èšJapanese VocabularyOrganized by Composition
Katakana
word
ăąăĄăȘă«Meaning
America
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese proper noun 'ăąăĄăȘă«' refers to the United States of America. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, news, and media to denote the country. The word is often used in contexts discussing geography, culture, politics, or travel. For example: I want to go to AmericaăăąăĄăȘă«ă«èĄăăăă§ăă(ăăăăă«ăăăăă§ă). America is a big countryăăąăĄăȘă«ăŻć€§ăăćœă§ăă(ăăăăăŻăăăăăă«ă§ă). The term can also be used in compound words, such as 'ăąăĄăȘă«äșș (ăăăăăă)' meaning 'American person'.
Part Of Speech
proper noun
Frequency
231
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Meeting
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăŒăăŁăłă° (miitingu)' is a loanword from English, meaning 'meeting'. It refers to a gathering of people for discussion or decision-making, often in a professional or formal setting. This term is commonly used in business contexts. For example: We have a meeting at 3 PMă3æă«ăăŒăăŁăłă°ăăăăŸăă(ăăăă«ăăŒăăŁăłă°ăăăăŸă). The meeting was productiveăăăźăăŒăăŁăłă°ăŻççŁçă§ăăă(ăăźăăŒăăŁăłă°ăŻăăăăăŠăă§ăă). Note that 'ăăŒăăŁăłă°' is often used interchangeably with the native Japanese word 'äŒè° (ăăă)', though 'ăăŒăăŁăłă°' can sometimes imply a slightly less formal gathering.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
302
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăŠăă§ăŠMeaning
Tokyo
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese proper noun 'ăăŠăă§ăŠ' refers to 'Tokyo', the capital city of Japan. It is one of the most populous and well-known cities in the world, serving as the political, economic, and cultural center of Japan. Example sentences: I live in Tokyoăç§ăŻăăŠăă§ăŠă«äœăă§ăăŸăă(ăăăăŻăšăăăăă«ăăă§ăăŸă). Tokyo is a big cityăăăŠăă§ăŠăŻć€§ăăéœćžă§ăă(ăšăăăăăŻăăăăăšăă§ă).
Part Of Speech
proper noun
Frequency
309
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă«Meaning
Dollar
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăă« (ă©ă)' refers to the currency unit 'dollar'. It is commonly used to denote currencies such as the US dollar (USD) or other dollar-based currencies. For example: I exchanged yen for dollarsăćăăă«ă«äș€æăăŸăăă(ăăăă©ăă«ăăăăăăŸăă). The price is 10 dollarsăć€æź”ăŻ10ăă«ă§ăă(ăă ăăŻăă ăă©ăă§ă). This word is often used in financial contexts, travel, or when discussing international trade.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
403
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă”ăŒăăčMeaning
Service
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese verbal noun 'ă”ăŒăăč (ă”ăŒăăč)' means 'service'. It is used to refer to the act of providing assistance or help, often in a business or commercial context. It can also refer to a free or extra item given to customers as a gesture of goodwill. For example: The restaurant provided excellent serviceăăŹăčăă©ăłăŻçŽ æŽăăăă”ăŒăăčăæäŸăăă(ăŹăčăă©ăłăŻăă°ăăăă”ăŒăăčăăŠăăăăăă). They gave us a free dessert as a serviceăă”ăŒăăčă§ăă¶ăŒăăçĄæă§ăăăă(ă”ăŒăăčă§ăă¶ăŒăăăăăăă§ăăă). The word is often used in phrases like 'ă”ăŒăăčæ„ (ă”ăŒăăčăăă)' (service industry) or 'ă”ăŒăăčæ (ă”ăŒăăčăăă)' (service charge).
Part Of Speech
verbal noun
Frequency
512
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăĄăŒă«Meaning
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăĄăŒă« (ăăŒă)' is a loanword derived from the English word 'mail' and specifically refers to 'email' in modern usage. It is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts to refer to electronic messages sent via email or messaging services. For example: I received an emailăăĄăŒă«ăćăćăăŸăăă(ăăŒăăăăăšăăŸăă). Please send me an emailăăĄăŒă«ăéăŁăŠăă ăăă(ăăŒăăăăăŁăŠăă ăă). Note that while 'ăĄăŒă«' can sometimes refer to text messages in casual conversation, its primary meaning is 'email'.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
516
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăŹăMeaning
TV
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăŹă (ăŠăăł)' means 'TV' or 'television'. It refers to the electronic device used for watching broadcast programs, shows, or movies. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and is a loanword from English. Example sentences: I watch TV every dayăæŻæ„ăăŹăăèŠăŸăă(ăŸăă«ăĄăŠăăłăăżăŸă). The TV is brokenăăăŹăăćŁăăŠăăă(ăŠăăłăăăăăŠăă). It can also refer to the content being broadcast, as in 'What's on TV?'ăăăŹăă§äœăăŁăŠăïŒă(ăŠăăłă§ăȘă«ăăŁăŠăïŒ).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
567
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă·ăčăăMeaning
System
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă·ăčăă (ăăăŠă)' means 'system'. It refers to a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole, such as a computer system, organizational system, or any structured arrangement. This word is often used in technical, business, or everyday contexts. For example: The new computer system is efficientăæ°ăăăłăłăă„ăŒăżă·ăčăă ăŻćčççă§ăă(ăăăăăăłăłăă„ăŒăżăăăŠăăŻăăăă€ăŠăă§ă). The company has a good management systemăăăźäŒç€ŸăŻèŻăç”ć¶ă·ăčăă ăæăŁăŠăăŸăă(ăăźăăăăăŻăăăăăăăăăŠăăăăŁăŠăăŸă). Note that 'ă·ăčăă ' is a loanword from English, and its usage is similar to the English word 'system'.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
594
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăšăMeaning
Edo
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese proper noun 'ăšă (edo)' refers to 'Edo', the former name of Tokyo during the Edo period (1603â1868). It was the political and cultural center of Japan during this time, ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate. The term is often used in historical contexts or to evoke a sense of traditional Japanese culture. For example: Edo was the capital of JapanăăšăăŻæ„æŹăźéŠéœă§ăăă(ăă©ăŻă«ă»ăăźăă ăšă§ăă). The Edo period was a time of peaceăæ±æžæ代ăŻćčłćăȘæ代ă§ăăă(ăă©ăă ăăŻăžăăăȘăă ăă§ăă). Note that 'æ±æž' is the kanji representation of 'ăšă', but the reading remains the same.
Part Of Speech
proper noun
Frequency
616
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăčMeaning
Bus
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăč (ă°ă)' means 'bus'. It refers to a large motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, typically along a fixed route. This word is a loanword from English, and it is commonly used in everyday conversation. Example sentences: I took the bus to schoolăăăčă§ćŠæ Ąă«èĄăăŸăăă(ă°ăă§ăăŁăăă«ăăăŸăă). The bus is late todayăä»æ„ăŻăăčăé ăăŠăăŸăă(ăăăăŻă°ăăăăăăŠăăŸă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
635
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăŒăăŁăŒMeaning
Party
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese verbal noun 'ăăŒăăŁăŒ (paatii)' means 'party'. It refers to a social gathering or celebration, often involving food, drinks, and entertainment. This word is commonly used in casual and formal contexts. For example: I will attend the partyăăăŒăăŁăŒă«ćć ăăŸăă(ă±ăŒăŠăăŒă«ăăăăăŸă). The party was funăăăŒăăŁăŒăŻæ„œăăăŁăă(ă±ăŒăŠăăŒăŻăăźăăăŁă). Note that 'ăăŒăăŁăŒ' is a loanword from English, and it is written in katakana to reflect its foreign origin.
Part Of Speech
verbal noun
Frequency
651
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăĄăŒăă«Meaning
Meter
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese suffix 'ăĄăŒăă« (ăăŒăšă)' is a loanword from the English 'meter', used to denote the unit of length in the metric system. It is commonly appended to numbers to indicate measurements in meters. For example: The pool is 25 meters longăăăŒă«ăŻ25ăĄăŒăă«ă§ăă(ă·ăŒăăŻ25ăăŒăšăă§ă). The tree is 10 meters tallăăăźæšăŻ10ăĄăŒăă«ă§ăă(ăăźăăŻ10ăăŒăšăă§ă). This suffix is widely used in contexts involving measurement, such as in construction, sports, and everyday descriptions of distance or height.
Part Of Speech
suffix
Frequency
689
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă©ăłăčMeaning
France
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese proper noun 'ăă©ăłăč (furansu)' refers to the country France. It is used in the same way as in English, to denote the European nation known for its culture, cuisine, and history. Example sentences include: I want to visit Franceăăă©ăłăčă«èĄăăăă(ă”ăăăă«ăăăă). This wine is from FranceăăăźăŻă€ăłăŻăă©ăłăčçŁă§ăă(ăăźăŻă€ăłăŻă”ăăăăăă§ă). The word is typically written in katakana, as it is a foreign loanword.
