あ JLPT N3 Vocabulary

Browse 56 JLPT N3 Vocabulary entries for Japanese under あ.

Kana あ

  1. 相手 あいて Partner; companion; opponent; the other party. The person one is dealing with, talking to, or competing against.
  2. 与える あたえる To give; to bestow; to grant. Used when giving something to someone, often from a position of authority or superiority.
  3. 表す あらわす To represent; to express; to signify. Used for symbols, words, or actions that convey meaning.
  4. 合図 あいず Sign; signal. A prearranged gesture, sound, or action used to communicate a message.
  5. 愛する あいする To love. A deep, sincere expression of love for people, places, or things.
  6. 握手 あくしゅ Handshake. The act of shaking hands as a greeting or agreement.
  7. 預かる あずかる To keep something for someone; to take custody of. To look after something entrusted to you.
  8. 預ける あずける To give into custody; to deposit; to entrust. To leave something in someone else's care.
  9. 温まる あたたまる To warm up; to get warm. Used for both physical warming and figurative warmth of the heart.
  10. 当たる あたる To be hit; to strike; to be successful. A versatile verb covering contact, accuracy, and luck.
  11. あちこち あちこち Here and there; all over the place. Indicates multiple scattered locations or directions.
  12. 扱う あつかう To treat; to handle; to deal with. Used for managing things, people, or situations.
  13. 当てる あてる To hit (a target); to apply to; to guess correctly. The transitive counterpart of 当たる.
  14. 争う あらそう To dispute; to argue; to fight; to compete. To engage in conflict or rivalry with someone.
  15. 著す あらわす To write (a book); to publish; to author. A literary verb for creating written works.
  16. 現れる あらわれる To appear; to become visible; to emerge. Used when something or someone comes into view.
  17. 合わせる あわせる To combine; to match; to adjust. To bring things together or into alignment.
  18. 慌てる あわてる To become confused; to panic; to be flustered. To lose composure due to surprise or urgency.
  19. アップ アップ Up; increase; upload; close-up. A loanword used in many compound expressions meaning upward movement or improvement.
  20. 宛てる あてる To address (a letter); to direct toward a specific person or destination.
  21. 明らか あきらか Clear; obvious; evident. Used to describe something plainly apparent or beyond doubt.
  22. 曖昧 あいまい Vague; ambiguous; unclear. Describes something lacking precision or definiteness.
  23. あたかも あたかも As if; as it were; as though. A literary adverb for vivid comparisons.
  24. 相変わらず あいかわらず As ever; as usual; same as always. Notes that a situation remains unchanged.
  25. 生憎 あいにく Unfortunately; unluckily. Used when circumstances are unfavourable or disappointing.
  26. 辺り あたり Vicinity; nearby area; neighbourhood. Refers to the general surroundings of a place.
  27. 当たり前 あたりまえ Natural; obvious; taken for granted. Describes something considered normal or self-evident.
  28. 新た あらた New; fresh; novel. Describes something recently begun or renewed.
  29. 案外 あんがい Unexpectedly; contrary to expectations. Expresses surprise at an outcome differing from what was anticipated.
  30. あんなに あんなに To that extent; so much; that much. Emphasises the degree of something observed or remembered.
  31. 明後日 あさって Day after tomorrow. A common time expression used in everyday planning and scheduling.
  32. 愛 あい Love; affection; a deep feeling of care and attachment.
  33. 愛情 あいじょう Love; affection; tender feelings of caring for someone.
  34. アイスクリーム アイスクリーム Ice cream; a frozen dessert made from cream, sugar, and flavourings.
  35. アウト アウト Out; disqualified; eliminated. Used in sports, games, and colloquially to mean something is unacceptable.
  36. 空き あき Vacancy; opening; empty space. Refers to an unoccupied slot, room, or gap.
  37. 悪魔 あくま Devil; demon; evil spirit. A supernatural being associated with wickedness and temptation.
  38. 汗 あせ Sweat; perspiration. The moisture produced by the body during physical exertion or heat.
  39. 集まり あつまり Gathering; meeting; assembly. A group of people who come together for a purpose.
  40. 穴 あな Hole; opening; gap. A hollow space or opening in a surface.
  41. 油 あぶら Oil; cooking oil; petroleum. Liquid fat used for cooking, lubrication, or fuel.
  42. 脂 あぶら Fat; grease; animal fat. The solid or semi-solid fat found in meat and on the body.
  43. 誤り あやまり Error; mistake; inaccuracy. A wrong action or incorrect result.
  44. 嵐 あらし Storm; tempest. A violent weather event with strong wind and rain.
  45. あらゆる あらゆる All; every; all kinds of. Emphasises the totality or completeness of something.
  46. 現れ あらわれ Expression; indication; manifestation. A sign or outward display of something internal.
  47. あるいは あるいは Or; alternatively; perhaps. A conjunction presenting another possibility.
  48. アルバム アルバム Album; a book or collection for storing photos, stamps, or music recordings.
  49. 泡 あわ Bubble; foam; froth. A thin sphere of liquid filled with air.
  50. 哀れ あわれ Pity; pathos; wretchedness. A feeling of compassion or sorrow for something pitiable.
  51. 案 あん Plan; proposal; idea; scheme. A thought-out suggestion for a course of action.
  52. 余り あまり Remainder; surplus; not very; not much. Expresses excess or, with negation, insufficiency.
  53. 悪 あく Evil; vice; wickedness. The concept of moral wrongness or malice.
  54. 当たり あたり Hit; success; winning; being right. A correct guess or fortunate outcome.
  55. アンケート アンケート Questionnaire; survey. A set of questions used to gather opinions or data.
  56. 明かり あかり Lamplight; light in general. Refers to any source of illumination, from candles to electric lights.