Adjectives & Evaluations

Introduction

N1 description relies on precision. The words in this chapter help you talk about refinement, severity, ambiguity, excess, and evaluation with the kind of nuance that appears in literary writing, criticism, and mature conversation.

Instead of relying on broad everyday adjectives, you begin to choose language that signals stance, register, and the speaker's judgement. That shift is a major part of sounding advanced in Japanese.

Themes

All JLPT N1 Vocabulary in This Chapter (299)

1. あからさま あからさま Obvious; blatant; frank; open. Describes something plainly visible or candidly expressed without disguise or pretence.
2. あくどい あくどい Unscrupulous; crafty; gaudy; garish. Describes either morally questionable cunning or visually excessive gaudiness.
3. あっけない あっけない Anticlimactic; too brief; unsatisfying. Describes something that ends or concludes far too quickly, leaving one feeling deflated.
4. あどけない あどけない Innocent; childlike; naive; artless. Describes a person or expression that is purely innocent and free from worldly experience.
5. 甘酸っぱい あまずっぱい Bittersweet; sweet and sour; nostalgic. Describes a complex experience blending sweetness with sharpness, especially the ache of cherishe...
6. 危うい あやうい Dangerous; precarious; on the verge of; barely safe. Describes a situation teetering on the edge of disaster or something that narrowly o...
7. 荒々しい あらあらしい Rough; wild; violent; fierce; rugged. Describes intensely powerful, untamed force in nature or human behaviour.
8. 粗い あらい Rough; coarse; crude; harsh. Describes texture, quality, or resolution that lacks refinement or smoothness.
9. 有り触れた ありふれた Common; ordinary; trite; run-of-the-mill. Describes something encountered so frequently that it has become unremarkable or clichéd.
10. いかがわしい いかがわしい Dubious; questionable; shady; indecent. Describes something or someone that arouses suspicion or moral unease.
11. 厳めしい いかめしい Stern; imposing; solemn; formidable. Describes a forbidding, commanding presence or appearance that inspires awe or respect.
12. 意固地 いこじ Stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded. Describes someone who refuses to change their position out of ego rather than principle.
13. 勇ましい いさましい Brave; gallant; valiant; bold; spirited. Describes courageous, heroic behaviour or a bold, vigorous appearance.
14. いじらしい いじらしい Touching; endearing; pitiable; plucky despite hardship. Describes someone whose innocent struggle is deeply moving to the observer.
15. 意地悪い いじわるい Mean; spiteful; nasty; malicious. Describes someone who deliberately causes discomfort or distress to others.
16. 痛々しい いたいたしい Pitiful; pathetic; painful to witness. Describes something so visibly distressing that the observer shares in the suffering.
17. いとおしい いとおしい Dear; precious; lovable; tenderly beloved. Describes an intense, aching tenderness for someone cherished.
18. いぶかしい いぶかしい Suspicious; dubious; puzzling; questionable. Describes a feeling of unease or doubt about something that does not add up.
19. 忌まわしい いまわしい Detestable; abominable; ominous; repulsive. Describes something deeply abhorrent, cursed, or associated with shame and ill fortune.
20. 色褪せた いろあせた Faded; discoloured; stale; outdated. Describes something that has lost its original vibrancy, freshness, or relevance.
21. 陰湿 いんしつ Insidious; underhanded; malicious; persistently harmful. Describes behaviour that operates covertly and is difficult to confront directly.
22. 初々しい ういういしい Fresh; innocent; youthful; naive. Describes someone or something radiating the charm of first experience and unspoiled newness.
23. 胡散臭い うさんくさい Suspicious; shady; dubious; fishy. Describes an instinctive, gut-level distrust of a person, situation, or claim.
24. 薄汚い うすきたない Grimy; grubby; squalid; shabby. Describes something mildly but pervasively dirty or unkempt in a way that is off-putting.
25. 薄気味悪い うすきみわるい Creepy; eerie; unsettling; mildly disturbing. Describes a vague, ambient sense of dread that is hard to pin down.
26. 奔放 ほんぽう Free; uninhibited; unrestrained; wild. Describes someone or something that behaves freely without being bound by convention or rules.
27. 朴訥 ぼくとつ Honest; simple; unsophisticated; artless. Describes a person who is unpretentious, plain-spoken, and sincere without being eloquent.
28. 禍々しい まがまがしい Ominous; sinister; unlucky; ill-omened. Describes something that radiates evil or misfortune, inducing a sense of dread.
29. 真っ当 まっとう Proper; decent; honest; straight. Describes behaviour, methods, or people that are legitimate, upright, and socially acceptable.
30. 目映い まばゆい Dazzling; blinding; radiant; brilliant. Describes a light or beauty so intense it is almost too much to look at directly.
31. 見苦しい みぐるしい Unsightly; ugly; shameful; unbecoming. Describes an appearance or behaviour that is embarrassing or offensive to witness.
32. みっともない みっともない Shameful; unsightly; disgraceful; indecent. Describes behaviour or appearance that is embarrassing and unworthy of respect.
33. むごい むごい Cruel; brutal; merciless; terrible. Describes an act, situation, or person that is shockingly harsh or devoid of compassion.
34. むさ苦しい むさくるしい Dirty-looking; squalid; slovenly; unkempt. Describes a person or place that is messy, unwashed, and visually unpleasant.
