Daily Life

Introduction

Even at N3 level, there are important daily life words to master. These terms cover the practical vocabulary of adult life in Japan — from managing household affairs to navigating services and routines.

Small but essential, this chapter fills in gaps that make your everyday Japanese more complete.

Themes

All JLPT N3 Vocabulary in This Chapter (18)

1. 日常 にちじょう Everyday; daily; ordinary. Describes the routine aspects of life.
2. 暮らし くらし Way of life; lifestyle; living. Refers to how one lives day to day.
3. 態度 たいど Attitude; manner; behaviour. The way a person acts or carries themselves.
4. 振る舞い ふるまい Behaviour; conduct. How a person acts in social situations.
5. 手続き てつづき Procedure; process; formalities. Steps required to complete an official task.
6. 届 とどけ Report; notification; registration. A formal document submitted to authorities.
7. 届け出 とどけで Report; notification. A formal submission to authorities or an institution.
8. 申請 しんせい Application; request; petition. A formal submission asking for approval or permission.
9. 届け出る とどけでる To report; to notify. To formally submit information to an authority.
10. 手伝い てつだい Helper; assistant. Also means the act of helping or assistance.
11. 面倒 めんどう Trouble; bother. Something that is troublesome or a hassle.
12. 迷惑 めいわく Trouble; bother; annoyance; nuisance. Inconvenience caused to others.
13. 苦労 くろう Trouble; hardship; difficulty. The experience of struggling or toiling.
14. 困難 こんなん Difficulty; hardship; trouble. A serious challenge or obstacle.
15. 快適 かいてき Pleasant; agreeable; comfortable. Describes an environment or experience that feels good.
16. 清潔 せいけつ Clean; hygienic; sanitary. Free from dirt or contamination.
17. 不潔 ふけつ Unclean; dirty; unsanitary. Lacking hygiene or cleanliness.
18. 癖 くせ A habit (often a bad habit); peculiarity. A tendency that is hard to control.