨を切る／にくをきらせてほねをきる

Answer 249

Expression, Godan verb with ru ending
1.to lose a battle to win the war; to incur damage so as to inflict greater damage on a foe; to allow one’s flesh to be cut in order to sever another’s bone​　Idiomatic expression

Question 250

手数／てすう

Answer 250

Noun
1.trouble; bother​
2.number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.)​　Only applies to てかず
3.number of punches (in boxing)​　Only applies to てかず
Other forms
手数 【てかず】

Question 251

命中／めいちゅう

Answer 251

Noun, Suru verb

1.(direct) hit; hitting the mark

Question 252

命中弾／めいちゅうだん

Answer 252

Noun

1.(direct) hit; straight shot

Question 253

命中率／めいちゅうりつ

Answer 253

Noun

1.accuracy rate

Question 254

命中精度／めいちゅうせいど

Answer 254

Noun

1.accuracy of fire (gun, missile, etc.)

Question 255

命中数／めいちゅうすう

Answer 255

Noun

1.number of hits

Question 256

種目／しゅもく

Answer 256

Noun

1.item; event

Question 257

火種／ひだね

Answer 257

Noun

1. live coals (for firelighting)​
2. cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger

Question 258

がめつい

Answer 258

I-adjective

1.greedy; grasping; tightfisted; predatory (e.g. business); calculating; avaricious

Question 259

必至／ひっし

Answer 259

Na-adjective, No-adjective
1.inevitable; necessary; foregone​
Noun
2.brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)​　Shogi term,See also必死

Question 260

行き着く／いきつく

Answer 260

Godan verb with ku ending, intransitive verb
1.to arrive at; to end up​
Other forms
行き着く 【いきつく】、行着く 【ゆきつく】、行着く 【いきつく】

Question 261

茶飯事／さはんじ

Answer 261

Noun

1.commonly occurring thing; commonplace event; bread and butter item

Question 262

臨戦態勢／りんせんたいせい

Answer 262

Noun

1.war preparation　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 263

斯く斯く然然／かくかくしかじか

Answer 263

Expression

1.such and such; so and so​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 264

粋狂／すいきょう

Answer 264

Na-adjective, Noun
1.whim; vagary; capriciousness; eccentricity​
Other forms
酔狂 【すいきょう】、酔興 【すいきょう】
Notes
酔興: Out-dated kanji.

Question 265

辻褄／つじつま

Answer 265

Noun

1.coherence; consistency　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 266

つじつまが合う／つじつまがあう

Answer 266

Expression, Godan verb with u ending
1.to be consistent; to be coherent​　See also辻褄
Other forms
辻褄が合う 【つじつまがあう】

Question 267

居所／いどころ

Answer 267

Noun
1.whereabouts; address​
2.place of temporary residence　​Only applies to きょしょ
Other forms
居所 【きょしょ】、居処 【きょしょ】、居所 【いどこ】、居どこ 【いどこ】

Question 268

べた

Answer 268

Na-adjective, Noun
1.covering; filled in; gapless; all over​　usu. as べたに
Noun - used as a prefix
2.complete; total　​before a noun
Na-adjective
3.cliched; clichéd; hackneyed; corny; predictable　​Colloquialism
No-adjective
4.plaintext　​Computer terminology
Noun
5.solid printing; solid typesetting​　Abbreviation,See also　べた組み
6.contact print　​Abbreviation,See alsoべた焼き
Other forms
ベタ

Question 269

ベタ惚れ／べたぼれ

Answer 269

Noun, Suru verb
1.(falling) deeply in love​
Other forms
べた惚れ 【べたぼれ】

Question 270

ベタ記事／べたきじ

Answer 270

Noun
1.insignificant article (in a newspaper)​
Other forms
べた記事 【べたきじ】

Question 271

ベタ褒め／べたほめ

Answer 271

Noun, Suru verb
1.high praise; rave review​
Other forms
ベタ褒め 【ベタほめ】、べた褒め 【べたほめ】、べた褒め 【べたぼめ】

Question 272

べたっと

Answer 272

Adverb
1.clingingly; (stuck) together; (pressed) all the way down; (attached) cleanly​
2.(flopping) down​
Other forms
ベタッと、ベタっと

Question 273

ベタ踏み／べたぶみ

Answer 273

Noun
1.flooring the gas pedal; pedal to the metal　​Colloquialism,See alsoべたっと
Other forms
ベタ踏み 【ベタふみ】、べた踏み 【べたぶみ】、べた踏み 【べたふみ】

Question 274

ベタ印刷／べたいんさつ

Answer 274

Noun

1.solid printing

Question 275

しっくり

Answer 275

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.exactly; nicely; to a tee​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Suru verb
2.to be fitting

Question 276

しっくり来る／しっくりくる

Answer 276

Expression, Kuru verb - special class
1.to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together

Question 277

突き合う／つきあう

Answer 277

Godan verb with u ending
1.to poke each other; to jab each other​
Other forms
突合う 【つきあう】、つき合う 【つきあう】

Question 278

法外／ほうがい

Answer 278

Na-adjective, Noun

1.exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate; extravagant; immoderate

Question 279

比重／ひじゅう

Answer 279

Noun

1. specific gravity; relative density​　Physics terminology
2. relative importance; weight

Question 280

指図／さしず

Answer 280

Noun, Suru verb
1.directions; instructions; orders; command​
Other forms
指し図 【さしず】
Notes
指し図: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 281

火傷／やけど

Answer 281

Noun, Suru verb
1.burn; scald　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
火傷 【かしょう】

Question 282

無性に／むしょうに

Answer 282

Adverb

1.very much; intensely; overwhelmingly; excessively; irresistibly; without any obvious reason

Question 283

生半可／なまはんか

Answer 283

Na-adjective, Noun

1.superficial; half-hearted; shallow

Question 284

愚図／ぐず

Answer 284

Noun, Na-adjective

1.dullard; indecisive person

Question 285

愚図る／ぐずる

Answer 285

Godan verb with ru ending
1.to grumble; to be unsettled; to grizzle　​Usually written using kana alone
Notes
愚図る: Ateji (phonetic) reading.

Question 286

愚図つく／ぐずつく

Answer 286

Godan verb with ku ending
1.to dawdle; to waste time doing nothing in particular　​Usually written using kana alone
2.to fret; to sulk; to complain​　Usually written using kana alone
3.to rain on and off​　Usually written using kana alone
Notes
愚図つく: Ateji (phonetic) reading.

Question 287

帳尻／ちょうじり

Answer 287

Noun

1.closing part of a balance sheet; balance of accounts

Question 288

帳尻を合わせる／ちょうじりをあわせる

Answer 288

Expression, Ichidan verb

1. to balance the accounts​
2. to make consistent; to make coherent

Question 289

真っ平／まっぴら

Answer 289

Adverb
1.(not) by any means; (not) for anything; humbly; sincerely​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
真平 【まっぴら】

Question 290

たんま

Answer 290

Noun
1.interrupting a game; time out　​Children’s language,See alsoタイム,poss. reversal of 待った
Other forms
タンマ

Question 291

たんまり

Answer 291

Adverb

1.quite a lot

Question 292

宥める／なだめる

Answer 292

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

1.to soothe; to calm; to pacify​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 293

強姦／ごうかん

Answer 293

Noun, Suru verb

1.rape; sexual assault

Question 294

極刑／きょっけい

Answer 294

Noun

1.capital punishment; death penalty; maximum penalty; ultimate punishment

Question 295

極端に走る／きょくたんにはしる

Answer 295

Expression, Godan verb with ru ending

1.to go to extremes; to go to excess; to go too far

Question 296

一朝一夕／いっちょういっせき

Answer 296

Noun

1.in a day; in a brief space of time​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 297

敏捷性／びんしょうせい

Answer 297

Noun
1.agility; nimbleness
Other forms
敏しょう性 【びんしょうせい】

Question 298

直向き／ひたむき

Answer 298

Na-adjective
1.earnest; single-minded​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
直向 【ひたむき】

Question 299

いいとも

Answer 299

1.sounds good; sure thing; no problem​　Colloquialism

Question 300

ゴリゴリ

Answer 300

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.with a scraping sound; with a grating sound; with a scratching sound​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
2.with force; hard; vigorously​ Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
3.forcibly (carry out); forcefully; in a pushy manner​ Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Na-adjective, No-adjective, Adverb, Suru verb
4.hard (e.g. food); stiff (e.g. clothing) ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
No-adjective, Na-adjective
5.inflexible; uncompromising; dyed-in-the-wool ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
No-adjective
6.hardcore; serious; genuine; bona fide; true; real​ Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,Colloquialism
Other forms
ごりごり

Question 301

鍼灸師／しんきゅうし

Answer 301

Noun

1.acupuncturist and practitioner of moxibustion

Question 302

専念／せんねん

Answer 302

Noun, Suru verb

1.absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)

Question 303

手当たり次第／てあたりしだい

Answer 303

Adverb, Expression
1.using anything one can lay one’s hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately​
Other forms
手当たりしだい 【てあたりしだい】、手当り次第 【てあたりしだい】、手あたりしだい 【てあたりしだい】、手あたり次第 【てあたりしだい】、手当りしだい 【てあたりしだい】

Question 304

手当／てあて

Answer 304

Noun, Suru verb
1.salary; pay; compensation; allowance (e.g. housing allowance); benefit; bonus　​esp. 手当
2.medical care; treatment​　esp. 手当て 
3.advance preparation　​esp. 手当て
Other forms
手当て 【てあて】

Question 305

発起／ほっき

Answer 305

Noun, Suru verb
1.proposal; promotion​
2.spiritual awakening; resolution​　Buddhist term,See also発心
Other forms
発企 【ほっき】、発起 【はっき】
Notes
はっき: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 306

もぐもぐ

Answer 306

Adverb, Suru verb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.mumbling; chewing one’s words​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.chewing (food)　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.squirming; wriggling​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
もごもご

Question 307

捥ぐ／もぐ

Answer 307

Godan verb with gu ending
1.to pluck (usually from a tree); to pick (e.g. apples)　​Usually written using kana alone
Notes
捥ぐ: Out-dated kanji.

Question 308

唾／つば

Answer 308

Noun, Suru verb
1.saliva; spit; sputum​
Other forms
唾 【つわ】、唾 【つ】、唾 【つわっぱ】、唾 【つばき】、唾 【つわき】、唾き 【つばき】、唾き 【つわき】
Notes
つわ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. つ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. つわっぱ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 309

瞬き／まばたき

Answer 309

Noun, Suru verb
1.blink (of eyes); wink​
2.twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)　​Only applies to またたき,Only applies to まだたき
Other forms
瞬き 【またたき】、瞬き 【まだたき】、瞬き 【めばたき】
Notes
まだたき: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. めばたき: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage

Question 310

晒す／さらす

Answer 310

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.)​
2.to bleach; to refine​
3.to rinse (vegetables); to soak​
4.to doxx; to dox; to make someone’s private information public without permission (esp. online)　​Colloquialism
5.to sentence someone to public humiliation　​Archaism,See also晒 さらし
Other forms
曝す 【さらす】

Question 311

ちんけ

Answer 311

Na-adjective
1.worst; poor and boring; uncool​
Other forms
チンケ

Question 312

ほかほか

Answer 312

No-adjective, Na-adjective, Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.comfortably warm; steaming hot (food); piping hot; glowing (with warmth)​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ホカホカ

Question 313

打ちのめす／うちのめす

Answer 313

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to knock down; to beat (someone) up　​ぶちのめす is usu. just kana
2.to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)​
Other forms
打ちのめす 【ぶちのめす】

Question 314

ぶら下がる／ぶらさがる

Answer 314

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb

1.to hang from; to dangle; to swing

Question 315

破ける／やぶける

Answer 315

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1.to get torn; to wear out; to be frustrated; to break​

Question 316

叩きつける／たたきつける

Answer 316

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to slap something onto; to dash (e.g. to the floor)​
2.to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)​
Other forms
叩き付ける 【たたきつける】、たたき付ける 【たたきつける】

Question 317

叩き上げる／たたきあげる

Answer 317

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb, Transitive verb
1.to work one’s way up​
Other forms
たたき上げる 【たたきあげる】、叩きあげる 【たたきあげる】

Question 318

叩き出す／たたきだす

Answer 318

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to begin to strike​
2.to kick out; to forcefully expel; to fire (someone)​
3.to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal​
Other forms
たたき出す 【たたきだす】

Question 319

叩き起す／たたきおこす

Answer 319

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to wake up; to rouse out of bed​
2.to knock on the door and wake someone​
Other forms
叩き起こす 【たたきおこす】、たたき起こす 【たたきおこす】

Question 320

叩き直す／たたきなおす

Answer 320

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to beat into shape​
Other forms
叩きなおす 【たたきなおす】

Question 321

叩き合う／たたきあう

Answer 321

Godan verb with u ending
1.to strike (each other); to come to blows; to fight (each other)​
2.to speak (to each other)​
Other forms
叩き会う 【たたきあう】
Notes
叩き会う: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 322

叩き返す／たたきかえす

Answer 322

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb

1. to knock back; to strike back​
2. to beat in revenge

Question 323

命拾い／いのちひろい

Answer 323

Noun, Suru verb

1.narrow escape from death​

Question 324

凧／とこ

Answer 324

Noun

1.kite

Question 325

てんとう虫／てんとうむし

Answer 325

Noun
1.ladybug (Harmonia axyridis); ladybird​
Other forms
天道虫 【てんとうむし】、瓢虫 【てんとうむし】、紅娘 【てんとうむし】、テントウムシ

Question 326

網戸／あみど

Answer 326

Noun

1.window screen; insect screen; mosquito screen; screen; screen door

Question 327

凄み／すごみ

Answer 327

Noun, No-adjective
1.ghastliness; dreadfulness; awesomeness; weirdness​
2.intimidation; menacingness; threateningness​
Other forms
凄味 【すごみ】
Notes
凄味: Ateji (phonetic) reading.

Question 328

収拾／しゅうしゅう

Answer 328

Noun, Suru verb

1.control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order​

Question 329

収拾がつかない／しゅうしゅうがつかない

Answer 329

Expression, I-adjective
1.out of hand; uncontrollable; out of control; messy​
Other forms
収拾が付かない 【しゅうしゅうがつかない】

Question 330

収拾がつかなくなる／しゅうしゅうがつかなくなる

Answer 330

Expression, Godan verb with ru ending
1.to get out of hand; to become uncontrollable; to boil over　​See also収拾がつかない
Other forms
収拾が付かなくなる 【しゅうしゅうがつかなくなる】

Question 331

言い切れない／いいきれない

Answer 331

Expression
1.I’m not so sure; I can hardly say with any finality that …​
Other forms
言いきれない 【いいきれない】

Question 332

きっぱり

Answer 332

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely; resolutely​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
キッパリ

Question 333

必携品／ひっけいひん

Answer 333

Noun

1.must-have; indispensable item; necessities

Question 334

必携／ひっけい

Answer 334

Noun
1.handbook; manual; vade mecum​
Noun, No-adjective
2.essential item; must-have

Question 335

のし上がる／のしあがる

Answer 335

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant​
Other forms
伸し上がる 【のしあがる】

Question 336

気高い／けだかい

Answer 336

I-adjective

1.sublime; noble; high-minded

Question 337

途轍もない／とてつもない

Answer 337

Expression, I-adjective
1.extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; preposterous; unreasonable​Usually written using kana alone
2.enormous; tremendous; extraordinary; monumental　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
途轍も無い 【とてつもない】

Question 338

賭博／とばく

Answer 338

Noun, Suru verb

1.gambling

Question 339

下す／くだす

Answer 339

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to make a decision; to draw a conclusion​
2.to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to pass a sentence; to give an order​
3.to let go down; to lower​
4.to do oneself; to do by oneself　​See also手を下す
5.to beat; to defeat​
6.to have loose bowels; to have diarrhea​
7.to pass (in stool); to discharge from the body​
Auxiliary verb, Godan verb with su ending
8.to do in one go; to do to the end without stopping​　after -masu stem of verb
Other forms
降す 【くだす】

Question 340

潜る／くぐる

Answer 340

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb

1. to go under; to pass under; to go through; to pass through​Usually written using kana alone
2. to dive (into or under the water)​　Usually written using kana alone,See also潜る もぐる
3. to evade; to get around; to slip past　​Usually written using kana alone
4. to survive; to surmount​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 341

監房／かんぼう

Answer 341

Noun

1.(prison) cell; ward

Question 342

悪しき／あしき

Answer 342

Noun
1.badness; evilness​
Pre-noun adjectival
2.bad; evil

Question 343

礼拝堂／れいはいどう

Answer 343

Noun
1.chapel; place of worship (esp. Christian)　​Only applies to れいはいどう
2.place of worship (esp. Buddhist and Shinto)　　​Only applies to らいはいどう
Other forms
礼拝堂 【らいはいどう】

Question 344

所持品／しょじひん

Answer 344

Noun

1.things at hand; personal belongings

Question 345

買収／ばいしゅう

Answer 345

Noun, Suru verb

1. acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; purchase​
2. bribery; buying off; corruption​

Question 346

買収工作／ばいしゅうこうさく

Answer 346

Noun

1.bribery scheme; acquisition maneuver​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 347

買収計画／ばいしゅうけいかく

Answer 347

Noun

1.purchasing plan; acquisition plan

Question 348

身分証／みぶんしょう

Answer 348

Noun

1.identification papers; ID​　Abbreviation,　See also　身分証明書

Question 349

身分証明／みぶんしょうめい

Answer 349

Noun

1.identification

Question 350

只管／ひたすら

Answer 350

Adverb, Na-adjective
1.intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one’s heart​Usually written using kana alone,　See also一向 ひたぶる
Other forms
一向 【ひたすら】、頓 【ひたすら】

Question 351

化かす／ばかす

Answer 351

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to bewitch; to confuse; to enchant; to delude​
Other forms
魅す 【ばかす】

Question 352

習性／しゅうせい

Answer 352

Noun

1. habit​
2. behavior; behaviour; trait; nature​

Question 353

繁吹き／しぶき

Answer 353

Noun
1.splash; spray​ Usually written using kana alone,See also　飛沫 ひまつ
Other forms
繁吹 【しぶき】、飛沫 【しぶき】

Question 354

幹部／かんぶ

Answer 354

Noun

1.management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons

Question 355

塵屑／ごみくず

Answer 355

Noun
1.trash; garbage; junk​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
ごみ屑 【ごみくず】、ゴミくず、ゴミクズ

Question 356

仇／あだ

Answer 356

Noun

1. foe; enemy; rival​
2. resentment; enmity; grudge​
3. harm; injury​

Other forms
寇 【あだ】、讐 【あだ】、賊 【あだ】、仇 【あた】、仇 【あたん】
Notes
あた: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. あたん: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 357

切り抜ける／きりぬける

Answer 357

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to cut one’s way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over​
Other forms
切抜ける 【きりぬける】

Question 358

手すり／てすり

Answer 358

Noun
1.handrail; railing; banister​
Other forms
手摺り 【てすり】、手摺 【てすり】

Question 359

下／もと

Answer 359

Noun
1.under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.)　​often のもとに or のもとで
2.under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath​
3.with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that …); in (e.g. the name of)　​in the form …のもとに
4.(somebody’s) side; (somebody’s) location​　See also元,usu. written 元
Other forms
許 【もと】

Question 360

どす黒い／どすくろい

Answer 360

I-adjective

1.darkish; dusky

Question 361

常緑樹／じょうりょくじゅ

Answer 361

Noun

1.evergreen tree​

Question 362

同棲／どうせい

Answer 362

Noun, Suru verb
1.cohabitation (usu. of a romantically involved couple); living together​See also同居

Other forms
同せい 【どうせい】

Question 363

飛沫／ひまつ

Answer 363

Noun
1.splash; spray​　See also　飛沫 しぶき
Other forms
飛まつ 【ひまつ】

Question 364

飛沫感染／ひまつかんせん

Answer 364

Noun

1.droplet infection​　Medicine, etc. term

Question 365

信心深い／しんじんふかい

Answer 365

I-adjective

1.deeply religious; devout; godly; faithful

Question 366

忌む／いむ

Answer 366

Godan verb with mu ending, intransitive verb
1.to avoid; to refrain from; to shun​
2.to detest​　Only applies to 忌む,Only applies to 諱む
Other forms
斎む 【いむ】、諱む 【いむ】

Question 367

忌むべき／いむべき

Answer 367

Expression

1.abominable; detestable

Question 368

抜き差し／ぬきさし

Answer 368

Noun, Suru verb
1.addition and deletion; taking out and putting in; plugging and unplugging​
2.making do; getting by; managing​　See also抜き差しならない,See also抜き差しならぬ
Other forms
抜差し 【ぬきさし】

Question 369

抜き差しならない／ぬきさしならない

Answer 369

Expression, I-adjective

1.be inextricably involved; be in a sticky situation​　See also抜き差しならぬ

Question 370

祝杯／しゅくはい

Answer 370

Noun
1.toast; congratulatory cup​
Other forms
祝盃 【しゅくはい】

Question 371

調書／ちょうしょ

Answer 371

Noun

1.protocol; written evidence; record (investigation, interrogation, etc.); preliminary memo; charge sheet

Question 372

引き金／ひきかね

Answer 372

Noun
1.trigger (of a gun, etc.)​
2.trigger (for something); immediate cause​ 
Other forms
引金 【ひきがね】、引き鉄 【ひきがね】、引鉄 【ひきがね】

Question 373

引き金を引く／ひきかねをひく

Answer 373

Expression, Godan verb with ku ending

1.to pull the trigger; to squeeze the trigger

Question 374

参謀／さんぼう

Answer 374

Noun

1. staff officer; military staff​
2. adviser; counselor; counsellor

Question 375

参謀本部／さんぼうほんぶ

Answer 375

Noun

1.General Staff Headquarters

Question 376

人望／じんぼう

Answer 376

Noun

1.popularity

Question 377

人望家／じんぼうか

Answer 377

Noun

1.popular character

Question 378

引っかく／ひっかく

Answer 378

Godan verb with ku ending, Transitive verb
1.to scratch; to claw​
Other forms
引っ掻く 【ひっかく】、引掻く 【ひっかく】

Question 379

引っ被る／ひっかぶる

Answer 379

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb
1.to take upon oneself; to pull (a thing) over one’s head​
Other forms
引っかぶる 【ひっかぶる】

Question 380

引っかき傷／ひっかききず

Answer 380

Noun
1.scratch; scratch mark​
Other forms
ひっかき傷 【ひっかききず】、引っ掻き傷 【ひっかききず】、ひっ掻き傷 【ひっかききず】、引っ掻き疵 【ひっかききず】、引っかき疵 【ひっかききず】、ひっかき疵 【ひっかききず】

Question 381

ひっかけ鉤／ひっかけかぎ

Answer 381

Noun
1.grappling hook; grappling iron​
Other forms
引っ掛け鉤 【ひっかけかぎ】

Question 382

引っ掻き回す／ひっかきまわす

Answer 382

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer)​
2.to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset; to meddle in​
Other forms
引っかき回す 【ひっかきまわす】、ひっかき回す 【ひっかきまわす】

Question 383

引っ抱える／ひっかかえる

Answer 383

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

1.to hold tightly; to hold firmly​　See also引っ

Question 384

界隈／かいわい

Answer 384

Noun, Noun - used as a suffix

1.neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity​

Question 385

許し／ばかし

Answer 385

Particle
1.approximately; about　​Usually written using kana alone,Colloquialism,See also許り
2.only; nothing but　​See also　許り
3.just (finished, etc.)　​See also　許り,after the -ta form of a verb
Other forms
許し 【ばっかし】、許 【ばかし】、許 【ばっかし】

Question 386

命知らず／いのちしらず

Answer 386

No-adjective, Na-adjective, Noun

1. recklessness; daredevilry; rashness​
2. long-lasting​　Archaism

Question 387

金塊／きんかい

Answer 387

Noun

1.gold nugget; gold bullion; gold bar; gold ingot

Question 388

ひっくり返す／ひっくりかえす

Answer 388

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to turn over; to turn upside down; to turn up; to turn inside out; to turn out​
2.to knock over; to tip over​
3.to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset; to reverse​
Other forms
ひっくり返す 【ひっくりがえす】、引っくり返す 【ひっくりかえす】、引っくり返す 【ひっくりがえす】、引っ繰り返す 【ひっくりかえす】、引っ繰り返す 【ひっくりがえす】、引繰り返す 【ひっくりかえす】、引繰り返す 【ひっくりがえす】
Notes
引繰り返す: Irregular okurigana usage. 引繰り返す: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 389

見極める／みきわめる

Answer 389

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)​
Other forms
見きわめる 【みきわめる】

Question 390

間髪／かんぱつ

Answer 390

Expression
1.immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment’s delay​Abbreviation,　See also　間髪を入れず かんはつをいれず
Other forms
間髪 【かんはつ】

Question 391

間髪を入れず／かんぱつをいれず

Answer 391

Expression
1.immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment’s delay​
Other forms
間髪を入れず 【かんぱつをいれず】、間髪をいれず 【かんはつをいれず】、間髪をいれず 【かんぱつをいれず】、間髪を容れず 【かんはつをいれず】、間髪を容れず 【かんぱつをいれず】
Notes
かんぱつをいれず: Irregular kana usage. かんぱつをいれず: Irregular kana usage. かんぱつをいれず: Irregular kana usage.

Question 392

船尾／せんび

Answer 392

Noun, No-adjective

1.stern of a ship

Question 393

持続力／じぞくりょく

Answer 393

Noun

1.durability

Question 394

切開／せっかい

Answer 394

Noun, Suru verb

1.incision; operation; section

Question 395

浮き輪／うきわ

Answer 395

Noun
1.swim ring; (rubber) swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; float​

Other forms
浮輪 【うきわ】、浮環 【うきわ】

Question 396

付近／ふきん

Answer 396

Noun, Noun - used as a suffix
1.neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity; environs​
2.approaching​　Obscure term
Other forms
附近 【ふきん】

Question 397

鴎／かもめ

Answer 397

Noun
1.common gull (Larus canus); mew gull​　Usually written using kana alone
2.gull (Laridae spp.); seagull
​
Other forms
鴎 【かまめ】、カモメ
Notes
かまめ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 398

面々／めんめん

Answer 398

Noun
1.every person; each one; everybody​
Other forms
面面 【めんめん】

Question 399

綿綿／めんめん

Answer 399

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.unbroken; endless; continuous​
Other forms
綿々 【めんめん】

Question 400

掻っ穿る／かっぽじる

Answer 400

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb
1.to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth); to clean out (ears)​Usually written using kana alone,　See alsoほじる
Other forms
掻っ穿じる 【かっぽじる】、掻っぽじる 【かっぽじる】

Question 401

便器／べんき

Answer 401

Noun

1.bedpan; chamber pot; urinal; toilet bowl

Question 402

海猫／うみねこ

Answer 402

Noun

1.black-tailed gull (Larus crassirostris)

Question 403

途切れる／とぎれる

Answer 403

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause​
Other forms
跡切れる 【とぎれる】

Question 404

薄っぺら／うすっぺら

Answer 404

Na-adjective, Noun

1.very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow

Question 405

シャバい

Answer 405

I-adjective
1.dangerous​　Slang,poss. from やばい
2.unsatisfactory; boring　​Slang,poss. from しょぼい
Other forms
しゃばい

Question 406

萎む／しぼむ

Answer 406

Godan verb with mu ending, intransitive verb
1.to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag; to deflate​　Usually written using kana alone

Other forms
凋む 【しぼむ】

Question 407

ぺちゃんこ

Answer 407

Na-adjective, No-adjective
1.crushed flat; flattened; squashed; flat-topped　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Noun
2.flat-chested girl　​Colloquialism,Manga slang
3.sound of a sticky rice cake sticking to something​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ぺしゃんこ、ぺっちゃんこ、ぺったんこ、ペッタンコ、ぺたんこ

Question 408

最適任者／さいてきにんしゃ

Answer 408

Noun, No-adjective

1.best qualified person; most suitable person

Question 409

ビニール袋／びーにるぶくろ

Answer 409

Noun

1.plastic bag

Question 410

切れっ端／きれっばし

Answer 410

Noun

1.scraps; cut end; cut-off piece​

Question 411

地中海／ちちゅうかい

Answer 411

Noun
1.Mediterranean Sea​
2.Mediterranean sea (oceanography)​
Place
3.Chichuukai​

Question 412

植民地／しょくみんち

Answer 412

Noun

1. colony​
2. (immigrant) community​　in Brazilian Japanese

Question 413

植民地主義／しょくみんちしゅぎ

Answer 413

Noun

1.colonialism

Question 414

植民地化／しょくみんちか

Answer 414

Noun, Suru verb

1.colonization; colonisation

Question 415

景観／けいかん

Answer 415

Noun

1.scenery

Question 416

景観権／けいかんけん

Answer 416

Noun

1.the right to a view

Question 417

切り立つ／きりたつ

Answer 417

Godan verb with tsu ending, intransitive verb
1.to rise perpendicularly; to tower steeply​
Other forms
切立つ 【きりたつ】、切りたつ 【きりたつ】、きり立つ 【きりたつ】

Question 418

無線機／むせんき

Answer 418

Noun

1.(wireless) transceiver; radio; walkie-talkie

Question 419

無線／むせん

Answer 419

Noun
1.radio (communication)​
No-adjective, Noun
2.wireless; not using wires　​Antonym:有線
Place
3.Musen

Question 420

無線通信／むせんつうしん

Answer 420

Noun

1.radio communication

Question 421

無線通信士／むせんつうしんし

Answer 421

Noun

1.radio communication operator​　See also無線通信

Question 422

無線操縦／むせんそうじゅう

Answer 422

Noun, No-adjective

1.radio-controlled (plane)

Question 423

無線方式／むせんほうしき

Answer 423

Noun

1.wireless system　​Computer terminology

Question 424

立体／りったい

Answer 424

Noun, No-adjective

1. solid body; three-dimensional object​
2. multi-storey car park　​Abbreviation,See also立体駐車場

Question 425

立体的／りったいてき

Answer 425

Na-adjective

1.three-dimensional

Question 426

計器／けいき

Answer 426

Noun

1.meter; gauge

Question 427

計器盤／けいきばん

Answer 427

Noun

1.dashboard; instrument panel

Question 428

筋金入り／すじかねいり

Answer 428

No-adjective, Noun
1.staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool​
Noun
2.metal reinforcement​　orig. meaning

Question 429

取り合い／とりあい

Answer 429

Noun
1.scramble; struggle​
Other forms
取合い 【とりあい】

Question 430

依怙贔屓／えこひいき

Answer 430

Na-adjective, Noun, Suru verb
1.favoritism; favouritism; partiality; prejudice; bias​　Usually written using kana alone,Yojijukugo (four character compound)
Other forms
えこ贔屓 【えこひいき】、依怙贔負 【えこひいき】、依估贔屓 【えこひいき】

Question 431

小屋／こや

Answer 431

Noun

1. hut; cabin; shed; (animal) pen​
2. small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; circus tent; booth​Only applies to こや
3. one’s own house​　Humble (kenjougo),Colloquialism,esp. しょうおく

Question 432

振りまく／ふりまく

Answer 432

Godan verb with ku ending, Transitive verb
1.to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to strew​
2.to lavish (money, charm, etc.)　​See also愛嬌を振りまく
Other forms
振り撒く 【ふりまく】

Question 433

奇想天外／きそうてんがい

Answer 433

Na-adjective, No-adjective, Noun

1.fantastic; bizarre; incredible; unbelievable​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 434

奇想天外より来る／きそうてんがいよりくる

Answer 434

Expression, Godan verb with ru ending

1.to think of something bizarre; to suddenly have a whacky idea

Question 435

奇想天外より落つ／きそうてんがいよりおつ

Answer 435

Expression, Nidan verb (upper class) with tsu ending (archaic)
1.to think of something bizarre; to suddenly have a whacky idea​　See also奇想天外より来る

Question 436

空前絶後／くうぜんぜつご

Answer 436

Noun, No-adjective

1.(so marvelous or horrible that it may be) the first and probably the last​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 437

噎せる／むせる

Answer 437

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
咽せる 【むせる】

Question 438

九死／きゅうし

Answer 438

Noun

1.narrowly averting death

Question 439

九死に一生を得る／きゅうしにいっしょうをえる

Answer 439

Expression, Ichidan verb

1.to have a narrow escape from death​　Idiomatic expression

Question 440

じたばた

Answer 440

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; flailing​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Suru verb, Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
2.to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 441

配線／はいせん

Answer 441

Noun, Suru verb

1.wiring

Question 442

精密／せいみつ

Answer 442

Na-adjective, Noun

1.precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close

Question 443

魂消る／たまげる

Answer 443

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1.to be astonished; to be flabbergasted; to be startled; to be amazed　​Usually written using kana alone,from たまきえる

Question 444

慈善事業／じぜんじぎょう

Answer 444

Noun

1.philanthropic work; charitable enterprise

Question 445

むんむん

Answer 445

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.stuffy; steamy; sultry​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ムンムン

Question 446

縁起／えんぎ

Answer 446

Noun

1. omen; sign of luck
2. origin; history; causation​
3. dependent arising; doctrine that everything has a cause and there is nothing that arises out of nothing​　Buddhist term,Abbreviation,See also因縁生起,orig. meaning

Question 447

梯子／はしご

Answer 447

Noun
1.ladder　​Usually written using kana alone
2.stairs​　Usually written using kana alone
Noun, Suru verb
3.going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)

Other forms
階子 【はしご】、梯 【はしご】、梯子 【ていし】、ハシゴ

Question 448

因果関係／いんがかんけい

Answer 448

Noun, No-adjective

1.consequence; causal relationship; nexus​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 449

弾倉／だんそう

Answer 449

Noun

1.magazine (of a firearm)​　See also回転弾倉

Question 450

貫通／かんつう

Answer 450

Noun, Suru verb

1. piercing; penetrating; perforating; passing through​
2. being well versed (in something)

Question 451

貫通銃創／かんつうじゅうそう

Answer 451

Noun

1.piercing bullet wound

Question 452

臍／へそ

Answer 452

Noun
1.navel; belly button　​Usually written using kana alone
2.protrusion or depression in the middle of an object​Usually written using kana alone,Only applies to へそ,　Only applies to ヘソ
3.center; centre; most important part; main point​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
臍 【ほぞ】、? 【へそ】、? 【ほぞ】、ヘソ

Question 453

へその緒／へそのお

Answer 453

Noun
1.umbilical cord​
Other forms
臍の緒 【へそのお】

Question 454

臍繰り／へそくり

Answer 454

Noun
1.secret savings; secret stash; money hidden away　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
綜麻繰 【へそくり】、ヘソクリ

Question 455

ぽっちり

Answer 455

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.very slightly; a little　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 456

高利貸し／こうりかし

Answer 456

Noun
1.usurer; usury; loansharking​
Other forms
高利貸し 【こうりかし】

Question 457

生前／せいぜん

Answer 457

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun

1.while alive; during one’s lifetime

Question 458

生前葬／せいぜんそう

Answer 458

Noun

1.funeral performed for somebody while they are alive; living funeral

Question 459

直々／じきじき

Answer 459

Adverb, No-adjective
1.in person; personally; directly​　usu. as 〜に
Other forms
直直 【じきじき】

Question 460

突き止める／つきとめる

Answer 460

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; to locate; to identify​
2.to stab to death​　Archaism,See also突き殺す
Other forms
突きとめる 【つきとめる】、突止める 【つきとめる】、突き留める 【つきとめる】

Question 461

居着く ／いつく

Answer 461

Godan verb with ku ending, intransitive verb

1.to settle down

Question 462

斎く／いつく

Answer 462

Godan verb with ku ending, intransitive verb

1.to worship; to enshrine

Question 463

慈しむ／いつくしむ

Answer 463

Godan verb with mu ending, Transitive verb

1.to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care

Question 464

囁き／ささやき

Answer 464

Noun
1.whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
私語 【ささやき】、囁き 【つつやき】
Notes
つつやき: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 465

浮上／ふじょう

Answer 465

Noun, Suru verb

1. surfacing; rising to the surface​
2. emerging; leaping into prominence​
3. rising (of rank)

Question 466

浮上高／ふじょうこう

Answer 466

Noun

1.flying height; head gap​　Computer terminology

Question 467

補強／ほきょう

Answer 467

Noun, Suru verb

1.reinforcement; strengthening

Question 468

補強証拠／ほきょうしょうこ

Answer 468

Noun

1.corroboration; supporting evidence

Question 469

補強筋／ほきょうきん

Answer 469

Noun

1.reinforcement bar

Question 470

破落戸／ごろつき

Answer 470

Noun
1.rogue; thug; hoodlum; punk; racketeer​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
無頼 【ごろつき】、ゴロツキ
Notes
破落戸: Ateji (phonetic) reading. 無頼: Ateji (phonetic) reading.

