JapanLingo

Vocabulary

Every word comes with furigana, romaji, and an original example sentence from real life in Japan.

3524 words · JLPT N3

securing

kaigishitsu o saki ni kakuho shimashita.

I secured the meeting room in advance.

Memory tip

Say 確保 out loud inside a short sentence about your day. Linking it to “securing” in your own words builds the memory faster than rereading it.

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organizing

tsukue no ue no shorui o seiri shimashita.

I organized the documents on my desk.

Memory tip

Make 整理 yours: write one short sentence about “organizing” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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record

kaigi no naiyou o kiroku shimashita.

I recorded the contents of the meeting.

Memory tip

Say 記録 out loud inside a short sentence about your day. Linking it to “record” in your own words builds the memory faster than rereading it.

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filling in (a form)

kono youshi ni hitsuyou jikou o kinyuu shite kudasai.

Please fill in the required items on this form.

Memory tip

When you meet 記入 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “filling in (a form)” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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creation (of documents)

houkokusho o sakusei shiteimasu.

I am creating a report.

Memory tip

作成 is producing a document or file — the deck, the report, the pull request. PRを作成しました is how engineers in Japan announce new work.

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work / task

gogo wa souko de sagyou shimasu.

In the afternoon I will work in the warehouse.

Memory tip

作業 is hands-on task time — the doing itself, not the planning. 作業中 on a status means “heads down, working on it.”

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implementation

raigetsu, ankeeto o jisshi shimasu.

We will conduct a survey next month.

Memory tip

Say 実施 out loud inside a short sentence about your day. Linking it to “implementation” in your own words builds the memory faster than rereading it.

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execution

tesuto o jikkou shite kekka o kakunin shimashita.

I ran the tests and checked the results.

Memory tip

Picture the last situation where you needed the idea of “execution” — at work, at the station, online — and attach 実行 to that exact scene.

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completion

atarashii webusaito ga kansei shimashita.

The new website is complete.

Memory tip

Say 完成 out loud inside a short sentence about your day. Linking it to “completion” in your own words builds the memory faster than rereading it.

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finish / completion

deeta no ikou ga kanryou shimashita.

The data migration is complete.

Memory tip

Tie 完了 to one concrete moment from your own week in Japan where “finish” came up — a word anchored to a real scene sticks far better than a definition.

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success

atarashii saabisu wa seikou shimashita.

The new service was a success.

Memory tip

Picture the last situation where you needed the idea of “success” — at work, at the station, online — and attach 成功 to that exact scene.

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failure

shippai kara ooku no koto o manabimashita.

I learned a lot from my failures.

Memory tip

When you meet 失敗 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “failure” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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progress

purojekuto wa yotei doori shinkou shiteimasu.

The project is progressing as planned.

Memory tip

Tie 進行 to one concrete moment from your own week in Japan where “progress” came up — a word anchored to a real scene sticks far better than a definition.

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postponement

ame de ibento ga enki ni narimashita.

The event was postponed because of rain.

Memory tip

Picture the last situation where you needed the idea of “postponement” — at work, at the station, online — and attach 延期 to that exact scene.

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cancellation

taifuu de shiai ga chuushi ni narimashita.

The game was canceled because of the typhoon.

Memory tip

Picture the last situation where you needed the idea of “cancellation” — at work, at the station, online — and attach 中止 to that exact scene.

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start

kaigi wa juuji ni kaishi shimasu.

The meeting starts at ten.

Memory tip

When you meet 開始 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “start” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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end / termination

ibento wa goji ni shuuryou shimashita.

The event ended at five.

Memory tip

Picture the last situation where you needed the idea of “end” — at work, at the station, online — and attach 終了 to that exact scene.

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participation

nihongo no benkyoukai ni sanka shiteimasu.

I take part in a Japanese study group.

Memory tip

Make 参加 yours: write one short sentence about “participation” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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cooperation

chiimu de kyouryoku shite mondai o kaiketsu shimashita.

We cooperated as a team and solved the problem.

Memory tip

Make 協力 yours: write one short sentence about “cooperation” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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sharing

shiryou o chiimu ni kyouyuu shimashita.

I shared the materials with the team.

Memory tip

Picture the last situation where you needed the idea of “sharing” — at work, at the station, online — and attach 共有 to that exact scene.

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coordination

hoka no busho to renkei shite susumemasu.

We will proceed in coordination with other departments.

Memory tip

Say 連携 out loud inside a short sentence about your day. Linking it to “coordination” in your own words builds the memory faster than rereading it.

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exchange

meishi o koukan shimashita.

We exchanged business cards.

Memory tip

When you meet 交換 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “exchange” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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interaction / exchange

shain doushi no kouryuu ibento ga arimasu.

There is a social event for employees.

Memory tip

Make 交流 yours: write one short sentence about “interaction” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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conversation

mainichi, nihongo de kaiwa suru renshuu o shiteimasu.

I practice conversing in Japanese every day.

Memory tip

Picture the last situation where you needed the idea of “conversation” — at work, at the station, online — and attach 会話 to that exact scene.

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remark / statement

kaigi de sekkyokuteki ni hatsugen shimashita.

I spoke up actively in the meeting.

Memory tip

When you meet 発言 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “remark” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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presentation / announcement

raishuu, shinseihin o happyou shimasu.

