JLPT N3 - Practice Test 2 (Vocabulary)
JLPT N3 - Vocabulary
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問題１ のことばの読み方として最もよいものを、１・２・３・４から一つ えらびなさい。
週末は父が料理をします。
Explanation: The kanji 料理 is read as りょうり (ryōri) and means "cooking" or "cuisine." It consists of 料 (りょう), which relates to materials or ingredients, and 理 (り), which relates to arranging or managing things. Together, they form the word 料理, commonly used when talking about preparing food. For example, 料理をする means "to cook," while 日本料理 (にほんりょうり) means "Japanese cuisine." Be careful with the long vowel りょう (ryō), as りょ (ryo) is too short and changes the pronunciation.
ホテルの窓から見える景色がすばらしかった。
Explanation: The kanji 景色 is read as けしき (keshiki) and means "scenery" or "view." It refers to what you can see in a particular place, especially natural landscapes or beautiful surroundings. Although 景 is often read as けい in words like 風景 (ふうけい, scenery), it is read as け in 景色. This makes けいしき a tempting but incorrect reading. Be careful not to confuse 景色 (けしき) with 形式 (けいしき), which means "form" or "format." A useful expression to remember is 景色がいい, meaning "the view is beautiful."
家族みんなで祖母の誕生日を祝った。
Explanation: The kanji 祝 is read as いわう (iwau) in the verb 祝う, meaning "to celebrate" or "to congratulate." In this sentence, 祝った (いわった) is the past tense, meaning "celebrated." The expression 誕生日を祝う means "to celebrate someone's birthday." Be careful not to confuse 祝う (いわう) with 呪う (のろう), meaning "to curse," or 祈る (いのる), meaning "to pray." Although 祝 also has the on'yomi reading しゅく, as in 祝日 (しゅくじつ, national holiday), the verb 祝う uses the kun'yomi reading いわう.
子どものころの出来事を、今でもはっきり記憶している。
Explanation: The kanji 記憶 is read as きおく (kioku) and means "memory" or "recollection." It refers to information or experiences that someone remembers. The word combines 記 (き), meaning "to record," and 憶 (おく), meaning "to remember." When used with する, as in 記憶する, it means "to memorize" or "to retain in memory." Be careful not to confuse 記憶 (きおく) with 記録 (きろく), which means "record" or "documentation." While 記憶 refers to something stored in a person's memory, 記録 refers to information that has been recorded. A useful expression is 記憶に残る, meaning "to remain in one's memory."
残ったスープは冷蔵庫に入れておいてください。
Explanation: The kanji 冷蔵庫 is read as れいぞうこ (reizōko) and means "refrigerator." It consists of 冷 (れい), meaning "cold," 蔵 (ぞう), meaning "storage," and 庫 (こ), meaning "warehouse" or "storage place." Together, they describe a place used to keep things cold. Be careful with the pronunciation ぞう (zō), which includes a long vowel and a voiced consonant. Reading it as そう (sō) or ぞうご (zōgo) is incorrect. A related word is 冷凍庫 (れいとうこ), meaning "freezer." A useful expression to remember is 冷蔵庫に入れる, meaning "to put something in the refrigerator."
失敗した理由を、部長に正直に話した。
Explanation: The kanji 正直 is read as しょうじき (shōjiki) and means "honest" or "honestly." It combines 正 (しょう), meaning "correct" or "right," and 直 (じき), meaning "straight" or "direct." Together, they express the idea of being truthful and straightforward. Although 正 is often read as せい, as in 正確 (せいかく, accurate), and 直 can be read as ちょく, as in 直接 (ちょくせつ, directly), the established reading of 正直 is しょうじき. It can be used as a な-adjective, as in 正直な人 ("an honest person"), or as an adverb, as in 正直に話す ("to speak honestly").
初めての子育てでは、いろいろな苦労があった。
Explanation: The kanji 苦労 is read as くろう (kurō) and means "hardship," "difficulty," or "trouble." It refers to the physical or emotional effort involved in dealing with challenging situations. The word combines 苦 (く), meaning "suffering" or "difficulty," and 労 (ろう), meaning "labor" or "effort." Be careful not to confuse 苦 (く) with its kun'yomi reading にが, as in 苦い (にがい, bitter). Also, 労 is read as ろう, with a long vowel, not ろ. A common expression is 苦労する, meaning "to experience hardship" or "to have a difficult time." Another useful expression is 苦労が多い, meaning "to face many difficulties."
