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N2
生ぬるい
なまぬるい
Lukewarm in temperature, neither properly hot nor cold. Also describes a response or attitude that is too lenient and lacks firmness. Used as in「生ぬるい対応」.
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N2, N3
波
なみ
wave. The up-and-down movement of the water's surface in the sea or a lake. Example: 「波が高い」 (the waves are high). Also used as a metaphor for a repeated movement, as in 「人の波」 (a wave/crowd of people), 「景気の波」 (economic ups and downs).
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N3
涙
なみだ
tears. Water that comes from the eyes when sad or happy. Example: 「涙を流す」 (to shed tears).
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N2
滑らか
なめらか
A surface that is smooth and free of bumps. Also describes movement or speech that flows without hesitation. Used as in「滑らかな肌」or「滑らかに話す」.
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N3
悩む
なやむ
To think painfully, unable to decide what to do. 「進路に悩む」「買うかどうか悩む」. It is also used to mean suffering from continuing physical pain or troubles, and in that case the form 「〜に悩む」 shows the cause. 「頭痛に悩む」「騒音に悩む」.
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N3
鳴らす
ならす
To make a sound occur. Example: 「ベルを鳴らす」 (to ring a bell). 「鳴らす」 is used when a person acts to make a sound, while 「鳴る」 is used when something sounds on its own: compare 「ベルを鳴らす」 with 「ベルが鳴る」.
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N2, N5
並べる
ならべる
To put several things into a line. Example: 「本を並べる」 (to line up books). 「並ぶ」 is used when things line up themselves, 「並べる」 when one arranges them.
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N2
成り行き
なりゆき
The natural course or outcome that events take of themselves. Used as in「成り行きを見守る」or「成り行きに任せる」.
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N3
なるべく
なるべく
As much as possible. Example: 「なるべく早く来てください」 (please come as soon as possible).
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N2
難題
なんだい
A problem that is very difficult to solve. Used as in 「難題に取り組む」. It also refers to an impossible demand that someone forces on another person. 「難題を突きつける」 and 「無理難題を言う」 have this meaning; they refer not to a question that is hard to answer but to a demand that puts the other person in a difficult position.
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N3
なんとなく
なんとなく
Without a clear reason. Example: 「なんとなく気になる」 (it bothers me for some reason).
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N2
難民
なんみん
People who have left their own country to escape war or persecution. Used as in「難民を受け入れる」or「難民キャンプ」.
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N2
難問
なんもん
A problem that is hard to answer. Used as in「難問を解く」or「難問に挑む」.
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N3
似合う
にあう
For clothes or a hairstyle, etc., to suit a person well. Example: 「帽子が似合う」 (a hat suits someone).
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N3
匂う
におう
For a smell to be perceptible. Example: 「花が匂う」 (a flower has a scent). For unpleasant smells, the kanji 「臭う」 is also used.
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N3
苦手
にがて
Not being able to do something well, or not liking it. Example: 「数学が苦手だ」 (not good at math), 「あの人は苦手だ」 (I don't get along well with that person). The antonym is 「得意」 (good at).
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N2
似通う
にかよう
A verb meaning that two things closely resemble each other. Used as in「意見が似通う」or「性格が似通う」. Used when things are not identical but share many points in common.
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N3
握る
にぎる
To close one's fingers and hold something firmly. Example: 「ハンドルを握る」 (to grip a steering wheel). Also used to mean obtaining and holding something important, as in 「秘密を握る」 (to hold a secret).
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N2
賑わう
にぎわう
A verb describing a scene in which many people gather and the atmosphere is lively. Used as in「商店街が賑わう」or「観光地が賑わう」. Used when a place or event becomes crowded and energetic.
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N2
憎しみ
にくしみ
A noun expressing strong dislike toward another and bearing hostility. Used as in「憎しみを抱く」or「憎しみに駆られる」. Unlike momentary anger or passing dissatisfaction, it refers to a deep, lasting feeling whose meaning is extremely close to that of「恨み」. Used as a long-term emotion regarding serious events such as war, oppression, or betrayal.
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N2
憎む
にくむ
A verb expressing strong resentment and hostility toward someone. Used as in「不正を憎む」or「罪を憎んで人を憎まず」. Refers to a feeling more intense than mere dislike.
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N1, N2
濁す
にごす
A verb meaning to make a liquid cloudy and no longer transparent. Used literally as in 「水を濁す」 (to make water cloudy). It is also used figuratively to mean expressing one's true feelings or intentions vaguely rather than clearly. Used in situations where someone avoids or glosses over inconvenient matters, as in 「言葉を濁す」「お茶を濁す」.
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N2
煮込む
にこむ
A verb meaning to simmer ingredients for a long time so the flavor seeps in. Used as in「野菜を煮込む」or「カレーを煮込む」. Used in scenes of cooking that takes time.
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N3
日常
にちじょう
Ordinary everyday life. Example: 「日常会話」 (everyday conversation).
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N3
日光
にっこう
sunlight. The light of the sun. Example: 「日光浴」 (sunbathing).
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N3
にっこり
にっこり
A manner of smiling happily without making a sound. Example: 「にっこりほほえむ」 (to smile brightly).
