JapanLingo

Vocabulary

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

22000 words

experiment

atarashii houhou de jikken shite mimashita.

We experimented with a new method.

Memory tip

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

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learning

mainichi sanjuppun, kanji o gakushuu shiteimasu.

I study kanji for thirty minutes every day.

Memory tip

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

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memorization

tango o hyakko anki shimashita.

I memorized a hundred words.

Memory tip

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

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taking an exam

juunigatsu ni N3 o juken shimasu.

I will take the N3 exam in December.

Memory tip

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

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passing (an exam)

JLPT no N3 ni goukaku shimashita.

I passed JLPT N3.

Memory tip

Make 合格 yours: write one short sentence about “passing (an exam)” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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studying abroad

daigaku no toki, nihon ni ryuugaku shimashita.

I studied abroad in Japan during university.

Memory tip

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

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interpretation

kaigi de tsuuyaku o onegai shimashita.

We asked for an interpreter at the meeting.

Memory tip

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

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audio recording

jugyou o rokuon shite mo ii desu ka.

May I record the class?

Memory tip

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

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filming / shooting

koko de wa shashin no satsuei ga dekimasen.

You cannot take photos here.

Memory tip

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

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printing

shiryou o juubu insatsu shite kudasai.

Please print ten copies of the materials.

Memory tip

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

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copy

kono shorui o kopii shite kudasai.

Please make a copy of this document.

Memory tip

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

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download

apuri o daunroodo shite touroku shimashita.

I downloaded the app and registered.

Memory tip

When you meet ダウンロード in real text, pause on it once — meeting “download” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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upload

shashin o kuraudo ni appuroodo shimashita.

I uploaded the photos to the cloud.

Memory tip

When you meet アップロード in real text, pause on it once — meeting “upload” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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installation

atarashii sofuto o insutooru shimashita.

I installed the new software.

Memory tip

Tie インストール to one concrete moment from your own week in Japan where “installation” came up — a word anchored to a real scene sticks far better than a definition.

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login

pasuwaado o irete roguin shite kudasai.

Please enter your password and log in.

Memory tip

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

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check

okuru mae ni meeru o chekku shimashita.

I checked the email before sending it.

Memory tip

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

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test

atarashii kinou o tesuto shiteimasu.

We are testing the new feature.

Memory tip

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

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reset

pasuwaado o risetto shimashita.

I reset the password.

Memory tip

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

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cancellation

hoteru no yoyaku o kyanseru shimashita.

I canceled the hotel reservation.

Memory tip

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

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to be conveyed

watashi no hanashi ga aite ni umaku tsutawarimasen deshita.

My point did not get across to the other person well.

Memory tip

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

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to join / be added

raigetsu kara atarashii menbaa ga chiimu ni kuwawarimasu.

A new member will join the team from next month.

Memory tip

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

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to change (intransitive)

kaigi no jikan ga sanji ni kawarimashita.

The meeting time changed to three o'clock.

Memory tip

Say 変わる out loud inside a short sentence about your day. Linking it to “change (intransitive)” in your own words builds the memory faster than rereading it.

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to remain

kaigishitsu ni mada shiryou ga nokotteimasu.

The materials are still left in the meeting room.

Memory tip

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

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to be troubled

michi ga wakaranakute komarimashita.

I did not know the way and was stuck.

Memory tip

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

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to rely on

wakaranai toki wa senpai ni tayorimasu.

When I do not understand, I rely on a senior colleague.

Memory tip

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

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to refuse

isogashikatta node, sasoi o kotowarimashita.

I was busy, so I turned down the invitation.

Memory tip

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

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to protect / to keep

yakusoku no jikan o mamotte kudasai.

Please keep to the agreed time.

Memory tip

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

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to break / to tear

machigaeta shorui o yabutte sutemashita.

I tore up the wrong document and threw it away.

Memory tip

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

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to send back

machigatta shouhin o mise ni okurikaeshimashita.

I sent the wrong product back to the store.

Memory tip

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

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to receive

gozenchuu ni nimotsu o uketorimashita.

I received the package in the morning.

Memory tip

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

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to cancel

yoyaku o torikeshite mo ii desu ka.

May I cancel the reservation?

Memory tip

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

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to review / re-examine

dasu mae ni mou ichido shorui o minaoshimashita.

I looked over the documents once more before submitting them.

Memory tip

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

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to discuss

chiimu de mondai nitsuite hanashiaimashita.

We discussed the problem as a team.

Memory tip

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

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to head toward

ima, eki ni mukatteimasu.

I am heading to the station now.

Memory tip

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

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to follow / obey

ruuru ni shitagatte sagyou shite kudasai.

Please work according to the rules.

Memory tip

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

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to handle

kono mise de wa pasokon no buhin mo atsukatteimasu.

This store also handles computer parts.

Memory tip

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

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to employ

ano mise wa gakusei o takusan yatotteimasu.

That store employs a lot of students.

Memory tip

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

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to earn

arubaito de seikatsuhi o kaseideimasu.

I earn my living expenses through a part-time job.

Memory tip

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

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to prevent

te o aratte kaze o fusegimashou.

Let us wash our hands and prevent colds.

Memory tip

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

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to be settled / finished

tetsuzuki wa juppun de sumimashita.

The procedure was over in ten minutes.

Memory tip

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

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to advance something

keikaku o sukoshizutsu susumeteimasu.

I am moving the plan forward little by little.

Memory tip

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

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to recommend

senpai ga kono hon o susumete kuremashita.

A senior colleague recommended this book to me.

Memory tip

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

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to entrust

kono shigoto wa watashi ni makasete kudasai.

Please leave this job to me.

Memory tip

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

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to deposit / leave with

eki de nimotsu o azukemashita.

I left my luggage at the station.

Memory tip

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

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to confirm

shuppatsu no mae ni jikan o tashikamemashita.

I made sure of the time before departure.

Memory tip

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

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to admit / approve

jibun no misu o mitomete ayamarimashita.

I admitted my mistake and apologized.

Memory tip

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

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to seek / request

kaisha wa keiken no aru hito o motometeimasu.

The company is looking for people with experience.

Memory tip

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

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to add

setsumei o sukoshi kuwaemashita.

I added a little explanation.

Memory tip

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

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to change something

kaigi no hi o kin'youbi ni kaemashita.

I changed the meeting day to Friday.

Memory tip

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

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to prepare for

jishin ni sonaete mizu o youi shiteimasu.

I keep water ready in preparation for earthquakes.

Memory tip

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

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