JLPT N1 week 5 Flashcards

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日差し

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sunlight ひざし・ 日差しが強い。The sun is strong.

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当選する

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be elected とうせん・ 選挙で当選する。 Be elected in a public election

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荒らす

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to lay waste あらす・ イノシシが作物を荒らす。Wild boars damage the crops.

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言い訳

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excuse  遅刻の言い訳をする。Give an excuse for being late.

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寝かせる

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to put to sleep ねかせる・ 子供を寝かせる。Put a child to sleep.

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和む

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to be softened, to calm down なごむ・ 心が和む。Be heartwarming.

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描く

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to draw えがく・ 風景を心に描く。Picture a scene in your head.

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見当する

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guess けんとう

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栄える

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to prosper さかえる・ 国が栄える。Country prospers.

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仕上げる

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to finish up しあげる・ 作品を仕上げる。Finish a piece of art.  仕上げ。A finish.

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記す

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to write down しるす・ 名前を記す。Write one’s name.

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構える

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to set up かまえる・ 大通りに店を構える。Have a store on a main street.   カメラを構える。Position a camera.

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当番

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one’s turn とうばん・ 掃除当番。One’s turn for cleaning.

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過ち

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mistake あやまち・ 過ちを犯す。Make a mistake.

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取り分

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one’s share とりぶん・ 自分の取り分を主張する。Claim one’s share.

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現地

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actual location  現地に向かう。Go to the actual location.

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予告

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advance notice よこく・ 映画の予告。 A movie trailer.

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徹する

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to penetrate, devote oneself てっする・ 裏方に徹する。Stay behind the scenes.

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面する

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to be facing めんする・ 大通りに面する家。A house facing the street.

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悩ます

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to be troubled, worried なやます・ 騒音に悩まされる。Be disturbed by noise.

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有望

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promising, good prospects ゆうぼう・ 有望な研究者。A promising researcher.

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受ける

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to receive   賞を受ける。Receive an award.

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映える

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to shine, look pretty はえる・ 夕日に映える。Be lit by a setting sun.

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指図

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instruction, directions さしず・ あれこれ指図する。Give various directions.

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伝説

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legend  伝説上の人物。A legendary figure.

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当日

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very day とうじつ・ 試験の当日。The very day of the exam

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和式

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Japanese style わしき・ 和式トイレ。Japanese style toilet.

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脱する

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to escape だっする・ 危険を脱する。Escape from danger.

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公私

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public and private こうし・ 公私混同(こんどう)する。Mix public and private matters.

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抜かす

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to omit, skip ぬかす・ 1行抜かして読む。Skip a line while reading.

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傾ける

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to lean かたむける・ 耳を傾ける。Listen to.

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帯びる

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to wear, have a trace of おびる・ 酒気を帯びる。Have a little alcohol.

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向上

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rise, improvement こうじょう・ 学力が向上する。Make progress at school.

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手記

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note, memorandum しゅき・ 体験を手記にまとまる。Write about one’s experiences in a book.

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不可欠

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essential, indispensable ふかけつ・ 生活に不可欠もの。Indispensable things of life.

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利息

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interest りそく・ 銀行の利息。Bank interest.

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慣らす

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to accustom, train ならす・ 耳を慣らす。Train one’s ear.

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片言

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broken language かたこと・ 片言でしゃべる。Speak with broken language.

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主人公

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main character しゅじんこう・ 物語の主人公。The main character in the story.

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告知

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notice, announcement こくち・ がんの告知をする。Notify a patient that they have cancer.

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有力

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influential ゆうりょく・ 地域の有力者。An influential person in the area.

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自発的

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voluntarily じはつてき・ 自発的に参加する。Participate voluntarily.

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根回し

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making necessary arrangements, laying the groundwork ねまわし・ 関係者に根回しする。 Solicit support for one’s plan.

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始末

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dealing with しまつ・ 事故の始末をする。Deal with the aftermath of an accident.

