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47 Ronin
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is 47 Ronin in English?
47 Ronin: 70.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 14.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 683.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 24.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 14.0% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 7.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Try a short scene and check your comprehension; the vocabulary offers a relatively accessible starting point.
5.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
89.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.8% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- lord (B1): 53 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A man with a noble title; also a religious title or an exclamation.
Subtitle example:
whose lords were ruled by a shogun whose will is absolute.
- ronin (rare): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You are now ronin.
- whatever (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Anything that is needed or possible; also an informal expression of indifference.
Subtitle example:
whatever the cost.
- courage (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Yasuno showed great courage.
- shame (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You have struck an unarmed guest and have shamed your home.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Godsend: 14.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.6 percentage points more than 47 Ronin).
- Jonah Hex: 13.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.7 percentage points less than 47 Ronin).
- Ink: 12.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.5 percentage points less than 47 Ronin).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
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