{ "name": "Japanese B2 Core Vocab Extension", "front_language": "Japanese", "back_language": "English", "cards": [ { "front": "高級 (koukyuu)", "back": "high-class / luxury", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 1, "example_front": "高級な車には興味がありません。", "example_back": "I'm not interested in luxury cars." }, { "front": "全力 (zenryoku)", "back": "all one's strength", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 2, "example_front": "全力で頑張ります。", "example_back": "I'll give it my all." }, { "front": "普及 (fukyuu)", "back": "spread / popularization", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "technology" ], "word_frequency": 3, "example_front": "スマホが急速に普及しました。", "example_back": "Smartphones spread rapidly." }, { "front": "申請 (shinsei)", "back": "application (official)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 4, "example_front": "ビザを申請しました。", "example_back": "I applied for a visa." }, { "front": "削除 (sakujo)", "back": "deletion", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "technology" ], "word_frequency": 5, "example_front": "不要なデータを削除してください。", "example_back": "Please delete unnecessary data." }, { "front": "外部 (gaibu)", "back": "outside / external", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 6, "example_front": "外部の専門家に相談しました。", "example_back": "We consulted an outside expert." }, { "front": "相互 (sougo)", "back": "mutual", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 7, "example_front": "相互の理解が大切です。", "example_back": "Mutual understanding is important." }, { "front": "高度 (koudo)", "back": "altitude / advanced", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "technology" ], "word_frequency": 8, "example_front": "高度な技術が必要です。", "example_back": "Advanced technology is required." }, { "front": "創作 (sousaku)", "back": "creation (artistic)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 9, "example_front": "彼は創作活動を続けています。", "example_back": "He continues his creative work." }, { "front": "項目 (koumoku)", "back": "item / entry", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 10, "example_front": "すべての項目に記入してください。", "example_back": "Please fill in all the items." }, { "front": "低下 (teika)", "back": "decline", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 11, "example_front": "若者の読書量が低下しています。", "example_back": "Young people's reading is declining." }, { "front": "余計 (yokei)", "back": "unnecessary / extra", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "debate" ], "word_frequency": 12, "example_front": "余計なことは言わないでください。", "example_back": "Please don't say anything unnecessary." }, { "front": "実績 (jisseki)", "back": "track record", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 13, "example_front": "彼は営業で実績を上げました。", "example_back": "He built a strong track record in sales." }, { "front": "勘違い (kanchigai)", "back": "misunderstanding", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 14, "example_front": "それは私の勘違いでした。", "example_back": "That was my misunderstanding." }, { "front": "狙い (nerai)", "back": "aim / target", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 15, "example_front": "この広告の狙いは若者です。", "example_back": "This ad targets young people." }, { "front": "防止 (boushi)", "back": "prevention", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 16, "example_front": "事故防止のために注意してください。", "example_back": "Please be careful to prevent accidents." }, { "front": "比較的 (hikakuteki)", "back": "relatively", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "abstract" ], "word_frequency": 17, "example_front": "今年の冬は比較的暖かいです。", "example_back": "This winter is relatively warm." }, { "front": "警備 (keibi)", "back": "security / guard", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 18, "example_front": "空港の警備が厳しくなりました。", "example_back": "Airport security has tightened." }, { "front": "直前 (chokuzen)", "back": "just before", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 19, "example_front": "試験の直前に風邪をひきました。", "example_back": "I caught a cold just before the exam." }, { "front": "公表 (kouhyou)", "back": "official announcement", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 20, "example_front": "調査結果が公表されました。", "example_back": "The survey results were made public." }, { "front": "繋がり (tsunagari)", "back": "connection / ties", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 21, "example_front": "地域の繋がりが弱くなっています。", "example_back": "Community ties are weakening." }, { "front": "対立 (tairitsu)", "back": "confrontation / opposition", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 22, "example_front": "二つの政党が対立しています。", "example_back": "The two parties are in conflict." }, { "front": "統計 (toukei)", "back": "statistics", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 23, "example_front": "統計によると、人口は減っています。", "example_back": "According to statistics, the population is declining." }, { "front": "連合 (rengou)", "back": "union / alliance", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 24, "example_front": "労働組合の連合が抗議しました。", "example_back": "A federation of labor unions protested." }, { "front": "講師 (koushi)", "back": "lecturer", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "education" ], "word_frequency": 25, "example_front": "大学で講師をしています。", "example_back": "I'm a lecturer at a university." }, { "front": "通知 (tsuuchi)", "back": "notification", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 26, "example_front": "合格の通知が届きました。", "example_back": "The notice of acceptance arrived." }, { "front": "各地 (kakuchi)", "back": "various places", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "environment" ], "word_frequency": 27, "example_front": "各地で大雨が降りました。", "example_back": "Heavy rain fell in various places." }, { "front": "発揮 (hakki)", "back": "display (of ability)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 28, "example_front": "彼は本番で実力を発揮しました。", "example_back": "He showed his true ability when it counted." }, { "front": "輸送 (yusou)", "back": "transport", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 29, "example_front": "物資をトラックで輸送しました。", "example_back": "The goods were transported by truck." }, { "front": "実感 (jikkan)", "back": "real feeling", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 30, "example_front": "景気回復の実感がありません。", "example_back": "I don't really feel the economic recovery." }, { "front": "箇所 (kasho)", "back": "spot / place", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 31, "example_front": "修正が必要な箇所があります。", "example_back": "There are spots that need correcting." }, { "front": "侵入 (shinnyuu)", "back": "intrusion / invasion", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "technology" ], "word_frequency": 32, "example_front": "システムへの侵入を防ぎました。", "example_back": "They prevented an intrusion into the system." }, { "front": "人事 (jinji)", "back": "personnel (HR)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 33, "example_front": "人事部に書類を提出しました。", "example_back": "I submitted the documents to HR." }, { "front": "実用 (jitsuyou)", "back": "practical use", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "technology" ], "word_frequency": 34, "example_front": "この技術はまだ実用化されていません。", "example_back": "This technology hasn't been put to practical use yet." }, { "front": "部品 (buhin)", "back": "parts / components", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 35, "example_front": "車の部品が不足しています。", "example_back": "There's a shortage of car parts." }, { "front": "録音 (rokuon)", "back": "audio recording", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "media" ], "word_frequency": 36, "example_front": "会議を録音してもいいですか。", "example_back": "May I record the meeting?" }, { "front": "電波 (denpa)", "back": "radio waves / signal", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "technology" ], "word_frequency": 37, "example_front": "山の中は電波が届きません。", "example_back": "There's no signal in the mountains." }, { "front": "無限 (mugen)", "back": "infinite", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "abstract" ], "word_frequency": 38, "example_front": "可能性は無限です。", "example_back": "The possibilities are infinite." }, { "front": "拡張 (kakuchou)", "back": "expansion", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "technology" ], "word_frequency": 39, "example_front": "機能を拡張しました。", "example_back": "We expanded the functionality." }, { "front": "未満 (miman)", "back": "less than / under", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 40, "example_front": "二十歳未満の飲酒は禁止です。", "example_back": "Drinking under the age of twenty is prohibited." }, { "front": "純粋 (junsui)", "back": "pure", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 41, "example_front": "子どもの純粋な心を大切にしたいです。", "example_back": "I want to cherish children's pure hearts." }, { "front": "自治 (jichi)", "back": "self-government", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 42, "example_front": "地方自治は重要です。", "example_back": "Local self-government is important." }, { "front": "観測 (kansoku)", "back": "observation (scientific)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 43, "example_front": "気象の観測を続けています。", "example_back": "Weather observation continues." }, { "front": "成分 (seibun)", "back": "ingredient / component", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "health" ], "word_frequency": 44, "example_front": "この薬の成分を確認してください。", "example_back": "Please check this medicine's ingredients." }, { "front": "改造 (kaizou)", "back": "remodeling / modification", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "technology" ], "word_frequency": 45, "example_front": "車を改造するのは違法な場合があります。", "example_back": "Modifying a car can be illegal." }, { "front": "政党 (seitou)", "back": "political party", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 46, "example_front": "新しい政党が結成されました。", "example_back": "A new political party was formed." }, { "front": "行方 (yukue)", "back": "whereabouts", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "media" ], "word_frequency": 47, "example_front": "犯人の行方はわかっていません。", "example_back": "The culprit's whereabouts are unknown." }, { "front": "学会 (gakkai)", "back": "academic conference", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 48, "example_front": "学会で研究を発表しました。", "example_back": "I presented