Master JLPT N2 vocabulary with detailed word lists, meanings, example sentences, and usage notes. Boost your Japanese skills and prepare effectively for the N2 exam.
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,
JLPT N2: Understanding 憎らしい (nikurashii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 憎らしい 【にくらしい】 (nikurashii) Definition: 意味 hateful; detestable; annoying; provoking one’s envy/jealousy This adjective describes a feeling of strong dislike or resentment towards someone or something. It can also express a sense of ‘annoying cuteness’ or ‘endearing provocativeness’, where one feels annoyed but also finds something charming or
JLPT N2: Mastering 生々しい (Namanamashii) – Vivid, Raw, Fresh JLPT N2 Vocabulary 生々しい 【なまなましい】 (namanamashii) Definition: 意味 vivid, graphic, raw, fresh Vivid, graphic, or lifelike; often for scenes, memories, or accounts. Describes experiences that feel immediate and impactful. Fresh, recent, or still painful; describing events or wounds. For experiences not yet healed or forgotten; retaining
JLPT N2: Understanding 生臭い (namagusai) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 生臭い 【なまぐさい】 (namagusai) Definition: 意味 smelling of raw fish or meat; fishy; gamy Describes an unpleasant smell, typically like raw fish, meat, or blood. Can also be used figuratively to describe something sordid, vulgar, or worldly, especially in a negative sense, often related to human desires or
JLPT N2: Mastering 情けない (nasakenai) – Pitiful, Pathetic, Shameful JLPT N2 Vocabulary 情けない【なさけない】 (nasakenai) Definition: 意味 pitiful, pathetic, shameful, regrettable Feeling ashamed, embarrassed, or disappointed in oneself due to a failure or weakness. Expressing pity, disappointment, or contempt towards someone else’s inability or incompetence. Describing a situation or outcome that is regrettable, sad, or miserable.
JLPT N2: Understanding 嘆かわしい (Nagekawashii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 嘆かわしい【なげかわしい】 (nagekawashii) Definition: 意味 deplorable; lamentable; regrettable; sad Expresses deep sorrow, regret, or disappointment about a situation or action that is truly bad or shameful. Often conveys a sense of despair or indignation. Used for situations that ideally should not be happening. Type: い-adjective Level: JLPT N2
JLPT N2: Mastering 乏しい (toboshii) – Lacking, Scarce, Meager JLPT N2 Vocabulary 乏しい【とぼしい】 (toboshii) Definition: 意味 poor; lacking; scarce; meager; insufficient Describes a situation where something is in short supply or quantity. Implies inadequacy or deficiency in quality or content. Often used for abstract things like knowledge, experience, or resources. Conveys a sense of something
JLPT N2: Understanding 慌ただしい (Awatadashii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 慌ただしい【あわただしい】 (awatadashii) Definition: 意味 busy; hectic; hurried; restless Describes a state of being extremely busy, often with a sense of urgency or rush. Used for situations, schedules, or periods that are fast-paced and require quick actions. Conveys a feeling of not having enough time, often leading to
JLPT N2: Mastering 有難い (arigatai) – Expressing Gratitude and Fortunate Feelings JLPT N2 Vocabulary 有難い【ありがたい】 (arigatai) Definition: 意味 grateful, thankful, fortunate Expressing a deep sense of gratitude or thankfulness for a kindness, favor, or assistance received. Feeling blessed or lucky about a situation, condition, or one’s circumstances. Often implies that something is rare, precious, or
JLPT N2: Understanding 危うい (ayaui) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 危うい【あやうい】 (ayaui) Definition: 意味 dangerous; risky; in danger; narrow escape describes a situation or condition that is dangerous, risky, or on the verge of failure or disaster. Can also mean a ‘narrow escape’ or ‘nearly’ (doing something). Often implies a close call or a state of being
JLPT N2: Understanding 厚かましい (atsukamashii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary 厚かましい【あつかましい】 (atsukamashii) Definition: 意味 shameless; impudent Lacking a sense of shame or propriety; acting without consideration for others. Behaving in a brazen, audacious, or presumptuous manner. Often used to describe someone who is pushy, rude, or takes advantage of others. Type: い-Adjective Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N2: Understanding 飽きっぽい (akippoi) – Easily Bored & Fickle JLPT N2 Vocabulary 飽きっぽい【あきっぽい】 (akippoi) Definition: 意味 easily bored; fickle; quickly tired of things Describes someone who loses interest or enthusiasm quickly. Refers to a personality trait of being capricious or inconstant. Often used to describe a person who frequently changes hobbies, jobs, or interests.
JLPT N2: Mastering 青白い (aojiroi) – What Does it Mean to be “Pale”? JLPT N2 Vocabulary 青白い【あおじろい】 (aojiroi) Definition: 意味 pale, pallid Describes a complexion that is unusually pale. Often with a bluish or whitish tint, indicating ill health. Can also describe a faint or dim light. For example, like pale moonlight. Implies a lack
JLPT N2: Understanding レンタル (rentaru) JLPT N2 Vocabulary レンタル (rentaru) Definition: 意味 Rental; To rent The act of borrowing something for a specified period, typically in exchange for payment or a fee. It is a common loanword (katakana) from English “rental”. Often used for cars, DVDs, clothes, event venues, and more. Type: Noun Level: JLPT
JLPT N2: Understanding ロビー (robii) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ロビー (robii) Definition: 意味 lobby; foyer The entrance hall or waiting area of a building, such as a hotel, theater, or office building. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 建 (たて) – build; building 物 (もの) – thing; object 館 (かん)
JLPT N2: Understanding ロケット (roketto) – Rocket JLPT N2 Vocabulary ロケット (roketto) Definition: 意味 rocket a vehicle or device designed to propel itself into space or through the air using thrust typically carrying satellites, spacecraft, or warheads Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 空 (そら) – sky 飛 (とぶ)
JLPT N2: Understanding ローマ字 (Rōmaji) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ローマ字 (rōmaji) Definition: 意味 Romanization, Roman letters The system of writing Japanese using the Roman (Latin) alphabet. Often used for inputting Japanese on keyboards. Also used for signs, brand names, and for learners. A way to transcribe Japanese sounds for those unfamiliar with hiragana and katakana. Type:
JLPT N2: Understanding ロープウェイ (Rōpuwei) JLPT N2 Vocabulary ロープウェイ (rōpuwei) Definition: 意味 ropeway; cable car A system of cabins suspended from a moving cable, used for transporting passengers, often in mountainous areas. Also known as a gondola lift. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 山 (やま) – mountain 乗
