JLPT N2: Mastering 激しい (hageshii) – Intense & Fierce JLPT N2 Vocabulary 激しい 【はげしい】 (hageshii) Definition: 意味 intense, violent, fierce, severe, strong Describes great force, strength, or intensity. Often used for weather (wind, rain, storms). Used for strong, overwhelming emotions (anger, passion, pain). Applicable to vigorous competition, battles, movements. Conveys dynamism, power, often lacks gentleness. […]
JLPT N2: Mastering 鈍い (nibui) – Dull, Slow, Blunt JLPT N2 Vocabulary 鈍い 【にぶい】 (nibui) Definition: 意味 dull, slow, blunt, dim Describing a physical object’s edge as not sharp; blunt. Referring to a person’s senses, reflexes, or intellect as slow or not keen; slow-witted. Indicating a lack of brightness or clarity in light, sound, or
JLPT N2: Mastering 鋭い (surudoi) – Sharp and Keen JLPT N2 Vocabulary 鋭い 【するどい】 (surudoi) Definition: 意味 sharp; keen; acute Having a fine edge or point, capable of cutting or piercing easily. Showing a quick and penetrating intellect; perceptive. Intense or severe (e.g., pain, vision, sound). Having a strong, distinct, or incisive quality. Type: い-Adjective
JLPT N2: Mastering 眠たい (nemutai) – Feeling Sleepy JLPT N2 Vocabulary 眠たい 【ねむたい】 (nemutai) Definition: 意味 sleepy feeling the need to sleep drowsy tired and wanting to sleep Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N2 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji 眠 (ねむ) – sleep 睡 (すい) – sleep 休 (やす) – rest 疲
JLPT N2: Understanding 懐かしい (natsukashii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 懐かしい 【なつかしい】 (natsukashii) Definition: 意味 nostalgic; evoking fond memories Feeling nostalgic for something from the past. Evoking fond memories or a sense of longing for a bygone time. Often used when encountering something or someone after a long time, bringing back pleasant recollections. Type: I-adjective Level: JLPT
JLPT N2: Mastering しつこい (shitsukoi) – Persistent & Nagging JLPT N2 Vocabulary しつこい 【しつこい】 (shitsukoi) Definition: 意味 persistent, nagging, stubborn, heavy (taste/smell) Describes someone who is persistent, tenacious, or insistent, often in a negative or annoying way. It can also mean stubborn or unwilling to give up easily when faced with difficulty. Used to describe
JLPT N2: Mastering 相応しい (fusawashii) – Suitable & Appropriate JLPT N2 Vocabulary 相応しい 【ふさわしい】 (fusawashii) Definition: 意味 suitable, appropriate, fitting Well-matched, befitting, or proper for a given situation, person, or purpose. Indicates that something meets the requirements or expectations for a particular role or context. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N2 Adjectives
JLPT N2: Mastering 平たい (hiratai) – Meaning & Usage JLPT N2 Vocabulary 平たい 【ひらたい】 (hiratai) Definition: 意味 flat; even; plain; simple Describes something that has a smooth, level surface, lacking height or depth. Can also refer to something that is easy to understand, straightforward, or not complex (plain/simple). Often used to describe physical objects that
JLPT N2: Understanding 久しい (hisashii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 久しい 【ひさしい】 (hisashii) Definition: 意味 long time, a long time ago referring to a long period of time that has passed implying a sense of ‘it’s been a while’ or ‘not for a long time Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N2 Adjectives Vocabulary List
JLPT N2: Understanding 馬鹿馬鹿しい (bakabakashii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 馬鹿馬鹿しい 【ばかばかしい】 (bakabakashii) Definition: 意味 ridiculous, absurd, silly, foolish Expresses a strong sense that something is utterly pointless, nonsensical, or lacking any serious value or good sense. Often conveys a feeling of exasperation or disdain for the foolishness of a situation or statement. It is an intensified
JLPT N2: Understanding 逞しい (takumashii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 逞しい 【たくましい】 (takumashii) Definition: 意味 strong; robust; powerful; sturdy; brawny; virile; indomitable; tenacious; resilient Refers to someone or something that is physically strong and well-built. Can also describe someone who is mentally strong, resilient, and resourceful, able to overcome difficulties. Often carries a positive connotation of being
JLPT N2: Mastering 疑わしい (utagawashii) – Doubtful, Suspicious JLPT N2 Vocabulary 疑わしい 【うたがわしい】 (utagawashii) Definition: 意味 doubtful, suspicious, questionable, unreliable Expresses a state where something is not certain or when there are reasons to doubt its truth or reliability. Often implies a lack of trust or a feeling that something is not right. Can be
JLPT N2: Mastering 輝かしい (kagayakashii) – Brilliant, Glorious, Splendid JLPT N2 Vocabulary 輝かしい 【かがやかしい】 (kagayakashii) Definition: 意味 Brilliant, glorious, splendid, radiant Full of light; shining brightly; radiant (referring to appearance, physical objects). Splendid and impressive; magnificent (referring to events, achievements, scenes). Promising and hopeful for the future (referring to prospects, future). Having a distinguished and
JLPT N2: Understanding 若々しい (wakawakashii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 若々しい 【わかわかしい】 (wakawakashii) Definition: 意味 youthful, young-looking, fresh Appearing young, energetic, and vibrant. Possessing a fresh and lively quality, often irrespective of actual age. Implies vitality, spirit, and a youthful demeanor or appearance. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N2 Adjectives Vocabulary List Related Kanji
JLPT N2: Understanding 図々しい (zuuzuushii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 図々しい 【ずうずうしい】 (zuuzuushii) Definition: 意味 shameless; impudent; brazen; audacious Describes someone who lacks proper modesty or respect, often acting without consideration for others’ feelings, or making requests that are inappropriate. It implies a lack of shame or guilt. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N2
JLPT N2: Understanding 頼もしい (tanomoshii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 頼もしい 【たのもしい】 (tanomoshii) Definition: 意味 reliable; trustworthy; dependable; promising Describes someone or something that can be relied upon with confidence. Often used for people who are competent, responsible, and capable of fulfilling expectations. Conveys a sense of security and trust in their abilities or potential. Can also
JLPT N2: Understanding 騒がしい (sawagashii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 騒がしい 【さわがしい】 (sawagashii) Definition: 意味 Noisy, boisterous, tumultuous Describes a state with a lot of sound or noise. Often used to describe a place or a group of people. Can imply disturbance, disruption, or lacking peace. May also convey a lively atmosphere with high volume. Type: Adjective
JLPT N2: Understanding 蒸し暑い (mushiatsui) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 蒸し暑い 【むしあつい】 (mushiatsui) Definition: 意味 humid; muggy; hot and humid Describing weather that is not only hot but also has high humidity, making it feel oppressive and uncomfortable. Commonly used to describe summer weather in Japan. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N2 Adjectives Vocabulary
JLPT N2: Mastering 物凄い (monosugoi) – Tremendous, Amazing, or Terrible? JLPT N2 Vocabulary 物凄い 【ものすごい】 (monosugoi) Definition: 意味 tremendous; amazing; terrible; awful Expresses something of an extreme degree or intensity. Can be used to describe positive things (amazing, incredible). Can also be used for negative things (terrible, awful, dreadful). Often emphasizes the intensity of a
JLPT N2: Mastering 憎い (nikui) – Hateful & Hard to Do JLPT N2 Vocabulary 憎い 【にくい】 (nikui) Definition: 意味 Hateful; detestable / Difficult to do (when attached to a verb stem) Expresses a strong feeling of dislike or hatred towards someone or something. Indicates something is detestable or odious. When attached to a verb stem,
