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Kanji Recognition (Vocabulary) p. 3 Flashcards

1
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長男

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ちょうなん

Type:
Noun

Meaning:
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son

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長女

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ちょうじょ
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:   eldest daughter; first-born daughter​
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末っ子

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すえっこ
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:    youngest child
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孫

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まこ

                                 Type: 
                                 Noun

                                Meaning:    grandchild
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双子

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ふたご

                                 Type: 
                                 Noun

                                Meaning:   twins; twin
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親戚

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しんせき

                                Type: 
                                Noun

                                Meaning:    relative; relation; kin​
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夫婦

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ふうふ

                                Type: 
                                Noun

                                Meaning:    married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
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親友

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しんゆう

                                Type: 
                                Noun

                                Meaning:   close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
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親しい

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したしい

                               Type: 
                               い - Adjective

                                Meaning:   1. close (e.g. friend); familiar; friendly; intimate​ 2. familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one)​ 3. close (relatives); closely related
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恋人

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こいびと

                               Type: 
                               Noun

                                Meaning:    lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
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仲間

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なかま

                               Type: 
                               Noun

                                Meaning:   companion; fellow; friend; mate; comrade; partner; colleague; coworker; associate
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相手

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あいて

                                Type: 
                               Noun

                                Meaning:    1.companion; partner; company 2. Opponent
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知り合い

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しりあい
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:    acquaintance
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大人しい

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おとなしい
Type:
い - Adjective

                                Meaning:   1. gentle; quiet; mild; meek; obedient; docile; well-behaved; tame​ 2. quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober​
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だらしない

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だらしない

                                Type: 
                               い - Adjective

                                Meaning:   1. slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; undisciplined; careless; loose; slack​ 2. weak; feeble; weak-willed; cowardly; gutless​
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いとこ

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いとこ
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:    cousin
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冷たい

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つめたい
Type:
い - Adjective

                                Meaning:    1. cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; freezing​ 2. (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling; indifferent; unfriendly; distant
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細かい

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こまかい
Type:
い - Adjective

                                Meaning:   1. small​ 2. fine; minute​ 3. minor; trivial​  細かいこと 4. sensitive; attentive​  神経が細かい 5. careful; frugal; stingy
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意地悪な

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いじわるな
Type:
な- Adjective

                                Meaning:   malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
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素直な

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すなおな

                                 Type: 
                               な- Adjective

                                Meaning:   1. obedient; meek; docile; unaffected​ 2. honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)​ 3. straight (e.g. hair)​ 4. without peculiarity; without mannerisms; standard; neat (e.g. handwriting)
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正直な

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しょうじきな
Type:
な- Adjective

                                Meaning:    honest; frank; candid; straightforward
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乱暴な

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らんぼうな
Type:
な- Adjective

                                Meaning:   1. violence; assault; rowdiness; wildness; running riot​ 2. rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; careless; coarse; rude; unreasonable (e.g. demand); wild (e.g. argument)​ 道具を乱暴に扱うな。 Don't handle the tools roughly.

Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
3. rape; sexual assault

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わがままな

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わがままな
Type:
な- Adjective

                                Meaning:   selfish; egoist​
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積極的な

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せっきょくてきな

                     Type: 
                     な adjective

                      Meaning:   positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
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落ち着いた

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おちついた
Type:
noun

                                Meaning:   1. calm; composed; cool​ Noun or verb acting prenominally 2. settled; fixed; established​ Noun or verb acting prenominally 3. unobtrusive; quiet; subdued; low-key (color)
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きちんとした

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きちんとした
Type:
Adverb
　　　　　　　　　する- verb

                                Meaning:    1. properly; accurately; exactly; precisely; regularly​ Adverb (fukushi), Suru verb 2. neatly; tidily; orderly​
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変わった人

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かわったひと
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:   unusual; abnormal; strange; odd; peculiar; weird; different​
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思いやり

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おもいやり
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:   consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness; understanding; regard; kindheartedness
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ユーモア

