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Japanese – Hiragana & Katakana

A	I	U	E	O
あ	い	う	え	お
ア	イ	ウ	エ	オ

KA	KI	KU	KE	KO
か	き	く	け	こ
カ	キ	ク	ケ	コ

SA	SHI	SU	SE	SO
さ	し	す	せ	そ
サ	シ	ス	セ	ソ

TA	CHI	TSU	TE	TO
た	ち	つ	て	と
タ	チ	ツ	テ	ト

NA	NI	NU	NE	NO
な	に	ぬ	ね	の
ナ	ニ	ヌ	ネ	ノ

HA	HI	FU	HE	HO
は	ひ	ふ	へ	ほ
ハ	ヒ	フ	へ	ホ

MA	MI	MU	ME	MO
ま	み	む	め	も
マ	ミ	ム	メ	モ

YA		YU		YO
や		ゆ		よ
ヤ		ユ		ヨ

RA	RI	RU	RE	RO
ら	り	る	れ	ろ
ラ	リ	ル	レ	ロ

WA		WO		N
わ		を		ん
ワ		ヲ		ン

GA	GI	GU	GE	GO
が	ぎ	ぐ	げ	ご
ガ	ギ	グ	ゲ	ゴ

ZA	JI	ZU	ZE	ZO
ざ	じ	ず	ぜ	ぞ
ザ	ジ	ズ	ゼ	ゾ

DA	JI	ZU	DE	DO
だ	ぢ	づ	で	ど
ダ	ヂ	ヅ	デ	ド

BA	BI	BU	BE	BO
ば	び	ぶ	べ	ぼ
バ	ビ	ブ	べ	ボ

PA	PI	PU	PE	PO
ぱ	ぴ	ぷ	ぺ	ぽ
パ	ピ	プ	ぺ	ポ

KYA		KYU		KYO
きゃ		きゅ		きょ
キャ		キュ		キョ

GYA		GYU		GYO
ぎゃ		ぎゅ		ぎょ
ギャ		ギュ		ギョ

SHA		SHU		SHO
しゃ		しゅ		しょ
シャ		シュ		ショ

JA		JU		JO
じゃ		じゅ		じょ
ジャ		ジュ		ジョ

CHA		CHU		CHO
ちゃ		ちゅ		ちょ
チャ		チュ		チョ

NYA		NYU		NYO
にゃ		にゅ		にょ
ニャ		ニュ		ニョ

HYA		HYU		HYO
ひゃ		ひゅ		ひょ
ヒャ		ヒュ		ヒョ

BYA		BYU		BYO
びゃ		びゅ		びょ
ビャ		ビュ		ビョ

PYA		PYU		PYO
ぴゃ		ぴゅ		ぴょ
ピャ		ピュ		ピョ

MYA		MYU		MYO
みゃ		みゅ		みょ
ミャ		ミュ		ミョ

RYA		RYU		RYO
りゃ		りゅ		りょ
リャ		リュ		リョ

AA	II	UU	EE	OO
ああ	いい	うう	ええ	おお
アー	イー	ウー	エー	オー

KK	SS	TT	PP
っ+k	っ+s	っ+t	っ+p
ッ+k	ッ+s	ッ+t	ッ+p

Vocabulary – English

accumulate
 (verb) to gather or pile up especially little by little.

acquaint
 (verb) make someone aware of or familiar with.
 (verb) be an acquaintance.

acquire
 (verb) buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.
 (verb) learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality).

adjacent
 (adjective) very near, next to, or touching.

advent
 (noun) the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

aforementioned
 (adjective) something that was mentioned before.

amplitude
 (noun) the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.
 (noun) the angular distance of a celestial object from the true east or west point of the horizon at rising or setting.

annihilate
 (verb) destroy utterly; obliterate.
 (verb) defeat utterly.
 (verb) convert (a subatomic particle) into radiant energy.

apogee
 (noun) the farthest or highest point.

appropriate
 (adjective) suitable or proper in the circumstances.
 (verb) take (something) for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission.
 (verb) devote (money or assets) to a special purpose.

approximately
 (adverb) close to, around, or roughly.

apt
 (adjective) appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
 (adjective) having a tendency to do something.