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重んじる

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to put an emphasis on おもんじる・  学歴を重んじる。Put emphasis on educational qualifications.

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勝手

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selfish かって・ 勝手な行動をとる。Behave selfishly.

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初耳

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hear for first time はつみみ・ その話は初耳だ。I’ve heard it for the first time.

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誠実

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sincere せいじつ・ 誠実な人。A sincere person

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口実

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excuse こうじつ・ 下手な口実。A poor excuse.

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governmental, public  おおやけ・ 事件が公になる。Make the crime public.

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公用

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government business こうよう・ 公用語。An official language.

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手掛ける

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to manage, work with てがける・  私が手掛けた取り引きはだめになった。The deal I was working on fell through.

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根気

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patience, perseverance こんき・ 根気がいる仕事。Job which requires perseverance.

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絶える

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to die out たえる・ 連絡が絶える。Lose contact.

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有する

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to own ゆうする・ 権利を有する。Hold the rights to.

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出現

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appearance  ウフォが出現する。UFO appears.

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現場

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actual spot, site  工事現場。A construction site.

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興じる

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to enjoy きょうじる・ トランプに興じる。Enjoy card games.

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人並み

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being average ひとなみ・ 人並みの生活。A decent living.

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応急

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first aid おうきゅう・ 応急処置をする。Give first aid treatment.

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公平

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fairness こうへい・ 公平に分ける。Share evenly.

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報じる

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to report on ほうじる・ 新聞が事件を報じる。Newspapers report the crime.

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遅れる

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to be late  出発を遅らせる。Delay a departure.

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意欲

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will, desire いよく・ 意欲がある。Be very eager.

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試す

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to try ためす・ 新商品を試す。Try out a new product.

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身内

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one’s family みうち・ 身内だけで祝う。Have a family celebration.

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決意

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determination けつい・ 決意を固まる。Strengthen one’s determination.

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相次ぐ

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to happen one after another あいつぐ・ 事故が相次ぐ。There continues to be accidents.

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最寄り

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nearest もより・ 最寄りの駅。The nearest station.

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暮れる

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to get dark くれる・ 日が暮れる。The sun sets.

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間柄

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relationship あいだがら・ 親密な間柄。Very close relationship.

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震わせる

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to shake, tremble ふるわせる・ 声を震わせる。One’s voice trembles.

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実業

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industry, business じつぎょう・ 実業家。A business person.

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身の回り

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one’s personal belongings

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独自

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original, unique どくじ・ 独自の見解。One’s own view.

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告白

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confess こくはく・ 罪を告白する。Confess a sin.

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従来

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up to now, traditional じゅうらい・ 従来の考え方。Traditional ways of thinking.  従来通り。As in the past.

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真実

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truth しんじつ・ 真実を語る。Reveal the truth.

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手取り

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take-home, net income てどり・ 給料の手取り額。Take-home pay.

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連休

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consecutive holidays れんきゅう・ 3連休。A three-day holiday.

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設ける

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to establish もうける・ 相談窓口を設ける。Open a customer service center.   機会を設ける。Create an opportunity.

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身動き

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moving about みうごき・ 身動きが取れない。Can’t move.

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生身

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flesh and blood なまみ・ 生身の体。A living being.

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身の上

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one’s welfare みのうえ・ 身の上相談。Consultation about one’s personal affairs.

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有益

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useful, beneficial ゆうえき・ 有益な本。A useful book.  休暇を有益に使う。 Make good use of a holiday.

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定める

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to decide, determine (formal) さだめる・ 神は人間は皆死ぬものと定めた。God has ordained the all men shall die.

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個々

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individual ここ・ 個々に意見を聞く。Ask each individual’s opinion.

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告げる

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to tell, inform つげる・ 名前を告げる。Provide one’s name.

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誤り

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mistake あやまり・ 誤りが多い。Make a lot of mistakes.

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省みる

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to look back on, review かえりみる・ 過去を省みる。Review the past.

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要する

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to need, demand ようする・ 急を要する連絡。An urgent message.