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ユーモア
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:   humor; humour; joke
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勇気

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ゆうき
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:   courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
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冗談

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じょうだん
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:   joke; jest; funny story
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自慢

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じまん
Type:
Noun
する- verb

                                Meaning:   pride; boast
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真面目な

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まじめな

                                   Type: 
                             な- Adjective

                                Meaning:   serious; earnest; sober; grave
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そっくり

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そっくり
Type:
Adverb

                                Meaning:   1.all; altogether; entirely; completely​

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
2. exactly like; just like; spitting image of​

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次女

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じじょ
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:   second daughter
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次男

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じなん
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:   second son
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三女

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さんじょ
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:   third daughter
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独身

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どくしん
Type:
Noun

                                Meaning:   Single person
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知り合う

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しりあう

                             Type: 
                              う verb

                                Meaning:   to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
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恋をする

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こいをする

                               Type: 
                              こい is a noun

                                Meaning:   to fall in love * This "love" focuses on you loving someone. It is amount wanting the feel of love. Shallow
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誘う

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さそう

                                Type: 
                              う verb

                                Meaning:   to invite
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付き合い（が続く）

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つきあい　（がつづく）

                               Type: 
                              Noun

                                Meaning:   association; socializing; socializing; fellowship
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愛

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あい

                           Type: 
                              Noun

                                Meaning:   Love *This is a deeper love. It is a type of "love" that is not conditional. It focuses on you loving someone else
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感じる

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かんじる

to feel; to sense; to experience

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破る

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やぶる

  1. To tear; to rip; to break; to destroy​
  2. to break through (cordon, opponent’s defense, etc.); to breach​
  3. to defeat; to beat​
  4. to break (e.g. silence); to disturb (e.g. peace); to shatter (e.g. dream); to disrupt; to spoil​
  5. to violate (e.g. rule); to break (e.g. promise); to infringe
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守る

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まもる

  1. to protect; to guard; to defend​
  2. to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe; to obey; to follow
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疑う

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うたがう

to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect

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許す

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ゆるす

  1. to permit; to allow; to approve; to consent
  2. to forgive; to pardon; to excuse; to tolerate​
  3. to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to release; to let off​
  4. to acknowledge; to admit​
  5. to trust; to confide in; to let one’s guard down​
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たたく

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たたく

to strike; to hit; to beat; to knock; to pound; to bang; to slap; to spank; to tap; to pat; to clap (one’s hands); to play (the drums)​
2. to attack; to bash; to criticize; to censure; to flame (on the Internet)​
3. to sound out (someone’s views)​
4. to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces​
5. to beat down the price

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態度

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たいど

attitude; manner; behaviour; demeanour; bearing

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振られる

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ふられる

to be given the cold shoulder; to be jilted; to be rejected; to be dumped

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離婚する

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りこんする

to divorce

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悲しむ

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かなしむ

to be sad; to mourn for; to regret

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腹が立つ

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はらがたつ

to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious

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不安

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ふあん

anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity; suspense

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恐怖

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きょうふ

fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare; panic

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感じる

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かんじる

to feel; to sense; to experience

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不満

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ふまん

dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness

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満足する

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まんぞくする
　
can be a な adjective or a する verb

satisfaction; contentment; gratification
sufficient; satisfactory; enough; adequate; proper; decent

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がっかりする

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がっかりする

to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to be discouraged; to be disheartened; to lose heart; to feel let down​

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悩む

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なやむ

to be worried; to be troubled

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迷う

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まよう

to lose one’s way; to get lost​
to waver; to hesitate; to be of two minds over; to be puzzled; to be perplexed​
to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself

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感動する

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かんどうする

being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

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感情

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かんじょう

emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment

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感謝

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かんしゃ

thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness

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慌てる

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あわてる

to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganized); to be flustered; to panic