祖父はこの町で長く商売をしていた。
Explanation: The kanji 商売 is read as しょうばい (shōbai) and means "business" or "trade." It refers to the activity of buying and selling goods or providing services to earn money. The word combines 商 (しょう), meaning "commerce" or "trade," and 売 (ばい), meaning "selling." Be careful with the reading ばい (bai), which uses a voiced consonant, rather than はい (hai) or まい (mai). Although 売 is commonly read as う in 売る (うる, to sell), it is read as ばい in 商売. A useful expression is 商売をする, meaning "to run a business," while 商売を始める means "to start a business."
叔父は若いころから登山が好きだった。
Explanation: The kanji 登山 is read as とざん (tozan) and means "mountain climbing" or "mountaineering." It combines 登 (と), meaning "to climb" or "to ascend," and 山 (ざん), meaning "mountain." Although 登 is often read as とう in words like 登場 (とうじょう, appearance), it is read as と in 登山. Also, 山 changes from さん to ざん due to a pronunciation phenomenon called rendaku, in which the initial consonant of the second element becomes voiced. Be careful not to confuse 登山 (とざん) with 登山者 (とざんしゃ), which refers to a mountain climber. A useful expression is 登山が好き, meaning "to enjoy mountain climbing."
問題２ のことばを漢字で書くとき、最もよいものを、１・２・３・４から一つ えらびなさい。
送信する前に、メールアドレスをもう一度かくにんした。
Explanation: The word かくにん (kakunin) is written as 確認 and means "confirmation" or "checking." It combines 確 (かく), meaning "certain" or "reliable," and 認 (にん), meaning "to recognize" or "acknowledge." Together, they express the idea of checking something to make sure it is correct. Be careful not to confuse 確 with 角 (かく), which means "corner" or "angle," or 認 with 忍 (にん), which means "to endure" or "conceal." Although these kanji share similar readings or visual elements, their meanings are different. A common expression is 確認する, meaning "to check" or "to confirm," often used when verifying information such as email addresses, schedules, or reservations.
この町の地下道はふくざつで、よく道に迷う。
Explanation: The word ふくざつ (fukuzatsu) is written as 複雑 and means "complicated" or "complex." It combines 複 (ふく), meaning "multiple" or "compound," and 雑 (ざつ), meaning "mixed" or "miscellaneous." Together, they describe something made up of many interconnected parts that can be difficult to understand or navigate. Be careful not to confuse 複 with 復 (ふく), which appears in words like 復習 (ふくしゅう, review), or 雑 with 雄 (ゆう), meaning "male" or "masculine." Although these kanji look similar, they have different meanings. 複雑 is a な-adjective, so it can be used as 複雑な道 ("a complicated route") or 道が複雑だ ("the roads are complicated").
接客のけいけんがなくても、この仕事に応募できます。
Explanation: The word けいけん (keiken) is written as 経験 and means "experience." It refers to knowledge or skills gained through doing something or being involved in a particular activity. The word combines 経 (けい), which can relate to going through a process, and 験 (けん), which relates to testing or experiencing something. Be careful not to confuse 経 with 軽 (けい), meaning "light," or 験 with 検 (けん), meaning "to examine" or "inspect." Although these kanji have the same readings, their meanings and written forms are different. Common expressions include 経験がある ("to have experience"), 経験がない ("to have no experience"), and 経験を積む ("to gain experience").
この絵本は、三歳以上の子どもをたいしょうにしています。
Explanation: The word たいしょう (taishō) is written as 対象 and means "target," "intended audience," or "object of consideration." It combines 対 (たい), meaning "toward" or "opposite," and 象 (しょう), meaning "object" or "phenomenon." In this context, 対象にする means "to target" or "to be intended for," indicating that the picture book is designed for children aged three and older. Be careful not to confuse 対象 with 対照 (たいしょう), meaning "contrast" or "comparison," or 対称 (たいしょう), meaning "symmetry." All three words have the same pronunciation but different kanji and meanings. A useful expression is 子どもを対象にした本, meaning "a book intended for children."
二人だけの秘密にするとやくそくした。
Explanation: The word やくそく (yakusoku) is written as 約束 and means "promise" or "agreement." It combines 約 (やく), which relates to promises or agreements, and 束 (そく), which can mean "bundle" or "to tie together." Be careful not to confuse 約 with 役 (やく), meaning "role" or "duty," or 束 with 東 (とう), meaning "east." Although these kanji look similar, their meanings and written forms are different. The expression 約束する means "to promise," while 約束を守る means "to keep a promise" and 約束を破る means "to break a promise." In this context, 秘密にすると約束した means "promised to keep it a secret," with と marking the content of the promise.
