ticket. A small paper bought when getting on a train or bus.
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N4絹きぬ
silk. A soft, beautiful thread or cloth made from an insect called a silkworm.
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N4記念きねん
To do something, or something left behind, so as not to forget. Example: 「記念しゃしん」 (a commemorative photo).
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N2, N5昨日きのう
yesterday. The day before today. Also read 「さくじつ」, used in formal situations.
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N4厳しいきびしい
A state where rules or guidance are strict, with no leeway. Also used to mean weather being harshly severe, as in 「厳しいさむさ」 (severe cold).
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N4気分きぶん
The current feeling of one's body or mind. Example: 「気分がいい」 (feeling good), 「気分がわるい」 (feeling unwell).
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N3希望きぼう
hope. To wish for things to turn out a certain way. That wish. Example: 「希望を持つ」 (to have hope), 「希望の大学」 (a desired university). The antonym is 「絶望」 (despair).
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N3基本きほん
basics. The most fundamental, important part of something. Example: 「基本を身につける」 (to master the basics), 「基本的な考え方」 (a basic way of thinking).
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N3決まりきまり
A rule that one is supposed to follow. Example: 「決まりを守る」 (to follow the rules). There is also 「決まり文句」 (a stock phrase always used the same way) and 「決まりが悪い」 (to feel embarrassed).
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N4決まるきまる
For something to be clearly decided. Example: 「よていが決まる」 (a plan is set). When deciding it oneself, 「決める」 is used.
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N3奇妙きみょう
strange. A puzzling state that would not normally be expected. Example: 「奇妙な音」 (a strange sound), 「奇妙な話」 (a strange story).
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N3義務ぎむ
obligation. Something that has been decided must be done. Example: 「義務を果たす」 (to fulfill an obligation), 「義務教育」 (compulsory education). The antonym is 「権利」 (right).
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N4決めるきめる
To clearly choose and decide something. Example: 「行き先を決める」 (to decide on a destination).
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N3, N4気持ちきもち
The happy, sad, etc., state one feels in one's heart. Also used to mean physical sensation, as in 「気持ちがわるい」 (feeling sick/unwell).
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N4着物きもの
kimono. Traditional Japanese clothing.
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N3疑問ぎもん
To wonder whether something is really true, or why it is so. Example: 「疑問を持つ」 (to have a question/doubt), 「疑問に思う」 (to wonder), 「疑問点」 (a point of doubt).
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N3逆ぎゃく
reverse. Order or direction being opposite. Example: 「逆の方向」 (the opposite direction), 「順番が逆だ」 (the order is reversed). In the form 「逆に」, it means "on the contrary/conversely."
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N4急きゅう
sudden; hurried. A state of something happening unexpectedly, all at once. Example: 「急に雨がふる」 (it suddenly rains). Also used to mean being in a hurry, as in 「急いで走る」 (to run in a hurry).
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N3休暇きゅうか
vacation. An extended period of time off from a company or school. Example: 「夏季休暇」 (summer vacation), 「休暇を取る」 (to take time off). More formal than 「休み」.
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N3休憩きゅうけい
break. To stop work or exercise for a short while and rest. Example: 「10分休憩する」 (to take a 10-minute break), 「休憩時間」 (break time).
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N3急激きゅうげき
A state in which change is sudden and intense. Example: 「急激な変化」 (a sudden change), 「気温が急激に下がる」 (the temperature drops sharply).
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N4急行きゅうこう
A train that skips stations along the way to go faster.
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N3吸収きゅうしゅう
absorption. To soak up moisture, etc. Example: 「スポンジが水を吸収する」 (a sponge absorbs water). Also used to mean taking in and making something one's own, as in 「知識を吸収する」 (to absorb knowledge).
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N3救助きゅうじょ
rescue. To help a person who is in a dangerous situation. Example: 「人命救助」 (lifesaving), 「救助隊」 (rescue team).
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N3急速きゅうそく
rapid. A state of advancing very quickly. Example: 「急速に発展する」 (to develop rapidly), 「急速な変化」 (a rapid change).
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N5牛肉ぎゅうにく
beef. Cow meat.
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N5牛乳ぎゅうにゅう
milk. A white drink obtained from cows. Also called 「ミルク」.
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N5今日きょう
today. Now, this day. Read as 「きょう」, not read according to the characters as written. The same 「今日」 read as 「こんにち」 is a different word referring to the present age.
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N4教育きょういく
education. To teach knowledge and skills to children or young people.
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N4教会きょうかい
church. A building where Christians gather to pray.
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N3, N5教室きょうしつ
classroom. A room at school where classes are held.
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N4競争きょうそう
To compare speed, strength, etc., with others in order to decide who is best.
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N5兄弟きょうだい
Older brother, younger brother, older sister, younger sister. Often referred to collectively as 「きょうだい」 regardless of gender.
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N3共通きょうつう
common. Something that applies to any of two or more things. Example: 「共通の友人」 (a mutual friend), 「共通点」 (a common point), 「共通の話題」 (a shared topic).
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N4興味きょうみ
A feeling of wanting to know more or try doing something. Example: 「音楽に興味がある」 (interested in music).
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N3極端きょくたん
extreme. A state greatly deviating from the normal degree. Example: 「極端な意見」 (an extreme opinion), 「極端に少ない」 (extremely few).
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N5去年きょねん
The year before this year. In formal settings, 「さくねん」 (昨年) is also used.
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N3距離きょり
The length between two places or things. Also used when a relationship with a person is distant, as in 「距離を置く」 (to keep one's distance).
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N5嫌いきらい
Not liking something. Example: 「嫌いな食べもの」 (a disliked food). The antonym is 「すき」 (like).
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N4, N5切るきる
cut. To divide something with scissors or a knife. Example: 「かみを切る」 (to cut paper). Also used to mean stopping something, as in 「電気を切る」 (to turn off electricity), 「電話を切る」 (to hang up the phone).
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N5着るきる
To put clothes on the body. Used for things worn on the upper body, such as shirts and jackets; 「はく」 is used for trousers and shoes. Same reading as 「切る」.
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N2, N5きれいきれい
Being beautiful. Example: 「きれいな花」 (a beautiful flower). Also used to mean not being dirty, as in 「きれいな手」 (clean hands). The kanji 「綺麗」 is usually written in hiragana in daily life.
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N4近所きんじょ
A nearby place close to where one lives.
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N5金曜日きんようび
Friday. A day of the week. The day after Thursday.
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N4具合ぐあい
The condition of one's body or a machine, etc. Example: 「体の具合がわるい」 (not feeling well).
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N4空気くうき
air. What is around us for people to breathe. Also used to mean the atmosphere of a place.
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N4空港くうこう
airport. A place where airplanes take off and land.
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N5九月くがつ
The 9th month of the year. It is read 「くがつ」, not 「きゅうがつ」.
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N4草くさ
grass. A green plant that grows in gardens or mountains, etc. Not a tree.
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N3鎖くさり
chain. Metal rings linked together to form something like a rope. Example: 「犬を鎖でつなぐ」 (to tie a dog with a chain).