Essential Verbs

概要

この章では「Essential Verbs」というテーマにまとまって出てくる基本語彙を学びます。単語をばらばらに覚えるのではなく、場面といっしょに定着させるための構成です。

このまとまりを身につけると、その話題について話すときの語彙が増え、読むときも聞くときも反応しやすくなります。

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この章のJLPT N3 Vocabulary (583)

1. 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.
2. 奪う うばう To snatch; to steal; to rob; to take away by force. Implies forceful or unjust removal of something.
3. 失う うしなう To lose; to be deprived of. Refers to losing something one previously had, whether tangible or abstract.
4. 求める もとめる To seek; to request; to demand; to desire. Used when actively pursuing something wanted or needed.
5. 望む のぞむ To desire; to hope for; to wish. Expresses a strong or earnest wish for something, often something significant.
6. 願う ねがう To wish; to hope; to pray for. Used when earnestly requesting or hoping for something, often with a sense of reverence.
7. 信じる しんじる To believe; to trust; to have faith in. Used for believing in people, ideas, or statements.
8. 疑う うたがう To doubt; to suspect; to be sceptical of. Expresses uncertainty or distrust about the truth of something.
9. 確かめる たしかめる To confirm; to verify; to make sure; to check. Used when actively checking the truth or accuracy of something.
10. 確認する かくにんする To confirm; to verify; to check. A formal way of expressing the act of confirming information, schedules, or facts.
11. 認める みとめる To recognise; to acknowledge; to admit; to approve. A versatile verb with multiple related meanings.
12. 否定する ひていする To deny; to negate; to reject. Used to express disagreement with or rejection of a statement, idea, or claim.
13. 肯定する こうていする To affirm; to approve; to endorse. Used to express agreement with or validation of a statement, idea, or proposal.
14. 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.
15. 説得する せっとくする To persuade; to convince. Used when trying to change someone's mind or get them to agree through reasoning.
16. 訴える うったえる To appeal; to sue; to complain; to report. Used when bringing something to someone's attention or taking legal action.
17. 抗議する こうぎする To protest; to object; to lodge a complaint. Used when formally expressing opposition or disagreement.
18. 要求する ようきゅうする To demand; to require; to request firmly. Used when making a strong request or stating what is needed.
19. 命令する めいれいする To order; to command; to direct. Used when giving authoritative instructions that must be followed.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 評価する ひょうかする To evaluate; to assess; to appraise. Used when judging the value, quality, or significance of something.
23. 批判する ひはんする To criticise; to censure. Used when expressing disapproval or pointing out faults in something or someone.
24. 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.
25. 非難する ひなんする To blame; to condemn; to censure. Used when strongly criticising someone for wrongdoing or failure.
26. 含む ふくむ To contain; to include. Used when something holds or encompasses something else within it.
27. 除く のぞく To remove; to exclude; to eliminate. Used for taking away unwanted elements or making exceptions.
28. 加える くわえる To add; to append; to include additionally. Used for putting something extra into a group or mixture.
29. 省く はぶく To omit; to leave out; to cut down on. Used when skipping unnecessary parts or reducing effort.
30. 補う おぎなう To supplement; to make up for; to compensate. Used when filling a gap or shortage.
31. 満たす みたす To satisfy; to fulfill; to fill. Used for meeting conditions, satisfying desires, or filling containers.
32. 越える こえる To cross over; to go beyond; to exceed. Used for physically crossing boundaries or surpassing limits.
33. 及ぶ およぶ To reach; to extend to; to amount to. Used when an effect, influence, or scope extends to something.
34. 達する たっする To reach; to attain; to arrive at a level or point. Used for reaching goals, levels, or amounts.
35. 至る いたる To arrive at; to reach; to lead to. Used for reaching a conclusion, state, or destination.
36. 示す しめす To show; to indicate; to demonstrate. Used for presenting evidence, data, or directions.
37. 表す あらわす To represent; to express; to signify. Used for symbols, words, or actions that convey meaning.
38. 述べる のべる To state; to express; to mention. Used for formally expressing opinions or facts.
39. 語る かたる To talk about; to narrate; to tell a story. Used for recounting experiences or telling tales in detail.
40. 論じる ろんじる To discuss; to argue; to debate. Used for intellectual or academic discussion of topics.
41. 導く みちびく To guide; to lead; to conduct. Used for leading people or bringing about a result.
42. 促す うながす To urge; to encourage; to prompt. Used for pushing someone toward action or drawing attention.
43. 妨げる さまたげる To hinder; to obstruct; to prevent. Used when something blocks or interferes with progress.
44. 防ぐ ふせぐ To defend against; to protect against; to prevent. Used for blocking threats or stopping problems before they occur.
45. 避ける さける To avoid; to evade; to steer clear of. Used for keeping away from danger, trouble, or undesirable situations.
46. 追う おう To chase; to pursue; to follow. Used for running after something or following a trail.
47. 追いかける おいかける To chase; to run after; to pursue. Used for actively running after someone or something.
48. 逃がす にがす To let escape; to set free; to release. Used for allowing something to get away, either intentionally or by mistake.
49. 支える ささえる To support; to hold up; to sustain. Used for both physical and emotional support.
50. 頼る たよる To rely on; to depend on; to count on. Used when needing help or support from someone or something.
51. 依存する いぞんする To depend on; to rely on. Describes a state of dependence, often with negative implications such as addiction or over-reliance.
52. 独立する どくりつする To become independent; to stand on one's own. Used for personal, national, or organisational independence.
53. 響く ひびく To resound; to echo; to be heard far away. Describes sounds that carry, reverberate, or have a lasting impact.
54. 影響する えいきょうする To influence; to affect; to have an impact on. One of the most common words for describing cause-and-effect relationships.
55. 反映する はんえいする To reflect; to mirror; to incorporate. Used when something shows or includes the influence of something else.
56. 反応する はんのうする To react; to respond. Used for physical, chemical, emotional, and social reactions.
57. 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.
58. 発生する はっせいする To occur; to arise; to break out. Describes the emergence of events, problems, or natural phenomena.
59. 存在する そんざいする To exist; to be present. A formal way to express the existence of something, often abstract or significant.
60. 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.
61. 成長する せいちょうする To grow; to develop; to mature. Used for physical growth of living things and figurative personal or economic growth.
62. 発展する はってんする To develop; to expand; to flourish. Describes the advancement of cities, economies, industries, or relationships.
63. 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.
64. 衰退する すいたいする To decline; to wane; to deteriorate. Describes the gradual weakening or decay of something that was once strong or thriving.
65. 対応する たいおうする To deal with; to handle; to correspond to. A versatile verb used for responding to situations and matching pairs.
66. 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.
67. 解決する かいけつする To solve; to resolve; to settle. Used for finding solutions to problems, disputes, or difficult situations.
68. 克服する こくふくする To overcome; to conquer; to surmount. Used for triumphing over difficulties, fears, or weaknesses.
69. 冷ます さます To cool something down; to let something cool. The transitive verb for actively reducing the temperature of food, drinks, or situations.
