Vocabulary Browser
Browse and learn Japanese words organized by JLPT level
to be contrary
to grapple with
poverty is the greatest motivator
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
Java man
large regional newspaper (usu. sold in more than one prefecture)
vacant land
knowledge is power
senior female worker who supervises junior employees in a domineering fashion
(imaginary) switch on a baby's back that makes it cry as soon as it is put to bed
to check (in chess)
collection of short Heian-period tales in the form of poems
to have a break in the conversation
to feel refreshed
prewashing
looking up the meaning (of a word)
terrible twos (developmental stage in toddlers)
the way of the world
to be repaid
to die of embarrassment
an old man's indiscretions
home video game console
for something unexpected to happen (to someone or something one is close to)
grass skiing
teyo-dawa speech
book or scroll that has been handed down through generations
life is but a dream
watchdog
of all times (for this to happen)
dream within a dream