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JLPT N2 Vocabulary
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N2
内定
ないてい
An informal internal decision made before the formal announcement. Used as in「就職の内定」or「内定を取り消す」.
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N2
仲直り
なかなおり
For people who have quarreled or become estranged to return to their original good relationship.
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N2, N3
仲間
なかま
A close person one does things together with. Example: 「仕事仲間」 (work colleagues). Also used to mean things belonging to the same category, as in 「トマトは野菜の仲間」 (a tomato belongs to the vegetable family).
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N2, N3
中身
なかみ
What is inside something. Example: 「箱の中身」 (the contents of a box). Also used to mean the substance of a story or plan.
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N2, N3
流れる
ながれる
For a liquid to move along. Example: 「川が流れる」 (a river flows). Also used to mean time passing, music being heard, or a plan being canceled, as in 「計画が流れる」 (a plan falls through). 「流す」 is used when a person makes water or the like flow, while 「流れる」 is used when it moves along on its own: compare 「水を流す」 with 「水が流れる」.
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N2
泣き寝入り
なきねいり
Giving up without being able to protest, even when treated unfairly. Used as in「泣き寝入りするしかない」.
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N2
慰める
なぐさめる
Speaking kindly to someone who is sad or feeling down in order to ease their feelings. Used as in「友人を慰める」or「心を慰める」.
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N2
亡くす
なくす
To lose a close person to death. Used regarding the death of someone close, as in「親を亡くす」or「友人を亡くす」.
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N2
殴る
なぐる
To strike someone's body forcefully with the hand or a fist. Used as in「顔を殴る」or「壁を殴る」.
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N2
嘆かわしい
なげかわしい
Feeling regretful and saddened by social conditions or people's behavior. Used as in「嘆かわしい事態」or「嘆かわしい風潮」.
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N2
嘆く
なげく
To feel deep sorrow or regret over something; also, to lament the state of the world or the like.
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N2
名残惜しい
なごりおしい
Feeling reluctant to part and wishing to remain as one is for a little longer. Used as in「名残惜しい気持ち」or「名残惜しそうに」.
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N2
情け深い
なさけぶかい
Having a strong sense of compassion toward those in difficulty or in a weak position. Used as in「情け深い人」or「情け深い行い」.
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N2
成し遂げる
なしとげる
To carry through a difficult task to completion. Used as in「偉業を成し遂げる」or「目標を成し遂げる」.
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N2
馴染む
なじむ
To grow accustomed to an environment or person until any sense of strangeness disappears. Used as in「土地に馴染む」or「肌に馴染む」, expressing a natural sense of unity with people, places, or things.
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N2
雪崩
なだれ
The phenomenon in which snow that has piled up on a mountain slope suddenly collapses all at once. Used as in「雪崩が発生する」or「雪崩に巻き込まれる」.
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N2
納得
なっとく
To listen to another's explanation or reasoning, find it convincing, and accept it. Used as in「納得がいく」or「納得のいく説明」.
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N2
何気ない
なにげない
Without any special intent or deep thought. Used for unconscious actions or remarks, as in「何気ない一言」or「何気ない仕草」.
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N2, N3
生
なま
raw. Not having been boiled or grilled. Example: 「生の魚」 (raw fish). Also used to mean live, not recorded, as in 「生放送」 (a live broadcast).
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N2
怠け者
なまけもの
A person who avoids what they should do and tries to take the easy way out. Used as in「怠け者と言われる」or「怠け者の言い訳」. Has nearly the same meaning as「横着者」「無精者」「ぐうたら」, and is often used in contrast to a diligent person.
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N2
怠ける
なまける
To leave undone what one should do; to not put one's heart into work or study.
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N2
生ぬるい
なまぬるい
Lukewarm in temperature, neither properly hot nor cold. Also describes a response or attitude that is too lenient and lacks firmness. Used as in「生ぬるい対応」.
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N2, N3
波
なみ
wave. The up-and-down movement of the water's surface in the sea or a lake. Example: 「波が高い」 (the waves are high). Also used as a metaphor for a repeated movement, as in 「人の波」 (a wave/crowd of people), 「景気の波」 (economic ups and downs).
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N2
滑らか
なめらか
A surface that is smooth and free of bumps. Also describes movement or speech that flows without hesitation. Used as in「滑らかな肌」or「滑らかに話す」.
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N2, N5
並べる
ならべる
To put several things into a line. Example: 「本を並べる」 (to line up books). 「並ぶ」 is used when things line up themselves, 「並べる」 when one arranges them.
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N2
成り行き
なりゆき
The natural course or outcome that events take of themselves. Used as in「成り行きを見守る」or「成り行きに任せる」.
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N2
難題
なんだい
A problem that is very difficult to solve. Used as in 「難題に取り組む」. It also refers to an impossible demand that someone forces on another person. 「難題を突きつける」 and 「無理難題を言う」 have this meaning; they refer not to a question that is hard to answer but to a demand that puts the other person in a difficult position.
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N2
難民
なんみん
People who have left their own country to escape war or persecution. Used as in「難民を受け入れる」or「難民キャンプ」.
