JLPT N2: Mastering ラッシュアワー (Rush Hour) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ラッシュアワー (rasshu awaa) Definition: 意味 rush hour The busiest period of the day for traffic and public transport. A time when many people travel to or from work/school. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 時 (とき) – time 間 (あいだ) […]
JLPT N2: Mastering ライス (raisu) – Understanding “Rice” in Japanese JLPT N2 Vocabulary ライス (raisu) Definition: 意味 cooked rice (Western style) Refers specifically to cooked rice, commonly served with Western-style dishes. Examples include curry rice (カレーライス) or omelette rice (オムライス). It is distinct from ご飯 (gohan), a general term for cooked rice or a meal.
JLPT N2: Understanding モノレール (Monorail) JLPT N2 Vocabulary モノレール (monorēru) Definition: 意味 Monorail A railway system in which trains run on a single rail. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 駅 (えき) – station 乗 (のる) – to ride 行 (いく) – to go 高 (たかい) – high, expensive
JLPT N2: Understanding モデル (moderu) JLPT N2 Vocabulary モデル (moderu) Definition: 意味 Model A person employed to display clothes. Also, for other commercial products. A person or thing that serves as a standard. Others copy it; a good example. A representation, typically small. Of a device, machine, or structure. A particular design or version of
JLPT N2: Understanding モダン (modan) JLPT N2 Vocabulary モダン (modan) Definition: 意味 modern; contemporary Relating to the present or recent times, as opposed to the remote past. Characterized by newness, freshness, or a departure from traditional styles. Reflecting contemporary trends in design, art, or thought. Up-to-date and fashionable. Type: Na-adjective, Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary
JLPT N2: Understanding モーター (mōtā) JLPT N2 Vocabulary モーター (mōtā) Definition: 意味 motor An electrical or mechanical device that converts energy (often electrical) into mechanical energy, producing motion. A machine that supplies motive power for a vehicle or other device; an engine. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 動
JLPT N2: Mastering メモ (memo) – Taking Notes in Japanese JLPT N2 Vocabulary メモ (memo) Definition: 意味 note, memo A short written record of information or ideas to help one remember something. An informal written message. The act of taking a note or jotting something down (when used with する). Type: Noun/Suru Verb Level: JLPT
JLPT N2: Mastering メールアドレス (mēruadoresu) JLPT N2 Vocabulary メールアドレス (mēruadoresu) Definition: 意味 email address A unique identifier for sending and receiving electronic messages. Used for digital communication and for account registration. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 送 (おく.る) – send 信 (しん) – trust, message 受 (う.ける) –
JLPT N2: Understanding ミセス (Misesu) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ミセス (misesu) Definition: 意味 Mrs., Miss, Lady A title used for a married or unmarried woman, often when referring to Western women in Japanese. It can also be used for Japanese women in specific contexts, like in fashion, beauty, or older media, implying “lady” or “madam.” It
JLPT N2 Vocabulary: Mastering ミス (misu) – Mistakes and Errors JLPT N2 Vocabulary ミス (misu) Definition: 意味 mistake, error An oversight or blunder in an action or judgment. A failure to achieve an expected outcome. Commonly used in sports, games, and business contexts. Often implies a minor or unintentional error. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2
JLPT N2: Mastering ミシン (Mishin) – The Sewing Machine JLPT N2 Vocabulary ミシン (mishin) Definition: 意味 sewing machine A mechanical device used for stitching fabric and other materials together with thread. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 縫 (ぬう) – to sew 布 (ぬの) – fabric, cloth 服 (ふく)
JLPT N2: Understanding マフラー (mafuraa) JLPT N2 Vocabulary マフラー (mafuraa) Definition: 意味 Scarf A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head, typically for warmth, fashion, or sun protection. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 首 (くび) – neck 服 (ふく) – clothes 暖 (だん) – warmth 巻
JLPT N2 Vocabulary: Mastering マニュアル (Manyuaru) – Manual JLPT N2 Vocabulary マニュアル (manyuaru) Definition: 意味 manual, instruction guide, handbook A set of instructions or guidelines. A book or document that provides information on how to operate or use something. A guide for procedures or operations. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words
JLPT N2: Understanding マスター (masutā) – To Master and Beyond JLPT N2 Vocabulary マスター (masutā) Definition: 意味 master; to master; expert; proficiency As a noun: someone who has acquired a skill or knowledge perfectly; an expert. As a noun: the owner or manager of a small shop, cafe, or bar (often informal). As a noun:
JLPT N2: Mastering マスク (masuku) JLPT N2 Vocabulary マスク (masuku) Definition: 意味 mask A covering for the face. Typically worn to conceal identity or for protection. Worn over the mouth and nose to prevent the inhalation of harmful substances. Or to prevent the spread of infection. Can also refer to a face pack or beauty
JLPT N2: Mastering マイク (Maiku) – The Microphone JLPT N2 Vocabulary マイク (maiku) Definition: 意味 microphone An electronic device used to convert sound waves into electrical signals. Commonly utilized for recording, amplifying, or transmitting sound, especially in public speaking, music, and communication. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 音
JLPT N2: Understanding マイペース (maipēsu) – At Your Own Pace JLPT N2 Vocabulary (maipēsu) Definition: 意味 one’s own pace; at one’s own pace Doing things according to one’s own rhythm or schedule, without being influenced by others. A person who proceeds at their own speed, often unhurried and independent. Self-paced; unhurried; laid-back. Type: Noun/Na-adjective Level:
JLPT N2: Understanding マイ〜 (mai~) – Your Personal Prefix JLPT N2 Vocabulary マイ〜 (mai~) Definition: 意味 my; personal A prefix derived from the English word ‘my’. It is used to indicate something belonging to or related to oneself, or something that is personal or private. Often attached to nouns to form compound words. Type: Prefix
JLPT N2: Understanding マーケット (māketto) JLPT N2 Vocabulary マーケット (māketto) Definition: 意味 market A place or system where goods and services are bought and sold. Can refer to a physical place (e.g., a supermarket) or a broader economic concept (e.g., the stock market). Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji
JLPT N2: Understanding ボランティア (borantia) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ボランティア (borantia) Definition: 意味 volunteer a person who offers to do something without being paid an act of volunteering service or assistance Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 活 (かつ) – activity, lively 動 (どう) – move, work 手 (て) –