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希望する

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きぼうする

hope; wish; aspiration

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望む

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のぞむ

to desire; to want; to wish for; to hope for
to expect (of someone); to hope for; to look forward to

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食器

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しょっき

tableware, cutlery and dishes

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汚れ

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よごれ

dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot

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洗剤

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せんざい

detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material

72
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汚す

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よごす

to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to make dirty; to stain

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畳む

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たたむ

to fold (clothes, umbrella)​
to close (a shop, business)

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しまう

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しまう

to finish; to stop; to end; to put an end to; to bring to a close, to put away, to store

75
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掃除機

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そうじき

vacuum cleaner; vacuum; hoover

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アイロン

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アイロン

Iron

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家具

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かぐ

furniture

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動かす

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うごかす

to move; to shift; to stir; to budge; to change position

79
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床

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ゆか

floor

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調子

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ちょうし

tune; tone; key; pitch; time; rhythm
condition; state of health; shape

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修理

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しゅうり

repair; mending; fixing; servicing

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リサイクル

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リサイクル

Recycling

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家事

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かじ

housework; domestic chores

84
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面倒臭い

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めんどうくさい

bothersome; tiresome; bother to do​

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覚める

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さめる

to wake; to wake up
to become sober; to sober up; to regain consciousness (e.g. after anaesthesia)

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あくび

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あくび

yawn

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涙

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なみだ

tears

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睡眠

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すいみん

sleep

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朝食

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ちょうしょく

breakfast

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化粧

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けしょう

make-up; makeup; cosmetics

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えさ

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えさ

Pet food

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可愛がる

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かわいがる

to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to dote on; to show one’s love (for); to cherish

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定期

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ていき

fixed period; fixed term
regular; periodic; periodical

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電池

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でんち

battery; cell

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切れる

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きれる

to run out
to wear out; to be worn out
to break; to snap; to be cut; to split; to crack

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退屈

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たいくつ　な

tedious; boring; dull; uninteresting; tiresome;
to feel bored; to get bored (with); to get tired (of)

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文句

A

もんく

complaint; grumbling; objection

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帰宅する

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きたく　する

returning home; going home; coming home; getting home

99
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妻

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つま

wife​

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疲れ

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つかれ

tiredness; fatigue

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毛布

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もうふ

blanket

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次回

A

じかい

Type: Noun, adverb

Meaning: next time (occasion)

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快速

A

かいそく

Type: Noun

Meaning: high speed; rapidity

rapid-service train (not as fast as express); rapid train

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高速道路

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こうそくどうろ

Type: Noun

Meaning: highway; freeway; expressway; motorway

105
Q

速い

A

はやい

Type: い adjective

Meaning: fast; quick; rapid; swift; speedy; brisk; prompt​

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通過

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つうか

Type: Noun, する verb

Meaning: passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); transit

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過ぎる

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すぎる

Type:

Meaning: to pass through; to pass by; to go beyond

108
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過去

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かこ

Type: Noun, adverb

Meaning: the past; bygone days

one’s past (that one would prefer remained secret)

109
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地下鉄

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ちかてつ

Type: Noun

Meaning: subway; metro; underground (railway)​

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鉄道

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てつどう

Type: Noun

Meaning: railroad; railway; rail transport

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鉄

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てつ

Type: Noun

Meaning: iron, Steel

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指定

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してい

Type: する、 Noun

Meaning: designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at

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指定席

A

していせき

Type: Noun

Meaning: reserved seat​

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Q

指輪

A

ゆびわ

Type: Noun

Meaning: (finger) ring

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Q

指

A

ゆび

Type: Noun

Meaning: finger; toe; digit

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定休日

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ていきゅうび

Type: Noun

Meaning: regular holiday; fixed day off; regular closing day

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安定

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あんてい

Type: する, Noun

Meaning: stability; steadiness; consistency; equilibrium; balance; composure

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不安定

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ふあんてい

Type: noun, する

Meaning: instability; insecurity; crankiness

119
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自由席

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じゆうせき

Type: Noun

Meaning:　unreserved seat; non-reserved seat​

120
Q

窓口

A

まどぐち

Type: Noun

Meaning: counter; window; teller window; ticket window

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窓側

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まどがわ

Type: Noun

Meaning: window-side; window (seat, e.g. on a plane)

