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JLPT N2 Vocabulary
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N2
制約
せいやく
A condition or rule that limits the scope of action or choice. A formal word used in forms like 「制約を受ける」「制約がある」「時間の制約」, referring to various restrictions of a physical, contractual, or temporal nature.
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N2
急かす
せかす
The act of urging someone to hurry up. Used in forms like 「子どもを急かす」「返事を急かす」, with the sense of pushing someone to speed up when they are acting calmly.
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N2
積載
せきさい
The act of loading cargo onto vehicles or ships. A formal word used in forms like 「積載量」「最大積載重量」, a technical and legal term referring to placing goods onto transport equipment.
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N2
世辞
せじ
Words of praise spoken not from the heart but to please someone. Often used in the form 「お世辞」, a somewhat formal word referring to formal, social pleasantries.
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N2
世相
せそう
The overall state and trend of society in a given era. A formal word used in forms like 「世相を反映する」「世相を映す」, often appearing in public writing such as newspapers, editorials, or commentary.
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N2
世俗
せぞく
The ordinary, everyday world, as opposed to the religious or spiritual. A formal word used in forms like 「世俗を離れる」「世俗的な関心」, referring to mundane, secular matters.
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N2
摂取
せっしゅ
The act of taking nutrients, knowledge, or information into the body or mind. A formal word used in forms like 「栄養を摂取する」「情報を摂取する」, mainly referring to intentional intake for health or learning.
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N2
絶体絶命
ぜったいぜつめい
A situation in which one is utterly cornered with no means of escape. A four-character idiom. A formal word used in forms like 「絶体絶命のピンチ」「絶体絶命の状況」, emphasizing a critical situation.
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N2
是非
ぜひ
A judgment of whether something is good or bad, right or wrong. A formal word used in forms like 「是非を問う」「是非を論じる」. It shares its reading and characters with the adverb 「ぜひ」 (by all means) but differs in usage; here it is treated as a noun.
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N2
旋回
せんかい
The act of turning in a circular path. Particularly refers to airplanes or birds tracing arcs in the air. A formal word used in forms like 「上空を旋回する」, applied to rotational motion in the air or above.
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N2
先行
せんこう
Going ahead of others. Doing something before the scheduled time. A formal word used in forms like 「先行研究」「販売に先行する」「先行発売」, with the meaning of being positioned earlier in time or order.
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N2
繊細
せんさい
Delicate and keen in sense or feeling. Finely and elegantly made in object construction. A formal word used in forms like 「繊細な感性」「繊細な細工」, used for both human sensibilities and the construction of objects.
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N2
宣誓
せんせい
The solemn vow in an official setting to tell the truth or to fulfill duties. A formal word used in forms like 「宣誓する」「選手宣誓」 in official contexts such as courts, ceremonies, or athletic competitions.
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N2
先入観
せんにゅうかん
A fixed view or impression held even before actual encounter. A formal word used in forms like 「先入観を持つ」「先入観にとらわれる」, often expressing in a negative sense the preconceptions that distort judgment.
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N2
専念
せんねん
The act of dedicating oneself to one thing alone, without doing other things. A formal word used in forms like 「研究に専念する」「治療に専念する」, with the meaning of devoting all one's effort to a particular activity for a fixed period.
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N2, N4
専門
せんもん
To study or research one thing deeply. Example: 「専門は経済です」 (my specialty is economics).
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N2
走行
そうこう
The action of vehicles running. The subjects are means of transport with engines or wheels, such as cars, trains, or bicycles. Used in forms like 「車両が高速で走行する」. Not used for scenes of people or animals running.
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N2
総じて
そうじて
An adverb meaning "viewed overall" or "generally speaking." Used in forms like 「総じて好調」「総じて言えば」 in contexts of describing an overall trend despite individual differences.
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N2
壮絶
そうぜつ
The state of being valiant and intense. Used in forms like 「壮絶な戦い」「壮絶な最期」, expressing the fierceness and awesomeness of confronting something at the cost of one's life.
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N2
早々
そうそう
Means right after a certain time or event, at a very early stage. When it attaches to a noun, as in 「新年早々」「開店早々」, it is read 「そうそう」 and expresses the sense of 「〜してすぐ」 (right after doing something). The same kanji is also read 「はやばや」; with this reading it is used in the form 「早々と」, as in 「早々と帰る」「早々と売り切れる」, expressing that the action takes place earlier than usual. Because the form used differs with the reading, distinguish them this way: 「〜早々」 is read 「そうそう」, and 「早々と」 is read 「はやばや」.
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N2
壮大
そうだい
The state of being grand in scale and magnificent. Used in forms like 「壮大な計画」「壮大な景色」, expressing that the scale, vision, or scenery is sweeping and impressive.
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N2
早晩
そうばん
An adverb meaning "sooner or later" or "before long." A formal word used in forms like 「早晩〜するだろう」 to predict things that will certainly happen in the future.
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N2, N3
底
そこ
bottom. The lowest part of a container, the sea, or a river. Example: 「くつの底」 (the sole of a shoe). Also used to mean the deepest part, as in 「心の底」 (the depths of one's heart).
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N2
損なう
そこなう
To make the good state of something worse. Used to worsen an abstract state or value, as in 「信用を損なう」, 「健康を損なう」, or 「景観を損なう」.
