し JLPT N5 Vocabulary

Browse 30 JLPT N5 Vocabulary entries for Japanese under し.

Kana し

  1. 四 し Four; 4. A number with two common readings in Japanese.
  2. 七 しち Seven; 7. A culturally significant number in Japan.
  3. ４月 しがつ April. The fourth month of the year.
  4. ７月 しちがつ July. The seventh month of the year.
  5. 主人 しゅじん Husband; head of a household; proprietor; master. Used to refer to one's own husband or the owner of a business.
  6. 塩 しお Salt. An essential seasoning in Japanese cuisine.
  7. 醤油 しょうゆ Soy sauce. The most iconic Japanese condiment.
  8. 知る しる To know; to be aware of; to learn of; to find out; to discover.
  9. 閉める しめる To close; to shut (a door, window, lid, etc.). A transitive verb paired with 開ける (to open).
  10. 閉まる しまる To be shut; to close (by itself); to be closed. An intransitive verb describing something closing on its own.
  11. 死ぬ しぬ To die; to pass away. The only Japanese verb ending in ぬ that follows regular conjugation.
  12. 新聞 しんぶん Newspaper. A daily or periodical publication containing news, articles, and information.
  13. 写真 しゃしん Photograph; photo; picture. Used broadly for any kind of photographic image.
  14. 試験 しけん Examination; exam; test. A formal assessment of knowledge or ability.
  15. 宿題 しゅくだい Homework; assignment. Work given by a teacher to be completed outside of class.
  16. 質問 しつもん Question; inquiry. Something asked in order to gain information or clarification.
  17. 島 しま Island. A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.
  18. 信号 しんごう Traffic signal; traffic light. Also used more broadly for any kind of signal.
  19. 下 した Below; down; under; beneath. Indicates a lower position.
  20. 静か しずか Quiet; silent; calm; peaceful. Describes a lack of noise or commotion.
  21. 親切 しんせつ Kind; gentle; considerate; friendly. Describes a person who is thoughtful and helpful toward others.
  22. 白い しろい White. Describes the color white in objects, animals, and natural phenomena.
  23. 四角い しかくい Square; rectangular. Describes objects with angular, box-like shapes.
  24. シャツ しゃつ Shirt; undershirt; singlet. Refers to shirts in general, often an undergarment or casual top.
  25. 心配する しんぱいする To worry; to be anxious; to feel concerned about something or someone.
  26. 週 しゅう Week. Used as a counter and in compounds related to weekly time periods.
  27. 種類 しゅるい Kind; type; variety; category; sort. Used to classify or distinguish different types of things.
  28. 趣味 しゅみ Hobby; pastime; interest. Activities done for enjoyment in one's free time.
  29. 将来 しょうらい Future; prospects. The time yet to come, especially regarding one's life path.
  30. 仕事 しごと Work; job; business; task. One's occupation or a piece of work to be done.