Vocabulary list for JLPT N2

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noun
sheet, bed sheet

Godan-tsu verb, intransitive verb
to be conspicuous, to stand out
Other readings:
目だつ【めだつ】

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
(taking) notes, copying

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

noun
1.
king, queen, monarch, sovereign
2.
the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.), the throne(law term)

noun
drainage basin, catchment basin, river basin, watershed, valley

noun
lens

noun
index finger, forefinger
All readings:
人差し指【ひとさしゆび】
人差指【ひとさしゆび】
人指し指【ひとさしゆび】
人さし指【ひとさしゆび】

noun, auxillary suru verb
packing, wrapping

adverb
at once, immediately, without delay, promptly

noun
acquaintance
Other readings:
知合い【しりあい】
知りあい【しりあい】
知り合【しりあい】
知合【しりあい】

noun
1.
the East, the Orient, (East) Asia
See also:西洋
2.
Japan(dated term)(used in China)

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
autumn colours, fall colors, leaves changing color (colour)
2.
leaves turning red, red leaves(only relevant for 紅葉 and こうよう)
3.
leaves turning yellow, yellow leaves(only relevant for 黄葉 and こうよう)
noun
4.
(Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)(only relevant for もみじ)
5.
venison(colloquialism)(only relevant for もみじ)
6.
layered colors in garments, resembling autumn colors
See also:紅葉襲
All readings:
紅葉【こうよう】
紅葉【もみじ】
黄葉【こうよう】
黄葉【もみじ】
【もみじ】

adverb, auxillary suru verb
confused, flustered, at a loss(onomatopia)
See also:まごつく

no-adjective, noun
diagonal
See also:斜め
Other readings:
【しゃ】

na-adjective, noun
strict, severe, stringent, rigorous, rigid, firm, strong, secure
Other readings:
厳重【げんじょう】[1]
厳重【げんちょう】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage

noun, auxillary suru verb
(audio) recording
See also:録画

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
to collect, to gather, to save, to accumulate, to pile up(usually kana)
Other readings:
たまる《溜る》

noun
garage, carport, depot (trains, buses, etc.)
See also:ガレージ

Godan-ru verb, intransitive verb
to be in disorder, to lie scattered around

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:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading
  2. word containing out-dated kanji

noun
1.
altitude, height, elevation
na-adjective, no-adjective
2.
high-degree, high-grade, advanced, sophisticated, strong

Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
1.
to resound, to be heard far away
2.
to reverberate, to shake, to vibrate
3.
to come (home), to remain (with someone)
4.
to have an effect, to make an impression

noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
stoppage, coming to a stop, halt, standstill
2.
ceasing (movement, activity, etc.), suspension (of operations), interruption (e.g. of electricity supply), cutting off
3.
suspension (of payment, licence, etc.), (temporary) prohibition, ban
4.
suspension of music, dance, etc. as a sign of mourning for a prominent person(archaism)(only relevant for ちょうじ)
Other readings:
停止【ちょうじ】

Godan-mu verb, intransitive verb
to cool oneself, to cool off, to enjoy the cool air

adverbial noun, noun (temporal)
two days before yesterday, three days back (ago)
Other readings:
一昨昨日【さきおとつい】
一昨昨日【さきおととい】
一昨々日【いっさくさくじつ】
一昨々日【さきおとつい】
一昨々日【さきおととい】

noun
paint, coloring materials, colors, colours
Other readings:
絵具【えのぐ】

noun
1.
efficiency
2.
moment (i.e. magnetic moment)

noun
1.
outward appearance
no-adjective
2.
apparent
All readings:
見かけ【みかけ】
見掛け【みかけ】

noun, auxillary suru verb
marking, grading, scoring

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
1.
bowl (ceramic, porcelain)
See also:椀 (わん)
counter
2.
counter for bowls of food or drink

noun
1.
term, terminology
2.
wording, choice of words, phraseology

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》

じゃ
ojamashimasu
expression
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you, greeting used when entering someone's home
Other readings:
御邪魔します【おじゃまします】

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)

adverb, noun
continuously, from beginning to end, from first to last

expression, adjective
cannot be helped, unavoidable
Other readings:
止むを得ない【やむをえない】
已むを得ない【やむをえない】

noun, no-adjective
woman
Other readings:
ウマン

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

Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to bear, to stand, to endure, to put up with(usually kana)
2.
to restrain, to control, to keep a check on(usually kana)
3.
to forgive, to put up with, to pardon(usually kana)
Other readings:
こらえる《怺える》
こたえる《堪える》

noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
special sale

Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to shine on, to illuminate
2.
to compare (with), to refer to

noun, no-adjective
agricultural chemical (i.e. pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, etc.), agrochemical, agrichemical
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