Vocabulary list for JLPT N2

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Godan-u verb, intransitive verb
1.
to compete, to contest, to contend
2.
to quarrel, to argue, to dispute, to be at variance, to oppose
3.
to deny (e.g. evidence)(usu. in negative form)
See also:争えない

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to grow, to spring up, to sprout
2.
to cut (teeth)

Godan-u verb, transitive verb
1.
to behave, to conduct oneself
2.
to entertain, to treat someone (to a drink), to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
All readings:
振る舞う【ふるまう】
、
振舞う【ふるまう】

Godan-mu verb, transitive verb
1.
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks), to grip (from both sides)
2.
to put between, to sandwich between, to insert, to interpose
3.
to catch (e.g. a finger in a door), to trap, to pinch
4.
to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings), to interpose (e.g. an objection), to interject, to throw in (e.g. a joke)
5.
to be on either side of (a road, table, etc.), to have between each other, to be across (a street, river, etc.)
6.
to harbour (feelings), to cast (e.g. doubt)
Other readings:
挿む【はさむ】
、
挾む【はさむ】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji

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

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
•
to disturb, to prevent, to obstruct, to hinder

noun
•
(hand) towel
See also:手拭き
All readings:
手ぬぐい【てぬぐい】
、
手拭い【てぬぐい】
、
手拭【てぬぐい】

noun
•
ingredient, component, composition

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

noun
•
water, liquid, fluid, moisture, humidity, sap, juice

na-adjective
•
miserable, wretched, unhappy, sad, pitiable
Other readings:
不見目【みじめ】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage

noun, no-adjective
1.
outside (e.g. of a building), exterior
2.
outside (of a group, company, etc.), outside world

noun
•
bell (often globular)
Other readings:
鈴【りん】
、
鈴【れい】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

to-adverb, adverb
1.
more, much more, still more, all the more
noun
2.
step, rung, level, rank
3.
paragraph, passage
4.
ichidan (verb, verb conjugation)(abbreviation)

noun, no-adjective
•
fishing (industry)

noun, no-adjective
•
musical instrument

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
•
to freeze (of one's body), to be frozen, to become numb (with cold), to be chilled

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】

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
1.
to be closed, to be blocked, to be healed (e.g. wound), to be shut up(usually kana)
2.
to be clogged, to be plugged up(usually kana)
3.
to be occupied, to be taken (e.g. accommodation)(usually kana)
Other readings:
ふたがる《塞がる》[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
manufacture, production

noun
•
measure, step, countermeasure, counterplan, countermove, strategy, preparation (e.g. for a test)

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.
to face(archaism)(esp. 臨く)
See also:臨む
Other readings:
覘く【のぞく】
、
窺く【のぞく】
、
臨く【のぞく】

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1.
to joke, to jest, to kid, to josh(usually kana)
2.
to make fun of, to laugh at, to play a prank(usually kana)
3.
to romp, to gambol, to frolic, to frisk, to mess around, to fool around, to screw around(usually kana)
4.
to neck, to make out(usually kana)
Notes:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading

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:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

na-adjective, noun
•
irregularity, unsteadiness, disorderly

noun
•
detergent, cleanser, cleaning agent, washing material

noun
1.
apron
2.
apron (airport)
3.
apron (stage)(abbreviation)

na-adjective, no-adjective, noun
•
quadrilateral, square

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
expansion, extension, enlargement
2.
escape, ESC(computer term)

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
•
confrontation, opposition, antagonism

na-adjective, noun
•
overbearing, coercive, pushy, forcible, high-handed

noun
•
evening sun, setting sun
See also:朝日
Other readings:
夕日【せきじつ】
、
夕陽【ゆうひ】
、
夕陽【せきよう】

na-adjective, noun
•
impertinent, saucy, cheeky, impudent, audacious, cocky, pert, brash

noun
•
adjective, i-adjective (in Japanese)(linguistics)

noun
•
cutting pliers, lineman's pliers, combination pliers

noun, auxillary suru verb
•
official announcement, proclamation

noun, no-adjective
•
woman
Other readings:
ウマン

noun
•
storage room, storeroom, lumber room
Other readings:
物置き【ものおき】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage

noun
•
scholarly ability, scholarship, knowledge, literary ability

noun
1.
uncle(honorific language, familiar language, usually kana)(伯父さん is older than one's parent and 叔父さん is younger)
2.
old man, mister(familiar language, usually kana)(usu. 小父さん or おじさん; vocative)
3.
manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)(usually kana)(usu. オジサン)
All readings:
おじさん《伯父さん》
、
おじさん《叔父さん》
、
おじさん《小父さん》
、
オジサン
、
オジさん

noun
•
father and mother, parents
Other readings:
父母【ちちはは】
、
父母【ててはは】[1]
、
父母【かぞいろは】[1]
、
父母【ぶも】[1]
、
父母【かぞいろ】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun, adverbial noun
•
each (person), everyone, individual, respective

noun
•
regular holiday, fixed day off, regular closing day
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