Vocabulary Browser
Browse and learn Japanese words organized by JLPT level
substitution
to build
second basement level
damn it
to move (something) to another location
seismology
blooming late
centralization of power
central committee
method of learning through repetition which involves multiplying and other calculations carried out on a 10-by-10 grid of numbers
combined vaccination for diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus
militia
marginal seal (special seal affixed into the margins of an official document to indicate that any later revisions to the document are valid)
reverse-imported vehicle (esp. high-displacement motorcycles meant for sale outside Japan)
number line (e.g. on a graph)
Imperial New Year's Lectures (ceremony in which the emperor and members of the imperial family Their Majesties listen to expert lectures in the fields of human, social and natural sciences)
a man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake
clausula rebus sic stantibus (legal principle that agreements become non-binding if there is a major, unforeseeable change of circumstances)
parking lot
shower effect (theory that placing high-selling items on the upper floors of a department store will lead to increased sales in the lower floors)
ozeki-ranked wrestler in danger of losing his rank
lower grades of primary school (first, second, and sometimes third grades)
to prevent
eight hereditary titles (designated by Emperor Tenmu in 684 CE: Mahito, Ason, Sukune, Imiki, Michinoshi, Omi, Muraji, Inagi)
mediator
fixed-amount (postal) savings
sealed letter
Manchukuo (Japanese Manchurian puppet state; 1932-1945)
pencil case
cold sweat