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3524 words · JLPT N3

JLPT N3 vocabulary

Part 174

Words 1731–1740

Meaning and examples

must do use

isogashikute mo, riyoushinakerebanarimasen.

Even if we are busy, use has to be done.

💡 する-verb form of 利用 (use / utilization).

Memory tip

利用しなければなりません is 利用 in a different shape. The core word has not changed, so keep the same picture in mind: 利用 = useful use.

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Meaning and examples

must do use

donna ni taihen de mo, shiyoushinakerebanarimasen.

However hard it is, use has to be done.

💡 する-verb form of 使用 (use).

Memory tip

Under the surface, 使用しなければなりません is still 使用 — same image, new grammar around it: 使用 = use a tool.

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Meaning and examples

must do practical use

raishuu no kaigi made ni katsuyoushinakerebanarimasen.

Practical use has to be finished before next week meeting.

💡 する-verb form of 活用 (practical use).

Memory tip

Once 活用 clicks, 活用しなければなりません comes free — it is the same word at work in a sentence: 活用 = make it useful.

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must do application (for a job)

donna ni taihen de mo, ouboshinakerebanarimasen.

However hard it is, application (for a job) has to be done.

💡 する-verb form of 応募 (application (for a job)).

Memory tip

Under the surface, 応募しなければなりません is still 応募 — same image, new grammar around it: 応募 = answer an opportunity.

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must do recruitment

ashita made ni boshuushinakerebanarimasen.

Recruitment has to be finished by tomorrow.

💡 する-verb form of 募集 (recruitment).

Memory tip

Under the surface, 募集しなければなりません is still 募集 — same image, new grammar around it: 募集 = now recruiting.

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Meaning and examples

must do hiring

isogashikute mo, saiyoushinakerebanarimasen.

Even if we are busy, hiring has to be done.

💡 する-verb form of 採用 (hiring).

Memory tip

採用しなければなりません is 採用 in a different shape. The core word has not changed, so keep the same picture in mind: 採用 = company chooses.

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must do interview

ruuru na node, kanarazu mensetsushinakerebanarimasen.

It is a rule, so interview cannot be skipped.

💡 する-verb form of 面接 (interview).

Memory tip

Under the surface, 面接しなければなりません is still 面接 — same image, new grammar around it: 面接 = job interview.

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must do resignation

raishuu no kaigi made ni taishokushinakerebanarimasen.

Resignation has to be finished before next week meeting.

💡 する-verb form of 退職 (resignation).

Memory tip

Once 退職 clicks, 退職しなければなりません comes free — it is the same word at work in a sentence: 退職 = leave the company.

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Meaning and examples

must do going to work

ashita made ni shukkinshinakerebanarimasen.

Going to work has to be finished by tomorrow.

💡 する-verb form of 出勤 (going to work).

Memory tip

Under the surface, 出勤しなければなりません is still 出勤 — same image, new grammar around it: 出勤 = go in to work.

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must do leaving work

donna ni taihen de mo, taikinshinakerebanarimasen.

However hard it is, leaving work has to be done.

💡 する-verb form of 退勤 (leaving work).

Memory tip

Once 退勤 clicks, 退勤しなければなりません comes free — it is the same word at work in a sentence: 退勤 = leave work for the day.

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