し JLPT N3 Vocabulary

Browse 137 JLPT N3 Vocabulary entries for Japanese under し.

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  1. 商品 しょうひん Commodity; article of commerce; goods; merchandise. Items available for sale.
  2. 消費 しょうひ Consumption; expenditure; spending. The act of using up resources, goods, or money.
  3. 資金 しきん Funds; capital. Money set aside or available for a specific purpose, especially business investment.
  4. 資本 しほん Capital; funds. Financial assets or resources used to generate wealth, especially in economics and business.
  5. 支払い しはらい Payment. The act of paying money owed for goods, services, or debts.
  6. 商人 しょうにん Merchant; trader; shopkeeper. A person who buys and sells goods for a living.
  7. 賞品 しょうひん Prize; trophy; award item. An item given as a reward for winning a contest or competition.
  8. 首相 しゅしょう Prime minister; premier; chancellor. The head of government in a parliamentary system.
  9. 市長 しちょう Mayor; the elected head of a city government.
  10. 証拠 しょうこ Evidence; proof. Material or testimony used to establish facts in a legal or general context.
  11. 芝生 しばふ Lawn; grass; turf. An area of short, cultivated grass.
  12. 証明 しょうめい Proof; verification; demonstration; certification. The act of establishing the truth of something.
  13. システム システム System; an organized set of principles or procedures according to which something is done.
  14. 処理 しょり Processing; handling; treatment; disposal. The act of dealing with or managing something systematically.
  15. 照明 しょうめい Illumination; lighting. The arrangement or provision of light in a space.
  16. 出版 しゅっぱん Publication; publishing. The process of producing and distributing printed or digital works.
  17. 次第 しだい Depending on; as soon as; order; circumstances. A versatile word expressing conditionality or sequence.
  18. 品 しな Item; article; goods. An object or product, especially in commercial or formal contexts.
  19. 消防 しょうぼう Fire fighting; fire prevention; fire department. The system and services for preventing and extinguishing fires.
  20. 少子化 しょうしか Declining birth rate; decline in the number of children. A demographic trend of fewer children being born.
  21. 省エネ しょうエネ Energy conservation; economical use of energy. Reducing energy consumption for environmental or economic reasons.
  22. 支援 しえん Support; backing; aid; assistance. Providing help or resources to someone in need.
  23. 修士 しゅうし Master's degree; master's level. The postgraduate degree between bachelor's and doctoral.
  24. 締め切り しめきり Deadline; closing date; cut-off. The final date or time by which something must be completed.
  25. 書斎 しょさい Study; den; home office. A private room in a house used for reading, writing, or intellectual work.
  26. 資源 しげん Resources. Materials or substances that have value and can be used for economic benefit.
  27. 首都 しゅと Capital city; metropolis. The city where the national government is located.
  28. 診察 しんさつ Medical examination; checkup; consultation. The act of a doctor examining a patient.
  29. 処方 しょほう Prescription (of medicine); formula. The act of a doctor prescribing medication.
  30. 診断 しんだん Diagnosis; medical examination. The identification of a disease or condition based on symptoms.
  31. 心理 しんり Psychology; state of mind; mentality. The inner workings of a person's thoughts and emotions.
  32. 申請 しんせい Application; request; petition. A formal submission asking for approval or permission.
  33. 信じる しんじる To believe; to trust; to have faith in. Used for believing in people, ideas, or statements.
  34. 主張する しゅちょうする To assert; to claim; to insist; to argue. Used when firmly stating one's position or opinion.
  35. 指示する しじする To instruct; to direct; to indicate. Used when giving specific directions or guidance on what to do.
  36. 指導する しどうする To guide; to coach; to lead; to instruct. Used when providing sustained guidance or mentorship in learning or training.
  37. 賞賛する しょうさんする To praise; to commend; to admire. Used when expressing high approval or admiration for someone's achievements or qualities.
  38. 示す しめす To show; to indicate; to demonstrate. Used for presenting evidence, data, or directions.
  39. 生じる しょうじる To produce; to arise; to occur. A somewhat formal verb describing the emergence of a situation, problem, or result.
  40. 消滅する しょうめつする To disappear completely; to become extinct; to perish. Describes the total cessation of something that once existed.
  41. 進歩する しんぽする To progress; to advance; to make strides. Describes improvement or forward movement in skills, technology, or knowledge.