35. むずがゆい むずがゆい Itchy; ticklish; fidgety; restless. Describes an uncomfortable sensation — either physical itching or psychological restlessness that is ...
36. 無造作 むぞうさ Careless; casual; nonchalant; offhand. Describes doing something without fuss, deliberation, or effort — sometimes admirably effortless, ...
37. 無謀 むぼう Reckless; rash; foolhardy; imprudent. Describes acting without adequate forethought, often in the face of obvious danger or impossibility.
38. 目敏い めざとい Sharp-eyed; keen-eyed; quick to notice. Describes someone who spots things quickly and misses nothing, especially good deals, opportuniti...
39. 目障り めざわり Eyesore; unpleasant to look at; offensive to the eye. Describes something visually jarring or bothersome that one wishes were not in sight.
40. めでたい めでたい Auspicious; happy; joyous; celebratory. Also used ironically to mean naive or simple-minded.
41. 目ぼしい めぼしい Noteworthy; outstanding; promising; likely. Describes something that catches the eye as being of particular value or interest.
42. 目まぐるしい めまぐるしい Dizzying; bewildering; hectic; rapidly changing. Describes a pace or sequence of events so fast that one can barely keep up.
43. めんどい めんどい Bothersome; tedious; annoying; a pain. Informal contraction expressing that something requires more effort than one wants to give.
44. 毛頭ない もうとうない Not in the least; not at all; absolutely not. An emphatic negation expressing that something is entirely absent or not the case.
45. もったいない もったいない Wasteful; too good to waste; more than one deserves; a shame to throw away. Expresses regret at waste or the sense that something preciou...
46. もっともらしい もっともらしい Plausible; specious; seemingly reasonable; having the appearance of being correct.
47. もどかしい もどかしい Frustrating; tantalising; impatient; irritating. Describes the feeling of being held back or unable to act as quickly or freely as one wi...
48. 物腰柔らか ものごしやわらか Soft-mannered; gentle in demeanour; gracious; mild in bearing. Describes someone whose manner and way of carrying themselves is calm, gen...
49. 物寂しい ものさびしい Lonely; forlorn; desolate; melancholy. Describes a quiet, lingering sadness often evoked by emptiness, solitude, or the passage of time.
50. 物足りない ものたりない Unsatisfying; inadequate; not enough; lacking something. Describes the feeling that something falls short of expectation or leaves one wa...
51. 薄暗い うすぐらい Dim; dusky; gloomy; murky. Describes lighting that is faint or insufficient, often creating an eerie or melancholy atmosphere.
52. うっかりした うっかりした Careless; absent-minded; inadvertent. Describes a lapse in attention or a mistake made through inattention rather than malice.
53. 鬱蒼 うっそう Dense; thick; overgrown; luxuriant. Describes vegetation that has grown so thickly it blocks light or creates a sense of enclosure.
54. 鬱陶しい うっとうしい Gloomy; depressing; annoying; oppressively bothersome. Used for weather, situations, or people that weigh on the spirit.
55. 鬱々しい うつうつしい Gloomy; depressed; melancholy; dismal. Describes a deep, lingering state of low spirits or a persistently oppressive mood.
56. 疎い うとい Ignorant of; unfamiliar with; out of touch with. Describes a lack of knowledge or connection in a particular domain.
57. うやうやしい うやうやしい Respectful; reverential; deferential. Describes an exaggeratedly humble or formal manner of address or behaviour.
58. うら寂しい うらさびしい Forlorn; faintly lonely; quietly desolate. Describes a gentle, understated sadness tied to emptiness or solitude.
59. 浮ついた うわついた Frivolous; flighty; superficial; giddy. Describes a person or attitude that lacks substance or seriousness.
60. うんざりした うんざりした Fed up; sick and tired; thoroughly disgusted. Describes a state of exhausted exasperation with something repeated or prolonged.
61. えげつない えげつない Dirty; unfair; ruthless; vulgar. Describes behaviour, language, or tactics that are shockingly unscrupulous or crude.
62. 大袈裟 おおげさ Exaggerated; overdone; bombastic; grandiose. Describes a reaction, claim, or expression that is blown out of proportion.
63. 雄々しい おおしい Brave; heroic; manly; bold. Describes a dignified, courageous bearing or spirit that commands respect.
64. 奥深い おくぶかい Profound; deep; meaningful; recondite. Describes something that rewards deeper engagement and resists full comprehension.
65. 奥ゆかしい おくゆかしい Refined; tastefully modest; gracefully reticent. Describes a cultivated restraint that reveals good breeding without ostentation.
66. おこがましい おこがましい Presumptuous; audacious; impudent. Describes overstepping one's station or speaking beyond one's qualifications.
67. 惜しい おしい Regrettable; a near miss; too good to waste. Used when something falls just short of success or when something valuable is lost.
68. おぞましい おぞましい Disgusting; repulsive; abhorrent; ghastly. Describes something that provokes deep revulsion or moral horror.
69. おっとりした おっとりした Calm; composed; easygoing; gently unhurried. Describes a placid, unflappable temperament that moves at its own pace.
70. おどおどした おどおどした Timid; nervous; fidgety; ill at ease. Describes visibly anxious, skittish behaviour born of fear or lack of confidence.
71. おどろおどろしい おどろおどろしい Eerie; gruesome; ghastly; hair-raising. Describes something that evokes dread or horror through its ominous, uncanny quality.