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身元

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person’s identity みもと・ 身元保証人。Guarantor.   身元不明。Being unidentified.

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伝記

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biography でんき・ 伝記を読む。Read a biography.

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表向き

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outward appearance, public, official おもてむき・ 表向きの理由。An official reason.

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実入り

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profits, harvest みいり・ 実入りのいい商売。A profitable business.

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乱す

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to throw out of order みだす・ 秩序を乱す。Not follow convention.

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客観てき

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objective きゃっかんてき・ 客観的意見を求める。Request objective views.

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直訳

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literal translation ちょくやく・ 文章を直訳する。Do a literal translation of the sentence.

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実態

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actual condition じったい・ 実態を調査する。 Investigate an actual situation.

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禁じられる

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to be prohibited きんじられる・ 法律で禁じられている。Be prohibited by law.

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身軽

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light, nimble みがる・ 身軽な格好。Lightweight clothing.

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指差す

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to point  家の方を指差す。Point in the direction of the house.

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再現

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reappearance さいげん・ 事故の状況を再現する。Reenact the accident.

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自己

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oneself じこ・ 自己中心的な人。A self-centered person.

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正当

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justifiable, proper せいとう・ 正当な理由。A proper reason.

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強制的

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compulsory, forced きょうせいてき・ 強制的に参加させる。Force someone to do something.

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気配

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indication, sign けはい・ 人の気配がある。Sense someone is around.

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下取り

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trade in したどり・ 車の下取りしてもらう。Trade one’s car in.

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築く

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to build きずく・ ダムを築く。Build a dam.

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満たす

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to satisfy, fulfill みたす・ 容器に水を満たす。Fill up a container with water.

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取材

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news coverage, collecting data しゅざい・ 事件を取材する。Gather information at the scene for an article.

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仕組み

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structure, arrangement しくみ・ 世の中の仕組み。Social system.

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制する

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to control せいする・ 警官が群集を制する。Policemen control the crowd.

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図案

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design, sketch ずあん・ 図案を描く。Draw a design.

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転じる

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to turn, shift てんじる・ 状況が転じる。The situation changes.

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出向く

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to go to でむく・ 現場に出向く。Go to the site.

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費やす

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to spend, consume ついやす・ エネルギーを費やす。Spend energy.

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目覚める

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to wake up めざめる・ 夢から目覚める。Wake from a dream.

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経る

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to pass(time), go through へる・ 十年の年月(ねんげつ)を経る。Ten years pass.   ドイツを経てイギリスへ行く。Go to England via Germany.

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過密

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crowded, congestion かみつ・ 過密スケジュール。A very tight schedule.

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準じる

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to follow, conform じゅんじる・ 待遇は年齢に準じる。Pay depends on age.

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現行

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present, current げんこう・ 現行犯。Criminal caught red-handed.

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自我

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the self, ego じが・  自我が強い。Be self-centered.

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前向き

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facing forward, front facing まえむき・ 前向きに考える。Think positively.

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値する

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to be worth あたいする・ この本は一読に値する。This book is worth reading.

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身近

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near oneself, familiar みじか・ 身近な出来事。 Common event.

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連ねる

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to line up, put in a row つらねる・ リストに名前を連ねる。Be on a name list.

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前払い

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pay in advance まえばらい・ 料金を前払いする。Pay a fee in advance

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前置き

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introduction, preface まえおき・ 前置きが長い。The introduction is long.

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単身

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alone, away from home たんしん・ 単身赴任。Relocating to a new post and live apart from one’s family.

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前借り

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getting an advance まえがり・ 給料を前借りする。Get an advance against next month’s salary.

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連なる

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to extend, to stand in a row つらなる・ 渋滞で車が連なっている。Cars line up because of a traffic jam.

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仕入れる

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to replenish stock しいれる・ 商品を仕入れる。Replenish stock.  仕入れ。Stocking.

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負かす

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to defeat まかす・ 敵を負かす。Defeat the enemy.