Question 471

火葬／かそう

Answer 471

Noun, Suru verb

1.cremation

Question 472

葬儀屋／そうぎや

Answer 472

Noun

1. funeral parlor (parlour); funeral home; undertaker’s​
2. undertaker; mortician; funeral director

Question 473

引っ込める／ひっこめる

Answer 473

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to draw in; to take in; to retract​
2.to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)​
Other forms
引っこめる 【ひっこめる】

Question 474

チラリ

Answer 474

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb
1.fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,See alsoちらっと
Other forms
ちらり

Question 475

ちらりほらり

Answer 475

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1. here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; sparsely​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word, See alsoちらほら
2. now and then; from time to time; occasionally　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3. lightly fluttering (of falling petals, leaves, etc.); swirling (in the wind)​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 476

打ち消し／うちけし

Answer 476

Noun
1.negation; denial; negative​　linguistics terminology
Other forms
打消し 【うちけし】、打消 【うちけし】

Question 477

給仕／きゅうじ

Answer 477

Noun, Suru verb
1.waiting on a table; serving (at dinner)​
Noun
2.waiter; waitress; waitperson; server; cabin boy; bellboy; page; pageboy​
3.office boy; office girl

Question 478

只管／ひたすら

Answer 478

Adverb, Na-adjective
1.intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one’s heart​Usually written using kana alone, See also　一向 ひたぶる
Other forms
一向 【ひたすら】、頓 【ひたすら】

Question 479

此れ迄に／これまでに

Answer 479

Adverb
1.before now; hitherto　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
此れまでに 【これまでに】

Question 480

文庫化／ぶんこか

Answer 480

Noun, Suru verb

1.publish in paperback

Question 481

胎教／たいきょう

Answer 481

Noun

1.prenatal care; antenatal training

Question 482

生身／なまみ

Answer 482

Noun, No-adjective
1.living flesh; flesh and blood​
2.physical body of Buddha or a bodhisattva​　Buddhist term,　Only applies to しょうじん
Other forms
生身 【しょうじん】

Question 483

遠心力／えんしんりょく

Answer 483

Noun

1.centrifugal force

Question 484

中世／ちゅうせい

Answer 484

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun

1.Middle Ages (in Japan esp. the Kamakura and Muromachi periods); medieval times; mediaeval times

Question 485

神風／かみかぜ

Answer 485

Noun
1.divine wind (esp. a typhoon thought to have protected Japan from a Mongolian invasion in the 13th century)​
2.kamikaze​　Only applies to かみかぜ
Other forms
神風 【しんぷう】、神風 【かむかぜ】

Question 486

生類／しょうるい

Answer 486

Noun
1.living things​
Other forms
生類 【せいるい】

Question 487

提唱／ていしょう

Answer 487

Noun, Suru verb

1.advocacy; proposal

Question 488

狂喜乱舞／きょうきらんぶ

Answer 488

Noun, Suru verb

1.boisterous dance; dancing wildly​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 489

白熱／はくねつ

Answer 489

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1. white heat; incandescence​
2. becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax

Question 490

収容／しゅうよう

Answer 490

Noun, Suru verb

1. accommodation; reception; housing
2. seating
3. custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment​
4. admission; hospitalization​
5. entering (e.g. in dictionary)

Question 491

齣／こま

Answer 491

Noun
1.frame (e.g. of film, panel in a comic, etc.)​　Usually written using kana alone
2.scene​　Usually written using kana alone
3.time block (e.g. of a class schedule)　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
コマ

Question 492

ぺてん

Answer 492

Noun
1.fraud; swindle　​From Chinese “bēngzi”
Other forms
ペテン

Question 493

ペテン師／ぺてんし

Answer 493

Noun
1.swindler; imposter; crook​
Other forms
ぺてん師 【ぺてんし】

Question 494

馴染み／なじみ

Answer 494

Noun
1.intimacy; friendship; familiarity​
Other forms
馴染 【なじみ】、馴じみ 【なじみ】
Notes
馴染: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 495

馴染み深い／なじみぶかい

Answer 495

I-adjective
1.extremely familiar; very well-acquainted
Other forms
なじみ深い 【なじみぶかい】

Question 496

なじみ客／なじみきゃく

Answer 496

Noun
1.regular (customer)​
2.client who frequently visits the same prostitute​
Other forms
馴染み客 【なじみきゃく】

Question 497

象る／かたどる

Answer 497

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb
1.to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to pattern after; to imitate
2.to symbolise​
Other forms
形取る 【かたどる】、形どる 【かたどる】、模る 【かたどる】

Question 498

震撼／しんかん

Answer 498

Noun, Suru verb

1.shake; shock

Question 499

鸚鵡／おうむ

Answer 499

Noun
1.(large) parrot (incl. the cockatoo)​　Usually written using kana alone,　See also鸚哥
Other forms
オウム

Question 500

オウム返し／おうむかえし

Answer 500

Noun
1.parroting back; repeating (something one was told) like a parrot　​oft. adv. as おうむ返しに
Other forms
鸚鵡返し 【オウムがえし】、おうむ返し 【おうむがえし】、鸚鵡返し 【おうむがえし】

Question 501

郵政省／ゆうせいしょう

Answer 501

Noun
1.(former) Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (now Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)​　See also総務省
Organization
2.Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications

Question 502

後日／ごじつ

Answer 502

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun
1.in the future; another day; later​
Other forms
後日 【ごにち】

Question 503

後日談／ごじつだん

Answer 503

Noun
1.sequel; later development​
Other forms
後日譚 【ごじつだん】

Question 504

後日物語／ごじつものがたり

Answer 504

Noun

1.sequel​　See also後日談

Question 505

一説／いちせつ

Answer 505

Noun

1.one theory (opinion); another theory (opinion)

Question 506

曰く／いわく

Answer 506

Noun
1.pretext; history; past; story

Adverbial noun
2.according to …; … says

Question 507

曰くありげ／いわくありげ

Answer 507

Na-adjective

1.meaningful; suggestive​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 508

曰く付き／いわくつき

Answer 508

Noun, No-adjective
1.with an interesting history (story); with a shady history; with circumstances that are difficult to explain​
Other forms
いわく付き 【いわくつき】

Question 509

曰く言い難し／いわくいがたし

Answer 509

Expression

1.It is hard to explain; It is hard to say

Question 510

観測／かんそく

Answer 510

Noun, Suru verb

1.observation; survey; measurement

Question 511

予備／よび

Answer 511

Noun, No-adjective
1.reserve; spare
2.preparation; preliminaries​
Other forms
預備 【よび】

Question 512

伝達／でんたつ

Answer 512

Noun, Suru verb
1.transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay; propagation; conduction

Question 513

伝達手段／でんたつしゅだん

Answer 513

Noun

1.means of communication; media of communication; organ of communication; tool of communication

Question 514

補佐／ほさ

Answer 514

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective
1.aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor​
Other forms
輔佐 【ほさ】

Question 515

左図／さず

Answer 515

Noun

1.plan which is shown on the left; left-most plan; map on the left (chart, graph)​See also右図

Question 516

司る／つかさどる

Answer 516

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb
1.to rule; to govern; to administer​
Other forms
掌る 【つかさどる】、司どる 【つかさどる】
Notes
司どる: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 517

被験者／ひけんしゃ

Answer 517

Noun
1.subject (of a medical experiment, etc.); test subject; trial subject; testee​Only applies to 被験者
2.examinee (of a full-body scan, etc.)​
Other forms
被検者 【ひけんしゃ】

Question 518

支障／ししょう

Answer 518

Noun

1.obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty

Question 519

支障をきたす／ししょうをきたす

Answer 519

Expression, Godan verb with su ending
1.to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay​
Other forms
支障を来す 【ししょうをきたす】、支障を来たす 【ししょうをきたす】

Question 520

情緒／じょうちょ

Answer 520

Noun, No-adjective
1.emotion; feeling
2.atmosphere; mood; spirit​
Other forms
情緒 【じょうしょ】

Question 521

曲集／きょくしゅう

Answer 521

Noun

1.collection (of musical pieces); studies; album; suite

Question 522

発端／ほったん

Answer 522

Noun

1.origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning

Question 523

暗闇／くらやみ

Answer 523

Noun
1.darkness; the dark​
Other forms
暗やみ 【くらやみ】

Question 524

周波数／しゅうはすう

Answer 524

Noun

1.frequency (esp. of waveforms)

Question 525

個々／ここ

Answer 525

Noun, No-adjective
1.individual; one by one; separate; each​
Other forms
個個 【ここ】、箇々 【ここ】、箇箇 【ここ】

Question 526

個々別々／ここべつ

Answer 526

Noun
1.each one separately​
Other forms
個々別別 【ここべつべつ】、個個別別 【ここべつべつ】

Question 527

個々に／ここに

Answer 527

Adverb
1.individually; separately​
Other forms
個個に 【ここに】

Question 528

個々人／ここじん

Answer 528

Noun
1.an individual; individual people​
Other forms
個個人 【ここじん】

Question 529

言及／げんきゅう

Answer 529

Noun, Suru verb

1.reference; allusion

Question 530

言い及ぶ／いいおよぶ

Answer 530

Godan verb with bu ending, intransitive verb
1.to refer to; to mention (e.g. theme)​
Other forms
言及ぶ 【いいおよぶ】

Question 531

大々的／だいだいてきに

Answer 531

Na-adjective
1.great; grand; extensive; large-scale​
Other forms
大大的 【だいだいてき】

Question 532

報じたように／ほうじたように

Answer 532

Adverb

1.as reported

Question 533

再三／さいさん

Answer 533

Adverb, No-adjective

1.again and again; repeatedly

Question 534

再三再四／さいさんさいし

Answer 534

Adverb, Noun

1.repeatedly​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 535

商標／しょうひょう

Answer 535

Noun

1.trademark

Question 536

商標登録／しょうひょうとうろく

Answer 536

Noun

1.trademark registration

Question 537

知事／ちじ

Answer 537

Noun, No-adjective

1.prefectural governor

Question 538

知事選／ちじせん

Answer 538

Noun

1.gubernatorial election; election of governor; gubernatorial campaign; gubernatorial race

Question 539

辿る／たどる

Answer 539

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb

1.to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)​Usually written using kana alone

Question 540

俗説／ぞくせつ

Answer 540

Noun

1.common saying; popular version; folklore; tradition

Question 541

脳梁／のうりょう

Answer 541

Noun, No-adjective

1.corpus callosum

Question 542

転換／てんかん

Answer 542

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover

Question 543

展観／てんかん

Answer 543

Noun, Suru verb

1.exhibit

Question 544

天漢／てんかん

Answer 544

Noun

1.Milky Way

Question 545

癲癇／てんかん

Answer 545

Noun

1.epilepsy; epileptic fit　​Medicine, etc. term,Usually written using kana alone

Question 546

癲癇持ち／てんかんもち

Answer 546

Noun

1.(an) epileptic　​Medicine, etc. term

Question 547

閃き／ひらめき

Answer 547

Noun

1. flair; flash　​Usually written using kana alone
2. insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.)​　Usually written using kana alone
3. waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 548

推論／すいろん

Answer 548

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.inference; deduction; induction; reasoning

Question 549

短絡的／たんらくてき

Answer 549

Na-adjective

1.simplistic (thinking, idea, etc.); hasty

Question 550

注釈／ちゅうしゃく

Answer 550

Noun, Suru verb
1.notes; comment; remark; annotation
Other forms
註釈 【ちゅうしゃく】

Question 551

図式／ずしき

Answer 551

Noun, No-adjective

1.diagram; graph; schema

Question 552

出来上がり／できあがり

Answer 552

Noun
1.completion; finish​
2.workmanship; result; outcome​
Other forms
でき上がり 【できあがり】、出来上り 【できあがり】

Question 553

血流／けつりゅう

Answer 553

Noun

1.bloodstream; blood flow

Question 554

片側／かたがわ

Answer 554

Noun

1.one side

Question 555

片側通行／かたがわつうこう

Answer 555

Noun

1.one way (traffic)

Question 556

優勢／ゆうせい

Answer 556

Noun, Na-adjective

1.superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance　​Antonym:劣勢

Question 557

例／ためし

Answer 557

Noun
1.precedent; example​
Other forms
様 【ためし】、例し 【ためし】
Notes
例し: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 558

項／うなじ

Answer 558

Noun

1. clause; paragraph; item​
2. argument​　linguistics terminology
3. term (of an equation)　​Mathematics
4. nape (of the neck)​　Archaism,See also項 うなじ

Question 559

機構／きこう

Answer 559

Noun

1.mechanism; organization; organisation

Question 560

神話／しんわ

Answer 560

Noun, No-adjective

1.myth; legend

Question 561

警鐘／けいしょう

Answer 561

Noun

1. alarm bell; fire bell​
2. warning; wake-up call

Question 562

つい

Answer 562

Adverb

1. just (now)
2. quite (near)
3. unintentionally; subconsciously; by mistake; against one’s better judgement (judgment)

Question 563

知覚／ちかく

Answer 563

Noun, Suru verb
1.perception; sensation; awareness
Other forms
智覚 【ちかく】

Question 564

知覚品質／ちかくひんしつ

Answer 564

Noun

1.perceived quality

Question 565

下図／したず

Answer 565

Noun

1.rough sketch

Question 566

工夫／くふう

Answer 566

Noun, Suru verb
1.scheme; device; scheming; devising; figuring out; coming up with; solving ingeniously
2.dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
Other forms
功夫 【くふう】

Question 567

工夫を凝らす／くふうをこらす

Answer 567

Expression, Godan verb with su ending

1.to exercise one’s ingenuity; to come up with an ingenious plan

Question 568

工夫／こうふ

Answer 568

Noun

1.labourer; laborer; blue-collar worker​　Sensitive

Question 569

方向付け／ほうこうづけ

Answer 569

Noun, Suru verb
1.directing; orienting; orientating; guiding; aligning​
Other forms
方向づけ 【ほうこうづけ】

Question 570

指数／しすう

Answer 570

Noun

1.index; index number; exponent (e.g. in floating-point representation); characteristic

Question 571

指数的成長／しすうてきせいちょう

Answer 571

Noun

1.exponential growth　​Computer terminology

Question 572

計測／けいそく

Answer 572

Noun, Suru verb

1.measuring; measurement

Question 573

直結／ちょっけつ

Answer 573

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.direct connection; direct link

Question 574

要領／ようりょう

Answer 574

Noun

1. point; gist; essentials; tenets; outline​ See also要領を得る
2. knack; trick; the ropes

Question 575

要領がいい／ようりょうがいい

Answer 575

Expression, I-adjective (yoi/ii class)

1.knowing how to swim with the tide; being good at dealing with things

Question 576

からっきし

Answer 576

Adverb
1.quite; utterly; (not) at all; completely; wholly; entirely; totally; altogether​
Other forms
からきし、からきり

Question 577

早計／そうけい

Answer 577

Na-adjective, Noun

1.over hasty; rash; premature

Question 578

遠ざかる／とおざかる

Answer 578

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb

1. to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to die away​
2. to be estranged

Question 579

採る／とる

Answer 579

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb

1. to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to decide on
2. to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to catch (e.g. insects)​
3. to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample)
4. to assume (an attitude)​
5. to take on (workers, students); to employ; to hire​
6. to draw in (e.g. water); to let in (e.g. light from a window)

Question 580

採るべき道／とるべきみち

Answer 580

Noun
1.course of action​
Other forms
とるべき道 【とるべきみち】

Question 581

定常／ていじょう

Answer 581

Na-adjective, Noun, No-adjective

1.regular; stationary

Question 582

終止符／しゅうしふ

Answer 582

Noun

1. full stop; period​
2. end　​See also　終止符を打つ

Question 583

光年／こうねん

Answer 583

Noun

1.light year

Question 584

均等／きんとう

Answer 584

Noun, Na-adjective, No-adjective

1.equality; uniformity; evenness

Question 585

遡る／さかのぼる

Answer 585

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to go upstream​　Usually written using kana alone
2.to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to; to make retroactive​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
溯る 【さかのぼる】、逆上る 【さかのぼる】、泝る 【さかのぼる】
Notes
逆上る: Out-dated kanji.

Question 586

凝縮／ぎょうしゅく

Answer 586

Noun, Suru verb

1. condensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.)​
2. condensation (of a vapour or gas)　​Physics terminology

Question 587

揺らぎ／ゆらぎ

Answer 587

Noun

1.tremor; fluctuation

Question 588

真空／しんくう

Answer 588

Na-adjective, Noun

1.vacuum; hollow; empty

Question 589

粒子／りゅうし

Answer 589

Noun

1.particle; grain

Question 590

まれに見る／まれにみる

Answer 590

Expression, Noun or verb acting prenominally
1.rare; extraordinary; singular
Other forms
稀に見る 【まれにみる】

Question 591

素粒子／そりゅうし

Answer 591

Noun

1.elementary particle; particle​　Physics terminology

Question 592

収縮／しゅうしゅく

Answer 592

Noun, Suru verb

1.deflation; contraction; shrinking; constriction

Question 593

一挙／いっきょ

Answer 593

Adverbial noun, Noun

1.one effort; one action

Question 594

一挙手一投足／いっきょしゅいっとうそく

Answer 594

Noun

1. one’s every action; every single move​
2. slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work

Question 595

挙動／きょどう

Answer 595

Noun, Suru verb

1.conduct; behavior; behaviour

Question 596

挙動不審／きょどうふしん

Answer 596

Noun

1.suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 597

まかり通る／まかりとおる

Answer 597

godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to go unpunished; to be tolerated; to be allowed; to be overlooked​
Other forms
罷り通る 【まかりとおる】

Question 598

注記／ちゅうき

Answer 598

Noun, Suru verb
1.annotation; commentary; explanatory note​
Other forms
註記 【ちゅうき】

Question 599

天体／てんたい

Answer 599

Noun, No-adjective

1.heavenly body; celestial body; astronomical object

Question 600

比例／ひれい

Answer 600

Noun, Suru verb

1.proportion

Question 601

相対性理論／そうたいせいりろん

Answer 601

Noun

1.theory of relativity​　Physics terminology,See also相対論 そうたいろん

Question 602

念頭／ねんとう

Answer 602

Noun

1.(on one’s) mind; heed

Question 603

念頭に置く／ねんとうにおく

Answer 603

Expression, Godan verb with ku ending
1.to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind​
Other forms
念頭におく 【ねんとうにおく】

Question 604

念頭に浮かぶ／ねんとうにうかぶ

Answer 604

Expression, Godan verb with bu ending
1.to occur to one; to cross one’s mind​
Other forms
念頭にうかぶ 【ねんとうにうかぶ】

Question 605

気圧／きあつ

Answer 605

Noun

1.atmospheric pressure

Question 606

気圧計／きあつけい

Answer 606

Noun

1.barometer　​See alsoバロメーター

Question 607

気圧される／けおされる

Answer 607

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle​
Other forms
気押される 【けおされる】、気おされる 【けおされる】

Question 608

必ずしも／かならずしも

Answer 608

Adverb

1.(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all​　with neg. sentence

Question 609

気化／きか

Answer 609

Noun, Suru verb

1.vaporization; vaporisation; evaporation

Question 610

気化熱／きかねつ

Answer 610

Noun

1.vaporization heat; vaporisation heat

Question 611

気化器／きかき

Answer 611

Noun

1. vaporizer; vaporiser​
2. carburetor; carburettor​　See also　キャブレター

Question 612

釣り合う／つりあう

Answer 612

Godan verb with u ending, intransitive verb
1.to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium​
2.to suit; to go well together; to be a good match​
Other forms
つり合う 【つりあう】、釣合う 【つりあう】

Question 613

平地／へいち

Answer 613

Noun
1.level ground; plain; flatland　​See also　山地
Other forms
平地 【へいち】

Question 614

冷却水／れいきゃくすい

Answer 614

Noun

1.coolant

Question 615

原理／げんり

Answer 615

Noun

1.principle; theory; fundamental truth

Question 616

原理主義／げんりしゅぎ

Answer 616

Noun

1.fundamentalism

Question 617

加圧器／かあつき

Answer 617

Noun

1.pressurizer

Question 618

浮遊／ふゆう

Answer 618

Noun, Suru verb
1.floating; drifting; suspension​
2.wandering (about)　​Archaism
Other forms
浮游 【ふゆう】

Question 619

塩素／えんそ

Answer 619

Noun, No-adjective

1.chlorine (Cl)

Question 620

不純物／ふじゅんぶつ

Answer 620

Noun

1.foreign matter; impurities

Question 621

下回る／したまわる

Answer 621

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb
1.to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under​　See also上回る

Question 622

樹氷／じゅひょう

Answer 622

Noun

1.frost covered trees

Question 623

考案／こうあん

Answer 623

Noun, Suru verb
1.plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception; invention​
Other forms
考按 【こうあん】

Question 624

凝固点／ぎょうこてん

Answer 624

Noun

1.hardening point; freezing point; congealing point

Question 625

等分／とうぶん

Answer 625

Noun, Suru verb

1.division into equal parts; equal parts

Question 626

便宜的／べんぎてき

Answer 626

Na-adjective

1.convenient; expedient; makeshift

Question 627

目盛り／めもり

Answer 627

Noun
1.gradations (on a ruler, thermometer, etc.); division; scale​
Other forms
目盛 【めもり】

Question 628

生身／なまみ

Answer 628

Noun, No-adjective
1.living flesh; flesh and blood​
2.physical body of Buddha or a bodhisattva​　Buddhist term,Only applies to しょうじん
Other forms
生身 【しょうじん】

Question 629

内側／うちがわ

Answer 629

Noun, No-adjective
1.inside; interior; inner part​　Antonym:外側
Other forms
内側 【ないそく】

Question 630

後遺症／こういしょう

Answer 630

Noun

1.prognostic symptoms; after-effect

Question 631

減圧／げんあつ

Answer 631

Noun, Suru verb

1.decompression

Question 632

嘸かし／さぞかし

Answer 632

Adverb

1.certainly; surely　​Usually written using kana alone,See also　嘸,See also嘸や

Question 633

増築／ぞうちく

Answer 633

Noun, Suru verb

1.addition to a building

Question 634

バケツ

Answer 634

Noun
1.bucket; pail​　バケツ sometimes given the ateji 馬穴 and 馬尻
2.skip　​Only applies to バケット
Other forms
バケット

Question 635

振り回す／ふりまわす

Answer 635

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to wield; to brandish; to flourish; to wave (about); to swing​
2.to display (one’s knowledge); to show off​
3.to abuse (one’s power)​
4.to manipulate someone​
Other forms
振りまわす 【ふりまわす】、振回す 【ふりまわす】

Question 636

ぶんぶん

Answer 636

Noun, Adverb
1.buzz; hum　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.shake; shaking​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ブンブン

Question 637

慣性／かんせい

Answer 637

Noun

1.inertia​　Physics terminology

Question 638

慣性系／かんせいけい

Answer 638

Noun

1.inertial system; inertial frame of reference　​Physics terminology

Question 639

向心力／こうしんりょく

Answer 639

Noun

1.centripetal force

Question 640

推進／すいしん

Answer 640

Noun, Suru verb

1. propulsion; drive​
2. promotion (e.g. of a government policy); furtherance; implementation

Question 641

成り立つ／なりたつ

Answer 641

Godan verb with tsu ending, intransitive verb
1.to consist of; to be made up of; to be composed of
2.to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be valid
3.to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on; to keep going
Other forms
成立つ 【なりたつ】

Question 642

仮定／かてい

Answer 642

Noun, Suru verb

1.assumption; supposition; hypothesis

Question 643

からすると

Answer 643

Expression

1.judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of

Question 644

配偶者／はいぐうしゃ

Answer 644

Noun

1.spouse; wife; husband; partner

Question 645

配偶者虐待／はいぐうしゃぎゃくたい

Answer 645

Noun

1.spousal abuse

Question 646

報復／ほうふく

Answer 646

Noun, Suru verb

1. retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retribution​
2. retorsion; retortion

Question 647

去勢手術／きょせいしゅじゅつ

Answer 647

Noun

1.castration (operation)

Question 648

去勢／きょせい

Answer 648

Noun, Suru verb

1.castration; enervation

Question 649

近親相姦／きんしんそうかん

Answer 649

Noun, No-adjective

1.incest

Question 650

強姦／ごうかん

Answer 650

Noun, Suru verb

1.rape; sexual assault

Question 651

幼少期／ようしょうき

Answer 651

Noun

1.(early) childhood

Question 652

不倫／ふりん

Answer 652

Noun, Suru verb, Na-adjective, No-adjective

1.adultery; immorality; impropriety

Question 653

一蹴／いっしゅう

Answer 653

Noun, Suru verb

1. flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; brushing aside​
2. beating easily; defeating handily​
3. a kick​　orig. meaning

Question 654

真っ向／まっこう

Answer 654

Noun
1.directly opposite; right in front​
2.middle of the forehead​
3.helmet front​
Other forms
真向 【まっこう】

Question 655

真向き／まむき

Answer 655

Na-adjective, Noun

1.earnest; singlehanded; face to face; straight ahead; just in front of

Question 656

真っ向法／まっこうほう

Answer 656

Noun
1.makko-ho (set of four exercises for general health)​
Other forms
真向法 【まっこうほう】

Question 657

性的指向／せいてきしこう

Answer 657

Noun

1.sexual orientation

Question 658

真面／まとも

Answer 658

Na-adjective, Noun
1.the front　​Usually written using kana alone
2.honesty; uprightness; directness　​Usually written using kana alone
3.decency; normality　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
正面 【まとも】

Question 659

席巻／せっけん

Answer 659

Noun, Suru verb
1.sweeping conquest; sweeping over; conquering; invading​
Other forms
席捲 【せっけん】

Question 660

遺物／いぶつ

Answer 660

Noun

1.relic; remains; memento

Question 661

象徴／しょうちょう

Answer 661

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation

Question 662

興行師／こうぎょうし

Answer 662

Noun

1.showman; show manager

Question 663

当てはまる／あてはまる

Answer 663

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true​
Other forms
当て嵌まる 【あてはまる】

Question 664

記述／きじゅつ

Answer 664

Noun, Suru verb

1.description; account

Question 665

既存／きぞん

Answer 665

Noun, No-adjective
1.existing​
Other forms
既存 【きぞん】
Notes
きぞん: Irregular kana usage.

