JLPT N4 Abstract Concepts vocabulary
136 words from JLPT N4 that relate to Abstract Concepts, ordered by real-world frequency. Words that have an example sentence show it alongside.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 以上以上です。 | more than; this is allThis is it. |
| 深い雪が深い。 | deep, profoundThe snow is deep. |
| うんうん、君は？ | yes (informal), all right (ok)Fine. And you? |
| 点何してんの？ | mark, score, grade; point, dotWhat are you doing? |
| お祭り今年もいつも通りお祭りが行われました。 | festivalThe festivities were held as usual this year. |
| 社会暴力は社会のガンだ。 | societyViolence is the cancer of our society. |
| 漫画私は漫画家です。 | comic (book), cartoonI'm a cartoonist. |
| 音今の音何？ | sound, noteWhat was that sound? |
| 技術バカみたいな技術だな。 | technique, technology, skillIt seems to be a stupid piece of technology. |
| 研究彼は研究に夢中だ。 | study, research, investigationHis study absorbs him. |
| 形林檎の形は丸い。 | shapeAn apple is round in shape. |
| 以下上手くいかない？ | less than, belowDoesn't it work? |
| 政治彼は全く政治家だ。 | politicsHe is every bit a politician. |
| 線中央線ですね。 | line, wireI think it's by the Chuo Line. |
| 歴史歴史は繰り返す。 | historyHistory repeats itself. |
| 警察警察を呼べ！ | police; police stationCall the police! |
| 経済彼は経済の専門家だ。 | economics, finance, economyHe is an expert in economics. |
| 文化文化人です。 | cultureI'm a man of culture. |
| 億放っておけ。 | hundred millionLeave it! |
| 倍二の二倍は四。 | doubleTwice two is equal to four. |
| 運動する | exercise |
| 試合その試合見た？ | match, game, competitionDid you watch the game? |
| 科学彼は科学者です。 | scienceHe is a scientist. |
| 国際国際語は必要ですか？ | internationalDo we need a universal language? |
| 研究室 | the professor's office; laboratory |
| 生産する | production; to produce |
| 反対反対です。 | oppose, opposition, resistanceI disagree. |
| 法律法律です。 | lawIt's the law. |
| 小説小説家になるよ。 | novelI'll be a novelist. |
| 趣味趣味は異なる。 | hobby; pastimeTastes differ. |
| プレゼントプレゼントをどうぞ。 | present, giftThis is a present for you. |
| 市民私は札幌市民です。 | citizenI am a citizen of Sapporo. |
| 遊び遊びたい！ | playI want to play. |
| 工場彼らは工場で働いた。 | factoryThey labored in the factories. |
| 葉彼は誰？ | leafWho is he? |
| 草草草の草ァ！ | grassLOLOLOLOL! |
| 以内最大２００語以内に。 | within, less (no more) thanMaximum length: 200 words. |
| 久しぶり久しぶり。 | it has been a long time; for the first time in a long timeLong time, no see. |
| 産業日本は産業国である。 | industryJapan is an industrial country. |
| 人口その町は人口が多い。 | populationThe city has a large population. |
| こと何てことだ！ | thing(s), matter(s), factOh no! |
| 終わり終わりはない。 | endIt never ends. |
| じゃまじゃましないで。 | hindrance, intrusionStop bugging me! |
| 必要君が必要だ。 | necessaryI need you. |
| 合う目と目が合った。 | to fit, to matchTheir eyes met. |
| 関係私には関係ない。 | relation(ship), connectionThis doesn't concern me. |
| 役に立つ役に立つはずだ。 | to be helpful, to be usefulThat ought to help. |
| 場合それは極端な場合だ。 | case, situationThey are the extreme cases. |
| 似る母似です。 | to resemble, to be similarI resemble my mother. |
| 用何の用だ。 | errand, task, business (to take care of)What do you want? |
| 別別のが欲しい。 | distinction, differentI want another. |
| 理由理由は簡単だよ。 | reasonThe reason is simple. |
| 無理もう無理。 | unreasonable, impossibleI can't stand it. |
| 利用再利用するの？ | use, utilizationDo you recycle? |
| 夢よい夢を。 | a dreamSweet dreams! |
| 確か確かに。 | if I remember correctly; certain, definiteDefinitely. |
| 自由自由の身ね。 | freedomYou're a free man. |
| 大事お大事に。 | important, valuable, serious matterPlease take good care of yourself. |
| タイプ彼って私のタイプ！ | type, styleHe is my type! |
| 訳逃すわけない。 | reason; explanationI won't let you escape. |
| 失敗失敗した。 | failure, mistakeI messed up. |
| 原因原因は？ | cause, origin, sourceWhat's the cause? |
| 用意早く用意して。 | preparationGet ready quickly. |
| 仕方仕方がないよ。 | way (of doing something)It can't be helped. |
| 機会別の機会を待て。 | chance, opportunityWait for a second chance. |
| 都合都合つく？ | circumstances, convenienceHave you got time? |
| 複雑マジで複雑だ！ | complexity, complicationIt's complicated as hell. |
