List: JLPT Level N2 words
JLPT N2 words: Upper-intermediate Level
popular JLPT N2 usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb suffix
- to tear to pieces, to tear to shreds, to tear up
- to pick (e.g. fruit), to pluck, to tear off
- to do ... heavily, to do ... heartily, to do ... vigorously
popular irregular okurigana search-only kanji form JLPT N2 godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to taper to a point, to become pointed, to become sharp
- to be on edge, to be nervous, to be irritable, to be touchy
- to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.), to be harsh, to be angry, to look displeased, to look sour
- to be provocative, to be radical, to be rebellious
popular search-only kanji form JLPT N2 ใ adjective adjective (generic)
- envious, jealous
- enviable (position, etc.)
popular rarely used kanji form JLPT N2 usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to go upstream, to go up (a river)
- to go back (to the past or origin), to date back (to), to trace back (to), to be retroactive (to)
popular JLPT N2 ใช adjective adjective (generic)
- fresh, refreshing, invigorating, pleasant, delightful
- clear (voice), fluent (speech), eloquent
popular JLPT N2 godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to sweep, to brush, to clean
- to gather silkworms
popular search-only kanji form JLPT N2 usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to scratch
- to perspire
- to shovel, to paddle
popular JLPT N2 noun noun (generic)
- kana written after a kanji to complete the full (usually kun) reading of the word, declensional kana ending
popular JLPT N2 ใ adjective adjective (generic)
- odious, hateful, detestable, horrible
- (speaking ironically) darling
popular JLPT N2 godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to be complete, to be all present, to make a full set, to be satisfied (of conditions)
- to be equal, to be uniform, to be even, to match, to agree
- to gather, to assemble, to be collected