Question 666

後日談／ごじつだん

Answer 666

Noun
1.sequel; later development​
Other forms
後日譚 【ごじつだん】

Question 667

後日に譲る ／ごじつにゆずる

Answer 667

Expression, Godan verb with ru ending

1.to keep (the matter) for another occasion

Question 668

実施／じっし

Answer 668

Noun, Suru verb
1.enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters); enactment

Question 669

手渡し／てわたし

Answer 669

Noun, Suru verb

1.personal delivery

Question 670

無作為／むさくい

Answer 670

No-adjective, Na-adjective, Noun

1.random; unintentional; unintended

Question 671

毛髪／もうはつ

Answer 671

Noun, No-adjective

1.hair

Question 672

大概／たいがい

Answer 672

Adverb
1.generally; mainly; usually; normally; mostly; for the most part
No-adjective, Adverbial noun, Noun
2.nearly all; almost all; most
Noun
3.gist; summary; outline; main idea​
Noun, No-adjective, Adverbial noun
4.staying within bounds; not overdoing (something); not getting carried away; not going too far; being moderate​　See also大概にする
Adverb
5.probably; perhaps; in all likelihood​
6.considerably; greatly; really

Question 673

大概にする／たいがいにする

Answer 673

Expression, Suru verb - irregular

1.to stay within bounds; to not take (something) to extremes; to not get carried away; to not go too far

Question 674

合致／がっち

Answer 674

Noun, Suru verb

1.agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance

Question 675

解離性同一性障害／かいりせいどういつせいしょうがい

Answer 675

Noun

1.dissociative identity disorder

Question 676

精神科医／せいしんかい

Answer 676

Noun

1.psychiatrist

Question 677

症例／しょうれい

Answer 677

Noun

1.case​　Medicine, etc. term

Question 678

名乗り／なのり

Answer 678

Noun, Suru verb
1.giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction​See also名ノリ
2.name readings of kanji​
Place
3.Nanori
Other forms
名告り 【なのり】、名のり 【なのり】、名乗 【なのり】、名告 【なのり】
Notes
名乗: Irregular okurigana usage. 名告: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 679

名乗り出る／なのりでる

Answer 679

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)

Question 680

名乗りを上げる／なのりをあげる

Answer 680

Expression, Ichidan verb

1. to give one’s name; to introduce oneself​
2. to announce one’s candidacy

Question 681

半ば／なかば

Answer 681

Adverbial noun, Noun, Noun - used as a suffix

1.middle; half; semi; halfway; partly

Question 682

半ば過ぎ／なかばすぎ

Answer 682

Noun
1.beyond the middle​
Other forms
半ばすぎ 【なかばすぎ】

Question 683

半ば眠っている／なかばねむっている

Answer 683

Expression, Ichidan verb
1.to be half asleep​
Other forms
なかば眠っている 【なかばねむっている】

Question 684

功名／こうみょう

Answer 684

Noun
1.great achievement; glorious deed; (gaining) fame; (earning) distinction​
Other forms
功名 【こうめい】

Question 685

功名心／こうみょうしん

Answer 685

Noun

1.ambition; aspiration

Question 686

でっち上げ／でっちあげ

Answer 686

Noun
1.fabrication; put-up job; trumped-up story; frame-up; hoax​
Other forms
捏ち上げ 【でっちあげ】、捏っち上げ 【でっちあげ】
Notes
捏っち上げ: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 687

引っ込み思案／ひっこみしあん

Answer 687

No-adjective, Na-adjective
1.reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn​
Other forms
引込思案 【ひっこみじあん】
Notes
引込思案: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 688

捏造／ねつぞう

Answer 688

Noun, Suru verb
1.fabrication; forgery; falsehood; hoax
Other forms
ねつ造 【ねつぞう】

Question 689

心的外傷／しんてきがいしょう

Answer 689

Noun

1.psychic trauma; psychological trauma

Question 690

心的外傷後ストレス障害／しんてき

がいしょうごすとれすしょうがい

Answer 690

Noun

1.post-traumatic stress disorder; PTSD

Question 691

吹き荒れる／ふきあれる

Answer 691

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate​
Other forms
吹荒れる 【ふきあれる】

Question 692

几帳面／きちょうめん

Answer 692

Na-adjective
1.methodical; precise; meticulous; scrupulous; regular; punctual​
Noun
2.wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it

Question 693

二面性／にめんせい

Answer 693

Noun

1.dual nature; bilateral character; two-facedness; two-sidedness

Question 694

訝しい／いぶかしい

Answer 694

I-adjective

1.suspicious; doubtful

Question 695

気配り上手／きくばりじょうず

Answer 695

Noun, Na-adjective
1.being good at thoughtfulness for others; thoughtful and considerate person​
Other forms
気くばり上手 【きくばりじょうず】

Question 696

優等生／ゆうとうせい

Answer 696

Noun

1.honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil

Question 697

人懐っこい／ひとなつこい

Answer 697

I-adjective
1.friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men​
Other forms
人なつっこい 【ひとなつっこい】、人懐こい 【ひとなつこい】、人なつこい 【ひとなつこい】

Question 698

外面／がいめん

Answer 698

Noun
1.outer surface; outward appearance; outside; exterior
No-adjective
2.outside; outer; outward; exterior; external​
Other forms
外面 【げめん】、外面 【そとづら】、外づら 【そとづら】

Question 699

外面的／がいめんてき

Answer 699

Na-adjective

1.external; superficial; outward; surface

Question 700

飽きっぽい／あきっぽい

Answer 700

I-adjective
1.easily bored; quick to lose interest; fickle; capricious​
Other forms
厭きっぽい 【あきっぽい】

Question 701

逆境／ぎゃっきょう

Answer 701

Noun

1.adverse circumstances; adversity​　Antonym:順境

Question 702

打算的／ださんてき

Answer 702

Na-adjective

1.calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested

Question 703

逃避／とうひ

Answer 703

Noun, Suru verb

1.escape; evasion; flight

Question 704

眉唾物／まゆつばもの

Answer 704

Noun
1.dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information​
Other forms
眉唾もの 【まゆつばもの】、眉つばもの 【まゆつばもの】

Question 705

棒状／ぼうじょう

Answer 705

Noun, No-adjective

1.cylinder or rod-shaped

Question 706

容器／ようき

Answer 706

Noun

1.container; receptacle; vessel; packaging

Question 707

袂／たもと

Answer 707

Noun

1. sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve　​See also袂を分かつ
2. vicinity (esp. of a bridge)
3. foot of a mountain; base of a mountain

Question 708

袂を分かつ／たもとをわかつ

Answer 708

Expression, Godan verb with tsu ending
1.to part from; to part company with; to split with; to break off relations with​See also　袂
Other forms
たもとを分かつ 【たもとをわかつ】

Question 709

集合的無意識／しゅうごうてきむいしき

Answer 709

Noun

1.collective unconscious

Question 710

遺伝／いでん

Answer 710

Noun, Suru verb

1.heredity; (genetic) inheritance

Question 711

人的／じんてき

Answer 711

Na-adjective

1.human; personal

Question 712

元型／げんけい

Answer 712

Noun

1.archetype

Question 713

賢人／けんじん

Answer 713

Noun

1. wise person; virtuous person; sage​
2. unrefined sake​　See also濁り酒

Question 714

春分／しゅんぶん

Answer 714

Noun

1.vernal equinox; spring equinox​　See also二十四節気

Question 715

秋分／あきぶん

Answer 715

Noun

1.autumnal equinox; autumn equinox; fall equinox​　See also二十四節気

Question 716

昼夜／ちゅうや

Answer 716

Noun, Adverbial noun, No-adjective

1.day and night

Question 717

昼夜兼行／ちゅうやけんこう

Answer 717

Noun

1.around-the-clock; (working) day and night​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 718

日の出／ひので

Answer 718

Noun

1.sunrise​　Antonym:日の入り ひのいり

Question 719

上辺／うわべ

Answer 719

Noun
1.exterior; surface; outside​　Usually written using kana alone
2.outward appearance; looks​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
上べ 【うわべ】

Question 720

北半球／きたはんきゅう

Answer 720

Noun
1.northern hemisphere​
Place
2.Kitahankyuu

Question 721

南半球／みなみはんきゅう

Answer 721

Noun

1.southern hemisphere

Question 722

気象庁／きしょうちょう

Answer 722

Noun
1.(Japanese) Meteorological Agency; JMA​
Place
2.Kishouchou

Question 723

四方／しほう

Answer 723

Noun
1.the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; all directions​
2.surroundings　​Only applies to しほう,Only applies to よほう
3.many countries; the whole world​　Only applies to しほう
4.all around; here and there​　Only applies to よも
5.square; quadrilateral; four-sided figure　​Only applies to しほう,Only applies to よほう
6.four sides (of a square)​
Other forms
四方 【よも】、四方 【よほう】

Question 724

豪雪／ごうせつ

Answer 724

Noun

1.tremendous snowfall; heavy snow

Question 725

降雨／こうう

Answer 725

Noun

1.rainfall; rain

Question 726

積雪／せきせつ

Answer 726

Noun

1.fallen snow; snow cover

Question 727

見舞う／みまう

Answer 727

Godan verb with u ending, Transitive verb

1. to ask after (someone’s health); to visit
2. to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune; to suffer an attack

Question 728

白書／はくしょ

Answer 728

Noun

1.white paper

Question 729

殊更／ことさら

Answer 729

Adverb, Na-adjective
1.intentionally; deliberately; designedly; on purpose​　Usually written using kana alone
2.especially; particularly​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
故 【ことさら】
Notes
故: Out-dated kanji.

Question 730

殊更めく／ことさらめく

Answer 730

Godan verb with ku ending, intransitive verb

1.to appear contrived; to seem unnatural; to appear forced​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 731

抜粋／ばっすい

Answer 731

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective
1.extract; excerpt; selection​
Other forms
抜萃 【ばっすい】、抜枠 【ばっすい】
Notes
抜枠: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 732

減収減益／げんしゅうげんえき

Answer 732

Expression, Noun

1.decrease in income and profit

Question 733

比率／ひりつ

Answer 733

Noun

1.ratio; proportion; percentage

Question 734

水産業／すいさんぎょう

Answer 734

Noun

1.fisheries industry

Question 735

病害虫／びょうがいちゅう

Answer 735

Noun

1.(insect) pest; insect carrying disease germs; insect causing damage to crops

Question 736

暑熱／しょねつ

Answer 736

Noun

1.heat of summer

Question 737

熱中症／ねっちゅうしょう

Answer 737

Noun

1.heatstroke

Question 738

脳卒中／のうそっちゅ

Answer 738

Noun

1.stroke; cerebral haemorrhage; cerebral hemorrhage

Question 739

熱中症／ねっちゅうしょう

Answer 739

Noun

1.heatstroke

Question 740

猛暑／もうしょ

Answer 740

Noun, No-adjective

1.heat wave; fierce heat

Question 741

野外／やがい

Answer 741

Noun, No-adjective
1.outdoors; outside; open air​
Noun
2.fields; outskirts; suburbs

Question 742

野外劇／やがいげき

Answer 742

Noun

1.pageant

Question 743

煽る／あおる

Answer 743

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb

1. to fan (oneself, flames, etc.)
2. to flap (in the wind)​
3. to instigate; to stir up; to incite; to agitate
4. to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something)​
5. to take a photo from a low angle​　See also煽り あおり
6. to tailgate​　See also煽り あおり

Question 744

呷る／あおる

Answer 744

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb

1.to gulp down (a drink); to slurp​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 745

循環器系／じゅんかんきけい

Answer 745

Noun

1.circulatory system​　See also　循環系

Question 746

直結／ちょっけつ

Answer 746

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.direct connection; direct link

Question 747

狭心症／きょうしんしょう

Answer 747

Noun

1.heart attack; angina pectoris

Question 748

梗塞／こうそく

Answer 748

Noun, Suru verb
1.stoppage; tightness; block​
Noun, Suru verb, Noun - used as a suffix
2.infarction (e.g. cardiac)​ Medicine, etc. term

Question 749

虚血性心疾患 ／きょけつせいしんしっかん

Answer 749

Noun

1.ischemic heart disease; ischaemic heart disease; coronary artery disease; coronary heart disease

Question 750

くも膜下出血／くもまくかしゅっけつ

Answer 750

Noun
1.subarachnoid hemorrhage; subarachnoid haemorrhage​
Other forms
蜘蛛膜下出血 【くもまくかしゅっけつ】、クモ膜下出血 【クモまくかしゅっけつ】

Question 751

持病 ／じびょう

Answer 751

Noun

1.chronic disease

Question 752

寒冷地／かんれいち

Answer 752

Noun

1.cold district; northern district

Question 753

農林水産省／のうりんすいさんしょう

Answer 753

Noun

1.Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; MAFF

Question 754

生育／せいいく

Answer 754

Noun, Suru verb

1.birth and growth; giving birth and raising; development; breeding

Question 755

体積／たいせき

Answer 755

Noun

1.capacity; volume

Question 756

氷床／ひょうしょう

Answer 756

Noun

1.ice sheet

Question 757

寄与／きよ

Answer 757

Noun, Suru verb

1.contribution; service

Question 758

諸島／しょとう

Answer 758

Noun

1.archipelago; group of islands

Question 759

浸食／しんしょく

Answer 759

Noun, Suru verb
1.erosion; corrosion　​Geology, etc. term
Other forms
浸蝕 【しんしょく】

Question 760

元来／がんらい

Answer 760

Adverb

1. originally; essentially; naturally; by nature; really; actually​
2. in the first place; to begin with

Question 761

サンゴ礁／さんごしょう

Answer 761

Noun
1.coral reef
Other forms
珊瑚礁 【さんごしょう】、さんご礁 【さんごしょう】

Question 762

滑走路 ／かっそうろ

Answer 762

Noun

1.runway

Question 763

埋め立て／うめたて

Answer 763

Noun
1.land reclamation​
Other forms
埋立て 【うめたて】

Question 764

窪む ／くぼむ

Answer 764

Godan verb with mu ending, intransitive verb
1.to cave in; to become depressed; to sink​
Other forms
凹む 【くぼむ】

Question 765

地盤沈下／じばんちんか

Answer 765

Noun, Suru verb

1. land subsidence​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)
2. decline in influence

Question 766

沈下／ちんか

Answer 766

Noun, Suru verb

1.sinking; subsidence

Question 767

国土交通省／こくどこうつうしょう

Answer 767

Noun
1.Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism​
Organization
2.Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Question 768

枯葉剤／かれはざい

Answer 768

Noun
1.defoliant
Other forms
枯れ葉剤 【かれはざい】

Question 769

数直線／すうちょくせん

Answer 769

Noun

1.number line (e.g. on a graph); real number line　​Mathematics

Question 770

姿勢を正す／しせいをただす

Answer 770

Expression, Godan verb with su ending

1.to straighten oneself

Question 771

有機物／ゆうきぶつ

Answer 771

Noun

1.organic matter

Question 772

燃焼／ねんしょう

Answer 772

Noun, Suru verb

1.burning; combustion

Question 773

身近／みぢか

Answer 773

Na-adjective, Noun

1.near oneself; close to one; familiar

Question 774

囲炉裏／いろり

Answer 774

Noun
1.sunken hearth; sunken fireplace
Other forms
居炉裏 【いろり】、囲炉裡 【いろり】
Notes
囲炉裏: Ateji (phonetic) reading. 居炉裏: Ateji (phonetic) reading. 囲炉裡: Ateji (phonetic) reading.

Question 775

感受性／かんじゅせい

Answer 775

Noun

1.sensitivity; susceptibility

Question 776

地下鉄サリン事件／ちかてつさりんじけん

Answer 776

Noun

1.sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway (March 20, 1995)

Question 777

因果／いんが

Answer 777

Noun
1.cause and effect; causality​
2.karma; fate​　Buddhist term
Na-adjective
3.unfortunate; unlucky; ill-fated

Question 778

因果関係／いんがかんけい

Answer 778

Noun, No-adjective

1.consequence; causal relationship; nexus　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 779

早期／そうき

Answer 779

Noun, No-adjective

1.early stage

Question 780

利権／りけん

Answer 780

Noun

1.interest; rights; concession

Question 781

天下り／あまくだり

Answer 781

Noun, Suru verb
1.retiring high-ranking government officials taking a lucrative job in a private or semi-private corporation​
2.command (from superior to inferior, government to private sector, etc.); order; imposition​
3.descent from heaven​　orig. meaning
Other forms
天降り 【あまくだり】

Question 782

生成／せいせい

Answer 782

Noun, Suru verb

1.creation; generation; formation; derivation

Question 783

構図／こうず

Answer 783

Noun

1.composition

Question 784

延々／えんえん

Answer 784

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.forever; endlessly; on and on
2.meandering; wandering; winding; sinuous; serpentine; zigzagging
Other forms
延延 【えんえん】、蜿蜒 【えんえん】、蜿蜿 【えんえん】、蜿々 【えんえん】

Question 785

仕立て／したて

Answer 785

Noun
1.tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation​
Other forms
仕立 【したて】

Question 786

濡れ衣／ぬれぎぬ

Answer 786

Noun
1.false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge​
2.wet clothes　​original meaning
Other forms
濡衣 【ぬれぎぬ】、濡れぎぬ 【ぬれぎぬ】
Notes
濡衣: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 787

早とちり／はやとちり

Answer 787

Noun, Suru verb

1.jumping to a wrong conclusion

Question 788

広報／こうほう

Answer 788

Noun, Suru verb
1.public relations; PR; publicity; information; publicizing
Other forms
弘報 【こうほう】、廣報 【こうほう】
Notes
廣報: Out-dated kanji.

Question 789

自治体／じちたい

Answer 789

Noun

1.municipality; local government; self-governing body; autonomous body

Question 790

環境省／かんきょうしょう

Answer 790

Noun
1.Ministry of the Environment​
Organization
2.Ministry of the Environment

Question 791

品目／ひんもく

Answer 791

Noun
1.item; commodity; list of articles​
Other forms
品目 【しなめ】

Question 792

内訳／うちわけ

Answer 792

Noun

1.itemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification

Question 793

端数処理／はすうしょり

Answer 793

Noun

1.rounding figures (e.g. to the nearest whole number)

Question 794

着色／ちゃくしょく

Answer 794

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.colouring; coloring; colorant

Question 795

混ざり合う／まざりあう

Answer 795

Godan verb with u ending
1.to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle​　See also混じり合う
Other forms
まざり合う 【まざりあう】

Question 796

主導／しゅどう

Answer 796

Noun, Suru verb

1.leadership; initiative; spearhead

Question 797

些と／ちっと

Answer 797

Adverb
1.a little bit ​Usually written using kana alone
2.a little while​
Other forms
些と 【ちと】、少と 【ちっと】、少と 【ちと】

Question 798

地理／ちり

Answer 798

Noun

1.geography

Question 799

ちり紙／ちりがみ

Answer 799

Noun
1.tissue paper; toilet paper
Other forms
ちり紙 【ちりし】、塵紙 【ちりがみ】、塵紙 【ちりし】

Question 800

塵紙交換／ちりがみこうかん

Answer 800

Noun
1.collecting waste paper (old newspapers etc.) and exchanging them for tissues​
Other forms
ちり紙交換 【ちりがみこうかん】、チリ紙交換 【チリがみこうかん】

Question 801

半端／はんば

Answer 801

Noun, Na-adjective
1.remnant; fragment; incomplete set; incompleteness​
Noun
2.fraction; odd sum​
Na-adjective, Noun
3.halfway; half-hearted; perfunctory​
4.irresponsible; foolish

Question 802

植林／しょくりん

Answer 802

Noun, Suru verb

1.afforestation

Question 803

間引き／まびき

Answer 803

Noun, Suru verb
1.thinning out; pruning; culling; curtailing; sub-sampling (e.g. video frames, signals)​
2.infanticide
Other forms
間びき 【まびき】

Question 804

間引き菜／まびきな

Answer 804

Noun

1.vegetable thinnings (for salad)　​Food term

Question 805

苗木／なえぎ

Answer 805

Noun
1.seedling; sapling; young tree​
Place
2.Naegi

Question 806

節目／ふしめ

Answer 806

Noun
1.turning point; critical juncture
2.knot (in a tree, etc.)　​Only applies to 節目
Other forms
フシ目 【フシめ】

Question 807

伐る／きる

Answer 807

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb

1.to cut down (e.g. trees)

Question 808

定期的／ていきてき

Answer 808

Na-adjective

1.periodic; regular; routine

Question 809

重機／じゅうき

Answer 809

Noun

1. heavy machinery; heavy equipment​
2. heavy machine gun　​Abbreviation,　See also　重機関銃 じゅうきかんじゅう

Question 810

重機関銃／じゅうきかんじゅう

Answer 810

Noun

1.heavy machine gun

Question 811

伐採／ばっさい

Answer 811

Noun, Suru verb

1.felling timber; cutting down trees; logging; lumbering

Question 812

角材／かくざい

Answer 812

Noun

1.squared timber; rectangular lumber

Question 813

端材／はざい

Answer 813

Noun

1.mill ends; lumber remnants; wood waste

Question 814

植樹／しょくじゅ

Answer 814

Noun, Suru verb

1.tree-planting

Question 815

国士／こくし

Answer 815

Noun

1.distinguished citizen; patriot

Question 816

面積／めんせき

Answer 816

Noun

1.square measure; size (e.g. of land); area; surface

Question 817

占める ／しめる

Answer 817

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

1. to occupy; to hold
2. to account for; to make up; to take up

Question 818

成り立つ／なりたつ

Answer 818

Godan verb with tsu ending, intransitive verb
1.to consist of; to be made up of; to be composed of
2.to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be valid
3.to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on; to keep going
Other forms
成立つ 【なりたつ】

Question 819

省資源／しょうしげん

Answer 819

Noun

1.saving resources

Question 820

陽光／ようこう

Answer 820

Noun

1.sunshine; sunlight

Question 821

即す／そくす

Answer 821

Godan verb with su ending, intransitive verb

1.to conform to; to agree with; to be adapted to; to be based on　​See also即する

Question 822

配合率／はいごうりつ

Answer 822

Noun

1.blending ratio; combination ratio

Question 823

誹謗中傷／ひぼうちゅうしょう

Answer 823

Noun, Suru verb
1.slander; calumny; defamation; libel; abuse​
Other forms
ひぼう中傷 【ひぼうちゅうしょう】

Question 824

包袋／ほうたい

Answer 824

Noun

1.file wrapper for a patent; correspondence about the status of a patent between the inventor and the patent office

Question 825

助長／じょちょう

Answer 825

Noun, Suru verb
1.promotion; encouragement; fostering; furtherance​
Noun
2.unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help

Question 826

呆れてものが言えない／あきれてものがいえない

Answer 826

Expression, I-adjective
1.astonished beyond words; speechless out of shock​　See alsoものが言えない ものがいえない
Other forms
あきれてものが言えない 【あきれてものがいえない】、呆れて物が言えない 【あきれてものがいえない】、あきれて物が言えない 【あきれてものがいえない】

Question 827

本末転倒／ほんまつてんとう

Answer 827

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective
1.failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one’s priorities backwards　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
Other forms
本末顛倒 【ほんまつてんとう】

Question 828

包装／ほうそう

Answer 828

Noun, Suru verb

1.packing; wrapping

Question 829

包装紙／ほうそうし

Answer 829

Noun

1.wrapping paper

Question 830

段ボール／だんーぼる

Answer 830

Noun
1.(corrugated) cardboard​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
ダンボール

Question 831

家電製品／かでんせいひん

Answer 831

Noun

1.consumer electronics; home appliances

Question 832

自動車／じどうしゃ

Answer 832

Noun

1.automobile; motorcar; motor vehicle; car; auto

Question 833

鎖状／さじょう

Answer 833

Noun, No-adjective

1.chainlike

Question 834

枯渇／こかつ

Answer 834

Noun, Suru verb
1.drying up; running dry​
2.running out; being exhausted; being drained​
Other forms
涸渇 【こかつ】

Question 835

原料／げんりょう

Answer 835

Noun

1.raw materials

Question 836

太古／たいこ

Answer 836

Adverbial noun, Noun

1.ancient times

Question 837

割り出す／わりだす

Answer 837

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to calculate; to compute​
2.to deduce; to infer; to conclude​
Other forms
割出す 【わりだす】

Question 838

木炭／もくたん

Answer 838

Noun

1.charcoal

Question 839

採掘／さいくつ

Answer 839

Noun, Suru verb

1.mining

Question 840

一向／いっこう

Answer 840

Adverb
1.completely; absolutely; totally　​See also一向に
2.(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least​　in a negative sentence
3.earnestly; intently; determinedly​
Noun
4.Jōdo Shinshū　​Abbreviation,See also一向宗

Question 841

二酸化炭素／にさんかたんそ

Answer 841

Noun

1.carbon dioxide

Question 842

収支／しゅうし

Answer 842

Noun

1.income and expenditure

Question 843

光合成／こうごうせい

Answer 843

Noun

1.photosynthesis

Question 844

林野庁／りんやちょう

Answer 844

Noun

1.Forestry Agency

Question 845

算出／さんしゅつ

Answer 845

Noun, Suru verb

1.calculation; computation

Question 846

太陽電池／たいようでんち

Answer 846

Noun

1.solar cell

Question 847

核融合／かくゆうごう

Answer 847

Noun

1.nuclear fusion

Question 848

電磁波／でんじは

Answer 848

Noun

1.electromagnetic wave　​Physics terminology

Question 849

可視光線／かしこうせん

Answer 849

Noun, No-adjective

1.visible ray

Question 850

補填／ほてん

Answer 850

Noun, Suru verb
1.compensating; making up for; supplementation​　See also　填補
Other forms
補塡 【ほてん】

Question 851

試算／しさん

Answer 851

Noun, Suru verb

1.trial calculation; preliminary calculation; estimation

Question 852

風潮／ふうちょう

Answer 852

Noun

1. tide; current​
2. tendency; trend

Question 853

導入／どうにゅう

Answer 853

Noun, Suru verb

1.introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation

Question 854

国別／くにべつ

Answer 854

Noun, No-adjective

1.by country

Question 855

都会／とかい

Answer 855

Noun, No-adjective
1.city​
Noun
2.Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly　​Abbreviation,　See also　都議会

Question 856

長距離／ちょうきょり

Answer 856

Noun, No-adjective

1.long distance; long haul

Question 857

送電／そうでん

Answer 857

Noun, Suru verb

1.transmission of electricity; electricity supply; power supply

Question 858

援助／えんじょ

Answer 858

Noun, Suru verb

1.assistance; aid; support

Question 859

汲み取り／くみとり

Answer 859

Noun
1.dipping up (night soil); scooping up​
Other forms
汲取り 【くみとり】、汲取 【くみとり】

Question 860

買いだめ／かいだめ

Answer 860

Noun, Suru verb
1.stocking up on; hoarding​
Other forms
買い溜め 【かいだめ】、買溜め 【かいだめ】、買だめ 【かいだめ】、買い駄目 【かいだめ】
Notes
買溜め: Irregular okurigana usage. 買だめ: Irregular okurigana usage. 買い駄目: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 861

搬入／はんにゅう

Answer 861

Noun, Suru verb

1.carrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking in​Antonym:　搬出

Question 862

日中／にっちゅ

Answer 862

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun
1.daytime; during the day
Noun
2.Japan and China　​Only applies to にっちゅう
Place
3.Nicchuu​
Other forms
日中 【ひなか】

Question 863

貯蔵／ちょぞう

Answer 863

Noun, Suru verb

1.storage; preservation

Question 864

冷暖房／れいだんぼう

Answer 864

Noun

1.air-conditioning; heating and cooling

Question 865

旧来／きゅうらい

Answer 865

No-adjective, Adverbial noun, Temporal noun

1.traditional; from ancient times; formerly

Question 866

水道局／すいどうきょく

Answer 866

Noun

1.waterworks bureau; water department

Question 867

汚物／おぶつ

Answer 867

Noun

1.filth (esp. excrement, feces, urine); muck; waste; garbage; dirt; dust

Question 868

工程／こうてい

Answer 868

Noun

1.process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work

Question 869

加味／かみ

Answer 869

Noun, Suru verb

1. seasoning; flavoring; flavouring​
2. addition; inclusion; taking into account

Question 870

台数／だいすう

Answer 870

Noun

1.number of large objects such as cars, computers, etc.

Question 871

正当／せいとう

Answer 871

Na-adjective, Noun

1.just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable; reasonable; legitimate; legal; lawful

Question 872

正当化／せいとうか

Answer 872

Noun, Suru verb

1.justification; warrant

Question 873

忠実／まめ

Answer 873

Na-adjective, Noun

1. diligent; hardworking; conscientious; sincere​　Usually written using kana alone
2. healthy; fit　​Usually written using kana alone
3. faithful; devoted​　Archaism,See also忠実 ちゅうじつ

Question 874

後者／こうしゃ

Answer 874

Noun, No-adjective

1.the latter　​Antonym:前者

Question 875

顕著／けんちょ

Answer 875

Na-adjective, Noun

1.remarkable; striking; obvious

Question 876

そよ風／そよかぜ

Answer 876

Noun
1.gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr​
Other forms
微風 【そよかぜ】、微風 【びふう】

Question 877

小まめ／こまめ

Answer 877

Na-adjective
1.diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
小忠実 【こまめ】

Question 878

作物／さくもつ

Answer 878

Noun

1.produce (e.g. agricultural); crops

Question 879

内分泌攪乱物質／ないぶんぴつかくらんぶっしつ

Answer 879

Noun

1.endocrine disruptor

Question 880

追従／ついしょう

Answer 880

Noun, Suru verb

1.flattery; sycophancy; adulation

Question 881

追従／ついじゅう

Answer 881

Noun, Suru verb

1.following (e.g. someone’s opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking; servility

Question 882

著す／あらわす

Answer 882

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to write; to publish​
Other forms
著わす 【あらわす】

Question 883

寄港／きこう

Answer 883

Noun, Suru verb
1.stopping at a port　​寄航 often refers to airports
Other forms
寄航 【きこう】

Question 884

不変性／ふへんせい

Answer 884

Noun

1.invariance　​Mathematics

Question 885

植物相／しょくぶつそう

Answer 885

Noun

1.flora (e.g. of a region)

Question 886

生息地／せいそくち

Answer 886

Noun

1.habitat; home (e.g. of the tiger)

Question 887

許りでなく／ばかりでなく

Answer 887

Expression

1.not only … but (also); as well as …​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 888

後世／こうせい

Answer 888

Adverbial noun, Noun

1.posterity; future life; life to come

Question 889

後世／ごせ

Answer 889

Noun

1.the next world; afterlife; life after death　​Buddhist term

Question 890

集団ヒステリー／しゅうだんひすてりー

Answer 890

Noun

1.mass hysteria

Question 891

定着／ていちゃく

Answer 891

Noun, Suru verb

1. sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; fixing; adherence​
2. becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; taking root
3. fixation (photography); fixing

Question 892

言い換える／いいかえる

Answer 892

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase​
Other forms
言いかえる 【いいかえる】、言換える 【いいかえる】、言い替える 【いいかえる】、言替える 【いいかえる】

Question 893

整然／せいぜん

Answer 893

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim; tidy; accurate

Question 894

変貌／へんぼう

Answer 894

Noun, Suru verb
1.transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance​
Other forms
変ぼう 【へんぼう】

Question 895

体毛／たいもう

Answer 895

Noun

1.body hair

Question 896

物議／ぶつぎ

Answer 896

Noun

1.public discussion; public criticism; controversy

Question 897

物議を醸す／ぶぎをかもす

Answer 897

Expression, Godan verb with su ending

1.to arouse criticism; to provoke; to cause a controversy; to give rise to hostile comment

Question 898

つつも

Answer 898

Suffix

1.even though; despite​　See alsoつつ,after the -masu stem of a verb

Question 899

一役買う／ひとやくかう

Answer 899

Godan verb with u ending

1.to take on a role; to take part

Question 900

史実／しじつ

Answer 900

Noun

1.historical fact

Question 901

呼応／こおう

Answer 901

Noun, Suru verb

1. hailing each other​
2. acting in concert; responding (to); sympathizing (with)​
3. agreement; concord　​linguistics terminology

Question 902

何時しか／いつしか

Answer 902

Adverb

1.before one knows; unnoticed; unawares　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 903

原人／げんじん

Answer 903

Noun

1.primitive man

Question 904

昇格／しょうかく

Answer 904

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.raising of status; promotion; advance

Question 905

旧人／きゅうじん

Answer 905

Noun, No-adjective

1.paleoanthropic man (e.g. Neanderthal)　​See alsoネアンデルタール人

Question 906

亜寒帯／あかんたい

Answer 906

Noun

1.subarctic zone

Question 907

容積／ようせき

Answer 907

Noun

1.capacity; volume

Question 908

北京原人／ぺきんげんじん

Answer 908

Noun

1.Peking man (Homo erectus pekinensis)

Question 909

順を追って／じゅんをおって

Answer 909

Expression, Adverb

1.in order; from start to end

Question 910

発掘／はっくつ

Answer 910

Noun, Suru verb

1. excavation; exhumation
2. discovery (e.g. new talent)

Question 911

件／くだん

Answer 911

No-adjective

1. the aforementioned; the said; (man, incident, etc.) in question; the above-mentioned; the aforesaid​　Usually written using kana alone
2. the usual

Question 912

落胆／らくたん

Answer 912

Noun, Suru verb

1.discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment

Question 913

雪男／ゆきおとこ

Answer 913

Noun

1.abominable snowman; yeti

Question 914

霊長類／れいちょうるい

Answer 914

Noun

1.primates

Question 915

霊長類学／れいちょうるいがく

Answer 915

Noun

1.primatology

Question 916

錚々／そうそう

Answer 916

Taru-adjective
1.eminent; prominent; distinguished　​Usually written using kana alone
2.ringing (of metal); resonant (of a musical instrument)　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
錚錚 【そうそう】

Question 917

眼窩／がんか

Answer 917

Noun, No-adjective
1.eye socket; orbit　​Anatomical term
Other forms
眼窠 【がんか】、眼窩 【がんわ】

Question 918

隆起／りゅうき

Answer 918

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1. protuberance; bulge; protrusion; projection; swell​
2. rise; uplift; upheaval; elevation

Question 919

隆鼻術／りゅうびじゅつ

Answer 919

Noun

1.cosmetic (plastic) surgery of the nose; rhinoplasty; nose job

Question 920

尖った／とがった

Answer 920

Noun or verb acting prenominally
1.pointed; sharp​　See also 尖る とがる
2.sharp (e.g. voice); on edge (e.g. nerves)　​See also尖る とがる
3.outstanding; cutting edge; superior​
Other forms
尖がった 【とがった】、尖った 【とんがった】、尖がった 【とんがった】、尖んがった 【とんがった】
Notes
尖がった: Irregular okurigana usage. 尖がった: Irregular okurigana usage. 尖んがった: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 921

解体／かいたい

Answer 921

Noun, Suru verb

1. demolition; taking down; dismantling; disassembly; taking apart​
2. dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up​
3. dissection (of a body)​　See also解剖

Question 922

固有／こゆう

Answer 922

No-adjective, Na-adjective

1.characteristic; traditional; peculiar; inherent; native; eigen-

Question 923

固有名詞／こゆうめいし

Answer 923

Noun, No-adjective

1.proper noun​　linguistics terminology

Question 924

歯向かう／はむかう

Answer 924

Godan verb with u ending, intransitive verb
1.to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy​
Other forms
歯向う 【はむかう】、刃向かう 【はむかう】

Question 925

視覚芸術／しかくげいじゅつ

Answer 925

Noun

1.visual arts

Question 926

すくみ上がる／すくみあがる

Answer 926

Godan verb with ru ending
1.to cringe with fear; to cower with fright; to be terribly afraid​
Other forms
竦み上がる 【すくみあがる】、竦みあがる 【すくみあがる】

Question 927

竦む／すくむ

Answer 927

Godan verb with mu ending, intransitive verb

1. to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.)​　Usually written using kana alone
2. to cower; to shrink in on oneself　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 928

氷河期／ひょうがき

Answer 928

Noun

1. glacial period; glacial epoch; glacial era; ice age​
2. tough period; drought (of opportunities, jobs, etc.)