  42. 処理する しょりする To process; to handle; to dispose of. Describes the systematic handling or management of tasks, data, or waste.
  43. 支給 しきゅう Payment; provision; supply. Refers to officially providing money, goods, or materials, typically by an organisation or institution.
  44. 刺激 しげき Stimulus; stimulation; incentive. A versatile word for anything that provokes a reaction, whether physical, emotional, or intellectual.
  45. 支出 ししゅつ Expenditure; expenses. Money paid out or spent.
  46. 沈む しずむ To sink; to go down. Also means to feel depressed or gloomy.
  47. 従う したがう To obey; to follow; to abide by rules or instructions.
  48. 失望 しつぼう Disappointment; despair. A feeling of lost hope or expectation.
  49. 指導 しどう Guidance; leadership; coaching. Directing or teaching someone.
  50. 支配 しはい Rule; control; domination. Exercising authority or power over something.
  51. 支払う しはらう To pay. To hand over money for goods, services, or debts.
  52. 死亡 しぼう Death. A formal term for the event of dying.
  53. 喋る しゃべる To talk; to chat; to chatter. Casual word for speaking or conversing.
  54. 収穫 しゅうかく Harvest; crop. The gathering of ripe produce from fields.
  55. 修正 しゅうせい Amendment; correction; revision. Fixing errors or making improvements.
  56. 集中 しゅうちゅう Concentration; focusing. Directing attention or effort to one point.
  57. 宿泊 しゅくはく Lodging; accommodation. Staying overnight at a hotel, inn, or similar establishment.
  58. 主張 しゅちょう Claim; assertion; insistence. Stating one's opinion or position firmly.
  59. 出場 しゅつじょう Participation; entry. Competing or appearing in a contest, game, or event.
  60. 使用 しよう Use; application; employment. The act of using something for a purpose.
  61. 障害 しょうがい Obstacle; impediment; disability. Something that hinders progress or function.
  62. 衝突 しょうとつ Collision; conflict. A physical crash or a clash of opinions and interests.
  63. 承認 しょうにん Approval; recognition. Officially accepting or acknowledging something.
  64. 商売 しょうばい Trade; business; commerce. The activity of buying and selling goods or services.
  65. 省略 しょうりゃく Omission; abbreviation; abridgment. Leaving out or shortening something.
  66. 署名 しょめい Signature. The act of signing one's name on a document.
  67. 進学 しんがく Going on to higher education. Advancing to the next level of schooling.
  68. 信仰 しんこう Religious faith; belief. Deep trust in a religion or spiritual practice.
  69. 審判 しんぱん Umpire; referee; judgment. A person who officiates a game, or the act of judging.
  70. 進歩 しんぽ Progress; improvement; development. Moving forward toward a better state.
  71. 信用 しんよう Trust; confidence; credit. Believing in someone's reliability or honesty.
  72. 信頼 しんらい Trust; reliance; confidence. Depending on someone with assurance.
  73. 志望 しぼう Wish; desire; ambition. A strong aspiration toward a particular goal or career.
  74. 私用 しよう Personal use; private business. Matters related to one's own affairs rather than work or public duties.
  75. 進行 しんこう Advance; progress; proceeding forward. The act of moving forward or developing over time.
  76. 振興 しんこう Promotion; encouragement; development. Actively fostering the growth or improvement of something.
  77. 深刻 しんこく Serious; severe; grave. Describes a situation or problem of significant weight or urgency.
  78. 主観的 しゅかんてき Subjective. Describes a viewpoint or judgment influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
  79. しばしば しばしば Often; frequently; again and again; repeatedly. Indicates recurring actions.
  80. 四角 しかく Square; rectangle; four-cornered shape. A basic geometric term.
  81. しきりに しきりに Frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; incessantly. Describes persistent repeated action.
  82. 親しい したしい Intimate; close; friendly. Describes a deep, personal bond between people.
  83. 主要 しゅよう Chief; main; principal. Indicates the most important element among several.
  84. 正午 しょうご Noon; midday. The exact point of 12:00 PM.
  85. 少々 しょうしょう A little; a small amount; a moment. The formal equivalent of 少し.
  86. 真剣 しんけん Serious; earnest; genuine. Describes wholehearted commitment or intensity.
  87. 新鮮 しんせん Fresh; new and vivid. Describes food, air, or experiences that feel unspoiled and invigorating.
  88. 慎重 しんちょう Careful; cautious; prudent. Describes a deliberate and risk-averse approach.