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N2
損ねる
そこねる
The act of worsening one's mood, health, or the state of things. Used in forms like 「機嫌を損ねる」「体調を損ねる」, with the meaning of degrading the state of the subject. Also used as an auxiliary verb meaning "miss the chance to ~", as in 「言いそこねる」.
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N2
注ぐ
そそぐ
To pour a liquid from a container. Also used to mean concentrating something abstract such as affection or one's gaze onto a single object. The target is either a liquid or an abstract feeling or gaze, as in 「お茶を注ぐ」, 「愛情を注ぐ」, or 「視線を注ぐ」.
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N2
即興
そっきょう
Creating music, poetry, drama, or the like on the spot without prior preparation. Used in scenes of artistic creation, as in 「即興で演奏する」 or 「即興の詩」.
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N2, N3
そっくり
そっくり
A state of being very similar. Example: 「父親にそっくりだ」 (to look just like one's father). Also used to mean entirely, with nothing left out, as in 「そっくりそのまま」 (exactly as is, in its entirety).
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N2
即効
そっこう
The fact that medicine, a treatment, or the like takes effect immediately. Used for things whose effect appears in a short time, as in 「即効性のある薬」 or 「即効の治療」.
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N2, N3
そっと
そっと
A manner of doing something quietly and gently, without making a sound. Example: 「そっとドアを閉める」 (to close a door quietly). There is also the expression 「そっとしておく」 (to leave someone/something alone).
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N2
卒倒
そっとう
The act of suddenly losing consciousness and collapsing on the spot. Used in forms like 「知らせを聞いて卒倒した」, expressing fainting and falling from a strong shock or surprise.
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N2
袖
そで
The part of a garment that covers the arm. Also, in the idiom 「袖にする」, used to mean treating someone coldly or paying them no attention. There are also other clothing-related idioms such as 「袖を通す」 (to put on a garment).
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N2, N3
そろう
そろう
For two or more things to become the same state. Example: 「サイズがそろう」 (sizes match). Also used to mean all the necessary things or people gathering, as in 「メンバーがそろう」 (all members are present). Written with the kanji 「揃う」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is usually written in hiragana. A person making things the same is 「そろえる」, while the things themselves becoming the same is 「そろう」; they are used as in 「くつをそろえる」 versus 「くつがそろう」.
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N2
退学
たいがく
Leaving school partway through, withdrawing from enrollment before graduation. Used in expressions such as 「退学する」「退学処分」. Often used for schools after compulsory education.
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N2
待遇
たいぐう
The way a person is treated, especially the salary and working conditions a company provides for its employees. Used in expressions such as 「好待遇」「待遇改善を求める」. A frequently used word for treatment in workplaces and organizations.
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N2
大胆
だいたん
A state of doing things without fear and with resolve. Used in expressions such as 「大胆な発想」「大胆に行動する」. Describes an attitude of overcoming fear or hesitation to act.
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N2
対比
たいひ
Placing two things side by side to clarify their differences and characteristics. Used in expressions such as 「光と影の対比」「両案を対比する」. Used in analytical contexts to highlight differences.
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N2
絶え間
たえま
A break or interruption. Used in the forms 「絶え間ない」「絶え間なく」 to express continuing entirely without interruption. A formal written word used in contexts emphasizing continuity.
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N2
妥協
だきょう
Both opposing sides giving up some of their own positions and finding a point of agreement. Used in expressions such as 「労使の妥協」「妥協点を探る」.
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N2
打撃
だげき
To strike something hard; also, a serious blow or damage inflicted on one's mind or activities.
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N2
多彩
たさい
A state of having many kinds and being rich in variation. Used in expressions such as 「多彩な活躍」「多彩な顔ぶれ」. Used in contexts of evaluating diversity in colors, talents, or human resources.
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N2
惰性
だせい
The tendency for a habit or momentum to continue as it has been; to keep going in the same way somewhat automatically, out of past momentum.
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N2
直ちに
ただちに
Without letting time pass, immediately. Used in expressions such as 「直ちに対応する」「直ちに中止する」. A formal adverb used in contexts of orders, notices, or emergency responses.
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N2, N3
畳む
たたむ
fold. To fold something spread out and make it smaller. Example: 「洗濯物を畳む」 (to fold laundry). Also used to mean closing a business, as in 「店を畳む」 (to close a shop for good).
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N2
漂う
ただよう
To drift softly on the surface of water or through the air. Also, for an atmosphere or sign to spread throughout an area. Used in expressions such as 「香りが漂う」「霧が漂う」.
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N2
立ち会う
たちあう
Being present at the place where something is taking place and witnessing or being involved. Used in expressions such as 「手術に立ち会う」「契約に立ち会う」. A somewhat formal word used in official contexts.
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N2
立ち去る
たちさる
Leaving the place and going away. Used in expressions such as 「何も言わずに立ち去る」. A word that expresses the action of departing in a more formal style.
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N2
立ち尽くす
たちつくす
To remain standing in place without moving for a long time.
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N2
立ち直る
たちなおる
Returning to the original good state from a bad state such as failure, shock, or depression. Used in expressions such as 「スランプから立ち直る」「経営が立ち直る」.
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N2
たちまち
たちまち
A state in which a change occurs in a very short time. Used in expressions such as 「たちまち売り切れる」「たちまち広まる」. An adverb describing sudden change and the speed of reaction.
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