70. 覚ます さます To awaken; to wake someone up; to bring to one's senses. The transitive verb for making someone wake up or become alert.
71. 冷める さめる To become cool; to cool down; to wear off. The intransitive verb for temperature dropping or enthusiasm fading.
72. 覚める さめる To wake up; to awaken; to come to one's senses. The intransitive verb for regaining consciousness or clarity.
73. 参加 さんか Participation; joining in; taking part. A fundamental word for engaging in events, activities, and groups.
74. 支給 しきゅう Payment; provision; supply. Refers to officially providing money, goods, or materials, typically by an organisation or institution.
75. 刺激 しげき Stimulus; stimulation; incentive. A versatile word for anything that provokes a reaction, whether physical, emotional, or intellectual.
76. 自殺 じさつ Suicide. The act of intentionally taking one's own life.
77. 支出 ししゅつ Expenditure; expenses. Money paid out or spent.
78. 沈む しずむ To sink; to go down. Also means to feel depressed or gloomy.
79. 従う したがう To obey; to follow; to abide by rules or instructions.
80. 実現 じつげん Realization; implementation; materialization. Making something become reality.
81. 実行 じっこう Execution; practice; carrying out an action or plan.
82. 実施 じっし Enforcement; implementation; carrying out a policy, survey, or event.
83. じっと じっと Still; motionlessly; patiently. Remaining in one position without moving.
84. 失望 しつぼう Disappointment; despair. A feeling of lost hope or expectation.
85. 指導 しどう Guidance; leadership; coaching. Directing or teaching someone.
86. 支配 しはい Rule; control; domination. Exercising authority or power over something.
87. 支払う しはらう To pay. To hand over money for goods, services, or debts.
88. 死亡 しぼう Death. A formal term for the event of dying.
89. 自慢 じまん Pride; boasting. Talking proudly about one's own achievements or possessions.
90. 喋る しゃべる To talk; to chat; to chatter. Casual word for speaking or conversing.
91. 収穫 しゅうかく Harvest; crop. The gathering of ripe produce from fields.
92. 重視 じゅうし Emphasis; importance. Placing high value on something.
93. 修正 しゅうせい Amendment; correction; revision. Fixing errors or making improvements.
94. 集中 しゅうちゅう Concentration; focusing. Directing attention or effort to one point.
95. 宿泊 しゅくはく Lodging; accommodation. Staying overnight at a hotel, inn, or similar establishment.
96. 主張 しゅちょう Claim; assertion; insistence. Stating one's opinion or position firmly.
97. 出場 しゅつじょう Participation; entry. Competing or appearing in a contest, game, or event.
98. 使用 しよう Use; application; employment. The act of using something for a purpose.
99. 障害 しょうがい Obstacle; impediment; disability. Something that hinders progress or function.
100. 上達 じょうたつ Improvement; progress; advancement in skill.
101. 衝突 しょうとつ Collision; conflict. A physical crash or a clash of opinions and interests.
102. 承認 しょうにん Approval; recognition. Officially accepting or acknowledging something.
103. 商売 しょうばい Trade; business; commerce. The activity of buying and selling goods or services.
104. 省略 しょうりゃく Omission; abbreviation; abridgment. Leaving out or shortening something.
105. 署名 しょめい Signature. The act of signing one's name on a document.
106. 進学 しんがく Going on to higher education. Advancing to the next level of schooling.
107. 信仰 しんこう Religious faith; belief. Deep trust in a religion or spiritual practice.
108. 審判 しんぱん Umpire; referee; judgment. A person who officiates a game, or the act of judging.
109. 進歩 しんぽ Progress; improvement; development. Moving forward toward a better state.
110. 信用 しんよう Trust; confidence; credit. Believing in someone's reliability or honesty.
111. 信頼 しんらい Trust; reliance; confidence. Depending on someone with assurance.
112. 推薦 すいせん Recommendation. Formally suggesting someone or something as worthy.
113. 救う すくう To rescue; to save; to help out of trouble. Delivering someone from danger or hardship.
114. 優れる すぐれる To excel; to surpass; to be superior. Being outstanding in quality or ability.
115. スケート スケート Skating; skates. The activity of gliding on ice or a surface with skates.
116. 進める すすめる To advance; to promote; to hasten. Moving something forward or speeding up progress.
117. 勧める すすめる To recommend; to advise; to urge someone to do something.
118. 済ませる すませる To finish; to get something done; to settle. Completing a task or wrapping things up.
119. すれ違う すれちがう To pass by one another; to miss each other. Going past someone coming from the opposite direction.
120. ずれる ずれる To slip; to shift; to be off. Something moving out of its proper position or alignment.
121. 制限 せいげん Restriction; limitation; restraint. Setting a boundary or limit on something.
122. 成功 せいこう Success. Achieving a desired aim or result.
123. 製造 せいぞう Manufacture; production. Making products in a factory or industrial setting.
124. 成長 せいちょう Growth; development. The process of growing physically, mentally, or in scale.
125. 生長 せいちょう Growth (biological). The process of a living organism growing in size.
126. 設計 せっけい Plan; design. The act of creating detailed plans or blueprints for something to be built or implemented.
127. 合図 あいず Sign; signal. A prearranged gesture, sound, or action used to communicate a message.
128. 愛する あいする To love. A deep, sincere expression of love for people, places, or things.
129. 握手 あくしゅ Handshake. The act of shaking hands as a greeting or agreement.
130. 預かる あずかる To keep something for someone; to take custody of. To look after something entrusted to you.
131. 預ける あずける To give into custody; to deposit; to entrust. To leave something in someone else's care.
132. 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.
133. 当たる あたる To be hit; to strike; to be successful. A versatile verb covering contact, accuracy, and luck.
134. あちこち あちこち Here and there; all over the place. Indicates multiple scattered locations or directions.
135. 扱う あつかう To treat; to handle; to deal with. Used for managing things, people, or situations.
136. 当てる あてる To hit (a target); to apply to; to guess correctly. The transitive counterpart of 当たる.
137. 争う あらそう To dispute; to argue; to fight; to compete. To engage in conflict or rivalry with someone.
138. 著す あらわす To write (a book); to publish; to author. A literary verb for creating written works.
139. 現れる あらわれる To appear; to become visible; to emerge. Used when something or someone comes into view.
140. 合わせる あわせる To combine; to match; to adjust. To bring things together or into alignment.
141. 慌てる あわてる To become confused; to panic; to be flustered. To lose composure due to surprise or urgency.
142. 維持 いじ Maintenance; preservation; upkeep. Keeping something in its current state or condition.
143. 意識 いしき Consciousness; awareness; senses. Both the state of being conscious and deliberate awareness of something.
144. 抱く いだく To hold; to embrace; to harbor (feelings). A literary verb for physically or emotionally holding something close.
145. いたずら いたずら Trick; practical joke; mischief; prank. Playful or naughty behavior, especially by children.
146. 一致 いっち Agreement; conformity; match. When two or more things correspond or align perfectly.
147. 移動 いどう Movement; migration; transfer. The act of moving from one place to another.
