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Jan 23, 2026

N5

Reading

メイ、ミョウ、な、-な

Meaning

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

Words

名、名称、名前、名古屋、本名

N4

Reading

キ、かえ.る、かえ.す、おく.る、とつ.ぐ

Meaning

homecoming, arrive at, lead to, result in

Words

復帰、帰国、帰る、帰還、回帰

N3

Reading

セキ、むしろ

Meaning

seat, mat, occasion, place

Words

席、座席、打席、議席、出席

N2

Reading

ショウ、ジョウ、うけたまわ.る、う.ける、ささ.げ...

Meaning

acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive

Words

継承、承認、伝承、承る、承継

N1

Reading

ジュン、めぐ.る、めぐ.り

Meaning

patrol, go around, circumference

Words

巡洋艦、巡る、巡、巡回、巡航

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Jan 23, 2026

N5

チー

Definition

seven

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N4

ふべん

Definition

inconvenience, inexpediency, unhandiness

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N3

ゆうべ、ゆう、さくや

Definition

evening, last night

Examples

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N2

マラソン

Definition

marathon, long-distance race, malathion

Examples

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N1

少なくとも

すくなくとも

Definition

at least

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