Japanese word archive

Feeling or causing joy and pleasure; fun or enjoyable.

The time from sunset to sunrise; the night. Opposite of 昼 (daytime).

To wish for something or to hope that something happens; to pray for a desired outcome.

Warm in temperature or feeling; used to describe pleasant heat from the sun, a room, or a person's kindness.

To hold or carry something in your hands; also to own or possess something.

To swim; to move through water using your body.

The season of summer; the hottest part of the year, between spring and autumn.

Wind; the movement of air outdoors. Also used in phrases to describe style or manner.

To live in a place; to reside somewhere as your home.

To sit down; to take a seat.

To fall from the sky, used for rain, snow, or other precipitation.

Light; the brightness that comes from the sun, a lamp, or another source and allows us to see things.

To make, create, or prepare something — whether food, an object, or a plan.

The sea or ocean; a large body of salt water.

To wake up, or to get out of bed; also used to mean that something happens or occurs.

Worry or anxiety about something; to feel worried or concerned.

A feeling or emotion; how someone feels inside about something or someone.

To read something, such as a book, text, or sign.

Suddenly; all at once. Used when something happens without warning or very quickly.

Time, or a specific amount of time; also used for a scheduled hour or period.

Close in distance or time; not far away.

To choose or select something from a group of options.

A word, phrase, or language; the words someone uses to express something.

A movie or film; a story told through moving pictures and sound.

To raise or bring up a child, animal, or plant; to nurture something so it grows well.

To speak or talk; to tell or explain something to someone.

To look for or search for something or someone you want to find.

Family; the group of people you are related to, especially those living together or closely connected.

To enjoy something; to take pleasure in an activity or experience.

To continue doing something; to keep going without stopping.

To change or become different; to shift from one state to another.

To get used to something; to become comfortable or familiar with a new situation or habit.

To give something as a gift or present to someone, especially on a special occasion.

To ride or get on a vehicle, such as a train, bus, or bicycle.

To help or assist someone with a task. It describes actively lending a hand to another person.

To be in trouble, to feel stuck or unsure what to do in a difficult situation.

To drink something, such as water, tea, or juice.

To become tired or exhausted, usually from physical or mental effort.

To meet or see someone, usually in person and by arrangement or chance.

To walk; to move forward on foot at a regular pace.

Quiet; calm and free from noise or disturbance.

The morning; the early part of the day, from sunrise until noon.

To gather or collect things (or people) into one place.

The sound produced when a person (or animal) speaks or sings; one's voice.

To give something back to someone, or to return a thing to where it belongs.

To think about something; to consider or reflect on a problem or idea.

To help or save someone who is in trouble or needs support.

To wait for someone or something to arrive or happen.

Describes weather or the environment as hot. Used when the air or surroundings feel uncomfortably warm.

To hurry or rush; to move or act more quickly than usual.