NihongoDera
The only Japanese language reference you need
Dictionaries
Over 300,000 entries and advanced searching and sorting algorythms to help you find exaclty what you need as fast as possible. Search from the dictionary page or from the search bar at the top of this page.
Tools
Homegrown tools to help you study and use Japanese. Constantly in development so come back often for updates and new tools. Check out the full list to see what NihongoDera can help you with.
Today’s Kanji
Jan 30, 2026
Today’s Words
Jan 30, 2026
N5
しまる
Definition
to be shut, to close, to be closed, to be firm (of a body, face, etc.), to be well-knit, to be locked, to tighten, to be tightened, to become sober, to become tense
Examples
N4
へん
Definition
strange, odd, peculiar, weird, curious, queer, eccentric, funny, suspicious, fishy, unexpected, change, incident, disturbance, disaster, accident, flat
Examples
N3
ゆにゅう、しゅにゅう
Definition
importation, import, introduction, afferent
Examples
N2
みおくる
Definition
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.), to escort (e.g. home), to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight, to let pass, to pass up (an opportunity etc.), to let a pitch go by (baseball), to watch a batted ball go into t...
Examples
N1
すたれる
Definition
to go out of use, to become obsolete, to die out, to go out of fashion
Examples