Part Of Speech
proper noun
Frequency
694
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăŒăžMeaning
Page
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăŒăž (peeji)' means 'page'. It is a loanword from English, commonly used to refer to a single side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or document. It can also refer to a digital page, such as a webpage. Example sentences: Please turn to page 10ă10ăăŒăžăéăăŠăă ăăă(ăă ăăăŒăžăăČăăăŠăă ăă). This webpage is very interestingăăăźăŠă§ăăăŒăžăŻăšăŠăéąçœăă(ăăźăŠă§ăăăŒăžăŻăšăŠăăăăăă). Note that 'ăăŒăž' is often used in combination with numbers to indicate specific pages, as in '5ăăŒăž (ăăăŒăž) (page 5)'.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
700
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă°ă©ăMeaning
Graph
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă°ă©ă (gurafu)' means 'graph'. It refers to a visual representation of data, typically using lines, bars, or points to show relationships or trends. This word is commonly used in academic, scientific, and business contexts. For example: Please draw a graphăă°ă©ăăæăăŠăă ăăă(ăăă”ăăăăŠăă ăă). The graph shows an increase in salesăă°ă©ăăŻćŁČăäžăăźćąć ăç€șăăŠăăŸăă(ăăă”ăŻăăăăăźăăăăăăăăŠăăŸă). The term is borrowed from English and is widely understood in Japanese contexts.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
704
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăčăMeaning
Post
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăčă (posuto)' primarily refers to a 'post' or 'mailbox'. It is commonly used to describe the physical box where letters and packages are deposited for delivery. For example: Please put the letter in the postăæçŽăăăčăă«ć „ăăŠăă ăăă(ăŠăăżăăœăăšă«ăăăŠăă ăă). Additionally, 'ăăčă' can also refer to a position or role within an organization, such as a job post. For example: He was appointed to the post of managerăćœŒăŻăăăŒăžăŁăŒăźăăčăă«ä»»ćœăăăă(ăăăŻăŸăăŒăăăŒăźăœăăšă«ă«ăăăăăă). The word is borrowed from English and retains similar meanings in Japanese.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
713
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăčăMeaning
Test
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese verbal noun 'ăăčă (ăŠăăš)' means 'test'. It is commonly used in educational contexts to refer to exams or quizzes, but it can also be used more broadly to describe any kind of test or trial. For example: I have a math test tomorrowăææ„ăŻæ°ćŠăźăăčăăăăă(ăăăăŻăăăăăźăŠăăšăăă). Let's test this new productăăăźæ°ăăèŁœćăăăčăăăăă(ăăźăăăăăăăăČăăăŠăăšăăă). The word is borrowed from English and is widely understood in Japanese, often used in both formal and informal settings.
Part Of Speech
verbal noun
Frequency
721
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă€ăMeaning
Germany
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese proper noun 'ăă€ă (doitsu)' refers to the country 'Germany'. It is used in contexts where one is talking about the country, its culture, people, or anything related to Germany. For example: I want to visit Germanyăăă€ăă«èĄăăăă(ăă€ăă«ăăăă). Germany is famous for its beerăăă€ăăŻăăŒă«ă§æćă§ăă(ăă€ăăŻăăŒă«ă§ăăăăă§ă). The word 'ăă€ă' is derived from the Dutch word 'Duits', which means 'German'. It is important to note that 'ăă€ă' is always written in katakana, as it is a foreign loanword.
Part Of Speech
proper noun
Frequency
737
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăąă«ăă€ăMeaning
Part time job
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese verbal noun 'ăąă«ăă€ă (arubaito)' refers to a part-time job, typically undertaken by students or individuals seeking additional income. It is derived from the German word 'Arbeit', meaning 'work'. This term is commonly used in casual contexts to describe temporary or non-permanent employment. For example: I have a part-time job at a convenience storeăç§ăŻăłăłăăă§ăąă«ăă€ăăăăŠăăŸăă(ăăăăŻăłăłăăă§ăąă«ăă€ăăăăŠăăŸă). He is looking for a part-time jobăćœŒăŻăąă«ăă€ăăæąăăŠăăŸăă(ăăăŻăąă«ăă€ăăăăăăŠăăŸă). It's important to note that 'ăąă«ăă€ă' is often used interchangeably with 'ăă€ă (baito)', a more colloquial abbreviation.
Part Of Speech
verbal noun
Frequency
764
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăłăăŒMeaning
Copy
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese verbal noun 'ăłăăŒ (kopii)' means 'copy'. It is derived from the English word 'copy' and is commonly used in contexts related to duplicating documents, images, or other materials. It can also refer to a copy of something in a more abstract sense, such as a replica or imitation. For example: Please make a copy of this documentăăăźæžéĄăźăłăăŒăăéĄăăăŸăă(ăăźăăăăăźăłăăŒăăăăăăăŸă). This is a copy of the original paintingăăăăŻăȘăȘăžăă«ăźç””ăźăłăăŒă§ăă(ăăăŻăȘăȘăžăă«ăźăăźăłăăŒă§ă). The word is often used in office or academic settings, and it can also be used as a verb by adding 'ăă' (suru), as in 'ăłăăŒăă' (kopii suru), meaning 'to copy'.
Part Of Speech
verbal noun
Frequency
770
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăăŒăMeaning
Department store
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăăŒă (depaato)' is a loanword derived from the English 'department store'. It refers to a large retail establishment offering a wide range of products organized into different departments. In Japan, department stores are often multi-story buildings that sell everything from clothing and cosmetics to household goods and food, and they are known for their high-quality service and sometimes luxurious atmosphere. Example sentences: I went shopping at the department storeăăăăŒăă§èČ·ăç©ăăăŸăăă(ă§ă±ăŒăšă§ăăăăźăăăŸăă). The department store is crowded todayăăăăŒăăŻä»æ„æ··ăă§ăăŸăă(ă§ă±ăŒăšăŻăăăăăă§ăăŸă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
783
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăă«Meaning
Hotel
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăă« (hoteru)' means 'hotel'. This word refers to a commercial establishment providing lodging, meals, and other guest services. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: I stayed at a hotelăăăă«ă«æłăŸăăŸăăă(ăăă«ă«ăšăŸăăŸăă). The hotel is near the stationăăăă«ăŻé§ ăźèżăă§ăă(ăăă«ăŻăăăźăĄăăă§ă). The word 'ăăă«' is a loanword from English, and it is written in katakana to reflect its foreign origin.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
805
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăȘăȘă”ă«Meaning
Osaka
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese proper noun 'ăȘăȘă”ă« (oosaka)' refers to the city of Osaka, which is a major economic hub and the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan. It is located in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu. Osaka is known for its modern architecture, nightlife, and hearty street food. Example sentences include: I went to OsakaăăȘăȘă”ă«ă«èĄăăŸăăă(ăăăăă«ăăăŸăă). Osaka is famous for takoyakiăăȘăȘă”ă«ăŻăăăăă§æćă§ăă(ăăăăăŻăăăăă§ăăăăă§ă).
Part Of Speech
proper noun
Frequency
814
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăŁăłăMeaning
Camp
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese verbal noun 'ăăŁăłă (kyanpu)' refers to the activity of camping or setting up a temporary outdoor shelter. It is often used in contexts related to outdoor activities, leisure, or survival situations. For example: We went camping last weekendăć é±æ«ăăŁăłăă«èĄăŁăă(ăăăă ăăŸă€ăăŁăłăă«ăăŁă). They are camping in the mountainsăćœŒăăŻć±±ă§ăăŁăłăăăŠăăă(ăăăăŻăăŸă§ăăŁăłăăăŠăă). The word can also refer to the campsite itself, as in 'ăăŁăłăć Ž (ăăŁăłăăăă) (campsite)'. It is a loanword from English, and its usage is quite common in modern Japanese.
