JLPT N2 Vocabulary — Section 68

Words 1341–1360 of 1817, in the order a vocabulary book lists them.

1341
恵(めぐ)まれる
Ichidan verbcommon
1. to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
恵 favor
1342
巡(めぐ)る
Godan verb with 'ru' endingcommon
1. 1.to go around; to make a circle around
2. 2.to surround; to circle; to enclose
3. 3.to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return; to repeat; to circulate (of blood, money, etc.)
お城を巡るのが趣味です。
My hobby is visiting the castle.
巡 patrol
1343
目指(めざ)す
Godan verb with 'su' endingcommon
1. 1.to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on
2. 2.to go toward; to head for
上のレベルを目指すよりも、今のレベルを保つ事の方が大事だと思います。
Before we try to move up to the next level, I think we need to focus on keeping what we have.
目 eye 指 finger
1344
目覚(めざま)し
Nouncommon
1. 1.alarm clock
2. 2.waking up; keeping oneself awake
3. 3.early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
目覚しは５時３０分に鳴った。
The alarm went off at five-thirty.
目 eye 覚 memorize
1345
目下(めした)
Nouncommon
1. subordinate; subordinates; inferior; inferiors
目下増築中である。
An extension is currently under construction.
目 eye 下 below
1346
目印(めじるし)
Nouncommon
1. 1.mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign
2. 2.landmark; guide
3. 3.trademark
何か目印がありますか。
Are there any landmarks?
目 eye 印 stamp
1347
目立(めだ)つ
Godan verb with 'tsu' endingcommon
1. to be conspicuous; to stand out
林に竹が目立つ。
Bamboo stands out in the woods.
目 eye 立 stand up
1348
めっきり
Adverb (fukushi)common
1. remarkably; noticeably; visibly; considerably
めっきり寒くなった。
It has become noticeably colder.
1349
目安(めやす)
Nouncommon
1. 1.criterion; standard; yardstick; reference
2. 2.rough estimate; approximation
3. 3.Meyasu
目 eye 安 relax
1350
面積(めんせき)
Nouncommon
1. 1.area (measurement); square measure; size (of land); floor space
2. 2.Area
カナダはアメリカより面積が広い。
The area of Canada is greater than that of the United States.
面 mask 積 volume
1351
面接(めんせつ)
Nouncommon
1. 1.interview (e.g. for a job)
2. 2.Job interview
面接はどうだった？
How was your interview?
面 mask 接 touch
1352
免税(めんぜい)
Nouncommon
1. tax exemption; duty exemption
ここは免税店ですか。
Can I buy things here duty-free?
免 excuse 税 tax
1353
面倒臭(めんどうくさ)い
I-adjective (keiyoushi)common
1. bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
面 mask 倒 overthrow 臭 stinking
1354
儲(もう)かる
Godan verb with 'ru' endingcommon
1. to be profitable; to yield a profit
弁護士は儲かる。
Lawyers make a lot of money.
1355
儲(もう)ける
Ichidan verbcommon
1. 1.to profit; to get; to earn; to gain
2. 2.to have (bear, beget) a child
3. 3.to have a stroke of luck
今年は多分、トムが僕よりも儲けるんだろう。
Tom will probably be making more money than me this year.
1356
申(もう)し訳(わけ)ない
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)common
1. 1.I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; I feel guilty
2. 2.thank you very much (for help, etc.)
遅れて申し訳ない。
I'm sorry I'm late.
申 have the honor to 訳 translate
1357
木材(もくざい)
Nouncommon
1. 1.lumber; timber; wood
2. 2.Mokuzai
3. 3.Wood
カナダは木材に富む。
Canada abounds in timber.
木 tree 材 lumber
1358
目次(もくじ)
Nouncommon
1. 1.table of contents; contents
2. 2.Table of contents
皆さんは目次を見てください。
Please look at the table of contents, everyone.
目 eye 次 next
1359
餅(もち)
Nouncommon
1. 1.mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
2. 2.Mochi
牡丹餅で腰打つ。
His bread is buttered on both sides.
1360
元々(もともと)
Adverb (fukushi)common
1. 1.originally; from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
2. 2.none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
元 beginning

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