お JLPT N3 Vocabulary

Browse 55 JLPT N3 Vocabulary entries for Japanese under お.

Kana お

  1. 汚染 おせん Pollution; contamination. The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
  2. 温暖化 おんだんか Global warming. The gradual increase of the Earth's average surface temperature.
  3. 温帯 おんたい Temperate zone. The climatic region between the tropics and the polar zones.
  4. 応急処置 おうきゅうしょち Emergency measure; first aid; emergency treatment. Immediate temporary care given before professional help arrives.
  5. 補う おぎなう To supplement; to make up for; to compensate. Used when filling a gap or shortage.
  6. 及ぶ およぶ To reach; to extend to; to amount to. Used when an effect, influence, or scope extends to something.
  7. 追う おう To chase; to pursue; to follow. Used for running after something or following a trail.
  8. 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.
  9. 追いつく おいつく To catch up; to overtake. Reaching the same level or position as someone ahead.
  10. 応援 おうえん Support; cheering; encouragement. Actively backing someone through words or actions.
  11. 応じる おうじる To respond; to comply with; to adapt to. Acting in accordance with a request or situation.
  12. 横断 おうだん Crossing. Traveling across something from one side to the other.
  13. 終える おえる To finish; to complete. Bringing a task or activity to its conclusion.
  14. 覆う おおう To cover; to hide; to conceal. Placing something over to protect or hide what is underneath.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 治める おさめる To govern; to manage; to subdue. Exercising authority over a domain or bringing order to a situation.
  18. お辞儀 おじぎ Bow; bowing. A formal greeting or gesture of respect performed by bending the upper body forward.
  19. おしゃべり おしゃべり Chattering; chitchat; a talkative person. Casual conversation or the act of talking a lot.
  20. 恐れる おそれる To fear; to be afraid of. Feeling dread or anxiety about something threatening or dangerous.
  21. 教わる おそわる To be taught; to learn from someone. Receiving instruction or knowledge from another person.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 及ぼす およぼす To exert; to cause; to exercise. Making an influence, effect, or impact reach something.
  27. 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.
  28. 卸す おろす To sell wholesale; to grate vegetables. Selling goods in bulk to retailers or grating food with a grater.
  29. 負う おう To bear; to owe; to take on (responsibility, injury, debt). Carrying a burden on oneself.
  30. 大いに おおいに Greatly; very much; considerably. Emphasises a large degree or significant extent.
  31. 幼い おさない Very young; childish; immature. Describes someone or something characteristic of early childhood.
  32. 恐ろしい おそろしい Terrible; dreadful; frightening. Describes something that inspires fear or is shockingly extreme.
  33. お互い おたがい Each other; mutual; reciprocal. Refers to a shared or two-way relationship between people.
  34. 穏やか おだやか Calm; gentle; mild. Describes a peaceful, undisturbed state of weather, personality, or atmosphere.
  35. 大人しい おとなしい Quiet; docile; well-behaved. Describes someone or something that is calm and obedient.
  36. 主に おもに Mainly; primarily; chiefly. Used to indicate the most significant portion or focus.
  37. 思わず おもわず Unintentionally; involuntarily; without thinking. Describes an action done spontaneously.
  38. およそ およそ About; roughly; approximately. Used to give an estimated number or general idea.
  39. 温暖 おんだん Warm; mild. Describes a pleasantly warm climate or temperature.
  40. 老い おい Old age; aging. Refers to the process or state of growing old.
  41. 王様 おうさま King. The ruler of a kingdom; used in fairy tales, games, and respectful references to royalty.
  42. 大家 おおや Landlord; property owner who rents out housing to tenants.
  43. 丘 おか Hill; elevated ground. A natural rise in the landscape smaller than a mountain.
  44. 男の人 おとこのひと Man; male person. A polite and neutral way to refer to an adult male.
  45. 帯 おび Belt; sash; band. A wide cloth sash worn around the waist with traditional Japanese clothing.
  46. お昼 おひる Lunch; noon; midday. A polite way to refer to the midday meal or time.
  47. オフィス おふぃす Office. A place of work, typically a professional workspace or business location.
  48. お前 おまえ You (informal, singular). A familiar or rough second-person pronoun; also historically a respectful form.
  49. おめでとう おめでとう Congratulations! An expression used to celebrate happy occasions and achievements.
  50. 思い出 おもいで Memories; recollections; reminiscences. Cherished experiences from the past.
  51. 泳ぎ およぎ Swimming. The act or skill of swimming.
  52. 尾 お Tail; end; ridge. The tail of an animal, or the trailing end of something.
  53. 遅れ おくれ Delay; lag; falling behind. The state of being late or behind schedule.
  54. 教え おしえ Teachings; doctrine; lesson. Wisdom or instructions passed down from a teacher, religion, or tradition.
  55. 驚き おどろき Surprise; astonishment; wonder. A feeling of being startled or amazed.