arise
 (verb) (of a problem, opportunity, or situation) emerge; become apparent.
 (verb) get or stand up.

arbitrary
 (adjective) based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
 (adjective) (of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority.
 (adjective) (of a constant or other quantity) of unspecified value.

asinine
 (adjective) utterly foolish or silly.

assemble
 (verb) (of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose.
 (verb) fit together the separate component parts of (a machine or other object).

astounding
 (adjective) surprisingly impressive or notable.

astral
 (adjective) of, connected with, or resembling the stars.

avert
 (verb) to turn away or to prevent.

behold
 (verb) see or observe (a thing or person, especially a remarkable or impressive one).

blistering
 (adjective) (of heat) intense.
 (adjective) (of criticism) expressed with great vehemence.
 (adjective) extremely fast, forceful, or impressive.

condensed
 (adjective) made denser or more concise; compressed or concentrated.
 (adjective) changed from a gas or vapor to a liquid.

conjoined
 (verb) join; combine.

contract
 (noun) a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.
 (verb) decrease in size, number, or range.
 (verb) enter into a formal and legally binding agreement.

considerably
 (adverb) by a notably large amount or to a notably large extent; greatly.

consolation
 (noun) the comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.
 (noun) a person or thing providing comfort to a person who has suffered.

consternation
 (noun) feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

constitute
 (verb) be (a part) of a whole.
 (verb) give legal or constitutional form to (an institution); establish by law.

convenient
 (adjective) fitting in well with a person’s needs, activities, and plans.
 (adjective) involving little trouble or effort.
 (adjective) situated so as to allow easy access to.

corpus
 (noun) a collection of written texts, especially the entire works of a particular author or a body of writing on a particular subject.
 (noun) the main body or mass of a structure.

cosmic
 (adjective) relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth.

crucial
 (adjective) decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
 (adjective) of great importance.

deficit
 (noun) a deficiency in amount.

deplete
 (verb) use up the supply or resources of.
 (verb) diminish in number or quantity.

determined
 (adjective) having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
 (adjective) processing or displaying resolve.

devoutly
 (adverb) in a manner that shows deep religious feeling or commitment.

diminutive
 (adjective) extremely or unusually small.

dismay
 (noun) consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected.
 (verb) cause (someone) to feel consternation and distress.

dismemberment
 (noun) the action of cutting off a person’s or animal’s limbs.
 (noun) the action of partitioning or dividing up a territory or organization.

distended
 (adjective) swollen due to pressure from inside; bloated.

distinctive
 (adjective) having a quality or characteristic that makes a person or thing different from others.

dubious
 (adjective) unsettled in opinion; doubtful.

eject
 (verb) force or throw (something) out, typically in a violent or sudden way.
 (verb) cause (something) to drop out or be removed, usually mechanically.
 (verb) (of a pilot) escape from an aircraft by being explosively propelled out of it.

eliminate
 (verb) completely remove or get rid of (something).
 (verb) exclude (someone or something) from consideration.
 (verb) murder (a rival or political opponent).

embedded
 (adjective) (of an object) fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass; implanted.
 (adjective) (of a journalist) attached to a military unit during a conflict.

eminent
 (adjective) (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
 (adjective) used to emphasize the presence of a positive quality.

emit
 (verb) produce and discharge (something, especially gas or radiation).
 (verb) make (a sound).
 (verb) issue formally and with authority; put into circulation, especially currency.

endearing
 (adjective) arousing feelings of affection or admiration.

endeavour
 (noun) serious determined effort.
 (noun) activity directed toward a goal.
 (verb) to attempt (something, such as the fulfillment of an obligation) by exertion of effort.
 (verb) to strive to achieve or reach.

engulf
 (verb) (of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely.
 (verb) eat or swallow (something) whole.

enormous
 (adjective) extraordinarily great in size, number, or degree.

entire
 (adjective) with no part left out; whole.

entity
 (noun) a thing with distinct and independent existence.

epoch
 (noun) an event or a time that begins a new period or development.

essence
 (noun) the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character.
 (noun) a property or group of properties of something without which it would not exist or be what it is.
 (noun) an extract or concentrate obtained from a particular plant or other matter and used for flavoring or scent.

eternal
 (adjective) lasting forever.

