た JLPT N1 Vocabulary

Kana た

1. 大概 たいがい In general; mostly; roughly; probably. Used to indicate approximation or a general tendency.
2. 大局 たいきょく Overall situation; big picture; general outlook. The broad, overarching view of a situation.
3. 大義 たいぎ Great cause; just cause; moral principle. A lofty ideal or overarching justification for action.
4. 対処 たいしょ Dealing with; coping; handling; response. Taking appropriate action in response to a situation.
5. 退廃 たいはい Decadence; degeneration; corruption. A moral or cultural decline into disorder or indulgence.
6. 体質 たいしつ Constitution; temperament; predisposition. The inherent physical or physiological characteristics that define a person's health tendencies.
7. 卓越 たくえつ Excellence; pre-eminence; superiority. Describes standing far above others in skill, quality, or ability.
8. 託する たくする To entrust something to someone; to consign; to use something as a pretext or cover for one's true intentions.
9. 佇まい たたずまい Appearance; bearing; atmosphere; the overall impression or ambiance given off by a person, building, or place.
10. 達成 たっせい Achievement; attainment; accomplishment. The successful realisation of a goal or target.
11. 多忙 たぼう Very busy; occupied; hectic. Describes a state of having far too much to do.
12. 多様 たよう Diverse; varied; multifarious. Refers to having many different forms, types, or perspectives.
13. 端緒 たんしょ Beginning; clue; start; origin. The first thread or opening that allows something to get underway.
14. 端末 たんまつ Terminal; device; endpoint. In modern usage, primarily refers to a computing or communication device such as a smartphone, tablet, or wor...
15. 胆力 たんりょく Courage; nerve; guts; the inner fortitude to remain composed and act decisively under pressure.
16. たかる たかる To swarm; to mob; to extort money; to sponge off someone; to cadge.
17. 焚き付ける たきつける To incite; to stir up; to instigate; to kindle a fire or strong emotion in someone.
18. 手繰り寄せる たぐりよせる To pull in hand over hand; to draw toward oneself; to reel in.
19. 嗜む たしなむ To have a taste for; to enjoy as a pastime; to be versed in an art or accomplishment; to be temperate and restrained.
20. 窘める たしなめる To admonish gently; to rebuke; to reprove someone for a fault or improper behaviour.
21. 携える たずさえる To carry with one; to take along; to bring; to go together with someone.
22. 叩き上げる たたきあげる To work one's way up from the bottom; to build up from nothing through hard effort.
23. 佇まう たたずまう To stand quietly in one place; to linger; to loiter; to remain still.
24. 畳み掛ける たたみかける To press hard in rapid succession; to follow up relentlessly; to pile on without letting up.
25. 正す ただす To correct; to set right; to reform; to straighten; to inquire formally.
26. 立ち入る たちいる To enter; to trespass; to step into; to go into detail; to pry into private matters.
27. 立ち遅れる たちおくれる To fall behind; to lag; to be slow to start; to be late in getting going.
28. 立ち返る たちかえる To return to; to go back to the beginning; to revert to a fundamental principle or starting point.
29. 断ち切る たちきる To cut off; to sever completely; to break off ties or a habit; to put an end to.
30. 立ち直る たちなおる To recover; to bounce back; to get back on one's feet after a setback or difficulty.
31. 立ちはだかる たちはだかる To stand in the way; to block the path; to obstruct; to confront as an obstacle.
32. 立ち塞がる たちふさがる To stand in the way; to block; to obstruct a path or passage.
33. 立て籠もる たてこもる To barricade oneself in; to hole up; to shut oneself in and refuse to come out.
34. 立て直す たてなおす To rebuild; to reconstruct; to restore to a proper state; to reorganise.
35. 辿る たどる To trace; to follow a path; to pursue; to go along; to arrive at after a long journey.
36. 頼み込む たのみこむ To plead with; to beg earnestly; to implore; to press someone with an urgent request.
37. 恃む たのむ To rely on; to count on; to place confidence in; to trust in as a source of strength.
38. 躊躇う ためらう To hesitate; to waver; to falter; to be unable to act decisively.
39. 多弁 たべん Talkativeness; loquacity; the quality of speaking much or too much. Can describe both neutral verbosity and excessive, unnecessary chatter.
40. 多弁になる たべんになる To become talkative; to start talking a lot. Describes a shift in behaviour where someone who was previously quiet or reserved begins spe...