148. 居眠り いねむり Dozing; nodding off. Falling asleep unintentionally while sitting or in a non-sleeping setting.
149. 違反 いはん Violation; infringement. Breaking a rule, law, or regulation.
150. イメージ イメージ Image; impression. A mental picture or the way something is perceived.
151. 依頼 いらい Request; commission. A formal act of asking someone to do something.
152. いらいら いらいら Irritation; getting nervous. A state of growing frustration or impatience.
153. 祝う いわう To celebrate; to congratulate. Expressing joy for a happy event or achievement.
154. 印刷 いんさつ Printing. The process of reproducing text or images on paper or other materials.
155. インタビュー インタビュー Interview. A formal conversation where questions are asked to gather information or opinions.
156. 引用 いんよう Quotation; citation. The act of using words or passages from another source.
157. 動かす うごかす To move; to shift. To cause something to change position or to operate machinery.
158. うっかり うっかり Carelessly; inadvertently. Doing something without proper attention or by mistake.
159. うなる うなる To groan; to moan. To make a low, sustained sound expressing pain, effort, or deep thought.
160. 埋める うずめる To bury; to fill up. To place something underground or to fill a gap or empty space.
161. 裏切る うらぎる To betray; to turn traitor. Breaking someone's trust or acting against an ally.
162. 売れる うれる To sell well; to be sold. Describes something being purchased or becoming popular.
163. 描く えがく To draw; to depict; to describe. Creating visual art or portraying something in words.
164. 演説 えんぜつ Speech; address. A formal public talk delivered to an audience.
165. 追いつく おいつく To catch up; to overtake. Reaching the same level or position as someone ahead.
166. 応援 おうえん Support; cheering; encouragement. Actively backing someone through words or actions.
167. 応じる おうじる To respond; to comply with; to adapt to. Acting in accordance with a request or situation.
168. 横断 おうだん Crossing. Traveling across something from one side to the other.
169. 終える おえる To finish; to complete. Bringing a task or activity to its conclusion.
170. 覆う おおう To cover; to hide; to conceal. Placing something over to protect or hide what is underneath.
171. 押さえる おさえる To hold down; to restrain; to press. Applying pressure to keep something in place or under control.
172. 収める おさめる To store; to put away; to pay; to supply. Placing something in its proper location or delivering what is owed.
173. 治める おさめる To govern; to manage; to subdue. Exercising authority over a domain or bringing order to a situation.
174. お辞儀 おじぎ Bow; bowing. A formal greeting or gesture of respect performed by bending the upper body forward.
175. おしゃべり おしゃべり Chattering; chitchat; a talkative person. Casual conversation or the act of talking a lot.
176. 恐れる おそれる To fear; to be afraid of. Feeling dread or anxiety about something threatening or dangerous.
177. 教わる おそわる To be taught; to learn from someone. Receiving instruction or knowledge from another person.
178. 劣る おとる To be inferior to; to fall behind; to be less than. Being lower in quality, ability, or rank compared to something else.
179. 溺れる おぼれる To drown; to nearly drown; to indulge in. Being submerged in water or becoming excessively absorbed in something.
180. お目にかかる おめにかかる To meet; to see someone. A humble expression used when meeting someone of higher status.
181. 思いつく おもいつく To think of; to hit upon; to come up with. Having a sudden idea or inspiration.
182. 及ぼす およぼす To exert; to cause; to exercise. Making an influence, effect, or impact reach something.
183. 下す くだす To hand down; to pass judgement; to give an order. Issuing a decision or directive from a position of authority.
184. 下ろす おろす To take down; to lower; to drop off; to withdraw money. Physically bringing something from a higher to lower position.
185. 卸す おろす To sell wholesale; to grate vegetables. Selling goods in bulk to retailers or grating food with a grater.
186. 会計 かいけい Account; finance; bill. The managing of money or the act of paying at a restaurant or shop.
187. 解決 かいけつ Settlement; solution; resolution. The act of solving a problem or reaching an answer.
188. 会合 かいごう Meeting; assembly; gathering. A formal or semi-formal occasion where people come together to discuss matters.
189. 開始 かいし Start; commencement; beginning. The formal initiation of an activity, event, or process.
190. 外出 がいしゅつ Outing; going out. Leaving one's home or workplace to go somewhere.
191. 改善 かいぜん Betterment; improvement; reform. Making something better than its current state.
192. 抱える かかえる To hold in one's arms; to carry; to have (a problem or burden). Physically carrying something large or bearing an abstract burden.
193. 輝く かがやく To shine; to glitter; to sparkle. Emitting or reflecting bright light, or being radiant with success or beauty.
194. 限る かぎる To restrict; to limit; to confine. Setting boundaries or establishing that something applies only under specific conditions.
195. 覚悟 かくご Resolution; readiness; preparedness. A firm mental determination to face something difficult or accept consequences.
196. 学習 がくしゅう Study; learning. The systematic process of acquiring knowledge or skills.
197. 隠す かくす To hide; to conceal. Deliberately putting something out of sight or keeping information secret.
198. 拡大 かくだい Magnification; enlargement. Making something bigger or expanding its scope.
199. 隠れる かくれる To hide; to be hidden. To conceal oneself from view or remain out of sight.
200. 囲む かこむ To surround; to encircle. To form a ring or boundary around something.
201. 重なる かさなる To be piled up; to lie on top of one another. Things overlapping or coinciding.
202. 重ねる かさねる To pile up; to put something on another; to heap up. To stack or repeat something.
203. 稼ぐ かせぐ To earn income; to labor. To make money through work or effort.
204. 数える かぞえる To count. To enumerate or calculate the number of something.
205. 片付く かたづく To be put in order; to be settled. Things becoming tidy or a problem being resolved.
206. 活動 かつどう Action; activity. Energetic engagement in some pursuit or organized effort.
207. 活躍 かつやく Activity; active role. Outstanding performance or playing an active part in something.
208. 活用 かつよう Conjugation; practical use. Making effective use of something, or verb/adjective inflection in grammar.
209. 悲しむ かなしむ To be sad; to mourn; to grieve. To feel sorrow or regret over something.
210. 刈る かる To cut (hair); to mow (grass); to harvest. To trim or reap with a cutting tool.
211. 乾かす かわかす To dry. To remove moisture from something by exposing it to air or heat.
212. 感覚 かんかく Sense; sensation. The faculty of perceiving through the body or an intuitive feeling.
213. 歓迎 かんげい Welcome; reception. Receiving someone with pleasure and hospitality.
214. 観察 かんさつ Observation; survey. Carefully watching and examining something over time.
215. 感じる かんじる To feel; to sense. To perceive something through the body, emotions, or intuition.
216. 感心 かんしん Admiration. Being impressed by someone's effort, skill, or behaviour.
217. 関する かんする To concern; to be related to. To have a connection or relevance to a topic.
218. 完成 かんせい Completion; perfection. Finishing something so it is fully done and ready.
219. 乾燥 かんそう Dry; arid; dehydrated. The state of lacking moisture or the process of drying.