Part Of Speech
verbal noun
Frequency
826
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă€ăźăȘăčMeaning
Britain
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese proper noun 'ă€ăźăȘăč (ăăăă)' refers to 'Britain' or 'the United Kingdom'. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to the country, its culture, or people. For example: I want to visit Britainăă€ăźăȘăčă«èĄăăăă§ăă(ăăăăă«ăăăăă§ă). Britain is famous for its teaăă€ăźăȘăčăŻăè¶ă§æćă§ăă(ăăăăăŻăăĄăă§ăăăăă§ă). Note that while 'ă€ăźăȘăč' specifically refers to Britain, it is sometimes used more broadly to refer to the entire United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Part Of Speech
proper noun
Frequency
851
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăŒăżMeaning
Data
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăŒăż (ă§ăŒă)' means 'data'. It refers to information, facts, or statistics collected for analysis or reference. This word is commonly used in technical, scientific, and everyday contexts. For example: The data is importantăăăŒăżăŻéèŠă§ăă(ă§ăŒăăŻăă ăăăă§ă). I analyzed the dataăăăŒăżăćæăăŸăăă(ă§ăŒăăă¶ăăăăăŸăă). This word is often used in combination with other terms, such as 'ăăŒăżăăŒăč (ă§ăŒăăčăŒă)' (database) or 'ăăŒăżćæ (ă§ăŒăă¶ăăă)' (data analysis).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
869
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă°ă©ăMeaning
Gram
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă°ă©ă (guramu)' refers to the unit of mass 'gram'. It is commonly used in contexts related to weight, measurements, and cooking. For example: this is 100 grams of sugarăăăăŻ100ă°ă©ă ăźç çłă§ăă(ăăăŻăČăăă°ă©ă ăźăăšăă§ă). The package weighs 500 gramsăăăźăăă±ăŒăžăŻ500ă°ă©ă ă§ăă(ăăźăăă±ăŒăžăŻăăČăăă°ă©ă ă§ă). The word is borrowed from the English 'gram' and is written in katakana, as is typical for loanwords in Japanese.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
912
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăłăMeaning
Tent
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăłă (tento)' means 'tent'. This word is used to refer to a portable shelter made of cloth or similar material, supported by poles and stretched tight by cords or loops attached to pegs driven into the ground. It is commonly used in contexts related to camping, outdoor activities, or temporary shelters. For example: We set up a tentăăăłăăćŒ”ăŁăă(ăăłăăăŻăŁă). The tent is waterproofăăăźăăłăăŻéČæ°Žă ă(ăăźăăłăăŻăŒăăăă ). This word is a direct loanword from English, and its usage is straightforward in Japanese.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
925
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăŒăMeaning
Boat
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăŒă (bouto)' refers to a small watercraft, typically propelled by oars, sails, or a motor. It is often used to describe recreational or small boats, such as rowboats or dinghies. Example sentences: Let's rent a boatăăăŒăăćăăŸăăăă(ăăŒăăăăăŸăăă). The boat is floating on the lakeăăăŒăăæčă«æ”źăăă§ăăă(ăăŒăăăżăăăżă«ăăăă§ăă). Note that 'ăăŒă' is a loanword from English, and its usage is specific to small boats rather than larger ships, which are referred to as 'èč (ă”ă)'.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
930
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăȘăŒăăă€Meaning
Motorcycle
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăȘăŒăă〠(outobai)' refers to a 'motorcycle'. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe a two-wheeled motor vehicle. It is a loanword derived from the English 'auto bike'. Example sentences include: He rides a motorcycleăćœŒăŻăȘăŒăăă€ă«äčăă(ăăăŻăȘăŒăăă€ă«ăźă). I want to buy a motorcycleăăȘăŒăăă€ăèČ·ăăăă(ăȘăŒăăă€ăăăăă). The word is often used in casual contexts and is easily understood by Japanese speakers.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
940
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăŹăŒăłăMeaning
Gift, Present
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese verbal noun 'ăăŹăŒăłă (purezento)' is borrowed from the English word 'present' and refers to a gift or something given to someone. It is commonly used in contexts involving giving or receiving gifts, especially during celebrations like birthdays or holidays. For example: I received a present from my friendăćéăăăăŹăŒăłăăăăăŁăă(ăšăă ăĄăăăăŹăŒăłăăăăăŁă). I will give a gift to my motherăæŻă«ăăŹăŒăłăăăăăă(ăŻăŻă«ăăŹăŒăłăăăăă). Note that 'ăăŹăŒăłă' can also function as a verb, as in 'ăăŹăŒăłăăă (to give a gift/present).'
Part Of Speech
verbal noun
Frequency
966
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăăčMeaning
Tennis
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese verbal noun 'ăăăč (ăŠă«ă)' means 'tennis'. It refers to the sport of tennis, which involves hitting a ball over a net using rackets. This word is a direct borrowing from English and is commonly used in Japanese. For example: I play tennisăç§ăŻăăăčăăăŸăă(ăăăăŻăŠă«ăăăăŸă). Tennis is funăăăăčăŻæ„œăăă§ăă(ăŠă«ăăŻăăźăăă§ă). The word can also be used in compound phrases, such as 'ăăăčăłăŒă (ăŠă«ăăăŒăš)' (tennis court) or 'ăăăčăăŒă« (ăŠă«ăăŒăŒă)' (tennis ball).
Part Of Speech
verbal noun
Frequency
983
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă¶Meaning
Visa
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă㶠(biza)' refers to a 'visa', which is an official document or endorsement in a passport that allows the holder to enter, stay, or leave a country for a specified period of time. This term is commonly used in contexts related to travel, immigration, and international law. For example: I need a visa to travel to Japanăæ„æŹă«æ èĄăăăăă«ăă¶ăćż èŠă§ăă(ă«ă»ăă«ăăăăăăăăă«ăłăăăČă€ăăă§ă). She applied for a work visaăćœŒć„łăŻć°±ćŽăă¶ăçłè«ăăŸăăă(ăăźăăăŻăă ăăăăłăăăăăăăăŸăă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1012
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăšăŒăăăMeaning
Europe
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese proper noun 'ăšăŒăăă (youroppa)' refers to the continent of Europe. It is used in the same way as the English word 'Europe' and can refer to the continent as a whole or to European countries collectively. For example: I want to travel to EuropeăăšăŒăăăă«æ èĄăăăă§ăă(ăšăŒăăăă«ăăăăăăăă§ă). Europe has many historical sitesăăšăŒăăăă«ăŻć€ăăźæŽćČçăȘć ŽæăăăăŸăă(ăšăŒăăăă«ăŻăăăăźăăăăŠăăȘă°ăăăăăăŸă). The word is commonly used in discussions about geography, culture, or travel.
Part Of Speech
proper noun
Frequency
1018
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăŹăă«Meaning
Level
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăŹăă« (reberu)' means 'level'. It is often used to describe the degree, standard, or stage of something, such as skill, difficulty, or quality. This word is borrowed from English and is commonly used in various contexts, including education, gaming, and everyday conversation. For example: His English level is highăćœŒăźè±èȘăźăŹăă«ăŻé«ăă(ăăăźăăăăźăŹăă«ăŻăăă). The difficulty level of this game is lowăăăźăČăŒă ăźéŁæćșŠăŹăă«ăŻäœăă(ăăźăČăŒă ăźăȘăăă©ăŹăă«ăŻăČăă). It can also refer to physical levels, such as floors in a building: The meeting is on the third levelăäŒè°ăŻ3éăŹăă«ă§ăă(ăăăăŻăăăăăŹăă«ă§ă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1021
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăŻăżă€Meaning
Tie
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăŻăżă€ (nekutai)' refers to a 'tie', specifically the necktie worn as part of formal attire. It is a loanword from the English 'necktie'. This word is commonly used in contexts related to business attire, formal events, or fashion. For example: He is wearing a red tieăćœŒăŻè”€ăăăŻăżă€ăăăŠăăă(ăăăŻăăăăăŻăżă€ăăăŠăă). I bought a new tie for the meetingăäŒè°ăźăăă«æ°ăăăăŻăżă€ăèČ·ăŁăă(ăăăăźăăă«ăăăăăăăŻăżă€ăăăŁă). The word is typically used in its katakana form, reflecting its foreign origin.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1053
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăżă€ăMeaning
Kind, Type
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăżă€ă (taipu)' primarily means 'type' or 'kind'. It is often used to categorize or classify things, people, or ideas based on shared characteristics. For example: What type of music do you like?ăă©ăăȘăżă€ăăźéłæ„œăć„œăă§ăăïŒă(ă©ăăȘăżă€ăăźăăăăăăăă§ăăïŒ). She is not my typeăćœŒć„łăŻç§ăźăżă€ăăăăȘăă(ăăźăăăŻăăăăźăżă€ăăăăȘă). The word can also refer to someone's romantic or physical preferences, as in 'my type' or 'not my type'. It is a versatile term borrowed from English and widely used in everyday conversation.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1057
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă€ăȘăȘăłMeaning
Violin
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăă€ăȘăȘăł (baiorin)' refers to the musical instrument known as the 'violin'. It is a string instrument played with a bow, commonly used in classical music, but also in various other genres. Example sentences: She plays the violin beautifullyăćœŒć„łăŻăă€ăȘăȘăłăçŸăăćŒŸăă(ăăźăăăŻăă€ăȘăȘăłăăă€ăăăăČă). I bought a new violinăæ°ăăăă€ăȘăȘăłăèČ·ăăŸăăă(ăăăăăăă€ăȘăȘăłăăăăŸăă). The word 'ăă€ăȘăȘăł' is a direct loanword from English, reflecting the influence of Western music in Japan.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1059
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă§ăŠăMeaning
Kyoto
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese proper noun 'ăă§ăŠă' refers to the city of Kyoto, which is located in the Kansai region of Japan. Kyoto is renowned for its historical significance, as it served as the capital of Japan for over a thousand years before the capital was moved to Tokyo. The city is famous for its numerous temples, shrines, and traditional wooden houses, as well as its cultural heritage, including tea ceremonies, geisha, and traditional crafts. Example sentences: I visited Kyoto last yearăć»ćčŽăă§ăŠăă«èĄăăŸăăă(ăăăăăă§ăŠăă«ăăăŸăă). Kyoto is beautiful in autumnăăă§ăŠăăŻç§ăçŸăăă(ăă§ăŠăăŻăăăăă€ăăă).