Question 929

鑑定／かんてい

Answer 929

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal

Question 930

混在／こんざい

Answer 930

Noun, Suru verb

1.existing alongside (each other); mixture; intermingling

Question 931

断絶／だんぜつ

Answer 931

Noun, No-adjective
1.extinction; discontinuation; interruption
Noun
2.severance; rupture
Suru verb
3.to become extinct; to cease to exist​
4.to sever; to break off; to divide (between two things)

Question 932

並行／へいこう

Answer 932

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective
1.going side-by-side; going abreast​
2.running concurrently; occurring at the same time; keeping pace with
Other forms
併行 【へいこう】

Question 933

痕跡／こんせき

Answer 933

Noun, No-adjective

1.trace; traces; vestige; vestiges

Question 934

採集／さいしゅう

Answer 934

Noun, Suru verb

1.collecting; gathering

Question 935

農耕／のうこう

Answer 935

Noun

1.farming; agriculture; cultivation

Question 936

総人口／そうじんこう

Answer 936

Noun

1.total population

Question 937

土器／どき

Answer 937

Noun

1. earthenware​
2. unglazed (bisque-fired) earthenware　​Only applies to かわらけ

Question 938

石斧／せきふ

Answer 938

Noun

1.stone axe (ax)

Question 939

石臼／いしうす

Answer 939

Noun
1.stone mortar; millstone; quern​
Other forms
石うす 【いしうす】

Question 940

精巧／せいこう

Answer 940

Na-adjective, Noun

1.elaborate; delicate; exquisite

Question 941

磨製／ませい

Answer 941

No-adjective

1.made by grinding stone​　See also磨製石器

Question 942

主流／しゅりゅう

Answer 942

Noun, No-adjective
1.mainstream; commonplace​
Noun
2.main course (of a river); main stream

Question 943

灌漑／かんがい

Answer 943

Noun, Suru verb
1.irrigation
Other forms
潅漑 【かんがい】

Question 944

流域／りゅういき

Answer 944

Noun

1.drainage basin; catchment basin; river basin; watershed; valley

Question 945

河川／かせん

Answer 945

Noun

1.rivers

Question 946

神権政治／しんけんせいじ

Answer 946

Noun

1.theocracy

Question 947

王朝／おうちょう

Answer 947

Noun

1.dynasty

Question 948

沐浴／もくよく

Answer 948

Noun, Suru verb

1. bathing; washing one’s body or hair; ablution​
2. receiving a blessing　​Archaism

Question 949

多様／たよう

Answer 949

Na-adjective, No-adjective

1.diverse; varied​　Antonym:一様

Question 950

須弥山／しゅみせん

Answer 950

Noun
1.Mount Sumeru (believed to be the centre of the Buddhist world)​Buddhist term
Other forms
須弥山 【すみせん】

Question 951

取り巻き／とりまき

Answer 951

Noun
1.followers; hangers-on​
Other forms
取巻き 【とりまき】

Question 952

勾配／こうばい

Answer 952

Noun

1. slope; incline; gradient; grade; pitch​
2. slope (of a linear function)　​Mathematics,See also傾き
3. gradient (vector calculus)　​Mathematics,Physics terminology

Question 953

聳える／そびえる

Answer 953

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1.to rise; to tower; to soar​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 954

長方形／ちょうほうけい

Answer 954

Noun, No-adjective

1.rectangle; oblong

Question 955

新約聖書／しんやくせいしょ

Answer 955

Noun

1.New Testament

Question 956

汚名／おめい

Answer 956

Noun

1.stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy

Question 957

汚名をそそぐ／おめいをそそぐ

Answer 957

Expression, Godan verb with gu ending
1.to clear one’s name　​See also濯ぐ すすぐ
Other forms
汚名を雪ぐ 【おめいをそそぐ】、汚名を濯ぐ 【おめいをそそぐ】、汚名を雪ぐ 【おめいをすすぐ】、汚名をすすぐ 【おめいをすすぐ】、汚名を濯ぐ 【おめいをすすぐ】

Question 958

火炙り／ひあぶり

Answer 958

Noun
1.burning at the stake; burning to death​
Other forms
火焙り 【ひあぶり】、火あぶり 【ひあぶり】

Question 959

王室／おうしつ

Answer 959

Noun

1.royal family

Question 960

嘲笑／ちょうしょう

Answer 960

Noun, Suru verb
1.scorn; sneer​
Other forms
ちょう笑 【ちょうしょう】

Question 961

あざ笑う／あざわらう

Answer 961

Godan verb with u ending, Transitive verb
1.to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at​See also嘲笑 ちょうしょう,See alsoせせら笑う せせらわらう
Other forms
嘲笑う 【あざわらう】、嘲う 【あざわらう】
Notes
嘲う: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 962

せせら笑い／せせらわらい

Answer 962

Noun
1.sardonic laugh; scornful smile​
Other forms
嘲笑い 【せせらわらい】、冷笑い 【せせらわらい】

Question 963

世相／せそう

Answer 963

Noun

1.social conditions; phase of life; (sign of) the times; state of society

Question 964

締め上げる／しめあげる

Answer 964

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to screw up; to put the screws on (a person)​
2.to constrict (someone, something)​
Other forms
絞め上げる 【しめあげる】

Question 965

十二分／じゅうにぶん

Answer 965

Na-adjective, Noun

1.more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive​　See also十分 じゅうぶん

Question 966

忽然／こつぜん

Answer 966

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.sudden; abrupt; unexpected​
Other forms
こつ然 【こつぜん】

Question 967

創始／そうし

Answer 967

Noun, Suru verb

1.creation; founding; initiating

Question 968

服属／ふくぞく

Answer 968

Noun, Suru verb

1.a follower; yield allegiance to

Question 969

編制／へんせい

Answer 969

Noun, Suru verb

1.organization; organisation; forming

Question 970

停泊／ていはく

Answer 970

Noun, Suru verb
1.anchorage; anchoring; mooring​
Other forms
碇泊 【ていはく】

Question 971

実しやか／まことしやか

Answer 971

Na-adjective
1.plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. of a lie); specious; truthy​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
真しやか 【まことしやか】、誠しやか 【まことしやか】

Question 972

然許り／さばかり

Answer 972

Adverb
1.to that degree; that much　​Usually written using kana alone
2.a lot; very much　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
然ばかり 【さばかり】

Question 973

漱ぐ／くちすすぐ

Answer 973

Godan verb with gu ending, intransitive verb
1.to gargle; to rinse (the mouth)​
Other forms
嗽ぐ 【くちすすぐ】

Question 974

遠征軍／えんせいぐん

Answer 974

Noun

1.expeditionary force

Question 975

官軍／かんぐん

Answer 975

Noun

1.government forces; loyalist army

Question 976

統率／とうそつ

Answer 976

Noun, Suru verb

1.command; lead; generalship; leadership

Question 977

帰還不能限界点／きかんふのうげんかいてん

Answer 977

Noun

1.the point of no return

Question 978

溺死／できし

Answer 978

Noun, Suru verb

1.death by drowning

Question 979

将兵／しょうへい

Answer 979

Noun

1.officers and men

Question 980

死骸／しがい

Answer 980

Noun
1.(dead) body; corpse; carcass; remains​
Other forms
屍骸 【しがい】、死がい 【しがい】

Question 981

打ち寄せる／うちよせる

Answer 981

Ichidan verb

1.to break onto (shore); to wash ashore; to attack

Question 982

屍／しかばね

Answer 982

Noun
1.corpse​
2.kanji "corpse" radical​　Only applies to しかばね,Only applies to かばね,See also尸冠
Other forms
屍 【かばね】、屍 【し】、尸 【しかばね】、尸 【かばね】、尸 【し】

Question 983

潮汐／ちょうせき

Answer 983

Noun, No-adjective

1.tide

Question 984

累々／るいるい

Answer 984

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.in heaps​
Other forms
累累 【るいるい】

Question 985

調伏／ちょうぶく

Answer 985

Noun, Suru verb
1.curse; exorcism​
Other forms
調伏 【じょうぶく】

Question 986

祈願／きがん

Answer 986

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.prayer; supplication

Question 987

公家／くげ

Answer 987

Noun
1.court noble; nobility　​Only applies to くげ
2.Imperial Court
Other forms
公家 【こうか】、公家 【こうけ】

Question 988

追い払う／おいはらう

Answer 988

Godan verb with u ending, Transitive verb
1.to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse​
Other forms
追いはらう 【おいはらう】、追払う 【おいはらう】、追い払う 【おいぱらう】、追払う 【おいぱらう】

Question 989

翌年／よくねん

Answer 989

Temporal noun
1.following year​
Other forms
翌年 【よくとし】

Question 990

萌芽／ほうが

Answer 990

Noun, Suru verb
1.germination; germ; sprout; bud; sign​
Other forms
萠芽 【ほうが】

Question 991

元年／がんねん

Answer 991

Noun

1. first year (of an imperial era)​
2. year something (important) first happened or began

Question 992

建治／けんじ

Answer 992

Noun

1.Kenji era (1275.4.25-1278.2.29)

Question 993

さつま芋／さつまいも

Answer 993

Noun
1.sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
薩摩芋 【さつまいも】、甘薯 【さつまいも】、甘藷 【さつまいも】、甘薯 【かんしょ】、甘藷 【かんしょ】、サツマイモ

Question 994

加護／かご

Answer 994

Noun, Suru verb

1.divine protection

Question 995

観念／かんねん

Answer 995

Noun
1.idea; notion; concept; conception
2.sense (e.g. of duty) 
Noun, Suru verb
3.resignation; preparedness; acceptance
4.observation and contemplation; meditation　​Buddhist term

Question 996

勃発／ぼっぱつ

Answer 996

Noun, Suru verb
1.outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence​
Other forms
ぼっ発 【ぼっぱつ】

Question 997

勃起／ぼっき

Answer 997

Noun, Suru verb

1.erection (usu. penis); standing erect; stiffening

Question 998

熟練／じゅくれん

Answer 998

Noun or verb acting prenominally

1.experienced; skilled; proficient

Question 999

塗れる／まみれる

Answer 999

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to be smeared; to be covered　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
塗れる 【まぶれる】
Notes
まぶれる: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1000

火縄銃／ひなわじゅう

Answer 1000

Noun

1.matchlock; arquebus

Question 1001

跪く／ひざまずく

Answer 1001

Godan verb with ku ending, intransitive verb
1.to kneel​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
跪く 【ひざまづく】

Question 1002

通説／つうせつ

Answer 1002

Noun

1.prevailing view; common opinion; commonly accepted theory

Question 1003

挺／ちょう

Answer 1003

Counter
1.counter for long and narrow things such as guns, scissors, spades, hoes, inksticks, palanquins, candles, jinrikishas, shamisen, oars, etc.​
Other forms
梃 【ちょう】

Question 1004

虚構／きょこう

Answer 1004

Noun
1.fiction; fabrication; concoction
No-adjective
2.fictitious; fictional; imaginary

Question 1005

明記／めいき

Answer 1005

Noun, Suru verb

1.clear writing; specification

Question 1006

末期／まっき

Answer 1006

Noun
1.closing years (period, days); last stage; end stage; end-of-life (care, decision making, etc.)​
Noun or verb acting prenominally
2.terminal (e.g. cancer, disease, etc.); final​
Other forms
末季 【まっき】

Question 1007

自筆／じひつ

Answer 1007

Noun, No-adjective

1.one’s own handwriting; autograph; holograph

Question 1008

初期／しょき

Answer 1008

Noun, No-adjective

1. early (days); initial stage
2. initial​　Computer terminology,See also初期化

Question 1009

足軽／あしがる

Answer 1009

Noun

1.common foot soldier (feudal Japan); samurai of the lowest rank

Question 1010

足軽大将／あしがるたいしょう

Answer 1010

Noun

1.samurai in command of a troop of foot soldiers

Question 1011

軽輩／けいはい

Answer 1011

Noun

1.underling

Question 1012

具足／ぐそく

Answer 1012

Noun, Suru verb
1.completeness; being fully equipped​
Noun, Noun or verb acting prenominally
2.armor; armour; coat of mail

Question 1013

火皿／ひさら

Answer 1013

Noun

1.fire grate; chafing dish; pipe bowl

Question 1014

引火／いんか

Answer 1014

Noun, Suru verb

1.ignition; catching fire

Question 1015

密集／みっしゅ

Answer 1015

Noun, Suru verb

1.crowding together; clustering together; close formation; swarm

Question 1016

進軍／しんぐん

Answer 1016

Noun, Suru verb

1.march; advance

Question 1017

推し／おし

Answer 1017

Noun, No-adjective, Noun - used as a suffix
1.being a fan of; being a supporter of; pushing for​　Colloquialism,See also推す
Noun
2.one’s favourite (member of an idol group, character in an anime, player in a team, etc.)　​Slang

Question 1018

推し量る／おしはかる

Answer 1018

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb
1.to guess; to conjecture; to surmise​
Other forms
推し測る 【おしはかる】、推しはかる 【おしはかる】、推し計る 【おしはかる】、推量る 【おしはかる】、推測る 【おしはかる】

Question 1019

推して知るべし／おしてしるべし

Answer 1019

Expression

1.can be easily guessed

Question 1020

押し立てる／おしたてる

Answer 1020

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to set up; to raise​
2.to nominate; to choose as a representative​
3.to push; to shove​
Other forms
押したてる 【おしたてる】、押立てる 【おしたてる】、推し立てる 【おしたてる】

Question 1021

兵衛／ひょうえ

Answer 1021

Noun

1.middle palace guard (ritsuryo system)

Question 1022

打ち立てる／うちたてる

Answer 1022

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to establish; to formulate​
Other forms
打ちたてる 【うちたてる】、うち立てる 【うちたてる】

Question 1023

一堂／いちどう

Answer 1023

Noun

1. one building (hall, temple, shrine, room)​
2. same room; same place; same building

Question 1024

一堂に会する／いちどうにかいする

Answer 1024

Expression, Suru verb - special class
1.to assemble (in a hall); to meet together (in a room)

Question 1025

蹴散らす／けちらす

Answer 1025

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb

1. to kick about; to kick around​
2. to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout

Question 1026

波状攻撃／はじょうこうげき

Answer 1026

Noun

1.attacking in waves

Question 1027

潰走／かいそう

Answer 1027

Noun, Suru verb
1.rout; stampede​
Other forms
壊走 【かいそう】

Question 1028

興す／おこす

Answer 1028

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb

1. to vitalize (e.g. an industry); to invigorate; to energize; to revive; to promote; to make prosperous​
2. to establish (e.g. a company); to build up; to set up; to launch; to commence​See also起こす

Question 1029

遣わす／つかわす

Answer 1029

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to send; to dispatch; to despatch​
Godan verb with su ending, Auxiliary verb
2.to bestow (favour, etc.); to grant (e.g. pardon)​　Usually written using kana alone,after て form, slightly pompous
Other forms
使わす 【つかわす】

Question 1030

諸説／しょせつ

Answer 1030

Noun

1. various opinions; various theories​
2. various rumors (rumours)

Question 1031

放牧／ほうぼく

Answer 1031

Noun, Suru verb

1.pasturage; grazing

Question 1032

流布／るふ

Answer 1032

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.circulation; dissemination

Question 1033

不躾／ぶしつけ

Answer 1033

Na-adjective, Noun
1.ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt​
Other forms
不仕付け 【ぶしつけ】、無躾 【ぶしつけ】

Question 1034

ゆとり世代／ゆとりせだい

Answer 1034

Noun
1.generation of students educated under the “pressure-free” system (from the late 1970s onward)​　See alsoゆとり教育 ゆとりきょういく

Question 1035

到達／とうたつ

Answer 1035

Noun, Suru verb

1.reaching; attaining; arrival

Question 1036

先住民／せんじゅうみん

Answer 1036

Noun, No-adjective

1.indigenous people; native people; aborigines

Question 1037

助手／じょうしゅ

Answer 1037

Noun
1.assistant; helper​
2.assistant (to a professor)​　Only applies to じょしゅ
Other forms
助手 【すけて】
Notes
すけて: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1038

受理／じゅり

Answer 1038

Noun, Suru verb

1.acceptance

Question 1039

試作品／しさくひん

Answer 1039

Noun

1.trial product; prototype model

Question 1040

蛍光灯／けいこうとう

Answer 1040

Noun
1.fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light
2.person who is slow to react; someone slow on the uptake
Other forms
蛍光燈 【けいこうとう】、螢光灯 【けいこうとう】、螢光燈 【けいこうとう】
Notes
蛍光燈: Out-dated kanji. 螢光灯: Out-dated kanji. 螢光燈: Out-dated kanji.

Question 1041

木綿糸／もめんいと

Answer 1041

Noun

1.cotton thread

Question 1042

灯る／ともる

Answer 1042

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning​
Other forms
灯る 【とぼる】、点る 【ともる】、点る 【とぼる】、燈る 【ともる】、燈る 【とぼる】
Notes
燈る: Out-dated kanji. 燈る: Out-dated kanji.

Question 1043

土台／どだい

Answer 1043

Noun
1.foundation; base; basis​
Adverb
2.from the beginning; from the outset; by nature​　See also元々,often in negative contexts

Question 1044

着手／ちゃくしゅ

Answer 1044

Suru verb
1.to start work (on); to undertake
2.to start committing a crime​　Law, etc. term,also 著手
Noun
3.embarkation; launch

Question 1045

失効／しっこう

Answer 1045

Noun, Suru verb

1.lapse; abatement; invalidation; expiration; expiry; becoming void

Question 1046

名声／めせい

Answer 1046

Noun

1.fame; reputation; renown

Question 1047

名声赫々／めいせいかっかく

Answer 1047

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.of great renown; highly illustrious; at the zenith of one’s fame　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
Other forms
名声赫々 【めいせいかくかく】、名声赫赫 【めいせいかっかく】、名声赫赫 【めいせいかくかく】

Question 1048

才覚／さいかく

Answer 1048

Noun, Suru verb

1. ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness​
2. raising (money)

Question 1049

定理／ていり

Answer 1049

Noun

1.theorem; proposition

Question 1050

直角三角形／ちょっかくさんかっけい

Answer 1050

Noun
1.right triangle; right-angled triangle​　Mathematics
Other forms
直角三角形 【ちょっかくさんかくけい】

Question 1051

三平方の定理／さんへいほうのていり

Answer 1051

Noun

1.Pythagorean theorem　​See alsoピタゴラスの定理

Question 1052

紀元前／きげんまえ

Answer 1052

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun

1.pre-era; BC; BCE

Question 1053

下流域／しもりゅういき

Answer 1053

Noun

1.lower reaches (e.g. of a valley); downstream sector

Question 1054

その場しのぎ／そのばしのぎ

Answer 1054

Noun, No-adjective
1.stopgap; makeshift; temporary measure​
Other forms
その場凌ぎ 【そのばしのぎ】、其の場凌ぎ 【そのばしのぎ】

Question 1055

収束／しゅうそく

Answer 1055

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1. conclusion; resolution; firming up (plans, etc.); coming together; returning to normal​
2. gathering and bundling​
3. convergence​　Mathematics,Antonym:発散
4. focusing (e.g. light); convergence​　See also集束

Question 1056

皇帝／こうてい

Answer 1056

Noun
1.emperor　​Honorific or respectful (sonkeigo)
Other forms
皇帝 【おうだい】
Notes
おうだい: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1057

付随／ふずい

Answer 1057

Noun, Suru verb
1.being incident to; being accompanied by; being collateral with; being attached to​
Other forms
附随 【ふずい】

Question 1058

回顧録／かいころく

Answer 1058

Noun

1.memoirs; reminiscences

Question 1059

劇務／げきむ

Answer 1059

Noun
1.exhausting work; hard work; severe duty​
Other forms
激務 【げきむ】

Question 1060

熟睡／じゅくすい

Answer 1060

Noun, Suru verb

1.sound sleep

Question 1061

晩年／ばんねん

Answer 1061

Noun

1.one’s later years; final years (in life)

Question 1062

腹部／ふくぶ

Answer 1062

Noun, No-adjective

1.abdomen

Question 1063

肥満／ひまん

Answer 1063

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.corpulence; fatness; obesity

Question 1064

際立つ／きわだつ

Answer 1064

Godan verb with tsu ending, intransitive verb
1.to be prominent; to be conspicuous​
Other forms
際だつ 【きわだつ】

Question 1065

遺風／いふう

Answer 1065

Noun

1. hereditary custom; surviving tradition​
2. teachings passed down from previous generations

Question 1066

希代／きたい

Answer 1066

No-adjective, Na-adjective, Noun
1.uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless​
Other forms
希代 【きだい】、稀代 【きたい】、稀代 【きだい】

Question 1067

希代未聞／きたいみもん

Answer 1067

Noun, No-adjective

1.unheard-of; unparalleled​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1068

殺伐／さつばつ

Answer 1068

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Na-adjective
1.brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark

Question 1069

野辺／のべ

Answer 1069

Noun
1.field​
Other forms
野べ 【のべ】

Question 1070

無頼／ぶらい

Answer 1070

No-adjective, Na-adjective, Noun
1.villainous; rascally; knavish​
2.independent; self-reliant　​Archaism
Other forms
無頼 【むらい】
Notes
むらい: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1071

横行／おうこう

Answer 1071

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective
1.walking sideways; staggering; striding​
2.being rampant; being widespread; being prevalent
Other forms
横行 【おうぎょう】
Notes
おうぎょう: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1072

沙汰／さた

Answer 1072

Noun, Suru verb

1. affair; state; incident; issue; matter​
2. verdict; sentence​
3. directions; orders; command; instructions​
4. notice; information; communication; news; message; tidings; update

Question 1073

野良犬／のらいぬ

Answer 1073

Noun

1.stray dog

Question 1074

就任／しゅうにん

Answer 1074

Noun, Suru verb

1.assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation

Question 1075

化膿／かのう

Answer 1075

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.suppuration; festering; coming to head

Question 1076

急を要する／きゅうをようする

Answer 1076

Expression, Noun or verb acting prenominally

1.urgent; requiring quick (response)

Question 1077

公方／くぼう

Answer 1077

Noun

1.public affairs; the court; the shogun; the shogunate

Question 1078

揶揄／やふ

Answer 1078

Noun, Suru verb

1.banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of

Question 1079

揶揄う／からかう

Answer 1079

Godan verb with u ending
1.to ridicule; to tease; to mock; to chaff; to razz; to banter with; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make cracks about　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1080

謁見／えっけん

Answer 1080

Noun, Suru verb

1.audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)

Question 1081

最盛期／さいせいき

Answer 1081

Noun

1. golden age; prime; heyday; height of prosperity
2. season (for fruit, vegetables, etc.); best time

Question 1082

大公／たいこう

Answer 1082

Noun, No-adjective

1.archduke

Question 1083

夫人／ふじん

Answer 1083

Noun
1.wife; Mrs; madam​　Honorific or respectful (sonkeigo),Only applies to ふじん,Only applies to はしかし
2.wife of a nobleman (aristocrat, etc.)　​Archaism,Only applies to ふじん
3.consort of the emperor　​Archaism,Only applies to ふじん,Only applies to ぶにん
Other forms
夫人 【ぶにん】、夫人 【はしかし】
Notes
ぶにん: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. はしかし: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1084

地動説／ちどうせつ

Answer 1084

Noun

1.heliocentric theory; Copernican theory; heliocentrism; heliocentricism​See also天動説

Question 1085

伝記／でんき

Answer 1085

Noun, No-adjective

1.biography; life story

Question 1086

詩的／してき

Answer 1086

Na-adjective

1.poetic

Question 1087

簡略化／かんりゃくか

Answer 1087

Noun, Suru verb

1.simplification

Question 1088

ソ連／それん

Answer 1088

Noun
1.Soviet Union; Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; USSR​ Abbreviation,See alsoソビエト連邦 ソビエトれんぽう
Place
2.(former) Soviet Union​
Other forms
蘇連 【それん】

Question 1089

相槌／あいづち

Answer 1089

Noun
1.aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention​
2.two smiths hammering at an object in turn​　See also向こう鎚
Other forms
相づち 【あいづち】、相鎚 【あいづち】、合槌 【あいづち】、合づち 【あいづち】、合鎚 【あいづち】、相槌 【あいずち】、相鎚 【あいずち】、合槌 【あいずち】、合鎚 【あいずち】
Notes
あいずち: Irregular kana usage. あいずち: Irregular kana usage. あいずち: Irregular kana usage. あいずち: Irregular kana usage.

Question 1090

中小／ちゅうしょう

Answer 1090

Noun

1.small to medium

Question 1091

買い手市場／かいてしじょう

Answer 1091

Noun

1.a buyer’s market

Question 1092

指標／しひょう

Answer 1092

Noun

1.index; indices; indicator

Question 1093

内定／ないてい

Answer 1093

Noun, Suru verb

1.unofficial offer (esp. job offer); tentative decision​　See also本決まり

Question 1094

内定先／ないていさき

Answer 1094

Noun

1.employer from whom one has received a unofficial offer of employment; prospective employer

Question 1095

内定者／ないてい

Answer 1095

Noun

1.prospective employee

Question 1096

大手／おおて

Answer 1096

Noun, No-adjective

1. major company; big company
2. front castle gate​
3. force attacking the front of a castle

Question 1097

年度／ねんど

Answer 1097

Noun, Noun - used as a suffix

1. fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year​
2. academic year; school year​
3. product year

Question 1098

顕著／けんちょ

Answer 1098

Na-adjective, Noun

1.remarkable; striking; obvious

Question 1099

倍率／ばいりつ

Answer 1099

Noun

1. magnification; leverage; amplification; scaling factor; scale factor​
2. competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio　​25% acceptance would be a 倍率 of 4

Question 1100

推移／すいい

Answer 1100

Noun, Suru verb

1. transition; change; progress; development; shift​
2. passing (of time)

Question 1101

厚労省／こうろうしょう

Answer 1101

Noun

1.Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare　​Abbreviation,See also厚生労働省

Question 1102

福利厚生／ふくりこうせい

Answer 1102

Noun

1.employee welfare; employee benefits; fringe benefits

Question 1103

福利／ふくり

Answer 1103

Noun

1.welfare

Question 1104

給与／きゅうよ

Answer 1104

Noun
1.pay; salary; wages​
Noun, Suru verb
2.allowance; grant; supply; providing with

Question 1105

人手／ひとで

Answer 1105

Noun

1. someone else’s hands; someone else’s possession​
2. hand (worker); aide​
3. labor; labour; work; manpower; effort​
4. help; assistance​
5. (human) hand; human act

Question 1106

人手に渡る／ひとでにわたる

Answer 1106

Expression, Godan verb with ru ending

1.to fall into another’s hands

Question 1107

人手にかかる／ひとでにかかる

Answer 1107

Expression, Godan verb with ru ending
1.to be murdered​
2.to be aided by someone else; to be raised by someone else​
Other forms
人手に掛かる 【ひとでにかかる】

Question 1108

前々／まえまえ

Answer 1108

Noun
1.a long time ago; long before now　​See also前々から
Other forms
前前 【まえまえ】

Question 1109

前々回／ぜんぜんかい

Answer 1109

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun
1.the time before last​
Other forms
前前回 【ぜんぜんかい】

Question 1110

前々から／まえまえから

Answer 1110

Expression

1.for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)

Question 1111

賑わす／にぎわす

Answer 1111

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb

1. to enliven; to liven up; to cause a stir in (e.g. the newspapers); to hit (the front page, headlines, etc.)​
2. to make prosperous

Question 1112

昨今／さっこん

Answer 1112

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun
1.nowadays; recently​
Other forms
昨今 【さくこん】

Question 1113

一途／いっと

Answer 1113

Noun

1.way; course; the only way

Question 1114

一途に／いちずに

Answer 1114

Adverb
1.wholeheartedly; single-mindedly; earnestly; intently; determinedly​
Other forms
一図に 【いちずに】
Notes
一図に: Out-dated kanji.

Question 1115

検挙／けんきょ

Answer 1115

Noun, Suru verb

1.arrest; roundup

Question 1116

転じて／てんじて

Answer 1116

Expression

1.by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand

Question 1117

喧伝／けんでん

Answer 1117

Noun, Suru verb
1.spreading around (news, etc.); talking about widely​
Other forms
けん伝 【けんでん】

Question 1118

打ち合わせ／うちあわせ

Answer 1118

Noun, Suru verb
1.advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; briefing session​
2.overlap (of a coat, etc.)​
3.making something match exactly　​Archaism
Other forms
打ち合せ 【うちあわせ】、打合せ 【うちあわせ】、打合わせ 【うちあわせ】

Question 1119

脳裏／のうり

Answer 1119

Noun
1.one’s mind​
Other forms
脳裡 【のうり】

Question 1120

脳裏をよぎる／のうりをよぎる

Answer 1120

Expression, Godan verb with ru ending
1.to cross one’s mind; to occur to one; to flash into one’s head​
Other forms
脳裏を過ぎる 【のうりをよぎる】

Question 1121

治安／ちあん

Answer 1121

Noun

1.public order

Question 1122

過熟児／かじゅくじ

Answer 1122

Noun

1.postmature infant

Question 1123

樋川／ひがわ

Answer 1123

Noun
1.(water) spring​
Other forms
樋川 【ひがあ】

Question 1124

不手際／ふてぎわ

Answer 1124

Na-adjective, Noun

1.clumsiness; awkwardness; ineptitude

Question 1125

一役買う／ひとやくかう

Answer 1125

Godan verb with u ending

1.to take on a role; to take part

Question 1126

利害／りがい

Answer 1126

Noun

1.advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)

Question 1127

利害得失／りがいとくしつ

Answer 1127

Noun

1.advantages and disadvantages; pros and cons　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1128

論調／ろんちょう

Answer 1128

Noun

1.tone (of argument); tenor; drift

Question 1129

刑法犯／けいほうはん

Answer 1129

Noun

1.criminal offense

Question 1130

過失／かしつ

Answer 1130

Noun

1. accident (caused by negligence); error; blunder
2. fault; defect

Question 1131

着実／ちゃくじつ

Answer 1131

Na-adjective, Noun

1.steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy

Question 1132

解雇／かいこ

Answer 1132

Noun, Suru verb

1.discharge; dismissal

Question 1133

開港／かいこう

Answer 1133

Noun, Suru verb

1. opening a port (seaport, airport, etc.); starting operations at a port​
2. opening a port to foreign vessels or trade

Question 1134

初頭／しょとう

Answer 1134

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun

1.beginning (of a century, etc.)