220. 完了 かんりょう Completion; conclusion. The state of something being fully finished or done.
221. 期待 きたい Expectation; anticipation; hope. Looking forward to something with hope.
222. 帰宅 きたく Returning home. The act of going back to one's house after being out.
223. きちんと きちんと Precisely; accurately; properly. Doing something in a neat, orderly, and correct manner.
224. 気づく きづく To notice; to recognise; to become aware of something previously unnoticed.
225. 気に入る きにいる To like; to be pleased with. Finding something agreeable or to one's taste.
226. 記入 きにゅう Entry; filling in. Writing information into a form, document, or record.
227. 記念 きねん Commemoration; memorial. Preserving the memory of an event or occasion.
228. 希望 きぼう Hope; wish; aspiration. A desire for something to happen or be true.
229. キャンプ きゃんぷ Camp; camping. Outdoor recreation involving staying in tents or cabins.
230. 休憩 きゅうけい Rest; break; intermission. A pause from work or activity to recover.
231. 吸収 きゅうしゅう Absorption; suction. Taking in or soaking up a substance, knowledge, or entity.
232. 救助 きゅうじょ Relief; aid; rescue. Saving someone from danger or a difficult situation.
233. 休息 きゅうそく Rest; relief; relaxation. A period of recuperation from effort or stress.
234. 競技 きょうぎ Game; match; contest. An athletic or competitive event with rules.
235. 強調 きょうちょう Emphasis; stress. Drawing special attention to a point or idea.
236. 共同 きょうどう Cooperation; collaboration; joint effort. Working together with others on a shared goal.
237. 恐怖 きょうふ Fear; terror. An intense feeling of dread or fright.
238. 嫌う きらう To hate; to dislike; to loathe. A strong feeling of aversion toward something.
239. 切れる きれる To cut well; to be sharp; to break off; to expire. Something coming apart or reaching its limit.
240. 記録 きろく Record; minutes; document. A written account of facts or events preserved for reference.
241. 禁煙 きんえん No smoking; smoking ban. Also, quitting smoking as a personal effort.
242. 食う くう To eat. A rough, masculine way of saying 'to eat.'
243. 腐る くさる To rot; to go bad; to spoil. Decomposition of food or materials.
244. 下がる さがる To go down; to descend; to fall; to drop. Movement or change in a downward direction.
245. 組む くむ To put together; to assemble; to cross (arms/legs); to team up.
246. 汲む くむ To draw water; to scoop; to pump. Collecting liquid from a source.
247. 酌む くむ To serve sake; to pour drinks. The act of pouring alcohol for someone.
248. 繰り返す くりかえす To repeat; to do something over again. Used for actions, words, or patterns that recur.
249. 狂う くるう To go mad; to get out of order. Describes losing sanity, or something malfunctioning or deviating from normal.
250. 苦しむ くるしむ To suffer; to be in pain; to be troubled. Describes experiencing physical or emotional distress.
251. 咥える くわえる To hold something in the mouth; to carry in the mouth. Used for objects gripped between teeth or lips.
252. 加わる くわわる To join in; to be added to. Describes becoming part of a group or something being added.
253. 訓練 くんれん Training; practice; drill. Systematic instruction or exercise to develop a skill.
254. 経営 けいえい Management; administration; running a business. The act of operating and overseeing an organization.
255. 警告 けいこく Warning; caution. A notice given to alert someone of danger or unacceptable behavior.
256. 計算 けいさん Calculation; computation; reckoning. The process of working out a numerical or logical result.
257. 掲示 けいじ Notice; bulletin; posting. A public announcement displayed for people to read.
258. 経由 けいゆ Via; by way of. Passing through an intermediate point on the way to a destination.
259. 化粧 けしょう Make-up; cosmetics. The act of applying cosmetics to enhance or alter one's appearance.
260. 決心 けっしん Determination; resolution. A firm decision made after careful thought.
261. 決定 けってい Decision; determination. A final, authoritative conclusion or ruling on a matter.
262. 結論 けつろん Conclusion. The final result of reasoning, discussion, or investigation.
263. 蹴る ける To kick. To strike something with the foot.
264. 建設 けんせつ Construction; building; establishment. The process of constructing buildings, infrastructure, or institutions.
265. 建築 けんちく Construction; architecture. The art and practice of designing and constructing buildings.
266. 検討 けんとう Consideration; examination; investigation. Carefully evaluating something before making a decision.
267. 交換 こうかん Exchange; swap; replacement. The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return.
268. 攻撃 こうげき Attack; strike; offensive. An aggressive action aimed at harming or defeating an opponent.
269. 貢献 こうけん Contribution; service. Making a meaningful positive impact on something or someone.
270. 交際 こうさい Friendship; association; dating. Social interaction or a romantic relationship between people.
271. 構成 こうせい Organization; composition; structure. The way parts are arranged to form a whole.
272. 考慮 こうりょ Consideration; taking into account. Carefully thinking about something before acting.
273. コーチ コーチ Coach; trainer. A person who instructs or guides others in sports, skills, or personal development.
274. 凍る こおる To freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal. Used when liquids solidify from cold or when things become ice-covered.
275. ゴール ゴール Goal; finish line. The destination or target to be reached in sports, races, or personal objectives.
276. 誤解 ごかい Misunderstanding; misconception. An incorrect interpretation of someone's words, actions, or intentions.
277. 呼吸 こきゅう Breathing; respiration. The physical act of inhaling and exhaling, or the rhythm and timing of an action.
278. 越す こす To cross; to pass through; to go over; to move past a point or threshold.
279. 骨折 こっせつ Bone fracture; broken bone. A medical condition where a bone cracks or breaks.
280. 異なる ことなる To differ; to vary; to be different. Used to describe how things are not the same.
281. 好む このむ To like; to prefer; to have a taste for. Expresses a general preference or fondness for something.
282. こぼす こぼす To spill; to drop liquid. The act of accidentally or deliberately letting a liquid fall from a container.
283. こぼれる こぼれる To overflow; to spill over; to leak out. The natural, uncontrolled spilling or overflowing of a liquid or substance.
284. 殺す ころす To kill; to put to death. Used for both literal and figurative contexts of ending life or suppressing something.
285. 転ぶ ころぶ To fall down; to fall over; to tumble. Used when a person trips, slips, or loses their footing.
286. 婚約 こんやく Engagement; betrothal. A formal promise between two people to marry.
287. 混乱 こんらん Confusion; chaos; disorder. A state where things are disorganized or people are bewildered.
288. サービス サービス Service; complimentary offer. Customer service, or something given for free as a bonus or promotional gesture.
289. サイン サイン Autograph; signature; sign; signal. A written name, a celebrity autograph, or a visual indicator.
290. 逆らう さからう To go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy. The act of resisting authority, nature, or convention.
291. 作業 さぎょう Work; task; operation. Manual or systematic work, especially physical labor or a specific procedure.
292. 裂く さく To tear; to rip; to split apart. The act of forcefully dividing something into pieces.
293. 叫ぶ さけぶ To shout; to scream; to cry out. A loud vocal expression of emotion, alarm, or urgency.
