JLPT N2: Understanding バイク (baiku) JLPT N2 Vocabulary バイク (baiku) Definition: 意味 motorcycle, bike Refers to a motor-driven two-wheeled vehicle, commonly known as a motorcycle or scooter. It is a loanword from the English word ‘bike’. Often used to distinguish from 自転車 (jitensha), which means bicycle. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign […]
JLPT N2: Mastering バーベキュー (BBQ) JLPT N2 Vocabulary バーベキュー (bābekyū) Definition: 意味 barbecue; BBQ An outdoor meal or gathering where food, typically meat and vegetables, is cooked over an open fire or grill. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 食 (しょく) – food 肉 (にく) – meat 火 (ひ)
JLPT N2: Mastering ハード (Haado) – More Than Just “Difficult”! JLPT N2 Vocabulary ハード (haado) Definition: 意味 Hard; Difficult; Tough Describes something physically firm, solid, or unyielding. Refers to tasks, situations, or experiences that are challenging, arduous, or strenuous. Can describe a strict or severe quality, especially in requirements or training. In computing, it refers
JLPT N2: Understanding ノーベル賞 (Nōberu-shō) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ノーベル賞 (Nōberu-shō) Definition: 意味 Nobel Prize An international award given annually for outstanding achievements in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences, established by Alfred Nobel. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 賞 (しょう) – award, prize 金
JLPT N2: Mastering ノートパソコン (Notebook PC) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ノートパソコン (nootopasokon) Definition: 意味 notebook computer; laptop A portable personal computer, designed for mobile use. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 電 (でん) – electricity, electric 使 (つか) – use 買 (か) – buy 持 (も) – hold, carry 作
JLPT N2: Understanding ノー (noo) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ノー (noo) Definition: 意味 No; None; Without Used to express negation or refusal, similar to “no” in English. Often combined with other words to indicate absence or lack of something (e.g., ノーコメント – no comment). Can be used as an interjection to decline or disagree. Type: Noun/Interjection
JLPT N2: Mastering ネット (netto) – The World Wide Web and More JLPT N2 Vocabulary ネット (netto) Definition: 意味 internet; net Refers to the internet or a network system. It is a shortened form of インターネット (intānetto). Also refers to a physical net such as a fishing net, a sports net, or a hair net.
JLPT N2: Mastering ニュー (nyuu) – The Japanese Word for “New” JLPT N2 Vocabulary ニュー (nyuu) Definition: 意味 new Used as a prefix to denote something recently made, introduced, or discovered. Indicates a fresh or modern version of something. Often found in compound words derived from English. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana
JLPT N2: Understanding ナプキン (napukin) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ナプキン (napukin) Definition: 意味 napkin; sanitary pad A piece of cloth or paper used at meal times to wipe the mouth or protect the clothes (dining napkin). A pad worn by women to absorb menstrual flow (sanitary napkin/pad). The specific meaning often depends on the context of
JLPT N2: Understanding ナイロン (nairon) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ナイロン (nairon) Definition: 意味 nylon A synthetic thermoplastic polymer material. Used in clothing, carpets, and other products. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 布 (ぬの) – cloth 糸 (いと) – thread 服 (ふく) – clothes 材 (ざい) – material 質 (しつ)
JLPT N2: Understanding トン (ton) JLPT N2 Vocabulary トン (ton) Definition: 意味 Tap, Thump (sound); Ton (unit of weight) An onomatopoeic word representing a light tapping or knocking sound. Can also describe a dull thud, or the sound of something falling lightly. Refers to a unit of weight, specifically a metric ton (1,000 kilograms) or
JLPT N2: Mastering トレーニング (Training) JLPT N2 Vocabulary トレーニング (toreeningu) Definition: 意味 Training; workout Physical or mental activity undertaken to improve performance or develop a specific skill or ability. A session or period of exercise or practice to achieve this. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 練 (れん) –
JLPT N2: Understanding トラック (torakku) JLPT N2 Vocabulary トラック (torakku) Definition: 意味 Truck; Track A large motor vehicle used for transporting goods. A path or course, often for racing or athletic events. A segment of recorded music or sound. The continuous band of an endless belt, e.g., on a tank or bulldozer. Type: Noun Level:
JLPT N2: Mastering ドライクリーニング (dorai kuriiningu) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ドライクリーニング (dorai kuriiningu) Definition: 意味 dry cleaning A professional cleaning process for garments It uses chemical solvents instead of water to clean fabrics Often used for delicate or expensive clothing items Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 洗 (せん) –
JLPT N2: Understanding テンポ (tenpo) JLPT N2 Vocabulary テンポ (tenpo) Definition: 意味 tempo; pace; rhythm The speed or rate at which something progresses, often related to music or speech. The rhythmic characteristic or flow of a piece of music, performance, or activity. The overall speed, flow, or feel of an event, conversation, or action. A
JLPT N2: Understanding デモ (demo) JLPT N2 Vocabulary デモ (demo) Definition: 意味 But; however; even; demonstration (Particle) Used to express contradiction, concession, or to suggest an alternative. (Particle) Can mean ‘even’ or ‘also’, emphasizing an inclusive or extreme case. (Noun) Short for デモンストレーション (demonstration), referring to a public protest or a showing of a product.
JLPT N2: Understanding デザイナー (dezainā) JLPT N2 Vocabulary デザイナー (dezainā) Definition: 意味 designer a person whose job is to design things, such as clothes, buildings, or graphics one who plans and creates the form or structure of something, often with a focus on aesthetics and functionality Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign
JLPT N2: Understanding デザイン (dezain) JLPT N2 Vocabulary デザイン (dezain) Definition: 意味 design the appearance or plan of something, typically of an object or building the process or art of planning and creating something a scheme or plan for something Type: Noun / Suru-verb Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 図
JLPT N2: Mastering デザート (dezāto) – The Sweet End to Your Meal JLPT N2 Vocabulary デザート (dezāto) Definition: 意味 dessert A sweet course served at the end of a meal. Includes sweets, pudding, cake, fruit, etc., enjoyed after the main course. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 食 (しょく)
JLPT N2: Understanding デコレーション (decoration) JLPT N2 Vocabulary デコレーション (dekoreeshon) Definition: 意味 decoration the act of decorating or adorning something ornaments or embellishments used for decoration a decorative style or arrangement, often referring to cakes, rooms, or events Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 飾 (かざ) – decorate, adorn