72. おぼつかない おぼつかない Uncertain; unsteady; unreliable; doubtful. Describes something that inspires little confidence because of its wavering, shaky quality.
73. 覚束ない おぼつかない Doubtful; uncertain; unreliable; shaky. The kanji-written form of おぼつかない, emphasising dubious reliability or precarious footing.
74. 思い切った おもいきった Bold; daring; drastic; decisive. Describes an action or decision that goes further than expected or requires significant courage.
75. 重々しい おもおもしい Grave; solemn; dignified; ponderous. Describes a bearing, tone, or atmosphere of weighty seriousness and authority.
76. 物々しい ものものしい Imposing; grand; exaggerated; ominous. Describes an atmosphere or display that feels unnecessarily grand, menacing, or overdone.
77. 悶々 もんもん Anguished; tormented; troubled; agitated. Describes an inner state of painful, unresolved distress.
78. やかましい やかましい Noisy; loud; strict; fussy; particular. Applies to both physical noise and to people who are excessively demanding or critical.
79. 厄介 やっかい Troublesome; burdensome; annoying; difficult. Describes people, situations, or tasks that cause unnecessary difficulty or impose on others.
80. 野暮 やぼ Boorish; unrefined; tactless; gauche. Describes someone who lacks social grace, wit, or aesthetic sensibility.
81. やましい やましい Guilty; having a guilty conscience; shady. Describes a feeling of inner unease caused by doing something one knows to be wrong.
82. やり手 やりて Go-getter; capable person; shrewd operator. Refers to someone who is exceptionally skilled, driven, and effective at achieving results.
83. やるせない やるせない Helpless; miserable; wretched; disconsolate. Describes an overwhelming feeling of resignation and sorrow when nothing can be done to chan...
84. 由緒ある ゆいしょある Historic; venerable; of distinguished lineage. Describes something that carries a long, respected, or illustrious history.
85. 有能 ゆうのう Capable; competent; talented; able. Describes a person who possesses the skills and ability to perform their role well.
86. 優美 ゆうび Elegant; graceful; beautiful; exquisite. Describes beauty characterised by refined grace and aesthetic sensitivity.
87. 床しい ゆかしい Refined; graceful; attractive; yearning to see or know. Describes something that evokes deep aesthetic appreciation or nostalgic longing.
88. 容赦ない ようしゃない Merciless; relentless; unforgiving. Describes something that shows no leniency or compassion.
89. 幼稚 ようち Childish; infantile; immature; naive. Describes behaviour, thinking, or expression that is underdeveloped or inappropriate for one's age.
90. よそよそしい よそよそしい Distant; cold; aloof; standoffish. Describes behaviour that maintains an awkward, deliberate distance — as if treating a familiar person ...
91. 喜ばしい よろこばしい Delightful; joyful; auspicious. Describes something that warrants heartfelt celebration or is a cause for genuine rejoicing.
92. よろしくない よろしくない Not good; improper; unacceptable; inadvisable. A polite but firm way of saying that something is inappropriate or should not be done.
93. 理不尽 りふじん Unreasonable; irrational; absurd; unjust. Describes situations or demands that violate logic, fairness, or basic decency.
94. 凛々しい りりしい Dignified; gallant; imposing; valiant. Describes a bearing or appearance that radiates composed courage and nobility.
95. 怜悧 れいり Clever; sharp; intelligent; astute. Describes an acute, perceptive intelligence that quickly grasps complex situations.
96. 歴然 れきぜん Clear; obvious; evident; unmistakable. Describes something so plainly visible or apparent that no reasonable doubt remains.
97. 廉価 れんか Low-priced; inexpensive; cheap. Describes goods or services offered at a reduced or modest price.
98. 若々しい わかわかしい Youthful; young-looking; fresh; vibrant. Describes someone or something that radiates the energy and vitality of youth, regardless of age.
99. 侘しい わびしい Lonely; desolate; dreary; wretched. Describes a profound, aching loneliness or desolation — a feeling of bleak isolation.
100. わびしい わびしい Lonely; dreary; wretched; miserable. The everyday hiragana form expressing a bleak, downcast feeling of loneliness or desolation.
101. 重苦しい おもくるしい Oppressive; heavy and gloomy; stifling. Describes an atmosphere, mood, or feeling that weighs one down with dark, suffocating heaviness.
102. 甲斐ある かいある Worthwhile; rewarding; meaningful. Describes an effort or action that produces satisfying, tangible results justifying the hardship endured.
103. 快活 かいかつ Cheerful; lively; vivacious; spirited. Describes a bright, energetic personality or demeanour that enlivens social settings.
104. 甲斐甲斐しい かいがいしい Diligent and devoted; industrious in caring for others; assiduous. Describes someone who works earnestly and selflessly for another perso...
105. 果敢 かかん Bold; daring; courageous; resolute. Describes decisive, fearless action carried through without hesitation in the face of difficulty or d...
106. 限りない かぎりない Limitless; endless; boundless; infinite. Describes something that has no discernible end or boundary, often used in emotional and poetic ...
107. 角張った かくばった Angular; square; stiff; overly formal. Describes shapes with sharp corners, or a manner and speech that is needlessly rigid and lacks war...
108. 過酷 かこく Severe; harsh; cruel; rigorous. Describes conditions, treatment, or circumstances that are extremely demanding, merciless, or beyond what...
109. かすか かすか Faint; slight; dim; vague; subtle. Describes something barely perceptible — a sound, light, smell, or memory on the very threshold of awa...