294. 刺す さす To stab; to sting; to prick; to pierce. The act of penetrating something with a sharp point.
295. 指す さす To point; to indicate. The act of pointing at or indicating something with a finger or gesture.
296. 挿す さす To insert; to put in; to graft. The act of placing something into an opening or receptacle.
297. 注す さす To pour (a drink); to serve (drinks). Specifically used for pouring beverages for someone.
298. 射す さす To shine; to strike (of light). Used when sunlight or other light streams in or hits a surface.
299. 誘う さそう To invite (someone to do something with you); to tempt; to lure. Used when asking someone to join an activity.
300. 作曲 さっきょく Composition (of music). The act of creating a musical piece or writing music.
301. さっぱり さっぱり Feeling refreshed; neat; clean. Also used to mean 'not at all' in negative sentences.
302. 守る まもる To protect; to guard; to abide (by the rules). Used both for physical defence and observing regulations.
303. 迷う まよう To be puzzled; to be perplexed; to lose one's way. Used for both physical and mental states of being lost.
304. ミス ミス Mistake; error; failure. A casual word for errors in daily life and work.
305. 満ちる みちる To be full; to rise (tide); to mature. Describes reaching fullness or completion.
306. 向く むく To face; to turn toward; to be suited for. Used for facing a direction or being appropriate for something.
307. 剥く むく To peel; to skin; to shell. The act of removing the outer layer of something.
308. 向ける むける To turn towards; to point; to direct. Used for aiming or directing something at a target.
309. 蒸かす ふかす To steam (food). The act of cooking food using steam.
310. 結ぶ むすぶ To tie; to bind; to link; to form. Used for physical tying and forming connections or agreements.
311. 命じる めいじる To order; to command; to appoint. A formal verb for giving authoritative instructions.
312. 命令 めいれい Order; command; decree. An authoritative instruction that must be followed.
313. メモ メモ Memorandum; note. A short written record used as a reminder.
314. 申し訳 もうしわけ Apology; excuse. Most commonly used in the expression 'there is no excuse' to convey sincere regret.
315. 燃える もえる To burn; to be on fire. Used for both literal fire and figurative passion or excitement.
316. 持ち上げる もちあげる To raise; to lift up; to flatter. Used for physically lifting and figuratively praising excessively.
317. 用いる もちいる To use; to make use of; to employ. A formal alternative to 使う for using tools, methods, or resources.
318. 戻す もどす To restore; to put back; to return (something). The act of returning something to its original position or state.
319. 基づく もとづく To be grounded on; to be based on; to originate from. Used for logical or factual foundations.
320. 燃やす もやす To burn; to set fire to something. Used for intentionally burning objects or materials.
321. 訳す やくす To translate; to render text or speech from one language into another.
322. 雇う やとう To employ; to hire. To engage someone for work in exchange for pay.
323. 割る わる To break; to crack; to split; to divide. Used for breaking things into pieces or dividing numbers.
324. 割れる われる To break; to crack; to split apart. Used when something breaks on its own or wears out.
325. 辞める やめる To quit; to resign; to retire from a position or job.
326. 譲る ゆずる To hand over; to yield; to concede. To give something to someone or let them have priority.
327. 茹でる ゆでる To boil; to cook something by submerging it in boiling water.
328. 要求 ようきゅう Request; demand. A strong request or requirement directed at someone.
329. 用心 ようじん Caution; precaution; vigilance. Being careful to avoid danger or trouble.
330. 横切る よこぎる To cross; to traverse; to cut across. To move across something from one side to the other.
331. 汚す よごす To make dirty; to soil; to stain; to pollute.
332. 止す よす To stop; to cease; to give up. To quit doing something or abandon a plan.
333. 寄せる よせる To bring near; to gather; to draw close. To collect things together or move something closer.
334. 予測 よそく Prediction; forecast; estimation. Anticipating future events based on data or reasoning.
335. 予報 よほう Forecast; prediction. An official announcement about future conditions, especially weather.
336. 離婚 りこん Divorce. The legal dissolution of a marriage.
337. 流行 りゅうこう Trend; fashion; prevalence. Something that is popular or widespread at a given time.
338. 両替 りょうがえ Currency exchange; money changing. Converting one denomination or currency into another.
339. 連想 れんそう Association of ideas; mental connection. Thinking of one thing when prompted by another.
340. 連続 れんぞく Continuation; succession; consecutive. Things happening one after another without interruption.
341. 労働 ろうどう Labour; work. Physical or mental exertion performed as employment or duty.
342. 論争 ろんそう Controversy; dispute; debate. A prolonged argument or disagreement over a matter.
343. 分かれる わかれる To branch off; to diverge; to split into parts. To separate into different directions or groups.
344. 湧く わく To well up; to spring forth; to boil. For water, emotions, or ideas rising up from within.
345. 分ける わける To divide; to separate; to split into parts. A fundamental verb for distributing or categorising things.
346. アップ アップ Up; increase; upload; close-up. A loanword used in many compound expressions meaning upward movement or improvement.
347. 宛てる あてる To address (a letter); to direct toward a specific person or destination.
348. 異動 いどう Personnel transfer; job reassignment. A change in position or department within an organisation.
349. 埋まる うまる To be buried; to be filled up; to be occupied. The intransitive form of 埋める.
350. 生む うむ To give birth; to produce; to create. Used for bringing new things into existence.
351. 負う おう To bear; to owe; to take on (responsibility, injury, debt). Carrying a burden on oneself.
352. 築く きずく To build; to construct; to establish. Creating something substantial over time through effort.
353. 協議 きょうぎ Conference; discussion; negotiation. Formal deliberation between parties to reach agreement.
354. 協調 きょうちょう Co-operation; conciliation; harmony. Working together while maintaining balance between parties.
355. 携帯 けいたい Carrying something; portable; mobile telephone. Both the act of carrying and the device you carry.
356. 決行 けっこう Carrying out with resolve; going ahead (with a plan) despite difficulties or opposition.
357. 減少 げんしょう Decrease; reduction; decline. A quantitative drop in number, amount, or degree.
358. 後悔 こうかい Regret; repentance. A feeling of sorrow or disappointment over something done or left undone.
359. 航海 こうかい Voyage; sailing; navigation. A journey by ship across the sea.
360. 拘束 こうそく Restriction; restraint; detention. Physically or legally confining someone or limiting their freedom.
361. 荒廃 こうはい Ruin; devastation; decay. The state of falling into disrepair or becoming desolate.
362. 採集 さいしゅう Collecting; gathering. Systematically collecting specimens, samples, or natural materials.
363. 設備 せつび Equipment; facilities; installations. The physical infrastructure and apparatus of a building or operation.
364. 絶滅 ぜつめつ Extinction; annihilation. The complete disappearance of a species or the total destruction of something.
365. 攻める せめる To attack; to assault; to go on the offensive. Taking aggressive action against an opponent.
366. 責める せめる To condemn; to blame; to criticise. Holding someone accountable for a fault or wrongdoing.