my research at an academic conference." }, { "front": "怪しい (ayashii)", "back": "suspicious", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 49, "example_front": "怪しい人を見かけたら連絡してください。", "example_back": "If you see someone suspicious, let us know." }, { "front": "分類 (bunrui)", "back": "classification", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 50, "example_front": "ごみの分類が厳しいです。", "example_back": "Garbage sorting is strict." }, { "front": "消化 (shouka)", "back": "digestion", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "health" ], "word_frequency": 51, "example_front": "この食べ物は消化にいいです。", "example_back": "This food is easy to digest." }, { "front": "交代 (koutai)", "back": "replacement / taking turns", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 52, "example_front": "夜勤は交代で行います。", "example_back": "We take turns doing the night shift." }, { "front": "反映 (han'ei)", "back": "reflection", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 53, "example_front": "住民の意見を政策に反映させます。", "example_back": "Residents' opinions will be reflected in policy." }, { "front": "用語 (yougo)", "back": "term (terminology)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 54, "example_front": "専門用語が多くて難しいです。", "example_back": "There are many technical terms, so it's difficult." }, { "front": "手続き (tetsuzuki)", "back": "procedure", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 55, "example_front": "ビザの手続きに時間がかかります。", "example_back": "The visa procedure takes time." }, { "front": "中世 (chuusei)", "back": "Middle Ages", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 56, "example_front": "中世の城を見学しました。", "example_back": "We toured a medieval castle." }, { "front": "売上 (uriage)", "back": "sales (revenue)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 57, "example_front": "今月の売上は好調です。", "example_back": "This month's sales are strong." }, { "front": "測定 (sokutei)", "back": "measurement", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 58, "example_front": "放射線を測定しました。", "example_back": "They measured the radiation." }, { "front": "問い合わせ (toiawase)", "back": "inquiry", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 59, "example_front": "お問い合わせはこちらまで。", "example_back": "Please direct inquiries here." }, { "front": "透明 (toumei)", "back": "transparent", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 60, "example_front": "政治には透明性が必要です。", "example_back": "Politics needs transparency." }, { "front": "発想 (hassou)", "back": "idea / way of thinking", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 61, "example_front": "彼の発想はユニークです。", "example_back": "His way of thinking is unique." }, { "front": "分解 (bunkai)", "back": "disassembly / breakdown", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 62, "example_front": "プラスチックは分解されにくいです。", "example_back": "Plastic doesn't break down easily." }, { "front": "職人 (shokunin)", "back": "artisan / craftsman", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 63, "example_front": "この家具は職人が作りました。", "example_back": "This furniture was made by an artisan." }, { "front": "応用 (ouyou)", "back": "application (practical)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 64, "example_front": "この技術は医療に応用されています。", "example_back": "This technology is applied in medicine." }, { "front": "商業 (shougyou)", "back": "commerce", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 65, "example_front": "この地区は商業の中心です。", "example_back": "This district is the center of commerce." }, { "front": "法則 (housoku)", "back": "law (of nature)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 66, "example_front": "自然の法則に従っています。", "example_back": "It follows the laws of nature." }, { "front": "接近 (sekkin)", "back": "approach", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "environment" ], "word_frequency": 67, "example_front": "台風が接近しています。", "example_back": "A typhoon is approaching." }, { "front": "日程 (nittei)", "back": "schedule", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 68, "example_front": "旅行の日程が決まりました。", "example_back": "The trip's schedule has been set." }, { "front": "生存 (seizon)", "back": "survival", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "environment" ], "word_frequency": 69, "example_front": "生存のために動物は移動します。", "example_back": "Animals migrate to survive." }, { "front": "用途 (youto)", "back": "use / purpose", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "technology" ], "word_frequency": 70, "example_front": "この道具の用途は何ですか。", "example_back": "What is this tool used for?" }, { "front": "集会 (shuukai)", "back": "meeting / rally", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 71, "example_front": "駅前で集会が開かれました。", "example_back": "A rally was held in front of the station." }, { "front": "過剰 (kajou)", "back": "excess", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "health" ], "word_frequency": 72, "example_front": "過剰なダイエットは危険です。", "example_back": "Excessive dieting is dangerous." }, { "front": "一旦 (ittan)", "back": "once / temporarily", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "abstract" ], "word_frequency": 