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Browse and learn Japanese words organized by JLPT level
policy-induced slump
extremely complete (thorough, careful) and detailed
(noise, smell, air, water) pollution in the neighborhood
bitter cold and fierce heat
being excused from various levies and taxes during the age of militarist government
upward adjustment
bold and unrestrained
match held in front of the Emperor
remedial measure
conversation on worldly affairs
inscrutable stratagem
in full sail
nuisance (annoyance, inconvenience) to people around one
corrective action (measure)
know your enemy, know thyself, and you shall not fear a hundred battles
freely
shallow learning and limited information
balance of power among factions (within a political party)
gifted young person who shows much promise
midsummer day of the ox (traditionally marked by eating eel)
training for homemaking
prohibition against women entering a sacred area
erudition and extensive knowledge
of noble character
commuter marriage
very cautious (watchful, vigilant)
margin (e.g. in a vote)
policy that forced Koreans under Japanese rule to adopt Japanese names (1939; abolished in 1945)
impoverishment of fishermen because of a bumper catch
staunch (steadfast, single-hearted) in one's devotion to his master (lord)