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VocabJLPT N1

diligent

NounPrefix

Definitions

1. legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses)
2. bean

This katakana word is used to describe a person who is diligent, hardworking, and attentive to detail in everything they do. It can also carry a nuance of someone who is conscientious and never cuts corners, and is often used as a compliment in everyday conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Which beans do you think are the sweetest?

Sentence 2

If you put that much salt in, you'll kill the flavor of the beans!

Sentence 3

She laughed and said, "The beans are definitely the star of this salad."

Sentence 4

She told me, "The more you chew beans, the more flavor comes out."

Sentence 5

If I freeze the beans, will the texture suffer?