Vocabulary list for JLPT N2
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        adjective
1.
suspicious, dubious, questionable, dodgy, shady, fishy
2.
doubtful, unsure, uncertain, unlikely, implausible
3.
untrustworthy, unreliable, clumsy, awkward, shaky, poor
4.
strange, weird, eerie, spooky, uncanny
5.
ominous (e.g. weather), threatening, dangerous (e.g. financial situation), uncertain
6.
suspicious (of a potential amorous relation)
7.
noun
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sleep-wear, nightclothes, pyjamas, pajamas, nightgown, nightdress
See also:寝衣 (しんい)
All readings:
                寝巻き【ねまき】
、寝巻【ねまき】
、寝間着【ねまき】
、寝衣【ねまき】
                adverb
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somehow or other, for some reason or another, without knowing why(usually kana)
Other readings:
                なんとなく《何と無く》
、なにとなく《何となく》
、なにとなく《何と無く》
                Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to tear to pieces, to tear to shreds, to tear up(usually kana)
2.
to pick (e.g. fruit), to pluck, to tear off(usually kana)
suffix, Godan-ru verb
3.
to do ... heavily, to do ... heartily, to do ... vigorously(usually kana)(after the -masu stem of a verb)
sanpuru
                    Common word
noun
1.
sample, example, specimen
2.
display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
See also:食品サンプル
noun, auxillary suru verb
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(short) rest, breather, break
Other readings:
                ひと休み【ひとやすみ】
                noun, auxillary suru verb
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lending, loaning
Other readings:
                貸出し【かしだし】
、貸出【かしだし】
                mafuraa
                    Common word
noun
1.
muffler, scarf, comforter
2.
muffler (for a vehicle exhaust), silencer
Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be closed, to be blocked, to be healed (e.g. wound), to be shut up(usually kana)
2.
to be clogged, to be plugged up(usually kana)
3.
to be occupied, to be taken (e.g. accommodation)(usually kana)
Other readings:
                ふたがる《塞がる》[1]
                Notes:
                - out-dated or obsolete kana usage
noun
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aunt(honorific language, familiar language, usually kana)(伯母さん is older than one's parent and 叔母さん is younger)
All readings:
                おばさん《伯母さん》
、おばさん《叔母さん》
                noun, auxillary suru verb
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adjustment, regulation, coordination, reconciliation, tuning, fixing, tailoring
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
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to warm, to heat
All readings:
                温める【あたためる】
、温める【あっためる】
、温める【ぬくめる】[1]
、暖める【あたためる】
、暖める【あっためる】
                Notes:
                - out-dated or obsolete kana usage
noun, auxillary suru verb
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training (esp. in-service), induction course
noun
1.
tatami room, tatami mat room, formal Japanese room
2.
dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
Other readings:
                坐敷【ざしき】[1]
                Notes:
                - word containing irregular kanji usage
noun
1.
surface mail (ship), sea mail
2.
ferry service, steamer service
Other readings:
                船便【せんびん】
                noun
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achievements, actual results, accomplishments, past results, track record
Godan-mu verb, transitive verb
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to pour (sake), to serve, to drink together
See also:汲む (くむ)
Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to turn over, to turn upside down, to turn up, to turn inside out, to turn out
2.
to knock over, to tip over
3.
to overturn (e.g. a decision), to upset, to reverse
All readings:
                ひっくり返す【ひっくりかえす】
、ひっくり返す【ひっくりがえす】
、引っくり返す【ひっくりかえす】
、引っくり返す【ひっくりがえす】
、引っ繰り返す【ひっくりかえす】
、引っ繰り返す【ひっくりがえす】
、引繰り返す【ひっくりかえす】[1]
、引繰り返す【ひっくりがえす】[1]
                Notes:
                - irregular okurigana usage
noun
1.
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail), claw, talon, hoof
2.
plectrum, pick
3.
hook, clasp
Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
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to be prolonged, to drag on
Other readings:
                長びく【ながびく】
                noun
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foot (of a mountain or hill), bottom, base(usually kana)
Other readings:
                ふもと《梺》[1]
                Notes:
                - word containing irregular kanji usage
noun, no-adjective
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middle-age, middle age, midlife, one's middle years
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to pin down, to hold down, to press down(also written as 圧さえる)
2.
to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand), to clutch (a body part in pain), to press (a body part)
3.
to get a hold of, to obtain, to seize, to catch, to arrest
4.
to grasp (a point), to comprehend
5.
to quell, to subdue, to suppress, to repress, to hold back, to check, to curb, to contain
See also:抑える (おさえる)
Other readings:
                押える【おさえる】
                Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to attach, to join, to add, to append, to affix, to stick, to glue, to fasten, to sew on, to apply (ointment)
2.
to furnish (a house with)
3.
to wear, to put on
4.
to keep a diary, to make an entry
5.
to appraise, to set (a price)
6.
to allot, to budget, to assign
7.
to bring alongside
8.
to place (under guard or doctor)
9.
to follow, to shadow
See also:跡をつける
10.
to load, to give (courage to)
11.
to keep (an eye on)
12.
to establish (relations or understanding)
13.
to turn on (light)
See also:点ける
14.
to produce flowers, to produce fruit(of a plant)
All readings:
                付ける【つける】
、着ける【つける】
、附ける【つける】
                adjective
1.
extreme, incredible, staggering(usually kana)
2.
frightful, ghastly, terrible, horrible, scary(usually kana)
Other readings:
                ものすごい《もの凄い》
                Common word
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
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to apply, to adapt
Other readings:
                当て嵌める【あてはめる】
                puroguramu
                    Common word
noun
1.
program (of events, music, etc.), programme
2.
program (booklet), brochure, pamphlet
noun, auxillary suru verb
3.
(computer) program, programming(computer term)
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
extension, elongation, prolongation, lengthening
noun
2.
Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
noun
1.
before oneself, in front of one, nearby
2.
a bit before reaching (a location), this side (of a location)
3.
one's standpoint, one's appearance, face, honour
4.
skill, dexterity, artistry, ingenuity
5.
tea-ceremony procedures
See also:点前 (てまえ)
pronoun
6.
I, me(humble language)
7.
you(male term)(to one's inferior)
noun
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amount sold, sales, proceeds, takings, turnover
All readings:
                売り上げ【うりあげ】
、売上げ【うりあげ】
、売上【うりあげ】
、売り上【うりあげ】
                noun
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house-cloth, dust cloth
Other readings:
                雑布【ぞうきん】[1]
                Notes:
                - word containing irregular kanji usage
noun
1.
(relative) length
2.
advantages and disadvantages, pluses and minuses, strong and weak points, merits and demerits
Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to air, to dry, to desiccate
2.
to drain (off)
3.
to drink up
4.
to deprive of a role, job, etc.(usu. in the passive)
Other readings:
                乾す【ほす】
                noun, auxillary suru verb
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speech, expression, wording, language
Other readings:
                言葉使い【ことばづかい】
、言葉づかい【ことばづかい】
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