AP Japanese Language and Culture Vocabulary

挨拶 (あいさつ)

Greeting; salutation exchanged when meeting or parting.

Similar definitions: salutation, hello

Example: "朝、先生に        をしましょう。"

相手 (あいて)

Partner; the other party or opponent.

Similar definitions: partner, opponent, counterpart

Example: "話す        の気持ちを考えましょう。"

明かり (あかり)

Light; illumination from a lamp or other source.

Similar definitions: light, glow

Example: "部屋の        をつけてください。"

秋 (あき)

Autumn; the season between summer and winter.

Similar definitions: autumn, fall

Example: "        は紅葉がきれいです。"

明らか (あきらか)

Clear; obvious; evident beyond doubt.

Similar definitions: obvious, evident, apparent

Example: "彼が嘘をついていることは        だ。"

朝ご飯 (あさごはん)

Breakfast; the morning meal.

Similar definitions: breakfast, morning meal

Example: "毎朝        を食べてから学校に行きます。"

味 (あじ)

Flavor; taste of food or drink.

Similar definitions: flavor, taste

Example: "この料理の        はとても良いです。"

遊ぶ (あそぶ)

To play; to have fun or enjoy leisure time.

Similar definitions: to play, to hang out

Example: "放課後、友達と        つもりです。"

与える (あたえる)

To give; to provide or grant something.

Similar definitions: to give, to provide, to grant

Example: "子供に良い影響を        たいです。"

温かい (あたたかい)

Warm; having a comfortable heat or kindness.

Similar definitions: warm, mild

Example: "春になると        くなります。"

集まり (あつまり)

Gathering; meeting; a group of people assembled together.

Similar definitions: gathering, assembly, meeting

Example: "今週末、友達の        がある。"

集める (あつめる)

To collect; to gather things together.

Similar definitions: to collect, to gather

Example: "切手を        のが趣味です。"

危ない (あぶない)

Dangerous; hazardous or risky.

Similar definitions: dangerous, risky, unsafe

Example: "ここで泳ぐのは        です。"

新た (あらた)

New; fresh; renewed or different from before.

Similar definitions: new, fresh, novel

Example: "        な気持ちで新学期を迎えましょう。"

表す (あらわす)

To express; to represent or show.

Similar definitions: to express, to represent, to show

Example: "この絵は平和を        しています。"

アルバイト (あるばいと)

Part-time job; typically held by students to earn extra money.

Similar definitions: part-time work, side job

Example: "大学生の多くはコンビニで        をしている。"

暗記 (あんき)

Memorization; learning something by heart.

Similar definitions: memorization, rote learning

Example: "漢字を        するのは大変です。"

安心 (あんしん)

Peace of mind; relief from worry or anxiety.

Similar definitions: relief, reassurance

Example: "試験に合格して、やっと        しました。"

安全 (あんぜん)

Safety; security; being free from danger.

Similar definitions: safety, security

Example: "子供たちの        を守ることが大切です。"

以下 (いか)

Below; less than; under a certain point or amount.

Similar definitions: below, less than, under

Example: "気温が零度        になると、水が凍ります。"

行く (いく)

To go; to move toward a destination.

Similar definitions: to go, to head to

Example: "明日、友達と映画を見に        。"

意見 (いけん)

Opinion; viewpoint; a personal belief or judgment about something.

Similar definitions: opinion, viewpoint, view

Example: "皆さんの        を聞かせてください。"

いじめ (いじめ)

Bullying; harassment or cruel treatment, especially among children.

Similar definitions: bullying, harassment

Example: "学校での        は深刻な問題です。"

以上 (いじょう)

More than; above; beyond a certain point or amount.

Similar definitions: more than, above, beyond

Example: "十八歳        の方が参加できます。"

忙しい (いそがしい)

Busy; having a lot to do.

Similar definitions: busy, occupied

Example: "試験の前はとても        です。"

一番 (いちばん)

Number one; the most or best of something.

Similar definitions: most, best, number one

Example: "日本語のクラスが        好きです。"

一方 (いっぽう)

On the other hand; one side or meanwhile.

Similar definitions: on the other hand, meanwhile

Example: "都会は便利です。        、田舎は自然が豊かです。"

田舎 (いなか)

Countryside; a rural area far from the city.

Similar definitions: countryside, rural area

Example: "        の生活は静かで落ち着きます。"

意味 (いみ)

Meaning; the significance or sense of a word or action.

Similar definitions: meaning, significance, sense

Example: "この言葉の        を教えてください。"

移民 (いみん)

Immigration; the act of moving to another country.

Similar definitions: immigration, immigrant

Example: "        政策について議論が続いています。"

印象 (いんしょう)

Impression; the feeling or image one gets from something.

Similar definitions: impression, image

Example: "彼女の話は強い        を残した。"

インターネット (いんたーねっと)

Internet; the global network connecting computers worldwide.

Similar definitions: internet, web, online

Example: "        で情報を調べることができます。"

受付 (うけつけ)

Reception; a front desk or the act of accepting applications.

