JLPT N2: Understanding ビルディング (birudingu) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ビルディング (birudingu) Definition: 意味 building A large, permanent structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory. Often refers to a tall, multi-storied structure. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 建 (たて) – build, construct 家 (いえ) – […]
JLPT N2: Understanding ビニール (binīru) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ビニール (binīru) Definition: 意味 vinyl; plastic A synthetic material, often flexible and waterproof. Used for various products like bags, covers, and clothing. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 袋 (ふくろ) – bag 物 (もの) – thing, object 製 (せい) – made
JLPT N2: Understanding ビタミン (bitamin) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ビタミン (bitamin) Definition: 意味 vitamin An organic compound required as a nutrient in tiny amounts by an organism. Essential for normal growth and nutrition, and is required in the diet because it cannot be synthesized by the body. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign
JLPT N2: Mastering ピストル (pisutoru) – The Word for ‘Pistol’ JLPT N2 Vocabulary ピストル (pisutoru) Definition: 意味 pistol A type of handgun, a small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand. Often associated with self-defense or law enforcement. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 銃 (じゅう)
JLPT N2: Mastering ハンドル (Handoru) – More Than Just a Steering Wheel JLPT N2 Vocabulary ハンドル (handoru) Definition: 意味 handle; steering wheel A part of a machine, vehicle, or object that is used for grasping, steering, or controlling it. Commonly refers to a steering wheel, bicycle handlebars, or a door handle. Can also mean a
JLPT N2: Understanding バンド (bando) JLPT N2 Vocabulary バンド (bando) Definition: 意味 Band (musical group); Band (strap/belt) A musical group, typically consisting of singers and instrumentalists. A strip of material used for fastening, securing, or decorating, such as a rubber band, hair band, or wristband. A strip of material around something. Type: Noun Level: JLPT
JLPT N2: Mastering バランス (Baransu) JLPT N2 Vocabulary バランス (baransu) Definition: 意味 balance A state where opposing forces or elements are equally distributed or maintained, resulting in stability. Equilibrium, harmony, or proportion between different parts or aspects. Physical balance, such as standing on one leg, or abstract balance, like work-life balance. Type: Noun Level: JLPT
JLPT N2: Mastering バック (bakku) – From Bags to Backing Up! JLPT N2 Vocabulary バック (bakku) Definition: 意味 Bag; Back; Reverse; Support A bag, often a handbag, backpack, or briefcase (from English ‘bag’). The rear part or the back side of something. Reverse gear (in a car) or the act of backing up a vehicle.
JLPT N2: Mastering パジャマ (pajama) JLPT N2 Vocabulary パジャマ (pajama) Definition: 意味 pajamas sleepwear nightwear Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 服 (ふく) – clothing 着 (きる) – to wear 寝 (ねる) – to sleep 夜 (よる) – night 買 (かう) – to buy View JLPT N2 Kanji List
JLPT N2: Mastering パイロット (Pilot) JLPT N2 Vocabulary パイロット (pairotto) Definition: 意味 pilot A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft, spacecraft, or other vehicle. Also refers to a person who steers a ship, often called a maritime pilot or helmsman. Can also informally refer to a preliminary or test version of a
JLPT N2: Understanding パイプ (paipu) JLPT N2 Vocabulary パイプ (paipu) Definition: 意味 pipe; channel; connection A cylindrical tube used for conveying gas, liquid, or other materials. A tobacco pipe for smoking. An informal or unofficial route for information, goods, or influence; a connection or channel. A musical instrument like an organ pipe. Type: Noun Level:
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