  89. 申告 しんこく Report; declaration; filing. A formal report or statement submitted to authorities.
  90. 仕組み しくみ Structure; mechanism; system; how something works.
  91. しかも しかも Moreover; furthermore; what is more. Used to add surprising or emphatic information to a previous statement.
  92. 至急 しきゅう Urgent; pressing; immediately. Indicates something needs attention right away.
  93. 詩人 しじん Poet. A person who writes poetry.
  94. 思想 しそう Thought; ideology; philosophical ideas. A system of beliefs or way of thinking.
  95. したがって したがって Therefore; consequently; accordingly. Used to state a logical conclusion based on preceding information.
  96. 質 しつ Quality; nature; character. The inherent properties or standard of something.
  97. 失業 しつぎょう Unemployment; job loss. The state of being without work.
  98. 湿気 しっけ Moisture; humidity; dampness. The amount of water vapour in the air or on surfaces.
  99. 支店 してん Branch store; branch office. A secondary location of a business or organisation.
  100. 芝居 しばい Play; drama; theatre performance. Also used figuratively to mean an act or pretence.
  101. 姉妹 しまい Sisters. Refers to female siblings collectively.
  102. しまった しまった Damn it!; Oh no! An exclamation of regret or frustration when something goes wrong.
  103. 霜 しも Frost. The thin layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces in cold weather.
  104. 周囲 しゅうい Surroundings; circumference; environs. The area or people around something or someone.
  105. 集団 しゅうだん Group; mass; collective body. A number of people gathered together.
  106. 主義 しゅぎ Doctrine; principle; -ism. A system of beliefs or ideological stance.
  107. 出身 しゅっしん Origin; birthplace; come from. Indicates where someone is from or what school they attended.
  108. 主婦 しゅふ Housewife; homemaker. A woman who manages the household.
  109. 瞬間 しゅんかん Moment; instant; split second. A very brief period of time.
  110. 小 しょう Small; little; minor. A prefix or standalone word indicating small size or scale.
  111. 章 しょう Chapter; section. A division of a book or document. Also means a medal or badge.
  112. 賞 しょう Prize; award; reward. Recognition given for achievement or excellence.
  113. 少女 しょうじょ Young girl; maiden. A girl roughly between childhood and young adulthood.
  114. 少年 しょうねん Boy; youth; juvenile. A young male, typically between childhood and adolescence.
  115. 職 しょく Employment; occupation; job. One's professional position or line of work.
  116. 食卓 しょくたく Dining table; dinner table. The table where meals are served and eaten.
  117. 食品 しょくひん Foodstuff; food product. Refers to processed or packaged food items.
  118. 食物 しょくもつ Food; foodstuff. A general term for things that are eaten.
  119. 食欲 しょくよく Appetite; desire for food. The feeling of wanting to eat.
  120. 食料 しょくりょう Food; food supplies. Materials used as food.
  121. 食糧 しょくりょう Provisions; rations; food supplies. Food stored or distributed for sustenance.
  122. 書物 しょもつ Books; written works. A somewhat formal term for books or literature.
  123. 書類 しょるい Documents; official papers. Written materials used for formal or business purposes.
  124. 知らせ しらせ Notice; notification; news. Information communicated to someone.
  125. 尻 しり Buttocks; bottom; rear end. The back part of the body one sits on.
  126. 知り合い しりあい Acquaintance. Someone you know but who is not a close friend.
  127. 城 しろ Castle. A fortified structure built for defence and residence, especially by feudal lords.
  128. 神経 しんけい Nerve; sensitivity; nervousness. Both the physical nerve and emotional sensitivity.
  129. 親戚 しんせき Relative; relation. Members of one's extended family.
  130. 身長 しんちょう Height; stature. A person's body height measured standing upright.
  131. 資格 しかく Qualifications; requirements; credentials needed for a position or role.
  132. 視覚 しかく Sense of sight; vision. The faculty of seeing.
  133. 視点 してん Point of view; viewpoint; perspective from which something is observed.
  134. 脂肪 しぼう Fat; grease; body fat. The oily substance stored in animal tissue.
  135. 新興 しんこう Rising; newly emerged; developing. Describes something recently established and growing.
  136. 終盤 しゅうばん Endgame; final stage. The concluding phase of a game, story, or process.
  137. 生涯 しょうがい One's lifetime; one's whole life. Used to describe the entire span of a person's life.