誰にでも、自分の意見を言うけんりがある。
Explanation: The word けんり (kenri) is written as 権利 and means "right" or "entitlement." It refers to something a person is legally or morally allowed to do or have. The word combines 権 (けん), meaning "authority" or "power," and 利 (り), meaning "benefit" or "advantage." Be careful not to confuse 権 with 検 (けん), meaning "to examine" or "inspect," or 利 with 理 (り), meaning "reason" or "logic." Although these kanji have identical readings, their meanings are different. A common expression is 権利がある, meaning "to have the right to do something." The pattern V(dictionary form) + 権利がある, as in 意見を言う権利がある, expresses someone's right to perform an action.
問題３（ ）に入れるのに最もよいものを、1・2・3・4から一つ選びなさい。
このセーターは洗うと（ ）ことがあるので、少し大きめのものを選んだ。
Explanation: The verb 縮む (ちぢむ, chijimu) means "to shrink" or "to become smaller," especially in size or length. It is commonly used when talking about clothes that shrink after washing. In this context, the speaker chooses a slightly larger sweater because washing may cause it to shrink. The other options describe different physical changes: 伸びる (のびる) means "to stretch" or "to become longer," 膨らむ (ふくらむ) means "to swell" or "to expand," and 緩む (ゆるむ) means "to loosen." Although these verbs all describe changes in shape or size, 縮む best matches the reason for choosing a larger sweater. Also, the pattern V(dictionary form) + ことがある expresses something that sometimes happens or may occur under certain conditions.
石の上にコップを置きたいので、上の部分が（ ）石を探した。
Explanation: The adjective 平らな (たいらな, tairana) means "flat" or "level" and describes a surface without significant bumps, slopes, or uneven areas. In this context, the speaker needs a stone with a flat upper surface so that a cup can be placed on it securely. The other options have different meanings: 穏やかな (おだやかな) means "calm" or "peaceful," usually describing weather, emotions, or someone's personality; なだらかな means "gently sloping," often describing hills or slopes; and 緩やかな (ゆるやかな) means "gentle," "gradual," or "loose," often describing slopes, curves, or changes. Although なだらかな and 緩やかな can describe surfaces with gentle slopes, they do not necessarily indicate a level surface. A useful expression is 平らな場所, meaning "a flat place."
コップに入れた氷が（ ）、ジュースが薄くなってしまった。
Explanation: The verb 溶ける (とける, tokeru) means "to melt" or "to dissolve," describing a substance changing into liquid or dissolving in another substance. In this context, the ice melts and mixes with the juice, making its flavor weaker. The other options describe different physical changes: 欠ける (かける) means "to chip" or "to have a piece broken off," 割れる (われる) means "to crack" or "to break into pieces," and 砕ける (くだける) means "to shatter" or "to be crushed into small pieces." Although all these verbs can describe changes to a solid object, only 溶ける explains why the juice becomes diluted. Also, 薄くなる (うすくなる) means "to become weaker" or "less concentrated," while 〜てしまった emphasizes an unintended or undesirable result.
「明日の午後、お会いできますか。」
「（ ）、その時間は別の予定が入っているんです。」
Explanation: The expression あいにく (ainiku) means "unfortunately" or "I'm afraid," and is commonly used when explaining an inconvenient situation or politely declining a request. In this context, the speaker cannot meet because they already have another appointment, so あいにく naturally introduces the disappointing news. The other options have different meanings: おかげで means "thanks to" and usually introduces a positive result caused by someone or something; せっかく means "with considerable effort" or "taking advantage of a special opportunity," often expressing appreciation or regret about a wasted opportunity; and ついでに means "while you're at it" or "on the occasion of doing something else." A useful expression is あいにく、その日は都合が悪いです, meaning "Unfortunately, that day is not convenient for me." Notice that あいにく is especially useful in polite conversations when delivering disappointing information.
この店では、サンドイッチと飲み物を（ ）で注文すると、百円安くなる。
Explanation: The word セット (setto) comes from the English word "set" and refers to a combination of items sold or offered together, often at a discounted price. In this context, ordering a sandwich and a drink as a set costs 100 yen less than ordering them separately. The expression セットで注文する means "to order as a set." The other options have different meanings: メニュー means "menu" or "selection of dishes," サービス means "service" and can also refer to complimentary items or special offers, and コース means "course" or "set-course meal," usually involving several dishes served in a planned sequence. Although コース also involves multiple food items, セット is more appropriate for a simple combination of a sandwich and a drink offered at a reduced price.