73, "example_front": "一旦家に帰ってから出かけます。", "example_back": "I'll go home once, then head out." }, { "front": "移転 (iten)", "back": "relocation", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 74, "example_front": "本社が大阪に移転しました。", "example_back": "The head office moved to Osaka." }, { "front": "地点 (chiten)", "back": "point / location", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "environment" ], "word_frequency": 75, "example_front": "ゴール地点まであと一キロです。", "example_back": "It's one more kilometer to the finish point." }, { "front": "鑑賞 (kanshou)", "back": "appreciation (art)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 76, "example_front": "趣味は映画鑑賞です。", "example_back": "My hobby is watching films." }, { "front": "面積 (menseki)", "back": "area (size)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "environment" ], "word_frequency": 77, "example_front": "日本の面積はどのくらいですか。", "example_back": "What's the area of Japan?" }, { "front": "寿命 (jumyou)", "back": "lifespan", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "health" ], "word_frequency": 78, "example_front": "日本人の平均寿命は長いです。", "example_back": "The average Japanese lifespan is long." }, { "front": "身分 (mibun)", "back": "status / identity", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 79, "example_front": "身分を証明するものが必要です。", "example_back": "You need proof of identity." }, { "front": "合理 (gouri)", "back": "rationality", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "debate" ], "word_frequency": 80, "example_front": "合理的な判断をしましょう。", "example_back": "Let's make a rational decision." }, { "front": "欧米 (oubei)", "back": "Europe and America", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 81, "example_front": "欧米の文化に興味があります。", "example_back": "I'm interested in Western culture." }, { "front": "原理 (genri)", "back": "principle", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 82, "example_front": "この機械の原理を説明します。", "example_back": "I'll explain the principle of this machine." }, { "front": "地帯 (chitai)", "back": "zone / belt", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "environment" ], "word_frequency": 83, "example_front": "この地帯は地震が多いです。", "example_back": "This zone has many earthquakes." }, { "front": "就任 (shuunin)", "back": "taking office", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 84, "example_front": "新しい市長が就任しました。", "example_back": "The new mayor took office." }, { "front": "全般 (zenpan)", "back": "overall / general", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "abstract" ], "word_frequency": 85, "example_front": "日本の文化全般に興味があります。", "example_back": "I'm interested in Japanese culture in general." }, { "front": "売買 (baibai)", "back": "buying and selling", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 86, "example_front": "土地の売買には税金がかかります。", "example_back": "Taxes apply to buying and selling land." }, { "front": "目立つ (medatsu)", "back": "to stand out", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 87, "example_front": "彼女はいつも目立ちます。", "example_back": "She always stands out." }, { "front": "神話 (shinwa)", "back": "myth", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 88, "example_front": "日本の神話を読んでいます。", "example_back": "I'm reading Japanese mythology." }, { "front": "境界 (kyoukai)", "back": "boundary", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 89, "example_front": "二つの国の境界線をめぐって争いがあります。", "example_back": "There's a dispute over the border between the two countries." }, { "front": "主役 (shuyaku)", "back": "leading role", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 90, "example_front": "彼女が映画の主役に選ばれました。", "example_back": "She was chosen for the lead role in the film." }, { "front": "重力 (juuryoku)", "back": "gravity", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 91, "example_front": "月の重力は地球より弱いです。", "example_back": "The moon's gravity is weaker than Earth's." }, { "front": "名作 (meisaku)", "back": "masterpiece", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 92, "example_front": "これは映画史に残る名作です。", "example_back": "This is a masterpiece in film history." }, { "front": "原稿 (genkou)", "back": "manuscript / draft", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "media" ], "word_frequency": 93, "example_front": "スピーチの原稿を書きました。", "example_back": "I wrote the draft of my speech." }, { "front": "行事 (gyouji)", "back": "event (customary)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 94, "example_front": "日本には季節の行事がたくさんあります。", "example_back": "Japan has many seasonal events." }, { "front": "合同 (goudou)", "back": "joint", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 95, "example_front": "二つの学校が合同で行事を行いました。", "example_back": "Two schools held a joint event." }, { "front": "儀式 (gishiki)", "back": "ceremony / ritual", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 96, "example_front": "伝統的な儀式が行われました。", "example_back": "A traditional ceremony was held." }, { "front": "敷地 (shikichi)", "back": "site / premises", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 97, "example_front": "敷地内は禁煙です。", "example_back": "Smoking is prohibited on the premises." }, { "front": "推定 (suitei)", "back": "estimate", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 98, "example_front": "被害額は一億円と推定されます。", "example_back": "The damage is estimated at 100 million yen." }, { "front": "循環 (junkan)", "back": "circulation / cycle", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "environment" ], "word_frequency": 99, "example_front": "水は自然の中で循環しています。", "example_back": "Water circulates in nature." }, { "front": "区域 (kuiki)", "back": "zone / area", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 100, "example_front": "この区域は立ち入り禁止です。", "example_back": "Entry to this area is prohibited." }, { "front": "見学 (kengaku)", "back": "tour / field trip", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "education" ], "word_frequency": 101, "example_front": "工場を見学しました。", "example_back": "We toured a factory." }, { "front": "個体 (kotai)", "back": "individual (organism)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 102, "example_front": "この動物の個体数が減っています。", "example_back": "The number of these 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], "word_frequency": 131, "example_front": "泥棒は隙を狙っています。", "example_back": "Thieves look for an unguarded moment." }, { "front": "先端 (sentan)", "back": "cutting edge / tip", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "technology" ], "word_frequency": 132, "example_front": "この会社は先端技術を開発しています。", "example_back": "This company develops cutting-edge technology." }, { "front": "公衆 (koushuu)", "back": "the public", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 133, "example_front": "公衆の面前で恥をかきました。", "example_back": "I was embarrassed in public." }, { "front": "圧縮 (asshuku)", "back": "compression", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "technology" ], "word_frequency": 134, "example_front": "ファイルを圧縮して送りました。", "example_back": "I compressed the file and sent it." }, { "front": "迫る (semaru)", "back": "to approach / to press", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "environment" ], "word_frequency": 135, "example_front": "締め切りが迫っています。", "example_back": "The deadline is approaching." }, { "front": "教養 (kyouyou)", "back": "culture / 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"B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 141, "example_front": "子どもを守るのは親の役目です。", "example_back": "Protecting children is parents' duty." }, { "front": "増大 (zoudai)", "back": "increase", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 142, "example_front": "医療費が増大しています。", "example_back": "Medical costs are increasing." }, { "front": "評論 (hyouron)", "back": "criticism / review", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 143, "example_front": "彼は映画の評論を書いています。", "example_back": "He writes film reviews." }, { "front": "妥当 (datou)", "back": "appropriate / reasonable", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "debate" ], "word_frequency": 144, "example_front": "その判断は妥当です。", "example_back": "That judgment is reasonable." }, { "front": "方言 (hougen)", "back": "dialect", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 145, "example_front": "祖母は方言で話します。", "example_back": "My grandmother speaks in dialect." }, { "front": "膨大 (boudai)", "back": "enormous", "level": "B2", "tags": [ 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support." }, { "front": "相違 (soui)", "back": "difference / discrepancy", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "debate" ], "word_frequency": 181, "example_front": "意見の相違があります。", "example_back": "There's a difference of opinion." }, { "front": "葬式 (soushiki)", "back": "funeral", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 182, "example_front": "祖父の葬式に出席しました。", "example_back": "I attended my grandfather's funeral." }, { "front": "血圧 (ketsuatsu)", "back": "blood pressure", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "health" ], "word_frequency": 183, "example_front": "血圧が高いので塩分を控えています。", "example_back": "I cut down on salt because my blood pressure is high." }, { "front": "頂点 (chouten)", "back": "summit / peak", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 184, "example_front": "彼は人気の頂点にいます。", "example_back": "He's at the peak of his popularity." }, { "front": "頭脳 (zunou)", "back": "brain / intellect", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 185, "example_front": "彼はチームの頭脳です。", "example_back": "He's the brains of the team." }, { "front": "原始 (genshi)", "back": "primitive / origin", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 186, "example_front": "原始時代の生活を想像してみてください。", "example_back": "Try to imagine life in primitive times." }, { "front": "無数 (musuu)", "back": "countless", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "abstract" ], "word_frequency": 187, "example_front": "空には無数の星があります。", "example_back": "There are countless stars in the sky." }, { "front": "団地 (danchi)", "back": "housing complex", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 188, "example_front": "団地に住んでいます。", "example_back": "I live in a housing complex." }, { "front": "学力 (gakuryoku)", "back": "academic ability", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "education" ], "word_frequency": 