evade
 (verb) escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.
 (verb) (of an abstract thing) elude (someone).
 (verb) avoid giving a direct answer to (a question).

exaggerated
 (adjective) regarded or represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality.
 (adjective) enlarged or altered beyond normal proportions.

exert
 (verb) apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality).
 (verb) make a physical or mental effort.

exhaust
 (noun) waste gases or air expelled from an engine, turbine, or other machine in the course of its operation.
 (verb) drain (someone) of their physical or mental resources; tire out.
 (verb) use up (resources or reserves) completely.

extent
 (noun) the area covered by something.
 (noun) the degree to which something has spread; the size or scale of something.
 (noun) the amount to which something is or is believed to be the case.

extinction
 (noun) a situation in which something no longer exists.

fascinating
 (adjective) extremely interesting.

fiercely
 (adverb) in a savagely violent or aggressive manner.
 (adverb) in a powerful and destructive manner.
 (adverb) with a heartfelt and powerful intensity.

firmament
 (noun) the heavens or the sky, especially when regarded as a tangible thing.

foreign
 (adjective) of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one’s own.
 (adjective) strange and unfamiliar.

formidable
 (adjective) strong and powerful, and therefore difficult to deal with if opposed to you.

frail
 (adjective) physically weak, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed.

frivolity
 (noun) foolish behavior, or something silly or unimportant.

furtive
 (adjective) attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

fusion
 (adjective) referring to food or cooking that incorporates elements of diverse cuisines.
 (noun) the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.

glaring
 (adjective) giving out or reflecting a strong or dazzling light.
 (adjective) staring fiercely or fixedly.

gradually
 (adverb) moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees.

grandiose
 (adjective) impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.
 (adjective) excessively grand or ambitious.

haven
 (noun) a place of safety; refuge

however
 (adverb) used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.
 (adverb) in whatever way; regardless of how.

immense
 (adjective) extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

immensely
 (adverb) to a great extent; extremely.

impediment
 (noun) a hindrance or obstruction in doing something.
 (noun) a defect in a person’s speech, such as a lisp or stammer.

impose
 (verb) force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.
 (verb) take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment.

indescribably
 (adverb) in a way that is impossible to describe, especially because of being extremely good or bad.

inevitable
 (adjective) impossible to avoid or evade.

inflate
 (verb) fill (a balloon, tire, or other expandable structure) with air or gas so that it becomes distended.
 (verb) increase (something) by a large or excessive amount.

ingenious
 (adjective) having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving.

inglorious
 (adjective) (of an action or situation) causing shame or a loss of honor.

inhabit
 (verb) to occupy as a place of settled residence or habitat.

inhospitable
 (adjective) (of an environment) harsh and difficult to live in.
 (adjective) (of a person) unfriendly and unwelcoming toward people.

inordinately
 (adverb) to an unusually or disproportionately large degree; excessively.

insinuating
 (adjective) hinting at something bad in an indirect and unpleasant way.
 (adjective) using subtle manipulation to maneuver oneself into a favorable position.

instability
 (noun) lack of stability; the state of being unstable.
 (noun) tendency to unpredictable behavior or erratic changes of mood.

interweave
 (verb) weave or become woven together.

linger
 (verb) stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
 (verb) spend a long time over (something).
 (verb) be slow to disappear or die.

longevity
 (noun) a long duration of individual life.

luminescent
 (adjective) emitting light not caused by heat.

luminosity
 (noun) luminous quality.
 (noun) the intrinsic brightness of a celestial object (as distinct from its apparent brightness diminished by distance).
 (noun) the rate of emission of radiation, visible or otherwise.

machinery
 (noun) the components of a machine.
 (noun) the organization or structure of something.

majestic
 (adjective) beautiful, powerful, or causing great admiration and respect.

manifest
 (adjective) clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
 (verb) display or show (a quality or feeling) by one’s acts or appearance; demonstrate.

manifestation
 (noun) an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, especially a theory or an abstract idea.
 (noun) the action or fact of showing an abstract idea.
 (noun) a symptom or sign of an ailment.

marvelous
 (adjective) causing great wonder; extraordinary.
 (adjective) extremely good or pleasing; splendid.

massive
 (adjective) very large in size.