367. 前進 ぜんしん Advance; progress; moving forward. Physical or figurative movement in a positive direction.
368. 増加 ぞうか Increase; addition; growth. A quantitative rise in number, amount, or degree.
369. 相続 そうぞく Succession; inheritance. The act of receiving property, rights, or a position from a predecessor.
370. 装置 そうち Equipment; apparatus; device. A mechanism or system designed to perform a specific function.
371. 相当 そうとう Considerably; fairly; quite. Also means to correspond to or be equivalent to something.
372. 注ぐ そそぐ To pour (into); to fill. Also used figuratively for devoting energy or attention to something.
373. 備える そなえる To prepare; to make ready; to provide against. The act of getting ready for a future event or need.
374. 備える そなえる To be furnished with; to possess; to be endowed with. Describes having a quality or feature built in.
375. 揃う そろう To become complete; to be all present; to be uniform. When all items or people in a set come together.
376. 揃える そろえる To put in order; to arrange; to make uniform. The act of gathering or aligning things into a complete set.
377. 損 そん Loss; disadvantage; damage. Being on the losing end of a deal or situation.
378. 損害 そんがい Damage; injury; loss. Harm or detriment caused to property, reputation, or interests.
379. 尊敬 そんけい Respect; reverence; honour. Deep admiration for someone based on their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
380. 存在 そんざい Existence; being; presence. The fact or state of something or someone existing.
381. 尊重 そんちょう Respect; esteem; regard. Treating something as important and worthy of consideration.
382. 滞在 たいざい Stay; sojourn. Remaining in a place for a period of time, especially when travelling.
383. 対する たいする To face; to confront; to be directed toward. Expresses opposition, contrast, or the target of an action.
384. 代表 だいひょう Representative; delegation. A person or group acting on behalf of others, or the act of representing.
385. 代理 だいり Representation; proxy; deputy. Acting in place of someone else or the person who does so.
386. 倒す たおす To knock down; to defeat; to overthrow. Causing something or someone to fall or be beaten.
387. 高める たかめる To raise; to heighten; to boost. Increasing the level, quality, or intensity of something.
388. 炊く たく To cook (rice); to boil (grains). Specifically used for cooking rice or other grains by boiling.
389. 焼く やく To burn; to grill; to bake; to roast. Applying heat to cook food or to set something on fire.
390. 助かる たすかる To be saved; to be helped; to be a great help. Expresses relief when something saves effort or danger.
391. 助ける たすける To help; to save; to rescue. Actively giving assistance or saving someone from danger.
392. 戦う たたかう To fight; to battle; to compete. Engaging in combat, competition, or struggle against an opponent.
393. 叩く たたく To strike; to hit; to knock. A versatile verb for physical hitting or tapping actions.
394. 畳む たたむ To fold; to put away. Commonly used for folding clothes, closing umbrellas, or shutting down a business.
395. 立ち上がる たちあがる To stand up; to rise. The physical action of getting up from a seated or lying position.
396. 騙す だます To deceive; to trick; to cheat. Intentionally misleading someone for personal gain or amusement.
397. 溜まる たまる To accumulate; to pile up; to collect. Things gathering or building up over time.
398. 黙る だまる To be silent; to say nothing. Ceasing to speak or remaining quiet.
399. 試す ためす To try; to test; to attempt. Putting something to the test to see the result.
400. 溜める ためる To save up; to accumulate; to store. Deliberately collecting or building up a supply of something.
401. 便り たより News; tidings; correspondence. Word or communication received from someone, often in letter form.
402. 誕生 たんじょう Birth; creation. The coming into existence of a person, idea, or thing.
403. ダンス だんす Dance; dancing. The activity or art form of moving rhythmically to music.
404. 遅刻 ちこく Being late; tardiness. Arriving after the scheduled or expected time.
405. ちゃんと ちゃんと Properly; correctly; neatly. Doing something the right way without cutting corners.
406. 注 ちゅう Note; annotation; explanatory comment. A supplementary remark added to clarify text.
407. 注目 ちゅうもく Attention; notice; spotlight. Focusing one's gaze or awareness on something noteworthy.
408. 注文 ちゅうもん Order; request. Placing a request to purchase or receive goods or services.
409. 調査 ちょうさ Investigation; survey; research. Systematic examination to establish facts or gather information.
410. 頂戴 ちょうだい Please give me; receiving humbly. A polite or affectionate way to ask for something or express gratitude for receiving.
411. 散らす ちらす To scatter; to spread; to disperse. Causing things to spread out in different directions.
412. 散る ちる To scatter; to fall; to disperse. Things naturally spreading out or falling apart.
413. 通過 つうか Passage through; passing. Moving through a place without stopping.
414. 通学 つうがく Commuting to school; attending school regularly by travelling there.
415. 通勤 つうきん Commuting to work; the daily journey between home and workplace.
416. 通行 つうこう Passage; traffic; passing through. The movement of people or vehicles along a route.
417. 通じる つうじる To lead to; to be connected; to communicate; to be understood.
418. 通訳 つうやく Interpretation; interpreter. The act of orally translating between languages, or a person who does so.
419. 捕まる つかまる To be arrested; to be caught; to be captured.
420. 掴む つかむ To seize; to catch; to grasp; to grab hold of.
421. 付き合う つきあう To associate with; to keep company with; to go out with (romantically); to go along with.
422. 次ぐ つぐ To rank next to; to come after; to follow in order.
423. 伝わる つたわる To be handed down; to be transmitted; to be conveyed; to spread.
424. 繋がる つながる To be connected to; to be related to; to be linked; to get through (phone).
425. 繋ぐ つなぐ To tie; to fasten; to connect; to link together.
426. 繋げる つなげる To connect; to link; to join together (intentionally).
427. 詰める つめる To pack; to stuff; to shorten; to work out details; to stand close.
428. 積もる つもる To pile up; to accumulate; to stack up (of snow, dust, feelings).
429. 出会う であう To meet by chance; to come across; to encounter unexpectedly.
430. 抵抗 ていこう Resistance; opposition. The act of resisting or pushing back against something.
431. 停電 ていでん Power outage; blackout; failure of electricity.
432. デート デート Date; a social outing with a romantic interest.
433. 適する てきする To fit; to suit; to be appropriate for; to be suitable.
434. 適用 てきよう Application; applying (a rule, law, or standard to a specific case).
435. 徹底 てってい Thoroughness; completeness. Doing something thoroughly or enforcing something strictly.
436. 徹夜 てつや Staying up all night; an all-nighter; a sleepless night.
437. 通す とおす To let pass; to put through; to show in; to persist in; to continue.
438. 通り過ぎる とおりすぎる To pass by; to pass through; to go past (a place or point).
439. 溶く とく To dissolve; to melt; to mix (powder or paint) into a liquid.
440. 解く とく To unfasten; to untie; to solve (a problem); to answer (a question).
441. 退く どく To step aside; to move out of the way; to withdraw; to retreat.
442. 読書 どくしょ Reading; the act of reading books. A fundamental cultural and educational activity.
