Vocabulary list for JLPT N2

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Godan-tsu verb, intransitive verb
1.
to stand, to rise, to stand up(only relevant for 立つ)
2.
to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position)(only relevant for 立つ)
3.
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)(usu. 発つ)
All readings:
立つ【たつ】
発つ【たつ】

noun
hindrance, impediment
Other readings:
差支え【さしつかえ】
差閊【さしつかえ】[1]
差閊え【さしつかえ】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

expression
1.
may I come in?(usually kana)
2.
please forgive me, I'm sorry(polite language, usually kana)
Other readings:
ごめんください《御免下さい》
ごめんください《ご免下さい》
ごめんください《御免ください》

Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
1.
to scratch(usually kana)
2.
to perspire
See also:汗をかく
3.
to shovel, to paddle
Other readings:
かく《搔く》

adverb
long ago, already, a long time ago(usually kana)

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】

adverb, to-adverb
steadily
Other readings:
着着【ちゃくちゃく】

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

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to shift, to slide (e.g. something away from something else), to move (e.g. something out of the way)(usually kana)
2.
to put off, to delay, to postpone, to stagger (e.g. working hours)
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

Ichidan verb
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.(humble language)
See also:ご存じ

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to stretch, to extend, to lengthen, to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)
2.
to straighten out, to be flattened, to become smooth
3.
to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
4.
to stretch out (e.g. of a hand), to extend
5.
to lose elasticity, to become slack, to become soggy (e.g. noodles)
6.
to make progress, to develop, to expand, to increase, to improve(only relevant for 伸びる)
7.
to be exhausted, to be groggy, to pass out, to collapse(only relevant for 伸びる)
8.
to be prolonged (meeting, life span, etc.), to be extended (e.g. deadline), to lengthen (e.g. of the days)(only relevant for 延びる)
9.
to be postponed, to be delayed, to be put off(only relevant for 延びる)
All readings:
伸びる【のびる】
延びる【のびる】

noun
1.
muffler, scarf, comforter
2.
muffler (for a vehicle exhaust), silencer

na-adjective, noun
strict, severe, stringent, rigorous, rigid, firm, strong, secure
Other readings:
厳重【げんじょう】[1]
厳重【げんちょう】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
procedure, process, proceedings, formalities
Other readings:
手続【てつづき】

na-adjective
1.
equal, equivalent
noun
2.
equals sign, equality sign(mathematics)
See also:等号
expression
3.
equals (as in "A equals B")

noun, auxillary suru verb
closed (e.g. store), business suspended, shutdown, holiday

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
tax exemption, duty exemption

noun
1.
between-meal snack(usually kana)
2.
mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack, afternoon refreshment, afternoon tea
See also:八つ時
Other readings:
おやつ《お八》
おやつ《御八つ》

na-adjective, no-adjective, noun
special, particular, peculiar, unique
See also:一般 (antonym) ,  普遍 (antonym)

no-adjective
1.
specific, particular, designated, special
noun, auxillary suru verb
2.
specifying, designating, identifying, pinpointing

noun
1.
order, observance, discipline
2.
rules, law, regulations
Other readings:
紀律【きりつ】

noun
storehouse, warehouse, godown

adverb, auxillary suru verb
confused, flustered, at a loss(onomatopia)
See also:まごつく

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to lean (to one side), to incline
2.
to be unbalanced (e.g. diet), to be unduly weighted towards, to be concentrated on
3.
to be partial, to be biased, to be prejudiced
All readings:
偏る【かたよる】
片寄る【かたよる】

noun
nature, property, disposition

noun, no-adjective
middle-age, middle age, midlife, one's middle years

noun, no-adjective
singular number

noun
1.
(company) director, executive, top management(only relevant for じゅうやく)
2.
important post, role with heavy responsibilities
Other readings:
重役【おもやく】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
to wipe, to dry

noun, no-adjective
fast-talking, rapid talking
Other readings:
早口【はやぐち】
速口【はやくち】
速口【はやぐち】

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to be blessed with, to be rich in, to abound in

noun, no-adjective
individual, specimen

noun
vinegar
Other readings:
【す】
【す】

noun, auxillary suru verb
pains, hard work, effort, trouble, labour, labor

na-adjective, no-adjective, noun
horizontal, level, even

noun
toilet, lavatory, water closet, restroom, bathroom
See also:トイレ

expression
good bye, I'm off, see you later(polite language)
Other readings:
行って参ります【いってまいります】
いって参ります【いってまいります】

noun
site, point on a map, spot

noun
house for rent
Other readings:
貸家【かしいえ】
貸し家【かしや】
貸し家【かしいえ】
貸屋【かしや】
貸し屋【かしや】

noun
1.
existence or nonexistence, presence or absence
2.
consent or refusal, yes or no
Other readings:
有無【ゆうむ】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
training

noun
1.
echo, reverberation
2.
sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum), noise
3.
quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell), feeling of a sound, emotion or feeling inspired by something heard or read
Other readings:
【ひびき】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun
1.
Japanese-English
2.
Japanese-English dictionary(abbreviation)
See also:和英辞典

noun
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
Other readings:
【すぎ】
スギ

noun
1.
actor, actress
See also:俳優
2.
man of wits, clever person, cunning fellow
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