Vocabulary list for JLPT N2

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adverb
1.
before, previously
2.
ahead
expression
3.
Pardon me for leaving (before you)(abbreviation, honorific language)

noun
1.
activity (esp. energetic), great efforts, conspicuous service
auxillary suru verb
2.
to flourish, to participate actively, to play an active role

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

noun
1.
centimeter, centimetre(abbreviation)
prefix
2.
centi-, 10^-2
na-adjective
3.
sentimental(abbreviation)

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
a short while ago, a moment ago, just now, some time ago
All readings:
先ほど【さきほど】
先程【さきほど】

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

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】

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

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
meeting up, gathering, assembly
2.
set(mathematics)

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:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to air, to dry, to desiccate
2.
to drain (off)
3.
to drink up
4.
to deprive of a role, job, etc.(usu. in the passive)
Other readings:
乾す【ほす】

na-adjective, noun
1.
plain, simple, subdued, sober
2.
reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.), modest, quiet, unobtrusive
adverb
3.
quite, a (little) bit(colloquialism)(as 地味に)

na-adjective, noun
1.
masterpiece, best work
2.
amusing blunder, funny mistake, boner(with sarcastic tone)

prefix
1.
milli-, 10^-3
noun
2.
millimetre, millimeter(abbreviation)

noun
1.
copper (Cu)
2.
bronze (medal)(abbreviation)(only relevant for どう)
See also:銅メダル
Other readings:
【あか】
【あかがね】
赤金【あかがね】

adverb, to-adverb, auxillary suru verb
in a lively way, vividly, freshly, animatedly, actively, energetically
Other readings:
活き活き【いきいき】

noun
the head, the foremost, beginning, the very front
Other readings:
まっ先【まっさき】
真先【まっさき】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

na-adjective, noun, auxillary suru verb
malicious, ill-tempered, unkind

adverb
1.
in an instant, in a moment, immediately, right away, at once(usually kana)
2.
suddenly, all of a sudden, all at once(usually kana)

noun
timetable (esp. a weekly school timetable), schedule
Other readings:
時間割り【じかんわり】

Godan-u verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be complete, to be all present, to make a full set, to be satisfied (of conditions)
2.
to be equal, to be uniform, to be even, to match, to agree
3.
to gather, to assemble, to be collected

noun, auxillary suru verb
speech, expression, wording, language
Other readings:
言葉使い【ことばづかい】
言葉づかい【ことばづかい】

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
in three days' time, two days after tomorrow
Other readings:
明々後日【みょうみょうごにち】
明明後日【しあさって】
明明後日【みょうみょうごにち】

noun, auxillary suru verb
measurement, surveying

noun
customs, customs house

noun
necessities of life (food, clothing and shelter)

adjective
1.
hateful, abominable, poor-looking, detestable
2.
amazing, fantastic, admirable, lovely, wonderful(often with irony)
Other readings:
悪い【にくい】

noun, auxillary suru verb
heating, application of heat

noun
manuscript, copy, draft, notes, contribution

noun, no-adjective
direct current, DC

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)

noun, no-adjective
mind and body
Other readings:
心身【しんじん】[1]
身心【しんしん】
身心【しんじん】[1]
神身【しんしん】
神身【しんじん】[1]
身神【しんしん】
身神【しんじん】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

Godan-ku verb, transitive verb, intransitive verb
1.
to think of, to hit upon, to come into one's mind, to be struck with an idea
2.
to remember, to recall
All readings:
思いつく【おもいつく】
思い付く【おもいつく】

noun, auxillary suru verb
publicity, advertisement, advertising, propaganda

Godan-ku verb, transitive verb
1.
to prick, to stab
2.
to poke, to prod, to push, to thrust, to nudge, to hit, to strike
3.
to use (a cane), to prop oneself up with, to press against (the floor, etc.)
4.
to attack
5.
to brave (the rain, etc.)
Other readings:
衝く【つく】
撞く【つく】
捺く【つく】

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
opening (a door, window, etc.), leaving open
2.
opening up (e.g. to the public), allowing (public) access

noun
achievement, meritorious deed, distinguished service, contribution

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

adjective
1.
happy, auspicious, propitious, joyous(usually kana)
2.
naive
Other readings:
めでたい《芽出度い》[1]
めでたい《愛でたい》
Notes:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
print, printing, (printed) copy
2.
handout, flyer

noun, na-adjective
greed, avarice, covetousness, greedy person
Other readings:
欲ばり【よくばり】

noun, auxillary suru verb
practice (in the field), training (esp. practical and hands-on), practical exercise, drill

noun, na-adjective
1.
coolness, calmness, composure, unconcern
na-adjective
2.
all right, fine, OK, okay(colloquialism)
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