189, "example_front": "子どもの学力が低下しています。", "example_back": "Children's academic ability is declining." }, { "front": "工芸 (kougei)", "back": "crafts", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 190, "example_front": "伝統工芸を体験しました。", "example_back": "I tried traditional crafts." }, { "front": "恩恵 (onkei)", "back": "benefit / blessing", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 191, "example_front": "技術の恩恵を受けています。", "example_back": "We are benefiting from technology." }, { "front": "惜しい (oshii)", "back": "regrettable / so close", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 192, "example_front": "惜しい、あと少しでした。", "example_back": "So close—just a little more!" }, { "front": "分布 (bunpu)", "back": "distribution", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 193, "example_front": "人口の分布を調べました。", "example_back": "We studied the distribution of the population." }, { "front": "安易 (an'i)", "back": "easy / careless", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "debate" ], "word_frequency": 194, "example_front": "安易な判断は危険です。", "example_back": "Careless decisions are dangerous." }, { "front": "消毒 (shoudoku)", "back": "disinfection", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "health" ], "word_frequency": 195, "example_front": "手を消毒してください。", "example_back": "Please disinfect your hands." }, { "front": "的確 (tekikaku)", "back": "precise / accurate", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 196, "example_front": "的確なアドバイスをありがとうございます。", "example_back": "Thank you for the precise advice." }, { "front": "紙幣 (shihei)", "back": "banknote", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 197, "example_front": "新しい紙幣が発行されました。", "example_back": "New banknotes were issued." }, { "front": "名所 (meisho)", "back": "famous place", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 198, "example_front": "ここは桜の名所です。", "example_back": "This is a famous place for cherry blossoms." }, { "front": "接する (sessuru)", "back": "to deal with / to come in contact", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 199, "example_front": "お客様には丁寧に接してください。", "example_back": "Please treat customers politely." }, { "front": "文献 (bunken)", "back": "literature (references)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 200, "example_front": "関連する文献を読みました。", "example_back": "I read the related literature." }, { "front": "高層 (kousou)", "back": "high-rise", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 201, "example_front": "高層ビルが建っています。", "example_back": "High-rise buildings are going up." }, { "front": "抽象 (chuushou)", "back": "abstraction", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "abstract" ], "word_frequency": 202, "example_front": "この絵は抽象的すぎます。", "example_back": "This painting is too abstract." }, { "front": "半島 (hantou)", "back": "peninsula", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "environment" ], "word_frequency": 203, "example_front": "半島の先端まで行きました。", "example_back": "We went to the tip of the peninsula." }, { "front": "漁業 (gyogyou)", "back": "fishing industry", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 204, "example_front": "この町は漁業が盛んです。", "example_back": "Fishing thrives in this town." }, { "front": "地盤 (jiban)", "back": "ground / foundation", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "environment" ], "word_frequency": 205, "example_front": "地震で地盤が弱くなりました。", "example_back": "The ground was weakened by the earthquake." }, { "front": "平凡 (heibon)", "back": "ordinary", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 206, "example_front": "平凡な毎日も幸せです。", "example_back": "Even ordinary days are happy ones." }, { "front": "盗難 (tounan)", "back": "theft", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 207, "example_front": "自転車の盗難が増えています。", "example_back": "Bicycle thefts are increasing." }, { "front": "心身 (shinshin)", "back": "mind and body", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "health" ], "word_frequency": 208, "example_front": "心身ともに健康です。", "example_back": "I'm healthy in mind and body." }, { "front": "憧れる (akogareru)", "back": "to long for", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 209, "example_front": "子どもの頃、宇宙飛行士に憧れていました。", "example_back": "As a child, I dreamed of being an astronaut." }, { "front": "謙虚 (kenkyo)", "back": "modest", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 210, "example_front": "成功しても謙虚な人です。", "example_back": "He's modest even though he's successful." }, { "front": "過失 (kashitsu)", "back": "error / negligence", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 211, "example_front": "事故は運転手の過失でした。", "example_back": "The accident was the driver's fault." }, { "front": "属する (zokusuru)", "back": "to belong to", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 212, "example_front": "彼は野球部に属しています。", "example_back": "He belongs to the baseball club." }, { "front": "可決 (kaketsu)", "back": "approval (of a bill)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 213, "example_front": "予算案が可決されました。", "example_back": "The budget was approved." }, { "front": "率直 (sotchoku)", "back": "frank", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "debate" ], "word_frequency": 214, "example_front": "率直な意見を聞かせてください。", "example_back": "Please give me your frank opinion." }, { "front": "摩擦 (masatsu)", "back": "friction", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 215, "example_front": "両国の間に貿易摩擦があります。", "example_back": "There is trade friction between the two countries." }, { "front": "農産物 (nousanbutsu)", "back": "agricultural products", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 216, "example_front": "農産物の輸入が増えています。", "example_back": "Imports of agricultural products are increasing." }, { "front": "厳重 (genjuu)", "back": "strict", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 217, "example_front": "警備が厳重になりました。", "example_back": "Security became strict." }, { "front": "公害 (kougai)", "back": "pollution (public nuisance)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "environment" ], "word_frequency": 218, "example_front": "昔は公害が大きな問題でした。", "example_back": "Pollution used to be a major problem." }, { "front": "人命 (jinmei)", "back": "human life", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 219, "example_front": "人命が最優先です。", "example_back": "Human life comes first." }, { "front": "活力 (katsuryoku)", "back": "vitality", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 220, "example_front": "地方に活力を取り戻したいです。", "example_back": "We want to restore vitality to the regions." }, { "front": "文体 (buntai)", "back": "writing style", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 221, "example_front": "この作家の文体は独特です。", "example_back": "This writer's style is unique." }, { "front": "短所 (tansho)", "back": "shortcoming", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 222, "example_front": "誰にでも長所と短所があります。", "example_back": "Everyone has strengths and weaknesses." }, { "front": "造船 (zousen)", "back": "shipbuilding", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 223, "example_front": "この町は造船業で栄えました。", "example_back": "This town prospered through shipbuilding." }, { "front": "災難 (sainan)", "back": "disaster / misfortune", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 224, "example_front": "とんだ災難でしたね。", "example_back": "That was quite a misfortune." }, { "front": "頼もしい (tanomoshii)", "back": "reliable", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 225, "example_front": "彼は頼もしい先輩です。", "example_back": "He's a reliable senior colleague." }, { "front": "あいまい (aimai)", "back": "vague", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "debate" ], "word_frequency": 226, "example_front": "あいまいな返事をしないでください。", "example_back": "Please don't give a vague answer." }, { "front": "妨げる (samatageru)", "back": "to hinder", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 227, "example_front": "騒音が睡眠を妨げます。", "example_back": "Noise disturbs sleep." }, { "front": "物騒 (bussou)", "back": "dangerous / unsafe", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 228, "example_front": "最近、この辺りは物騒です。", "example_back": "This area has been unsafe lately." }, { "front": "増減 (zougen)", "back": "increase and decrease", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 229, "example_front": "人口の増減を調べました。", "example_back": "We studied population increases and decreases." }, { "front": "憎む (nikumu)", "back": "to hate", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 230, "example_front": "罪を憎んで人を憎まず。", "example_back": "Hate the sin, not the sinner." }, { "front": "官庁 (kanchou)", "back": "government office / agency", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 231, "example_front": "官庁の仕事は忙しいです。", "example_back": "Government agency work is busy." }, { "front": "遡る (sakanoboru)", "back": "to go back (in time)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 232, "example_front": "この祭りの歴史は千年前に遡ります。", "example_back": "This festival's history goes back a thousand years." }, { "front": "催促 (saisoku)", "back": "urging / reminder", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 233, "example_front": "支払いを催促されました。", "example_back": "I was pressed for payment." }, { "front": "伝記 (denki)", "back": "biography", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 234, "example_front": "有名な科学者の伝記を読みました。", "example_back": "I read the biography of a famous scientist." }, { "front": "激増 (gekizou)", "back": "sudden increase", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 235, "example_front": "外国人観光客が激増しました。", "example_back": "Foreign tourists increased sharply." }, { "front": "迷信 (meishin)", "back": "superstition", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 236, "example_front": "それはただの迷信です。", "example_back": "That's just a superstition." }, { "front": "売れ行き (ureyuki)", "back": "sales (how well something sells)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 237, "example_front": "新製品の売れ行きは好調です。", "example_back": "The new product is selling well." }, { "front": "専制 (sensei)", "back": "despotism", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 238, "example_front": "専制政治に反対します。", "example_back": "I oppose despotic rule." }, { "front": "免税 (menzei)", "back": "tax