は JLPT N2 Vocabulary

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1. 肺炎 はいえん Pneumonia; inflammation of the lungs caused by infection.
2. 配給 はいきゅう Distribution; rationing. The organised supply of goods, food, or film to recipients.
3. 背景 はいけい Background; scenery; backdrop. The setting or circumstances behind something.
4. 廃止する はいしする To abolish; to officially discontinue a system, law, or practice.
5. 排除する はいじょする To exclude; to eliminate or remove something unwanted from a group or situation.
6. 配送する はいそうする To deliver; to transport and distribute goods to a specified destination.
7. 配属する はいぞくする To assign to a post; to place personnel in a specific department or division.
8. 敗退する はいたいする To be eliminated; to lose and be knocked out of a competition or tournament.
9. 敗北 はいぼく Defeat; a loss in a battle, competition, or struggle.
10. 配慮 はいりょ Consideration; showing thoughtfulness and care toward others' feelings, needs, or circumstances.
11. 破壊 はかい Destruction; the act of breaking or demolishing something completely.
12. 破棄する はきする To annul; to revoke, cancel, or dispose of a contract, agreement, or document.
13. 迫害 はくがい Persecution; oppression directed at a person or group based on their beliefs, ethnicity, or identity.
14. 迫害を受ける はくがいをうける To be persecuted; to suffer oppression or cruel treatment at the hands of others.
15. 白状 はくじょう Confession; admitting to a wrongdoing or secret, often under pressure.
16. 破損 はそん Damage; breakage or impairment of something, typically physical objects.
17. 発掘する はっくつする To excavate; to unearth or dig up buried objects, ruins, or hidden talent.
18. 発信 はっしん Transmission; the act of sending out information, messages, or signals.
19. 発泡スチロール はっぽうスチロール Styrofoam; expanded polystyrene foam used for packaging and insulation.
20. 八方美人 はっぽうびじん A people pleaser; someone who tries to be liked by everyone by being agreeable to all sides.
21. ハプニング はぷにんぐ An unexpected incident or unforeseen event, often with a surprising or dramatic quality.
22. 浜辺 はまべ Beach; foreshore; the sandy area along the edge of the sea.
23. 繁栄する はんえいする To flourish; to prosper; to thrive as a community, nation, or organisation.
24. 版画 はんが Woodcut; woodblock print; art print made by carving a design into a block and pressing it onto paper.
25. 反撃する はんげきする To counterattack; to strike back; to fight back against an opponent or criticism.
26. 半減 はんげん Reduction by half; halving. A decrease to approximately fifty percent of the original amount.
27. 反則 はんそく Foul; violation of rules; breaking the rules in a game, sport, or regulated activity.
28. 販促キャンペーン はんそくきゃんぺーん Sales promotion campaign; a marketing event or initiative designed to boost product sales.
29. 反発 はんぱつ Opposition; rebellion; resistance; backlash against a policy, decision, or authority.
30. はきはき はきはき Briskly; clearly; in a crisp and articulate manner. Describes someone who speaks or acts with confident clarity.
31. 果てしない はてしない Endless; boundless; everlasting. Describes something that seems to have no limit or end.
32. 甚だしい はなはだしい Extreme; excessive; outrageous; tremendous. Describes something that has gone far beyond a normal or acceptable degree.
33. 華やか はなやか Gorgeous; brilliant; splendid; glamorous. Describes something bright, beautiful, and eye-catching.
34. 半端 はんぱ Incomplete; half-baked; half-hearted. Describes something that is neither one thing nor another, falling short of completion.
35. 配送業者 はいそうぎょうしゃ Delivery company; shipping company; courier service. A business that transports and delivers goods.
36. 配当 はいとう Dividend; allotment; distribution. A share of profits distributed to shareholders.
37. 販売促進 はんばいそくしん Sales promotion; activities designed to increase sales through special offers, campaigns, or marketing.
38. 発言 はつげん Statement; remark; utterance. A spoken comment, especially in a formal or public setting.
39. 反論 はんろん Objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument. An argument made in opposition to another.
40. 配偶者 はいぐうしゃ Spouse; husband or wife; partner. A gender-neutral legal term for one's married partner.
41. 恥 はじ Shame; embarrassment; disgrace. A feeling of humiliation or loss of honour.
42. 発症 はっしょう Onset of an illness; outbreak of symptoms. The point at which a disease first manifests.
43. 排気ガス はいきガス Exhaust fumes; exhaust gas. The waste gases emitted by engines and industrial processes.
44. 廃棄物 はいきぶつ Waste matter; garbage; trash. Materials discarded after use, especially in industrial or legal contexts.
45. 排出 はいしゅつ Discharge; emission; excretion. The act of releasing or expelling substances outward.
46. 判事 はんじ Judge; judiciary. A person who presides over court proceedings and delivers judgements.
47. 判明 はんめい Establishing; proving; ascertaining; confirming. The act of something becoming clearly known or identified.
48. 波紋 はもん Ripple; ripple effect. Concentric circles spreading on water, or figuratively, the spreading impact of an event.
49. 反応 はんのう Reaction; response. A physical, chemical, or emotional response to a stimulus.
50. 捗る はかどる To make good progress; to move right ahead with work; to advance smoothly.
51. 育む はぐくむ To raise; to bring up; to nurture. Emphasises the careful, loving process of fostering growth.
52. 励む はげむ To work hard; to strive; to devote oneself to an endeavour. Conveys sustained, earnest effort.
53. はしゃぐ はしゃぐ To make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits. Describes lively, exuberant behaviour.
54. 恥じる はじる To feel ashamed; to be embarrassed about one's own actions or shortcomings.
55. 恥をかく はじをかく To be embarrassed; to lose face; to make a fool of oneself in front of others.
56. 鼻にかける はなにかける To be full of pride; to be boastful; to show off about something one is proud of.
57. 阻む はばむ To keep someone from doing something; to prevent; to hinder; to obstruct progress or action.
58. 波紋を呼ぶ はもんをよぶ To cause a stir; to have repercussions; to generate controversy or widespread reaction.
59. 腹を決める はらをきめる To resolve; to make up one's mind; to steel oneself for a difficult decision.
60. 腹を割る はらをわる To be frank; to speak candidly; to drop all pretence and show one's true feelings.
61. 反感を買う はんかんをかう To antagonise; to provoke antipathy; to invite resentment from others through one's actions.
62. 発覚する はっかくする To be discovered; to come to light; to be found out. Used when something hidden or secret is exposed.