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N1
難破
なんぱ
A ship being wrecked by a storm or accident and unable to continue sailing. Used as in「難破船」or「嵐で難破する」.
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N2
難民
なんみん
People who have left their own country to escape war or persecution. Used as in「難民を受け入れる」or「難民キャンプ」.
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N2
難問
なんもん
A problem that is hard to answer. Used as in「難問を解く」or「難問に挑む」.
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N3
似合う
にあう
For clothes or a hairstyle, etc., to suit a person well. Example: 「帽子が似合う」 (a hat suits someone).
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N1
煮え切らない
にえきらない
An expression describing an attitude or reply that is not clear-cut. Used as in「煮え切らない態度」or「煮え切らない返事」. Used toward someone who remains vague in a situation that calls for a decision.
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N3
匂う
におう
For a smell to be perceptible. Example: 「花が匂う」 (a flower has a scent). For unpleasant smells, the kanji 「臭う」 is also used.
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N1
匂わせる
におわせる
A verb meaning to give off a scent or fragrance. Used as in 「花の香りを匂わせる」 (to give off the scent of flowers). It is also used figuratively to mean making someone sense something indirectly without stating it clearly. Used in situations where direct expression is avoided in favor of hinting, as in 「引退を匂わせる」「不満を匂わせる」.
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N5
二月
にがつ
The 2nd month of the year.
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N3
苦手
にがて
Not being able to do something well, or not liking it. Example: 「数学が苦手だ」 (not good at math), 「あの人は苦手だ」 (I don't get along well with that person). The antonym is 「得意」 (good at).
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N2
似通う
にかよう
A verb meaning that two things closely resemble each other. Used as in「意見が似通う」or「性格が似通う」. Used when things are not identical but share many points in common.
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N5
にぎやか
にぎやか
A lively, fun state with many people. Example: 「にぎやかな町」 (a lively town). Written with the kanji 「賑やか」, but usually written in hiragana in daily life.
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N1
握りつぶす
にぎりつぶす
A verb meaning to grip tightly with the hand and crush. Used literally as in 「紙を握りつぶす」「空き缶を握りつぶす」. It is also used figuratively to mean burying an opinion or proposal by ignoring it and refusing to take it up. Used in situations where someone in authority disposes of inconvenient information, as in 「提案を握りつぶす」「告発を握りつぶす」.
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N3
握る
にぎる
To close one's fingers and hold something firmly. Example: 「ハンドルを握る」 (to grip a steering wheel). Also used to mean obtaining and holding something important, as in 「秘密を握る」 (to hold a secret).
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N2
賑わう
にぎわう
A verb describing a scene in which many people gather and the atmosphere is lively. Used as in「商店街が賑わう」or「観光地が賑わう」. Used when a place or event becomes crowded and energetic.
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N5
肉
にく
meat. The part of an animal that is eaten.
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N2
憎しみ
にくしみ
A noun expressing strong dislike toward another and bearing hostility. Used as in「憎しみを抱く」or「憎しみに駆られる」. Unlike momentary anger or passing dissatisfaction, it refers to a deep, lasting feeling whose meaning is extremely close to that of「恨み」. Used as a long-term emotion regarding serious events such as war, oppression, or betrayal.
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N1
肉薄
にくはく
A word meaning to close in to within an extremely small margin of an opponent or target. Used as in「首位に肉薄する」or「敵陣に肉薄する」. Used when a rank or distance becomes very close.
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N2
憎む
にくむ
A verb expressing strong resentment and hostility toward someone. Used as in「不正を憎む」or「罪を憎んで人を憎まず」. Refers to a feeling more intense than mere dislike.
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N1, N2
濁す
にごす
A verb meaning to make a liquid cloudy and no longer transparent. Used literally as in 「水を濁す」 (to make water cloudy). It is also used figuratively to mean expressing one's true feelings or intentions vaguely rather than clearly. Used in situations where someone avoids or glosses over inconvenient matters, as in 「言葉を濁す」「お茶を濁す」.
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N2
煮込む
にこむ
A verb meaning to simmer ingredients for a long time so the flavor seeps in. Used as in「野菜を煮込む」or「カレーを煮込む」. Used in scenes of cooking that takes time.
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N5
西
にし
west. One of the directions. The antonym is 「東」 (east).
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N1
にじみ出る
にじみでる
A verb meaning that a liquid seeps out onto a surface. Used literally as in 「汗がにじみ出る」「インクがにじみ出る」. It is also used figuratively to mean that inner feelings or character naturally show on the outside. Used in situations where something appears unintentionally, as in 「人柄がにじみ出る」「苦労がにじみ出る」.
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N1
にじむ
にじむ
A verb meaning that liquid seeps out and spreads, and also that feelings or character naturally come to the surface. Used as in「インクがにじむ」or「人柄がにじむ」.
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N3
日常
にちじょう
Ordinary everyday life. Example: 「日常会話」 (everyday conversation).
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N1
日常茶飯事
にちじょうさはんじ
A word expressing something extremely ordinary and common. Used as in「遅刻は日常茶飯事だ」. Used with the sense of "nothing unusual, an everyday matter."