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N2
難問
なんもん
A problem that is hard to answer. Used as in「難問を解く」or「難問に挑む」.
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N2
似通う
にかよう
A verb meaning that two things closely resemble each other. Used as in「意見が似通う」or「性格が似通う」. Used when things are not identical but share many points in common.
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N2
賑わう
にぎわう
A verb describing a scene in which many people gather and the atmosphere is lively. Used as in「商店街が賑わう」or「観光地が賑わう」. Used when a place or event becomes crowded and energetic.
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N2
憎しみ
にくしみ
A noun expressing strong dislike toward another and bearing hostility. Used as in「憎しみを抱く」or「憎しみに駆られる」. Unlike momentary anger or passing dissatisfaction, it refers to a deep, lasting feeling whose meaning is extremely close to that of「恨み」. Used as a long-term emotion regarding serious events such as war, oppression, or betrayal.
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N2
憎む
にくむ
A verb expressing strong resentment and hostility toward someone. Used as in「不正を憎む」or「罪を憎んで人を憎まず」. Refers to a feeling more intense than mere dislike.
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N1, N2
濁す
にごす
A verb meaning to make a liquid cloudy and no longer transparent. Used literally as in 「水を濁す」 (to make water cloudy). It is also used figuratively to mean expressing one's true feelings or intentions vaguely rather than clearly. Used in situations where someone avoids or glosses over inconvenient matters, as in 「言葉を濁す」「お茶を濁す」.
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N2
煮込む
にこむ
A verb meaning to simmer ingredients for a long time so the flavor seeps in. Used as in「野菜を煮込む」or「カレーを煮込む」. Used in scenes of cooking that takes time.
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N2
担う
になう
A verb meaning to take on a role or responsibility. Used as in「次世代を担う」or「重要な役割を担う」. Used broadly when assuming a position of responsibility.
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N2
鈍い
にぶい
An adjective meaning that a blade is dull. Used literally as in 「鈍い包丁」 (a dull kitchen knife). It is also used figuratively to mean that reactions or movements are slow, or that the senses are not sharp. Used for human actions and senses, as in 「反応が鈍い」「勘が鈍い」. It is also used when light or sound is weak and lacks sharpness, as in 「鈍い光」「鈍い音」.
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N2
二枚舌
にまいじた
A word meaning saying different things to different people, that is, lying. Used as in「二枚舌を使う」. Used to criticize the speech and conduct of an untrustworthy person.
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N2
睨む
にらむ
A verb meaning to look with a sharp gaze, and also to foresee future developments. Used as in「相手を睨む」or「将来を睨む」. Carries both the senses of an angry stare and a strategic outlook.
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N2
任意
にんい
A word meaning being free to choose, not compulsory. Used as in「任意の参加」or「任意で提出する」. Often used in legal or investigative contexts in contrast with obligation.
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N2, N3
人間
にんげん
human. A person. Example: 「人間関係」 (human relationships). Often used to distinguish from animals.
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N2
忍耐
にんたい
A word meaning to keep enduring through hardship and suffering. Used as in「忍耐力がある」or「忍耐を重ねる」. Used to refer to long-term patience or mental strength.
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N2, N3
縫う
ぬう
sew. To join cloth, etc., together with a needle and thread. Example: 「服を縫う」 (to sew clothes). Also used to mean weaving through something, as in 「人ごみを縫って歩く」 (to walk weaving through a crowd).
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N2, N3
抜く
ぬく
To pull something out from inside. 「歯を抜く」 (to pull a tooth), 「くぎを抜く」 (to pull out a nail). Also used broadly for meanings such as holding back one's effort or getting ahead, as in 「手を抜く」 (to cut corners) and 「追い抜く」 (to overtake). 「抜く」 is used when a person pulls something out, while 「抜ける」 is used when something comes out on its own: compare 「歯を抜く」 with 「歯が抜ける」.
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N2, N3
抜ける
ぬける
For something that was inside to come loose and come out. Example: 「髪が抜ける」 (hair falls out). Also used to mean passing through, as in 「トンネルを抜ける」 (to pass through a tunnel), or leaving, as in 「メンバーから抜ける」 (to leave the members/group). 「抜く」 is used when a person pulls something out, while 「抜ける」 is used when something comes out on its own: compare 「歯を抜く」 with 「歯が抜ける」.
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N2
ぬるま湯
ぬるまゆ
Water that is moderately lukewarm. Metaphorically, refers to a comfortable environment without rigor. Used as in「ぬるま湯に浸かる」or「ぬるま湯体質」, describing complacency in an easy situation.
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N2
値打ち
ねうち
The value that something or some matter holds. Used as in「値打ちがある」or「値打ちのない物」, in scenes of evaluating worth.
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N2
寝込む
ねこむ
Being confined to bed by illness, unable to get up. Used as in「風邪で寝込む」or「一週間も寝込んだ」, in scenes of resting due to ill health.
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N2
熱弁
ねつべん
Speaking forcefully with strong feeling, and also that manner of speaking. Used as in「熱弁をふるう」.
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N2
熱望
ねつぼう
To deeply desire something from the bottom of the heart. Used as in「海外留学を熱望する」or「昇進を熱望する」, expressing strong aspiration.
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