Vocabulary list for JLPT N2

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noun, no-adjective
focus (e.g. photographic), focal point

noun
husband and wife, married couple(somewhat formal; not used for one's own family)

noun, auxillary suru verb
not writing or contacting for a while, neglecting to write (call, visit, etc.), failing to write (call, visit, etc.), long silence
Other readings:
不沙汰【ぶさた】

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

noun
1.
policy, course, plan (of action), principle
2.
magnetic needle(orig. meaning)
See also:磁針

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be popular, to come into fashion
2.
to be prevalent, to spread widely (e.g. disease), to be endemic
3.
to flourish, to thrive

noun
1.
backdoor, rear entrance
no-adjective, noun
2.
unauthorized, illicit, illegal

hikiukeru
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to take on, to undertake, to accept, to take charge of, to assume responsibility for
2.
to take over, to inherit
3.
to guarantee, to vouch for
4.
to contract (a disease)
Other readings:
引受ける【ひきうける】
引きうける【ひきうける】
引受る【ひきうける】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

adverb
before one knows, before one becomes aware of, unnoticed, unawares
Other readings:
何時の間にか【いつのまにか】

noun, no-adjective
mutual, reciprocal

noun
zōri, traditional Japanese thronged sandals
Other readings:
草履【じょうり】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
rest, break, recreation, recuperation, convalescence

na-adjective
rare, seldom(usually kana)
Other readings:
まれ《希》

Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be put in order, to be put to rights
2.
to be disposed of, to be solved
3.
to be finished
4.
to be married (off)(also written as 嫁く)
Other readings:
片づく【かたづく】

adjective
1.
brave, valiant, gallant, courageous
2.
stirring, vigorous, rousing

noun, no-adjective
calorie

noun, no-adjective
calligraphy(esp. Asian calligraphy based on Chinese characters)

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

noun
1.
tail (animal)
2.
tail end, tip
Other readings:
尻尾【しりお】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun
go, board game of capturing territory
See also:囲碁
Other readings:
【ご】
【ご】

noun
1.
notebook, memo pad, (pocket) diary
2.
certificate(abbreviation)
3.
identification card(abbreviation)
See also:警察手帳
Other readings:
手帖【てちょう】

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to wring (towel, rag), to squeeze(esp. 絞る)
2.
to squeeze (fruit to extract juice), to press, to extract, to milk, to express milk(esp. 搾る)
3.
to rack (one's brains), to strain (one's voice)
4.
to extort, to exploit
5.
to chew out, to reprimand severely, to rake over the coals, to give a sound scolding, to tell someone off, to scold, to rebuke(often passive voice)
See also:油を絞る
6.
to drill into, to train
7.
to narrow down (one's focus), to whittle down
8.
to gather up (curtain, etc.), to tighten (drawstring)
9.
to stop down (lens)
10.
to turn down (e.g. radio)
11.
to bend (bow), to draw
12.
to hold down, to constrict, to immobilize(sumo term)
Other readings:
搾る【しぼる】

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to spread, to propagate, to popularize, to disseminate
2.
to broaden, to extend, to widen, to enlarge
Other readings:
弘める【ひろめる】

noun, no-adjective
political party

noun
soliloquy, monologue, speaking to oneself
Other readings:
ひとり言【ひとりごと】
独りごと【ひとりごと】
一人言【ひとりごと】
一人ごと【ひとりごと】

na-adjective, noun
vacuum, hollow, empty

adjective
1.
rough, wild, violent, rude, coarse, harsh, fierce, heavy (e.g. breathing)
2.
immoderate, extravagant, reckless

adjective
1.
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.), sloppy, untidy, undisciplined, careless, loose, slack(usually kana)
2.
weak, feeble, weak-willed, gutless(usually kana)

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

Ichidan-zuru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to answer, to respond, to meet
See also:応じる
2.
to satisfy, to accept

noun
shop, small store, business, firm

noun, auxillary suru verb
reception (e.g. of visitors), dealing with

noun, auxillary suru verb
defense, defence, guard, policing, security

noun, noun (suffix)
(the) whole, entirety, wholly, as a whole, generally, universally

noun
1.
tray
2.
family, household
3.
O-Bon, Bon Festival, Lantern Festival, Festival of the Dead(abbreviation)
See also:盂蘭盆

Godan-ru verb, transitive verb
1.
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire), to dry(usually kana)
2.
to toast, to grill, to broil, to roast, to scorch(usually kana)
Other readings:
あぶる《焙る》

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
1.
each time, always, often
2.
thank you for your continued patronage(abbreviation)

noun
1.
slide (for projection), transparency
2.
(microscope) slide(abbreviation)
auxillary suru verb
3.
to slide, to slip
4.
to shift (e.g. a group of items in a schedule), to move
5.
to change (with a sliding scale), to index (to), to peg

noun
1.
public entertainment, performing arts
2.
accomplishments, attainments

Ichidan verb
1.
to attach, to stick together, to paste, to glue(usually kana)
2.
to place together, to put side-by-side(usually kana)
3.
to make someone get married, to get someone hitched(usually kana, colloquialism)
Other readings:
くっつける《くっ着ける》
くっつける《食っ付ける》

noun
eldest daughter, first-born daughter(may be the only daughter)

Godan-ru verb
to be in high spirits, to be full of vigor (vigour), to be enthusiastic, to be eager, to stretch to breaking point

noun, auxillary suru verb
strengthening, intensifying, reinforcement, enhancement, solidification

noun
1.
God, god(honorific language)
2.
ace, king, superior person, god (amongst men)
Other readings:
神さま【かみさま】

noun
1.
(camera) shutter
2.
shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
Other readings:
シャッタ
シヤッター
シヤッタ

adverbial noun, noun
Wednesday

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
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