110. 頑な かたくな Obstinate; stubborn; unyielding; inflexible. Describes a mindset or attitude that is rigidly fixed and resistant to persuasion or change.
111. かたじけない かたじけない Deeply grateful; profoundly obliged; unworthy of another's kindness. An archaic expression of gratitude so intense the speaker feels humb...
112. 格好いい かっこういい Cool; attractive; stylish; impressive. Describes someone or something that looks or acts in a way that commands admiration — in appearanc...
113. 可憐 かれん Lovely; sweet; innocent; endearingly fragile. Describes a person or thing that is charming precisely because of its delicacy, evoking bot...
114. 可憐な かれんな Lovely yet pitiful; touchingly innocent; sweet and vulnerable. Emphasises the aspect of gentle sorrow and fragility that makes something ...
115. 渇いた かわいた Dry; parched; thirsty. Describes a state of intense dryness or thirst — physical or metaphorical — where moisture or fulfilment is urgent...
116. 甲高い かんだかい Shrill; high-pitched; piercing. Describes a voice or sound that is notably high and sharp — often to an attention-grabbing or grating deg...
117. かんばしい かんばしい Fragrant; sweet-smelling; favourable; auspicious. In the positive sense, describes a pleasant aroma; in the figurative (often negative) s...
118. 気丈 きじょう Brave; stout-hearted; strong-willed; mentally resilient. Describes someone who faces hardship with quiet inner strength and composed dign...
119. 奇怪 きっかい Strange; bizarre; mysterious; grotesque. Describes something deeply unsettling or incomprehensibly odd, beyond mere strangeness into the ...
120. 木で鼻を括る きではなをくくる To respond in a blunt, curt, or coldly dismissive manner. Describes someone who treats a genuine request or approach with indifferent con...
121. きな臭い きなくさい Smelling of something burning; suspicious; having the ominous whiff of danger or imminent conflict. Both literal and figurative senses ar...
122. 希薄 きはく Thin; dilute; sparse; weak; faint. Describes concentration, density, or intensity that is insufficiently strong — whether in a physical m...
123. 奇抜 きばつ Eccentric; novel; unconventional; strikingly original. Describes ideas, designs, or behaviour that are unusually creative and far outside...
124. 気まずい きまずい Awkward; uncomfortable; strained. Describes the tense, unnatural atmosphere between people when something has gone wrong or remains unres...
125. 興ざめ きょうざめ Anticlimax; mood-killer; something that abruptly deflates enthusiasm or spoils the atmosphere. Can describe both an event and the resulti...
126. 凶暴 きょうぼう Ferocious; brutal; savage; violent. Describes a dangerously aggressive nature in people, animals, or behaviour.
127. 強烈 きょうれつ Intense; strong; powerful; overwhelming. Used to describe a stimulus, impression, or force that is difficult to ignore or resist.
128. 際立った きわだった Conspicuous; striking; outstanding; remarkable. Used attributively before nouns to describe something that stands out clearly from its su...
129. 際どい きわどい Risky; borderline; close; narrow; risqué. Describes a situation or content that is right at the edge of acceptability, safety, or success.
130. ぎくしゃくした ぎくしゃくした Strained; awkward; jerky; stilted. Describes relationships, movements, or interactions that lack smoothness or naturalness.
131. ぎこちない ぎこちない Awkward; stiff; clumsy; unnatural. Describes behaviour, speech, or movement that lacks ease and fluency.
132. 口惜しい くちおしい Vexing; frustrating; mortifying. Expresses the feeling of bitter regret at a near-miss or outcome one cannot accept.
133. 口汚い くちぎたない Foul-mouthed; abusive; vulgar in speech. Describes a person or manner of speaking that uses crude, offensive, or insulting language.
134. 口さがない くちさがない Gossipy; sharp-tongued; fond of spreading malicious talk. Describes someone who talks carelessly or critically about others without restr...
135. 口幅ったい くちはばったい Presumptuous; impudent; bold in speech. Describes saying something beyond one's station or speaking with more confidence than one's posit...
136. くどい くどい Verbose; repetitive; long-winded; overly insistent; gaudy or heavy (of taste or colour). Describes excess in speech, flavour, or visual d...
137. 軽薄 けいはく Frivolous; flippant; shallow; superficial. Describes a person or attitude that lacks seriousness, depth, or sincerity.
138. 軽妙 けいみょう Light and witty; nimble; deft; elegantly clever. Describes expression, performance, or style that is both light-hearted and skillfully ex...
139. 稀有 けう Rare; uncommon; extraordinary; unique. Describes something or someone that exists only very rarely and is therefore especially valuable o...
140. 気高い けだかい Noble; lofty; sublime; dignified. Describes a person, spirit, or bearing that radiates innate dignity and moral elevation.
141. 気だるい けだるい Languid; listless; sluggish; weary. Describes a feeling of heaviness and low energy, often from fatigue, illness, or oppressive weather.
142. 健気 けなげ Admirable; brave; gallant; plucky. Describes someone — especially a child, woman, or person in a difficult situation — who faces hardship...
143. 険しい けわしい Steep; rugged; harsh; stern; grim. Describes terrain that is physically precipitous, or an expression or situation that is severe and for...
144. 顕著 けんちょ Remarkable; conspicuous; notable; striking. Describes a difference, trend, or result that is clearly and undeniably apparent.
