ひ JLPT N2 Vocabulary

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1. 控え ひかえ A reserve copy; a spare; a backup document or person kept on standby.
2. 否決する ひけつする To reject; to vote down; to defeat a bill or proposal through a formal decision.
3. 非常口 ひじょうぐち Emergency exit; a designated exit for use during fires, earthquakes, or other emergencies.
4. 歪み ひずみ Strain; distortion; warp; a deviation from the original or correct shape, state, or balance.
5. 非正規 ひせいき Irregular; non-regular; typically refers to non-fulltime or non-permanent employment.
6. 人質 ひとじち Hostage; a person seized or held as security for the fulfilment of a demand.
7. 一筋 ひとすじ One line; one strand; one beam; a single thin, elongated stretch of something.
8. 人にからむ ひとにからむ To pick a quarrel with someone; to accost someone aggressively; to pester someone.
9. 人目 ひとめ Public notice; public attention; the eyes of others; public gaze.
10. 独り言 ひとりごと Talking to oneself; soliloquy; monologue; muttering words without addressing anyone.
11. 雛 ひな A young bird; chick; fledgling that has recently hatched.
12. 非難を浴びる ひなんをあびる To come under attack; to face harsh criticism; to be showered with blame or condemnation.
13. ひび ひび A crack; fissure; a narrow break or split in a surface.
14. 標識 ひょうしき A sign; marker; signpost providing information, directions, or warnings.
15. 表明 ひょうめい Declaration; public expression of a position, intention, or opinion.
16. 肥料 ひりょう Fertiliser; manure; compost. A substance added to soil to promote plant growth.
17. 貧血 ひんけつ Anaemia; a condition characterised by a deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin.
18. 貧困層 ひんこんそう The poor; the underclass; the poorest segment of the population.
19. 貧弱 ひんじゃく Poor; meagre; frail; weak and lacking substance or strength.
20. 顰蹙 ひんしゅく Disapproval; scorn; frowning upon someone's behaviour.
21. 頻度 ひんど Frequency; how often something occurs or is repeated.
22. ひいては ひいては By extension; furthermore; and consequently. A formal connective indicating that the preceding point leads to a broader or more significa...
23. 悲観的 ひかんてき Pessimistic; gloomy. Tending to see the worst in things or expect unfavourable outcomes.
24. 日頃 ひごろ Usually; habitually; on a daily basis. Refers to what one ordinarily or regularly does.
25. 久しい ひさしい Long (in the sense of time having passed); it has been a long time. Describes a lengthy elapsed duration.
26. 悲惨 ひさん Tragic; miserable; disastrous; wretched. Describes a situation of terrible suffering or devastation.
27. ひしひし ひしひし Acutely; keenly; deeply. Describes feeling something intensely and unmistakably, as though it presses against you.
28. ひそか ひそか Secret; private; covert; surreptitious. Done quietly without others knowing.
29. 必修 ひっしゅう Required; compulsory; mandatory. Used for subjects or courses that must be taken.
30. 必然 ひつぜん Inevitable; necessary; certain. Something that is bound to happen as a natural or logical consequence.
31. 人柄 ひとがら Personality; character; personal qualities. The inherent nature or disposition of a person.
32. ひところ ひところ Once; at one time; some time ago. Refers to a period in the past that has since changed.
33. 日に日に ひにひに Day by day; with each passing day. Describes a gradual, ongoing change that accumulates over time.
34. ひやひや ひやひや Feeling nervous; on edge; anxious. The sensation of cold-sweat anxiety from watching something risky or dangerous.
35. 平たい ひらたい Flat; level; even. Having a smooth, horizontal surface without bumps or elevation.
36. 平べったい ひらべったい Flat; flattened; squashed flat. A more emphatic and colloquial version of 平たい.
37. 卑劣 ひれつ Mean; despicable; contemptible; cowardly; base. Morally reprehensible behaviour that lacks honour or fairness.
38. 頻繁 ひんぱん Frequent; happening often. Describes events or actions that recur at short intervals.
39. 非正規雇用 ひせいきこよう Irregular employment; non-standard employment. Part-time, contract, or temporary work without full benefits.
40. 控え室 ひかえしつ Waiting room; anteroom; green room. A room where people wait before an event or appointment.
41. 一目惚れ ひとめぼれ Love at first sight. Falling in love the moment you see someone for the first time.
42. 被災 ひさい Suffering from a disaster; being hit by a natural calamity. Falling victim to an earthquake, typhoon, or similar event.
43. 人気のない ひとけのない Deserted; empty of people; desolate. A place where no one is around.
44. 避難 ひなん Taking refuge; evacuation; finding shelter. Fleeing from danger to a safe place.
45. 氷山の一角 ひょうざんのいっかく Tip of the iceberg. A small, visible part of a much larger problem or situation.
46. 否決 ひけつ Rejection; negation; voting down. The formal rejection of a proposal or bill by vote.
47. 披露宴 ひろうえん Reception; banquet; celebration party. A formal gathering to publicly announce and celebrate an event, especially a wedding.
48. 品格 ひんかく Dignity; grace; refinement; quality of character. An elegant bearing or distinguished quality.
49. 日陰 ひかげ Shade; shadow. A place not exposed to direct sunlight.
50. 非常勤 ひじょうきん Part-time work; non-regular employment. A work arrangement that is not full-time or permanent.
51. 日取り ひどり Fixed date; appointed day. A specific date that has been decided or scheduled for an event.
52. 日向 ひなた Sunny place; a spot in the sun. An area that receives direct sunlight.
53. 率いる ひきいる To lead; to spearhead a group; to command troops or an organisation.
54. 引き起こす ひきおこす To cause; to induce; to bring about; to provoke an event or situation, usually negative.
55. ひざまずく ひざまずく To kneel in respect; to genuflect; to go down on one's knees.
56. 潜む ひそむ To lurk; to be hidden; to lie concealed or dormant beneath the surface.
57. 浸す ひたす To soak; to dip; to steep; to immerse something in liquid.
58. 浸る ひたる To be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged. Also to be immersed in an emotion or experience.
59. ひっつける ひっつける To stick; to affix; to attach one thing to another. A colloquial variant of くっつける.
60. 非を認める ひをみとめる To admit fault; to acknowledge that one is wrong. Used when someone accepts responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing.
61. 顰蹙を買う ひんしゅくをかう To invite disapproval; to be frowned upon by others. Describes behaviour that earns the displeasure or disgust of people around you.
62. 匹敵する ひってきする To be a match for; to rival; to be comparable to. Indicates something is equal in quality, strength, or value.