Vocabulary list for JLPT N2
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Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to insert, to put in (such that there is a snug fit), to button, to put on (something that envelops, e.g. gloves, ring)(usually kana)
2.
to have sex, to fuck(colloquialism)
3.
to pigeonhole (into a particular category)
4.
to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
5.
to entrap, to set someone up (e.g. frame them for a crime, etc.)
Other readings:
はめる《填める》[1]
、はめる《篏める》[1]
、はめる《塡める》[1]
Notes:
- word containing out-dated kanji
adverb
1.
soon, shortly, before long, in a short time, in a little while(usually kana)
2.
having no time to ..., with no time to ...(after the dictionary form of a verb)
Other readings:
まもなく《間も無く》
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
All readings:
硬い【かたい】
、固い【かたい】
、堅い【かたい】
、緊い【かたい】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
noun
1.
sumo wrestling(sumo term)
2.
Other readings:
相撲【すまい】[1]
、角力【すもう】
、角力【すまい】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to throw away, to cast away, to dump, to discard
2.
to abandon, to desert, to leave
3.
to give up, to resign
All readings:
捨てる【すてる】
、棄てる【すてる】
adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
•
middle of a month, second third of a month, 11th to 20th day of a month
adverbial noun, no-adjective
1.
originally, primarily
2.
essentially, intrinsically, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself
no-adjective, adverbial noun
3.
proper, rightful, legal, normal
Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to approach, to draw near, to be imminent
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
2.
to press (someone for something), to urge, to compel
Other readings:
迫る【せる】[1]
、逼る【せまる】
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
pataan
Common word
noun
1.
pattern
2.
behavioural pattern, behavioral pattern, predictability, force of habit
See also:ワンパターン
Other readings:
パタン
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
detour, diversion
Other readings:
まわり道【まわりみち】
、廻り道【まわりみち】
、廻り路【まわりみち】
、回り路【まわりみち】
Godan-ru verb
•
to be in high spirits, to be full of vigor (vigour), to be enthusiastic, to be eager, to stretch to breaking point
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to spread, to extend, to expand, to enlarge, to widen, to broaden(only relevant for 広げる and 拡げる)
2.
to unfold, to open, to unroll, to unwrap
3.
to scatter about, to spread around(only relevant for 広げる and 拡げる)
4.
to make flourish, to cause to prosper(only relevant for 広げる and 拡げる)
Other readings:
拡げる【ひろげる】
、展げる【ひろげる】
kossori
Common word
Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to cool (from room temperature), to chill, to refrigerate
2.
to calm down, to cool off, to regain one's composure, to relax
3.
to be frightened (at), to be scared (of)
Other readings:
冷す【ひやす】
Godan-ku verb
1.
to spread out, to lay out
2.
to take a position
3.
to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
See also:法令を敷く
Other readings:
布く【しく】
Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
•
to stick into (of something with a sharp point), to prick, to pierce, to get stuck (in), to lodge (in)
Godan-u verb, transitive verb
1.
to carry on one's back
2.
to be burdened with, to take responsibility for
3.
to have (something) in the background, to be in front (of something)
Godan-u verb, intransitive verb
4.
Other readings:
背負う【しょう】
、脊負う【せおう】[1]
、脊負う【しょう】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to taper to a point, to become pointed, to become sharp
2.
to look displeased, to look sour, to be on edge, to be touchy
Other readings:
尖る【とんがる】
、尖がる【とがる】[1]
、尖がる【とんがる】[1]
、尖んがる【とんがる】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
adjective
1.
dull (e.g. a knife), blunt
2.
thickheaded, obtuse, stupid
3.
dull (sound, color, etc.), dim (light)
4.
slow, sluggish, inert, lethargic
5.
insensitive, dull (e.g. reflexes), unperceptive, unfeeling
noun
1.
waterfall
2.
rapids(archaism)
Other readings:
瀧【たき】[1]
Notes:
- word containing out-dated kanji
noun
1.
side dish, okazu, side dish (meat, fish, pickles, etc.) accompanying the rice in a typical Japanese meal(usually kana)
2.
fill, fill-in (drumming)(usually kana, colloquialism, music term)(only relevant for おかず and オカズ)
3.
material for assisting arousal during masturbation(usually kana, slang)(only relevant for おかず and オカズ)
Other readings:
おかず《御菜》
、おかず《御数》
、おかず《お数》
、おさい《お菜》
、おさい《御菜》
、オカズ
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to get tired, to become exhausted, to grow weary(usually kana)
2.
to become worn out, to become battered (from long use)(usually kana)
auxiliary, Ichidan verb
3.
to get tired of (doing), to get fed up with(usually kana)(after the -masu stem of a verb)
noun
•
(telephone) receiver
Other readings:
受話機【じゅわき】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
noun
•
Other readings:
ふりがな《振りがな》
、ふりがな《振仮名》
noun
•
hiragana, cursive Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words (esp. function words, inflections, etc.)(usually kana)
See also:片仮名
Other readings:
ひらがな《ひら仮名》
Common word
adverb
1.
with all one's strength, with all one's heart, to the utmost
See also:思い切り (おもいきり)
noun
2.
resolution, decisiveness
See also:思い切り (おもいきり)
All readings:
思いっきり【おもいっきり】
、思いっ切り【おもいっきり】
noun, noun (suffix)
1.
(mountain) pass, ridge, peak
noun
2.
peak (e.g. of summer), worst (e.g. of an illness), crisis, critical point, most difficult part
Common word
interjection
•
have a good day, take care, see you(usually kana)(often in response to いってきます)
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
meeting up, gathering, assembly
2.
set(mathematics)
noun, no-adjective
•
pollution, public nuisance, contamination
See also:汚染 (おせん)
Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to become clear (water, air, etc.), to become transparent
2.
to resonate clearly (e.g. voice)
3.
to become serene, to become tranquil, to be free of worries
4.
to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
See also:清音
All readings:
澄む【すむ】
、清む【すむ】
moderu
Common word
noun
1.
model, dummy, mock-up
2.
model (profession), fashion model
3.
model (of a car, etc.), make, version
4.
model, example, template, standard
5.
model (in model theory), theory
6.
person a fictional character was modeled on, inspiration
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