誰にも相談できずにいた悩みを、親友に初めて（ ）。
Explanation: The verb 打ち明ける (うちあける, uchiakeru) means "to confide," "to open up," or "to reveal something personal." It is commonly used when sharing private feelings, worries, or secrets with someone you trust. In this context, the speaker finally shares a personal worry with a close friend after being unable to discuss it with anyone else. The other options have different meanings: 言い返す (いいかえす) means "to talk back" or "to answer back," 打ち合わせる (うちあわせる) means "to discuss or arrange details in advance," and 言いつける (いいつける) means "to order someone to do something" or "to tell on someone." A useful expression is 悩みを打ち明ける, meaning "to confide one's worries." Notice that 打ち明ける emphasizes revealing something previously kept private, rather than simply talking about a problem.
あの人とは顔見知り程度の関係で、一緒に食事に行くほど（ ）わけではない。
Explanation: The adjective 親しい (したしい, shitashii) means "close" or "intimate" and describes a relationship in which people know each other well and feel comfortable together. In this context, 顔見知り (かおみしり) means "acquaintance," indicating that the two people recognize each other but do not have a close relationship. The other options express different feelings: 懐かしい (なつかしい) means "nostalgic" or "bringing back fond memories," 恋しい (こいしい) means "to miss" or "long for someone or something," and 惜しい (おしい) means "regrettable" or "a shame to lose." The expression 親しい関係 means "a close relationship." Also, the pattern 〜ほど〜わけではない expresses that something is not true to the extent suggested, so 一緒に食事に行くほど親しいわけではない means that the relationship is not close enough for them to go out for a meal together.
社員証を忘れたので、受付で社員証の（ ）に運転免許証を見せた。
Explanation: The word 代わり (かわり, kawari) means "replacement," "substitute," or "instead of." The expression Aの代わりにB means "B instead of A" or "B as a substitute for A." In this context, the speaker forgot their employee ID card and showed a driver's license as an alternative form of identification. The other options have different meanings: 見本 (みほん) means "sample" or "example," お礼 (おれい) means "thanks" or "an expression of gratitude," and おかげ means "thanks to" or "because of someone's help," as in おかげで. A useful expression is コーヒーの代わりにお茶を飲む, meaning "to drink tea instead of coffee." Remember that 代わりに indicates substitution, while おかげで indicates a cause that usually leads to a positive result.
自分の判断で起こした問題なのだから、他人に（ ）を押しつけてはいけない。
Explanation: The noun 責任 (せきにん, sekinin) means "responsibility" or "accountability," referring to the obligation to accept the consequences of one's actions or decisions. In this context, the speaker emphasizes that someone who caused a problem through their own judgment should not force others to take responsibility for it. The other options have different meanings: 担当 (たんとう) means "being in charge of a particular task," 権限 (けんげん) means "authority" or "the power to make decisions," and 役割 (やくわり) means "role" or "function." The expression 責任を押しつける means "to shift responsibility onto someone else," often unfairly. Other useful expressions include 責任を取る ("to take responsibility") and 責任を負う ("to bear responsibility"). Notice that 〜てはいけない expresses prohibition, indicating that an action should not be done.
作文コンテストの応募の（ ）は今月末なので、それまでに作品を送ってください。
Explanation: The noun 締め切り (しめきり, shimekiri) means "deadline" or "closing date," referring to the final date or time by which something must be submitted or completed. In this context, the deadline for entering the writing contest is the end of the month, so participants must submit their work before then. The other options have different meanings: 時刻 (じこく) means "time" or "a specific hour," 日程 (にってい) means "schedule" or "planned dates," and 期間 (きかん) means "period" or "duration." Although all these words relate to time, only 締め切り specifically indicates the final limit for submitting something. Common expressions include 応募の締め切り ("application deadline"), 締め切りを守る ("to meet a deadline"), and 締め切りに間に合う ("to submit something before the deadline").