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N2
担う
になう
A verb meaning to take on a role or responsibility. Used as in「次世代を担う」or「重要な役割を担う」. Used broadly when assuming a position of responsibility.
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N2
鈍い
にぶい
An adjective meaning that a blade is dull. Used literally as in 「鈍い包丁」 (a dull kitchen knife). It is also used figuratively to mean that reactions or movements are slow, or that the senses are not sharp. Used for human actions and senses, as in 「反応が鈍い」「勘が鈍い」. It is also used when light or sound is weak and lacks sharpness, as in 「鈍い光」「鈍い音」.
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N2
二枚舌
にまいじた
A word meaning saying different things to different people, that is, lying. Used as in「二枚舌を使う」. Used to criticize the speech and conduct of an untrustworthy person.
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N3
入力
にゅうりょく
input. To enter characters or data into a computer, etc. Example: 「パスワードを入力する」 (to enter a password). The antonym is 「出力」 (output).
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N2
睨む
にらむ
A verb meaning to look with a sharp gaze, and also to foresee future developments. Used as in「相手を睨む」or「将来を睨む」. Carries both the senses of an angry stare and a strategic outlook.
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N3
煮る
にる
To heat food together with water or seasoning, adding flavor as it cooks. Example: 「野菜を煮る」 (to simmer vegetables). While 「ゆでる」 refers to just heating in hot water, 「煮る」 often refers to cooking that adds flavor.
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N2
任意
にんい
A word meaning being free to choose, not compulsory. Used as in「任意の参加」or「任意で提出する」. Often used in legal or investigative contexts in contrast with obligation.
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N2, N3
人間
にんげん
human. A person. Example: 「人間関係」 (human relationships). Often used to distinguish from animals.
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N3
人数
にんずう
The number of people. Example: 「人数を数える」 (to count the number of people).
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N2
忍耐
にんたい
A word meaning to keep enduring through hardship and suffering. Used as in「忍耐力がある」or「忍耐を重ねる」. Used to refer to long-term patience or mental strength.
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N2, N3
縫う
ぬう
sew. To join cloth, etc., together with a needle and thread. Example: 「服を縫う」 (to sew clothes). Also used to mean weaving through something, as in 「人ごみを縫って歩く」 (to walk weaving through a crowd).
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N2, N3
抜く
ぬく
To pull something out from inside. 「歯を抜く」 (to pull a tooth), 「くぎを抜く」 (to pull out a nail). Also used broadly for meanings such as holding back one's effort or getting ahead, as in 「手を抜く」 (to cut corners) and 「追い抜く」 (to overtake). 「抜く」 is used when a person pulls something out, while 「抜ける」 is used when something comes out on its own: compare 「歯を抜く」 with 「歯が抜ける」.
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N2, N3
抜ける
ぬける
For something that was inside to come loose and come out. Example: 「髪が抜ける」 (hair falls out). Also used to mean passing through, as in 「トンネルを抜ける」 (to pass through a tunnel), or leaving, as in 「メンバーから抜ける」 (to leave the members/group). 「抜く」 is used when a person pulls something out, while 「抜ける」 is used when something comes out on its own: compare 「歯を抜く」 with 「歯が抜ける」.
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N3
布
ぬの
cloth. Something made by weaving thread. A material for clothes, etc. Example: 「布のかばん」 (a cloth bag).
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N2
ぬるま湯
ぬるまゆ
Water that is moderately lukewarm. Metaphorically, refers to a comfortable environment without rigor. Used as in「ぬるま湯に浸かる」or「ぬるま湯体質」, describing complacency in an easy situation.
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N2
値打ち
ねうち
The value that something or some matter holds. Used as in「値打ちがある」or「値打ちのない物」, in scenes of evaluating worth.
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N3
願う
ねがう
To wish for something to happen. Example: 「成功を願う」 (to wish for success). Also used to mean asking someone for a favor, as in 「お願いします」 (please/I ask of you).
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N2
寝込む
ねこむ
Being confined to bed by illness, unable to get up. Used as in「風邪で寝込む」or「一週間も寝込んだ」, in scenes of resting due to ill health.
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N3
ねずみ
ねずみ
A small, quick animal that gnaws on things. Written with the kanji 「鼠」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is written in hiragana or katakana.
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N3
熱中
ねっちゅう
To become absorbed in one thing. Example: 「ゲームに熱中する」 (to be absorbed in a game).
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N2
熱弁
ねつべん
Speaking forcefully with strong feeling, and also that manner of speaking. Used as in「熱弁をふるう」.
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N2
熱望
ねつぼう
To deeply desire something from the bottom of the heart. Used as in「海外留学を熱望する」or「昇進を熱望する」, expressing strong aspiration.
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N2
根強い
ねづよい
An adjective meaning that a tendency or opinion is firmly established and not easily changed, like the roots of a plant firmly anchored in the ground. Used for long-lasting states, as in 「根強い人気」「根強い反対」.
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N2
念入り
ねんいり
Carefully attending to every detail. Used as in「念入りに確認する」or「念入りな準備」.
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