41. 玉虫色 たまむしいろ Iridescent colour; by extension, deliberately vague or ambiguous; crafted to mean different things to different people. Often used to des...
42. 堆積 たいせき Accumulation; sedimentation; deposition. The gradual build-up of materials such as sediment, rock fragments, or organic matter over time.
43. 大木 たいぼく Large tree; great tree. An exceptionally tall or massive tree, often ancient and venerated.
44. 竜巻 たつまき Tornado; waterspout; whirlwind. A violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
45. 代謝 たいしゃ Metabolism; the set of biochemical reactions that sustain life in an organism. Also used figuratively to mean renewal or turnover within ...
46. 帯電 たいでん Electrification; the acquisition of an electric charge by an object, typically through friction or induction. Refers to both static charg...
47. 炭水化物 たんすいかぶつ Carbohydrate; a class of organic compounds including sugars, starches, and fibre that serve as a primary energy source in living organisms.
48. 足る たる To be sufficient; to be worth; to deserve. Asserts that something meets a required standard or merits consideration.
49. 太古 たいこ Ancient times; the remote past; time immemorial. Refers to an era so distant it lies beyond the reach of recorded history.
50. 黄昏 たそがれ Twilight; dusk; the time when day transitions to night. Also used metaphorically to mean the declining phase of something — a career, a l...
51. 大層 たいそう Exaggerated; grandiose; over-the-top; very great. Used sincerely to mean 'enormous/tremendous,' or ironically to suggest something is blo...
52. 怠惰 たいだ Laziness; idleness; sloth; indolence. Describes a habitual disposition toward inactivity and avoidance of effort or responsibility.
53. 卓抜 たくばつ Outstanding; pre-eminent; markedly superior. Describes a quality, skill, or person that stands out clearly and measurably above the rest.
54. 尊い たっとい Precious; sacred; noble; of inestimable value. Describes something or someone of the highest worth, dignity, or sanctity that transcends ...
55. 頼もしい たのもしい Reliable; dependable; reassuring; promising. Describes a person or situation that inspires confident trust in their ability or future per...
56. たわいない たわいない Trivial; silly; inconsequential; easily managed. Describes something of little importance or substance, or an opponent who is easily defe...
57. 端的 たんてき Frank; direct; concise; to the point. Describes communication or expression that is brief, clear, and unambiguous.
58. 体質改善 たいしつかいぜん Structural reform; fundamental improvement. Deep-rooted changes to an organisation's underlying structure, culture, or financial health.
59. 滞納 たいのう Non-payment; delinquency; arrears. The state of having failed to pay a required sum by its due date.
60. 多角化 たかくか Diversification; branching out. The expansion of a business or portfolio into multiple different sectors, products, or activities.
61. 棚上げ たなあげ Shelving; putting aside; tabling; deferring. The deliberate postponement of a decision, problem, or agenda item to a later date.
62. 棚卸し たなおろし Stocktaking; inventory check. A systematic count and valuation of all goods or assets held.
63. 達観 たっかん Philosophical outlook; broad-mindedness; transcendent detachment. The ability to view situations with deep, calm insight, unperturbed by ...
64. 体言 たいげん Substantive; noun-class word in Japanese grammar. Refers collectively to nouns, pronouns, and numerals that can function as the subject o...
65. 拓本 たくほん Rubbing; ink impression made from an engraved stone, bronze vessel, or carved surface. A technique for reproducing inscriptions and relie...
66. 多作 たさく Prolific; producing many works. Describes a creator who generates a large output of literary, artistic, or musical works.
67. たわごと たわごと Nonsense; silly talk; idle chatter; drivel. Words that are foolish, meaningless, or not worth taking seriously.
68. 戯れ たわむれ Play; frolic; jest; flirtation. A light-hearted or playful engagement with something — whether a person, idea, or creative medium.
69. 耽美 たんび Aestheticism; devotion to beauty above all else; a decadent sensibility that prizes beauty over morality or utility.
70. 短編 たんぺん Short story; short literary piece; short film. A compact work of fiction or other narrative art.
71. 体制派 たいせいは Establishment faction; pro-government group. Those who support or belong to the existing political establishment or power structure.
72. 建前 たてまえ Official stance; public position; stated principle; facade. The position one presents in public, which may differ from one's true feelings.
73. 多文化 たぶんか Multicultural; multiethnic. Pertaining to or encompassing multiple cultures or ethnicities.
74. 多様性 たようせい Diversity; variety; multiplicity. The quality of being varied and encompassing many different types or perspectives.