メールに資料を添付するつもりだったのに、（ ）添付せずに送信してしまった。
Explanation: The adverb うっかり (ukkari) means "carelessly," "inadvertently," or "by accident," and is used when someone makes a mistake because they were not paying enough attention. In this context, the speaker intended to attach a document to an email but accidentally sent it without the attachment. The other options have different meanings: すっきり means "refreshed," "clear," or "neat," のんびり means "leisurely" or "in a relaxed manner," and ぼんやり means "absentmindedly," "vaguely," or "dazedly." Although ぼんやり can describe a lack of attention, うっかり more directly emphasizes an unintentional mistake or oversight. Common expressions include うっかり忘れる ("to accidentally forget") and うっかりミス ("a careless mistake"). Also, 〜てしまった emphasizes that the action was completed with an unintended or regrettable result, making it a natural combination with うっかり.
問題４＿＿＿＿に意味が最も近いものを、1・2・3・4から一つ選びなさい。
一日中歩き回って、くたくたになった。
Explanation: The expression くたくた (kutakuta) means "completely exhausted" or "worn out," describing a state of extreme physical tiredness, often after prolonged activity or hard work. In this context, walking around all day has left the speaker extremely tired. The expression is closest in meaning to とても疲れた (とてもつかれた), meaning "became very tired." The other options describe different physical conditions: とてもお腹がすいた means "became very hungry," とてものどが渇いた means "became very thirsty," and とても眠くなった means "became very sleepy." Although these conditions can also result from a long day, they do not express the specific meaning of くたくた. A useful expression is 仕事でくたくたになる, meaning "to become exhausted from work." Notice that くたくたになる emphasizes a much stronger degree of fatigue than simply 疲れる.
銀行での用事を済ませてから、会社に戻ります。
Explanation: The verb 済ませる (すませる, sumaseru) means "to finish," "to complete," or "to take care of" a task or obligation. In this context, 用事を済ませる means "to finish one's business or errands," indicating that the speaker will complete their tasks at the bank before returning to the office. The closest expression is 全部終える (ぜんぶおえる), meaning "to finish everything." The other options have different meanings: 少し進める means "to make some progress," 別の日に変える means "to reschedule for another day," and しばらくやめる means "to stop temporarily." Unlike these expressions, 済ませる emphasizes bringing a task to completion. Common expressions include 仕事を済ませる ("to finish work") and 支払いを済ませる ("to complete a payment"). Notice that 〜てから indicates that one action is completed before another begins.
新しいチームの名前について、みんなの意見はばらばらだった。
Explanation: The expression ばらばら (barabara) means "scattered," "separate," or "different from one another." When used to describe people's opinions, it indicates that they have different views rather than sharing the same opinion. In this context, 意見がばらばら means that everyone had different ideas about the new team's name. The closest expression is それぞれ違っていた, meaning "each one was different." The other options have different meanings: まだはっきりしていなかった means "were not yet clear," なかなか出てこなかった means "did not come up easily," and 次々に変わっていた means "kept changing one after another." These expressions describe uncertainty, difficulty expressing ideas, or changes over time, rather than differences between people's opinions. A useful expression is みんなの考えがばらばらだ, meaning "everyone has different ideas."
見学に来る人には、あらかじめ地図を送っておきます。
Explanation: The adverb あらかじめ (arakajime) means "in advance" or "beforehand," indicating that something is done before a particular event or situation occurs. In this context, the map will be sent before the visitors arrive. The closest expression is 来るより前に, meaning "before they come." The other options have different meanings: 来るかどうか決まる前に means "before it is decided whether they will come," 来る日が近づいてから means "when the visit date gets closer," and 来ると決まったらすぐに means "immediately after it is decided that they will come." These expressions introduce specific timing conditions that あらかじめ does not imply. A common expression is あらかじめ準備する, meaning "to prepare in advance." Also, 〜ておく in 送っておきます indicates doing something in preparation for a future situation, making it a natural combination with あらかじめ.
この案について、遠慮なく意見を言ってください。
Explanation: The expression 遠慮なく (えんりょなく, enryo naku) means "without hesitation" or "freely," encouraging someone to speak or act without worrying too much about bothering others or being overly reserved. In this context, the speaker wants people to share their opinions openly. The closest expression is 気を使って言いたいことを控えずに, meaning "without holding back what you want to say out of consideration for others." The other options have different meanings: ほかの人の意見を聞かずに means "without listening to other people's opinions," 丁寧な言葉を使おうとせずに means "without trying to use polite language," and 十分に考える時間を取らずに means "without taking enough time to think." None of these expresses the idea of avoiding unnecessary restraint. A useful expression is 遠慮なく質問してください, meaning "Please feel free to ask questions." Remember that 遠慮する means "to hesitate" or "to hold back out of consideration," while 遠慮なく encourages someone not to hold back.