We will announce a new product next week.

Memory tip

When you meet 発表 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “presentation” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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advertising

SNS de atarashii mise o senden shiteimasu.

They are advertising the new store on social media.

Memory tip

Tie 宣伝 to one concrete moment from your own week in Japan where “advertising” came up — a word anchored to a real scene sticks far better than a definition.

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advertisement

densha no naka de koukoku o yoku mimasu.

I often see advertisements on the train.

Memory tip

Make 広告 yours: write one short sentence about “advertisement” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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order

apuri de hirugohan o chuumon shimashita.

I ordered lunch through an app.

Memory tip

Say 注文 out loud inside a short sentence about your day. Linking it to “order” in your own words builds the memory faster than rereading it.

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delivery

nimotsu wa gozenchuu ni haitatsu saremasu.

The package will be delivered in the morning.

Memory tip

Tie 配達 to one concrete moment from your own week in Japan where “delivery” came up — a word anchored to a real scene sticks far better than a definition.

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shipping

haisou ni wa mikka hodo kakarimasu.

Shipping takes about three days.

Memory tip

When you meet 配送 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “shipping” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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transport

torakku de shouhin o yusou shimasu.

The goods are transported by truck.

Memory tip

Tie 輸送 to one concrete moment from your own week in Japan where “transport” came up — a word anchored to a real scene sticks far better than a definition.

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movement / transfer

takushii de kaijou made idou shimashita.

We moved to the venue by taxi.

Memory tip

Picture the last situation where you needed the idea of “movement” — at work, at the station, online — and attach 移動 to that exact scene.

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relocation

ofisu ga shibuya ni iten shimashita.

The office relocated to Shibuya.

Memory tip

Say 移転 out loud inside a short sentence about your day. Linking it to “relocation” in your own words builds the memory faster than rereading it.

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returning to one's country

rainen no natsu ni ichido kikoku shimasu.

I will return to my country once next summer.

Memory tip

Say 帰国 out loud inside a short sentence about your day. Linking it to “returning to one's country” in your own words builds the memory faster than rereading it.

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returning home

kinou wa juuji ni kitaku shimashita.

I got home at ten yesterday.

Memory tip

Tie 帰宅 to one concrete moment from your own week in Japan where “returning home” came up — a word anchored to a real scene sticks far better than a definition.

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going out

buchou wa tadaima gaishutsu shiteimasu.

The manager is out of the office right now.

Memory tip

Tie 外出 to one concrete moment from your own week in Japan where “going out” came up — a word anchored to a real scene sticks far better than a definition.

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hospitalization

sofu ga senshuu kara nyuuin shiteimasu.

My grandfather has been in the hospital since last week.

Memory tip

Tie 入院 to one concrete moment from your own week in Japan where “hospitalization” came up — a word anchored to a real scene sticks far better than a definition.

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leaving hospital

haha wa buji ni taiin shimashita.

My mother was discharged from the hospital safely.

Memory tip

Make 退院 yours: write one short sentence about “leaving hospital” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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medical examination

gozenchuu ni shinsatsu o ukemashita.

I had a medical examination in the morning.

Memory tip

Make 診察 yours: write one short sentence about “medical examination” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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medical treatment

wa no chiryou ni kayotteimasu.

I am going to the dentist for treatment.

Memory tip

When you meet 治療 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “medical treatment” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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recovery

taichou ga kaifuku shite, shigoto ni modorimashita.

My health recovered and I returned to work.

Memory tip

Picture the last situation where you needed the idea of “recovery” — at work, at the station, online — and attach 回復 to that exact scene.

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prevention

tearai de kaze o yobou shimashou.

Let us prevent colds by washing our hands.

Memory tip

Say 予防 out loud inside a short sentence about your day. Linking it to “prevention” in your own words builds the memory faster than rereading it.

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prohibition

koko wa chuusha ga kinshi sareteimasu.

Parking is prohibited here.

Memory tip

Picture the last situation where you needed the idea of “prohibition” — at work, at the station, online — and attach 禁止 to that exact scene.

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permission

joushi no kyoka o moratte kara susumemasu.

I will proceed after getting my supervisor's permission.

Memory tip

Make 許可 yours: write one short sentence about “permission” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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application (official)

biza no koushin o shinsei shimashita.

I applied for a visa renewal.

Memory tip

Tie 申請 to one concrete moment from your own week in Japan where “application (official)” came up — a word anchored to a real scene sticks far better than a definition.

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application / sign-up

seminaa no moushikomi wa kin'youbi made desu.

Applications for the seminar are open until Friday.

Memory tip

Picture the last situation where you needed the idea of “application” — at work, at the station, online — and attach 申し込み to that exact scene.

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contract

atarashii apaato no keiyaku o shimashita.

I signed a contract for a new apartment.

Memory tip

When you meet 契約 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “contract” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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purchase

netto de atarashii pasokon o kounyuu shimashita.

I purchased a new computer online.

Memory tip

Tie 購入 to one concrete moment from your own week in Japan where “purchase” came up — a word anchored to a real scene sticks far better than a definition.

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payment

shiharai wa kaado de onegai shimasu.

I would like to pay by card.

Memory tip

Make 支払い yours: write one short sentence about “payment” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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