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N5
四
し
four. The number 4. It is also read 「よん」, and in spoken language 「よん」 is used more often. The reading changes depending on the word, as in 「四つ（よっつ）」「四日（よっか）」.
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N5
時
じ
hour. The unit used to indicate a point of clock time. It is used after a number, as in 「三時」 or 「何時」. It can also be used together with minutes, as in 「三時四十分」. When this kanji is read 「とき」, it does not indicate clock time but an occasion, as in 「〜のとき」.
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N3
幸せ
しあわせ
A feeling of being fulfilled at heart and happy. Example: 「幸せな毎日」 (happy everyday life), 「幸せになる」 (to become happy). The antonym is 「不幸」 (unhappiness).
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N3
寺院
じいん
temple. A temple. A more formal way of saying 「寺」, used in written language and news.
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N5
塩
しお
salt. White grains used to season food.
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N3
資格
しかく
qualification. A condition or license needed to do something. 「受験資格」「資格を取る」. It is also used to mean the right to do so, or a position that befits it. As in 「約束を守らない人に文句を言う資格はない」「代表としての資格がある」, it refers not to something tangible like a license but to the rightness of one's position.
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N3
四角
しかく
square. A shape with four corners. Example: 「四角い箱」 (a square/rectangular box). 「真四角」 specifically means a perfect square.
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N5
しかし
しかし
However. A word used in formal (written) sentences, when saying something different from the preceding sentence.
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N5
四月
しがつ
The 4th month of the year. It is read 「しがつ」, not 「よんがつ」.
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N5
時間
じかん
time. A length of time that can be measured with a clock.
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N3
時期
じき
A period during which something takes place. Example: 「田植えの時期」 (the season for rice planting), 「時期が早い」 (it's too early). The homophone 「時機」 refers to a good opportunity/timing, is a more formal word, and is used differently.
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N3
資金
しきん
Money needed to carry out a business or activity.
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N2, N3
刺激
しげき
stimulus. Something that strongly acts on the senses or mind. Example: 「強い光の刺激」 (the stimulus of strong light), 「刺激的な映画」 (a stimulating movie). Also used to mean something that motivates someone, as in 「刺激を受ける」 (to be stimulated/inspired).
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N3
事件
じけん
incident. An unusual event such as an accident or crime. Example: 「殺人事件」 (a murder case), 「事件が起こる」 (an incident occurs).
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N3
時刻
じこく
A single point within the flow of time. Example: 「出発時刻」 (departure time), 「時刻表」 (a timetable). While 「時間」 can also refer to a length of time, 「時刻」 refers only to a single point in time.
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N3, N5
仕事
しごと
job. Something done in order to earn money; a duty to be carried out.
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N3
事実
じじつ
fact. Something that actually happened. Example: 「事実を確かめる」 (to confirm the facts), 「事実と違う」 (different from the facts). 「事実上」 (in effect/practically) is also commonly used.
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N5
辞書
じしょ
dictionary. A book for looking up the meaning or reading of words.
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N3
事情
じじょう
circumstances. The detailed reasons or state behind why something is the way it is. Example: 「家庭の事情」 (family circumstances), 「事情があって遅れた」 (was late due to circumstances).
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N3
詩人
しじん
poet. A person whose job is writing poetry.
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N3
自身
じしん
The person themselves. Attached after a word referring to a person, as in 「私自身」 (myself), 「自分自身」 (oneself), to add emphasis. Distinguished from the homophones 「自信」 (self-confidence) and 「地震」 (earthquake).
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N3, N5
静か
しずか
A state of being quiet, with no sound, calm. Example: 「静かなへや」 (a quiet room). The antonym is 「うるさい」 (noisy).
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N2, N3
沈む
しずむ
sink. To go down into water or to a lower place. Example: 「船が沈む」 (a ship sinks), 「日が沈む」 (the sun sets). Also used to mean feeling down/depressed, as in 「気分が沈む」 (to feel down). The antonyms are 「浮かぶ」 (to float) and 「昇る」 (to rise).
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N3
施設
しせつ
The combined structures and equipment built for a specific purpose. Used in forms like 「福祉施設」「公共施設」.
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N4, N5
下
した
A state of being in a lower place. Example: 「テーブルの下」 (under the table). The antonym is 「上」 (above).
