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Nov 13, 2025

N5

Reading

コウ、キョウ

Meaning

exam, school, printing, proof, correction

Words

学校、小学校、中学校、高校、校

N4

Reading

シン、こころ、-ごころ

Meaning

heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)

Words

心、心理、関心、心臓、都心

N3

Reading

シン

Meaning

faith, truth, fidelity, trust

Words

通信、配信、信、信号、信頼

N2

Reading

キョウ、はし

Meaning

bridge

Words

橋、橋梁、船橋、石橋、板橋

N1

Reading

キョウ、おどろ.く、おどろ.かす

Meaning

wonder, be surprised, frightened, amazed

Words

驚く、驚異、驚き、驚愕、驚かす

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Nov 13, 2025

N5

く、こう

Definition

mouth, speech, counter for people or implements

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N4

なげる

Definition

to throw, to cast away, to face defeat, to give up

Examples

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N3

むし

Definition

disregarding, ignoring

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N2

ほうき

Definition

broom

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N1

じゃく

Definition

little less than, fewer than, under, weakness, the weak

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