JLPT N5 Verbs — Kanji→Meaning (30 cards) Flashcards

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食べる

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Means "to eat." It is used when talking about consuming food. Commonly appears in everyday sentences about meals and hunger.

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見る

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Means "to see" or "to watch." It is used for visual perception and for watching things like movies or TV. It appears in many basic expressions.

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行く

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Means "to go." It indicates movement toward a destination. Frequently used to describe going somewhere, errands, or traveling.

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来る

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Means "to come." It denotes movement toward the speaker or a referenced point. Note that 来る is irregular in some conjugations.

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言う

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Means "to say" or "to tell." It is used to report speech or to express what someone says. Very common in quoted speech and reported information.

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聞く

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Means "to hear," "to listen," or "to ask." It can refer to hearing sounds or actively listening and also to asking questions. Context determines the exact nuance.

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読む

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Means "to read." It describes the action of reading books, signs, or any written material. Used in many basic sentences about study and information.

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書く

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Means "to write." It refers to writing letters, notes, or filling out forms. Common in classroom and daily life contexts.

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会う

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Means "to meet." It is used when meeting people, friends, or making appointments. Often appears with people or places as the object.

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買う

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Means "to buy." It is used when purchasing items or paying for goods. Common in shopping and market situations.

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使う

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Means "to use." It describes utilizing tools, devices, or methods. Widely used in instructions and everyday conversation.

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作る

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Means "to make" or "to create." It can refer to cooking, building, or producing something. Frequently used for homemade items and projects.

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歩く

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Means "to walk." It refers to moving on foot and is used for directions or describing actions. Common in daily life and travel contexts.

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泳ぐ

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Means "to swim." It describes swimming in pools, lakes, or the sea. Often appears in leisure or sports contexts.

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止まる

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Means "to stop" or "to come to a stop." It is used for vehicles, people, or events that cease movement or action. Can be intransitive depending on context.

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出る

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Means "to exit," "to leave," or "to appear." It can describe leaving a place or something appearing. Used in many contexts like classrooms or events.

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入る

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Means "to enter" or "to go into." It refers to entering a room, building, or group. Common in directions and descriptions of movement.

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飲む

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Means "to drink." It is used for liquids like water, tea, or juice. Appears often in daily-life conversations about meals and health.

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寝る

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Means "to sleep" or "to go to bed." It describes the act of sleeping or lying down to rest. Common in daily routines and talking about sleep times.

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起きる

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Means "to wake up" or "to get up." It is used when someone rises from sleep or when an event occurs. Appears frequently in daily schedule descriptions.

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乗る

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Means "to ride" or "to get on." It applies to trains, buses, cars, or bicycles. Useful in travel and commuting conversations.

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降りる

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Means "to get off" or "to descend." It is used when leaving a vehicle or going down stairs. Often paired with 乗る to describe transport actions.

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教える

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Means "to teach" or "to tell." It is used when instructing someone or giving information. It often takes a person as the indirect object.

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習う

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Means "to learn" (by taking lessons). It indicates learning from someone or through instruction. Often used for skills like music or language study.

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忘れる

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Means "to forget." It describes failing to remember something or leaving something behind. Common in daily-life situations about memory and belongings.

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覚える

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Means "to remember" or "to memorize." It refers to committing information to memory or retaining knowledge. Common in study-related contexts.

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帰る

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Means "to return" or "to go home." It is used when going back to one's residence or original place. Frequently used after work or school to indicate going home.

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洗う

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Means "to wash." It applies to washing hands, dishes, or clothes. Common in hygiene and household contexts.

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立つ

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Means "to stand up." It is used when rising from a sitting position or standing in place. Appears in instructions and physical descriptions.

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座る

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Means "to sit." It describes taking a seat or being seated. Often appears in polite requests and everyday actions.