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N2, N3
従う
したがう
obey. To act according to what someone says or a rule. Example: 「指示に従う」 (to follow instructions), 「規則に従う」 (to obey the rules). Also used to mean going along something, as in 「川に従って歩く」 (to walk along a river).
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N3
支度
したく
Preparation for doing something. Example: 「しょくじの支度」 (preparing a meal).
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N5
七
しち
seven. The number 7. It is also read 「なな」, and in spoken language 「なな」 is used more often. The reading changes depending on the word, as in 「七つ（ななつ）」「七日（なのか）」.
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N5
七月
しちがつ
The 7th month of the year. It is read 「しちがつ」, not 「なながつ」.
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N5
質問
しつもん
question. To ask someone about something one doesn't understand.
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N5
自転車
じてんしゃ
bicycle. A two-wheeled vehicle that moves by pedaling with the feet.
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N5
自動車
じどうしゃ
Automobile; car. A vehicle that runs on an engine and carries people or goods. Almost the same meaning as 「車」, but a more formal way of saying it.
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N5
死ぬ
しぬ
die. For life to end.
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N3
支払う
しはらう
pay. To hand over money as payment for goods or services. Example: 「料金を支払う」 (to pay a fee). A more formal way of saying 「払う」, used in business and documents. The noun form is 「支払い」.
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N5
自分
じぶん
A word referring to the speaker themselves. Also used to mean "by oneself," as in 「自分で作る」 (to make it oneself).
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N3
死亡
しぼう
For a person to die. Example: 「事故で死亡する」 (to die in an accident), 「死亡者」 (a deceased person). A formal way of saying 「死ぬ」, used in news and documents.
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N3
姉妹
しまい
sisters. Older and younger sisters. Example: 「三人姉妹」 (three sisters). Also used to mean two things bound by a deep relationship, as in 「姉妹都市」 (sister city), 「姉妹校」 (sister school). For brothers, 「兄弟」 is used.
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N5
閉まる
しまる
For a door, shop, etc., to become closed. Example: 「店が閉まる」 (a shop closes). When closing it oneself, 「閉める」 is used. The antonym is 「開く」 (to open).
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N3
示す
しめす
indicate. To show or point at something so the other person understands. Example: 「地図で道を示す」 (to show the way on a map), 「例を示す」 (to give an example), 「関心を示す」 (to show interest).
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N3
占める
しめる
occupy. To hold a certain place or proportion for oneself. Example: 「過半数を占める」 (to hold a majority), 「大きな部分を占める」 (to occupy a large portion).
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N5
閉める
しめる
To close a door or window, etc. Example: 「まどを閉める」 (to close a window). When it closes on its own, 「閉まる」 is used. The antonym is 「開ける」 (to open).
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N5
締める
しめる
To tightly tie or fasten a string, belt, etc. Example: 「ネクタイを締める」 (to tie a necktie). Same reading as 「閉める」, but a different word.
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N3
霜
しも
frost. Fine ice that forms on the ground or the surface of things during a cold night. Example: 「霜が降りる」 (frost forms).
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N5
じゃ
じゃ
Well then (casual). A word said when starting to talk or when parting. A casual way of saying 「では」.
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N3, N4
社会
しゃかい
society. The world in which people gather and live together.
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N5
写真
しゃしん
photo. A picture taken with a camera.
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N3
借金
しゃっきん
debt. To borrow money. Money that has been borrowed. Example: 「借金を返す」 (to pay back a debt), 「借金がある」 (to have debt).
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N3
邪魔
じゃま
A presence or act that hinders things from proceeding smoothly. Used in forms like 「邪魔をする」「邪魔にならない」. When visiting someone's home, the form 「お邪魔する」 is used, as in 「お邪魔します」「明日お邪魔してもいいですか」. This is a greeting that humbly expresses a visit, phrased as receiving the other person's time and space; it does not actually mean causing trouble.
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N5
十
じゅう
ten. The number 10. It is read 「とお」 when counting things, as in 「十（とお）」, and in dates, as in 「十日（とおか）」. 「二十日」 is read 「はつか」.
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N5
週
しゅう
week. A group of seven days from Sunday to Saturday. It is often used joined to other words, as in 「今週」, 「来週」 or 「先週」. It is also used when stating how many times something is repeated, as in 「週に三回」.
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