Part Of Speech
proper noun
Frequency
1062
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăčăăŒăMeaning
Passport
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăčăăŒă (pasupouto)' refers to a 'passport', which is an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries. This word is a direct loanword from English, and it is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing travel or international matters. For example: I need to renew my passportăăăčăăŒăăæŽæ°ăăćż èŠăăăăŸăă(ă±ăăœăŒăšăăăăăăăăČă€ăăăăăăŸă). Please show your passport at the counterăă«ăŠăłăżăŒă§ăăčăăŒăăèŠăăŠăă ăăă(ăăăăăŒă§ă±ăăœăŒăšăăżăăŠăă ăă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1064
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăąMeaning
Door
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăą (ă©ă)' means 'door'. It refers to a movable barrier used to open and close an entrance, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or slides. This word is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as in homes, cars, or buildings. For example: Please close the doorăăăąăéăăŠăă ăăă(ă©ăăăăăŠăă ăă). The door is openăăăąăéăăŠăăŸăă(ă©ăăăăăŠăăŸă). Note that 'ăăą' is often used for Western-style doors, while traditional Japanese sliding doors are referred to as 'è„ (ă”ăăŸ)' or 'éć (ăăăă)'.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1073
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăźăżăŒMeaning
Guitar
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăźăżăŒ (gitaa)' refers to the musical instrument known as the guitar. It is a loanword from English, and it is used in the same context as in English, referring to both acoustic and electric guitars. For example: I play the guitarăç§ăŻăźăżăŒăćŒŸăăŸăă(ăăăăŻăźăżăŒăăČăăŸă). He bought a new guitarăćœŒăŻæ°ăăăźăżăŒăèČ·ăăŸăăă(ăăăŻăăăăăăźăżăŒăăăăŸăă). The word is commonly used in music-related contexts and is easily understood by Japanese speakers.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1081
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă»ăŒăżăŒMeaning
Sweater
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă»ăŒăżăŒ (seetaa)' refers to a 'sweater', which is a knitted garment typically worn on the upper body to provide warmth. This word is borrowed from English and is commonly used in everyday conversation. For example: I bought a new sweaterăæ°ăăă»ăŒăżăŒăèČ·ăăŸăăă(ăăăăăă»ăŒăżăŒăăăăŸăă). This sweater is warmăăăźă»ăŒăżăŒăŻæăăă§ăă(ăăźă»ăŒăżăŒăŻăăăăăă§ă). The term is widely understood and used in various contexts, from casual to formal settings.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1090
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă°ă«ăŒăMeaning
Group (of people)
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă°ă«ăŒă (ăăăŒă·)' means 'group'. It is used to refer to a collection of people, things, or entities that are considered together as a unit. This word is often used in contexts such as social groups, work teams, or categories. For example: I joined a study groupăç§ăŻććŒ·ăźă°ă«ăŒăă«ć „ăăŸăăă(ăăăăŻăčăăăăăźăăăŒă·ă«ăŻăăăŸăă). This group is very activeăăăźă°ă«ăŒăăŻăšăŠă掻çșă§ăă(ăăźăăăŒă·ăŻăšăŠăăăŁă±ă€ă§ă). The word is borrowed from English and is commonly used in modern Japanese.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1094
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăœăłăłMeaning
Computer
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăœăłăł (pasokon)' is an abbreviation of 'ăăŒăœăă«ăłăłăă„ăŒăż (paasonaru konpyuuta)', meaning 'personal computer'. It refers to a computer designed for individual use, typically for tasks such as word processing, internet browsing, or gaming. This term is widely used in everyday conversation and is more casual than the full term. Example sentences: I bought a new computerăæ°ăăăăœăłăłăèČ·ăăŸăăă(ăăăăăăăœăłăłăăăăŸăă). My computer is brokenăç§ăźăăœăłăłăćŁăăŠăăŸăă(ăăăăźăăœăłăłăăăăăŠăăŸă). Note that 'ăăœăłăł' specifically refers to personal computers and not other types of computers like servers or mainframes.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1118
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă”ă€ăMeaning
Site
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă”ă€ă (ă”ă€ă)' primarily means 'site'. It is often used to refer to websites or locations. For example: I found a good siteăăăă”ă€ăăèŠă€ăăă(ăăă”ă€ăăăżă€ăă). This site is usefulăăăźă”ă€ăăŻäŸżć©ă ă(ăăźă”ă€ăăŻăčăăă ). The word can also refer to physical locations, though this usage is less common. For example: the construction siteăć»șèšçŸć Žă(ăăăă€ăăă°). Note that 'ă”ă€ă' is a loanword from English, and its usage is mostly limited to modern contexts, particularly in relation to the internet.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1147
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă±ăŒăčMeaning
Case
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă±ăŒăč (keesu)' is a loanword from English, meaning 'case'. It is commonly used to refer to a container, a situation, or an instance. For example: This is a special caseăăăăŻçčć„ăȘă±ăŒăčă§ăă(ăăăŻăšăăčă€ăȘă±ăŒăčă§ă). I need a case for my glassesăăĄăŹăăźă±ăŒăčăćż èŠă§ăă(ăĄăŹăăźă±ăŒăčăăČă€ăăă§ă). The word can also be used in legal or medical contexts to refer to a specific instance or situation, such as 'a legal case' or 'a medical case'.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1156
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăąăă«Meaning
Model
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăąăă« (ăă§ă)' means 'model'. This word is used to refer to a person who poses for photographs, fashion, or art, as well as a representation or prototype of something, such as a model car or a scientific model. For example: She is a famous modelăćœŒć„łăŻæćăȘăąăă«ă§ăă(ăăźăăăŻăăăăăȘăă§ăă§ă). This is a model of the new carăăăăŻæ°ăăè»ăźăąăă«ă§ăă(ăăăŻăăăăăăăăŸăźăă§ăă§ă). The word is borrowed from English and is commonly used in both professional and casual contexts.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1183
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăœăăMeaning
Soft, Software
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăœăă (sofuto)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'software', referring to programs and operating information used by computers. For example: I bought new softwareăæ°ăăăœăăăèČ·ăăŸăăă(ăăăăăăœăăăăăăŸăă). The second meaning is 'soft', often used to describe something that is gentle, smooth, or not hard. For example: This bread is softăăăźăăłăŻăœăăă§ăă(ăăźăăłăŻăœăăă§ă). The context usually makes it clear which meaning is intended. In technology-related discussions, 'ăœăă' typically refers to software, while in everyday conversation, it might refer to something soft in texture or feel.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1196
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăąăžăąMeaning
Asia
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese proper noun 'ăąăžăą (ăăă)' refers to the continent of Asia. It is a loanword derived from the English word 'Asia' and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. This term is often used in discussions about geography, culture, or international relations. For example: I traveled to Asia last yearăć»ćčŽăăąăžăąăæ èĄăăŸăăă(ăăăăăăăăăăăăăăăŸăă). Asia is the largest continentăăąăžăąăŻäžçȘ性ăă性éžă§ăă(ăăăăŻăăĄă°ăăăăăăăăăă§ă). The word is written in katakana, as it is a foreign loanword, and it is pronounced 'ajia'.
