た JLPT N2 Vocabulary

Browse 49 JLPT N2 Vocabulary entries for Japanese under た.

Kana た

  1. 大意 たいい Gist; outline; synopsis. The general meaning or main points of a text or speech.
  2. 大意をつかむ たいいをつかむ To catch the drift; to grasp the gist; to understand the general meaning of a text or conversation.
  3. 退化 たいか Degeneration; regression; atrophy. A decline to a less developed or functional state.
  4. 体系 たいけい System; organised framework; a coherent body of knowledge or methods.
  5. 対抗 たいこう Opposition; rivalry; competition. Standing against or competing with an opposing force.
  6. 胎児 たいじ Foetus; embryo; unborn baby developing in the womb.
  7. 対処する たいしょする To deal with; to cope with; to take appropriate action against a problem or situation.
  8. 対処法 たいしょほう Coping method; way of dealing with a problem; strategy for handling a difficult situation.
  9. 体制 たいせい System; regime; organisational structure. The established order of governance or management.
  10. 対談する たいだんする To have a formal dialogue; to hold a structured conversation, typically for publication or broadcast.
  11. 台頭する たいとうする To rise to prominence; to emerge as a significant force; to come to power.
  12. 対比 たいひ Contrast; comparison. Placing two things side by side to highlight their differences.
  13. 太平洋沿岸 たいへいようえんがん Pacific coast; the coastal area along the Pacific Ocean.
  14. 逮捕する たいほする To arrest; to apprehend a suspect or criminal.
  15. 太陽系 たいようけい Solar system; the system of planets and other celestial bodies orbiting the Sun.
  16. タブレット タブレット Tablet; refers to both tablet computers and tablet-form medicine (pills).
  17. 短歌 たんか Tanka; a traditional Japanese poem of 31 morae in 5-7-5-7-7 pattern.
  18. 探求する たんきゅうする To search for; to seek; to pursue knowledge or truth.
  19. 短縮 たんしゅく Shortening; reduction; abbreviation; cutting down time or length.
  20. タンパク質 たんぱくしつ Protein; one of the essential macronutrients for living organisms.
  21. 対照的 たいしょうてき Contrastive; forming a stark contrast. Describes two things that differ markedly from each other.
  22. 対等 たいとう Equal; on equal footing; on equal terms. Describes a relationship where both sides hold the same status or power.
  23. 怠慢 たいまん Negligence; neglect; carelessness. A failure to fulfil duties or responsibilities through laziness or inattention.
  24. 高々 たかだか At most; at best; no more than. Also: very high; high up; aloft.
  25. 逞しい たくましい Sturdy; robust; burly; strong. Describes physical strength, mental resilience, or vigorous growth.
  26. 巧み たくみ Skilful; adroit; masterful; ingenious. Describes impressive skill or cleverness in execution.
  27. 多彩 たさい Colourful; multicoloured; varied; diverse. Describes richness in colour or variety.
  28. 短期 たんき Short-term; short period. Describes something lasting or planned for a brief duration.
  29. 単純明快 たんじゅんめいかい Simple and clear; plain and straightforward. Describes something easy to understand with no ambiguity.
  30. 淡白 たんぱく Light; plain; simple in flavour or character. Also: indifferent; detached in personality.
  31. 担保 たんぽ Collateral; security; guarantee. Assets pledged to secure a loan or obligation.
  32. 嘆願 たんがん Entreaty; appeal; petition. An earnest, often desperate plea to someone in authority.
  33. 退社する たいしゃする To leave the office; to go home from work. Can also mean to resign from a company depending on context.
  34. 食べ物に当たる たべものにあたる To get food poisoning. To become ill from eating contaminated or spoiled food.
  35. 待遇 たいぐう Treatment; reception; working conditions. How a person is treated, especially regarding pay, benefits, and service.
  36. 太陽光発電 たいようこうはつでん Solar power generation. The production of electricity from sunlight using photovoltaic panels.
  37. 多数決 たすうけつ Majority vote; majority rule. A decision-making method where the option with the most votes wins.
  38. 炭素 たんそ Carbon (C). A chemical element essential to all known life and the basis of organic chemistry.
  39. 短期間 たんきかん Short period; short term. Refers to a brief span of time for events, projects, or situations.
  40. 体調を崩す たいちょうをくずす To fall ill; to become unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate.
  41. 託す たくす To entrust; to leave a matter with someone; to place under someone's care.
  42. 蓄える たくわえる To store up; to save; to accumulate; to stock up on resources for future use.
  43. 携わる たずさわる To be involved in; to engage in; to participate in work or a project.
  44. 称える たたえる To praise; to extol; to laud; to celebrate someone's achievements or qualities.
  45. 佇む たたずむ To stand still; to linger; to stand quietly in a place, often lost in thought.
  46. 漂う ただよう To drift; to float; to hang in the air. Describes something moving without direction or lingering in a space.
  47. 立ち寄る たちよる To drop by; to stop by; to make a brief visit to a place along the way.
  48. たどり着く たどりつく To finally arrive at; to reach at last; to manage to get to a destination after difficulty.
  49. 束ねる たばねる To bundle; to tie up together; to gather into a bunch. Also means to lead or manage a group.