145. 小粋 こいき Smart; stylish; chic; tasteful. Describes a person or thing that has a refined, slightly sophisticated elegance — particularly in the und...
146. 煌々とした こうこうとした Brightly lit; brilliantly glowing; resplendent. Describes light that is intense, clear, and luminous — whether from the moon, stage light...
147. 小うるさい こうるさい Nagging; fussy; fastidious; fault-finding. Describes someone who is persistently picky about minor details or constantly finding fault.
148. 小気味よい こきみよい Satisfying; pleasing; gratifying; smartly enjoyable. Describes something that gives a clean, crisp sense of satisfaction — a witty comeba...
149. 心強い こころづよい Reassuring; encouraging; heartening. Describes the feeling of confidence and security that comes from having reliable support.
150. 心憎い こころにくい Admirably clever; exquisitely well done; impressively accomplished. Describes something done with such skill that one feels almost enviou...
151. 心許ない こころもとない Unreliable; uncertain; anxious; uneasy. Describes a nagging sense of insecurity about something or someone that seems insufficient or unt...
152. 小癪 こしゃく Impudent; cheeky; annoying; saucy. Used to describe someone who acts above their station or behaves in an irritatingly presumptuous way.
153. 滑稽 こっけい Funny; comical; ridiculous; absurd. Refers to something that is laughable, either intentionally amusing or unintentionally ridiculous.
154. 殊更 ことさら Deliberately; particularly; especially; intentionally. Indicates that something is done on purpose or with special emphasis, often implyi...
155. 小憎らしい こにくらしい Annoyingly cheeky; provoking; impudent in a way that is difficult to ignore. Describes someone whose boldness or sharpness is irritating ...
156. 小回りが利く こまわりがきく Agile; manoeuvrable; flexible; nimble. Describes the ability to respond quickly and efficiently in tight or rapidly changing situations.
157. 込み入った こみいった Complicated; intricate; involved; complex. Describes a situation, problem, or relationship with many interlocking elements that make it h...
158. 剛毅 ごうき Fortitude; bravery; stout-heartedness. Refers to a firm, unyielding strength of character that does not waver in the face of hardship.
159. 惨憺 さんたん Miserable; wretched; tragic; disastrous. Describes a state of utter ruin or devastation, either physical or emotional.
160. 酸鼻 さんび Horrible; atrocious; gruesome; heart-rending. Describes a scene or situation so distressing that it affects one physically and emotionally.
161. 残忍 ざんにん Cruel; brutal; merciless; atrocious. Describes a person or act showing a complete absence of compassion, marked by deliberate harshness.
162. 執拗 しつよう Persistent; tenacious; obstinate; relentless. Describes a quality of doggedly continuing an action or attitude despite resistance or disc...
163. 忍びない しのびない Unbearable; intolerable; hard to endure. Used to express that one cannot bring oneself to do or witness something, out of compassion or s...
164. 渋い しぶい Astringent (of taste); subdued and refined (of appearance or style); reluctant; cool in an understated way.
165. しぶとい しぶとい Tenacious; persistent; stubborn; tough. Describes someone who refuses to give up or be defeated, often despite enormous odds.
166. しみったれた しみったれた Stingy; miserly; mean; tightfisted. Describes someone excessively reluctant to spend money or share resources, in a way that seems petty ...
167. 峻烈 しゅんれつ Severe; harsh; rigorous; stern. Describes a quality of sharp, uncompromising intensity — in criticism, punishment, or demands.
168. 尚早 しょうそう Premature; hasty; too early. Describes an action or decision taken before the appropriate time or conditions are in place.
169. 白々しい しらじらしい Barefaced; shameless; transparent. Describes an excuse, lie, or attitude that is so obviously insincere it is almost insulting to the lis...
170. 辛辣 しんらつ Biting; scathing; harsh; acerbic. Describes criticism or words that are sharp, cutting, and difficult to dismiss.
171. 純粋 じゅんすい Pure; genuine; unmixed; unadulterated. Describes something or someone free from impurities, ulterior motives, or complicating elements.
172. 饒舌 じょうぜつ Talkative; loquacious; garrulous; voluble. Describes a tendency to talk a great deal, often more than is necessary or welcome.
173. 崇高 すうこう Sublime; lofty; noble; exalted. Describes something elevated in moral worth, beauty, or aspiration — inspiring reverence or awe.
174. 清々しい すがすがしい Refreshing; brisk; invigorating; clean. Describes a pleasant sensation of freshness or clarity, both physical and emotional.
175. 素早い すばやい Quick; agile; nimble; swift; prompt. Describes a quality of moving or acting with impressive speed and efficiency.
176. 図々しい ずうずうしい Impudent; shameless; brazen; cheeky. Describes a person who acts without a sense of shame or social restraint, pushing forward with self-...
177. 図太い ずぶとい Bold; thick-skinned; brazen; impervious to embarrassment. Describes a person who remains unshaken by criticism, social pressure, or humil...
178. ずぶ濡れ ずぶぬれ Soaking wet; completely drenched; dripping wet. Describes a state of being saturated with water from head to toe.
179. ずるい ずるい Sly; cunning; unfair; sneaky. Describes a person or action that gains advantage through dishonest or self-serving means at others' expense.
180. 精悍 せいかん Tough; spirited; sharp-featured; keenly focused. Describes a face or bearing that conveys fierce determination, alertness, and vitality.