Part Of Speech
proper noun
Frequency
1203
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăŒăMeaning
Platform, Home
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăŒă (ă»ăŒă)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'home', referring to one's place of residence or a place where one feels a sense of belonging. For example: I want to go homeăăăŒă ă«ćž°ăăăă(ă»ăŒăă«ăăăăă). The second meaning is 'platform', specifically referring to the platform at a train station where passengers board and alight from trains. For example: The train is arriving at platform 3ăé»è»ă3çȘăăŒă ă«ć°çăăŸăă(ă§ăăăăăăă°ăă»ăŒăă«ăšăăĄăăăăŸă). It's important to note that the context in which 'ăăŒă ' is used will determine which meaning is intended, as these two meanings are unrelated.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1205
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Ice cream
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăąă€ăčăŻăȘăŒă (aisukuriimu)' is a loanword from English, meaning 'ice cream'. It refers to the sweet frozen dessert made from dairy products, sugar, and flavorings. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially in contexts related to food, desserts, or summer treats. For example: I want to eat ice creamăăąă€ăčăŻăȘăŒă ăéŁăčăăă(ăăăăăăŒăăăăčăă). This ice cream is deliciousăăăźăąă€ăčăŻăȘăŒă ăŻçŸćłăăă(ăăźăăăăăăŒăăŻăăăă). Note that while 'ăąă€ăčăŻăȘăŒă ' is the most common term, you might also encounter 'ăœăăăŻăȘăŒă (sofutokuriimu)', which specifically refers to soft-serve ice cream.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1207
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăšăă«ăźăŒMeaning
Energy
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăšăă«ăźăŒ (enerugii)' refers to 'energy'. This term is used in various contexts, including physical energy, such as the energy produced by machines or the energy required for physical activities, as well as mental or emotional energy. It is a loanword from the English 'energy' and is widely used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: I need more energy to finish this workăăăźä»äșăç”ăăăăăăă«ăăŁăšăšăă«ăźăŒăćż èŠă ă(ăăźăăăšăăăăăăăăă«ăăŁăšăšăă«ăźăŒăăČă€ăăă ). Solar panels convert sunlight into energyăăœăŒă©ăŒăăă«ăŻć€Șéœć ăăšăă«ăźăŒă«ć€æăăă(ăœăŒă©ăŒăăă«ăŻăăăăăăăăšăă«ăźăŒă«ăžăăăăă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1240
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăłăčMeaning
Dance
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese verbal noun 'ăăłăč (ă ăă)' means 'dance'. It refers to the act of dancing or a dance performance. This word is often used in contexts related to social events, performances, or hobbies. For example: I enjoy dancingăăăłăčăæ„œăăă§ăăŸăă(ă ăăăăăźăăă§ăăŸă). She is good at dancingăćœŒć„łăŻăăłăčăäžæă§ăă(ăăźăăăŻă ăăăăăăăă§ă). The word 'ăăłăč' is commonly used in both casual and formal settings and can refer to various styles of dance, from traditional to modern.
Part Of Speech
verbal noun
Frequency
1245
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăăMeaning
Banana
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăă' (banana) refers to the fruit banana. It is a loanword from English, written in katakana to indicate its foreign origin. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and is easily recognizable. For example: I ate a bananaăăăăăéŁăčăă(ăăăăăăčă). Bananas are sweetăăăăăŻçăă(ăăăăŻăăŸă). The word 'ăăă' is straightforward and does not carry additional meanings or nuances beyond its reference to the fruit.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1267
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăă«ăŒMeaning
Police car
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăă«ăŒ (patokaa)' is a loanword derived from the English 'patrol car'. It refers specifically to a police car used for patrolling and responding to incidents. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation and media. For example: The police car is fastăăăă«ăŒăŻéăă(ă±ăšăăŒăŻăŻăă). I saw a police car on the streetăéăă§ăăă«ăŒăèŠăă(ăšăăă§ă±ăšăăŒăăżă). The term is widely understood and used across Japan, often associated with law enforcement and emergency response scenarios.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1277
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Hamburger
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăłăăŒăŹăŒ (hanbaagaa)' refers to a 'hamburger', which is a type of sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat, typically beef, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun. In Japan, hamburgers are commonly found in fast food restaurants and are often served with various toppings and condiments. Example sentences: I ate a hamburger for lunchăæŒăăŻăă«ăăłăăŒăŹăŒăéŁăčăă(ăČăăăŻăă«ăŻăă°ăŒăăŒăăăčă). This hamburger is deliciousăăăźăăłăăŒăŹăŒăŻăăăăă(ăăźăŻăă°ăŒăăŒăŻăăăă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1285
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă€ăłăMeaning
Point
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăă€ăłă (pointo)' refers to a 'point' in various contexts. It can denote a key idea or main point in a discussion, a point in a game or competition, or a point of interest in a location. It is also commonly used in the context of loyalty points or reward points in shopping. For example: The main point of the discussion is...ăè°è«ăźăă€ăłăăŻ...ă(ăăăăźăă€ăłăăŻ...). I earned 100 points at the storeăćșă§100ăă€ăłăăçČćŸăăŸăăă(ăżăă§100ăă€ăłăăăăăšăăăŸăă). This spot is a popular tourist pointăăăźć ŽæăŻäșșæ°ăźèŠłć ăă€ăłăă§ăă(ăăźă°ăăăŻă«ăăăźăăăăăă€ăłăă§ă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1286
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Escalator
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăšăčă«ăŹăŒăżăŒ (esukareetaa)' refers to an 'escalator', a moving staircase that transports people between floors in buildings. It is a loanword from English, written in katakana. This word is commonly used in public spaces like shopping malls, train stations, and airports. For example: Please use the escalatorăăšăčă«ăŹăŒăżăŒăăć©çšăă ăăă(ăăăăăŒăăŒăăăăăăă ăă). The escalator is out of orderăăšăčă«ăŹăŒăżăŒăŻæ éäžă§ăă(ăăăăăŒăăŒăŻăăăăăĄă ăă§ă). Note that this word is always written in katakana, as it is a foreign loanword.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1292
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăăłăłMeaning
Pachinko
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăăłăł' refers to a popular mechanical game in Japan, similar to a vertical pinball machine. It is a form of gambling entertainment where players shoot small steel balls into a machine, aiming to win more balls which can be exchanged for prizes or tokens. Pachinko parlors are widespread in Japan and are a significant part of Japanese leisure culture. Example sentences: I went to play pachinko yesterdayăæšæ„ăăăłăłăăă«èĄăŁăă(ăăźăăăăłăłăăă«ăăŁă). Pachinko is very popular in JapanăăăăłăłăŻæ„æŹă§ăšăŠăäșșæ°ă§ăă(ăăăłăłăŻă«ă»ăă§ăšăŠăă«ăăă§ă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1304
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă€ăăłMeaning
Nylon
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăă€ăăł (nairon)' refers to 'nylon', a synthetic fiber widely used in textiles and various other products. This term is a direct loanword from English, and it is commonly used in contexts related to clothing, bags, ropes, and other items made from nylon material. For example: This bag is made of nylonăăăźăăă°ăŻăă€ăăłèŁœă§ăă(ăăźăăă°ăŻăă€ăăłăăă§ă). Nylon is durable and lightweightăăă€ăăłăŻèäč æ§ăăă軜ăă§ăă(ăă€ăăłăŻăăăă ăăăăăăăăăă§ă). The word is often used in everyday conversations, especially when discussing materials or shopping for products.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1329
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăĄăŒă«ăŒMeaning
Maker
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăĄăŒă«ăŒ (ăăŒăăŒ)' is a loanword from English, meaning 'maker' or 'manufacturer'. It is commonly used to refer to companies or brands that produce goods, particularly in industries like electronics, automobiles, or cosmetics. For example: This is a product from a famous makerăăăăŻæćăȘăĄăŒă«ăŒăźèŁœćă§ăă(ăăăŻăăăăăȘăăŒăăŒăźăăăČăă§ă). I trust this maker's qualityăăăźăĄăŒă«ăŒăźćèłȘăäżĄé ŒăăŠăăŸăă(ăăźăăŒăăŒăźăČăăă€ăăăăăăăŠăăŸă). The word is often used in contexts discussing product origins, quality, or brand reputation.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1334
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăĄă€ă«Meaning
File
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăĄă€ă« (fairu)' refers to a 'file', typically in the context of digital files or documents stored on a computer or other electronic device. It can also refer to physical files, such as those kept in a filing cabinet. This word is borrowed from English and is widely used in both professional and casual settings. Example sentences: Please send me the fileăăăĄă€ă«ăéăŁăŠăă ăăă(ăăĄă€ă«ăăăăŁăŠăă ăă). I saved the file on my desktopăăăĄă€ă«ăăăčăŻăăăă«äżćăăŸăăă(ăăĄă€ă«ăăăčăŻăăăă«ă»ăăăăŸăă). The word is often used in combination with other terms, such as 'ăăĄă€ă«ć (fairumei)' meaning 'file name' or 'ăăĄă€ă«ćœąćŒ (fairukeishiki)' meaning 'file format'.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1337
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă«ăŒăMeaning
Card
