JLPT N5 Everyday Actions vocabulary
20 words from JLPT N5 that relate to Everyday Actions, ordered by real-world frequency. Words that have an example sentence show it alongside.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 掃除する | cleaning, sweeping |
| するしーっ！ | to do, to try; to wear small items (e.g., necktie, watch, etc.)Shhh! |
| 洗濯鬼の留守に洗濯。 | washing, laundryWhen the cat is away, the mice will play. |
| やるやった！ | to do; to give (to pets, parents, siblings, etc.)We did it! |
| たばこたばこ止めたら？ | tobacco, cigarettesWhy don't you give up smoking? |
| 使う頭を使え。 | to useUse your head. |
| 作る何作ったの？ | to make, to createWhat did you make? |
| 寝る寝るぞ！ | to sleep; to go to sleep; to go to bedI'm going to bed. |
| 会う会いたい。 | to meet, to seeI want to see you. |
| 起きる起きて！ | to get up (e.g., from sleeping); to happenWake up! |
| 待つ待って！ | to waitHold it! |
| 返す返してよ。 | to return somethingGive it back to me. |
| 休む休みたい。 | to rest, to have a break, to get time offI want to rest. |
| 吸う紙は油を吸うよ。 | to breathe in, to suckPaper absorbs oil. |
| 洗う洗ってきて。 | to washGo wash up. |
| 借りる車は借りたの？ | to borrow, to oweDid you rent a car? |
| 浴びるあびって何？ | to bathe, to showerWhat's a loon? |
| 貸す金を貸す。 | to lendI lend money. |
| 磨く歯を磨いたの？ | to brush (teeth); to polishDid you brush your teeth? |
| あびるあびって何？ | to bathe, to showerWhat's a loon? |
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