443. 独立 どくりつ Independence; self-reliance. The state of standing on one's own, whether personally, politically, or financially.
444. 溶ける とける To melt; to thaw; to dissolve. The process of a solid becoming liquid or blending into a solution.
445. 解ける とける To come untied; to come apart; to be solved. Something loosening or being resolved on its own.
446. 閉じる とじる To close; to shut. Used for closing books, eyes, doors, or applications.
447. 飛ばす とばす To skip over; to omit; to let fly. Sending something through the air or bypassing something.
448. 飛び出す とびだす To jump out; to rush out; to fly out. Sudden movement outward from a contained space.
449. 取り上げる とりあげる To take up; to pick up; to confiscate. Selecting a topic for discussion or removing something from someone.
450. 努力 どりょく Great effort; exertion; endeavor. Persistent hard work toward a goal.
451. トレーニング トレーニング Training; exercise; workout. Systematic practice to improve skills or physical fitness.
452. 取れる とれる To come off; to be removed; to be obtained. Something detaching or becoming available.
453. 流す ながす To drain; to let flow; to shed. Causing liquid or other things to move along a current.
454. 眺める ながめる To gaze at; to view; to look out over. Leisurely watching something from a distance.
455. 流れる ながれる To flow; to stream; to be washed away. Movement of liquid, time, or events in a continuous direction.
456. 亡くす なくす To lose someone through death; to be bereaved of. Specifically refers to the death of a loved one.
457. 殴る なぐる To strike; to hit; to punch. Physical violence using fists or hands.
458. 納得 なっとく Consent; understanding; being convinced. The state of genuinely accepting or comprehending something.
459. 怠ける なまける To be idle; to be lazy; to neglect one's duties. Shirking work or responsibilities.
460. 悩む なやむ To worry; to be troubled; to agonize over. Mental distress caused by an unresolved problem.
461. 鳴らす ならす To ring; to sound; to make something produce a noise.
462. 似合う にあう To suit; to match; to look good on someone. When clothing, style, or a role fits a person well.
463. 煮える にえる To boil; to be cooked by simmering. Food becoming ready through heat in liquid.
464. 握る にぎる To grasp; to grip; to seize. Also to mold sushi by hand.
465. にっこり にっこり With a sweet smile; beaming; grinning warmly. A gentle, pleasant smile.
466. 入場 にゅうじょう Entrance; admission; entering a venue. The act of going into a place, especially events or facilities.
467. 抜く ぬく To pull out; to extract; to remove. Also means to omit or skip over something.
468. 抜ける ぬける To come out; to fall out; to slip through. Also means to be missing or omitted.
469. 濡らす ぬらす To wet; to moisten; to dampen. To make something wet intentionally or accidentally.
470. 熱中 ねっちゅう Enthusiasm; absorption; being engrossed in something. Intense focus or passion for an activity.
471. 残す のこす To leave behind; to save; to reserve. To keep something remaining without using or consuming it.
472. 乗せる のせる To place on; to give a ride; to take on board. Also means to load or carry passengers.
473. 覗く のぞく To peek; to look in; to peer into. To glance at something partially hidden or to visit briefly.
474. ノック ノック A knock; knocking on a door. Also refers to fungo hitting in baseball practice.
475. 伸ばす のばす To extend; to stretch; to lengthen. To reach out or develop further.
476. 伸びる のびる To grow; to extend; to stretch. Also means to make progress or to be prolonged.
477. ハイキング ハイキング Hiking; a hike. Walking in nature for recreation and exercise.
478. 配達 はいたつ Delivery; distribution. The act of bringing goods or mail to a destination.
479. 生える はえる To grow; to spring up; to sprout. Used for plants growing and teeth coming in.
480. 計る はかる To measure; to weigh; to gauge. To determine a quantity or value through measurement.
481. 拍手 はくしゅ Applause; clapping hands. The act of clapping to show approval or appreciation.
482. 爆発 ばくはつ Explosion; detonation; eruption. A sudden and violent release of energy.
483. 破産 はさん Bankruptcy; insolvency. The state of being unable to pay debts, resulting in legal proceedings.
484. パス パス A pass; a path. Used for passing in sports, travel passes, and skipping a turn.
485. 外す はずす To remove; to unfasten; to take off. Also means to miss a target or to leave one's seat.
486. 外れる はずれる To come off; to be disconnected; to miss. To deviate from or fail to meet expectations.
487. 発行 はっこう To issue; to publish. The act of officially producing and distributing documents, books, or other printed materials.
488. 発車 はっしゃ Departure of a vehicle; to depart. Used specifically for trains, buses, and other vehicles leaving a station or stop.
489. 発射 はっしゃ Firing; shooting; launching. The act of discharging a projectile, missile, or rocket.
490. 罰する ばっする To punish; to penalize. The act of imposing a penalty or consequence for wrongdoing.
491. 発達 はったつ Development; growth. The process of advancing to a more complete, mature, or complex state.
492. 発展 はってん Development; growth; progress. The expansion or advancement of something, often on a large societal or economic scale.
493. 話し合う はなしあう To discuss; to talk together. To have a conversation aimed at reaching mutual understanding or agreement.
494. 離れる はなれる To separate; to part from; to be apart. Describes physical or emotional distance between things or people.
495. 放れる はなれる To get free; to be released; to break loose. Describes being liberated from restraint or confinement.
496. 流行る はやる To be popular; to come into fashion; to be in vogue. Describes something becoming widespread or trendy.
497. バランス バランス Balance; equilibrium. The state of being evenly distributed or proportioned.
498. 反抗 はんこう Opposition; resistance; defiance. The act of actively opposing or resisting authority.
499. 反省 はんせい Reflection; self-examination; regret. Looking back on one's actions and considering what could be improved.
500. 判断 はんだん Judgment; decision. The act of forming an opinion or making a decision after careful consideration.
501. 飛行 ひこう Flight; aviation. The act of flying through the air, especially in an aircraft.
502. 引っ張る ひっぱる To pull; to drag; to stretch. The act of drawing something toward oneself or extending it forcefully.
503. 否定 ひてい Negation; denial. The act of declaring something untrue or rejecting an idea or statement.
504. 一言 ひとこと A single word; a brief remark. A short comment or statement, often carrying significant weight.
505. 批判 ひはん Criticism; censure. The act of expressing disapproval or finding fault with someone or something.
506. 批評 ひひょう Criticism; review; commentary. An analytical evaluation of works such as literature, art, or performances.
507. 表現 ひょうげん Expression; representation. The act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words, art, or actions.
508. 広がる ひろがる To spread out; to extend; to stretch. Describes something expanding in area, scope, or influence.
509. 広げる ひろげる To spread; to expand; to extend. The act of making something wider, larger, or more extensive.
510. 広める ひろめる To broaden; to propagate; to spread widely. The act of making something known to a wider audience.
511. 深まる ふかまる To deepen; to intensify. Describes something becoming deeper in degree, quality, or feeling.
512. 含める ふくめる To include; to contain within a group or total. Also means to keep something in mind.
513. 不自由 ふじゆう Discomfort; inconvenience; disability. A state of lacking freedom or ability in some area.