181. 精緻 せいち Precise; meticulous; elaborate; finely detailed. Describes work, analysis, or craftsmanship executed with exceptional care and exactitude.
182. 清廉 せいれん Upright; incorruptible; clean-handed; morally pure. Describes a person who is completely free from self-interest, bribery, or moral corru...
183. 鮮烈 せんれつ Vivid; striking; brilliant; leaving a powerful impression. Describes something so intense and clear that it burns itself indelibly into m...
184. 絶妙 ぜつみょう Exquisite; supremely skilful; perfectly timed; masterly. Describes something executed with such precision or skill that it seems almost i...
185. 荘厳 そうごん Solemn; majestic; awe-inspiring; sublime. Describes an atmosphere, structure, or moment that inspires deep reverence and awe.
186. 壮絶 そうぜつ Heroic and overwhelming; fierce; desperately intense; sublimely extreme. Describes a struggle or ordeal so extreme as to inspire awe.
187. 騒々しい そうぞうしい Noisy; boisterous; clamorous; rowdy. Describes an environment or person producing excessive, disruptive noise or commotion.
188. 聡明 そうめい Wise; intelligent; sagacious; keenly perceptive. Describes a person of exceptional intelligence combined with sound judgement and insight.
189. 壮麗 そうれい Magnificent; splendid; majestic; grandly beautiful. Describes something of imposing grandeur and beauty, typically architecture, nature, ...
190. 素知らぬ そしらぬ Feigning ignorance; pretending not to know; acting as if completely unaware. Used to describe a deliberately false show of innocence.
191. 空恐ろしい そらおそろしい Vaguely frightening; eerie; uncannily dreadful. Describes an intangible, diffuse sense of dread—a fear with no clearly identifiable source.
192. 空々しい そらぞらしい Transparently false; obviously feigned; blatantly insincere; barefaced. Describes behaviour or speech that is clearly fake despite a pret...
193. 俗っぽい ぞくっぽい Vulgar; common; lowbrow; unrefined. Describes something lacking in taste, elegance, or cultural distinction.
194. 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...
195. 怠惰 たいだ Laziness; idleness; sloth; indolence. Describes a habitual disposition toward inactivity and avoidance of effort or responsibility.
196. 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.
197. 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 ...
198. 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...
199. 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...
200. 端的 たんてき Frank; direct; concise; to the point. Describes communication or expression that is brief, clear, and unambiguous.
201. 妥当な だとうな Appropriate; proper; reasonable; valid. Describes something fitting, well-justified, or logically sound given the circumstances.
202. 血生臭い ちなまぐさい Bloody; smelling of blood; bloodthirsty; gory. Describes something that reeks of violence or carries the stench of carnage.
203. 血眼 ちまなこ Bloodshot eyes; a frantic or desperate state of eager, obsessive pursuit. Used to describe someone driven by intense desperation or fixat...
204. 致命的 ちめいてきな Fatal; lethal; critical; devastating. Describes a flaw, blow, or weakness severe enough to cause irreparable or total failure.
205. 忠実な ちゅうじつな Faithful; loyal; devoted; true. Describes unwavering dedication to a person, cause, principle, or original source.
206. 陳腐 ちんぷ Stale; hackneyed; trite; banal. Describes something overused, clichéd, or lacking in originality and freshness.
207. 痛快 つうかい Thrilling; exhilarating; deeply satisfying. Describes a moment or experience that delivers intense pleasure or cathartic release.
208. 通俗 つうぞく Popular; common; lowbrow; vulgar. Describes something accessible to the masses but lacking in intellectual sophistication or artistic depth.
209. 痛烈 つうれつ Bitter; scathing; sharp; severe. Describes criticism, attacks, or remarks that are intensely forceful and cutting.
210. 慎ましい つつましい Modest; humble; reserved; frugal. Describes a person or lifestyle of restrained, unassuming character that avoids extravagance.
211. つましい つましい Frugal; economical; thrifty; unpretentious. Describes someone living simply and without excess, often out of necessity or principle.
212. 艶やか つややかな Glossy; lustrous; glamorous; alluring. Describes a rich, shiny beauty or an elegant, sensual charm that draws the eye.
213. つれない つれない Cold; indifferent; heartless; unkind. Describes someone who responds with coldness or dismissiveness to another person's feelings or adva...
214. 手厚い てあつい Warm; cordial; generous; hospitable. Describes care, support, or hospitality given with great thoughtfulness and abundance.
215. 手荒い てあらい Rough; harsh; violent; crude. Describes actions or handling that are reckless, unnecessarily forceful, or brutishly direct.
216. 手堅い てがたい Solid; steady; reliable; safe; conservative. Describes an approach, method, or person that is cautious, dependable, and free from unneces...
217. 手軽 てがる Easy; simple; handy; convenient. Describes something that requires little effort, cost, or preparation to use or accomplish.
218. 手際よい てぎわよい Skilful; efficient; deft; adroit. Describes someone who handles tasks with impressive competence, speed, and precision.
219. 手応え てごたえ Response; reaction; resistance; feedback. The tangible sense of effect or result you feel when engaging with a task, person, or physical ...
220. 手ごろな てごろな Moderate; reasonable; affordable; handy. Describes something conveniently sized, priced, or suited to one's needs without being excessive.
221. 手強い てごわい Tough; formidable; hard to beat; stubborn. Describes an opponent, task, or problem that resists easy resolution and demands serious effort.