Question 1135

引き合い／ひきあい

Answer 1135

Noun
1.reference; example; instance
2.inquiry (about a product, business deal, etc.); enquiry​
3.being summoned to appear to court; witness​
4.pulling against each other; pulling from both ends​
Other forms
引合い 【ひきあい】、引合 【ひきあい】

Question 1136

引き合いに出す／ひきあいにだす

Answer 1136

Expression, Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb

1.to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote​　See also引き合い ひきあい

Question 1137

総数／そうすう

Answer 1137

Noun

1.total (number); count

Question 1138

鑑みる／かんがみる

Answer 1138

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take warning from​
Other forms
鑒みる 【かんがみる】

Question 1139

供述／きょうじゅつ

Answer 1139

Noun, Suru verb

1.affidavit; deposition; testimony

Question 1140

供述書／きょうじゅつしょ

Answer 1140

Noun

1.affidavit; deposition; testimony

Question 1141

強烈／きょうれつ

Answer 1141

Na-adjective, Noun

1.strong; intense; severe

Question 1142

風評被害／ふうひょうひがい

Answer 1142

Noun

1.damage (esp. financial) caused by harmful rumours or misinformation (rumors)

Question 1143

ごく一部／ごくいちぶ

Answer 1143

Expression
1.small fraction; small proportion​
Other forms
極一部 【ごくいちぶ】

Question 1144

前述／ぜんじゅつ

Answer 1144

No-adjective, Noun, Suru verb

1.aforementioned; above-mentioned

Question 1145

和牛／わぎゅう

Answer 1145

Noun

1.Wagyu beef; Japanese beef

Question 1146

上向／じょうこう

Answer 1146

Noun

1.upturn

Question 1147

上向線／じょうこうせん

Answer 1147

Noun

1.upswing

Question 1148

大まかに言えば／おおまかにいえば

Answer 1148

Expression

1.generally speaking; in a broad way

Question 1149

国税庁／こくぜいちょう

Answer 1149

Noun

1.National Tax Agency (Japan)

Question 1150

所得者／しょとくしゃ

Answer 1150

Noun

1.income earner

Question 1151

所得／しょとく

Answer 1151

Noun

1.income; earnings

Question 1152

最頻値／さいひんち

Answer 1152

Noun

1.mode​　Mathematics

Question 1153

中央値／ちゅうおうち

Answer 1153

Noun

1.median

Question 1154

一目瞭然／いちもくりょうぜん

Answer 1154

Na-adjective, Noun, No-adjective

1.apparent; obvious; very clear​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1155

源泉所得税／げんせんしょとくぜい

Answer 1155

Noun

1.income tax withheld at the source

Question 1156

納税／のうぜい

Answer 1156

Noun, Suru verb

1.payment of taxes

Question 1157

公務員／こうむいん

Answer 1157

Noun

1.government worker; public servant; civil servant

Question 1158

愕然／がくぜん

Answer 1158

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast

Question 1159

兼ね合い／かねあい

Answer 1159

Noun, Suru verb
1.equilibrium; good balance; poise​
Other forms
兼合い 【かねあい】

Question 1160

ふとした

Answer 1160

Pre-noun adjectival

1.impulsive; unexpected; accidental; casual; inadvertent; on a whim

Question 1161

一握り／ひとにぎり

Answer 1161

Noun, No-adjective
1.handful
2.small amount; small number 
Other forms
ひと握り 【ひとにぎり】

Question 1162

算出／さんしゅつ

Answer 1162

Noun, Suru verb

1.calculation; computation

Question 1163

安価／あんか

Answer 1163

Na-adjective, Noun

1. low-priced; cheap; inexpensive​　Antonym:高価
2. shallow (e.g. sympathy); superficial; cheap (e.g. government)

Question 1164

総力／そうりょく

Answer 1164

Noun, No-adjective

1.total energy; all efforts

Question 1165

飼料／しりょう

Answer 1165

Noun

1.fodder; feed

Question 1166

途絶える／とだえる

Answer 1166

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off​
Other forms
跡絶える 【とだえる】

Question 1167

杜絶／とぜつ

Answer 1167

Noun, Suru verb
1.stoppage; interruption; cessation; suspension​
Other forms
途絶 【とぜつ】

Question 1168

言い分／いいぶん

Answer 1168

Noun
1.one's say; one's point​
2.complaint; grievance; objection; excuse​
Other forms
言分 【いいぶん】

Question 1169

分母／ぶんぼ

Answer 1169

Noun

1.denominator​　Mathematics

Question 1170

分母を払う／ぶんぼをはらう

Answer 1170

Expression, Godan verb with u ending
1.to cancel a denominator; to clear an equation of fractions​　Mathematics
Other forms
分母をはらう 【ぶんぼをはらう】

Question 1171

銘打つ／めいうつ

Answer 1171

Godan verb with tsu ending, intransitive verb

1.to engrave an inscription; to call (designate) itself; to mark; to label

Question 1172

まやかし

Answer 1172

Noun, No-adjective

1.deception; make-believe; fake; counterfeit; phony

Question 1173

分数／ぶんすう

Answer 1173

Noun, No-adjective

1.fraction​　Mathematics

Question 1174

雅致／がち

Answer 1174

Noun

1.artistry; good taste; elegance; grace

Question 1175

がち

Answer 1175

Na-adjective
1.serious; diligent; honest; earnest　​Colloquialism,Abbreviation,See alsoがちんこ
Other forms
ガチ

Question 1176

鵞鳥／がちょう

Answer 1176

Noun
1.goose​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
鵝鳥 【がちょう】、ガチョウ

Question 1177

画調／がちょう

Answer 1177

Noun

1.tone of an image

Question 1178

少子化／しょうしか

Answer 1178

Noun, Suru verb

1.declining birth rates; decrease in the number of children

Question 1179

母数／ぼすう

Answer 1179

Noun

1.(statistical) parameter

Question 1180

文部科学省／もんぶかがくしょう

Answer 1180

Noun
1.Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; MEXT​
Organization
2.Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; MEXT

Question 1181

短大／たんだい

Answer 1181

Noun
1.junior college; vocationally oriented two or three year post-secondary education institution　　​Abbreviation,　See also短期大学

Question 1182

疑問符／ぎもんふ

Answer 1182

Noun

1.question mark​　linguistics terminology

Question 1183

分布／ぶんぷ

Answer 1183

Noun, Suru verb

1.distribution; allocation

Question 1184

際どい／きわどい

Answer 1184

I-adjective
1.risky; dangerous; hazardous; perilous; close (e.g. game); narrow (e.g. victory　)​Usually written using kana alone
2.suggestive; bordering on the obscene; risqué; delicate (e.g. question); questionable; shady　​Usually written using kana alone
3.extreme; harsh; cruel　​Archaism
Other forms
際疾い 【きわどい】

Question 1185

数値／すうち

Answer 1185

Noun

1. numerical value; numerics
2. reading (on a meter, etc.)

Question 1186

切り取る／きりとる

Answer 1186

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb
1.to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out; to cut down; to amputate​
Other forms
切りとる 【きりとる】、切取る 【きりとる】

Question 1187

付／づけ

Answer 1187

Noun - used as a suffix

1.dated (e.g. a letter); date of effect (e.g. a rule change)

Question 1188

葛藤／かっとう

Answer 1188

Noun, Suru verb

1.conflict; complication; troubles; discord

Question 1189

かっ飛ばす／かっとばす

Answer 1189

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to knock out (e.g. homer); to slam; to send flying (e.g. a ball); to wallop (someone)​
Other forms
戛飛ばす 【かっとばす】

Question 1190

水産庁／すいさんちょう

Answer 1190

Noun

1.(Japanese) Fisheries Agency

Question 1191

魚介類／ぎょうかいるい

Answer 1191

Noun
1.marine products; seafood; fish and shellfish
Other forms
魚貝類 【ぎょかいるい】

Question 1192

国勢調査／こくせいちょうさ

Answer 1192

Noun

1.(national) census

Question 1193

厚生労働省／こうせいろうどうしょう

Answer 1193

Noun
1.Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare​
Organization
2.Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Question 1194

微増／びぞう

Answer 1194

Noun, Suru verb

1.slight increase; marginal rise​　Antonym:微減

Question 1195

都道府県／とどうふけん

Answer 1195

Noun

1.administrative divisions of Japan: Tokyo-to, Hokkai-do, Osaka-fu, Kyoto-fu and remaining prefectures

Question 1196

横ばい／よこばい

Answer 1196

Noun, Suru verb
1.sidewise crawl (e.g. of a crab); crawling sideways​　Only applies to よこばい
Noun
2.leafhopper (insect); jassid​　Usually written using kana alone
3.sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes)​　Abbreviation,Usually written using kana alone,See alsoヨコバイガラガラヘビ
4.levelling off (of prices, etc.); stabilizing
Other forms
横這い 【よこばい】、ヨコバイ

Question 1197

概数／がいすう

Answer 1197

Noun

1.approximate figure; rough figure; round numbers

Question 1198

視聴率／しちょうりつ

Answer 1198

Noun

1.ratings (e.g. of a television program); audience rating; viewing rate

Question 1199

待機児童／たいきじどう

Answer 1199

Noun

1.child on waiting list (kindergarten, school, etc.)

Question 1200

保育園／ほいくえん

Answer 1200

Noun

1.nursery school; day nursery; preschool

Question 1201

育児休業／いくじきゅうぎょう

Answer 1201

Noun

1.childcare leave; leave taken after the compulsory maternity leave​　See also出産休暇 しゅっさんきゅうか

Question 1202

認可外保育所／にんかがいほいくしょ

Answer 1202

Noun

1.unlicensed nursery; daycare services offered outside of the scope of traditional nurseries

Question 1203

算入／さんにゅう

Answer 1203

Noun, Suru verb

1.factoring in; including

Question 1204

補助／ほじょ

Answer 1204

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1. assistance; support; aid; help​
2. subsidy; supplement; subvention; grant-in-aid​
3. auxiliary; subsidiary​
4. spot (in bodybuilding)

Question 1205

参入／さんにゅう

Answer 1205

Noun, Suru verb

1. entering (the marketplace); introducing (something) to the market; access​
2. visiting a high-class or noble individual​　original meaning

Question 1206

参入障壁／さんにゅうしょうへき

Answer 1206

Noun

1.barriers to entry

Question 1207

未就学／みしゅうがく

Answer 1207

Noun - used as a prefix, Noun

1.preschool (not yet entered school)　​See also就学,See also未就学児童

Question 1208

動態／どうたい

Answer 1208

Noun

1.movement; dynamic state​　See also静態

Question 1209

晩婚／ばんこん

Answer 1209

Noun

1.late marriage​　Antonym:早婚

Question 1210

自明／じめい

Answer 1210

Na-adjective, Noun, No-adjective

1.self-evident; obvious; axiomatic; self-explanatory; trivial

Question 1211

俗に／ぞくに

Answer 1211

Adverb

1.as slang; commonly

Question 1212

俗に言う／ぞくにいう

Answer 1212

Expression, Godan verb with u ending

1.to be commonly referred to as; as people say; as the saying is; they say​See also　所謂 いわゆる

Question 1213

熟年／じゅくねん

Answer 1213

Noun, No-adjective

1.mature in age and wisdom; middle-aged

Question 1214

座礁／ざしょう

Answer 1214

Noun, Suru verb
1.running aground; being stranded; grounding; beaching
Other forms
坐礁 【ざしょう】

Question 1215

支出／ししゅつ

Answer 1215

Noun, Suru verb

1.expenditure; disbursement; expenses

Question 1216

作中／さくちゅう

Answer 1216

Noun, No-adjective

1.within the story (of a book, play, movie, etc.)

Question 1217

老衰／ろうすい

Answer 1217

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.senility; senile decay; infirmity (through age)

Question 1218

血行／けっこう

Answer 1218

Noun

1.circulation (of the blood)

Question 1219

新陳代謝／しんちんだいしゃ

Answer 1219

Noun, Suru verb
1.renewal; replacement; regeneration; rejuvenation　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
Noun
2.metabolism

Question 1220

発汗／はっかん

Answer 1220

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.sweating; perspiration; sudation; hidrosis; diaphoresis

Question 1221

作用／さよう

Answer 1221

Noun, Suru verb

1.action; operation; effect; function

Question 1222

長風呂／ながぶろ

Answer 1222

Noun, Suru verb

1.long bath; staying in the bath for a long time　​See also長湯

Question 1223

温い／ぬるい

Answer 1223

I-adjective
1.lukewarm; tepid​　Usually written using kana alone,Only applies to 温い,Only applies to 微温い,ぬくい is primarily used in Western Japan
2.lenient​　Usually written using kana alone,Only applies to ぬるい,See also緩い ゆるい
3.slow; stupid​　Usually written using kana alone,Archaism,Only applies to ぬくい,See also温
Other forms
緩い 【ぬるい】、微温い 【ぬるい】、温い 【ぬくい】

Question 1224

芯／しん

Answer 1224

Noun

1. wick; marrow; staple (for stapler); (pencil) lead; stuffing; pith
2. core; heart; centre; center​　See also心 しん
3. pistil (of a flower)​　See also蕊 しべ
4. stamen​　See also蕊 しべ

Question 1225

母屋／おもや

Answer 1225

Noun
1.main building (of a manor)​
2.central room (of a house)
Other forms
母家 【おもや】、主屋 【おもや】、主家 【おもや】

Question 1226

行き来／ゆきき

Answer 1226

Noun, Suru verb
1.coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other
2.street traffic; highway​
Other forms
行き来 【いきき】、往き来 【ゆきき】、往き来 【いきき】、行来 【ゆきき】、行来 【いきき】

Question 1227

湯冷め／ゆざめ

Answer 1227

Noun, Suru verb

1.feeling chilly after taking a bath

Question 1228

入浴／にゅうよく

Answer 1228

Noun
1.bathing
Suru verb
2.to bathe; to take a bath; to enter a bath

Question 1229

完備／かんび

Answer 1229

Noun, Na-adjective, Suru verb

1. (being) fully equipped; (being) fully furnished　​Antonym:不備
2. completeness　​Mathematics

Question 1230

倦怠感／けんたいかん

Answer 1230

Noun
1.physical weariness; sense of fatigue; washed-out feeling​
Other forms
けん怠感 【けんたいかん】

Question 1231

脱衣所／だついじょ

Answer 1231

Noun
1.dressing room​
Other forms
脱衣所 【だついしょ】

Question 1232

忌む／いむ

Answer 1232

Godan verb with mu ending, intransitive verb
1.to avoid; to refrain from; to shun​
2.to detest　​Only applies to 忌む,Only applies to 諱む
Other forms
斎む 【いむ】、諱む 【いむ】

Question 1233

声を大にして言う／こえをだいにしていう

Answer 1233

Expression, Godan verb with u ending
1.to say it out loud; to yell out; to emphasize​　See also声を大にする
Other forms
声を大にしていう 【こえをだいにしていう】

Question 1234

前駆体／せんくたい

Answer 1234

Noun

1.(biochemical) precursor

Question 1235

タンパク質／たんぱくしつ

Answer 1235

Noun
1.protein
Other forms
蛋白質 【たんぱくしつ】、たんぱく質 【たんぱくしつ】、たん白質 【たんぱくしつ】

Question 1236

蛋白／たんぱく

Answer 1236

Noun
1.protein　​Usually written using kana alone,Abbreviation,See also蛋白質
2.egg white; albumen; albumin
Other forms
タンパク

Question 1237

淡泊／たんぱく

Answer 1237

Na-adjective, Noun
1.light (color, colour, taste); simple; plain​　Antonym:濃厚
2.frank; candid; ingenuous; indifferent​
Other forms
淡白 【たんぱく】、澹泊 【たんぱく】

Question 1238

梱包／こんぽう

Answer 1238

Noun, Suru verb
1.packing; crating; packaging​
Other forms
こん包 【こんぽう】

Question 1239

宅配便／たくはいびん

Answer 1239

Noun

1. express home delivery service​
2. express home delivery parcel (box, etc.)

Question 1240

活性酸素／かっせいさんそ

Answer 1240

Noun

1.reactive oxygen (i.e. free radicals, which can be destructive at high concentrations)​　Chemistry term

Question 1241

平滑／へいかつ

Answer 1241

Na-adjective, Noun, No-adjective

1.smooth; even; level; flat

Question 1242

復路／ふくろ

Answer 1242

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun

1.return path (of a signal, communication); return trip

Question 1243

往路／おうろ

Answer 1243

Noun

1.outward journey

Question 1244

早朝の着／そうちょうのちゃく

Answer 1244

Noun

1.early-morning arrival

Question 1245

不向き／ふむき

Answer 1245

Na-adjective, Noun

1.unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable

Question 1246

財政難／ざいせいなん

Answer 1246

Noun

1.economic difficulties; financial difficulties; fiscal difficulties​See also財政困難 ざいせいこんなん

Question 1247

自律神経／じりつしんけい

Answer 1247

Noun, No-adjective

1.autonomic nerves

Question 1248

交感神経／こうかんしんけい

Answer 1248

Noun, No-adjective

1.sympathetic nerves

Question 1249

暖機／だんき

Answer 1249

Noun, Suru verb

1.warm up (e.g. engine)

Question 1250

午前様／ごぜんさま

Answer 1250

Expression, Noun

1.coming home after midnight; person who comes home after midnight​See also　　御前様 ごぜんさま

Question 1251

駆動／くどう

Answer 1251

Noun, Suru verb

1.driving force

Question 1252

寝つき／ねつき

Answer 1252

Noun
1.falling asleep; going to sleep​
Other forms
寝付き 【ねつき】

Question 1253

寝つきが悪い／ねつきがわるい

Answer 1253

Expression, I-adjective
1.having difficulty falling asleep; unable to get to sleep　​Antonym:寝つきがいい
Other forms
寝付きが悪い 【ねつきがわるい】

Question 1254

解熱剤／げねつざい

Answer 1254

Noun

1.fever medicine; antipyretic; antifebrile

Question 1255

大判／おおばん

Answer 1255

Noun, No-adjective
1.large size (paper, book, etc.)​
Noun
2.ōban; large oval gold coin used in the Edo period​　See also小判

Question 1256

病原体／びょうげんたい

Answer 1256

Noun

1.pathogen

Question 1257

内服／ないふく

Answer 1257

Noun, Suru verb

1.internal use

Question 1258

意欲満々／いよくまんまん

Answer 1258

No-adjective, Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.full of zeal; highly motivated; very eager　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
Other forms
意欲満満 【いよくまんまん】

Question 1259

自ずと／おのずと

Answer 1259

Adverb
1.naturally; in due course; by itself​
Other forms
自と 【おのずと】

Question 1260

便乗／びんじょう

Answer 1260

Noun, Suru verb

1. taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon​
2. taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride

Question 1261

便乗商法／びんじょうしょうほう

Answer 1261

Noun
1.piggybacking marketing; the method of making sales by jumping on a bandwagon (like that of a boom, popularity, disaster, etc.)​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1262

鼬ごっこ／いたちごっこ

Answer 1262

Noun
1.going round in circles; game of cat and mouse; pointless and repetitive back-and-forth​　Usually written using kana alone,Idiomatic expression
2.itachigokko; Japanese children’s game​　Usually written using kana alone,original meaning
Other forms
イタチごっこ、イタチゴッコ

Question 1263

腸内細菌／ちょうないさいきん

Answer 1263

Noun

1.enteric bacteria; intestinal bacteria

Question 1264

喫煙者／きつえんしゃ

Answer 1264

Noun

1.smoker

Question 1265

偏に／ひとえに

Answer 1265

Adverb
1.wholly (due to); entirely; solely　​Usually written using kana alone
2.earnestly; intently; sincerely　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
一重に 【ひとえに】
Notes
一重に: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1266

換算／かんさん

Answer 1266

Noun, Suru verb
1.conversion (e.g. yen to dollars); change; exchange; translation (numerical)​
Other forms
換算 【かんざん】

Question 1267

暴く／あばく

Answer 1267

Godan verb with ku ending, Transitive verb
1.to disclose; to divulge; to expose​
2.to open (and rob) a grave​
Other forms
発く 【あばく】

Question 1268

毒素／どくそ

Answer 1268

Noun, No-adjective

1.toxin

Question 1269

立証／りっしょう

Answer 1269

Noun, Suru verb

1.establishing proof; demonstration; substantiation

Question 1270

昏睡状態／こんすいじょうたい

Answer 1270

Noun, No-adjective
1.comatose state​
Other forms
こん睡状態 【こんすいじょうたい】

Question 1271

青天／せいてん

Answer 1271

Noun

1.blue sky

Question 1272

青天の霹靂／せいてんのへきれき

Answer 1272

Expression, Noun
1.a bolt out of the blue​　Idiomatic expression
Other forms
晴天の霹靂 【せいてんのへきれき】、青天のへきれき 【せいてんのへきれき】、晴天のへきれき 【せいてんのへきれき】

Question 1273

青天白日／せいてんはくじつ

Answer 1273

Na-adjective, Noun
1.being cleared of all the charge (brought against one); being found completely innocent　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1274

青天井予算／あおてんじょうよさん

Answer 1274

Noun

1.limitless budget

Question 1275

排泄／はいせつ

Answer 1275

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective
1.excretion
Other forms
排せつ 【はいせつ】

Question 1276

捥げる／もげる

Answer 1276

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1.to be torn off; to come off​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 1277

夏場／なつば

Answer 1277

Noun

1.summertime

Question 1278

大脳辺縁系／だいのうへんえんけい

Answer 1278

Noun

1.limbic system

Question 1279

発露／はつろ

Answer 1279

Noun, Suru verb

1.appearance; expression; manifestation

Question 1280

露にする／あらわにする

Answer 1280

Expression, Suru verb - irregular
1.to lay bare; to expose; to reveal​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
露わにする 【あらわにする】

Question 1281

百害／ひゃくがい

Answer 1281

Noun

1.great damage

Question 1282

百害あって一利なし／ひゃくがいあっていちりなし

Answer 1282

Expression
1.all pain, no gain; doing no good and a lot of harm; having no redeeming features; being a complete disadvantage; a hundred harms and not a single gain　​Idiomatic expression
Other forms
百害あって一利無し 【ひゃくがいあっていちりなし】

Question 1283

喜怒哀楽／きどあいらく

Answer 1283

Noun

1.human emotions (joy, anger, grief and pleasure)​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1284

喜怒／きど

Answer 1284

Noun

1.human emotions (joy, anger, grief and pleasure)​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1285

スキンシップ

Answer 1285

Noun
1.physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy​Wasei, word made in Japan,From English “skinship”. Wasei (word made in Japan)

Question 1286

団欒／だんらん

Answer 1286

Noun, Suru verb
1.sitting together in a circle; happy circle; harmony​
Other forms
団らん 【だんらん】

Question 1287

神回／かみかい

Answer 1287

Noun

1.incredible episode (e.g. of a TV show)​　Slang

Question 1288

特有／とくゆう

Answer 1288

No-adjective, Na-adjective

1.characteristic (of); peculiar (to)

Question 1289

断食／だんじき

Answer 1289

Noun, Suru verb

1.fasting; fast

Question 1290

胆汁／たんじゅう

Answer 1290

Noun, No-adjective

1.bile; gall

Question 1291

日ごろ／ひごろ

Answer 1291

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun
1.normally; habitually​
Other forms
日頃 【ひごろ】

Question 1292

日頃の行い／ひごろのおこない

Answer 1292

Expression
1.one’s habitual behaviour (behavior)
Other forms
日ごろの行い 【ひごろのおこない】

Question 1293

保存料／ほぞんりょう

Answer 1293

Noun

1.preservative

Question 1294

添加物／てんかぶつ

Answer 1294

Noun

1.additive

Question 1295

日用品／にちようひん

Answer 1295

Noun

1.daily necessities

Question 1296

猫背／ねこぜ

Answer 1296

Noun, No-adjective, Na-adjective

1.bent back; hunchback; stoop

Question 1297

反り／そり

Answer 1297

Noun

1.warp; curvature; curve; arch

Question 1298

反り返る／そりかえる

Answer 1298

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to warp; to bend backwards; to throw the head (or shoulders) back; to throw out the chest​
Other forms
そり返る 【そりかえる】、反りかえる 【そりかえる】

Question 1299

反りが合わない／そりがあわない

Answer 1299

Expression, I-adjective
1.unable to get along; unable to cooperate; unable to hit it off; not seeing eye to eye　​Idiomatic expression
Other forms
そりが合わない 【そりがあわない】、ソリが合わない 【ソリがあわない】

Question 1300

そり立つ／そりたつ

Answer 1300

Godan verb with tsu ending, intransitive verb
1.to rise (steeply); to tower; to soar​　Colloquialism,See alsoそそり立つ,from そそり立つ
Other forms
反り立つ 【そりたつ】

Question 1301

本章／ほんしょう

Answer 1301

Noun

1.this chapter

Question 1302

育ち盛り／そだちざかり

Answer 1302

Noun, No-adjective

1.growth period (in children)

Question 1303

往時／おうじ

Answer 1303

Noun

1.ancient times

Question 1304

好むと好まざるとにかかわらず／このむとこのまざるとにかかわらず

Answer 1304

Expression, Adverb

1.whether one likes it or not

Question 1305

帯電／たいでん

Answer 1305

Noun, Suru verb

1.electrification

Question 1306

原子／げんし

Answer 1306

Noun

1.atom

Question 1307

分子／ぶんし

Answer 1307

Noun, No-adjective

1. numerator​
2. molecule
3. member; element

Question 1308

仮に／かりに

Answer 1308

Adverb

1. supposing; even if; granting that; for argument’s sake​
2. temporarily; provisionally; for the time being

Question 1309

鎮座／ちんざ

Answer 1309

Noun, Suru verb

1.enshrinement

Question 1310

立ち所に／たちどころに

Answer 1310

Adverb
1.at once; there and then; immediately​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
立所に 【たちどころに】

Question 1311

洗い直す／あらいなおす

Answer 1311

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to wash again​
2.to reconsider​
Other forms
洗いなおす 【あらいなおす】

Question 1312

生薬／しょうやく

Answer 1312

Noun
1.crude drug; crude medicine; natural remedy
Other forms
生薬 【きぐすり】、生薬 【せいやく】

Question 1313

ムダ毛／むだげ

Answer 1313

Noun
1.unwanted hair; superfluous hair​
Other forms
無駄毛 【むだげ】、むだ毛 【むだげ】、徒毛 【むだげ】

Question 1314

育毛／いくもう

Answer 1314

Noun, Suru verb

1.hair restoration; new hair growth

Question 1315

断面積／だんめんせき

Answer 1315

Noun

1.cross-sectional area

Question 1316

円錐形／えんすいけい

Answer 1316

Noun, No-adjective
1.cone shape​
Other forms
円すい形 【えんすいけい】

Question 1317

手入れ／ていれ

Answer 1317

Noun, Suru verb

1. care; looking after; repair; maintenance; tending; trimming; grooming
2. (police) raid; crackdown

Question 1318

思春期／ししゅんき

Answer 1318

Noun

1.puberty; adolescence

Question 1319

手抜き／てぬき

Answer 1319

Noun, Suru verb
1.omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; skimping​
2.intentional negligence​
3.tenuki; taking the initiative by ignoring the opponent’s last move and playing somewhere else (in go)​
Other forms
手抜 【てぬき】

Question 1320

黒ずむ／くろずむ

Answer 1320

Godan verb with mu ending, intransitive verb

1.to blacken; to darken

Question 1321

断面図／だんめんず

Answer 1321

Noun

1.cross-section view

Question 1322

最先端／さいせんたん

Answer 1322

Noun, No-adjective
1.cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; state of the art​
Noun
2.tip; end​
Other forms
最尖端 【さいせんたん】

Question 1323

丸つぶれ／まるつぶれ

Answer 1323

Noun
1.complete ruin; collapse​
2.losing (something) completely (e.g. face)​
Other forms
丸潰れ 【まるつぶれ】

Question 1324

解す／ほぐす

Answer 1324

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to unravel; to untie; to untangle; to loosen​　Usually written using kana alone
2.to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.)​
3.to relax; to ease​
Other forms
解ぐす 【ほぐす】、解す 【ほごす】、解す 【ほつす】、解す 【ほづす】
Notes
解ぐす: Irregular okurigana usage. ほつす: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. ほづす: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1325

耳垢／みみあか

Answer 1325

Noun, No-adjective
1.earwax; cerumen
Other forms
耳あか 【みみあか】、耳垢 【じこう】

Question 1326

理容店／りようてん

Answer 1326

Noun

1.barbershop; barber shop​　See also理髪店

Question 1327

耳かき／みみかき

Answer 1327

Noun
1.earpick​
Noun, Suru verb
2.ear cleaning (with an earpick)
Other forms
耳掻き 【みみかき】

Question 1328

囁く／ささやく

Answer 1328

Godan verb with ku ending, intransitive verb
1.to whisper; to murmur​　Usually written using kana alone
2.to rumor; to rumour　​Usually written using kana alone,usu. in the passive voice
Other forms
私語く 【ささやく】

Question 1329

外耳炎／がいじえん

Answer 1329

Noun

1.otitis externa; inflammation of the outer ear

Question 1330

耳鼻科／じびか

Answer 1330

Noun

1.otolaryngology; ear, nose, and throat department

Question 1331

綿棒／めんぼう

Answer 1331

Noun
1.cotton swab
Other forms
めん棒 【めんぼう】

Question 1332

推奨／すいしょう

Answer 1332

Noun, Suru verb

1.recommendation; endorsement

Question 1333

推奨環境／すいしょうかんきょう

Answer 1333

Noun

1.system requirements (i.e. recommended hardware and software to run a package)​　Computer terminology

Question 1334

小鼻／こばな

Answer 1334

Noun

1.nostrils; wings of the nose​　See also鼻翼

Question 1335

突き指／つきゆび

Answer 1335

Noun, Suru verb
1.jamming a finger; stubbing a toe; spraining a finger (toe)
Other forms
つき指 【つきゆび】、突指 【つきゆび】

Question 1336

腱／けん

Answer 1336

Noun

1.tendon

Question 1337

断裂／だんれつ

Answer 1337

Noun, Suru verb

1.snapping apart

Question 1338

頭脳明晰／ずのうめいせき

Answer 1338

Noun, Na-adjective

1.being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1339

微に入り細を穿つ／びにいりさいをうがつ

Answer 1339

Expression, Godan verb with tsu ending
1.to go into the minutest details​
Other forms
微に入り細をうがつ 【びにいりさいをうがつ】

Question 1340

ドライ

Answer 1340

Na-adjective, Noun

1. dry​ Antonym:ウェット
2. dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; matter-of-fact; businesslike; practical​Antonym:ウェット

3.dry (of alcohol) ​Antonym:スイート

Question 1341

社交的／しゃこうてき

Answer 1341

Na-adjective

1.sociable

Question 1342

真摯／しんし

Answer 1342

Na-adjective, Noun

1.sincere; earnest; serious

Question 1343

際立つ／きわだつ

Answer 1343

Godan verb with tsu ending, intransitive verb
1.to be prominent; to be conspicuous​
Other forms
際だつ 【きわだつ】

Question 1344

育む／はぐくむ

Answer 1344

Godan verb with mu ending, Transitive verb
1.to raise; to bring up; to rear​
2.to cultivate; to foster; to nurture​
Other forms
育くむ 【はぐくむ】
Notes
育くむ: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 1345

好意／こうい

Answer 1345

Noun

1. kindness; favor; favour; friendliness
2. goodwill; affection; liking (for someone); love

Question 1346

反感／はんかん

Answer 1346

Noun

1.antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling

Question 1347

反感を買う／はんかんをかう

Answer 1347

Expression, Godan verb with u ending

1.to antagonize; to provoke antipathy　​Idiomatic expression

Question 1348

労る／いたわる

Answer 1348

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb
1.to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to treat with sympathy; to console; to be kind to; to appreciate　​Usually written using kana alone
2.to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse; to soothe​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
労わる 【いたわる】
Notes
労わる: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 1349

中傷／ちゅうしょう

Answer 1349

Noun, Suru verb

1.slander; libel; defamation; calumny; smear

Question 1350

中傷合戦／ちゅうしょうがっせん

Answer 1350

Noun

1.mud-slinging (e.g. in a political campaign); mud-slinging match; smear campaign; mud wrestle

Question 1351

無遠慮／ぶえんりょ

Answer 1351

Na-adjective, Noun

1.rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky

Question 1352

申し出る／もうしでる

Answer 1352

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

1.to report to; to tell; to suggest; to submit; to request; to make an offer; to come forward with information

Question 1353

届け出る／とどけでる

Answer 1353

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

1.to report; to notify

Question 1354

軽んじる／かろんじる

Answer 1354

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

1.to look down on; to make light of

Question 1355

心底／しんそこ

Answer 1355

Noun
1.bottom of one’s heart; depths of one’s mind; innermost thoughts​
Adverb
2.completely (from the bottom of one’s heart); truly
Other forms
真底 【しんそこ】、心底 【しんてい】

Question 1356

正しく／まさしく

Answer 1356

Adverb

1. certainly; surely; undoubtedly; evidently; really; truly​　Usually written using kana alone
2. just; precisely; exactly　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1357

根っから／ねっから

Answer 1357

No-adjective, Adverb

1. by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; at heart
2. absolutely (not); (not) at all　​followed by a verb in negative form

Question 1358

嫌疑／けんぎ

Answer 1358

Noun

1.suspicion

Question 1359

大穴／おおあな

Answer 1359

Noun

1. large hole​
2. great deficit; heavy losses
3. big and unexpected winnings; a killing (e.g. on a race)​
4. dark horse (horse racing)

Question 1360

気兼ね／きがね

Answer 1360

Noun, Suru verb
1.constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone​
Other forms
気がね 【きがね】

Question 1361

義父／ぎふ

Answer 1361

Noun

1. father-in-law​
2. foster father​
3. stepfather

Question 1362

妻子／さいし

Answer 1362

Noun
1.wife and children​
2.wife　​Archaism,Only applies to さいし,Only applies to めこ
Other forms
妻子 【つまこ】、妻子 【めこ】
Notes
めこ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1363

旧知／きゅうち

Answer 1363

Noun

1.old friend; old acquaintance

Question 1364

師弟／してい

Answer 1364

Noun
1.teacher and student​
Place
2.Shitei

Question 1365

恩師／おんし

Answer 1365

Noun

1.teacher (to whom one owes a debt of gratitude); mentor; one’s former teacher​　Honorific or respectful (sonkeigo)

Question 1366

側近／そっきん

Answer 1366

Noun

1.close associate; close aide; brains-truster

Question 1367

持て成す／もてなす

Answer 1367

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1.to entertain; to make welcome　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
持てなす 【もてなす】

Question 1368

心が弾む／こころがはずむ

Answer 1368

Expression, Godan verb with mu ending

1.to be excited; to be elated

Question 1369

過ぎ去る／すぎさる

Answer 1369

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to pass; to pass by​
Other forms
過去る 【すぎさる】

Question 1370

打ち解ける／うちとける

Answer 1370

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to open one’s heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank​
Other forms
うち解ける 【うちとける】、打解ける 【うちとける】

Question 1371

どぎまぎ

Answer 1371

Suru verb, Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ドギマギ

Question 1372

導入／どうにゅう

Answer 1372

Noun, Suru verb

1.introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation

Question 1373

靨／えくぼ

Answer 1373

Noun
1.dimple　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
笑窪 【えくぼ】、エクボ

Question 1374

裏山／うらやま

Answer 1374

Noun
1.mountain (or hill) behind a house, village, etc.​
2.side of a mountain that gets little sunshine​
Expression
3.envious; jealous; jelly　​Slang,Jocular, humorous term,See alsoうらやましい,pun on うらやましい

Question 1375

水気／みずけ

Answer 1375

Noun
1.water content; moisture; juiciness; dampness​
2.water vapor (vapour); steam​　Only applies to すいき
3.dropsy; edema; oedema　​Only applies to すいき
Other forms
水け 【みずけ】、水気 【すいき】

Question 1376

噛み切る／かみきる

Answer 1376

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb
1.to bite off; to gnaw through​
Other forms
かみ切る 【かみきる】

Question 1377

本場／ほんば

Answer 1377

Noun, No-adjective
1.home (of something); place famous for its …; center (e.g. of manufacture); best place (for)​
2.place of origin; birthplace; cradle​
Noun
3.morning session; last session in the morning

Question 1378

こってり

Answer 1378

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.thickly; heavily; richly　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,ごってり is emphatic
2.severely; strongly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ごってり

Question 1379

軋む／きしむ

Answer 1379

Godan verb with mu ending, intransitive verb

1.to jar; to creak; to grate　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1380

待ち望む／まちのぞむ

Answer 1380

Godan verb with mu ending, Transitive verb
1.to wait eagerly for; to look forward to​
Other forms
待望む 【まちのぞむ】

Question 1381

お襁褓／おむつ

Answer 1381

Noun
1.diaper; nappy; napkin　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
御襁褓 【おむつ】、オムツ

Question 1382

てきぱき

Answer 1382

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.briskly; quickly; promptly　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
テキパキ、てきばき、テキバキ

Question 1383

ずるずる

Answer 1383

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.(falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; (drawing back) slowly; with a slither　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.on and on; while putting off; slovenly; interminably　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
4.with a slurp; with a sniffle　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Na-adjective
5.loose; lax; inconclusive; unresolved​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ズルズル、づるづる
Notes
づるづる: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1384

啜る／すする

Answer 1384

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb

1.to sip; to slurp　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1385

農薬／のうやく

Answer 1385

Noun, No-adjective

1.agricultural chemical (i.e. pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, etc.); agrochemical; agrichemical

Question 1386

接辞／せつじ

Answer 1386

Noun

1.prefixes and suffixes; affix

Question 1387

箪笥／たんす

Answer 1387

Noun
1.chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser​　Usually written using kana alone
Place
2.Tansu​
Other forms
簞笥 【たんす】、タンス
Notes
簞笥: Out-dated kanji.

