Vocabulary Browser
Browse and learn Japanese words organized by JLPT level
to take the lead in
prevention is better than cure
primary sexual characteristic
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
sacrificial pawn
dictionary of archaisms
nut (on the head of a shamisen, supporting the second and third strings)
(in the work) cited
writing style in the manner of an imperial edict
to (have a situation) descend to mayhem
sampling (e.g. for a survey)
first knuckle joint
(sense of) desperation
Bronsted acids and bases
mouth shaped like a kana "he" character
passive element
coordinate bond
vignetting
to celebrate (someone's achievements)
consolidator (shipping, freight, etc.)
adding or removing rolling stock to a train that is in service
collation of sections (bookbinding)
payment order
organization to monitor human rights
turning or twisting part of a text
form of muscular or movement therapy developed by Keizo Hashimoto
defeating in an instant
spangled emperor (species of emperor bream, Lethrinus nebulosus)
foreign concession jointly administered by multiple countries (in China; e.g. the Shanghai International Settlement)
single-tiered gate with eight secondary pillars supporting the four main central pillars