222. 手狭 てぜま Narrow; cramped; too small; confined. Describes a space that is insufficient for its intended purpose or for the number of people using it.
223. 手っ取り早い てっとりばやい Quick; easy; the most straightforward method. Describes the fastest or most efficient way to accomplish something without unnecessary steps.
224. 手ぬるい てぬるい Lenient; lax; half-hearted; lukewarm. Describes a response or measure that is insufficiently strict, decisive, or thorough.
225. 天真爛漫 てんしんらんまん Innocent; naive; artless; ingenuous. Describes a spontaneous, uninhibited cheerfulness free from pretence or social calculation.
226. てんやわんや てんやわんや Chaotic; in utter pandemonium; hectic to the point of complete disorder. Describes a state where everyone is scrambling in confusion with...
227. とてつもない とてつもない Extraordinary; outrageous; tremendous. Describes something that is far beyond normal expectations or comprehension, whether in scale, sev...
228. 途方もない とほうもない Preposterous; outrageous; wildly excessive. Describes something that is completely beyond reason or any normal measure of expectation.
229. とりとめのない とりとめのない Rambling; aimless; incoherent; disjointed. Describes speech, writing, or thought that wanders without focus or any clear conclusion.
230. 獰猛 どうもう Fierce; ferocious; savage; brutally aggressive. Describes a person or animal that is violently aggressive and untameable.
231. 毒気 どくけ Venom; malice; toxic quality. Refers to literal poison and metaphorically to a person's mean-spirited or spiteful attitude.
232. 毒々しい どくどくしい Gaudy; garish; lurid; venomous-looking. Describes something that appears poisonous, unnaturally vivid, or offensively showy in a way that...
233. 貪欲 どんよく Greedy; avaricious; voracious. Describes an excessive, insatiable desire for wealth, power, knowledge, or achievement.
234. 等閑 なおざり Negligent; perfunctory; half-hearted. Describes a careless or inattentive approach to something that deserves proper care and attention.
235. 何食わぬ顔 なにくわぬかお A feigned expression of innocence; a nonchalant face that conceals guilt or knowledge. Used when someone acts as if nothing has happened ...
236. 何気ない なにげない Casual; nonchalant; offhand; unintentional. Describes an action or remark made without apparent deliberate intent or special significance.
237. 生意気 なまいき Cheeky; impudent; cocky; presumptuous. Describes a person, especially a younger or lower-ranked one, who behaves arrogantly beyond their ...
238. 生臭い なまぐさい Fishy; smelling of raw meat or fish. Also used metaphorically to describe a Buddhist priest who indulges in worldly desires, or a situati...
239. 生々しい なまなましい Vivid; raw; graphic; disturbingly realistic. Describes something that feels uncomfortably fresh, immediate, or unprocessed — especially t...
240. 生温い なまぬるい Lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted. Describes something neither hot nor cold, and metaphorically, an attitude or response that lacks convictio...
241. 生半可 なまはんか Half-hearted; superficial; amateurish; inadequate. Describes an effort or level of knowledge that is incomplete and not taken seriously e...
242. なまめかしい なまめかしい Alluring; seductive; sensually charming. Describes a person or manner that has an irresistible, bewitching appeal, often with a hint of e...
243. 憎たらしい にくたらしい Hateful; detestable; infuriating; odious. Describes a person or behaviour that provokes intense dislike or irritation, often to an unreas...
244. 似つかわしい につかわしい Befitting; becoming; appropriate; well-suited. Describes something that fits naturally and suitably with a particular person, occasion, o...
245. 鈍い にぶい Dull; blunt; slow; obtuse. Describes a blade that is not sharp, a person who is slow to understand, senses that are weak, or movements th...
246. にべもない にべもない Blunt; curt; flat-out. Describes a response or refusal that is given without any warmth, softening, or consideration.
247. 如実 にょじつ Vividly; realistically; faithfully; true to life. Describes something depicted or revealed in a strikingly clear and undeniably accurate ...
248. ぬかりない ぬかりない Vigilant; thorough; leaving nothing to chance. Describes someone who makes no mistakes and takes care of every detail without oversight.
249. ぬるい ぬるい Lukewarm; tepid; lenient; lax. Describes water or food that is unpleasantly warm, and metaphorically, rules or people that are insufficie...
250. 寝覚めが悪い ねざめがわるい Unable to sleep with a clear conscience; haunted by guilt; troubled by a bad feeling about something one has done or failed to do.
251. 根強い ねづよい Deep-rooted; firmly established; persistent. Describes something so entrenched that it resists change or removal.
252. 粘り強い ねばりづよい Tenacious; persistent; persevering. Describes the quality of not giving up despite obstacles or repeated setbacks.
253. 根深い ねぶかい Deep-rooted; ingrained; deep-seated. Used for problems, prejudices, or conflicts that have become embedded over a long period.
254. 根も葉もない ねもはもない Groundless; baseless; unfounded. Describes a claim, rumour, or accusation that has absolutely no factual basis.
255. 念入り ねんいり Careful; meticulous; thorough; elaborate. Describes an action carried out with great attention to detail and care.
256. 能天気 のうてんき Carefree; happy-go-lucky; thoughtless. Describes someone blithely unconcerned with problems or consequences.
257. のっぴきならない のっぴきならない Unavoidable; inescapable; in a tight spot. Describes a situation from which one cannot retreat or extricate oneself.