exemption", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 239, "example_front": "空港の免税店で買い物をしました。", "example_back": "I shopped at the airport duty-free store." }, { "front": "目下 (meshita)", "back": "at present", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 240, "example_front": "目下、調査中です。", "example_back": "It's currently under investigation." }, { "front": "能率 (nouritsu)", "back": "efficiency", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 241, "example_front": "能率よく仕事をしましょう。", "example_back": "Let's work efficiently." }, { "front": "要旨 (youshi)", "back": "gist / summary", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "education" ], "word_frequency": 242, "example_front": "論文の要旨をまとめました。", "example_back": "I summarized the gist of the paper." }, { "front": "再三 (saisan)", "back": "repeatedly", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "politics" ], "word_frequency": 243, "example_front": "再三注意しましたが、改善されません。", "example_back": "I warned them repeatedly, but nothing improved." }, { "front": "慰める (nagusameru)", "back": "to comfort", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 244, "example_front": "落ち込んでいる友人を慰めました。", "example_back": "I comforted my depressed friend." }, { "front": "謙遜 (kenson)", "back": "modesty", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 245, "example_front": "日本人はよく謙遜します。", "example_back": "Japanese people are often modest." }, { "front": "甚だしい (hanahadashii)", "back": "extreme / gross", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "debate" ], "word_frequency": 246, "example_front": "それは甚だしい誤解です。", "example_back": "That's a gross misunderstanding." }, { "front": "生ずる (shouzuru)", "back": "to arise", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "science" ], "word_frequency": 247, "example_front": "問題が生じた場合はご連絡ください。", "example_back": "Please contact us if a problem arises." }, { "front": "損得 (sontoku)", "back": "profit and loss", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 248, "example_front": "損得だけで判断しないでください。", "example_back": "Don't judge only by gain and loss." }, { "front": "怠る (okotaru)", "back": "to neglect", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 249, "example_front": "注意を怠らないでください。", "example_back": "Please don't neglect to pay attention." }, { "front": "悔やむ (kuyamu)", "back": "to regret", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 250, "example_front": "今さら悔やんでも仕方がありません。", "example_back": "There's no use regretting it now." }, { "front": "投書 (tousho)", "back": "letter to the editor", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "media" ], "word_frequency": 251, "example_front": "新聞に投書しました。", "example_back": "I wrote a letter to the newspaper." }, { "front": "衣食住 (ishokujuu)", "back": "food, clothing and shelter", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 252, "example_front": "衣食住は生活の基本です。", "example_back": "Food, clothing and shelter are the basics of life." }, { "front": "兼ねる (kaneru)", "back": "to double as", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "work" ], "word_frequency": 253, "example_front": "趣味と実益を兼ねています。", "example_back": "It combines my hobby with practical benefit." }, { "front": "図々しい (zuuzuushii)", "back": "shameless", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 254, "example_front": "彼は図々しい人です。", "example_back": "He's a shameless person." }, { "front": "打ち消す (uchikesu)", "back": "to deny", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "media" ], "word_frequency": 255, "example_front": "政府はその噂を打ち消しました。", "example_back": "The government denied the rumor." }, { "front": "概論 (gairon)", "back": "introduction (overview)", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "education" ], "word_frequency": 256, "example_front": "経済学概論の授業を取っています。", "example_back": "I'm taking an introduction to economics course." }, { "front": "蓄える (takuwaeru)", "back": "to store / to save up", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "economy" ], "word_frequency": 257, "example_front": "老後のためにお金を蓄えています。", "example_back": "I'm saving money for my old age." }, { "front": "恵まれる (megumareru)", "back": "to be blessed with", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 258, "example_front": "私たちは自然に恵まれています。", "example_back": "We are blessed with nature." }, { "front": "敬う (uyamau)", "back": "to respect", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 259, "example_front": "お年寄りを敬いましょう。", "example_back": "Let's respect the elderly." }, { "front": "朗らか (hogaraka)", "back": "cheerful", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "society" ], "word_frequency": 260, "example_front": "彼女は朗らかな性格です。", "example_back": "She has a cheerful personality." }, { "front": "随筆 (zuihitsu)", "back": "essay", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "culture" ], "word_frequency": 261, "example_front": "彼女の随筆が好きです。", "example_back": "I like her essays." }, { "front": "論ずる (ronzuru)", "back": "to discuss / to argue", "level": "B2", "tags": [ "debate" ], "word_frequency": 262, "example_front": "この問題を論ずるのは難しいです。", "example_back": "It's hard to discuss this problem." } ] }