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă«ăŒă (ăăŒă©)' means 'card'. This term is used to refer to various types of cards, such as credit cards, playing cards, membership cards, or business cards. It is a loanword from English, and its usage is quite broad, encompassing any flat, rectangular object used for identification, payment, or entertainment purposes. For example: I forgot my credit cardăăŻăŹăžăăă«ăŒăăćżăăŸăăă(ăăăăŁăšăăŒă©ăăăăăŸăă). Let's play with cardsăă«ăŒăă§éăłăŸăăăă(ăăŒă©ă§ăăăłăŸăăă). The word is versatile and can be used in many contexts, making it a common term in everyday Japanese conversation.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1340
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă±ăăMeaning
Ticket
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăă±ăă (chiketto)' means 'ticket'. This word is a loanword from English and is commonly used in contexts related to events, transportation, or any situation requiring a ticket for entry or service. For example: I bought a concert ticketăăłăłă”ăŒăăźăă±ăăăèČ·ăăŸăăă(ăłăłă”ăŒăăźăă±ăăăăăăŸăă). Do you have a train ticket?ăé»è»ăźăă±ăăăæăŁăŠăăŸăăïŒă(ă§ăăăăźăă±ăăăăăŁăŠăăŸăăïŒ). The word is widely understood and used in everyday conversation, especially in urban settings.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1343
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Chocolate
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăă§ăłăŹăŒă (chokoreeto)' means 'chocolate'. This word is used to refer to the sweet food made from cacao beans, often in the form of bars, candies, or desserts. It is a loanword from English, and its usage is widespread in Japan, where chocolate is a popular treat. For example: I bought chocolateăăă§ăłăŹăŒăăèČ·ăăŸăăă(ăĄăăăăŒăšăăăăŸăă). This cake has chocolateăăăźă±ăŒăăŻăă§ăłăŹăŒăăć „ăŁăŠăăŸăă(ăăźăăŒăăŻăĄăăăăŒăšăăŻăăŁăŠăăŸă). The word can also be used in compound terms, such as 'ăă§ăłăŹăŒăă±ăŒă (chokoreeto keeki)' (chocolate cake).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1350
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăăMeaning
Match
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăă (matchi)' refers to a 'match', specifically the small stick used for lighting fires. It is a loanword from English and is commonly used in everyday contexts. For example: I need a match to light the candleăăăŁăłăă«ă«ç«ăă€ăăăăă«ăăăăćż èŠă§ăă(ăăŁăłăă«ă«ăČăă€ăăăăă«ăăăăăČă€ăăă§ă). He struck a match to see in the darkăćœŒăŻæéă§èŠăăăă«ăăăăæŠăŁăă(ăăăŻăăăăżă§ăżăăăă«ăăăăăăăŁă). This word is straightforward and does not carry additional meanings or nuances beyond its direct reference to the object.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1369
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăčăăŒăMeaning
Heater
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăčăăŒă (sutoubu)' refers to a 'heater', specifically a device used to warm a room or space. It is a loanword derived from the English word 'stove', but in Japanese, it typically refers to heating devices rather than cooking stoves. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially during colder months. For example: The heater is warmăăčăăŒăăŻæăăă(ăăšăŒă¶ăŻăăăăă). I turned on the heaterăăčăăŒăăă€ăăă(ăăšăŒă¶ăă€ăă). Note that while 'ăčăăŒă' can sometimes refer to a stove for cooking, in modern usage, it is more commonly associated with room heaters.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1382
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Gas station
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăŹăœăȘăłăčăżăłă (gasorinsutando)' refers to a 'gas station' or 'petrol station', where vehicles can refuel with gasoline or petrol. This term is a direct loanword from English, adapted into Japanese phonetics. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to places to fill up a car's fuel tank. For example: I need to stop by the gas stationăăŹăœăȘăłăčăżăłăă«ćŻăćż èŠăăăă(ăŹăœăȘăłăčăżăłăă«ăăăČă€ăăăăă). The gas station is closedăăŹăœăȘăłăčăżăłăăŻéăŸăŁăŠăăă(ăŹăœăȘăłăčăżăłăăŻăăŸăŁăŠăă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1391
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăŒăMeaning
Date
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese verbal noun 'ăăŒă (ă§ăŒăš)' refers to a romantic or social outing between two people, typically a couple. It is used to describe a planned meeting or activity, such as going to a movie, having dinner, or spending time together. For example: We went on a date yesterdayăæšæ„ăăŒăăăăŸăăă(ăăźăă§ăŒăšăăăŸăă). They are on a date at the parkăćœŒăăŻć Źćă§ăăŒăäžă§ăă(ăăăăŻăăăăă§ă§ăŒăšăĄă ăă§ă). The word is borrowed from English and is commonly used in modern Japanese to describe romantic outings.
Part Of Speech
verbal noun
Frequency
1398
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăŹăąăłMeaning
Lemon
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăŹăąăł (ăăă)' means 'lemon'. This word is a direct borrowing from the English word 'lemon' and refers to the citrus fruit known for its sour taste and bright yellow color. It is commonly used in culinary contexts, such as in recipes or when discussing flavors. For example: I like lemon teaăăŹăąăłăăŁăŒăć„œăă§ăă(ăăăăŠăăŒăăăă§ă). This cake has a lemon flavorăăăźă±ăŒăăŻăŹăąăłăźćłăăăŸăă(ăăźăăŒăăŻăăăăźăăăăăŸă). The word is also used in various products and brand names, reflecting its widespread recognition and usage in Japanese culture.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1414
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă©ă€ăMeaning
Drive
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese verbal noun 'ăă©ă€ă (doraibu)' means 'drive'. It refers to the act of operating a vehicle, typically a car, or going for a leisurely trip by car. This word is often used in contexts related to traveling or enjoying a scenic route. For example: Let's go for a driveăăă©ă€ăă«èĄăăă(ă©ăăă¶ă«ăăă). I enjoy driving along the coastăæ”·ćČžæČżăăăă©ă€ăăăăźăć„œăă§ăă(ăăăăăăăă©ăăă¶ăăăźăăăă§ă). The word can also imply a sense of relaxation or enjoyment associated with driving, rather than just the functional aspect of operating a vehicle.
Part Of Speech
verbal noun
Frequency
1426
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă©ă±ăăMeaning
Racket
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă©ă±ăă (ăăăŁăš)' refers to a 'racket', which is a sports equipment used in games like tennis, badminton, or squash. It consists of a handled frame with an open hoop across which a network of strings is stretched tightly. For example: I bought a new tennis racketăæ°ăăăăăčăźă©ă±ăăăèČ·ăăŸăăă(ăăăăăăăăčăźăăăŁăšăăăăŸăă). She plays badminton with a lightweight racketăćœŒć„łăŻè»œăă©ă±ăăă§ăăăăłăăłăăăŸăă(ăăźăăăŻăăăăăăŁăšă§ă°ă©ăżăăšăăăăŸă). The word is borrowed from English and is commonly used in the context of sports.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1432
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăżăăłMeaning
Cigarette, Tobacco
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăżăăł (ăă°ă)' primarily refers to 'tobacco', the plant or the product made from its leaves. It is also commonly used to mean 'cigarette', which is a rolled product made from tobacco leaves. This word is used in everyday conversation when discussing smoking or tobacco-related products. For example: I quit smoking cigarettesăăżăăłăăăăŸăăă(ăă°ăăăăăŸăă). This store sells tobaccoăăăźćșăŻăżăăłăćŁČăŁăŠăăŸăă(ăăźăżăăŻăă°ăăăăŁăŠăăŸă). Note that 'ăżăăł' can refer to both the raw material and the finished product, depending on the context.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1435
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Stewardess
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăčăă„ăŻăŒăăč (suchuwaadesu)' is a loanword from English, meaning 'stewardess'. It specifically refers to a female flight attendant who assists passengers on an airplane. This term is somewhat dated and has been increasingly replaced by the gender-neutral term 'ăăŁăăłăąăăłăăłă (kyabin atendanto)' (cabin attendant) in modern usage. Example sentences: The stewardess served drinksăăčăă„ăŻăŒăăčăéŁČăżç©ăćșăăă(ăăĄă ăăŒă§ăăăźăżăăźăă ăă). She works as a stewardessăćœŒć„łăŻăčăă„ăŻăŒăăčăšăăŠćăăŠăăă(ăăźăăăŻăăĄă ăăŒă§ăăšăăŠăŻăăăăŠăă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1440
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Tape recorder
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăŒăăŹăłăŒăăŒ (teepurekoudaa)' refers to a 'tape recorder', a device used for recording and playing back sound on magnetic tape. This term is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts when referring to older audio recording technology. Example sentences: I bought a tape recorderăăăŒăăŹăłăŒăăŒăèČ·ăăŸăăă(ăŠăŒă·ăăăŒă ăŒăăăăŸăă). The tape recorder is brokenăăăŒăăŹăłăŒăăŒăćŁăăŠăăŸăă(ăŠăŒă·ăăăŒă ăŒăăăăăŠăăŸă). While this technology is less common today, the term remains relevant in discussions about audio equipment or historical contexts.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1445
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăMeaning
Kilo
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese suffix 'ăă (ăă)' is derived from the metric prefix 'kilo-', which denotes a factor of one thousand. It is commonly used in measurements to indicate a thousand units of something. For example: 1 kilogramă1ăăă°ă©ă ă(ăăĄăăăăă), 2 kilometersă2ăăăĄăŒăă«ă(ă«ăăăăŒăšă). This suffix is often attached to units of measurement like grams (ă°ă©ă ), meters (ăĄăŒăă«), or liters (ăȘăăă«) to specify quantities in the thousands. It is widely used in everyday contexts, such as shopping, travel, and cooking.