514. 打つ うつ To hit; to strike; to type. A versatile verb used for physical hitting, typing on keyboards, and many figurative expressions.
515. ぶつかる ぶつかる To collide with; to bump into; to run into. Also used figuratively for encountering problems or conflicts.
516. ぶつける ぶつける To strike against; to hit something hard; to throw at. Also used for directing emotions at someone.
517. プラス プラス Plus; addition; a positive factor. Used for arithmetic, advantages, and positive aspects.
518. 振る ふる To wave; to shake; to swing. Also means to sprinkle, to assign a role, or to reject someone romantically.
519. 触れる ふれる To touch; to come in contact with. Also means to mention a topic or to violate a rule.
520. 変化 へんか Change; variation; transformation. A shift in state, form, or condition.
521. 変更 へんこう Change; modification; alteration. A deliberate change made to plans, settings, or arrangements.
522. 冒険 ぼうけん Adventure; risk; venture. An undertaking involving danger, excitement, or the unknown.
523. 訪問 ほうもん A visit; a call. A formal visit to a person's home, office, or institution.
524. 吠える ほえる To bark; to howl; to roar. The sound made by dogs, wolves, and other animals.
525. 保証 ほしょう Guarantee; warranty; assurance. A promise that something is true, reliable, or will be repaired.
526. 保存 ほぞん Preservation; conservation; saving. Keeping something in its current state for future use.
527. 微笑む ほほえむ To smile gently; to beam. A soft, warm smile rather than laughing.
528. ぼんやり ぼんやり Vaguely; absent-mindedly; dimly. A state of being unfocused, hazy, or lost in thought.
529. マイナス マイナス Minus; negative; a disadvantage. Used for subtraction, negative numbers, and drawbacks.
530. 任せる まかせる To entrust; to leave up to someone. Delegating responsibility or a decision to another person.
531. 巻く まく To wind; to coil; to roll up. Wrapping something around or rolling into a cylindrical shape.
532. 蒔く まく To sow seeds; to plant by scattering. The agricultural act of spreading seeds in soil.
533. 撒く まく To scatter; to sprinkle; to spread around. Distributing something over a wide area.
534. 混ざる まざる To be mixed; to blend together. Describes things becoming combined or mingled.
535. 混じる まじる To be mixed in; to mingle with. Something joining or blending into a group or mixture.
536. 増す ます To increase; to gain; to grow. Used for quantities, qualities, or intensities becoming greater.
537. マスター マスター Bar owner; proprietor of a small establishment. Also means to master or become proficient in something.
538. まとまる まとまる To be collected; to be settled; to come together in an orderly way.
539. まとめる まとめる To put in order; to collect; to bring to a conclusion. Organizing scattered things into a unified whole.
540. 学ぶ まなぶ To learn; to study. Acquiring knowledge or skills through effort and experience.
541. 真似 まね Mimicry; imitation; copying someone's behaviour or actions.
542. 招く まねく To invite; to beckon; to bring about. Calling someone over or causing a situation.
543. 裂ける さける To split; to tear; to burst open. Something breaking apart along a line.
544. 酸化 さんか Oxidation. The chemical process of a substance combining with oxygen.
545. 辞退 じたい Refusal; declining an offer or invitation politely. Formal withdrawal from something.
546. 志望 しぼう Wish; desire; ambition. A strong aspiration toward a particular goal or career.
547. 私用 しよう Personal use; private business. Matters related to one's own affairs rather than work or public duties.
548. 進行 しんこう Advance; progress; proceeding forward. The act of moving forward or developing over time.
549. 振興 しんこう Promotion; encouragement; development. Actively fostering the growth or improvement of something.
550. 水洗 すいせん Flushing; washing with water. Cleaning something using a flow of water, especially regarding toilets.
551. 声明 せいめい Declaration; statement; proclamation. A formal public announcement of a position or decision.
552. 操縦 そうじゅう Operation; control; piloting. Handling machinery or vehicles, or managing people skilfully.
553. 退学 たいがく Dropping out of school; withdrawal from an educational institution before completion.
554. ダウン ダウン Down; decrease; breakdown. A drop in level, or a system or person going down.
555. 高まる たかまる To rise; to grow; to mount. An increase in intensity, level, or degree.
556. 挑戦 ちょうせん Challenge; defiance. Attempting something difficult or confronting an opponent.
557. 接ぐ つぐ To join; to piece together; to set bones; to graft trees. Connecting separate pieces into one.
558. 継ぐ つぐ To succeed; to inherit. Taking over a business, position, or family tradition from a predecessor.
559. 摘む つむ To pluck; to pick; to trim. Removing something by pinching with the fingers.
560. 強まる つよまる To get strong; to gain strength; to intensify. Describes a natural increase in force or degree.
561. 強める つよめる To strengthen; to emphasize; to intensify. To make something more powerful or prominent.
562. 転校 てんこう Changing schools; transferring to a different school. The act of leaving one school to enrol at another.
563. 伝言 でんごん Verbal message; word-of-mouth communication. A message relayed through another person.
564. 倒産 とうさん Bankruptcy; insolvency; corporate failure. When a company can no longer pay its debts and ceases operations.
565. 動揺 どうよう Disturbance; agitation; shock. Emotional unrest or being shaken by unexpected events.
566. 説く とく To explain; to preach; to advocate. To present ideas or teachings persuasively.
567. 綴じる とじる To bind; to file; to stitch together. To fasten papers or pages into a single unit.
568. 供 とも Accompanying; attendant; companion. A person who goes along with someone, especially a superior.
569. 慣らす ならす To accustom; to get used to; to habituate. To make someone or something familiar with a new condition.
570. 慣らす ならす To domesticate; to tame; to train an animal. To make a wild creature accustomed to humans.
571. 臨む のぞむ To face; to look out on; to attend; to confront. To present oneself before a situation or event.
572. 諮る はかる To consult with; to confer; to refer a matter for deliberation.
573. 図る はかる To plot; to attempt; to devise; to aim for. To make a plan or strive toward a goal.
574. 生やす はやす To grow; to cultivate; to let grow. To allow hair, a beard, plants, or mould to develop.
575. 広まる ひろまる To spread; to be propagated; to become widespread. Describes information, customs, or phenomena reaching many people.
576. 深める ふかめる To deepen; to heighten; to intensify. To make something more profound or thorough.
577. 保護 ほご Protection; care; shelter. Safeguarding someone or something from harm or danger.
578. 補償 ほしょう Compensation; reparation; indemnification. Making up for loss or damage through payment or equivalent.
579. ほっと ほっと To feel relieved; with relief. An expression describing the release of tension or worry.
580. 見かける みかける To happen to see; to catch sight of; to notice. To see someone or something by chance.
581. 捲る まくる To turn over; to flip; to roll up. To turn pages or roll up fabric.
582. 予想 よそう Expectation; anticipation; prediction. An estimate of what will happen based on available information.
583. 弱まる よわまる To weaken; to abate; to lose strength. Describes a gradual decrease in force, intensity, or vitality.