mercilessly
 (adverb) in a way that shows no mercy.

merrily
 (adverb) in a cheerful way.
 (adverb) without consideration of possible problems or future implications.

mesmerizing
 (adjective) capturing one’s complete attention as if by magic.

milestone
 (noun) a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place.
 (noun) an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.

minuscule
 (adjective) extremely small; tiny.

miraculously
 (adverb) in a way that suggests or resembles a miracle.
 (adverb) in a remarkable and extremely lucky manner.

molten
 (adjective) (especially of materials with a high melting point, such as metal and glass) liquefied by heat.
 (adjective) denoting a cake or dessert that retains a thick, liquid center after being baked, typically served warm.

momentum
 (noun) the force or speed of an object in motion, or the increase in the rate of development of a process.

monotonous
 (adjective) boring from being always the same.

monumental
 (adjective) great in importance, extent, or size.

negligible
 (adjective) so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.

notorious
 (adjective) generally known and talked of; especially widely and unfavorably known.

obliterate
 (verb) destroy utterly; wipe out.
 (verb) cause to become invisible or indistinct; blot out.

omit
 (verb) to leave out or leave unmentioned.

omnipresent
 (adjective) widely or constantly encountered; common or widespread.

overthrow
 (noun) a removal from power; a defeat or downfall.
 (noun) (in baseball and other games) a throw that sends a ball past its intended recipient or target.
 (verb) remove forcibly from power.
 (verb) throw (a ball) further or harder than intended.

painstakingly
 (adverb) with great care and thoroughness.

parched
 (adjective) extremely or completely dried, as by heat, sun, or wind.

peculiar
 (adjective) unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way.

peculiarity
 (noun) an odd or unusual feature or habit.
 (noun) a characteristic or quality that is distinctive of a particular person or place.
 (noun) the quality or state of being peculiar.

perceptible
 (adjective) (especially of a slight movement or change of state) able to be seen or noticed.

perish
 (verb) suffer death, typically in a violent, sudden, or untimely way.
 (verb) suffer complete ruin or destruction.
 (verb) (of rubber, a foodstuff, or other organic substance) lose its normal qualities; rot or decay.

perpetually
 (adverb) forever or for an indefinitely long time.
 (adverb) without intermission or interruption; continually.
 (adverb) with continued recurrence; regularly or repeatedly.

pilgrim
 (noun) a person who travels to a holy place.

pilgrimage
 (noun) a pilgrim’s journey.
 (verb) go on a pilgrimage.

pomp
 (noun) ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event.
 (noun) ostentatious boastfulness or vanity.

posterity
 (noun) future generations.

predominantly
 (adverb) for the most part; mainly.

presumably
 (adverb) by assuming reasonably; probably.

proclaim
 (verb) announce officially or publicly.
 (verb) declare something one considers important with due emphasis.
 (verb) declare officially or publicly to be.

propagation
 (noun) the breeding of specimens of a plant or animal by natural processes from the parent stock.
 (noun) the action of widely spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.

propel
 (verb) drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
 (verb) spur or drive into a particular situation.

proximity
 (noun) nearness or closeness.

puncture
 (noun) a small hole in a tire resulting in an escape of air.
 (verb) make a puncture in (something).
 (verb) cause a sudden collapse of (mood or feeling).

quaternion
 (noun) a set of four people or things.

rampage
 (noun) a period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people.
 (verb) (especially of a large group of people) rush around in a violent and uncontrollable manner.

redundant
 (adjective) unnecessary because it is more than is needed.

reign
 (noun) the period during which a sovereign rules.
 (verb) hold royal office; rule as king or queen.

remarkable
 (adjective) worthy of being or likely to be noticed especially as being uncommon or extraordinary.

repressed
 (adjective) restrained, inhibited, or oppressed.
 (adjective) (of a thought, feeling, or desire) kept suppressed and unconscious in one’s mind.

repulse
 (noun) the action of driving back an attacking force or of being driven back.
 (verb) drive back (an attack or attacking enemy) by force.
 (verb) cause (someone) to feel intense distaste and aversion.

repulsion
 (noun) a feeling of intense distaste or disgust.
 (noun) a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other, e.g. through having the same magnetic polarity or electric charge.

repulsive
 (adjective) tending to repel.
 (adjective) causing strong dislike or aversion; disgusting; offensive.

resign
 (verb) voluntarily leave a job or other position.
 (verb) accept that something undesirable cannot be avoided.

reversal
 (noun) a change to an opposite direction, position, or course of action.
 (noun) an annulment of a judgment, sentence, or decree made by a lower court or authority.
 (noun) an adverse change of fortune.

rim
 (noun) the upper or outer edge of an object, typically something circular or approximately circular.
 (verb) form or act as an outer edge or rim for.

roam
 (noun) an aimless walk.
 (verb) move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area.
 (verb) use a mobile phone on another operator’s network, typically while abroad.

ruefully
 (adverb) in a way that expresses sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous manner.

ruthlessly
 (adverb) without pity or compassion for others.

seize
 (verb) take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
 (verb) take (an opportunity or initiative) eagerly and decisively.

sly
 (adjective) having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.
 (adjective) (of a remark, glance, or facial expression) showing in an insinuating way that one has some secret knowledge that may be harmful or embarrassing.
 (adjective) (of an action) surreptitious.

sneaky
 (adjective) furtive; sly.

sole
 (adjective) being the only one; single and isolated from others.
 (noun) the undersurface of a person’s foot.
 (verb) put a new sole on to (a shoe).

splendid
 (adjective) excellent, or beautiful and impressive.

spur
 (noun) a device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider’s heel and used for urging a horse forward.
 (noun) a thing that prompts or encourages someone; an incentive.
 (verb) urge (a horse) forward by digging one’s spurs into its sides.
 (verb) give an incentive or encouragement to (someone).

squash
 (adjective) flat, soft, or out of shape as a result of being crushed or squeezed with force

staggering
 (adjective) deeply shocking; astonishing.

startling
 (adjective) very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable.

stem
 (noun) the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean.
 (noun) a long, thin supportive or main section of something.
 (verb) originate in or be caused by.
 (verb) remove the stems from (fruit or tobacco leaves).

submerge
 (verb) cause to be under water.
 (verb) descend below the surface of an area of water.
 (verb) completely cover or obscure.

superlative
 (adjective) the highest attainable level or degree of something.

sufficient
 (adjective) enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end.

surreptitious
 (adjective) kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

swarm
 (noun) a large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones.
 (verb) (of insects) move in or form a swarm.
 (verb) move somewhere in large numbers.

swell
 (adjective) excellent; very good.
 (adverb) excellently; very well.
 (noun) a full or gently rounded shape or form.
 (noun) a gradual increase in sound, amount, or intensity.
 (verb) (especially of a part of the body) become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.

tedious
 (adjective) boring and rather frustrating.

teem
 (verb) be full of or swarming with.

thereafter
 (adverb) after that time.

therefore
 (adverb) as a result; because of that; for that reason.

thrive
 (verb) (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously.
 (verb) prosper; flourish.

token
 (adjective) done for the sake of appearances or as a symbolic gesture.
 (noun) a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc.
 (noun) a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services, typically one given as a gift or offered as part of a promotional offer.

torrid
 (adjective) parched with heat especially of the sun.

treacherous
 (adjective) guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.
 (adjective) (of ground, water, conditions, etc.) hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers.

tremendous
 (adjective) great in amount, size, or degree; extremely large.

undergo
 (verb) to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change.

understatement
 (noun) the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.

unduly
 (adverb) to an unwarranted degree; inordinately.

unimpeded
 (adjective) not obstructed or hindered.

unprecedented
 (adjective) without previous instance; never before known or experienced; unexampled or unparalleled.

unstable
 (adjective) likely to give way; not stable.
 (adjective) likely to change or fail; not firmly established.
 (adjective) prone to psychiatric problems or sudden changes of mood.

vehemence
 (noun) the display of strong feeling; passion.

verge
 (noun) an edge or border.
 (verb) approach (something) closely; be close or similar to (something).

vibrant
 (adjective) full of energy and enthusiasm.
 (adjective) quivering; pulsating.
 (adjective) (of color) bright and striking.

vicinity
 (noun) the area near or surrounding a particular place.
 (noun) proximity in space or relationship.

whiz
 (verb) move quickly through the air with a whistling or whooshing sound.