Vocabulary list for JLPT N2
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pinku
Common word
noun, no-adjective
1.
pink
2.
erotic (usually used in relation to the sex industry), blue, pornographic
noun
1.
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail), claw, talon, hoof
2.
plectrum, pick
3.
hook, clasp
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.)
All readings:
初めに【はじめに】
、始めに【はじめに】
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
photography (still or motion), photographing, filming, shooting, (video) recording
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, transitive verb
1.
to tie, to bind, to fasten
2.
to restrict (freedom), to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.), to fetter
noun
•
aunt(honorific language, familiar language, usually kana)(伯母さん is older than one's parent and 叔母さん is younger)
All readings:
おばさん《伯母さん》
、おばさん《叔母さん》
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】
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
•
to roast, to parch, to toast, to boil down
Other readings:
煎る【いる】
、熬る【いる】
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to shave (wood, leather, etc.), to sharpen (e.g. pencil), to plane, to whittle, to pare, to scrape off, to erode
2.
to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.), to curtail, to reduce
3.
to delete, to erase, to remove, to cross out, to strike out
noun
1.
the number of flat things
2.
win-loss difference which influences the ranking of wrestlers(sumo term)
meetaa
Common word
noun, no-adjective
•
full house, no vacancy, sold out, standing room only, full (of people), crowded
noun
1.
joke, pun, jest, witticism, wordplay
na-adjective
2.
smartly dressed, stylish, fashion-conscious, refined
See also:お洒落
Other readings:
シャレ
Notes:
- ateji (phonetic) reading
Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be resurrected, to be resuscitated, to be rehabilitated, to be revived, to be refreshed, to be restored
2.
to be recalled (e.g. memories), to be brought back
Other readings:
甦る【よみがえる】
、蘇える【よみがえる】[1]
、甦える【よみがえる】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
•
to disturb, to prevent, to obstruct, to hinder
noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
•
despotism, autocracy
Other readings:
擅制【せんせい】
noun
1.
meeting, rendezvous, encounter
2.
confluence(esp. 出合い, 出合)
All readings:
出会い【であい】
、出逢い【であい】
、出合い【であい】
、出会【であい】
、出合【であい】
、出遭い【であい】
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
1.
2.
MDMA, ecstasy, molly(usually kana, slang)
All readings:
ばつ《ｘ》
、バツ《ｘ》
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
Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to demarcate, to delimit, to divide (an area), to mark off, to cut off(esp. 区切る)
2.
to punctuate, to put an end to (e.g. a sentence), to insert pauses or breaks (e.g. when reading aloud)(esp. 句切る)
Other readings:
句切る【くぎる】
noun
1.
grain, bead, drop(only relevant for つぶ and つび and つぼ)
counter
2.
counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
Other readings:
粒【りゅう】
、粒【つび】[1]
、粒【つぼ】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
trade, buying and selling, trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs), dealing
noun, noun (suffix)
1.
neighbourhood, neighborhood, vicinity, environs
2.
approaching(obscure)
Other readings:
附近【ふきん】
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:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
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-ku verb, transitive verb
1.
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.)
2.
to look down into (a ravine, etc.)
3.
to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.)
4.
to sneak a look at, to take a quick look at
5.
to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.)
Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
6.
to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.), to peek through (sky through a forest canopy, etc.)
Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
7.
to examine (an expression), to study (a face)
Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
8.
Other readings:
覘く【のぞく】
、窺く【のぞく】
、臨く【のぞく】
noun
•
roadside tree, row of trees
Other readings:
並樹【なみき】
、並み木【なみき】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
suffix, Ichidan verb
1.
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
2.
to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously, to contain (or combine) two or more features
3.
to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.), to do alongside
4.
to hesitate to do something (out of consideration for others)
5.
to think of the future (as well as the present)
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