Adjectivessmall; little; tiny
CommonN5JLPT vocabulary
N5 vocabulary
The first JLPT band — everyday words, simple verbs, and the language of getting by.
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小さなちいさな 地下鉄ちかてつ Nounssubway; metro; underground (railway)
CommonN5疲れるつかれる Verbsto get tired; to tire; to get fatigued; to become exhausted
CommonN5勤めるつとめる Verbsto work (for, at, in); to be employed (at); to serve (as)
CommonN5冷たいつめたい Adjectivescold (to the touch); chilly; icy; freezing
CommonN5テープ Nounstape
CommonN5テスト Nouns · Verbstest (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; examination; quiz
CommonN5テレビ Nounstelevision; TV
CommonN5トイレ Nounstoilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
CommonN5どうぞ Adverbsplease; kindly; pray; I beg (of you)
CommonN5どうも Otherthank you; thanks
CommonN5１０日とおか Nouns10th day of the month
CommonN5図書館としょかん Nounslibrary
CommonN5止まるとまる Verbsto stop (moving); to come to a stop
CommonN5土曜日どようび Nouns · AdverbsSaturday
CommonN5ナイフ Nounsknife
CommonN5無くすなくす Verbsto lose (something)
CommonN5夏休みなつやすみ Nounssummer vacation; summer holiday
CommonN5並べるならべる Verbsto line up; to set up; to arrange in a line
CommonN5賑やかにぎやか Adjectivesbustling; busy; crowded; lively
CommonN5日曜日にちようび Nouns · AdverbsSunday
CommonN5ノート Nounsnotebook; copy-book; exercise book
CommonN5飲み物のみもの Nounsdrink; beverage
CommonN5始まるはじまる Verbsto begin; to start; to commence
CommonN5初めてはじめて Adverbsfor the first time
CommonN5バター Nounsbutter
CommonN5二十歳はたち Nouns20 years old
CommonN5２０日はつか Nouns20th day of the month
CommonN5晴れるはれる Verbsto clear up; to clear away; to be sunny; to stop raining
CommonN5晩御飯ばんごはん Nounsdinner; evening meal
CommonN5飛行機ひこうき Nounsairplane; aeroplane; plane; aircraft
CommonN5昼ご飯ひるごはん Nounslunch; midday meal
CommonN5プール Nouns(swimming) pool
CommonN5ベッド Nounsbed
CommonN5ペット Nounspet
CommonN5欲しいほしい Adjectiveswanting (to have); desiring; wishing for
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