Question 1388

瞼／まぶた

Answer 1388

1.eyelid​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
目蓋 【まぶた】、眼蓋 【まぶた】、瞼 【まなぶた】
Notes
まなぶた: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1389

面会謝絶／めんかいしゃぜつ

Answer 1389

Noun

1.No Visitors

Question 1390

効き目／ききめ

Answer 1390

Noun
1.effect; virtue; efficacy; impression​
2.one's dominant eye　​Only applies to 利き目,Only applies to きき眼,Only applies to 利目
Other forms
利き目 【ききめ】、きき眼 【ききめ】、効目 【ききめ】、利目 【ききめ】

Question 1391

不摂生／ふせっせい

Answer 1391

Noun, Na-adjective

1.neglect of one’s health; unhealthy living; intemperance　​Antonym:摂生

Question 1392

体つき／からだつき

Answer 1392

Noun
1.body build; figure​
Other forms
体付き 【からだつき】、身体つき 【からだつき】、身体付き 【からだつき

Question 1393

顔つき／かおつき

Answer 1393

Noun
1.(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression​
Other forms
顔付き 【かおつき】、顔付 【かおつき】
Notes
顔付: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 1394

ヒリヒリ

Answer 1394

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.stinging (pain); smarting; tingling　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ひりひり

Question 1395

キリキリ

Answer 1395

Adverb

1. chafing; grinding (e.g. teeth)​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. binding tightly; pulling tight (e.g. a bow)​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3. rotating quickly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
4. hurting sharply​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
5. briskly; quickly; promptly; at once; right away　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Other forms
きりきり

Question 1396

きりきり舞い／きりきりまい

Answer 1396

Noun, Suru verb

1. whirling; going round and round; rushing a person off his feet​
2. panicking; rushing around in a fluster; working in a panic

Question 1397

ムカムカ

Answer 1397

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb, Suru verb
1.feeling sick; feeling queasy; feeling nauseated　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.being angry; being offended; being disgusted　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
むかむか

Question 1398

めっきり

Answer 1398

Adverb

1.remarkably; noticeably; considerably; appreciably

Question 1399

長篇小説／ちょうへんしょうせつ

Answer 1399

Noun
1.full-length novel​
Other forms
長編小説 【ちょうへんしょうせつ】

Question 1400

戯曲／ぎきょく

Answer 1400

Noun

1. drama; play​
2. Chinese opera

Question 1401

文庫本／ぶんこぼん

Answer 1401

Noun

1.small-format paperback book; pocket paperback

Question 1402

待望／たいぼう

Answer 1402

Noun, Suru verb
1.waiting expectantly; waiting eagerly; looking forward to​
No-adjective
2.long-awaited

Question 1403

重厚／じゅうこう

Answer 1403

Na-adjective
1.profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately; solemn; massive; composed​
Other forms
重厚 【ちょうこう】

Question 1404

音色／ねいろ

Answer 1404

Noun
1.tone color; tone colour; tone quality; timbre
Other forms
音いろ 【ねいろ】、音色 【おんしょく】

Question 1405

一節／いっせつ

Answer 1405

Noun
1.a verse (e.g. in the Bible); stanza; paragraph; passage; a joint; section; a tune; note; strain; measure​
Other forms
一節 【ひとふし】

Question 1406

口ずさむ／くちずさむ

Answer 1406

Godan verb with mu ending, Transitive verb
1.to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon​
Other forms
口遊む 【くちずさむ】、口吟む 【くちずさむ】、口号む 【くちずさむ】
Notes
口号む: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1407

刺繍／ししゅう

Answer 1407

Noun, Suru verb
1.embroidery
Other forms
刺しゅう 【ししゅう】、刺繡 【ししゅう】

Question 1408

嗜む／たしなむ

Answer 1408

Godan verb with mu ending, Transitive verb
1.to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to have an interest in (e.g. a hobby)　​Usually written using kana alone
2.to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one’s behaviour)​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
嗜む 【たしむ】
Notes
たしむ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1409

連帯／れんたい

Answer 1409

Noun, Suru verb
1.solidarity​
Noun or verb acting prenominally
2.joint; collective

Question 1410

不振／ふしん

Answer 1410

Noun, No-adjective, Na-adjective

1.dullness; slump; stagnation; inactivity; depression

Question 1411

健闘／けんとう

Answer 1411

Noun, Suru verb

1.fighting bravely; strenuous efforts

Question 1412

健闘むなしく／けんとうむなしく

Answer 1412

Expression, Adverb
1.fighting in vain​
Other forms
健闘空しく 【けんとうむなしく】、健闘虚しく 【けんとうむなしく】

Question 1413

健闘を祈る／けんとうをいのる

Answer 1413

Expression, Godan verb with ru ending

1.to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success

Question 1414

がらん

Answer 1414

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1. clanging​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. empty; deserted　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1415

校風／こうふう

Answer 1415

Noun

1.school tradition; school customs; school spirit　​See also社風

Question 1416

中高一貫校／ちゅうこういっかんこう

Answer 1416

Noun

1.combined junior high and high school

Question 1417

男女共学／だんじょきょうがく

Answer 1417

Noun, No-adjective

1.co-education; mixed education

Question 1418

質疑応答／しつぎおうとう

Answer 1418

Noun

1.question and answer session

Question 1419

筆記試験／ひっきしけん

Answer 1419

Noun

1.written examination

Question 1420

口述試験／こうじゅつしけん

Answer 1420

Noun

1.oral examination

Question 1421

実技／じつぎ

Answer 1421

Noun

1.practical skill

Question 1422

授与／じゅよ

Answer 1422

Noun, Suru verb

1.awarding; conferment; granting; presentation

Question 1423

課外活動／かがいかつどう

Answer 1423

Noun

1.extracurricular activities

Question 1424

熟／つくづく

Answer 1424

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.deeply; keenly; severely; completely; utterly　​Usually written using kana alone,Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.intently; carefully; closely; attentively　​Usually written using kana alone,Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
熟 【つくつく】、熟熟 【つくづく】、熟熟 【つくつく】、熟々 【つくづく】、熟々 【つくつく】

Question 1425

間誤付／まごつく

Answer 1425

Godan verb with ku ending, intransitive verb
1.to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss　​Usually written using kana alone,See alsoまごまご
Notes
間誤付く: Ateji (phonetic) reading.

Question 1426

役員／やくいん

Answer 1426

Noun

1. director; executive​
2. officer; official; person in charge

Question 1427

重役／じゅうやく

Answer 1427

Noun
1.(company) director; executive; top management​　Only applies to じゅうやく
2.important post; role with heavy responsibilities​
Other forms
重役 【おもやく】
Notes
おもやく: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1428

取締役／とりしまりやく

Answer 1428

Noun

1.company director; board member

Question 1429

常勤／じょうきん

Answer 1429

Noun, Suru verb

1.full-time employment

Question 1430

非常勤／ひじょうきん

Answer 1430

Noun

1.part-time work

Question 1431

広報／こうほう

Answer 1431

Noun, Suru verb
1.public relations; PR; publicity; information; publicizing
Other forms
弘報 【こうほう】、廣報 【こうほう】
Notes
廣報: Out-dated kanji.

Question 1432

勤続／きんぞく

Answer 1432

Noun, Suru verb

1.continuous service

Question 1433

検事／けんじ

Answer 1433

Noun

1.public prosecutor

Question 1434

助産師 ／じょさんし

Answer 1434

Noun

1.midwife​　See also助産婦

Question 1435

土木／どぼく

Answer 1435

Noun

1.engineering works; civil engineering; public works

Question 1436

神主／かんぬし

Answer 1436

Noun
1.Shinto priest​　Shinto term,Sensitive
2.chief Shinto priest (of a shrine)​　Shinto term,Sensitive
3.Welsh onion; pun in Buddhist monk jargon​　See also葱 ねぎ
Place
4.Kannushi​
Other forms
神主 【かむぬし】

Question 1437

家政婦／かせいふ

Answer 1437

Noun

1.housekeeper; maid

Question 1438

板前／いたまえ

Answer 1438

Noun

1. chef (esp. of high-end Japanese cuisine); cook　​Kantou dialect,See also板場 いたば
2. area of a kitchen that contains the chopping board　​orig. meaning

Question 1439

税理士／ぜいりし

Answer 1439

Noun

1.tax counsellor; tax counselor; licensed tax accountant

Question 1440

公募／こうぼ

Answer 1440

Noun, Suru verb
1.public appeal (e.g. for contributions); public offering (of securities); public advertisement (of a post); open recruitment

Question 1441

取り掛かる／とりかかる

Answer 1441

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to begin; to set about; to start​
Other forms
取りかかる 【とりかかる】、取り掛る 【とりかかる】、取掛る 【とりかかる】

Question 1442

正社員／せいしゃいん

Answer 1442

Noun

1.regular employee; permanent employee; full-time employee​　See also派遣社員 はけんしゃいん

Question 1443

契約社員／けいやくしゃいん

Answer 1443

Noun

1.contract employee

Question 1444

着々／ちゃくちゃく

Answer 1444

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.steadily​
Other forms
着着 【ちゃくちゃく】

Question 1445

真っしぐら／まっしぐら

Answer 1445

Adverb
1.at full speed; impetuously; precipitately; headlong​　Usually written using kana alone,usu. as まっしぐらに
Other forms
驀地 【まっしぐら】、驀地 【ましぐら】、驀地 【ましくら】、驀地 【ばくち】

Question 1446

就ける／つける

Answer 1446

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to install (a king, emperor, etc.)​
2.to appoint (to a post); to promote​　Only applies to 就ける
3.to assign (to study under)​　Only applies to 就ける
Other forms
即ける 【つける】

Question 1447

創刊／そうかん

Answer 1447

Noun, Suru verb

1.launching (e.g. newspaper); first issue

Question 1448

部数／ぶすう

Answer 1448

Noun
1.number of copies; circulation​
Place
2.Busuu

Question 1449

博す／はくす

Answer 1449

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb

1. to win; to gain; to earn
2. to spread (one’s name, etc.)

Question 1450

下火／したび

Answer 1450

Noun

1.burning low; waning; declining

Question 1451

放映／ほうえい

Answer 1451

Noun, Suru verb

1.televising; broadcasting; airing

Question 1452

財政／ざいせい

Answer 1452

Noun

1. public finance
2. financial affairs; financial situation

Question 1453

転落／てんらく

Answer 1453

Noun, Suru verb
1.fall; tumble; spill; plunge; dive​
2.degradation; comedown; demotion; slump​
Other forms
顛落 【てんらく】

Question 1454

納入／のうにゅう

Answer 1454

Noun, Suru verb

1. payment (taxes, fees, etc.)​
2. supply (of goods); delivery

Question 1455

採算／さいさん

Answer 1455

Noun

1.profit

Question 1456

収支／しゅうし

Answer 1456

Noun

1.income and expenditure

Question 1457

停泊／ていはく

Answer 1457

Noun, Suru verb
1.anchorage; anchoring; mooring​
Other forms
碇泊 【ていはく】

Question 1458

着工／ちゃっこう

Answer 1458

Noun, Suru verb

1.starting (construction) work

Question 1459

工業地帯／こうぎょうちたい

Answer 1459

Noun

1.industrial area

Question 1460

小売業／こうりぎょう

Answer 1460

Noun
1.retail trade; retailing​
Other forms
小売り業 【こうりぎょう】

Question 1461

軽工業／けいこうぎょう

Answer 1461

Noun

1.light industry

Question 1462

財政赤字／ざいせいあかじ

Answer 1462

Noun

1.budget deficit

Question 1463

遊覧船／ゆうらんせん

Answer 1463

Noun

1.pleasure cruise; sightseeing boat; excursion boat

Question 1464

インフレ

Answer 1464

Noun, No-adjective

1.inflation ​Abbreviation,See also インフレーション

Question 1465

つかず離れず／つかずはなれず

Answer 1465

Expression, Adverb
1.maintaining a reasonable distance; neutral position; indecision​
Other forms
付かず離れず 【つかずはなれず】、即かず離れず 【つかずはなれず】

Question 1466

ピーマン

Answer 1466

Noun

1.bell pepper; green pepper; pimiento; pimento; capsicum ​From French “piment”

Question 1467

行政／ぎょうせい

Answer 1467

Noun

1.administration; governance; the authorities; authority

Question 1468

議題／ぎだい

Answer 1468

Noun

1.topic of discussion; agenda

Question 1469

議題に上す／ぎだいにのぼす

Answer 1469

Expression, Godan verb with su ending

1.to bring up for discussion

Question 1470

改革／かいかく

Answer 1470

Noun, Suru verb

1.reform; reformation; reorganization

Question 1471

万全／ばんぜん

Answer 1471

Noun, No-adjective, Na-adjective

1.perfection; flawlessness

Question 1472

寛大／かんだい

Answer 1472

Na-adjective, Noun

1.tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous

Question 1473

調印／ちょういん

Answer 1473

Noun, Suru verb

1.signature; signing; sealing

Question 1474

協議／きょうぎ

Answer 1474

Noun, Suru verb

1.conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation

Question 1475

発給／はっきゅう

Answer 1475

Noun, Suru verb

1.issuance (e.g. of a passport); issuing

Question 1476

司法／しほう

Answer 1476

Noun, No-adjective

1.administration of justice

Question 1477

告訴／こくそ

Answer 1477

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.accusation; complaint; charge; legal action

Question 1478

古代文明／こだいぶんめい

Answer 1478

Noun

1.ancient civilization; ancient civilisation

Question 1479

衰退／すいたい

Answer 1479

Noun, Suru verb
1.decline; degeneration; decay; waning; ebbing​
Other forms
衰頽 【すいたい】

Question 1480

住居跡／じゅうきょあと

Answer 1480

Noun

1.dwelling (habitation) site; site of a (prehistoric) settlement

Question 1481

増強／ぞうきょう

Answer 1481

Noun, Suru verb

1.reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup

Question 1482

傷跡／きずあと

Answer 1482

Noun
1.scar; cicatrix​
Other forms
傷痕 【きずあと】、傷あと 【きずあと】、疵痕 【きずあと】、傷痕 【しょうこん】

Question 1483

漢民族／かんみんぞく

Answer 1483

Noun

1.Chinese people; Han race

Question 1484

遊牧民族／ゆうぼくみんぞく

Answer 1484

Noun

1.nomadic tribe; nomadic people; nomadic race

Question 1485

再三／さいさん

Answer 1485

Adverb, No-adjective

1.again and again; repeatedly

Question 1486

再三再四／さいさんさいし

Answer 1486

Adverb, Noun

1.repeatedly​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1487

抜本的／ばっぽんてき

Answer 1487

Na-adjective

1.drastic; radical

Question 1488

法整備／ほうせいび

Answer 1488

Noun

1.legislation; development of laws

Question 1489

大まかに言えば／おおまかにいえば

Answer 1489

Expression

1.generally speaking; in a broad way

Question 1490

すれば

Answer 1490

Expression

1.if so; in that case; in that situation ​See also為る する

Question 1491

少子高齢化／しょうしこうれいか

Answer 1491

Noun
1.decreasing birthrate and aging population; aging population combined with the diminishing number of children; declining birthrate and a growing proportion of elderly people; dwindling birthrate and an aging population; low birthrate and longevity　​See also少子化,See also高齢化

Question 1492

社会保障／しゃかいほしょう

Answer 1492

Noun, No-adjective

1.social security

Question 1493

社会保障制度／しゃかいほしょうせいど

Answer 1493

Noun

1.social security system

Question 1494

富裕層／ふゆうそう

Answer 1494

Noun

1.wealthy people; the rich

Question 1495

少子化／しょうしか

Answer 1495

Noun, Suru verb

1.declining birth rates; decrease in the number of children

Question 1496

就業／しゅうぎょう

Answer 1496

Noun, Suru verb

1.employment; starting work

Question 1497

支給／しきゅう

Answer 1497

Noun, Suru verb

1.provision; supply; payment; allowance; grant

Question 1498

受給／じゅきゅう

Answer 1498

1.receiving payments (pension, ration)

Question 1499

出生率／しゅっしょうりつ

Answer 1499

Noun

1.birth rate

Question 1500

人口構造／じんこうこうぞう

Answer 1500

Noun

1.population structure; demographic structure; age-sex structure

Question 1501

介護福祉士／かいごふくしし

Answer 1501

Noun

1.(certified) care worker

Question 1502

若返り／わかがえり

Answer 1502

Noun, Suru verb

1.rejuvenation; restoration of youth

Question 1503

乳幼児／にゅうようじ

Answer 1503

Noun

1.infants; babies and very young children

Question 1504

産休／さんきゅう

Answer 1504

Noun

1.maternity leave　​Abbreviation,See also出産休暇

Question 1505

省略不可能／しょうりゃくふかのう

Answer 1505

Noun

1.mandatory; cannot be omitted​　Computer terminology

Question 1506

産前産後／さんぜんさんご

Answer 1506

Temporal noun, No-adjective

1.before and after childbirth

Question 1507

育休／いくきゅう

Answer 1507

Noun

1.childcare leave; leave taken after the compulsory maternity leave　​Abbreviation,　See also育児休業,See also産休 さんきゅう

Question 1508

両立／りょうりつ

Answer 1508

Noun, Suru verb

1.compatibility; coexistence; standing together

Question 1509

軽視／けいし

Answer 1509

Noun, Suru verb

1.making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt; disdain

Question 1510

重視／じゅうし

Answer 1510

Noun, Suru verb

1.regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on

Question 1511

愈／いよいよ

Answer 1511

Adverb
1.more and more; all the more; increasingly​　Usually written using kana alone
2.at last; finally; beyond doubt​　Usually written using kana alone
3.(at the) last moment; worst possible time　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
愈々 【いよいよ】、弥々 【いよいよ】、愈愈 【いよいよ】、弥弥 【いよいよ】、イヨイヨ

Question 1512

いよいよという時／いよいよというとき

Answer 1512

Expression
1.(at the) last moment; (in the) nick of time​
Other forms
いよいよと言う時 【いよいよというとき】

Question 1513

類義／るいぎ

Answer 1513

Noun

1.synonymousness　​See also類義語

Question 1514

集中豪雨／しゅうちゅうごうう

Answer 1514

Noun

1.local downpour; severe rain fall

Question 1515

立ち込める／たちこめる

Answer 1515

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen​
Other forms
立ちこめる 【たちこめる】、立ち籠める 【たちこめる】、立込める 【たちこめる】

Question 1516

暴風雨／ぼうふうう

Answer 1516

Noun
1.rainstorm; storm​
Other forms
暴風雨 【あらし】
Notes
あらし: Gikun (meaning as reading) or jukujikun (special kanji reading).

Question 1517

降り積もる／ふりつもる

Answer 1517

Godan verb with ru ending
1.to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick​
Other forms
降積もる 【ふりつもる】

Question 1518

高温多湿／こうおんたしつ

Answer 1518

Noun, No-adjective

1.high temperature and humidity; hot and humid (climate)

Question 1519

海峡／かいきょう

Answer 1519

Noun

1.channel (e.g. between two land masses); strait

Question 1520

打ち寄せる／うちよせる

Answer 1520

Ichidan verb

1.to break onto (shore); to wash ashore; to attack

Question 1521

土砂降り／どしゃぶり

Answer 1521

Noun
1.downpour; pouring rain; cloudburst; pelting rain; heavy rain​
Other forms
どしゃ降り 【どしゃぶり】

Question 1522

ひっそり

Answer 1522

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb, Suru verb

1. quiet (place); still; silent; deserted​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. inconspicuously; modestly; quietly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1523

果てし無く／はてしなく

Answer 1523

Adverb
1.eternally; interminably​
Other forms
果てしなく 【はてしなく】

Question 1524

煌々／こうこう

Answer 1524

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.brilliant; bright; dazzling​
Other forms
煌煌 【こうこう】、晃々 【こうこう】、晃晃 【こうこう】

Question 1525

ぽっかり

Answer 1525

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1. lightly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. gaping wide​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3. suddenly; unexpectedly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1526

どんより

Answer 1526

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb

1. dark; gloomy; overcast; gray​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. heavy; leaden; dull; lackluster; glazed　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1527

ザーザー

Answer 1527

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.(raining) heavily; (water rushing) plentily​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.with white noise; with a buzz　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ざーざー、ざあざあ

Question 1528

轟々／ごうごう

Answer 1528

Taru-adjective, No-adjective
1.thunderous; rumbling​　Only applies to ごうごう
Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
2.thunderously; rumblingly​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
轟々 【とどろとどろ】、轟轟 【ごうごう】、轟轟 【とどろとどろ】、ゴーゴー、ごーごー
Notes
とどろとどろ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. とどろとどろ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1529

ぽつぽつ

Answer 1529

Noun
1.dots; spots​
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
2.bit by bit; little by little; gradually​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.here and there; scattered; dotted​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
4.in drops; (falling) lightly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1530

じめじめ

Answer 1530

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb

1. damp; humid; wet; clammy; muggy; soggy​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. gloomy; melancholy; depressing​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1531

今にも／いまにも

Answer 1531

Adverb

1.at any moment (now); at any minute; on the verge of (doing); just about to

Question 1532

際どい／きわどい

Answer 1532

I-adjective
1.risky; dangerous; hazardous; perilous; close (e.g. game); narrow (e.g. victory)　​Usually written using kana alone
2.suggestive; bordering on the obscene; risqué; delicate (e.g. question); questionable; shady　​Usually written using kana alone
3.extreme; harsh; cruel　​Archaism
Other forms
際疾い 【きわどい】

Question 1533

航行／こうこう

Answer 1533

Noun, Suru verb

1.cruise; navigation; sailing

Question 1534

油田 ／ゆでん

Answer 1534

Noun

1.oil field

Question 1535

傾らか／なだらか

Answer 1535

Na-adjective, Noun

1. gently sloping; gentle; easy​　Usually written using kana alone
2. smooth　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1536

パラパラ

Answer 1536

Noun
1.disco dancing with synchronized arm motions​
Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
2.falling in (large) drops (e.g. rain, hail); sprinkle (e.g. rain, salt); pattering; clattering (e.g. hail)　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.flipping through a book; thumbing through a book; riffling cards​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Na-adjective
4.sparse; scattered (e.g. clumps of grass)​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, No-adjective
5.crumbly (e.g. tofu, cheese, non-sticky rice); loose and falling apart​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Place
6.Parapara
Other forms
ぱらぱら

Question 1537

にわか雨／にわかあめ

Answer 1537

Noun
1.rain shower​
Other forms
俄雨 【にわかあめ】、俄か雨 【にわかあめ】
Notes
俄か雨: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 1538

画期的／かっきてき

Answer 1538

Na-adjective
1.ground-breaking; revolutionary; unprecedented; epoch-making​
Other forms
劃期的 【かっきてき】

Question 1539

多様化／たようか

Answer 1539

Noun, Suru verb

1.diversification

Question 1540

火力発電／かりょくはつでん

Answer 1540

Noun

1.thermal power generation

Question 1541

浸透／しんとう

Answer 1541

Noun, Suru verb
1.penetration (e.g. market); pervasion (e.g. thought, ideology)​
2.permeation; soaking; osmosis
Other forms
滲透 【しんとう】

Question 1542

発足／ほっそく

Answer 1542

Noun, Suru verb
1.starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up​
Other forms
発足 【はっそく】

Question 1543

打ち上げる／うちあげる

Answer 1543

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to launch; to shoot up​
2.(of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore)​
3.to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close​
4.to report (to boss, etc.)​
Other forms
打上げる 【うちあげる】、打ち揚げる 【うちあげる】、打揚げる 【うちあげる】

Question 1544

ぶち上げる／ぶちあげる

Answer 1544

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to make a bold speech; to make a bold statement​
Other forms
打ち上げる 【ぶちあげる】、打上げる 【ぶちあげる】、打ち挙げる 【ぶちあげる】

Question 1545

蒸気機関／じょうききかん

Answer 1545

Noun

1.steam engine

Question 1546

日ごろ／ひごろ

Answer 1546

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun
1.normally; habitually​
Other forms
日頃 【ひごろ】

Question 1547

日頃の行い／ひごろのおこない

Answer 1547

Expression
1.one’s habitual behaviour (behavior)
Other forms
日ごろの行い 【ひごろのおこない】

Question 1548

日取り／ひどり

Answer 1548

Noun
1.fixed date; appointed day​
Other forms
日どり 【ひどり】

Question 1549

前途／ぜんと

Answer 1549

Noun

1. future; prospects; outlook
2. journey ahead; distance yet to cover

Question 1550

前途洋々／ぜんとようよう

Answer 1550

No-adjective, Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.with a rosy future; offering promising prospects​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)
Other forms
前途洋洋 【ぜんとようよう】

Question 1551

前途多難／ぜんとたなん

Answer 1551

Noun, Na-adjective

1.having many difficulties in store; grim prospects　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1552

隔月／かくげつ

Answer 1552

Noun, No-adjective

1.every second month; every other month

Question 1553

終日／しゅうじつ

Answer 1553

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun
1.all day; for a whole day​
Other forms
終日 【ひねもす】、終日 【ひめもす】、終日 【ひもすがら】

Question 1554

終日禁煙／しゅうじつきんえん

Answer 1554

Expression

1.no smoking at any time　​on a sign

Question 1555

面する／めんする

Answer 1555

Suru verb - special class
1.to face on; to look out on to

Question 1556

前方／ぜんぽう

Answer 1556

Noun, No-adjective

1. forward; frontward; ahead​　Antonym:後方
2. rectangular front

Question 1557

後方／こうほう

Answer 1557

Noun, No-adjective

1.behind; in the rear; in back　​Antonym:前方 ぜんぽう

Question 1558

左右対称／さゆうたいしょう

Answer 1558

Noun, No-adjective, Na-adjective

1.bilateral symmetry​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1559

区画整理／くかくせいり

Answer 1559

Noun
1.land readjustment; town planning​
Place
2.Kukakuseiri​
Other forms
区劃整理 【くかくせいり】

Question 1560

圏外／けんがい

Answer 1560

Noun
1.(being) out of range (e.g. mobile network, radar, missiles); (being) out of contention; (being) beyond influence​　See also圏内

Question 1561

非対称／ひたいしょう

Answer 1561

Noun

1.asymmetry

Question 1562

予てから／かねてから

Answer 1562

Expression

1.since some time ago; for quite a while; already　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1563

隔週／かくしゅう

Answer 1563

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun, No-adjective

1.every other week; every two weeks

Question 1564

俄かに／にわかに

Answer 1564

Adverb
1.suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
俄に 【にわかに】

Question 1565

依然／いぜん

Answer 1565

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb

1.still; as yet; as it has been​　See also依然として いぜんとして

Question 1566

目処が立つ／めどがたつ

Answer 1566

Expression, Godan verb with tsu ending
1.the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
Other forms
めどが立つ 【めどがたつ】、目途が立つ 【めどがたつ】、目処がたつ 【めどがたつ】、目途がたつ 【めどがたつ】、メドが立つ 【メドがたつ】

Question 1567

目処／めど

Answer 1567

Noun
1.aim; goal　​Usually written using kana alone
2.prospect; outlook　​See also目途が立つ
Other forms
目途 【めど】、目途 【もくと】、メド

Question 1568

由緒／ゆいしょ

Answer 1568

Noun

1.history; pedigree; lineage

Question 1569

思惑／おもわく

Answer 1569

Noun
1.expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; calculations
2.purpose; intention; motive; ulterior motive​
3.others' opinions of one​
4.speculation​　Finance term
Other forms
思わく 【おもわく】
Notes
思惑: Ateji (phonetic) reading.