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右側

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みぎがわ

Type: Noun

Meaning: right side; right-hand side​
Other forms

123
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通路

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つうろ

Type: Noun

Meaning: passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle

124
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線路

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せんろ

Type: Noun

Meaning: railway track; railway line; railroad; railway; track; line

125
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停車

A

ていしゃ

Type: Noun, する verb

Meaning: stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop​

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停止

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ていし

Type: Noun, する

Meaning: stoppage; coming to a stop; halt; standstill

ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); interruption (e.g. of electricity supply); cutting off

suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition; ban

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バス停

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バスてい

Type: Noun

Meaning: bus stop

128
Q

整理

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せいり

Type: Noun, する verb

Meaning: sorting; arrangement; organization; putting in order; adjustment; regulation

129
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整理券

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せいりけん

Type: Noun

Meaning: numbered ticket (e.g. to determine order of service in shop, etc.)

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駐車券

A

ちゅうしゃけん

Type: Noun

Meaning: parking stub; parking ticket

131
Q

乗車券

A

じょうしゃけん

Type: Noun

Meaning: ticket (for bus, train, etc.); passenger ticket

basic fare ticket (not valid on limited express trains without a supplemental express ticket)​

132
Q

回数券

A

かいすうけん

Type: Noun

Meaning:　coupon tickets; discount tickets; book of tickets

133
Q

現金

A

げんきん

Type: Noun, な adjective

Meaning: cash; ready money; money on hand; currency

mercenary; self-interested; calculating

134
Q

取り替える

A

とりかえる

Type: Transitive Verb

Meaning: to exchange; to swap; to barter

135
Q

優先席

A

ゆうせんせき

Type: Noun

Meaning: priority seat; courtesy seat; seat provided in trains, buses, etc. for the use of the disabled, young children, the elderly, pregnant women, etc.

136
Q

女優

A

じょゆう

Type: Noun

Meaning: actress; female actor​

137
Q

正座

A

せいざ

Type: Noun, する verb

Meaning: seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles

138
Q

座席

A

ざせき

Type: Noun

Meaning:　seat

139
Q

降車口

A

こうしゃぐち

Type: Noun

Meaning:　exit (for disembarking passengers)

140
Q

降る

A

ふる

Type: る verb

Meaning: to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down

to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in

to form (of frost)

141
Q

降りる

A

おりる

Type: る verb

Meaning: to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to come down​

to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to disembark; to dismount​

to step down; to retire; to give up; to quit; to fold

142
Q

残り物

A

のこりもの

Type: Noun

Meaning: leftovers (esp. food); remnants

143
Q

蛇口

A

じゃくち

Type: Noun

Meaning: faucet; tap

144
Q

ひねる

A

ひねる

Type: う verb

Meaning: to twist; to wrench; to turn (a switch on or off, etc.); to wring (a neck)

145
Q

電源

A

でんげん

Type: Noun

Meaning: source of electricity; electrical power

146
Q

じゅうたん

A

じゅうたん

Type: noun

Meaning: carpet; rug; runner

147
Q

保存する

A

ほぞんする

Type: Noun, する verb

Meaning: preservation; conservation; storage; maintenance

148
Q

雨戸

A

あまど

Type: Noun

Meaning: sliding storm shutter

149
Q

網戸

A

あみど

Type: Noun

Meaning: window screen; insect screen; mosquito screen; screen; screen door

150
Q

居間

A

いま

Type: Noun

Meaning: living room (Western style); sitting room

151
Q

天井

A

てんじょう

Type: Noun

Meaning: ceiling

152
Q

湯飲み

A

ゆのみ

Type: Noun

Meaning: teacup​

JLPT N3 (7 decks)

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