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VocabJLPT N1

diligent

NounPrefix

Definitions

1. legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses)
2. bean
3. soya bean (Glycine max)
4. female genitalia (esp. the clitoris)

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?