Question 1570

思惑買い／おもわくがい

Answer 1570

Noun
1.speculative buying; buying long; buying on margin​
Other forms
思惑買 【おもわくがい】、思わく買い 【おもわくがい】

Question 1571

対等／たいとう

Answer 1571

Noun
1.equality (esp. of status, on equal terms); equivalence​
Na-adjective, No-adjective
2.equivalent; equal

Question 1572

対人関係／たいじんかんけい

Answer 1572

Noun

1.personal relations　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1573

間柄／あいだがら

Answer 1573

Noun
1.relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)​
Other forms
間がら 【あいだがら】

Question 1574

親交／しんこう

Answer 1574

Noun

1.intimacy; friendship; friendly relations

Question 1575

親交を深める／しんこうをふかめる

Answer 1575

Expression, Ichidan verb

1.to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted

Question 1576

転身／てんしん

Answer 1576

Noun, Suru verb

1.changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)

Question 1577

重なり合う／かさなりあう

Answer 1577

Godan verb with u ending
1.to lie on top of each other; to overlap; to pile up​
Other forms
重なりあう 【かさなりあう】

Question 1578

関わり合う／かかわりあう

Answer 1578

Godan verb with u ending
1.to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with​
Other forms
関わりあう 【かかわりあう】、係わり合う 【かかわりあう】、かかわり合う 【かかわりあう】

Question 1579

渋々／しぶしぶ

Answer 1579

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.reluctantly; unwillingly　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
渋渋 【しぶしぶ】

Question 1580

取り巻く／とりまく

Answer 1580

Godan verb with ku ending, Transitive verb
1.to surround; to encircle; to enclose​
Other forms
取巻く 【とりまく】、取りまく 【とりまく】

Question 1581

辿る／たどる

Answer 1581

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb

1.to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1582

結果論／けっかろん

Answer 1582

Noun

1.hindsight-based opinion

Question 1583

歩み寄る／あゆみよる

Answer 1583

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to compromise; to meet halfway​
2.to step up to; to walk up to; to approach​
Other forms
歩みよる 【あゆみよる】

Question 1584

修羅場／しゅらば

Answer 1584

Noun
1.fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed)​
2.location of the fight between the Asuras and Shakra　​Only applies to しゅらじょう,See also阿修羅 あしゅら,See also帝釈天 たいしゃくてん
3.difficulties (in a love relationship)​　Colloquialism,Only applies to しゅらば
4.crunch time (esp. for cartoonists)　​Colloquialism,Only applies to しゅらば
Other forms
修羅場 【しゅらじょう】
Notes
しゅらじょう: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1585

成功裏／せいこうり

Answer 1585

Noun, No-adjective
1.(with a) successful outcome; (ending in) success​　oft. adverbially as 成功裏に
Other forms
成功裡 【せいこうり】

Question 1586

家宅捜索／かたくそうさく

Answer 1586

Noun

1.premises search; household search

Question 1587

三拍子／さんびょうし

Answer 1587

Noun
1.triple time​　Music term
2.three important requisites　​See also三拍子揃う
Place
3.Sanbyoushi

Question 1588

要注意人物／ようちゅういじんぶつ

Answer 1588

Noun

1.person requiring special attention; person to be wary of; person under (police) surveillance; dangerous person

Question 1589

糸状／いとじょう

Answer 1589

No-adjective

1.stringlike; thready; linear; filamentous; filiform

Question 1590

隠元／いんげん

Answer 1590

Noun
1.common bean; green bean　​Usually written using kana alone,See also隠元豆
Other forms
インゲン

Question 1591

筋が通る／すじがとおる

Answer 1591

Expression, Godan verb with ru ending

1.to make sense; to be consistent; to be logical; to stand to reason; to be coherent　​See also筋が立つ

Question 1592

政府筋／せいふすじ

Answer 1592

Noun

1.government sources; official quarters

Question 1593

関係筋／かんけいすじ

Answer 1593

Noun

1.relevant source; well-informed source; interested parties

Question 1594

水玉／みずだま

Answer 1594

Noun
1.drop of water​
Noun, No-adjective
2.polka dots　​Abbreviation,See also　水玉模様 みずたまもよう

Question 1595

睨む／にらむ

Answer 1595

Godan verb with mu ending, Transitive verb

1. to glare at; to scowl at; to glower at​　Usually written using kana alone
2. to stare intensely at; to examine carefully　​Usually written using kana alone
3. to estimate; to guess; to suspect; to judge​　Usually written using kana alone
4. to keep an eye on someone (e.g. a suspicious or untrustworthy person); to watch　​Usually written using kana alone,See also睨まれる,often as 睨まれる
5. to take account of; to take into consideration　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1596

芯が強い／しんがつよい

Answer 1596

Expression, I-adjective

1.mentally strong; strong-willed

Question 1597

割れ目／われめ

Answer 1597

Noun
1.chasm; interstice; crevice; crack; cleft; split; rift; fissure　​Only applies to われめ
2.vulva; slit; cunt; vagina; twat　​Vulgar,Slang
Other forms
破れ目 【われめ】、割目 【われめ】、破目 【われめ】、ワレメ
Notes
割目: Irregular okurigana usage. 破目: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 1598

罅／ひび

Answer 1598

Noun, No-adjective
1.crack; fissure​Usually written using kana alone,Only applies to ひび
Noun
2.rift; split　​Usually written using kana alone,Only applies to ひび
3.chaps; skin fissure​
Other forms
皹 【ひび】、皸 【ひび】、皹 【あかぎれ】、皸 【あかぎれ】

Question 1599

金銭問題／きんせんもんだい

Answer 1599

Noun

1.money matter; question of money; money trouble​　Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1600

題名／だいめい

Answer 1600

Noun

1.title; caption; heading

Question 1601

脇による／わきによる

Answer 1601

Expression, Godan verb with ru ending
1.to stand aside; to step to the side; to move aside​
Other forms
脇に寄る 【わきによる】、わきに寄る 【わきによる】

Question 1602

脇に置く／わきにおく

Answer 1602

Expression, Godan verb with ku ending
1.to lay aside; to set aside​
Other forms
傍に置く 【わきにおく】、脇におく 【わきにおく】、わきに置く 【わきにおく】

Question 1603

今年度／こんねんど

Answer 1603

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun

1.this year; this fiscal year; this school year

Question 1604

田畑／たはた

Answer 1604

Noun
1.fields (of rice and other crops)​
Other forms
田畑 【でんぱた】、田畑 【でんばた】、田畑 【たはたけ】、田畠 【たはた】、田畠 【でんぱた】、田畠 【でんばた】、田畠 【たはたけ】

Question 1605

行き渡る／いきわたる

Answer 1605

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1.to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone​
Other forms
行き渡る 【ゆきわたる】、行きわたる 【いきわたる】、行きわたる 【ゆきわたる】、行渡る 【いきわたる】、行渡る 【ゆきわたる】

Question 1606

霞む／かすむ

Answer 1606

Godan verb with mu ending, intransitive verb
1.to become misty; to become hazy​　Usually written using kana alone,esp. 霞む
2.to get blurry; to grow dim　​Usually written using kana alone,esp. 翳む
3.to be overshadowed; to be upstaged; to be outshone　​Usually written using kana alone,esp. 霞む
Other forms
翳む 【かすむ】

Question 1607

箇所／かしょ

Answer 1607

Noun
1.place; point; part; spot; area; passage; portion​　Only applies to 箇所,Only applies
Counter
2.counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
Other forms
個所 【かしょ】、カ所 【かしょ】、ヶ所 【かしょ】、か所 【かしょ】、ヵ所 【かしょ】、ケ所 【かしょ】

Question 1608

木の実／きのみ

Answer 1608

Noun
1.fruit of a tree; nut; berry​
Other forms
木の実 【きのみ】、木のみ 【このみ】、木のみ 【きのみ】

Question 1609

出港／しゅっこう

Answer 1609

Noun, Suru verb

1.departure from a port; leaving port; setting sail​　See also入港

Question 1610

消息／しょうそく

Answer 1610

Noun
1.news (from somebody); letter; contact​
2.(somebody’s) whereabouts; (somebody’s) movements​
Other forms
消息 【しょうそこ】
Notes
しょうそこ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1611

寸劇／すんげき

Answer 1611

Noun

1.short play; skit

Question 1612

多め／おおめ

Answer 1612

Noun, Na-adjective
1.somewhat larger quantity; larger portion​
Other forms
多目 【おおめ】

Question 1613

大目に見る／おおめにみる

Answer 1613

Expression, Ichidan verb
1.to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient; to be forgiving

Question 1614

藻掻く／もがく

Answer 1614

Godan verb with ku ending, intransitive verb
1.to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to squirm​　Usually written using kana alone
2.to act frantically; to make desperate efforts　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
踠く 【もがく】
Notes
藻掻く: Ateji (phonetic) reading. 踠く: Out-dated kanji.

Question 1615

揉む／もむ

Answer 1615

Godan verb with mu ending, Transitive verb

1. to rub; to crumple​　Usually written using kana alone
2. to massage​　Usually written using kana alone
3. to argue; to have a heated discussion​　Usually written using kana alone
4. to train; to coach　​Usually written using kana alone
5. to jostle; to crowd; to shake; to rock​　Usually written using kana alone
6. to have various experiences (out in the world)　​Usually written using kana alone,as もまれる

Question 1616

生理的／せいりてき

Answer 1616

Na-adjective

1. physiological; physical​
2. visceral; instinctive; in one’s guts

Question 1617

事柄／ことがら

Answer 1617

Noun
1.matter; thing; affair; circumstance​
Other forms
事がら 【ことがら】

Question 1618

怒鳴りつける／どなりつける

Answer 1618

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to shout at​
Other forms
怒鳴り付ける 【どなりつける】、呶鳴り付ける 【どなりつける】

Question 1619

露天風呂／ろてんぶろ

Answer 1619

Noun

1.open air bath; rotemburo

Question 1620

相応／そうおう

Answer 1620

Na-adjective, No-adjective, Noun, Suru verb
1.suitable; appropriate; befitting; becoming; adequate; reasonable; proper​
Noun, Suru verb
2.conjoining; association; samprayukta​　Buddhist term

Question 1621

相応しい／ふさわしい

Answer 1621

I-adjective

1.appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1622

意思疎通／いしそつう

Answer 1622

Noun
1.(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
Other forms
意志疎通 【いしそつう】
Notes
意志疎通: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1623

汎発／はんぱつ

Answer 1623

Noun, Suru verb

1.pandemic; widespread

Question 1624

後を絶たない／あとをたたない

Answer 1624

Expression, I-adjective
1.never ceasing; never ending; endless​
Other forms
跡を絶たない 【あとをたたない】

Question 1625

やんわり

Answer 1625

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb

1.softly; mildly; gently; politely ​also written 柔んわり

Question 1626

遠まわし／とおまわし

Answer 1626

Na-adjective, Noun
1.indirect (roundabout) expression​
Other forms
遠回し 【とおまわし】

Question 1627

それと無く／それとなく

Answer 1627

Adverb
1.indirectly; obliquely　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
其れと無く 【それとなく】、其れとなく 【それとなく】

Question 1628

素っ気ない／そっけない

Answer 1628

I-adjective
1.cold; short; curt; blunt​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
素っ気無い 【そっけない】、素気ない 【そっけない】、素気無い 【そっけない】
Notes
素気ない: Irregular okurigana usage. 素気無い: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 1629

無愛想／ぶあいそう

Answer 1629

Na-adjective, Noun
1.unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold; brusque​
Other forms
不愛想 【ぶあいそう】

Question 1630

すんなり

Answer 1630

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb, Suru verb

1. slim; slender; lithe; supple　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. smoothly; without resistance; without trouble; without difficulty; without dissent; easily; readily​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1631

煙たい／けむたい

Answer 1631

I-adjective
1.smoky​
2.awkward; ill at ease​
Other forms
煙たい 【けぶたい】、烟たい 【けむたい】、烟たい 【けぶたい】

Question 1632

代わる代わる／かわるがわる

Answer 1632

Adverb
1.alternately; by turns​
Other forms
代る代る 【かわるがわる】

Question 1633

交互に／こうごに

Answer 1633

Adverb

1.alternately; by turns; one after the other

Question 1634

悉く／ことごとく

Answer 1634

Adverb
1.altogether; entirely​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
尽く 【ことごとく】

Question 1635

丸きり／まるきり

Answer 1635

Adverb
1.completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all​　Usually written using kana alone,See also　丸っきり まるっきり
Other forms
丸切り 【まるきり】

Question 1636

見どころ／みどころ

Answer 1636

Noun
1.point worthy of note; highlight; high point; main attraction; thing to note​
2.good prospects for the future; promise​
Other forms
見所 【みどころ】、見処 【みどころ】

Question 1637

ぞんざい

Answer 1637

Na-adjective

1.rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite

Question 1638

つれない

Answer 1638

I-adjective

1.cold; indifferent; unfriendly; unsympathetic; unkind

Question 1639

人材／じんざい

Answer 1639

Noun, No-adjective
1.capable person; talented person​
2.human resources; personnel​
Other forms
人財 【じんざい】
Notes
人財: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1640

冴えない／さえない

Answer 1640

Expression, I-adjective
1.dark; dull; sullen​
2.unsatisfactory; dissatisfying​
3.unattractive; unappealing​
4.boring; uninteresting​
Other forms
冱えない 【さえない】

Question 1641

好ましい／このましい

Answer 1641

I-adjective

1.nice; likeable; desirable

Question 1642

清々しい／すがすがしい

Answer 1642

I-adjective
1.refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed​
Other forms
清清しい 【すがすがしい】

Question 1643

目覚ましい／めざましい

Answer 1643

I-adjective
1.remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful​
Other forms
目覚しい 【めざましい】、目ざましい 【めざましい】、目醒しい 【めざましい】
Notes
目醒しい: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1644

感銘／かんめい

Answer 1644

Noun, Suru verb
1.deep impression​
Other forms
肝銘 【かんめい】

Question 1645

本腰／ほんごし

Answer 1645

Noun

1.strenuous effort; earnestness; seriousness

Question 1646

本腰を入れる／ほんごしをいれる

Answer 1646

Expression, Ichidan verb

1.to set about in earnest; to put one’s back into something　​Sensitive

Question 1647

自己肯定感／じここうていかん

Answer 1647

Noun

1.self-esteem; feeling of self-approval

Question 1648

胡麻すり／ごますり

Answer 1648

Noun
1.sycophant; apple-polisher; flatterer; brown-noser; ass-kisser​　Usually written using kana alone,Idiomatic expression
2.sesame seed grinding​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
胡麻擂り 【ごますり】、ゴマすり、ゴマスリ

Question 1649

気兼ね／きがね

Answer 1649

Noun, Suru verb
1.constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone​
Other forms
気がね 【きがね】

Question 1650

回顧／かいこ

Answer 1650

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.recollecting; reminiscing; looking back; retrospection; review

Question 1651

張り合う／はりあう

Answer 1651

Godan verb with u ending, intransitive verb
1.to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival​
Other forms
張合う 【はりあう】

Question 1652

拗れる／こじれる

Answer 1652

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1.to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 1653

大目に見る／おおめにみる

Answer 1653

1.to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient; to be forgiving

Question 1654

ギクシャク

Answer 1654

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.awkward (movements, speech, etc.); jerky; stiff; stilted　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.strained (relations); sour​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ぎくしゃく

Question 1655

縺れる／もつれる

Answer 1655

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1. to get entangled; to get tangled; to tangle​　Usually written using kana alone
2. to have poor control over (one’s tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over​　Usually written using kana alone,　See also舌が縺れる
3. to become complicated​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 1656

バテる

Answer 1656

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to be exhausted; to be worn out​
Other forms
ばてる

Question 1657

草臥れる／くたびれる

Answer 1657

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to get tired; to become exhausted; to grow weary　​Usually written using kana alone

2.to become worn out; to become battered (from long use)​　Usually written using kana alone
Auxiliary, Ichidan verb
3.to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with​　Usually written using kana alone,after the -masu stem of a verb

Question 1658

途絶える／とだえる

Answer 1658

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off​
Other forms
跡絶える 【とだえる】

Question 1659

付け加え／つけくわえ

Answer 1659

Noun
1.addition (to something)​
Other forms
付加え 【つけくわえ】

Question 1660

見合わせ／みあわせ

Answer 1660

Noun
1.looking at each other　​See also見合わせる
2.postponement; suspension; interruption　​See also見合わせる
Other forms
見合せ 【みあわせ】

Question 1661

あべこべ

Answer 1661

No-adjective, Na-adjective, Noun

1.contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1662

区々／まちまち

Answer 1662

Na-adjective, No-adjective
1.several; various; divergent; conflicting; different; diverse　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
区区 【まちまち】

Question 1663

会費／かいひ

Answer 1663

Noun

1.membership fee

Question 1664

会費制／かいひせい

Answer 1664

Noun, No-adjective

1.pay-your-own-way (party, etc.)

Question 1665

ぼんやり

Answer 1665

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.dimly; faintly; indistinctly; vaguely​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,also written as 呆んやり
2.absentmindedly; vacantly; carelessly　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.idly; aimlessly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Noun
4.absence of mind; fool; blockhead; dunce​
Other forms
ボンヤリ

Question 1666

唖然／あぜん

Answer 1666

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the 'to' particle
1.dumbfounded; in mute amazement​
Other forms
あ然 【あぜん】、啞然 【あぜん】
Notes
啞然: Out-dated kanji.

Question 1667

呆然／ぼうぜん

Answer 1667

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze​
Other forms
茫然 【ぼうぜん】、ぼう然 【ぼうぜん】、惘然 【ぼうぜん】、惘然 【もうぜん】、ボーゼン

Question 1668

毅然／きぜん

Answer 1668

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted

Question 1669

動じる／どうじる

Answer 1669

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1.to be perturbed; to be agitated

Question 1670

小雨／こざめ

Answer 1670

Noun
1.light rain; drizzle　​See also少雨
Other forms
小雨 【しょうう】、小雨 【こあめ】

Question 1671

同調圧力／どうちょうあつりょく

Answer 1671

Noun

1.pressure to conform; peer pressure; peer group pressure; group pressure

Question 1672

連語／れんご

Answer 1672

Noun

1.compound word; phrase; collocation

Question 1673

日程／にってい

Answer 1673

Noun

1.schedule; program; programme; agenda

Question 1674

ダイヤ

Answer 1674

Noun
1.diamond　​Abbreviation,See alsoダイヤモンド
2.(railway) schedule; timetable　​From English “diagram”
3.diagram　​Abbreviation,See alsoダイアグラム
Other forms
ダイア

Question 1675

式典／しきてん

Answer 1675

Noun

1.ceremony; rites

Question 1676

物資／ぶっし

Answer 1676

Noun

1.goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies

Question 1677

喘息／ぜんそく

Answer 1677

Noun, No-adjective
1.asthma​
Other forms
ぜん息 【ぜんそく】

Question 1678

指針／ししん

Answer 1678

Noun

1. needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; pointer; index​
2. guiding principle; guideline; guide

Question 1679

簡便／かんべん

Answer 1679

Na-adjective, Noun

1.handy; simple and easy

Question 1680

目ざとい／めざとい

Answer 1680

I-adjective
1.sharp sighted
2.easily awakened  
Other forms
目敏い 【めざとい】

Question 1681

妻子／さいし

Answer 1681

Noun
1.wife and children​
2.wife​　Archaism,Only applies to さいし,Only applies to めこ
Other forms
妻子 【つまこ】、妻子 【めこ】
Notes
めこ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1682

捗々しい／はかばかしい

Answer 1682

I-adjective
1.quick; rapid; swift; satisfactory　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
捗捗しい 【はかばかしい】

Question 1683

浅ましい／あさましい

Answer 1683

I-adjective
1.wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject​
Other forms
浅間しい 【あさましい】
Notes
浅間しい: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1684

痛ましい／いたましい

Answer 1684

I-adjective
1.pitiful; heartbreaking; heartrending; touching; tragic; sad; hurtful​
Other forms
傷ましい 【いたましい】

Question 1685

忌まわしい／いまわしい

Answer 1685

I-adjective

1. unpleasant; disagreeable; abominable; disgusting; unsavory
2. unlucky; inauspicious; ominous

Question 1686

傾らか／なだらか

Answer 1686

Na-adjective, Noun

1. gently sloping; gentle; easy​　Usually written using kana alone
2. smooth​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 1687

あざとい

Answer 1687

I-adjective

1.calculating; sly; cunning; unscrupulous; pushy; aggressive

Question 1688

たる

Answer 1688

Auxiliary verb
1.(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of​　See alsoたり,See alsoたるや,after a noun, usu. as 〜たる者, etc.; often used in relation to qualifications and requirements for a position

Question 1689

厳か／おごそか

Answer 1689

Na-adjective, Noun

1.solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately; impressive

Question 1690

千切れる／ちぎれる

Answer 1690

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1. to be torn off; to come off　​Usually written using kana alone
2. to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1691

捌ける／はける

Answer 1691

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to drain; to flow (unobstructed); to run off　​Usually written using kana alone
2.to sell well; to be in good demand　​Usually written using kana alone,See also捌ける さばける
Ichidan verb
3.to exit the stage; to remove (a prop) from the stage　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1692

潤む／うるむ

Answer 1692

Godan verb with mu ending, intransitive verb

1. to be wet; to be moist​
2. to get dim; to become blurred; to get cloudy; to get muddy; to be bleared​
3. to become tear-choked​　of one’s voice

Question 1693

怯む／ひるむ

Answer 1693

Godan verb with mu ending, intransitive verb

1.to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 1694

解れ／ほつれ

Answer 1694

Noun

1.fray; frayed spot​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 1695

解れる／ほぐれる

Answer 1695

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1. to come untied; to come apart​　Usually written using kana alone
2. to be softened; to be relaxed　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1696

綻びる／ほころびる

Answer 1696

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1. to come apart at the seams; to be ripped; to be torn​　Usually written using kana alone,See also綻ぶ ほころぶ
2. to begin to open; to begin to bloom​　Usually written using kana alone,See also綻ぶ ほころぶ
3. to smile broadly; to break into a smile　​Usually written using kana alone,See also綻ぶ ほころぶ

Question 1697

途切れる／とぎれる

Answer 1697

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause​
Other forms
跡切れる 【とぎれる】

Question 1698

縮れる／ちぢれる

Answer 1698

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1.to be wavy; to be curled; to be frizzled

Question 1699

心得／こころえ

Answer 1699

Noun
1.knowledge; understanding​
2.rules; regulations; guideline; directions​　See also執務心得 しつむこころえ
Noun - used as a suffix
3.deputy; acting

Question 1700

心がけ／こころがけ

Answer 1700

Noun
1.(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention​
Other forms
心掛け 【こころがけ】、心懸け 【こころがけ】

Question 1701

心配り／こころくばり

Answer 1701

Noun, Suru verb
1.exerting care; attention; consideration; thoughtfulness​
Other forms
心くばり 【こころくばり】

Question 1702

心残り／こころのこり

Answer 1702

Noun, Na-adjective
1.regret​
Noun
2.flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1703

手分け／てわけ

Answer 1703

Noun, Suru verb

1.division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)

Question 1704

手回し／てまわし

Answer 1704

Noun, No-adjective
1.turning by hand; hand-turned; hand-cranked​
Noun
2.preparations; arrangements

Question 1705

不図／ふと

Answer 1705

Adverb
1.suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
不斗 【ふと】、不圖 【ふと】
Notes
不図: Ateji (phonetic) reading. 不斗: Ateji (phonetic) reading. 不圖: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Out-dated kanji.

Question 1706

仕入れ／しいれ

Answer 1706

Noun
1.stocking; buying up​
Other forms
仕入 【しいれ】

Question 1707

仕入れ先／しいれさき

Answer 1707

Noun
1.supplier​
Other forms
仕入先 【しいれさき】
Notes
仕入先: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 1708

茶番／ちゃばん

Answer 1708

Noun, No-adjective
1.farce; charade​
Noun
2.person who serves tea​
3.short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)

Question 1709

手心／てごころ

Answer 1709

Noun

1.discretion; consideration; allowance

Question 1710

手心を加える／てごころをくわえる

Answer 1710

Expression, Ichidan verb

1.to take into consideration; to use one’s discretion

Question 1711

愛らしい／あいらしい

Answer 1711

I-adjective

1.pretty; charming; lovely; adorable

Question 1712

ぼやく

Answer 1712

Godan verb with ku ending, intransitive verb
1.to grumble; to complain​
Other forms
ボヤく

Question 1713

ぼやける

Answer 1713

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1.to become dim; to become blurred

Question 1714

包む／くるむ

Answer 1714

Godan verb with mu ending, Transitive verb
1.to wrap up; to tuck in; to pack; to do up; to cover with; to dress in　​Usually written using kana alone,See also包む つつむ

Question 1715

括れる／くびれる

Answer 1715

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1.to be constricted

Question 1716

気触れる／かぶれる

Answer 1716

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1. to develop a rash or inflammation (e.g. in response to a skin irritant); to react to (something)　​Usually written using kana alone
2. to be strongly influenced (usu. negative or critical nuance)​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 1717

何かと／なにかと

Answer 1717

Adverb
1.one way or another​
Other forms
何彼と 【なにかと】

Question 1718

何かと言うと／なにかというと

Answer 1718

Expression
1.on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
Other forms
何かというと 【なにかというと】

Question 1719

ぎょっと

Answer 1719

Adverb, Suru verb
1.being startled​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ギョッと

Question 1720

頗る／すこぶる

Answer 1720

Adverb
1.extremely; very much　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
頗る 【そこぶる】

Question 1721

矢鱈／やたら

Answer 1721

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.indiscriminately; blindly; at random; recklessly; thoughtlessly; excessively; profusely​　Usually written using kana alone
Na-adjective
2.indiscriminate; random; excessive　​Usually written using kana alone
Notes
矢鱈: Ateji (phonetic) reading.

Question 1722

うんと

Answer 1722

Adverb

1. a great deal; very much; a lot　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. with a great amount of effort​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,Archaism

Question 1723

うんともすんとも言わない／うんともすんともいわない

Answer 1723

Expression, I-adjective

1.keeping silent; saying nothing at all

Question 1724

うんとこさ

Answer 1724

1.oof (i.e. a grunt of effort)​
Adverb
2.a lot; plenty　​See alsoうんと
Other forms
うんとこ、うんとこしょ

Question 1725

取り分け／とりわけ

Answer 1725

Adverb
1.especially; above all​　Usually written using kana alone
2.inter alia; among others​
Other forms
取分け 【とりわけ】、取分 【とりわけ】、取りわけ 【とりわけ】

Question 1726

一際／ひときわ

Answer 1726

Adverb
1.conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
一きわ 【ひときわ】

Question 1727

理系／りけい

Answer 1727

Noun, No-adjective

1.science　​See also文系

Question 1728

飛び切り／とびきり

Answer 1728

No-adjective, Noun
1.best; extra-fine; superfine; unequalled​　Usually written using kana alone
Adverbial noun
2.exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far　​Usually written using kana alone
Noun
3.jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)　​orig. meaning
Other forms
飛切り 【とびきり】

Question 1729

断然／だんぜん

Answer 1729

Adverb, Taru-adjective
1.firmly; absolutely; flatly; resolutely; decisively; definitely
Adverb
2.by far; far and away; by a long shot; hands down

Question 1730

稍／やや

Answer 1730

Adverb, Noun or verb acting prenominally
1.a little; partially; somewhat; slightly; semi-; -ish; on the … side; a short time; a while​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
漸 【やや】

Question 1731

やや小さい／ややちさい

Answer 1731

Expression, I-adjective

1.smallish; on the small side​　Antonym:やや大きい

Question 1732

上向く／うわむく

Answer 1732

Godan verb with ku ending, intransitive verb
1.to point upward; to look upward​　Antonym:下向く
2.to improve
Other forms
上向く 【うえむく】

Question 1733

幾分／いくぶん

Answer 1733

Adverb, Noun
1.somewhat; to some extent; to some degree
Noun
2.some; part; portion

Question 1734

急遽／きゅうきょ

Answer 1734

Adverb
1.hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste​
Na-adjective
2.sudden　​Archaism
Other forms
急きょ 【きゅうきょ】、急拠 【きゅうきょ】
Notes
急拠: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1735

先だって／せんだって

Answer 1735

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun
1.the other day; some time ago; recently​
Other forms
先達て 【せんだって】

Question 1736

疾っくに／とっくに

Answer 1736

Adverb

1.long ago; already; a long time ago　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1737

一頃／ひところ

Answer 1737

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun
1.once; some time ago　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
一ころ 【ひところ】

Question 1738

勃々／ぼつぼつ

Answer 1738

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.spirited; rising; energetic​
Other forms
勃勃 【ぼつぼつ】

Question 1739

ぼつぼつ

Answer 1739

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.gradually; little by little; in a breezy manner　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb
2.soon; before long　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
3.here and there; scattered　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Noun
4.spots; dots; pimples; rash

Question 1740

目下／もっか

Answer 1740

Adverbial noun, Temporal noun

1.at present; now

Question 1741

兼々／かねがね

Answer 1741

Adverb
1.since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
予々 【かねがね】、兼兼 【かねがね】、予予 【かねがね】、兼ね兼ね 【かねがね】

Question 1742

暫し／しばし

Answer 1742

Adverb, No-adjective

1.for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 1743

しばしば目／しばしばめ

Answer 1743

Expression

1.blinking away tears; blinking tear filled eyes

Question 1744

長らく／ながらく

Answer 1744

Adverb
1.long; (for a) long time​
Other forms
永らく 【ながらく】

Question 1745

年中／としなか

Answer 1745

Noun
1.whole year; all year round; throughout the year​
Adverb
2.always; all the time; perpetually​　Only applies to ねんじゅう,Only applies to ねんぢゅう
Noun
3.during an era​
4.middle class (of a nursery school, etc.)　​Only applies to ねんちゅう
Other forms
年じゅう 【ねんじゅう】、年中 【ねんちゅう】、年中 【ねんぢゅう】

Question 1746

年中無休／ねんじゅうむきゅう

Answer 1746

Noun, No-adjective

1.open every day of the year　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1747

年がら年中／ねんがらねんじゅう

Answer 1747

Adverb
1.all year round; year after year​
Other forms
年柄年中 【ねんがらねんじゅう】
Notes
年柄年中: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1748

始終／しじゅう

Answer 1748

Adverb, Noun

1.continuously; from beginning to end; from first to last

Question 1749

四六時中／しろくじちゅう

Answer 1749

Adverbial noun, Noun

1.around the clock; day and night　​because 4 x 6 = 24

Question 1750

ちょくちょく

Answer 1750

Adverb
1.often; frequently; now and then; occasionally

Adverb
1.often; frequently; now and then; occasionally​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
2.lightly (of a movement)​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.easily; simply; effortlessly　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1751

垢抜け／あかぬけ

Answer 1751

Noun, Suru verb
1.refinement; style; sophistication​
Other forms
あか抜け 【あかぬけ】、垢抜 【あかぬけ】
Notes
垢抜: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 1752

下心／したごころ

Answer 1752

Noun

1. secret intention; ulterior motive
2. kanji “heart” radical at bottom

Question 1753

殊の外／ことのほか

Answer 1753

Adverb
1.exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unusually​　Usually written using kana alone
2.unexpectedly​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
殊の他 【ことのほか】、殊のほか 【ことのほか】、ことの外 【ことのほか】、ことの他 【ことのほか】

Question 1754

本の／ほんの

Answer 1754

Pre-noun adjectival

1.mere; only; just; slight​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 1755

に連れて／につれて

Answer 1755

Conjunction
1.as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1756

事によると／ことによると

Answer 1756

Expression

1.possibly; maybe; perhaps​　Usually written using kana alone

Question 1757

案の定／あんのじょう

Answer 1757

Expression, Adverb
1.just as one thought; as usual; sure enough​
Other forms
案の条 【あんのじょう】、案の上 【あんのじょう】
Notes
案の条: Irregular kanji usage. 案の上: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1758

いっそ

Answer 1758

Adverb

1.rather; sooner; preferably​　formerly written as 一層

Question 1759

何卒／なにとぞ

Answer 1759

Adverb
1.please; kindly; I beg of you; if it pleases you　​Humble (kenjougo),See alsoどうぞ
2.by all means; without fail　​See alsoどうぞ
Other forms
何とぞ 【なにとぞ】、何卒 【なにそつ】
Notes
なにそつ: Irregular kana usage.

