Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Jiro Dreams of Sushi in English?
Jiro Dreams of Sushi: 67.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,094.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 25.3% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.8% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 8.7% 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.
7.2% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.0% 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
- michelin (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
In France, the first Michelin guide was published in 1900.
- octopus (rare): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Octopus is another example.
- pressure (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Put pressure on them.
- reservation (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Can I make reservations?
- technique (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The techniques we use are no big secret.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- One Direction This Is Us: 14.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points more than Jiro Dreams of Sushi).
- Jodorowsky s Dune: 13.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points less than Jiro Dreams of Sushi).
- Woodstock: 14.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.5 percentage points more than Jiro Dreams of Sushi).
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.
How we estimate vocabulary difficulty · Evidence generated: