て JLPT N2 Vocabulary

Kana て

1. 提携する ていけいする To partner with; to form an alliance or business tie-up with another party.
2. 帝国 ていこく Empire; a large sovereign state ruled by an emperor. Used both historically and metaphorically.
3. 体裁 ていさい Outward appearance; form; how something looks to others. Often implies concern with social image.
4. 提唱 ていしょう Advocacy; proposal. Publicly putting forward a theory, idea, or initiative for others to consider.
5. 低迷する ていめいする To be sluggish; to be in a slump. Describes a prolonged period of poor performance or stagnation.
6. 定理 ていり Theorem; a mathematical or logical proposition that has been proven to be true.
7. 適応 てきおう Adaptation; the process of adjusting to new conditions, environments, or circumstances.
8. 手際 てぎわ Skill; dexterity; the ability to handle tasks efficiently and smoothly.
9. 手際がいい てぎわがいい Well-crafted; skilful; efficient. Describes someone who handles tasks deftly and smoothly.
10. 手口 てぐち Modus operandi; a criminal technique or trick used to deceive or commit a crime.
11. テクノロジー テクノロジー Technology; the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
12. 手数 てすう Trouble; bother; the effort or steps required to accomplish something.
13. 手すり てすり Handrail; railing; banister. A bar or rail for gripping to maintain balance on stairs or balconies.
14. 撤去する てっきょする To remove; to take away or dismantle something that was installed or placed.
15. 鉄鋼 てっこう Iron and steel; the metals collectively, especially as an industrial material.
16. 撤退する てったいする To withdraw; to pull back from a position, market, or engagement.
17. 手取り てどり Take-home pay; net income after deductions such as taxes and insurance.
18. 手のひら てのひら Palm of the hand; the flat inner surface of the hand.
19. 手配 てはい Arrangement; preparations. The act of organising necessary resources, people, or logistics in advance.
20. 手はず てはず Arrangements; plan; the sequence of steps or preparations laid out in advance.
21. 手筈を整える てはずをととのえる To make arrangements; to put plans in order so everything is ready to proceed.
22. 手引き てびき Guidance; a guide or manual. Also means assisting someone or acting as a go-between.
23. 展望 てんぼう A view or outlook; a prospect for the future or a panoramic vista from a high point.
24. 展望台 てんぼうだい An observation deck or viewing platform; a structure built for enjoying panoramic views.
25. 手がつけられない てがつけられない Out of control; unmanageable; beyond help. Describes a situation where nothing can be done.
26. 的確 てきかく Accurate; precise; apt. Describes something that hits the mark exactly.
27. 適宜 てきぎ As appropriate; as one sees fit; suitably. Indicates acting according to the circumstances.
28. 適正 てきせい Reasonable; fair; proper. Describes something that is appropriately set or suitably balanced.
29. てくてく てくてく Trudging along; walking steadily for a long distance. Describes plodding, persistent walking.
30. てっきり てっきり Surely; certainly; without a doubt. Expresses a firm belief that turns out to be wrong.
31. 手回し てまわし Turning by hand; making preparations in advance. Describes hand-operated devices or advance arrangements.
32. 手元 てもと At hand; close by; nearby. Refers to the area within arm's reach or things in one's possession.
33. 手当 てあて Allowance; benefit; extra pay. Additional compensation beyond base salary for specific purposes.
34. 提言 ていげん Proposal; motion; recommendation. A formal suggestion put forward for consideration, often to improve policy or practice.
35. 定住 ていじゅう Settlement; permanent residency. Living in one place on a long-term or permanent basis.
36. 転居 てんきょ Moving; changing residence; change of address. The act of relocating one's home.
37. 手間を惜しむ てまをおしむ To begrudge effort; to be reluctant to put in the work. Avoiding effort or cutting corners.
38. 点滴 てんてき Intravenous drip; IV drip. A method of delivering fluids or medicine directly into a vein.
39. 天候不良 てんこうふりょう Bad weather; adverse weather conditions. Used formally to explain cancellations or delays.
40. 天災 てんさい Natural disaster; natural calamity; act of God. A catastrophe caused by natural forces.
41. 天体 てんたい Heavenly body; celestial body; astronomical object. A natural object in space such as a star, planet, or moon.
42. 天体観測 てんたいかんそく Astronomical observation; stargazing. The act of observing celestial bodies.
43. 天体望遠鏡 てんたいぼうえんきょう Astronomical telescope. A telescope designed for observing celestial objects.
44. 天然記念物 てんねんきねんぶつ Natural monument. A plant, animal, geological formation, or mineral officially designated for protection.
45. 定期刊行物 ていきかんこうぶつ Periodical; publication issued at regular intervals. Includes magazines, journals, and newsletters.
46. 定時 ていじ Fixed time; regular time; scheduled time. Often refers specifically to the official end of the workday.
47. 停滞 ていたい Stagnation; standstill; delay. A state where progress has stopped or slowed significantly.
48. 定年 ていねん Retirement age; compulsory retirement age. The age at which employees are required or expected to retire from a company.
49. 転換 てんかん Conversion; switchover; changeover. A significant shift or change in direction, policy, or method.
50. 手がける てがける To handle; to manage; to work on; to have experience with. Used for projects or creative works one has been involved in.
51. 手が込む てがこむ To be intricate; to be elaborate; to be complicated; to require great skill or effort.
52. 手に余る てにあまる To be beyond one's capacities; to be unmanageable; to be more than one can handle.
53. 照れる てれる To be shy; to be bashful; to feel embarrassed; to feel awkward from praise or attention.
54. 手を打つ てをうつ To take measures; to take action; to deal with a problem before it worsens.
55. 手を組む てをくむ To join forces; to team up; to collaborate; to clasp hands together.
56. 手を尽くす てをつくす To try all possible means; to exhaust every option. Used when someone does everything in their power to achieve a result.
57. 手を引く てをひく To withdraw from a deal or involvement; to wash one's hands of something. Indicates a deliberate decision to stop participating.
58. 手を焼く てをやく To not know what to do with someone or something; to be at a loss; to have difficulty dealing with a troublesome situation.
59. 適合する てきごうする To conform to; to be suited to; to fit; to comply with. Indicates meeting requirements or standards.