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JLPT N2 VocabularySection 7

Words 121–140 of 1817, in the order a vocabulary book lists them.

  1. 121
    (おさ)める
    Ichidan verbcommon
    1. 1.to rule; to govern; to reign over; to administer
    2. 2.to subdue; to suppress; to quell; to settle (e.g. a dispute)

    reign

  2. 122
    (おさ)める
    Ichidan verbcommon
    1. 1.to put (into); to put away (in); to put back (in)
    2. 2.to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to publish (in); to capture (on film)
    3. 3.to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to get; to gain

    税金を納めるのは私たちの義務だと思っています。

    We think that it's our duty to pay taxes.

    settlement

  3. 123
    ()しい
    I-adjective (keiyoushi)common
    1. 1.regrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
    2. 2.precious; dear; valuable
    3. 3.too good for; deserving better

    命は誰でも惜しい。

    Life is dear to everybody.

    pity

  4. 124
    御辞儀(おじぎ)
    Nouncommon
  5. 125
    (おそ)わる
    Godan verb with 'ru' endingcommon
    1. to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in

    teach

  6. 126
    落着(おちつ)
    Godan verb with 'ku' endingcommon
    1. 1.to calm down; to compose oneself; to regain presence of mind; to relax
    2. 2.to calm down; to settle down; to die down; to become stable
    3. 3.to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in

    fall don

  7. 127
    御手洗(おてあらい)
    Nouncommon
    1. toilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom

    honorable hand wash

  8. 128
    手伝(てつだ)いさん
    Nouncommon
    1. maid

    私はあなたのお手伝いさんじゃありません。

    I'm not your maid.

    hand transmit

  9. 129
    出掛(でか)
    Nouncommon
    1. 1.about to start out; just about to leave or go out
    2. 2.outing; trip

    exit hang

  10. 130
    (おと)(もの)
    Nouncommon
    1. 1.lost property; something dropped and left behind
    2. 2.dropping something (without realising); losing something

    fall thing

  11. 131
    (おどろ)かす
    Godan verb with 'su' endingcommon
    1. to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir

    wonder

  12. 132
    各々(おのおの)
    Nouncommon
    1. 1.each
    2. 2.you (plural)

    各々が、自分自身のためになる決断をしていく必要がある。

    Everyone needs to decide for themselves.

    each

  13. 133
    (まい)
    Nouncommon
    1. visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship

    初詣でとは新年に神社にお参りすることです。

    Hatsumoude means New Year's visits to shrines.

    nonplussed

  14. 134
    (おも)()けない
    I-adjective (keiyoushi)common
    1. unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual

    think hang

  15. 135
    (おも)()
    Godan verb with 'mu' endingcommon
    1. 1.to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to feel sure (that); to assume (that)
    2. 2.to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be determined (to do); to be bent on
    3. 3.to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively

    think crowded

  16. 136
    (おも)いっ()
    Adverb (fukushi)common
    1. 1.to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; with all one's strength
    2. 2.resolution; decisiveness; determination; resignation

    think cut

  17. 137
    (おも)()
    Godan verb with 'ku' endingcommon
    1. 1.to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to be struck with an idea
    2. 2.to remember; to recall

    think adhere

  18. 138
    (おも)たい
    I-adjective (keiyoushi)common
    1. 1.heavy; weighty
    2. 2.heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy; depressing

    重たい料理は苦手だ。

    I don't like a fat diet.

    heavy

  19. 139
    親指(おやゆび)
    Nouncommon
    1. 1.thumb
    2. 2.big toe
    3. 3.Thumb

    針で親指を刺しちゃった。

    I pricked my thumb with a needle.

    parent finger

  20. 140
    (おろ)
    Godan verb with 'su' endingcommon
    1. 1.to sell wholesale; to grate (e.g. vegetables)
    2. 2.to grate (e.g. vegetables)
    3. 3.to cut up fish

    wholesale

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