Part Of Speech
suffix
Frequency
1456
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Typewriter
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăżă€ăă©ă€ăżăŒ (taipuraitaa)' refers to a 'typewriter', a mechanical or electromechanical device used for writing characters similar to those produced by printers. This word is a loanword from English, reflecting the influence of Western technology on Japanese language and culture. Example sentences: I bought an old typewriterăć€ăăżă€ăă©ă€ăżăŒăèČ·ăăŸăăă(ă”ăăăăă·ăăăăŒăăăăŸăă). She uses a typewriter to write her novelsăćœŒć„łăŻć°èȘŹăæžăăăă«ăżă€ăă©ă€ăżăŒăäœżăăŸăă(ăăźăăăŻăăăăă€ăăăăăă«ăăă·ăăăăŒăă€ăăăŸă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1467
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Volleyball
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăŹăŒăăŒă« (bareebouru)' refers to the sport of volleyball. It is a direct loanword from English, written in katakana to indicate its foreign origin. This term is used in the same way as in English, referring to both the sport and the ball used in the game. For example: I play volleyballăç§ăŻăăŹăŒăăŒă«ăăăŸăă(ăăăăŻăăŹăŒăăŒă«ăăăŸă). The volleyball is roundăăăŹăŒăăŒă«ăŻäžžăă§ăă(ăăŹăŒăăŒă«ăŻăŸăăă§ă). The word is commonly used in sports contexts and is widely understood in Japan due to the popularity of the sport.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1481
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă«ăŹăłăăŒMeaning
Calendar
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă«ăŹăłăăŒ (karendaa)' means 'calendar'. It refers to a system or chart that shows the days, weeks, and months of a year. This word is commonly used in everyday life to refer to physical or digital calendars. For example: I checked the calendarăă«ăŹăłăăŒăçąșèȘăăă(ă«ăŹăłăăŒăăăă«ăăă). The calendar on the wall is beautifulăćŁăźă«ăŹăłăăŒăŻăăăă ă(ăăčăźă«ăŹăłăăŒăŻăăăă ). The word is a loanword from English, so it is written in katakana and widely understood in modern Japanese.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1495
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Handbag
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăłăăăă° (handobaggu)' is a loanword from English, meaning 'handbag'. It refers to a small bag used by women to carry personal items, typically held in the hand or worn over the shoulder. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation and fashion contexts. For example: She bought a new handbagăćœŒć„łăŻæ°ăăăăłăăăă°ăèČ·ăŁăă(ăăźăăăŻăăăăăăăłăăăă°ăăăŁă). This handbag is expensiveăăăźăăłăăăă°ăŻé«ăă§ăă(ăăźăăłăăăă°ăŻăăăă§ă). The word is often used in contexts related to fashion, shopping, or describing personal accessories.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1503
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă»ăłăżăŒMeaning
Center
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă»ăłăżăŒ (ăăăăŒ)' means 'center'. This word is used to refer to a central point, place, or facility. It is often used in the context of organizations, buildings, or locations that serve as a hub for specific activities. For example: the shopping center is nearbyăă·ă§ăăăłă°ă»ăłăżăŒăŻèżăă§ăă(ăăăŁăŽăăăăăăŒăŻăĄăăă§ă). She works at the community centerăćœŒć„łăŻăłăă„ăăăŁă»ăłăżăŒă§ćăăŠăăŸăă(ăăźăăăŻăăżă ă«ăŠăăăăăŒă§ăŻăăăăŠăăŸă). The word is also commonly used in compound nouns, such as 'ă·ă§ăăăłă°ă»ăłăżăŒ (shopping center)' or 'ăčăăŒăă»ăłăżăŒ (sports center)'.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1507
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă€ăłăŻMeaning
Ink
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă€ăłăŻ (inku)' refers to 'ink', a liquid or paste used for writing, printing, or drawing. It is a loanword from English, commonly used in contexts involving pens, printers, or art supplies. For example: The ink in my pen ran outăăăłăźă€ăłăŻăăȘăăȘăŁăă(ăăłăźă€ăłăŻăăȘăăȘăŁă). Please refill the printer inkăăăȘăłăżăŒăźă€ăłăŻăèŁć ăăŠăă ăăă(ăăȘăłăżăŒăźă€ăłăŻăă»ăă ăăăŠăă ăă). This word is widely understood in modern Japanese and is often associated with writing instruments or printing technology.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1517
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăŻăŒă©ăŒMeaning
Air conditioner
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăŻăŒă©ăŒ (kuuraa)' refers to an 'air conditioner', a device used to cool and dehumidify the air in a room or building. It is commonly used in homes, offices, and public spaces, especially during the hot and humid Japanese summers. For example: The air conditioner is brokenăăŻăŒă©ăŒăćŁăăŠăăă(ăăŒăăŒăăăăăŠăă). Please turn on the air conditionerăăŻăŒă©ăŒăă€ăăŠăă ăăă(ăăŒăăŒăă€ăăŠăă ăă). In some contexts, 'ăŻăŒă©ăŒ' can also refer to a cooler or chiller for food and drinks, but this usage is less common and typically specified with additional context.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1525
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă©ă€ăżăŒMeaning
Lighter
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă©ă€ăżăŒ (raitaa)' refers to a 'lighter', a device used to produce a flame, typically for lighting cigarettes, candles, or other items. It is a loanword from English, and its usage is straightforward. For example: Do you have a lighter?ăă©ă€ăżăŒăæăŁăŠăăŸăăïŒă(ăăăăŒăăăŁăŠăăŸăăïŒ). He bought a new lighterăćœŒăŻæ°ăăă©ă€ăżăŒăèČ·ăŁăă(ăăăŻăăăăăăăăăŒăăăŁă). The word is commonly used in everyday conversations, especially in contexts involving smoking or lighting something.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1560
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăŻă€ă·ăŁăMeaning
Shirt
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăŻă€ă·ăŁă (waishatsu)' refers to a dress shirt, typically worn in formal or business settings. It is derived from the English word 'white shirt' and is commonly used in Japan to describe a button-up shirt with a collar, often worn with a suit. Example sentences: He bought a new shirtăćœŒăŻæ°ăăăŻă€ă·ăŁăăèČ·ăŁăă(ăăăŻăăăăăăŻă€ă·ăŁăăăăŁă). I ironed my shirtăç§ăŻăŻă€ă·ăŁăă«ăąă€ăăłăăăăă(ăăăăŻăŻă€ă·ăŁăă«ăąă€ăăłăăăă). Note that while 'ăŻă€ă·ăŁă' specifically refers to formal shirts, it is sometimes used more broadly to describe any button-up shirt.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1566
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ă·ăŁăŻăŒMeaning
Shower
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă·ăŁăŻăŒ (shawaa)' refers to a shower, specifically the act of taking a shower or the shower itself as a bathroom fixture. It is a loanword from English and is commonly used in everyday conversation. For example: I took a showerăă·ăŁăŻăŒă攎ăłăă(ăăăăŒăăăłă). The shower is brokenăă·ăŁăŻăŒăćŁăăŠăăă(ăăăăŒăăăăăŠăă). This word is typically used in contexts related to personal hygiene or bathroom facilities.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1576
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăăMeaning
Bed
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăă (beddo)' refers to a 'bed', specifically the piece of furniture used for sleeping. This word is a loanword from English, and it is commonly used in modern Japanese to refer to Western-style beds. For example: I bought a new bedăæ°ăăăăăăèČ·ăăŸăăă(ăăăăăăăăăăăăŸăă). The bed is comfortableăăăźăăăăŻćż«é©ă§ăă(ăăźăăăăŻăăăŠăă§ă). It is important to note that traditional Japanese futons are not referred to as 'ăăă', but rather as 'ćžćŁ (ă”ăšă)'.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1584
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Supermarket
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăčăŒăăŒăăŒă±ăă (suupaamaaketto)' means 'supermarket'. It refers to a large self-service retail store offering a wide variety of food and household products. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to places where people go to buy groceries and other daily necessities. For example: I went to the supermarketăăčăŒăăŒăăŒă±ăăă«èĄăăŸăăă(ăăŒă±ăŒăŸăŒăăŁăšă«ăăăŸăă). The supermarket is crowded todayăăčăŒăăŒăăŒă±ăăăŻä»æ„æ··ăă§ăăŸăă(ăăŒă±ăŒăŸăŒăăŁăšăŻăăăăăă§ăăŸă). Note that 'ăčăŒăăŒăăŒă±ăă' is often shortened to 'ăčăŒăăŒ (suupaa)' in casual speech.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1589