Similar definitions: reception, front desk

Example: "        で名前を書いてください。"

動く (うごく)

To move; to change position or function.

Similar definitions: to move, to operate

Example: "電車が        き始めました。"

美しい (うつくしい)

Beautiful; having an appealing aesthetic quality.

Similar definitions: beautiful, lovely

Example: "日本の紅葉はとても        です。"

生まれる (うまれる)

To be born; to come into existence.

Similar definitions: to be born

Example: "私は東京で        ました。"

海 (うみ)

Sea; a large body of saltwater.

Similar definitions: sea, ocean

Example: "夏は        で泳ぎたいです。"

裏 (うら)

Back side; the reverse or hidden side.

Similar definitions: back, reverse, behind

Example: "紙の        に名前を書いてください。"

羨ましい (うらやましい)

Envious; feeling jealousy toward someone's fortune.

Similar definitions: envious, jealous

Example: "日本に留学できるなんて        です。"

売る (うる)

To sell; to exchange goods for money.

Similar definitions: to sell

Example: "この店では和菓子を        ています。"

嬉しい (うれしい)

Happy; feeling joy or delight.

Similar definitions: happy, glad, delighted

Example: "合格して本当に        です。"

運動 (うんどう)

Exercise; physical activity or a movement campaign.

Similar definitions: exercise, sports, movement

Example: "毎日        することは健康に良いです。"

映画 (えいが)

Movie; film; a motion picture.

Similar definitions: movie, film, cinema

Example: "週末に新しい        を見に行きませんか。"

影響 (えいきょう)

Influence; effect; the impact one thing has on another.

Similar definitions: influence, effect, impact

Example: "テレビは子供に大きな        を与えている。"

英語 (えいご)

English language; the language spoken widely around the world.

Similar definitions: English

Example: "        を話せるようになりたいです。"

栄養 (えいよう)

Nutrition; nourishment from food that supports health.

Similar definitions: nutrition, nourishment

Example: "バランスの良い        を取ることが大切です。"

SNS (えすえぬえす)

Social media; online platforms for social networking.

Similar definitions: social media, social networking

Example: "        で友達と繋がっています。"

エネルギー (えねるぎー)

Energy; power derived from physical or chemical resources.

Similar definitions: energy, power

Example: "再生可能        の利用が増えています。"

円 (えん)

Yen; the currency of Japan.

Similar definitions: yen, Japanese currency

Example: "この本は千五百        です。"

宴会 (えんかい)

Banquet; party; a formal gathering with food and drink.

Similar definitions: banquet, party, feast

Example: "会社の        に参加しました。"

演劇 (えんげき)

Theater; drama; a stage performance or play.

Similar definitions: theater, drama, play

Example: "学校で        の発表会があります。"

遠足 (えんそく)

Excursion; field trip; an outing organized by a school or group.

Similar definitions: field trip, excursion, outing

Example: "来週の        で山に登ります。"

お祝い (おいわい)

Celebration; a congratulatory event or gift.

Similar definitions: celebration, congratulations

Example: "卒業の        にプレゼントをもらいました。"

応援 (おうえん)

Support; cheering or encouragement for someone.

Similar definitions: support, cheering, encouragement

Example: "友達の試合を        しに行きました。"

多い (おおい)

Many; a large number or quantity.

Similar definitions: many, numerous, a lot

Example: "東京は人が        です。"

起きる (おきる)

To wake up; to get up in the morning.

Similar definitions: to wake up, to get up

Example: "毎朝六時に        ます。"

送る (おくる)

To send; to dispatch or see someone off.

Similar definitions: to send, to see off

Example: "友達にメールを        。"

怒る (おこる)

To get angry; to become upset or scold someone.

Similar definitions: to get angry, to scold

Example: "先生に        られてしまった。"

教える (おしえる)

To teach; to instruct or tell someone.

Similar definitions: to teach, to tell, to inform

Example: "先生が日本語を        てくれます。"

お辞儀 (おじぎ)

Bow; a polite Japanese gesture of greeting or respect.

Similar definitions: bow, bowing

Example: "日本では        をして挨拶します。"

お正月 (おしょうがつ)

New Year; the Japanese New Year celebration period.

Similar definitions: New Year, New Year's

Example: "        には家族で集まります。"

汚染 (おせん)

Pollution; contamination of the environment.

Similar definitions: pollution, contamination

Example: "大気        は健康に悪いです。"

お互い (おたがい)

Each other; mutual or reciprocal.

Similar definitions: each other, mutual

Example: "        の文化を尊重しましょう。"

落ちる (おちる)

To fall; to drop down or fail an exam.

Similar definitions: to fall, to drop, to fail

Example: "木から葉が        。"

訪れる (おとずれる)

To visit; to come to a place or person.

Similar definitions: to visit, to come to

Example: "多くの観光客が京都を        ます。"

大人 (おとな)

Adult; a grown-up person.

Similar definitions: adult, grown-up

Example: "        になったら何をしたいですか。"

おにぎり (おにぎり)

Rice ball; a portable snack made of shaped rice.

