2013/07 JLPT N1 Letters and Vocabulary,Grammar test

したたか means 'tough', 'shrewd', or 'strong-willed'. It is not the reading for 愚か.

ひそか means 'secret' or 'private'. It is not the reading for 愚か.

すみやか means 'rapid' or 'prompt'. It is not the reading for 愚か.

こうしょう can be the reading for 交渉 (negotiation) or 高尚 (lofty, refined). It is not the reading for 巧妙.

奇妙 (きみょう) means 'strange' or 'peculiar'. It is not the reading for 巧妙.

きしょう can be the reading for 希少 (rare) or 気象 (weather). It is not the reading for 巧妙.

潤い (うるおい) means 'moisture' or 'enrichment'. It is not the reading for 憩い.

集い (つどい) means 'gathering' or 'assembly'. It is not the reading for 憩い.

賑わい (にぎわい) means 'bustle' or 'liveliness'. It is not the reading for 憩い.

しゅよう can be the reading for 主要 (main, principal) or 手術 (surgery). It is not the reading for 需要.

重要 (じゅうよう) means 'important'. It is not the reading for 需要.

しゅうよう can be the reading for 収容 (accommodation, housing) or 修養 (self-improvement). It is not the reading for 需要.

たんわ is not a common reading for 緩和. It could be a misreading.

がんわ is not a common reading for 緩和. It could be a misreading.

談話 (だんわ) means 'conversation' or 'talk'. It is not the reading for 緩和.

あとじ is not the correct reading for 跡地.

せきち is not the correct reading for 跡地.

せきじ is not the correct reading for 跡地.

積み立てる (つみたてる) means 'to save up' or 'to accumulate funds'. This does not fit the context of a temporary payment for someone else.

引き落とす (ひきおとす) means 'to withdraw (money)' or 'to debit (an account)'. This refers to a direct debit from an account, not paying on someone's behalf.

差し引く (さしひく) means 'to deduct' or 'to subtract'. This refers to taking an amount out of a total, which is not the meaning intended here.

依存 (いそん/いぞん) means 'dependence' or 'reliance'. While one might rely on the president, '一任する' (to entrust) is a more direct and formal way to express leaving the decision to them.

従属 (じゅうぞく) means 'subordination' or 'dependency'. This implies being under someone's control, not entrusting a task or decision.

委託 (いたく) means 'consignment' or 'entrustment (of a task/business)'. While similar to 一任, 委託 often implies entrusting a specific task or business to an external party, whereas 一任 implies giving full discretion over a matter to someone within the organization.

ひたむきに means 'earnestly', 'single-mindedly', or 'devotedly'. This describes a focused effort, not an uncontrollable urge.

かたくなに means 'stubbornly' or 'obstinately'. This describes a rigid attitude, not a desire for food.

いちずに means 'wholeheartedly' or 'single-mindedly'. Similar to ひたむきに, it describes devotion, not an uncontrollable craving.

果敢に (かかんに) means 'boldly', 'resolutely', or 'daringly'. While it implies strong action, it usually has a positive connotation of bravery, which doesn't fit the negative outcome of the discussion not progressing.

無謀に (むぼうに) means 'recklessly' or 'rashly'. This implies acting without considering consequences, which is not the primary meaning of insisting on an opinion.

堅実に (けんじつに) means 'steadily', 'soundly', or 'reliably'. This has a positive connotation of being stable and dependable, which contradicts the negative impact on the discussion.

頭が重い (あたまがおもい) means 'to have a heavy head' (e.g., from a cold or lack of sleep). It does not relate to responsibility.

肩が重い (かたがおもい) means 'to feel burdened' or 'to feel a weight on one's shoulders', but 荷が重い is the more common and direct idiom for a task being too much.

職 (しょく) means 'job' or 'position'. 職が重い is not a common idiom and does not convey the intended meaning.

及ぶ (およぶ) means 'to reach', 'to extend', or 'to amount to'. 気に及ぶ is not a standard phrase and does not fit the context.

絡む (からむ) means 'to entangle', 'to get involved with', or 'to pick a fight'. 気に絡む is not a standard phrase and does not fit the context.

逆らう (さからう) means 'to go against', 'to disobey', or 'to defy'. 気に逆らう is not a standard phrase and does not fit the context.

からっと describes a dry, clear, or refreshing feeling. This is the opposite of the intended meaning.

しっとり describes a moist, soft, or calm feeling, often with a positive or neutral connotation (e.g., moist skin, calm atmosphere). It doesn't convey the unpleasant dampness implied by the sentence.

がさがさ describes a dry, rough, or rustling sound/texture (e.g., dry skin, rustling leaves). This does not fit the context of a humid room.

長期的な (ちょうきてきな) means 'long-term'. This is not the meaning of 従来の.

これからの means 'from now on' or 'future'. This is the opposite of the meaning of 従来の.

短期的な (たんきてきな) means 'short-term'. This is not the meaning of 従来の.

早急に (そうきゅうに) means 'urgently' or 'immediately'. While it implies speed, it doesn't specifically mean 'beforehand'.