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N5
日曜日
にちようび
Sunday. A day of the week. The day after Saturday.
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N1
似つかわしい
につかわしい
An adjective meaning fitting and well suited to a person or thing. Used as in「地位に似つかわしい」or「年齢に似つかわしい」. Used when appearance or behavior matches one's position.
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N3
日光
にっこう
sunlight. The light of the sun. Example: 「日光浴」 (sunbathing).
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N3
にっこり
にっこり
A manner of smiling happily without making a sound. Example: 「にっこりほほえむ」 (to smile brightly).
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N1
日進月歩
にっしんげっぽ
A four-character idiom expressing constant progress day by day and month by month. Used as in「技術は日進月歩で発展している」. Used when describing a field where change and development are rapid.
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N1
煮詰まる
につまる
A verb meaning that a discussion or plan has been thoroughly examined and has reached the stage where a conclusion can be drawn. Used as in 「議論が煮詰まる」「計画が煮詰まる」. The word originally derives from the image of "the contents of a pot reducing as they simmer, with the dish nearing completion," and carries the positive meaning of "having exhausted examination and being on the verge of a conclusion." Recently, however, more people use it with the negative meaning of "no more ideas come" or "no progress is being made." The correct reading according to the original usage is "having reached the stage where a conclusion can be drawn."
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N2
担う
になう
A verb meaning to take on a role or responsibility. Used as in「次世代を担う」or「重要な役割を担う」. Used broadly when assuming a position of responsibility.
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N1
二の次
にのつぎ
Literally "after the first," meaning placed in second position. It indicates being put off in favor of something more important, given low priority. Used in contexts where something is not the top priority, as in「利益は二の次だ」(profit is secondary) or「安全は二の次にできない」(safety cannot be made a secondary concern).
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N2
鈍い
にぶい
An adjective meaning that a blade is dull. Used literally as in 「鈍い包丁」 (a dull kitchen knife). It is also used figuratively to mean that reactions or movements are slow, or that the senses are not sharp. Used for human actions and senses, as in 「反応が鈍い」「勘が鈍い」. It is also used when light or sound is weak and lacks sharpness, as in 「鈍い光」「鈍い音」.
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N1
鈍る
にぶる
A verb meaning that a blade becomes dull. Used literally as in 「包丁が鈍る」 (the kitchen knife becomes dull). It is also used figuratively to mean that ability or perception becomes less sharp, or that momentum weakens. Used in situations where strength or precision has dropped compared to before, as in 「腕が鈍る」「勘が鈍る」.
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N1
にべもない
にべもない
An expression describing a cold, unfriendly response. Used as in「にべもなく断る」. Used when bluntly refusing another's request or proposal.
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N2
二枚舌
にまいじた
A word meaning saying different things to different people, that is, lying. Used as in「二枚舌を使う」. Used to criticize the speech and conduct of an untrustworthy person.
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N5
荷物
にもつ
luggage. Something to be carried.
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N1
入魂
にゅうこん
A word meaning putting one's whole heart into something, pouring in all of one's spirit. Used for a work or task into which one has poured everything, as in「入魂の一作」or「入魂の力作」.
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N1
入札
にゅうさつ
A word for offering a desired price to compete for a contract in construction or procurement deals. Used as in「入札に参加する」or「入札を実施する」. Used when ordering public works or large-scale projects.
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N1
入念
にゅうねん
A word meaning to pay attention to every detail and do something carefully. Used as in「入念に準備する」or「入念な点検」. Used with the sense of doing something thoroughly without cutting corners.
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N3
入力
にゅうりょく
input. To enter characters or data into a computer, etc. Example: 「パスワードを入力する」 (to enter a password). The antonym is 「出力」 (output).
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N1
如実
にょじつ
A word meaning being exactly as the reality is, just as it is. Used as in「如実に表す」or「如実に物語る」. Used when data or facial expressions reveal the truth just as it stands.
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N2
睨む
にらむ
A verb meaning to look with a sharp gaze, and also to foresee future developments. Used as in「相手を睨む」or「将来を睨む」. Carries both the senses of an angry stare and a strategic outlook.
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N1
二律背反
にりつはいはん
A word for two propositions or claims that contradict each other and cannot both hold true. Used as in「経済成長と環境保護の二律背反」. Refers to a relationship in which choosing one side makes the other impossible.
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N3
煮る
にる
To heat food together with water or seasoning, adding flavor as it cooks. Example: 「野菜を煮る」 (to simmer vegetables). While 「ゆでる」 refers to just heating in hot water, 「煮る」 often refers to cooking that adds flavor.
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N5
庭
にわ
garden. A place outside a house where trees and flowers are planted.
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N1
にわか
にわか
A word meaning starting suddenly, being temporary. Used as in「にわか雨」or「にわかファン」. Often carries the nuance of being not full-fledged but only short-lived.
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N1
にわかに
にわかに
An adverb meaning suddenly, abruptly. Used as in「にわかに空が暗くなる」or「にわかに信じがたい」. Used when an unexpected change occurs.
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N2
任意
にんい
A word meaning being free to choose, not compulsory. Used as in「任意の参加」or「任意で提出する」. Often used in legal or investigative contexts in contrast with obligation.
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