け JLPT N1 Vocabulary

Browse 51 JLPT N1 Vocabulary entries for Japanese under け.

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系統樹けいとうじゅ Phylogenetic tree; evolutionary tree. A branching diagram representing the inferred evolutionary relationships among species or other bio...
系統的けいとうてき Systematic; methodical; organised according to a clear plan or system. Done in a thorough, well-organised manner.
検証けんしょう Verification; validation; testing; inspection. The process of confirming that something is true, accurate, or meets specified requirements.
軽薄けいはく Frivolous; flippant; shallow; superficial. Describes a person or attitude that lacks seriousness, depth, or sincerity.
軽妙けいみょう Light and witty; nimble; deft; elegantly clever. Describes expression, performance, or style that is both light-hearted and skillfully ex...
稀有けう Rare; uncommon; extraordinary; unique. Describes something or someone that exists only very rarely and is therefore especially valuable o...
気高いけだかい Noble; lofty; sublime; dignified. Describes a person, spirit, or bearing that radiates innate dignity and moral elevation.
気だるいけだるい Languid; listless; sluggish; weary. Describes a feeling of heaviness and low energy, often from fatigue, illness, or oppressive weather.
健気けなげ Admirable; brave; gallant; plucky. Describes someone — especially a child, woman, or person in a difficult situation — who faces hardship...
険しいけわしい Steep; rugged; harsh; stern; grim. Describes terrain that is physically precipitous, or an expression or situation that is severe and for...
顕著けんちょ Remarkable; conspicuous; notable; striking. Describes a difference, trend, or result that is clearly and undeniably apparent.
景気循環けいきじゅんかん Business cycle; economic cycle. The recurring pattern of expansion and contraction in economic activity over time, comprising phases of r...
景況けいきょう Business conditions; economic climate. The prevailing state of economic activity, particularly as experienced by businesses in a specific...
経常けいじょう Ordinary; recurring; routine. Used as a modifier to describe items or activities that occur regularly in the normal course of business, a...
系列けいれつ Keiretsu; affiliated group; series; a network of businesses with interlocking relationships and shareholdings, typically organised around...
決裁けっさい Approval; authorisation; sanction. The act of a person with authority formally approving a proposal, expenditure, or decision after revie...
形骸けいがい Mere shell; skeleton; hollow form. Something that retains its outward appearance but has lost its original substance or function.
形骸化けいがいか Becoming a mere formality; hollowing out. The process by which something loses its substance while keeping its outward form.
鶏口牛後けいこうぎゅうご Better to be the head of a small group than the tail of a large one. Equivalent to 'better to be a big fish in a small pond'.
係争けいそう Dispute; litigation; conflict; contention. A contested matter under legal or formal debate.
傑作けっさく Masterpiece; masterwork. Also used ironically to mean a blunder or howler.
決裂けつれつ Breakdown; rupture; collapse. The complete failure of negotiations, talks, or an agreement.
堅固けんご Solid; firm; strong; steadfast. Physically or spiritually unshakeable and resistant to force or change.
顕在けんざい Manifest; apparent; visible; overt. The state of being clearly evident or present, as opposed to hidden or potential.
見識けんしき Insight; discernment; opinion; view. A well-informed, perceptive judgement or perspective on a matter.
兼備けんび Combining; possessing both. Having two or more qualities or attributes simultaneously.
堅牢けんろう Solid; sturdy; robust; strong; firm. Built or structured to withstand significant force or endure over time.
決済けっさい Settlement of a financial transaction; payment; clearing. The process by which a transaction is completed and funds are transferred betwe...
権益けんえき Rights and interests, especially those backed by legal, political, or economic power. Often implies established or vested interests that ...
兼業けんぎょう Side business; secondary occupation; holding multiple jobs simultaneously; moonlighting.
血栓けっせん Blood clot; thrombus; an abnormal clot that forms inside a blood vessel and can obstruct blood flow.
検診けんしん Medical examination; health screening; a check-up conducted to detect or prevent illness.
敬語けいご Honorific language; polite language. The system of speech levels in Japanese that expresses social relationships through grammar and voca...
系譜けいふ Genealogy; lineage; pedigree; tradition. A line of descent or a tradition passed down through generations.
結句けっく After all; in the end; ultimately. Also: the final verse of a poem, particularly the closing lines of a waka.
謙譲語けんじょうご Humble language; self-deprecating speech. The register of Japanese honorifics where the speaker lowers their own actions to show deferenc...
経済制裁けいざいせいさい Economic sanctions. Coercive measures applied by one or more countries to restrict trade, finance, or investment with a target nation.
結社けっしゃ Association; society; organisation. The act of forming a group or the group itself, especially one with a shared ideology or purpose.
決議案けつぎあん Resolution; motion for debate. A formal proposal submitted to a legislative or deliberative body for discussion and voting.
検閲けんえつ Censorship; inspection; review. The suppression or control of information, media, or communication by an authority.
建議けんぎ Recommendation; proposal; suggestion. A formal written submission of advice or proposals to a higher authority.
憲章けんしょう Charter; constitution; covenant. A foundational document that establishes the principles, rights, and governance of an organisation or na...
慶弔けいちょう Celebrations and condolences; happy and sad occasions. A paired term covering the full range of major life events.
啓発けいはつ Enlightenment; edification; awareness-raising. The act of broadening someone's understanding or inspiring new insight.
啓蒙けいもう Enlightenment; education; raising awareness. The intellectual or moral education of people, especially those deemed uninformed.
敬愛けいあい Respect and affection; love and admiration. A feeling that combines deep respect with warm personal attachment.
嫌悪けんお Disgust; hatred; loathing; aversion. A strong feeling of repulsion towards something considered morally or aesthetically offensive.
倦怠けんたい Weariness; boredom; fatigue; languor. A deep exhaustion of spirit arising from monotony, lack of stimulation, or prolonged strain.
削るけずる To shave; to scrape; to pare down; to cut; to reduce. Refers to removing material or cutting something down in quantity or size.
蹴散らすけちらす To kick and scatter; to rout decisively; to crush all opposition; to scatter enemies in all directions.
牽制するけんせいする To check; to restrain; to hold back; to deter; to keep in check. Exerting pressure to prevent another party from acting freely.