JLPT N2
JLPT N2: Upper Intermediate Level
Near-fluency. N2 is often required for employment in Japan and proves you can read newspapers, understand lectures, and communicate in professional settings.
~6,000 words
Vocabulary
~1,000 kanji
Kanji
~200+ grammar points
Grammar
12-18 months after N3
Timeline
Study tips for JLPT N2
- 1
Read Japanese newspapers and business articles daily
- 2
Master formal/informal register switching
- 3
Study abstract vocabulary and nuanced expressions
- 4
Practice long reading comprehension passages under time pressure
- 5
Listen to native-speed Japanese podcasts and lectures
Sample JLPT N2 vocabulary
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 把握 | はあく | grasp / understand |
| 矛盾 | むじゅん | contradiction |
| 妥協 | だきょう | compromise |
| 洗練 | せんれん | refinement |
| 漠然 | ばくぜん | vague |
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