問題５つぎのことばの使い方として最もよいものを、1・2・3・4から一つ選びなさい。
診察
Explanation: The noun 診察 (しんさつ, shinsatsu) means "medical examination" or "consultation," referring to the process in which a doctor examines a patient to assess their health or identify an illness. It is commonly used as 診察する, meaning "to examine a patient." In option 2, the doctor examines a patient who complains of a sore throat, which is a natural use of the word. Option 1 is incorrect because checking a patient's address is an administrative task, not a medical examination; 確認する ("to check" or "verify") would be appropriate. Option 3 is incorrect because taking someone's temperature is a specific measurement, normally expressed as 体温を測る (たいおんをはかる), rather than 体温を診察する. Option 4 is incorrect because examining the chemical components of medicine is laboratory analysis, for which 分析する (ぶんせきする) or 調べる (しらべる) would be appropriate. Remember that 診察する typically takes a patient as its object, as in 患者を診察する, rather than an address, measurement, or chemical substance.
受け取る
Explanation: The verb 受け取る (うけとる, uketoru) means "to receive" or "to interpret," and can refer to both physically receiving something and understanding someone's words or actions in a particular way. In option 3, 本気に受け取る means "to take something seriously," indicating that the younger brother interpreted a casual joke as something genuine. Option 1 is incorrect because medical treatment is expressed as 治療を受ける ("to receive treatment"), not 治療を受け取る. Option 2 is incorrect because taking an examination is expressed as 試験を受ける ("to take an exam"). Option 4 is incorrect because attending or receiving lessons is expressed as レッスンを受ける ("to take lessons"). The key distinction is that 受ける is used for undergoing experiences, services, or examinations, while 受け取る emphasizes receiving something or interpreting its meaning. Other common expressions include 荷物を受け取る ("to receive a package") and 言葉を悪く受け取る ("to interpret someone's words negatively").
節約
Explanation: The word 節約 (せつやく, setsuyaku) means "saving" or "economizing" and refers to reducing unnecessary use or spending of resources such as money, electricity, water, or time. In option 1, ガソリン代を節約する means "to save money on gasoline," which naturally describes walking instead of driving to nearby places. Option 2 is incorrect because adding water to soup reduces the concentration of salt rather than saving it; 塩分を減らす ("to reduce salt content") would be appropriate. Option 3 is incorrect because regularly putting money into a bank account is expressed as 貯金する (ちょきんする), meaning "to save money," rather than 節約する. Option 4 is incorrect because avoiding strenuous exercise due to illness is expressed as 激しい運動を控える (ひかえる), meaning "to refrain from strenuous exercise." Remember that 節約する emphasizes reducing consumption or expenses, while 貯金する emphasizes accumulating money for future use.
なつかしい
Explanation: The adjective 懐かしい (なつかしい, natsukashii) means "nostalgic" or "bringing back fond memories" and describes the warm, sometimes bittersweet feeling of remembering something from the past. In option 4, the park where the speaker often played during childhood brings back familiar memories, making 懐かしい a natural choice. Option 1 is incorrect because anticipating meeting someone for the first time expresses excitement, not nostalgia; 楽しみだ ("to look forward to") would be appropriate. Option 2 is incorrect because liking newly purchased clothes expresses satisfaction, naturally described with 気に入っている ("to like" or "to be pleased with"). Option 3 is incorrect because someone the speaker will meet for the first time cannot normally evoke personal memories of a shared past; 会うのが楽しみだ would be more natural. Common expressions include 懐かしい思い出 ("nostalgic memories") and 昔の写真を見て懐かしくなる ("to feel nostalgic when looking at old photographs"). Remember that 懐かしい is associated with memories of the past, not simply happiness or excitement about the future.
せめて
Explanation: The adverb せめて (semete) means "at least" and expresses the minimum result or condition someone hopes for, especially when something more desirable is difficult or impossible to achieve. In option 1, the speaker cannot go on a trip but hopes to take at least one day off work, making せめて a natural choice. Option 2 is incorrect because reporting an actual number of people requires 少なくとも ("at least") rather than せめて, which expresses a minimum wish or expectation. Option 3 is incorrect because describing a maximum capacity requires 最大で ("at most") or 〜までしか入らない, not せめて. Option 4 is incorrect because describing how quickly a task was completed requires an expression such as わずか一分で ("in just one minute"). A useful expression is せめて一度は行ってみたい, meaning "I'd like to go at least once." Remember that せめて emphasizes a minimum acceptable or desired outcome, while 少なくとも can state an objective minimum quantity or amount.
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