まとめて means 'together' or 'in a lump'. This refers to how things are grouped, not when they are done.

改めて (あらためて) means 'again', 'anew', or 'on another occasion'. This implies doing something again or at a later time, which is different from 'in advance'.

This means 'especially dropped compared to others', which is the opposite of 抜群.

This means 'especially bad compared to others', which is the opposite of 抜群.

This means 'especially rose compared to others'. While it implies improvement, 抜群 refers to the current state of being excellent, not necessarily a change.

影響 (えいきょう) means 'influence' or 'effect'. While support can have an influence, 支援 is a more direct synonym for 'backup' in this context.

依頼 (いらい) means 'request' or 'commission'. This refers to asking for something, not receiving support.

指示 (しじ) means 'instruction' or 'direction'. This refers to being told what to do, not receiving general support.

This means 'was very happy', which is not the meaning of 仰天した.

This means 'was deeply moved/impressed', which is not the meaning of 仰天した.

This means 'deeply sympathized', which is not the meaning of 仰天した.

やっと means 'at last' or 'finally'. This implies difficulty or delay, which is not the meaning of おおむね.

すこし means 'a little' or 'a few'. This implies a small amount, whereas おおむね implies a large portion.

すぐに means 'immediately' or 'right away'. This refers to time, not the degree of understanding.

円滑 is not used to describe physical recovery. Words like '順調に' (smoothly, favorably) or '着実に' (steadily) would be more appropriate.

円滑 is not used for the physical action of opening something. 'スムーズに' (smoothly) or '簡単に' (easily) would be more appropriate.

円滑 is not used to describe the ability to handle languages. '流暢に' (fluently) would be more appropriate.

優位 is not used with 入賞 (winning a prize). '上位' (じょうい: high rank) or '有利に' (ゆうりに: advantageously) might be used, but not 優位.

優位 is not used to mean 'preferentially' or 'with priority'. '優先的に' (ゆうせんてきに: preferentially) would be appropriate here.

優位 is not used to mean 'prioritize' or 'consider more important'. '重視' (じゅうし: emphasis, importance) or '優先' (ゆうせん: priority) would be more appropriate.

While '身をかばう' can mean to protect oneself physically, it's less natural for abstract things like stress. '身を守る' (to protect oneself) or 'ストレスから逃れる' (to escape stress) would be more common.

かばう implies protecting from harm or blame. A security guard protects residents, but '守る' (まもる: to protect) is the more direct and common verb for general security. かばう would imply the guard is shielding residents from something specific, like an attack or accusation, which isn't the general role described.

While the government protects human rights, '守る' (まもる: to protect) or '擁護する' (ようごする: to defend/advocate) are more appropriate verbs for protecting rights through law. かばう is more personal, like defending an individual.

While foreign culture might influence or blend with domestic culture, 加味 is not the most natural verb here. '取り入れられて' (incorporated) or '融合して' (merged) would be more appropriate.

加味 is not used to mean 'add a little more' to a presentation. '付け加えさせていただきます' (let me add a little) or '補足させていただきます' (let me supplement) would be more appropriate.

While 加味 can mean 'to season/flavor', it's not typically used for adding artificial additives like preservatives or colorings. '添加した' (てんかした: added) would be more appropriate.

気配 refers to a subtle presence or sign, not a physical resemblance. '面影' (おもかげ: semblance, trace) would be more appropriate for facial features.

While 気配 can mean 'atmosphere', '雰囲気' (ふんいき: atmosphere, ambiance) is more commonly used to describe the general mood or feeling of a place becoming brighter. 気配 is more about a subtle, often unnoticed, presence or sign.

気配 is not used to describe a complete change in the appearance or character of a place. '雰囲気' (ふんいき: atmosphere) or '様子' (ようす: state, appearance) would be more appropriate.

合致 is too strong for a shoe fitting a foot. '合う' (あう: to fit) or 'ぴったり合う' (to fit perfectly) would be more natural.

合致 is too strong for clothing being appropriate for one's age. '合った' (suited) or 'ふさわしい' (appropriate) would be more natural.

合致 is too strong for a job that suits oneself. '合った' (suited) or '向いている' (suited for) would be more natural.

「〜を受けて」 means 'in response to' or 'as a result of'. It implies a cause-and-effect relationship, which doesn't fit simply stating a date of abolition.

「〜を皮切りに」 means 'starting with' or 'beginning with'. It implies a series of events starting from that point, which is not the case for an abolition.

「〜をピークに」 means 'peaking at' or 'with X as the peak'. This implies a maximum point, not a final date of operation.

「のみ」 means 'only', but 「のみも」 is not a standard grammatical pattern in this context. It doesn't convey the nuance of 'at least'.

「ですら」 means 'even' (emphasizing an extreme case). While it has a similar nuance to 'even', 「気分ですら南極を感じる」 is less natural than 「気分だけでも南極を感じる」 when talking about a minimal experience.

「くらい」 means 'about' or 'to the extent of'. 「くらいも」 is not a standard grammatical pattern in this context. It doesn't convey the nuance of 'at least'.

