Vocabulary list for JLPT N2
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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】
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
•
to be blessed with, to be rich in, to abound in
Godan-su verb
1.
to cross over (e.g. mountain), to go across
2.
to get over (e.g. hardship)
3.
to pass time (e.g. a winter)
4.
to surpass, to be better than, to exceed(often 超す)
5.
to move house
6.
All readings:
越す【こす】
、超す【こす】
na-adjective, noun
1.
total darkness, pitch dark
2.
bleak future, poor prospects
Other readings:
真暗【まっくら】
、まっ暗【まっくら】
Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to aim at, to have an eye on
2.
to go toward, to head for
Other readings:
目差す【めざす】
、目ざす【めざす】
na-adjective, noun
1.
gently sloping, gentle, easy(usually kana)
2.
smooth(usually kana)
noun, no-adjective
1.
private, non-governmental, non-official, civilian, civil
2.
folk, popular
noun
•
noun(linguistics)
Other readings:
名詞【なことば】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
1.
to sow, to plant, to seed
2.
to sprinkle (gold or silver powder on lacquerware)
See also:蒔絵
Other readings:
播く【まく】
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】
Common word
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
•
to assemble, to set up, to construct
Other readings:
組立てる【くみたてる】
、組み立る【くみたてる】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
noun
•
tissue paper, toilet paper
All readings:
ちり紙【ちりがみ】
、ちり紙【ちりし】
、塵紙【ちりがみ】
、塵紙【ちりし】
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to melt, to thaw, to fuse(熔ける, 鎔ける only used for metals; 解ける only used for ice and snow)
2.
to dissolve
Other readings:
融ける【とける】
、解ける【とける】
、熔ける【とける】
、鎔ける【とける】
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)
Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to ring, to sound, to chime, to beat, to snort (nose), to snap (fingers), to crack (joints)
2.
to be popular, to be esteemed, to be reputed
3.
to state, to insist, to complain
4.
to fart (loudly)(archaism)
no-adjective, na-adjective, noun
•
Other readings:
倒さ【さかさ】
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to get torn, to tear, to rip, to break, to wear out
2.
to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.), to break down, to collapse, to fall into ruin
noun
•
Other readings:
ふりがな《振りがな》
、ふりがな《振仮名》
noun
1.
auxillary suru verb
2.
to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
All readings:
ご馳走【ごちそう】
、御馳走【ごちそう】
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
•
to endeavor (endeavour), to try, to strive, to make an effort, to exert oneself, to be diligent, to be committed (to doing something)
Other readings:
勉める【つとめる】
、力める【つとめる】
Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool
2.
to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
descent, fall, drop, decline, downturn, subsidence
noun
•
karuta, traditional Japanese playing cards(usually kana)
Other readings:
かるた《骨牌》[1]
、かるた《加留多》[1]
、かるた《嘉留太》[1]
、かるた《軽板》[1][2]
、かるた《軽多》[1][2]
、カルタ
Notes:
- ateji (phonetic) reading
- word containing out-dated kanji
sanpuru
Common word
noun
1.
sample, example, specimen
2.
display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
See also:食品サンプル
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to screw, to twist(usually kana)
2.
to distort, to parody, to make a pun(esp. もじる)
3.
to torture, to wrest
Other readings:
ねじる《捻る》
、ねじる《拗る》
、ねじる《捩じる》[1]
、ねじる《捻じる》[1]
、ねじる《拗じる》[1]
、よじる《捩る》
、もじる《捩る》
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
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
1.
Kansai, region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures
2.
Kansai, south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
Other readings:
関西【かんせい】[1]
、関西【かんぜい】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana 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
na-adjective, noun
1.
handy, convenient
2.
suitable, reasonable, moderate
All readings:
手ごろ【てごろ】
、手頃【てごろ】
noun
•
(telephone) receiver
Other readings:
受話機【じゅわき】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
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