Japanese vocabulary organized by JLPT level
Wikipedia JLPT N2 Vocab 1201-1300
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Most common form: 廻り路
noun, 'suru' verb
detour; diversion(click the word to view an additional 5 forms, examples and links)
noun
concrete (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to bend; to crook; to bow; to curve; to curl (this meaning is restricted to form 曲げる)2. to lean; to tilt; to incline; to slant (this meaning is restricted to form 曲げる)
(click the word to view an additional 3 meanings and 2 forms, examples and links)
'su' godan verb, transitive verb
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)(click the word for examples and links)
2. thickheaded; obtuse; stupid (のろい is usu. in kana)
(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, 3 meanings and 2 forms, examples and links)
'u' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to carry on back or shoulder2. to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something)
(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 2 forms, examples and links)
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to starve; to thirst; to be hungry(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 3 forms, examples and links)
to think, feel, consider, know, etc. (see also: ご存じ; humble)
(click the word for examples and links)
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to overflow; to brim over; to flood (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: 引っかかる
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to be caught in; to be stuck in2. to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to be delayed; to take time
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1. lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
2. soft; fluffy; spongy (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
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noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
self-study; teaching oneself(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
'su' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to ring; to sound; to chime; to beat; to snort (nose); to snap (fingers)2. to be popular; to be esteemed; to be reputed
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'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard (see also: 怠ける)(click the word for examples and links)
'mu' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to mourn; to lament2. to be sorry; to regret; to repent
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Most common form: てる
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to shine2. to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.) (see also: 曇る; from 面照る)
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noun, 'no' adjective
vitamin (originally from German)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: 仕様がない
expression, 'i' adjective
it can't be helped; it is inevitable; nothing can be done; there's no point (in doing something); there's no reason (to do something) (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 4 forms, examples and links)
'su' godan verb, transitive verb
to turn back; to go back; to repeat; to send back; to bring back; to retrace one's steps(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. surface mail (ship); sea mail2. ferry service; steamer service
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noisy; boisterous
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'na' adjective, noun
1. absurd; unreasonable; nonsensical; preposterous; incoherent (often written with kana only)2. extreme; senseless; reckless; wanton
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noun, 'suru' verb
1. curve; turn2. curve ball (baseball term)
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
to mix; to stir; to blend(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun
ring finger; fourth finger(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. recreation2. re-creation
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'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to become muddy; to become cloudy; to get impure (of a liquid, gas, etc.)2. to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse
(click the word to view an additional 2 meanings, examples and links)
expression
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: インク
noun, 'no' adjective
ink (originally from Dutch 'inkt')(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
2. clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent (often written with kana only)
(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: とび込む
'mu' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to dive2. to burst in; to barge in
(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun
eyelid; eyelids (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: ニコニコ
with a friendly grin; smilingly (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
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Most common form: 出来あがる
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat)2. to be very drunk (see also: べろべろ)
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noun
noun (linguistics terminology)(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
1. great; excellent; admirable; remarkable; distinguished; important; celebrated; famous; eminent
2. awful; terrible (often written with kana only)
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'su' godan verb, transitive verb
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over(click the word for examples and links)
noun
office worker; company employee; company man (originally from 'salary man')(click the word to view an additional 5 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: 話し中
busy (phone)
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ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to sit (down)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: 組立てる
ichidan verb, transitive verb
to assemble; to set up; to construct(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: 混ぜる
ichidan verb, transitive verb
to mix; to stir; to blend(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
to stop; to halt; to stand still
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noun
1. crevice; crack; gap; opening; clearance2. spare moment; interval; break; pause; spare time
(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning and 5 forms, examples and links)
'u' godan verb, transitive verb
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
1. urine; piss; pee2. breaking a contract (colloquialism)
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Most common form: そっと
softly; gently; quietly; secretly (onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
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Most common form: 付き合う
'u' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go steady with; to get on with2. to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone; to compromise
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stealthily; secretly (see also: こそこそ; onomatopoeic or mimetic word)
(click the word for examples and links)
noun
outline; summary; argument (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to approach; to draw near(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
expression
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ... (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
'su' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on2. to despise; to look down on (see also: 見下す)
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Most common form: 取入れる
ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to harvest; to reap2. to take in; to gather in
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noun
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: 打合わせ
noun, 'suru' verb
1. advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; briefing session2. overlap (of a coat, etc.)
(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning and 4 forms, examples and links)
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