Vocabulary list for JLPT N2
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noun
•
kana written after a kanji to complete the full (usually kun) reading of the word, declensional kana ending
Other readings:
送りがな【おくりがな】
na-adjective, noun
1.
too many, too much, excessive, superfluous, superabundant, extra, spare, surplus(often as 余計に)
na-adjective, no-adjective, noun
2.
unnecessary, needless, uncalled-for, otiose
adverb
3.
abundantly, excessively, needlessly, all the more
noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
1.
evaporation
2.
disappearance (of people intentionally concealing their whereabouts), unexplained disappearance
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
difference, discrepancy, variation
Other readings:
相異【そうい】
suru verb (special), intransitive verb
•
to belong to, to come under, to be affiliated with, to be subject to
adjective
1.
powerful, strong, forceful, vigorous
2.
reassuring, encouraging
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
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to furnish with, to equip with, to provide, to install
2.
to prepare for, to make preparations for, to make provision for
3.
to possess (all that is needed), to be endowed with, to be equipped with
4.
to be born with, to have since birth
All readings:
備える【そなえる】
、具える【そなえる】
Common word
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to harvest, to reap
2.
to take in, to gather in
3.
to adopt (e.g. idea), to accept (e.g. advice), to introduce, to borrow (e.g. word)
Other readings:
採り入れる【とりいれる】
、取入れる【とりいれる】
、取りいれる【とりいれる】
Common word
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
•
to chase, to run after, to pursue
See also:追っ掛ける
All readings:
追いかける【おいかける】
、追い掛ける【おいかける】
、追い駆ける【おいかける】
、追掛ける【おいかける】
noun
•
(telephone) receiver
Other readings:
受話機【じゅわき】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
na-adjective, no-adjective, noun
1.
high class, high grade
na-adjective, noun, no-adjective
2.
high rank, seniority
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
expression
•
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting
Other readings:
お待ち遠様【おまちどおさま】
、お待ち遠様【おまちどうさま】[1]
、御待ち遠様【おまちどおさま】
、御待ち遠様【おまちどうさま】[1]
、お待ち遠さま【おまちどおさま】
、お待ち遠さま【おまちどうさま】[1]
、お待ちどお様【おまちどおさま】
、お待ちどうさま【おまちどうさま】[1]
、お待ちどう様【おまちどうさま】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kana usage
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
•
to compare (something) to, to liken, to speak figuratively, to use a simile, to use a metaphor
Other readings:
喩える【たとえる】
、譬える【たとえる】
Godan-su verb, transitive verb
•
to write, to publish
Other readings:
著わす【あらわす】
noun, auxillary suru verb, no-adjective
•
cultivation, refinement, culture, education
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to put something out of the way, to move (something, someone) aside
2.
to remove, to exclude, to take away(only relevant for 除ける)
3.
to set aside, to keep apart(only relevant for のける)
4.
to remove (someone) from the group, to shun(only relevant for のける)
Ichidan verb, auxiliary verb
5.
to do well despite difficulties, to accomplish despite adversity(usually kana)(only relevant for のける)(after the -te form of a verb)
6.
to do resolutely, to do boldly(usually kana)(only relevant for のける)(after the -te form of a verb)
All readings:
退ける【のける】
、退ける【どける】
、除ける【のける】
adjective
1.
round, circular, spherical(丸い usu. refers to ball-shaped, and 円い to disc-shaped objects)
2.
curved, smooth
3.
harmonious, calm, peaceful, amiable, amicable
See also:丸く収まる
All readings:
丸い【まるい】
、丸い【まろい】[1]
、円い【まるい】
、円い【まろい】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
noun
1.
noise (usu. unpleasant)
2.
interference (e.g. radio), static, noise
3.
gossip, irresponsible criticism
noun
1.
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither)
2.
stringed instrument(archaism)(only relevant for こと)
3.
zheng (Chinese zither), guzheng(only relevant for 箏 and 筝)
Other readings:
箏【こと】
、箏【そう】
、筝【こと】
、筝【そう】
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
adjective
1.
soft, tender, pliant, supple, limber, limp
2.
gentle, mild, mellow
3.
informal, light, flexible (e.g. thinking)
All readings:
柔らかい【やわらかい】
、軟らかい【やわらかい】
、柔かい【やわらかい】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
Godan-u verb, intransitive verb
1.
to meet, to encounter, to see(逢う is often used for close friends, etc. and may be associated with drama or pathos; 遭う may have an undesirable nuance)
2.
to have an accident, to have a bad experience(usually kana)(esp. 遭う when in kanji)
All readings:
会う【あう】
、逢う【あう】
、遭う【あう】
、遇う【あう】
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
1.
to raise, to elevate
See also:手を挙げる
2.
to do up (one's hair)
See also:髪を上げる
3.
to fly (a kite, etc.), to launch (fireworks, etc.), to surface (a submarine, etc.)
4.
to land (a boat)
5.
to deep-fry(only relevant for 揚げる)
6.
to show someone (into a room)
7.
to give(polite language, usually kana)(only relevant for 上げる)
8.
to send someone (away)
9.
to enrol (one's child in school), to enroll
10.
to increase (price, quality, status, etc.), to develop (talent, skill), to improve
11.
to make (a loud sound), to raise (one's voice)
See also:声を上げる
12.
to earn (something desirable)
13.
to praise
14.
to give (an example, etc.), to cite(usu. 挙げる)
15.
to summon up (all of one's energy, etc.)(usu. 挙げる)
16.
to arrest(only relevant for 挙げる)
17.
to nominate(only relevant for 挙げる)
18.
to summon (for geishas, etc.)(usually kana)(only relevant for 揚げる)
19.
to offer up (incense, a prayer, etc.) to the gods (or Buddha, etc.)(only relevant for 上げる)
20.
to bear (a child)
21.
to conduct (a ceremony, esp. a wedding)(usu. 挙げる)
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
22.
(of the tide) to come in
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb, transitive verb
23.
to vomit
auxiliary verb, Ichidan verb
24.
to do for (the sake of someone else)(usually kana, polite language)(after the -te form of a verb)
25.
26.
to humbly do ...(humble language)(after the -masu stem of a humble verb to increase the level of humility)
See also:申し上げる
All readings:
上げる【あげる】
、挙げる【あげる】
、揚げる【あげる】
Godan-su verb, transitive verb
1.
to overlook, to command a view of, to look down on
2.
to despise, to look down on
See also:見下す
Other readings:
見おろす【みおろす】
noun
•
meeting hall, assembly hall
Other readings:
会舘【かいかん】[1]
Notes:
- word containing out-dated kanji
Common word
noun
1.
completion, finish
2.
workmanship, result, outcome
Other readings:
でき上がり【できあがり】
、出来上り【できあがり】
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