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点差

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point spread  点差が開く。The lead widens.   5点差。A 5 point difference in the score.

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試みる

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to try こころみる・ 試験を試みる。Try out an experiment.

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果たす

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to accomplish, achieve はたす・ 目的を果たす。Achieve a purpose.

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仕える

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to serve, work for つかえる・ 神に仕える。Serve God.

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身分

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social rank  身分が高い人。Person with a high social rank.

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説く

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to preach, to explain  とく・ 教えを説く。Preach teachings.

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良し悪し

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right or wrong, good or bad よしあし・ 物事の良し悪し。The rights and wrongs of things.

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背く

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to run counter to, disobey そむく・ 命令を背く。Disobey an order.

143
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害する

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to damage, harm がいする・ 健康を害する。Harm one’s health

144
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人任せ

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leaving to others ひとまかせ・ 仕事を人任せにする。Leave one’s work to someone else.

145
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前科

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criminal record ぜんか・ 前科のある人。Person with a criminal record.

146
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砂利

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gravel じゃり・ 砂利道。A gravel road.

147
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当人

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very person とうにん・ 当人と確認する。Check with the very person.

148
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事柄

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matter ことがら・ 重要な事柄。A very important matter.

149
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知恵

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wisdom, sense ちえ・ 知恵を出し合う。Put your heads together.

150
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日取り

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fixed date ひどり・ 結婚式の日取りを決める。Set a date for a wedding.

151
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称する

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to claim or pretend to be しょうする・ 弁護士と称する男。A man who claims to be a lawyer.   病気だと称して欠席する。Pretend to be ill to avoid attending.

152
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志す

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to aspire to こころざす・ 学者を志す。Aspire to be a scholar

153
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説得

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persuade  親の説得する。Persuade parents.

154
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公立

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public こうりつ・ 公立の学校。Publicly run school.

155
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利点

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advantage, point in favor りてん・ A案には多くの利点がある。Plan A has a lot of merits.

156
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連帯

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joint, collective れんたい・ 連帯責任。Collective responsibility.

157
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和風

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Japanese  和風建築。Japanese architecture.

158
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犯す

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to commit  おかす・ 罪を犯す。Commit a crime.

159
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左利き

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left handed

160
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軒並み

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row of houses, across the board のきなみ・ 軒並みに値上がりする。Every price goes up.

161
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人柄

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personality, character ひとがら・ 立派な人柄。A wonderful person.

162
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整える

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to arrange ととのえる・ みゆきはパーティーのためにテーブルを整えた。Miyuki set the table for the party.

163
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内訳

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itemization うちわけ・ 請求書の内訳。An itemized bill.

164
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私有

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private ownership しゆう・ 私有財産。Private property.

165
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温和

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mild, gentle, moderate おんわ・ 温和な気候。A mild climate.

166
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画期的

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groundbreaking かっきてき・ 画期的な発見。A groundbreaking discovery.

167
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手際

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execution, skill てぎわ・ 手際がいい。Be very efficient.

168
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案じる

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to be concerned about あんじる・ 両親の健康を案じる。Worry about parents’ health.

169
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無茶な

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unreasonable むちゃ・ 無茶を言う。Be unreasonable.

170
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調和

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harmony, agreement  よく調和する。Be well matched.

171
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公正

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fairness, justice こうせい・ 公正取り引き。Fair deals.

172
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目の当たり

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just before one’s eyes まのあたり・ 惨状を目の当たりにする。Witness a disastrous event.

173
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演じる

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to perform(play) えんじる・ ドラマのヒロインを演じる。Play the main female role in a drama.

174
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根本的

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fundamental こんぽん・ 根本的な誤り(あやまり)。A fundamental mistake.

175
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時差

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time difference じさ・ 時差がある。There’s a time difference.   時差ぼけ。Jet lag.

176
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仕切る

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to partition, divide しきる・ 部屋を仕切る。Subdivide a room.   宴会を仕切る。Control a party.

177
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値打ち

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value ねうち・ 値打ちがある絵。A valuable painting.