Question 1760

強いて言えば／しいていえば

Answer 1760

Expression
1.if I’m forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose​
Other forms
しいて言えば 【しいていえば】

Question 1761

よもや

Answer 1761

Adverb

1.surely (not); certainly (not)　​with neg. sentence

Question 1762

司法試験／しほうしけん

Answer 1762

Noun

1.bar examination

Question 1763

思いがけず／おもいがけず

Answer 1763

Expression, Adverb
1.unexpectedly; surprisingly​
Other forms
思い掛けず 【おもいがけず】

Question 1764

思いのほか／おもいのほか

Answer 1764

Adverb, No-adjective
1.unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected​
Other forms
思いの外 【おもいのほか】

Question 1765

一通り／ひととおり

Answer 1765

Adverbial noun, No-adjective
1.generally; in the main; briefly (look over, explain, etc.); roughly; more or less
Noun
2.(more or less) everything; all parts; bit of everything; whole process​
No-adjective
3.ordinary; usual; average; common​　usu. in the negative
Noun
4.one method

Question 1766

一通り揃う／ひととおりそろう

Answer 1766

Expression, Godan verb with u ending

1.to have the (full, general) selection available; to have (a lineup) from A to Z; to have the full array of

Question 1767

現に／げんに

Answer 1767

Adverb

1.actually; really

Question 1768

真に受ける／まにうける

Answer 1768

Expression, Ichidan verb

1.to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)

Question 1769

直に／じかに

Answer 1769

Adverb

1.directly; in person; firsthand　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1770

切に／せつに

Answer 1770

Adverb

1.eagerly; earnestly; ardently

Question 1771

切に勧める／せつにすすめる

Answer 1771

Expression, Ichidan verb

1.to urge strongly

Question 1772

転々／てんてん

Answer 1772

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Noun, Suru verb
1.moving from place to place; being passed around repeatedly
2.rolling about
Other forms
転転 【てんてん】

Question 1773

発泡酒／はっぽうしゅ

Answer 1773

Noun

1. happōshu; low-malt beer-like beverage​
2. sparkling wine; sparkling liquor; sparkling alcohol

Question 1774

軒並み／のきなみ

Answer 1774

Noun
1.row of houses​
2.every house; each house; every door​
Adverbial noun
3.all; totally; altogether; across the board​
Other forms
軒並 【のきなみ】

Question 1775

根こそぎ／ねこそぎ

Answer 1775

Adverbial noun, Noun
1.root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all​
Other forms
根刮ぎ 【ねこそぎ】

Question 1776

総じて／そうじて

Answer 1776

Adverb

1. in general; generally​
2. as a whole; all in all; altogether; summing it up

Question 1777

大方／おおかた

Answer 1777

Noun, No-adjective
1.large part; greater part; majority​
2.people in general; general public; public at large​
Adverb
3.mostly; for the most part; almost; nearly​
4.probably; maybe; perhaps

Question 1778

自ずから明らか／おのずからあきらか

Answer 1778

Na-adjective
1.self-evident​
Other forms
おのずから明らか 【おのずからあきらか】

Question 1779

独りでに／ひとりでに

Answer 1779

Adverb
1.by itself; automatically; naturally　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
一人でに 【ひとりでに】
Notes
一人でに: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1780

高々／たかだか

Answer 1780

Adverb taking the 'to' particle
1.very high; high up; aloft​
Adverb
2.only; merely; just; at most; at best; no more than​
Other forms
高高 【たかだか】

Question 1781

不意に／ふいに

Answer 1781

Adverb

1.suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly

Question 1782

人知れず／ひとしれず

Answer 1782

Expression, Adverb

1.secret; hidden; unseen; inward

Question 1783

徐ろに／おもむろに

Answer 1783

Adverb
1.suddenly; abruptly​　Usually written using kana alone
2.deliberately; slowly; gently　​Usually written using kana alone,original meaning
Other forms
徐に 【おもむろに】

Question 1784

偏に／ひとえに

Answer 1784

Adverb
1.wholly (due to); entirely; solely​　Usually written using kana alone
2.earnestly; intently; sincerely　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
一重に 【ひとえに】
Notes
一重に: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1785

持参／じさん

Answer 1785

Noun, Suru verb

1.bringing; taking; carrying

Question 1786

壁蝨／だに

Answer 1786

Noun, No-adjective
1.tick (Acari spp.); mite​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
蜱 【だに】、蟎 【だに】、ダニ

Question 1787

点検／てんけん

Answer 1787

Noun, Suru verb

1.inspection; examination; checking

Question 1788

延いては／ひいては

Answer 1788

Adverb

1.not only … but also; in addition to; consequently　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1789

内々／うちうち

Answer 1789

No-adjective, Adverb, Noun
1.private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside​
Other forms
内々 【ないない】、内内 【うちうち】、内内 【ないない】

Question 1790

何気なく／なにげなく

Answer 1790

Expression, Adverb
1.unintentionally; calmly; inadvertently; innocently​
Other forms
何げなく 【なにげなく】、何気無く 【なにげなく】

Question 1791

装う／よそお

Answer 1791

Godan verb with u ending, Transitive verb
1.to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to decorate
2.to pretend; to feign; to affect; to disguise oneself as
Other forms
粧う 【よそおう】

Question 1792

略式／りゃくしき

Answer 1792

No-adjective, Na-adjective, Noun

1.informal; simplified

Question 1793

がらり

Answer 1793

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a rattle ​ Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure)​ Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.completely (change); utterly; totally; suddenly ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Noun
4.louvre window (door, vent, etc.)​
Other forms
ガラリ

Question 1794

ガクンと

Answer 1794

Adverb
1.suddenly; with a jerk​ Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
がくんと

Question 1795

ぐんぐん

Answer 1795

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1796

ずんずん

Answer 1796

Adverb
1.rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1797

からり

Answer 1797

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb

1. with a clatter ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. with a fling (opening a door, window, etc.) ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3. bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather) ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
4. nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.) ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
5. cheerfully; frankly; open-heartedly​ Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
6. completely (forget, change, etc.); totally​ Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1798

ぐっしょり

Answer 1798

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.soaking (wet); wringing; dripping; drenched ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,See alsoびっしょり

Question 1799

煌々／こうこう

Answer 1799

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.brilliant; bright; dazzling​
Other forms
煌煌 【こうこう】、晃々 【こうこう】、晃晃 【こうこう】

Question 1800

きっかり／きっかり

Answer 1800

Adverb
1.exactly; just; precisely​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,See alsoかっきり
2.punctually; exactly on time​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,See alsoかっきり
Other forms
キッカリ

Question 1801

丸々と太った／まるまるふとった

Answer 1801

Noun or verb acting prenominally
1.rotund; plump; chubby　​See also丸々太った
Other forms
丸丸と太った 【まるまるとふとった】

Question 1802

ちらほら

Answer 1802

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1. here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; sparsely　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. now and then; from time to time; occasionally　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1803

がらん

Answer 1803

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1. clanging​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. empty; deserted​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1804

しんと

Answer 1804

Adverb, Suru verb
1.silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
シンと

Question 1805

しんなり

Answer 1805

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb, Suru verb

1.soft; supple; pliant​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1806

じっとり

Answer 1806

Adverb, Suru verb

1.damp; moist (negative nuance)　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1807

チクチク

Answer 1807

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb, Suru verb
1.prickling; stinging; tingling​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ちくちく

Question 1808

チクチク痛む／ちくちくいたむ

Answer 1808

Expression, Godan verb with mu ending
1.to prickle; to tingle
Other forms
ちくちく痛む 【ちくちくいたむ】

Question 1809

スカスカ

Answer 1809

Na-adjective
1.hollow　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
2.sharply; cleanly (of cutting)　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.smoothly　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
すかすか

Question 1810

ぎゅうぎゅう

Answer 1810

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.creaking; squeaking​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Na-adjective
2.packing in tightly; cramming; squeezing​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
3.hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly; with force　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Na-adjective, No-adjective
4.going hard (on someone); tormenting (e.g. with questions)　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1811

ぎゅうぎゅう詰め／ぎゅうぎゅうづめ

Answer 1811

No-adjective, Na-adjective

1.jam-packed; packed; packed like sardines

Question 1812

ぱんぱん

Answer 1812

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.kapow; bang; slap; clap​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Na-adjective
2.bulging; filled to bursting​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Noun
3.prostitute (esp. just after WWII)　​Only applies to パンパン,See alsoパンパンガール
Other forms
パンパン

Question 1813

緩緩／ゆるゆる

Answer 1813

Na-adjective, Adverb
1.very loose; slowly; leisurely　​Usually written using kana alone,Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
緩々 【ゆるゆる】

Question 1814

ぐにゃぐにゃ

Answer 1814

Na-adjective, No-adjective, Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.flabby; limp; soft and pliable　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
グニャグニャ

Question 1815

飛び飛び／とびとび

Answer 1815

Na-adjective, Adverb

1.scattered here and there; at intervals

Question 1816

区々／まちまち

Answer 1816

Na-adjective, No-adjective
1.several; various; divergent; conflicting; different; diverse​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
区区 【まちまち】

Question 1817

ずかずか

Answer 1817

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.making a rude entrance; barging in​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1818

バンバン

Answer 1818

Adverb
1.with a bang bang (sound of a hammer or gunfire)　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.at a mad pace (spend money, work); with great vigor​
Other forms
ばんばん

Question 1819

怖ず怖ず／おずおず

Answer 1819

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
オズオズ

Question 1820

悄悄／しおしお

Answer 1820

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.in low spirits; dejected; sad　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
悄悄 【しょうしょう】、悄悄 【すごすご】、悄々 【しおしお】、悄々 【しょうしょう】、悄々 【すごすご】

Question 1821

ずけずけ

Answer 1821

Adverb taking the 'to' particle
1.(speak) bluntly; frankly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
つけつけ、づけづけ
Notes
づけづけ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

Question 1822

ブウブウ

Answer 1822

Adverb
1.bugling (sound); honking; oinking; vibrating (e.g. phone)​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.grumbling; complaining　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Noun
3.car; automobile　​Children’s language
Other forms
ブーブー、ぶうぶう

Question 1823

ポツリ

Answer 1823

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb
1.isolated; standing alone​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,ぽっつり is emphatic
2.falling in drops (e.g. rain)　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.saying a single word; muttering just a few words　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ポツン、ぽつり、ぽつん、ぽっつり、ポッツリ

Question 1824

ポンポン

Answer 1824

Noun
1.pompon; pompons; bobbles​
2.tummy; tumtum　​Children’s language
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
3.bang-bang; pop-pop; tap-tap​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
4.without reservation; unreservedly; snappishly; outspokenly

Other forms
ぽんぽん

Question 1825

てくてく

Answer 1825

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.(walking a long distance) at a steady pace; trudgingly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1826

どたどた

Answer 1826

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.noisily (esp. the noise of heavy feet)​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ドタドタ

Question 1827

とぼとぼ

Answer 1827

Adverb

1.totteringly; trudgingly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1828

ひょいと

Answer 1828

Adverb

1. suddenly; unexpectedly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. by chance; accidentally; casually​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3. lightly; nimbly; with agility　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1829

ひらり

Answer 1829

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.nimbly; lightly　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1830

ふらり

Answer 1830

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1. aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up)　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1831

ふらっと

Answer 1831

Adverb

1.aimlessly; by chance; accidentally; casually; suddenly; unexpectedly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,See alsoふらり

Question 1832

さめざめ

Answer 1832

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.sorrowfully; anguishedly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1833

繁繁／しげしげ

Answer 1833

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.frequently; often​　Usually written using kana alone
2.fixedly; narrowly; closely​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
繁々 【しげしげ】

Question 1834

まざまざ

Answer 1834

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.plainly; clearly; vividly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1835

落ち落ち／おちおち

Answer 1835

Adverb
1.quietly; calmly; comfortably; peacefully​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
オチオチ

Question 1836

便／びん

Answer 1836

Noun, Noun - used as a suffix

1. flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); service
2. mail; post; letter​
3. opportunity; chance

Question 1837

布巾／ふきん

Answer 1837

Noun

1.tea-towel; dish cloth

Question 1838

すらり

Answer 1838

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1. long, slender and well-proportioned　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. smooth, continuous (movement)​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1839

図々しい／ずうずうしい

Answer 1839

I-adjective
1.impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky​
Other forms
図図しい 【ずうずうしい】、ずーずーしい
Notes
ずーずーしい: Irregular kana usage.

Question 1840

がぶり

Answer 1840

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.emphatically (bite, gulp, chew, etc.)​ Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1841

豪快／ごうかい

Answer 1841

Na-adjective, Noun

1.hearty; exciting; stirring; lively; heroic; largehearted; splendid

Question 1842

バクバク

Answer 1842

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ばくばく

Question 1843

ごくごく

Answer 1843

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.in big gulps​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ゴクゴク

Question 1844

有り有り／ありあり

Answer 1844

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb
1.clearly; distinctly; vividly　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
在り在り 【ありあり】

Question 1845

犇犇／ひしひし

Answer 1845

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.acutely (feel); keenly; severely　​Usually written using kana alone
2.tightly; hard　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
犇々 【ひしひし】、緊緊 【ひしひし】、緊々 【ひしひし】

Question 1846

殆／ほとほと

Answer 1846

Adverb
1.quite (usu. negative connotation); utterly; really　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
幾 【ほとほと】

Question 1847

スイスイ

Answer 1847

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.lightly and smoothly (of movements); swiftly; glidingly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.(progressing) smoothly; (solving) easily​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
すいすい

Question 1848

するする

Answer 1848

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb

1.smoothly; swiftly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1849

ころり

Answer 1849

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.easily; effortlessly; suddenly; utterly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.changing completely​
Noun
3.plink (sound of something light falling or rolling)​
Other forms
コロリ

Question 1850

のっそり

Answer 1850

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb

1. sluggishly; slowly; ploddingly; lumbering​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. stolidly (standing); impassively　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1851

ぱったり

Answer 1851

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.unexpectedly; suddenly; abruptly　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1852

みっちり

Answer 1852

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1. intensely; severely; strictly; hard; fully; earnestly; diligently　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. tightly; compactly; closely​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1853

くすくす

Answer 1853

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.chuckle; giggle​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,See alsoくすくす笑う くすくすわらう
Other forms
クスクス

Question 1854

ゴシゴシ

Answer 1854

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ごしごし

Question 1855

擦る／こする

Answer 1855

Godan verb with ru ending, Transitive verb
1.to rub; to scrub; to scrape​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
錯る 【こする】
Notes
錯る: Out-dated kanji.

Question 1856

どしどし

Answer 1856

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1. rapidly; one after the other​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. without hesitation; unreservedly; freely　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3. sound of tramping; stomping　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1857

どやどや

Answer 1857

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.sound of many footsteps　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1858

メキメキ

Answer 1858

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.remarkably; markedly; rapidly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.sound of breaking or creaking​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
めきめき

Question 1859

じりじり

Answer 1859

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.irritatedly; impatiently​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.scorchingly (of the sun)​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
4.sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil)​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
5.sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
6.oozing out (oil, sweat, etc.); seeping out　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ジリジリ、ぢりぢり、ヂリヂリ

Question 1860

ビクビク

Answer 1860

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb, Suru verb, No-adjective
1.being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; being nervous​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.trembling; shivering　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
びくびく

Question 1861

悶々／もんもん

Answer 1861

Taru-adjective, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.anguished; distressed; worried; discontented​
Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
2.horny​Colloquialism
Other forms
悶悶 【もんもん】

Question 1862

やきもき

Answer 1862

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.anxiously; impatiently; worriedly; fretting; getting worked up​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ヤキモキ

Question 1863

あたふた

Answer 1863

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
アタフタ

Question 1864

どぎまぎ

Answer 1864

Suru verb, Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ドギマギ

Question 1865

まごまご

Answer 1865

Adverb, Suru verb

1.confused; flustered; at a loss　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,See alsoまごつく

Question 1866

齷齪／あくせく

Answer 1866

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.busily; sedulously; laboriously; feverishly; fussily; worrying (about little things)​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
齷齪 【あくさく】、あく促 【あくせく】、あく促 【あくさく】、偓促 【あくせく】、偓促 【あくさく】
Notes
あくさく: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. あくさく: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 偓促: Out-dated kanji. あくさく: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 偓促: Out-dated kanji.

Question 1867

いそいそ

Answer 1867

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb, Suru verb
1.cheerfully; excitedly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
イソイソ

Question 1868

せかせか

Answer 1868

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb

1.restlessly; hurriedly; agitatedly; fidgeting　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1869

ぽかん

Answer 1869

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
1.vacantly; blankly; absentmindedly　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.openmouthed; with one’s mouth wide-open; gaping; flabbergasted​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.with a whack; with a thump​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ポカン、ぱかん、パカン

Question 1870

晴れ晴れ／はればれ

Answer 1870

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.bright; cheerful​
Other forms
晴晴 【はればれ】、晴々 【はればれ】、晴ればれ 【はればれ】、晴れ晴 【はればれ】

Question 1871

惚れ惚れ／ほれぼれ

Answer 1871

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment​　Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
惚れ惚れ 【ほれほれ】

Question 1872

ぶすっと

Answer 1872

Adverb, Suru verb
1.with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.sullenly; sulkily; glumly; sourly​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ブスッと、ブスっと

Question 1873

むっつり

Answer 1873

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb, Suru verb
1.sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; gloomily; silently​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Noun
2.taciturn person; uncommunicative person

Question 1874

むっつり助平／むっつりすけべい

Answer 1874

Noun
1.lecher with a quiet exterior; lecher who doesn’t seem it and doesn’t talk about it　​See alsoむっつり
Other forms
むっつり助平 【むっつりすけべ】

Question 1875

さばさば

Answer 1875

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb

1. relieved; refreshed​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. easy-going; laid-back; frank; candid　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1876

ネチネチ

Answer 1876

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Noun, Suru verb
1.sticky​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.persistent; insistent; nagging​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ねちねち

Question 1877

けろり

Answer 1877

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1. completely; entirely　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,See alsoけろっと,See alsoすっかり
2. nonchalantly; as if nothing happened​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,See alsoけろっと

Question 1878

すらっと

Answer 1878

Adverb, Suru verb
1.slender; slim​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,See alsoすらり
Other forms
スラッと、スラっと

Question 1879

ちょこまか

Answer 1879

Suru verb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle

1.restlessly; in continuous motion​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,See alsoちょこちょこ

Question 1880

有耶無耶／うやむや

Answer 1880

Na-adjective, Noun

1.indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided　​Usually written using kana alone,Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1881

たじたじ

Answer 1881

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb

1.overwhelmed; recoiling; cringing​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1882

旧姓／きゅうせい

Answer 1882

Noun

1.one’s original family name; maiden name​　See also現姓 げんせい

Question 1883

暖炉／だんろ

Answer 1883

Noun
1.fireplace; hearth; stove
Other forms
煖炉 【だんろ】

Question 1884

関与／かんよ

Answer 1884

Noun, Suru verb
1.participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in​
Other forms
干与 【かんよ】

Question 1885

噤む／つぐむ

Answer 1885

Godan verb with mu ending, Transitive verb
1.to shut one’s mouth; to hold one’s tongue; to keep silent　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
鉗む 【つぐむ】

Question 1886

体面／たいめん

Answer 1886

Noun

1.honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances

Question 1887

包容力／ほうようりょく

Answer 1887

Noun

1.tolerance; broad-mindedness

Question 1888

適任／てきにん

Answer 1888

Na-adjective, No-adjective

1.competent; suitable; qualified

Question 1889

生計／せいけい

Answer 1889

Noun

1.livelihood; living

Question 1890

引け目／ひけめ

Answer 1890

Noun
1.sense of inferiority; one’s weak point​
Other forms
ひけ目 【ひけめ】

Question 1891

引け目を感じる／ひけめをかんじる

Answer 1891

Expression, Ichidan verb

1.to feel inferior; to feel small

Question 1892

ピリピリ

Answer 1892

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1.stinging; smarting; tingling; burning​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

2.on edge; nervous; tense　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
3.ripping; peeling; tearing​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
4.shrill sound of a whistle​　Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
5.quivering; trembling　​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Other forms
ぴりぴり

Question 1893

担保／たんぽ

Answer 1893

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1.security; guarantee; collateral (e.g. mortgage)

Question 1894

どっと

Answer 1894

Adverb
1.bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); roaring; whooping ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2.in a rush; in a surge; flooding in; pouring in ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3.suddenly; all of a sudden ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ドッと、ドっと

Question 1895

差し引く／さしひく

Answer 1895

Godan verb with ku ending, Transitive verb
1.to deduct; to take away; to dock​
2.to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind​
Godan verb with ku ending, intransitive verb
3.to ebb and flow​
Other forms
差引く 【さしひく】

Question 1896

金箔／きんぱく

Answer 1896

Noun, No-adjective
1.gold leaf; beaten gold
Other forms
金ぱく 【きんぱく】

Question 1897

金箔が剥げる／きんぱくがはげる

Answer 1897

Expression, Ichidan verb

1.to reveal one’s true colors​　Idiomatic expression,See alsoメッキが剥げる メッキがはげる

Question 1898

余儀なくされる／よぎなくされる

Answer 1898

Expression, Ichidan verb
1.to be forced to do or experience something (against one’s will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice​
Other forms
余儀無くされる 【よぎなくされる】

Question 1899

余儀／よぎ

Answer 1899

Noun

1.another method; another problem

Question 1900

余儀なく／よぎなく

Answer 1900

Adverb
1.unavoidably; necessarily; inevitably​
Other forms
余儀無く 【よぎなく】

Question 1901

鮭／さけ

Answer 1901

Noun
1.salmon (Salmonidae spp.)
2.chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta)​
Other forms
鮭 【しゃけ】、サケ

Question 1902

し始める／しはじめる

Answer 1902

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to begin (doing); to start (doing)​
Other forms
為始める 【しはじめる】、仕始める 【しはじめる】

Question 1903

中間地点／ちゅうかんちてん

Answer 1903

Noun

1.halfway point

Question 1904

接尾辞／せつびじ

Answer 1904

Noun

1.suffix　​linguistics terminology

Question 1905

正統派／せいとうは

Answer 1905

Noun

1.orthodox school

Question 1906

価格帯／かかくたい

Answer 1906

Noun

1.price range

Question 1907

現実味／げんじつみ

Answer 1907

Noun

1.(sense of) reality

Question 1908

疑問視／ぎもんし

Answer 1908

Noun, Suru verb

1.doubting; questioning; being skeptical (of)

Question 1909

原住民／げんじゅうみん

Answer 1909

Noun

1.native people; aboriginal; indigenous people​　See also　先住民

Question 1910

乱開発／らんかいはつ

Answer 1910

Noun, Suru verb

1.environmentally damaging (indiscriminate) development

Question 1911

即戦力／そくせんりょく

Answer 1911

Noun
1.ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker　​Business term,Sports term

Question 1912

微調整／びちょうせい

Answer 1912

Noun, Suru verb

1.minute adjustment; fine tuning

Question 1913

ぐるみ

Answer 1913

Suffix

1.(together) with; -wide; including

Question 1914

悪戯盛り／いたずらさかり

Answer 1914

Noun
1.mischievous age​
Other forms
いたずら盛り 【いたずらざかり】

Question 1915

丸暗記／まるあんき

Answer 1915

Noun, Suru verb
1.rote memorization (memorisation); rote learning; indiscriminate memorizing (memorising)​
Other forms
まる暗記 【まるあんき】、丸諳記 【まるあんき】
Notes
丸諳記: Out-dated kanji.

Question 1916

結び目／むすびめ

Answer 1916

Noun

1.knot

Question 1917

定位置／ていいち

Answer 1917

Noun

1.home position; origin; usual place (for something)

Question 1918

尽力／じんりょく

Answer 1918

Noun, Suru verb

1.efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services

Question 1919

称える／となえる

Answer 1919

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

1.to assume the name of

Question 1920

聳える／そびえる

Answer 1920

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1.to rise; to tower; to soar　​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1921

精巧／せいこう

Answer 1921

Na-adjective, Noun

1.elaborate; delicate; exquisite

Question 1922

熟達／じゅくたつ

Answer 1922

Noun, Suru verb

1.mastery

Question 1923

見聞／けんぶん

Answer 1923

Noun, Suru verb
1.information; experience; knowledge; observation​
Other forms
見聞 【けんもん】

Question 1924

相次ぐ／あいつぐ

Answer 1924

Godan verb with gu ending
1.to follow in succession; to happen one after another​
Other forms
相継ぐ 【あいつぐ】

Question 1925

まやかし

Answer 1925

Noun, No-adjective

1. deception; make-believe; fake; counterfeit; phony

Question 1926

股にかける／またにかける

Answer 1926

Expression, Ichidan verb
1. to travel all over; to be active in places widely apart​
Other forms
股に掛ける 【またにかける】、またに掛ける 【またにかける】

Question 1927

相姦／そうかん

Answer 1927

Noun

1. adultery

Question 1928

瞬く／しばたたく

Answer 1928

Godan verb with ku ending, Transitive verb
1. to blink (one’s eyes); to wink; to bat​
Other forms
瞬く 【しばだたく】、屡叩く 【しばたたく】、屡叩く 【しばだたく】、屢叩く 【しばたたく】、屢叩く 【しばだたく】、瞬く 【しばたく】

Question 1929

干支/えと

Answer 1929

Noun
1. sexagenary cycle (60-year cycle of 12 animal zodiac and 5 elements in the traditional Chinese calendar)​
Noun
2. 12-year Chinese zodiac

Other forms
干支 【かんし】

Question 1930

水商売／みずしょうばい

Answer 1930

Noun
1. chancy trade or business with uncertain profitability​
Noun
2. night entertainment business (e.g. hostess bar); nightlife business

Question 1931

暴動／ぼうどう

Answer 1931

Noun, No-adjective

1. insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising

Question 1932

くよくよ

Answer 1932

Suru verb
1. to fret (over); to brood (about); to mope; to worry​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
2. worriedly; (fretting) constantly; (worrying) over this and that; (obsessing) to no end​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
クヨクヨ

Question 1933

反響／はんきょう

Answer 1933

Noun, Suru verb
1. echo; reverberation​
Noun
2. response; reaction; repercussions; sensation; influence

Question 1934

中華まん／ちゅうかまん

Answer 1934

Noun
1. Chinese dumpling; Chinese steamed bun​See also 中華まんじゅう ちゅうかまんじゅう

Other forms
中華饅 【ちゅうかまん】

Question 1935

八百屋／やおやさん

Answer 1935

Noun

1. greengrocer; fruit and vegetable shop

Question 1936

三つ編み／みつあみ

Answer 1936

Noun

1. braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait

Question 1937

団扇／うちわ

Answer 1937

Noun
1. uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan​Usually written using kana alone
Place
2. Uchiwa

Question 1938

串刺し／くしざし

Answer 1938

Noun
1. skewer; spit​
Noun
2. skewering​
Noun
3. impalement; running through (e.g. with spear); stabbing

Other forms
串刺 【くしざし】

Question 1939

熟成／じゅくせい

Answer 1939

Noun, Suru verb

1. maturing; ripening; aging; ageing; curing; fermenting

Question 1940

懐疑主義者／かいぎしゅぎしゃ

Answer 1940

Noun

1. skeptic; sceptic

Question 1941

なお良い／なおよい

Answer 1941

Expression, I-adjective
1. still better; even better

Other forms
尚良い 【なおよい】、尚よい 【なおよい】、猶良い 【なおよい】
Notes
猶良い: Out-dated kanji.

Question 1942

授乳／じゅにゅう

Answer 1942

Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective

1. breast-feeding; suckling; nursing

Question 1943

ざっくり

Answer 1943

Adverb, Suru verb
1. roughly; approximately; loosely​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Suru verb
2. cutting or breaking apart with vigour ​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Suru verb
3. deeply (cut or split)​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Suru verb
4. rough (woollens, etc., as adjectival phrase with (to)shita)​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Suru verb
5. sound of treading on pebbles​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1944

ちょいちょい

Answer 1944

Adverb
1. often; frequently; now and then; occasionally​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
2. lightly (of a movement)​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle
3. easily; simply; effortlessly​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1945

着手金／ちゃくしゅきん

Answer 1945

Noun

1. retainer fee (e.g. for a lawyer)

Question 1946

見参／けんざん

Answer 1946

Noun, Suru verb
1. seeing; meeting​
Other forms
見参 【げんざん】

Question 1947

打ち上げ／うちあげ

Answer 1947

Noun
1. launching; launch​
Noun
2. end (of a theatrical run, etc.)​
Noun
3. closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party; party to celebrate successful completion of a project​See also 打ち上げ会 うちあげかい
Other forms
打上げ 【うちあげ】、打ち揚げ 【うちあげ】、打揚げ 【うちあげ】

Question 1948

ひっそり

Answer 1948

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb, Suru verb
1. quiet (place); still; silent; deserted​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Adverb, Suru verb
2. inconspicuously; modestly; quietly​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Question 1949

埋め尽くす／うめつくす

Answer 1949

Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
1. to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to cram; to cover completely; to blanket; to fill out; to fill in​
Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
2. to tessellate​Mathematics

Question 1950

綻び／ほころび

Answer 1950

Noun

1. open seam; seam that has come apart; tear

Question 1951

知的財産／ちてきざいさん

Answer 1951

Noun

1. intellectual property

Question 1952

汎発／はんぱつ

Answer 1952

Noun, Suru verb

1. pandemic; widespread

Question 1953

冷や冷や／ひやひや

Answer 1953

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1. feeling chilly​Usually written using kana alone
Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
2. nervous; anxious; frightened​Usually written using kana alone

Question 1954

気が進まない／きがすすまない

Answer 1954

Expression, I-adjective
1. reluctant to; not inclined to; disinclined; unwilling​
Other forms
気がすすまない 【きがすすまない】

Question 1955

引け目／ひけめ

Answer 1955

Noun
1. sense of inferiority; one’s weak point​
Other forms
ひけ目 【ひけめ】

Question 1956

一喜一憂／いっきいちゆう

Answer 1956

Expression
1. now rejoicing, now worrying; swinging from joy to sorrow; glad and sad by turns; alternating hope and fear; unable to put one’s mind at ease　​Yojijukugo (four character compound)

Question 1957

霰／あられ

Answer 1957

Noun
1. hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel​Usually written using kana alone, See also 雹
Noun
2. dicing; small cubes​Food term, Usually written using kana alone
Noun
3. roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)​Abbreviation, Usually written using kana alone, See also 霰餅
Place
4. Arare

Question 1958

くじ引き／くじびき

Answer 1958

Noun, Suru verb
1. lottery; drawn lot​
Other forms
籤引き 【くじびき】、籤引 【くじびき】

Question 1959

歯ブラシ／はぶらし

Answer 1959

Noun

1. toothbrush

Question 1960

炒める／いためる

Answer 1960

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
Other forms
煠める 【いためる】

Question 1961

火葬／かそう

Answer 1961

Noun, Suru verb

1. cremation

Question 1962

反映／はんえい

Answer 1962

Noun, Suru verb
1. reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting​
Noun, Suru verb
2. influence; application (e.g. of an update)​
Other forms
反影 【はんえい】

Question 1963

無常観／むじょうかん

Answer 1963

Noun
1. sense of the vanity of life; perception of the evanescence of life​
Other forms
無常観 【むじょうかん】

Question 1964

日向／ひなた

Answer 1964

Noun
1. sunny place; in the sun
Other forms
日なた 【ひなた】

Question 1965

日向ぼっこ／ひなたぼっこ

Answer 1965

Noun, Suru verb
1. basking in the sun　​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
日なたぼっこ 【ひなたぼっこ】

Question 1966

嫌疑／けんぎ

Answer 1966

Noun

1. suspicion

Question 1967

職質／しょくしつ

Answer 1967

Noun

1. questioning (e.g. by police)​Abbreviation, See also 職務質問

Question 1968

困惑/こんわく

Answer 1968

Noun, Suru verb

1. bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement

Question 1969

病みつき／やみつき

Answer 1969

Noun
1. being addicted to; being wholly absorbed by​
Noun
2. falling ill; becoming sick​
Other forms
病み付き 【やみつき】

Question 1970

どっと

Answer 1970

dverb
1. bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); roaring; whooping​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb
2. in a rush; in a surge; flooding in; pouring in​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb
3. suddenly; all of a sudden​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ドッと、ドっと

Question 1971

理髪店／りはつてん

Answer 1971

Noun

1. barbershop; barber shop

Question 1972

がさがさ

Answer 1972

Adverb, Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Suru verb
1. rustling​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Na-adjective, No-adjective, Adverb, Suru verb
2. dry; rough feeling; rough to the touch​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb, Suru verb
3. rough (of a person); course; crude; unrefined; uncouth​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Noun, Suru verb
4. catching fish with a net​
Other forms
ガサガサ

Question 1973

茹でる／ゆでる

Answer 1973

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to boil (something in hot water)​See also 煮る にる
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
2. to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)​See also たでる

Other forms
茹でる 【うでる】、湯でる 【ゆでる】、湯でる 【うでる】
Notes
湯でる: Irregular kanji usage. 湯でる: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1974

気質／きしつ

Answer 1974

Noun, Noun - used as a suffix
1. disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character; trait; turn of mind​かたぎ usu. as a suffix

Other forms
気質 【かたぎ】、形気 【かたぎ】、容気 【かたぎ】

Question 1975

滅入る／めいれる

Answer 1975

Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb

1. to feel depressed

Question 1976

某氏／ぼうし

Answer 1976

Noun

1. a certain person; unnamed person; Mr. So-and-so; a certain someone who shall remain unnamed

Question 1977

某々／ぼうぼう

Answer 1977

Noun
1. so-and-so​
Other forms
某某 【ぼうぼう】

Question 1978

某の仕業／ぼうのしわざ

Answer 1978

Noun

1. the work (doings) of so-and-so

Question 1979

会計士／かいけいし

Answer 1979

Noun

1. accountant

Question 1980

無精髭／ぶしょうひげ

Answer 1980

Noun
1. stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o’clock shadow​
Other forms
無精髭 【ぶしょうひげ】、不精髭 【ぶしょうひげ】、不精ひげ 【ぶしょうひげ】

Question 1981

邪推／じゃすい

Answer 1981

Noun, Suru verb

1. distrust; unjust suspicion

Question 1982

地口／じぐち

Answer 1982

Noun

1. pun; play on words

Question 1983

賢者タイム／けんじゃたいむ

Answer 1983

Noun
1. post-coital clarity; period after orgasm when a man is free from sexual desire and can think clearly​　Slang, Jocular, humorous term

Question 1984

免震／めんしん

Answer 1984

Noun, Suru verb

1. base isolation; seismic base isolation; base isolating; vibration damping at the base of a building

Question 1985

不要不急／ふようふきゅう

Answer 1985

No-adjective

1. nonessential and nonurgent

Question 1986

飛蝗／ばった

Answer 1986

Noun
1. grasshopper; locust (of superfamily Acridoidea)​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
蝗虫 【ばった】、蝗 【ばった】、バッタ

Question 1987

蟋蟀／こおろぎ

Answer 1987

Noun
1. cricket (Gryllidae spp.)​Usually written using kana alone
Noun
2. any insect that chirps in autumn​
Archaism

Other forms
蛩 【こおろぎ】、蛬 【こおろぎ】、コオロギ
Notes
蛩: Out-dated kanji. 蛬: Out-dated kanji.

Question 1988

魔法瓶／まほうびん

Answer 1988

Noun
1. thermos bottle; vacuum flask
Other forms
魔法びん 【まほうびん】、マホービン

Question 1989

婦人科／ふじんか

Answer 1989

Noun
1. gynecology department​
Noun, No-adjective
2. gynecology

Question 1990

一本調子／いっぽんちょうし

Answer 1990

Na-adjective, No-adjective, Noun
1. monotone; monotonous; dull; lacking variety​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
Other forms
一本調子 【いっぽんちょうし】

Question 1991

手編み／てあみ

Answer 1991

Noun, No-adjective
1. (hand) knitting​
Other forms
手あみ 【てあみ】

Question 1992

歯冠／しかん

Answer 1992

Noun

1. crown of a tooth

Question 1993

陰口／かげぐち

Answer 1993

Noun, No-adjective
1. malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back​
Other forms
蔭口 【かげぐち】、影口 【かげぐち】
Notes
影口: Irregular kanji usage.

Question 1994

弁理士／べんりし

Answer 1994

Noun
1. patent attorney; patent agent​
Wikipedia definition

Question 1995

霊感／れいかん

Answer 1995

Noun
1. inspiration; afflatus
Noun
2. ability to sense the supernatural (esp. ghosts, etc.)

Question 1996

水溜り／みずたまり

Answer 1996

Noun
1. puddle; pool of water
Other forms
水たまり 【みずたまり】、水溜まり 【みずたまり】、水溜 【みずたまり】
Notes
水溜: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 1997

蟷螂/かまきり

Answer 1997

Noun
1. praying mantis (esp. the narrow-winged mantis, Tenodera angustipennis)​Usually written using kana alone, occ. written 杜父魚
Other forms
螳螂 【かまきり】、鎌切 【かまきり】、蟐螂 【かまきり】、蟷螂 【とうろう】、螳螂 【とうろう】、蟷螂 【いもじり】、蟷螂 【いいぼむしり】、カマキリ

Question 1998

煌めく／きらめく

Answer 1998

Godan verb with ku ending, intransitive verb
1. to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
煌く 【きらめく】
Notes
煌く: Irregular okurigana usage.

Question 1999

予兆／よちょ

Answer 1999

Noun

1. omen

Question 2000

受診／じゅしん

Answer 2000

Noun, Suru verb

1. having a medical examination; seeing a doctor