| 不便電話がないのは不便だ。 | inconvenienceNot having a telephone is an inconvenience. |
| 盛ん彼は盛んにしている。 | prosperous, active, thrivingHe is still fully active. |
| 真中湖の真中に、その島がある。 | middle, centerIn the middle of the lake lies the island. |
| 両方両方好きよ。 | both sides, both partiesI like both of them. |
| 勝つ勝った！ | to winWe've won! |
| お祝い御成功をお祝いします。 | congratulation, celebrationI congratulate you on your success. |
| お金持ち | rich person |
| 教会あれは教会です。 | churchThat's a church. |
| 払う今日払うよ。 | to payI'll pay today. |
| よろしい万事よろしい。 | (hon.) good, OK, all rightAll is well. |
| スーツスーツに着替えなさい。 | suitChange into your suit. |
| 負ける負けない！ | to lose (a game) (v.i.), to be defeatedI won't lose! |
| 細かい私は細かいんだ。 | small; fine, minuteI'm fussy. |
| 虫虫が怖いの？ | insectAre you afraid of insects? |
| 踊る踊り続けて。 | to danceKeep dancing. |
| 挨拶挨拶に困った。 | greet(ing)I was at a loss for an answer. |
| 動物園 | zoo |
| 神社京都は神社や仏閣で有名だ。 | Shinto shrineKyoto is famous for its shrines and temples. |
| 人形あの人形怖い。 | doll, figureThat doll is scary. |
| 規則規則に逆らうな。 | rule, regulationDon't go against the rules. |
| ピアノピアノは好き？ | pianoDo you like the piano? |
| 輸入する | import |
| 数学数学はムズイ。 | mathematicsMathematics is difficult. |
| 競争私は彼と競争した。 | competition, contestI had a race with him. |
| コンサートコンサートよかった？ | concertDid you have a good concert? |
| テニステニスは得意？ | tennisAre you good at playing tennis? |
| 下着トムは下着姿だった。 | underwearTom was in his underwear. |
| 割合彼らは１時間３マイルの割合で歩いた。 | rate, ratio, percentageThey walked at the rate of three miles an hour. |
| 寺寺の隣に鬼が住む。 | Buddhist templeThe devil lurks behind the cross. |
| 踊り踊り続けて。 | danceKeep dancing. |
| おもちゃおもちゃ、直して。 | a toyFix my toy. |
| 糸糸が絡まった。 | threadThe threads got tangled. |
| 指輪指輪がない。 | (finger) ringMy ring is gone. |
| 工業工業都市です。 | (manufacturing) industryIt's an industrial city. |
| 美術館俺たちは美術館に行った。 | art gallery, art museumWe went to the museum. |
| 輸出する | export |
| 文学彼は文学者である。 | literatureHe is a man of letters. |
| お礼お礼には及びません。 | expression of gratitude; thanking; gift of appreciation; bowDon't mention it. |
| 貿易貿易が国富を増大させた。 | tradeTrade increased the country's wealth. |
| 西洋彼は西洋文化が好きだ。 | the West, Western countriesHe likes Western culture. |
| 枝枝を折るな。 | branch, twigDon't break the branches. |
| レジレジはあそこよ。 | registerThe cash register is over there. |
| 贈り物贈り物があります。 | a gift; a presentI have some gifts. |
| 水泳水泳好きなの？ | swimmingAre you fond of swimming? |
| 祈る祈ってくれ。 | to pray; to wishJust keep your fingers crossed. |
| 堅い口は堅い？ | hard, firm, solidAre you good at keeping secrets? |
| おつり | change; balance of money returned to the purchaser |
| 柔道柔道を練習しています。 | judoI'm practising judo. |
| 飾る部屋を花で飾った。 | to decorate, to adornThey adorned the room with flowers. |
| 手袋手袋してる？ | glove(s)Are you wearing gloves? |
| 引き出すひきだしを閉じて。 | to pull out, to take out, to withdrawClose the drawer. |
| 着物着物は着ますか。 | kimono; Japanese traditional dressDo you wear a kimono? |
| 足す少し油を足して。 | to add (numbers)Add a little oil. |
| アクセサリー彼女は服にアクセサリーを付けている。 | accessoryShe is wearing accessories. |
| 釣る海老で鯛を釣る。 | to fishThrow a sprat to catch a whale. |
| 花見お花見に行こうよ。 | cherry-blossom viewingWhy don't we go and see the cherry blossoms? |
| 植える私は庭にバラを植えた。 | to plantI planted roses in the garden. |
| 小鳥彼は小鳥を狙った。 | small birdHe aimed at the bird. |
| ねだん | price |
| 展覧会 | exhibition |
| 売り場切符売り場はどこですか。 | place where things are soldWhere is the ticket window? |
| あいさつする | greet(ing) |
| サンダルサンダルを買った。 | sandalI bought a pair of sandals. |
| 絹絹は高価なんだよ。 | silkSilk is expensive. |
| 品物この品物は安い。 | goodsThis article is cheap. |
| 木綿このブラウスは木綿製です。 | cottonThis blouse is cotton. |
| ハンドバッグそのハンドバッグ、私の。 | handbagThat handbag is mine. |
| かっこうとても見られたかっこうじゃないよ。 | appearance, manner, shape, form, postureYou're not fit to be seen. |
| 泳ぎ方彼は泳ぎ方を習った。 | way of swimmingHe learned how to swim. |
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