Vocabulary list for JLPT N2

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Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to gnaw, to nibble, to bite, to munch, to crunch(usually kana)
2.
to dabble in, to have a smattering of(usually kana)
Other readings:
かじる《噛る》
かじる《囓る》

noun, auxillary suru verb
alternation, change, relief, relay, shift, substitution (sports, etc.), taking turns
All readings:
交代【こうたい】
交替【こうたい】

noun, auxillary suru verb
division into equal parts, equal parts

noun
assistant professor, associate professor

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
autumn colours, fall colors, leaves changing color (colour)
2.
leaves turning red, red leaves(only relevant for 紅葉 and こうよう)
3.
leaves turning yellow, yellow leaves(only relevant for 黄葉 and こうよう)
noun
4.
(Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)(only relevant for もみじ)
5.
venison(colloquialism)(only relevant for もみじ)
6.
layered colors in garments, resembling autumn colors
See also:紅葉襲
All readings:
紅葉【こうよう】
紅葉【もみじ】
黄葉【こうよう】
黄葉【もみじ】
【もみじ】

noun
nausea, sickness in the stomach
Other readings:
吐気【はきけ】
吐きけ【はきけ】
嘔き気【はきけ】

Godan-gu verb, transitive verb
1.
to fan
2.
to incite, to instigate
Other readings:
煽ぐ【あおぐ】

adjective
1.
hard, solid, tough(esp. 固い and 堅い for wood, 硬い for metal and stone)
2.
stiff, tight, wooden, unpolished (e.g. writing)
3.
strong, firm (not viscous or easily moved)
4.
safe, steady, honest, steadfast
5.
obstinate, stubborn
6.
bookish, formal, stuffy
See also:砕けた (antonym)
All readings:
硬い【かたい】
固い【かたい】
堅い【かたい】
緊い【かたい】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to shine
2.
to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)(from 面照る)

noun (temporal)
week before last
Other readings:
先先週【せんせんしゅう】

noun
1.
little finger, pinky
2.
little toe
Other readings:
子指【こゆび】

noun, auxillary suru verb
not writing or contacting for a while, neglecting to write (call, visit, etc.), failing to write (call, visit, etc.), long silence
Other readings:
不沙汰【ぶさた】

noun
roof tile

interjection
1.
(please) try to(abbreviation, usually kana)(after the -te form of a verb)
2.
(please) look(abbreviation, usually kana)
noun
3.
seeing, looking, watching(honorific language)
All readings:
ごらん《ご覧》
ごらん《御覧》

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to act violently, to rage, to struggle, to be riotous

adverbial noun, no-adjective, noun
each, individual(usually kana)
Other readings:
めいめい《銘銘》

adjective
1.
envious, jealous(usually kana)
2.
enviable (position, etc.)(usually kana)

noun
1.
backdoor, rear entrance
no-adjective, noun
2.
unauthorized, illicit, illegal

expression, na-adjective
thank you for your hard work, I appreciate your efforts(polite language)(usu. to one's subordinate)
See also:お疲れ様
Other readings:
ご苦労さま【ごくろうさま】
御苦労様【ごくろうさま】
御苦労さま【ごくろうさま】

noun
1.
alarm clock(abbreviation)
2.
waking up, keeping oneself awake
3.
type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
See also:お目覚
All readings:
目覚まし【めざまし】
目覚し【めざまし】
目ざまし【めざまし】

noun
being comfortable, relaxing

noun
manuscript, copy, draft, notes, contribution

noun
1.
container, case, receptacle
2.
coffin, casket(euph.)
See also:
Other readings:
容れ物【いれもの】
入物【いれもの】[1]
容物【いれもの】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun
zōri, traditional Japanese thronged sandals
Other readings:
草履【じょうり】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government), premier

noun
1.
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither)
2.
stringed instrument(archaism)(only relevant for こと)
3.
zheng (Chinese zither), guzheng(only relevant for 箏 and 筝)
Other readings:
【こと】
【そう】
【こと】
【そう】

noun
water, liquid, fluid, moisture, humidity, sap, juice

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
to disturb, to prevent, to obstruct, to hinder

noun
1.
landlord, landlady(only relevant for やぬし and いえぬし)
2.
house owner, home owner, head of the household
Other readings:
家主【いえぬし】
家主【いえあるじ】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

はじ
hajimemashite
expression
How do you do?, I am glad to meet you(usually kana)
Other readings:
はじめまして《始めまして》

noun, auxillary suru verb
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.), preparing, writing, framing, making, producing, creating, creation
See also:制作

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
last third of a month, 21st to the last day of a month

adjective
1.
brave, valiant, gallant, courageous
2.
stirring, vigorous, rousing

noun, no-adjective
calligraphy(esp. Asian calligraphy based on Chinese characters)

expression
1.
first, firstly, first of all, to begin with, in the beginning, at the beginning
2.
Introduction, Preface(usually kana)(as section heading of a book, etc.)
Other readings:
始めに【はじめに】

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
scheme, device, scheming, devising, figuring out, coming up with, solving ingeniously
2.
dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
Other readings:
功夫【くふう】

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to govern, to manage
2.
to subdue

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
to be mixed, to be blended with, to associate with, to mingle with, to join
All readings:
混ざる【まざる】
交ざる【まざる】
雑ざる【まざる】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun
draw (in competition), tie game
Other readings:
引分け【ひきわけ】

Godan-tsu verb, intransitive verb
to be conspicuous, to stand out
Other readings:
目だつ【めだつ】

noun
tennis court
Other readings:
テニス・コート

adjective
1.
rough, wild, violent, rude, coarse, harsh, fierce, heavy (e.g. breathing)
2.
immoderate, extravagant, reckless
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