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:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

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
contrast, antithesis, comparison

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
to suck, to lick

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to dissolve(only relevant for 溶かす and 解かす and 融かす)
2.
to melt(熔かす and 鎔かす are used for metal)
Other readings:
解かす【とかす】
融かす【とかす】
熔かす【とかす】
鎔かす【とかす】

noun
1.
band
2.
belt
See also:ベルト

noun
fastener, zipper

noun
1.
kitchen knife, carving knife
2.
cooking, food(archaism)
All readings:
包丁【ほうちょう】
庖丁【ほうちょう】

noun
enquiry, inquiry, query, interrogation, ENQ
Other readings:
問合せ【といあわせ】
問い合せ【といあわせ】
問合わせ【といあわせ】

noun
overcoat
All readings:
オーバコート
オーバーコート

noun, auxillary suru verb
pressing, urging, demanding, demand

noun
roadside tree, row of trees
Other readings:
並樹【なみき】
並み木【なみき】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

expression
thank you for waiting, sorry to have kept you waiting

adjective
1.
precipitous, rugged, inaccessible, impregnable, steep
2.
grim, severe, stern
Other readings:
嶮しい【けわしい】

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
crossing, intersection
2.
(genetic) crossing over(biology term)
Other readings:
交叉【こうさ】

noun
book, publication
Other readings:
書籍【しょじゃく】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
moisture, humidity, dampness
Other readings:
湿気【しっき】

noun
tempo(music term)

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
to be finished, to be completed, to be done
Other readings:
仕上る【しあがる】

noun, auxillary suru verb
cancellation (of a lecture, class, etc.)

na-adjective, adverb, no-adjective
1.
as one would expect(usually kana)
2.
still, all the same(usually kana)
3.
even... (e.g. "even a genius...")(usually kana)(as さすがの〜も)
Other readings:
さすが《遉》
さすが《有繋》
Notes:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to break (into pieces), to be broken, to be smashed
2.
to collapse, to crumble, to decline, to cool (e.g. enthusiasm), to dampen (e.g. one's will to fight)
3.
to become less formal, to throw off reserve, to become affable
See also:くだけた
4.
to become easy to understand (e.g. a story)
See also:くだけた
5.
to be worried
Other readings:
摧ける【くだける】

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

noun, auxillary suru verb
changing clothes, change of clothes
Other readings:
着がえ【きがえ】
着換え【きがえ】

expression, noun, no-adjective
at that time, in those days, at that moment, then

adverb, no-adjective
again and again, repeatedly

noun
1.
opportunity, occasion, chance(usually kana)
2.
order, sequence(archaism)(orig. meaning)
3.
successor(archaism)
Other readings:
ついで《序》

noun
head, lead, vanguard, first
Other readings:
先登【せんとう】

noun
1.
gang
2.
gangster(abbreviation)

adverb
diligently, assiduously, industriously, beavering away(onomatopia)

noun
practical use, utility

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
revision, amendment, alteration

na-adjective, noun
valid, proper, right, appropriate, reasonable

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
middle of a month, second third of a month, 11th to 20th day of a month

noun
1.
wick, marrow, staple (for stapler), (pencil) lead, stuffing, pith
2.
core, heart, centre, center
See also:心 (しん)
3.
pistil (of a flower)
See also:蕊 (しべ)
4.
stamen
See also:蕊 (しべ)

noun, auxillary suru verb
dwelling, house, residence, address

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

noun
1.
sample, example, specimen
2.
display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)

adjective
1.
regrettable, disappointing, unfortunate
2.
precious, dear, valuable
3.
too good for, deserving better
4.
almost (but not quite), close (but no cigar)

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
to remain, to be left over, to be in excess, to be too many
See also:余り,  余り

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
to put on airs, to act big, to throw one's weight about, to be overbearing, to be domineering, to be bossy, to be pushy, to be proud, to be haughty, to be arrogant, to swagger, to boast, to brag
Other readings:
威張る【えばる】
意張る【いばる】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to search for, to look for, to hunt for, to seek(esp. 探す for something desired and 捜す for something lost)
2.
to search (a house, pocket, etc.), to search through, to rummage in (e.g. a drawer), to fish around
All readings:
探す【さがす】
捜す【さがす】

noun, no-adjective
outdoors, outside
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