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăłă«ăMeaning
Handkerchief
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăłă«ă (hankachi)' refers to a 'handkerchief', a small piece of cloth used for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face. It is a loanword from the English 'handkerchief', adapted into Japanese katakana. Example sentences: She gave me a handkerchiefăćœŒć„łăŻç§ă«ăăłă«ăăăăăă(ăăźăăăŻăăăă«ăŻăăăĄăăăă). I always carry a handkerchiefăç§ăŻăă€ăăăłă«ăăæăŁăŠăăŸăă(ăăăăŻăă€ăăŻăăăĄăăăŁăŠăăŸă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1595
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Internet
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ă€ăłăżăŒăăă (intaanetto)' refers to the 'internet', the global system of interconnected computer networks. It is a loanword from English, written in katakana to reflect its foreign origin. This term is widely used in both formal and informal contexts to discuss anything related to online activities, connectivity, or digital communication. For example: I use the internet every dayăç§ăŻæŻæ„ă€ăłăżăŒăăăăäœżăăŸăă(ăăăăŻăŸăă«ăĄă€ăłăżăŒăăăăă€ăăăŸă). The internet is fast hereăăăăŻă€ăłăżăŒăăăăéăă§ăă(ăăăŻă€ăłăżăŒăăăăăŻăăă§ă). Note that 'ă€ăłăżăŒăăă' is often used interchangeably with 'ăăă (netto)', a more casual abbreviation.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1596
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Videotape
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăăȘăăŒă (bideoteepu)' refers to 'videotape', a magnetic tape used for recording and playing back video and audio. This term is commonly used to describe the physical medium itself, as well as the recorded content. While it was widely used in the past, it has become less common with the advent of digital media. Example sentences: I found an old videotapeăć€ăăăăȘăăŒăăèŠă€ăăă(ă”ăăăăăȘăăŒăăăżă€ăă). Please rewind the videotapeăăăăȘăăŒăăć·»ăæ»ăăŠăă ăăă(ăăăȘăăŒăăăŸăăă©ăăŠăă ăă).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1602
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
Meaning
Announcer
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăąăăŠăłă”ăŒ (anaunsaa)' refers to a person who announces or presents information, typically on television, radio, or at events. This term is often used to describe professionals in the broadcasting industry who deliver news, sports commentary, or other types of programs. For example: She is a famous announcerăćœŒć„łăŻæćăȘăąăăŠăłă”ăŒă§ăă(ăăźăăăŻăăăăăȘăąăăŠăłă”ăŒă§ă). The announcer introduced the next performerăăąăăŠăłă”ăŒăŻæŹĄăźćșæŒè ăçŽčä»ăăŸăăă(ăąăăŠăłă”ăŒăŻă€ăăźăă ă€ăăăăăăăăăăăăŸăă). The word is a loanword from English, and its usage is specific to the role of announcing or presenting.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1613
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă§ăăŻMeaning
Check
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăă§ă㯠(chekku)' is a loanword from English, meaning 'check'. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as verifying something, inspecting, or marking items on a list. For example: Please check the documentăæžéĄăăă§ăăŻăăŠăă ăăă(ăăăăăăă§ăăŻăăŠăă ăă). I checked the scheduleăăčă±ăžă„ăŒă«ăăă§ăăŻăăŸăăă(ăčă±ăžă„ăŒă«ăăă§ăăŻăăŸăă). It can also refer to a pattern, such as a checkered design, as in 'checkered shirt'ăăă§ăăŻăźă·ăŁăă(ăă§ăăŻăźă·ăŁă). The word is versatile and widely used in both formal and casual settings.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1615
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăčăăŒăłMeaning
Spoon
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăčăăŒăł' (ăă·ăŒă) is a loanword from English, meaning 'spoon'. It refers to the utensil used for eating, stirring, or serving food. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially in contexts related to dining or cooking. For example: Please pass me the spoonăăčăăŒăłăćăŁăŠăă ăăă(ăă·ăŒăăăšăŁăŠăă ăă). I use a spoon to eat soupăăčăŒăăăčăăŒăłă§éŁăčăŸăă(ăăŒă·ăăă·ăŒăă§ăăčăŸă). Note that 'ăčăăŒăł' is typically written in katakana, as it is a borrowed word.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1618
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă©ăŠăčMeaning
Blouse
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăă©ăŠăč (burausu)' refers to a 'blouse', which is a type of clothing typically worn by women. It is a loanword from English, reflecting Western fashion influence. A blouse is usually a lightweight, loose-fitting upper garment that can be worn casually or formally, often paired with skirts or trousers. Example sentences: She bought a new blouseăćœŒć„łăŻæ°ăăăă©ăŠăčăèČ·ăŁăă(ăăźăăăŻăăăăăăă©ăŠăčăăăŁă). This blouse is very elegantăăăźăă©ăŠăčăŻăšăŠăäžćă ă(ăăźăă©ăŠăčăŻăšăŠăăăăăČăă ).
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1622
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăăŒă«Meaning
Ball
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăăŒă« (ăŒăŒă)' is a loanword from English, meaning 'ball'. It refers to a spherical object used in sports, games, or play. This word is commonly used in contexts related to sports, such as baseball, soccer, or tennis. For example: throw the ballăăăŒă«ăæăăŠă(ăŒăŒăăăȘăăŠ). The ball is roundăăăŒă«ăŻäžžăă(ăŒăŒăăŻăŸăă). It can also refer to a ball in a more general sense, such as a toy ball or a decorative ball. The word is written in katakana to indicate its foreign origin.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1627
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăȘăăłMeaning
Ribbon
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăȘăăł (ribon)' means 'ribbon'. It refers to a strip of fabric, often used for decoration, tying, or as an accessory. This word is commonly used in contexts such as fashion, gifts, or crafts. For example: She tied a ribbon on the giftăćœŒć„łăŻăăŹăŒăłăă«ăȘăăłăç”ăă ă(ăăźăăăŻă·ăăăăšă«ăăŒăăăăăă ). The dress has a beautiful ribbonăăăźăăŹăčă«ăŻăăăăȘăȘăăłăăăă(ăăźă©ăăă«ăŻăăăăȘăăŒăăăă). Note that 'ăȘăăł' is a loanword from English, and its usage is straightforward, typically referring to the physical object.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1629
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăčăăŹăȘMeaning
Stereo
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăčăăŹăȘ (ăăŠăă)' refers to a 'stereo' system, which is an audio system that reproduces sound using two or more independent audio channels to create a more immersive listening experience. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to home audio systems, car audio systems, or any device that plays music with stereo sound. For example: I bought a new stereoăæ°ăăăčăăŹăȘăèČ·ăăŸăăă(ăăăăăăăŠăăăăăăŸăă). The stereo in my car is brokenăè»ăźăčăăŹăȘăćŁăăŠăăŸăă(ăăăŸăźăăŠăăăăăăăŠăăŸă). The word is a loanword from English, and its usage is straightforward, referring specifically to audio equipment.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1639
Composition
katakana
Handwriting
word
ăă©ăŒăŻMeaning
Fork
Reading
Explanation
The Japanese noun 'ăă©ăŒăŻ (fooku)' refers to a 'fork', specifically the utensil used for eating. This word is a loanword from English, adapted into Japanese with a katakana spelling. It is commonly used in contexts related to dining and cutlery. For example: Please pass me the forkăăă©ăŒăŻăćăŁăŠăă ăăă(ăă©ăŒăŻăăšăŁăŠăă ăă). This fork is very sharpăăăźăă©ăŒăŻăŻăšăŠăéăă§ăă(ăăźăă©ăŒăŻăŻăšăŠăăăă©ăă§ă). The word 'ăă©ăŒăŻ' is typically used in everyday conversation when referring to the eating utensil, and it is important to note that it does not have other unrelated meanings in Japanese.
Part Of Speech
noun
Frequency
1645
Composition
katakana
Handwriting