Vocabulary list for JLPT N2

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noun, no-adjective
1.
outside (e.g. of a building), exterior
2.
outside (of a group, company, etc.), outside world

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
to cool oneself, to cool off, to enjoy the cool air

noun
1.
ikebana, Japanese art of flower arrangement
2.
fresh flower, natural flower(only relevant for せいか)
Other readings:
生花【いけばな】
生花【せいか】
活け花【いけばな】
活花【いけばな】
活花【せいか】

na-adjective, noun
1.
easy, simple
2.
easygoing, lighthearted, simplistic, irresponsible, careless, quick (to do)

noun, no-adjective
1.
pupil (of eye)
noun
2.
eye
Other readings:
【ひとみ】

noun, no-adjective
standard, basis, criterion, norm, reference, datum
All readings:
基準【きじゅん】
規準【きじゅん】

Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
1.
to step aside, to move (i.e. out of the way), to make way(usually kana)
2.
to resign, to retire, to quit, to secede(only relevant for のく)
Other readings:
のく《退く》

noun
scarf

no-adjective, na-adjective, noun
inverted, upside down, reversed, back to front(abbreviation)
See also:逆さま
Other readings:
倒さ【さかさ】

noun, auxillary suru verb
application, request, petition

noun
being comfortable, relaxing

noun
1.
saw(usually kana)
2.
musical saw(usually kana)
Other readings:
ノコギリ

adverb, to-adverb, auxillary suru verb
carelessly, thoughtlessly, inadvertently(onomatopia)
Other readings:
ウッカリ

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】

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
to till, to plow, to plough, to cultivate

noun
vitamin
Other readings:
ヴィタミン
バイタミン

noun
1.
level, standard, amount, degree, grade, rank, class
2.
level (plane), floor, storey (story), layer, stratum
3.
spirit level, (surveyor's) level
4.
minor release sequence number (software versioning)
5.
rebel
Other readings:
レヴェル

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to come near, to let someone approach
2.
to bring near, to bring together, to collect, to gather
3.
to deliver (opinion, news, etc.), to send (e.g. a letter), to contribute, to donate
4.
to let someone drop by
5.
to add (numbers)
6.
to have feelings for (love, goodwill, trust, etc.)
7.
to rely upon for a time, to depend on
8.
to use as a pretext
9.
to put aside
10.
to press, to push, to force
11.
to include, to welcome (in a group), to let in(Kansai-ben (dialect))

noun
elbow
Other readings:
【ひじ】[1]
【ひじ】[1]
ヒジ
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
to deepen, to heighten, to intensify

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
remodeling, remodelling, restructuring, reconstruction, reshuffling (e.g. cabinet)
2.
modding(computer term)

noun
kana orthography, syllabary spelling
Other readings:
仮名遣【かなづかい】
かな遣い【かなづかい】
かな使い【かなづかい】
仮名使い【かなづかい】

noun
1.
brush
prenominal
2.
brushy(only relevant for ブラシ and ブラッシ)
noun
3.
blush
Other readings:
ブラッシュ
ブラッシ[1]
ブラシュ[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
late at night

na-adjective, noun
vacuum, hollow, empty

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to begin to say, to start talking, to broach (a matter), to bring up, to come out with
2.
to be the first to say, to suggest (doing), to propose
Other readings:
言いだす【いいだす】
言出す【いいだす】

noun
principle, theory, fundamental truth

noun, no-adjective
biography, life story

noun, no-adjective
materials, data, document

noun, no-adjective
being on duty, person on duty

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to feel around for, to fumble for, to grope for, to search for, to look for
2.
to investigate, to probe into, to spy on, to sound out
3.
to explore (parts unknown), to enjoy (natural beauty)

noun
elementary school student, primary school student, grade school student

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be disconnected, to get out of place, to be off, to be out (e.g. of gear)
2.
to miss the mark, to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation), to draw a blank (e.g. lottery)
3.
to be removed, to be excluded
4.
to be contrary to, to go against

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
to hate, to dislike
Other readings:
厭がる【いやがる】

noun
raincoat, mackintosh, macintosh, trench coat
Other readings:
レーンコート
レインコウト
レインコト[1]
レーン・コート
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to jump in, to leap in, to plunge into, to dive
2.
to burst in, to barge in
Other readings:
飛びこむ【とびこむ】
飛込む【とびこむ】

noun
office worker, company employee, company man, salaryman (stereotypical Japanese office worker)
Other readings:
サラーリーマン[1]
サラリマン[1]
サラーリマン[1]
サラリー・マン[1]
サラーリー・マン[1]
サラリ・マン[1]
サラーリ・マン[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kana usage

noun
1.
oil, petroleum
2.
oil, lubricant, grease
3.
(cooking) oil
4.
(massage) oil, ointment
5.
kerosene
6.
engine oil

noun, auxillary suru verb
transport, transportation

noun
probability, likelihood, chances

noun, no-adjective
1.
canned food, tinned food
noun
2.
confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work)(usu. 缶詰にする)
3.
being stuck in a confined space(usu. 缶詰になる)
Other readings:
缶詰め【かんづめ】
罐詰め【かんづめ】[1]
罐詰【かんづめ】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
just before

noun
1.
collection
2.
correction

no-adjective, na-adjective, noun
1.
natural, reasonable, obvious
2.
usual, common, ordinary, commonplace, the norm
Other readings:
当り前【あたりまえ】
あたり前【あたりまえ】
当りまえ【あたりまえ】

adjective
clear, pure, noble
See also:清らか
Other readings:
浄い【きよい】

adjective
smoky
Other readings:
煙い【けぶい】
烟い【けむい】
烟い【けぶい】

na-adjective
negative, passive, half-hearted, unmotivated
See also:積極的 (antonym)
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