かりに means 'supposing', 'if', or 'for argument's sake'. It's used for hypothetical situations, not for expressing doubt about a current claim.

どうやら means 'it seems that' or 'apparently'. It expresses a likely conclusion based on some evidence, not a strong doubt or question.

おそらく means 'probably' or 'most likely'. It expresses a high probability, not a question or doubt.

預かる (あずかる) means 'to take care of' or 'to keep (something)'. It doesn't fit the context of expressing gratitude for consideration.

頂戴する (ちょうだいする) is a humble verb meaning 'to receive' or 'to be given'. It doesn't fit the context of expressing gratitude for consideration.

承る (うけたまわる) is a humble verb meaning 'to receive (an order/request)' or 'to accept'. It doesn't fit the context of expressing gratitude for consideration.

取れる (とれる) means 'to be able to take' or 'to come off'. 「取れるって」 would mean 'that it can be taken', which doesn't fit the request to keep something.

取っちゃわない (とっちゃわない) is the negative of 取ってしまう (to take completely/dispose of). 「取っちゃわないって」 would mean 'that you won't dispose of it', which is grammatically awkward and doesn't convey the request to keep it.

取っとけなくて is the negative te-form of 取っておける (can keep). It means 'not being able to keep', which is the opposite of the intended meaning.

「〜の結果」 (〜のけっか) means 'as a result of'. This implies a consequence, not a prerequisite action.

Same as option 1, it implies a result, not a prerequisite.

「〜た上に」 (〜たうえに) means 'in addition to' or 'on top of that'. While ご覧くださった is polite, the meaning of 'in addition to' does not fit the context of a prerequisite action.

「夢に夢を」 is not a standard idiom and does not convey the intended meaning.

「夢なら夢と」 is not a standard idiom and does not convey the intended meaning.

「夢が夢なら」 is not a standard idiom and does not convey the intended meaning.

「〜はするから」 means 'I will do it, so...'. This implies a reason for something, not a suggestion or decision to do something.

「〜ようとしている」 means 'is about to do' or 'is trying to do'. 「やろうとしているか」 would be 'is he trying to do it?', which doesn't fit the context of a mutual decision.

「〜てはいるから」 means 'I am doing it, but...'. This implies an ongoing action with a nuance of reservation, which doesn't fit the context of deciding to do something tomorrow.

「思われていた」 (passive of 思う) means 'was thought (by others)'. This doesn't fit the context of the song's effect on the speaker.

「思わせられた」 (causative-passive) means 'was made to think/feel (against my will or with a negative nuance)'. This implies a forced or unpleasant feeling, which contradicts the positive impact of the song.

「〜てならなかった」 means 'couldn't help but feel X' or 'felt X so much'. 「思われてならなかった」 would mean 'couldn't help but be thought (by others)', which is grammatically incorrect and doesn't fit the context.

「〜の限りではない」 means 'not limited to X' or 'not only X'. This doesn't fit the context of expressing excessiveness.

「〜のことにかぎる」 is not a standard grammatical pattern. 「〜に限る」 (にかぎる) means 'X is the best' or 'only X'. This doesn't fit the context.

「〜にあるほどでもない」 is not a standard grammatical pattern and does not convey the intended meaning.

If '表情が' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If 'というような' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If '捕まえてごらん' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If 'と言いながらも' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If 'ところを見ると' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If 'なんだか使いにくい' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If 'さることながら' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If '大きいと' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If '俳優の演技力に' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If '人間から' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If '数分なんて' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If 'すれば' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If 'ものがある' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If '与えた' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

If '影響は' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or nonsensical.

This means 'I'm probably concerned, but...'. It doesn't set up the contrast of clarifying the *type* of concern.

This means 'there's no way I'm concerned, and...'. This contradicts the initial statement that the ginkgo '気にかかる' (is a concern).

This means 'whether I'm concerned or not, putting that aside...'. This implies indifference to the concern itself, which is not what the author means.

This means 'because I'm likely to feel anxious'. This is a reason, but the context implies the anxiety is already present due to the thoughts.

This means 'things like worrying'. This is too vague and doesn't provide a conclusive statement.

This means 'it's something like worrying'. This is also too vague and doesn't fit the direct expression of the author's feeling.

This means 'you should be thinking it's morning'. This is too assertive and doesn't fit the author's descriptive tone.

This means 'I never imagined it was morning'. This contradicts the author's clear description of the morning scene.

This means 'it seems you think it was morning'. This is an observation about the reader's thoughts, not a request for them to imagine the scene.

かえって means 'on the contrary' or 'rather'. This implies a reversal or unexpected outcome, which doesn't fit the sequential description.

Duplicate of option 1.

ただし means 'however' or 'but'. This implies a condition or exception, which doesn't fit the sequential description.

This means 'when was it good?'. This doesn't fit the context of asking about the future timing of leaf fall.

This means 'couldn't it be managed somehow?'. This implies regret about something that has already happened, not a question about future timing.

This means 'will it somehow work out?'. This is a question about whether something will be resolved, not about a specific timing.