Japanese Vocab & Expressions Pt. 2

Dekiru Vocab + Extra tid bits

希望

（きぼう）Hope or Wish

望み

（のぞみ）希望や願いを持つこと　Hope or Desire

責任

（せきにん）自分の行動や選択に対して持つ義務　Responsibility or Obligation

役割

（やくわり）Role or Function

個人的

（こじんてき）Personal

貴重

（きちょう）重要で珍しいこと。Valuable or Rare.

主な

（おもな）Primary or Main.

主に

（おもに）Mainly or primarily

（〜と・に）似てる

（にてる）To resemble (~); To look alike (~) 私は母によく似ていると言われます。

励る

（はげる）To encourage or cheer up.

しっかりしている

To be reliable or steady; to be well-grounded in character or ability.

退学

（たいがく）To leave or drop out of school.

退学させられる

To be expelled or forced to drop out of school.

麻薬

（まやく）Substances that alter mental state, Drugs; often associated with addiction and illegal use.

（〜に）情熱をかける

To be passionate (about ~)

（〜を）信用する

（しんよう）To trust or have faith in (~)

息子

（むすこ）A male child or son.

娘

（むすめ）A female child or daughter.

長男

（ちょうなん）The first-born son in a family.

長女

（ちょうじょ）The first-born daughter in a family.

次男・次女

（じなん・じじょ）The second-born son or daughter in a family.

三男・三女

（さんなん・さんじょ）The third-born son or daughter in a family.

末っ子

（すえっこ）The youngest child in a family.

双子

（ふたご）Twins; A pair of children born at the same time to the same mother.

孫

（まご）A child of one's child, often referred to as a grandchild.

（N1はN2の）世話になる

（おせわになる）N1 will be taken care of by N2

（N1はN2）の世話をする

（おせわをする）N１ will take care of N２.

不動産

（ふどうさん）Land, buildings, and other properties that are immovable or fixed to the ground, Real Estate

友情

（ゆうじょう）Friendship

きっかけ

（きっかけ）A trigger or opportunity that leads to action or change.

私達が友達になったきっかけは学校のダンスだった。

先祖

（せんぞ）Ancestors or forebears, individuals from whom one is descended.

親戚

（しんせき）Relatives or family members, individuals connected by blood or marriage.

望みが叶う

（のぞみがかなう）The fulfillment of one's wishes or hopes Intransitive

望みを叶える

（のぞみをかなえる）To make someone's wishes or hopes come true; to fulfill desires or aspirations. Transitive

提案する

（ていあんする）To propose or suggest an idea, plan, or course of action for consideration.

相談に乗る

（そうだんにのる）To provide advice or guidance during a discussion or consultation. This often involves listening to someone else's concerns and offering support.

周囲

（しゅうい）Surroundings or environment;　Perimeter

森林

（しんりん）A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth; a forest.

原始林

（げんしりん）A type of forest that has never been logged or significantly disturbed by human activity, characterized by old-growth trees and a diverse ecosystem. (Primeval Forest) (Untouched)

同様

（どうよう）Likewise; Similar or the same;

世界遺産

（せかいいさん）World, Cultural or natural heritage recognized by UNESCO as important to the collective interests of humanity.

そのもの

（そのもの）Itself; Used to emphasize something as it is, without any alteration or embellishment.

地面

（じめん）Ground; The surface of the earth or soil.

耕す

（たがやす）To cultivate; To prepare and work on the land for planting crops.

傷つける

（きずつける）To wound or harm; To cause physical or emotional injury to someone or something.

禁じる

（きんじる）To prohibit; To forbid or restrict something from being done or allowed.

楽園

（らくえん）Paradise; A place of great happiness or beauty, often idealized as a perfect environment.

四季

（しき）The four seasons; Refers to spring, summer, fall, and winter, each characterized by distinct weather conditions and natural beauty.

熱中症

（ねっちゅうしょう）Heat stroke; A serious condition caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures, often resulting in dehydration and overheating.

紅葉

（こうよう）Fall foliage; The vibrant colors of leaves in autumn, typically red, orange, and yellow, that indicate the changing seasons.

水分補給

（すいぶんほきゅう）Hydration; The process of replenishing fluids in the body, essential for maintaining health, especially in hot weather or during physical activity.

そのうえ

（そのうえ）Moreover; A conjunction used to add information or emphasize a point, often translating to "in addition" or "furthermore" in English.

私の発表を聞いてくれてありがとうございます。

Thank you for listening to my presentation.

平均気温

（へいきおん）Average temperature; The typical temperature in a given area, often used for weather reports and climate discussions.

雪だるま

（ゆきだるま）Snowman

かき氷

（かきごおり）Shaved ice dessert, typically topped with syrup or fruit.