Similar definitions: rice ball, onigiri

Example: "お昼に        を食べました。"

お盆 (おぼん)

Obon; a Buddhist festival honoring ancestral spirits.

Similar definitions: Bon festival, Obon

Example: "        の時期には故郷に帰る人が多いです。"

お土産 (おみやげ)

Souvenir; a gift brought back from a trip.

Similar definitions: souvenir, gift

Example: "旅行先で        を買いました。"

思い出 (おもいで)

Memory; a recollection of a past experience.

Similar definitions: memory, recollection

Example: "高校時代のいい        がたくさんあります。"

親 (おや)

Parent; one's mother or father.

Similar definitions: parent

Example: "        に感謝の気持ちを伝えたい。"

終わる (おわる)

To end; to come to a conclusion or finish.

Similar definitions: to end, to finish

Example: "授業が        たら、部活に行きます。"

音楽 (おんがく)

Music; the art of combining sounds harmoniously.

Similar definitions: music

Example: "日本の伝統的な        に興味があります。"

温泉 (おんせん)

Hot spring; a natural geothermal bathing spot.

Similar definitions: hot spring, spa

Example: "冬は        に行くのが好きです。"

温暖化 (おんだんか)

Global warming; the gradual increase in Earth's temperature.

Similar definitions: global warming, climate warming

Example: "地球        を防ぐために何ができますか。"

外国 (がいこく)

Foreign country; a nation other than one's own.

Similar definitions: foreign country, abroad

Example: "        に行ったことがありますか。"

外国人 (がいこくじん)

Foreigner; a person from another country.

Similar definitions: foreigner, foreign national

Example: "最近、この町に住む        が増えている。"

外出 (がいしゅつ)

Going out; leaving one's home or workplace.

Similar definitions: going out, outing

Example: "雨の日は        したくない。"

買い物 (かいもの)

Shopping; purchasing goods at a store.

Similar definitions: shopping, purchasing

Example: "週末に        に行きましょう。"

会話 (かいわ)

Conversation; a spoken exchange between two or more people.

Similar definitions: conversation, dialogue, talk

Example: "日本語の        を練習しましょう。"

帰る (かえる)

To return home; to go back to one's place.

Similar definitions: to go home, to return

Example: "学校が終わったら、家に        ます。"

関わる (かかわる)

To be involved; to be related or connected to.

Similar definitions: to be involved, to be related

Example: "この問題は私たち全員に        ことです。"

書く (かく)

To write; to compose text.

Similar definitions: to write, to compose

Example: "毎日日記を        ています。"

学習 (がくしゅう)

Study; learning; the process of acquiring knowledge or skills.

Similar definitions: study, learning, education

Example: "外国語の        には時間がかかる。"

家族 (かぞく)

Family; the members of one's household or relatives.

Similar definitions: family, household

Example: "        と一緒に旅行に行きたいです。"

価値 (かち)

Value; the worth or importance of something.

Similar definitions: value, worth

Example: "文化遺産の        を守りましょう。"

学期 (がっき)

School term; semester; an academic period.

Similar definitions: semester, school term

Example: "新しい        が始まりました。"

学校 (がっこう)

School; an educational institution for learning.

Similar definitions: school, educational institution

Example: "毎日        に通っています。"

家庭 (かてい)

Home; household; the domestic environment of a family.

Similar definitions: home, household, family

Example: "        の中で子供を育てるのは大変です。"

華道 (かどう)

Flower arrangement; the Japanese art of arranging flowers.

Similar definitions: flower arrangement, ikebana

Example: "        を通じて美しさを学びます。"

必ず (かならず)

Certainly; without fail, always.

Similar definitions: certainly, surely, without fail

Example: "宿題は        やってきてください。"

我慢 (がまん)

Patience; endurance; tolerating hardship without complaint.

Similar definitions: patience, endurance, tolerance

Example: "もう少し        してください。"

通う (かよう)

To commute; to attend regularly.

Similar definitions: to commute, to attend

Example: "毎日電車で学校に        ています。"

考え (かんがえ)

Thought; an idea or opinion one holds.

Similar definitions: thought, idea, opinion

Example: "あなたの        を聞かせてください。"

環境 (かんきょう)

Environment; the natural or social surroundings we live in.

Similar definitions: environment, surroundings

Example: "        問題は世界中で注目されている。"

関係 (かんけい)

Relationship; connection; the way two things or people are related.

Similar definitions: relationship, connection, relation

Example: "友達との        を大切にしたい。"

看護 (かんご)

Nursing; care of the sick or injured.

Similar definitions: nursing, care

Example: "彼女は        師になるために勉強している。"

漢字 (かんじ)

Kanji; Chinese characters used in Japanese writing.

Similar definitions: Chinese characters, kanji

Example: "日本語を学ぶためには        を覚えなければならない。"

元日 (がんじつ)

New Year's Day; January 1st.

Similar definitions: New Year's Day

Example: "        には家族で過ごします。"

感謝 (かんしゃ)

Gratitude; thankfulness; appreciation for kindness received.

Similar definitions: gratitude, thanks, appreciation

Example: "両親への        の気持ちを忘れないでください。"