258. のどか のどか Tranquil; calm; peaceful; idyllic. Describes a scene or atmosphere of unhurried, gentle serenity.
259. 呑気 のんき Carefree; easygoing; optimistic; nonchalant. Describes a relaxed, unhurried disposition that does not worry much.
260. 儚い はかない Fleeting; transient; ephemeral; vain. Describes something beautiful or meaningful that is destined to disappear quickly.
261. 歯がゆい はがゆい Frustrating; irritating; tantalising. Describes the feeling of watching something go wrong when you are powerless to intervene, or of bei...
262. はしたない はしたない Improper; unbecoming; indecent; vulgar. Describes behaviour or language that violates social propriety or dignity.
263. はつらつ はつらつ Lively; vigorous; vivacious; spirited. Describes someone radiating energy, vitality, and cheerful vigour.
264. 華々しい はなばなしい Brilliant; spectacular; splendid; glorious. Describes an achievement, debut, or moment of remarkable distinction and brilliance.
265. 腹黒い はらぐろい Scheming; wicked; black-hearted; malicious. Describes someone who conceals sinister or self-serving intentions beneath a pleasant exterior.
266. 腹立たしい はらだたしい Irritating; infuriating; provoking; maddening. Describes something that makes one feel deeply angry or exasperated.
267. 晴れやか はれやか Bright; radiant; cheerful; beaming. Describes a face, mood, or atmosphere that is open, clear, and joyful — like a sunny day after clouds.
268. 半端ない はんぱない Incredible; extraordinary; extreme; no joke. An emphatic colloquial expression meaning something is beyond ordinary measure — intensely so.
269. 馬鹿げた ばかげた Absurd; ridiculous; foolish; silly. Describes something that appears to be the product of stupidity or lack of judgement.
270. 馬鹿らしい ばからしい Absurd; stupid; ridiculous; not worth bothering with. Expresses the judgement that something is too foolish to take seriously.
271. ぱっとしない ぱっとしない Unremarkable; dull; mediocre; unimpressive. Describes something that fails to stand out or make an impression.
272. ひたむき ひたむき Earnest; wholehearted; single-minded; devoted. Describes total, undivided dedication to a goal or task without distraction.
273. 人懐っこい ひとなつっこい Friendly; sociable; amiable; approachable. Describes someone (or an animal) who readily warms to strangers and invites closeness.
274. ひねくれた ひねくれた Twisted; perverse; cynical; warped. Describes a personality or attitude distorted by negativity, contrary thinking, or resentment.
275. ひもじい ひもじい Hungry; starving; famished. Expresses a deep, often pitiable state of hunger, with nuances of deprivation.
276. ひょうきん ひょうきん Funny; comical; clownish. Describes a person or behaviour that is amusingly silly or light-hearted.
277. 敏感 びんかん Sensitive; responsive; susceptible. Describes heightened reaction to physical sensations, emotions, or social stimuli.
278. 風変わり ふうがわり Eccentric; unconventional; quirky. Describes something or someone noticeably different from the norm.
279. 不穏 ふおん Unsettled; ominous; disturbing. Describes a mood, situation, or atmosphere that feels threatening or unstable.
280. 不甲斐ない ふがいない Pathetic; spineless; disappointing; falling short of what is expected of oneself.
281. 不屈 ふくつ Indomitable; unyielding; refusing to be broken or defeated.
282. ふしだら ふしだら Slovenly; dissolute; loose in morals; lacking discipline or self-control.
283. 不遜 ふそん Arrogant; insolent; haughty; lacking the humility expected of one's station.
284. 不敵 ふてき Bold; fearless; dauntless; showing no fear of opponents or adversity.
285. 不憫 ふびん Pitiful; pitiable; deserving of sympathy due to unfortunate circumstances.
286. 不埒 ふらち Outrageous; lawless; scandalous; flagrantly improper or insolent.
287. 古めかしい ふるめかしい Old-fashioned; antiquated; having the feel or appearance of an earlier era.
288. 分厚い ぶあつい Thick; bulky; hefty. Describes something with considerable physical thickness or substance.
289. 不気味 ぶきみ Eerie; uncanny; creepy; producing an unsettling feeling of strangeness or hidden danger.
290. 不器用 ぶきよう Clumsy; unskilled; awkward. Lacking dexterity with hands or finesse in social and emotional situations.
291. 無骨 ぶこつ Crude; rough; rustic; lacking refinement or polish, but not necessarily in a negative way.
292. 不躾 ぶしつけ Rude; ill-mannered; impolite; failing to observe proper etiquette.
293. ぶっきらぼう ぶっきらぼう Curt; blunt; brusque; speaking or acting without warmth or social niceties.
294. 物騒 ぶっそう Dangerous; unsafe; disturbing; threatening to peace or personal safety.
295. 豊潤 ほうじゅん Rich; lush; mellow; abundantly full in flavour, scent, or natural bounty.
296. 放漫 ほうまん Lax; undisciplined; negligent; lacking proper control or restraint, especially in management or finances.
297. 程遠い ほどとおい Far from; a long way off; nowhere near. Describes a wide gap between a current state and a desired one.
298. 微笑ましい ほほえましい Heartwarming; endearing; charming in a way that brings a smile to the face.
299. ほろ苦い ほろにがい Bittersweet; slightly bitter; tinged with melancholy or wistfulness.