し JLPT N2 Vocabulary

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  1. 飼育 しいく Breeding; rearing; raising and caring for animals.
  2. シーン シーン Scene; a particular part of a movie, play, or situation.
  3. 潮が引く しおがひく The tide goes out; the tide ebbs; used figuratively for things fading away.
  4. 紫外線 しがいせん Ultraviolet rays; UV radiation. Commonly discussed in relation to sun protection and skincare.
  5. 仕切り役 しきりやく Leader; organiser; the person who takes charge and manages proceedings.
  6. 試行錯誤 しこうさくご Trial and error. The process of learning through repeated attempts and mistakes.
  7. 施行する しこうする To enforce; to put into effect; to implement a law or regulation.
  8. 示唆する しさする To suggest; to imply; to hint at something without stating it directly.
  9. 視察 しさつ Inspection; observation tour; on-site visit to examine conditions.
  10. 資産運用 しさんうんよう Asset management; investing and managing financial assets to grow wealth.
  11. 資産家 しさんか Wealthy person; person of means; someone who possesses significant assets.
  12. 思春期 ししゅんき Puberty; adolescence. The developmental period between childhood and adulthood.
  13. 自然淘汰 しぜんとうた Natural selection; the process by which the unfit are naturally eliminated.
  14. 下請けする したうけする To subcontract; to take on work outsourced from a larger company.
  15. 下地 したじ Groundwork; foundation; base; underlying preparation.
  16. 視聴する しちょうする To watch and listen; to view a broadcast or programme.
  17. 質疑応答 しつぎおうとう Question-and-answer session; formal exchange of questions and responses.
  18. 質疑する しつぎする To question; to interrogate; to pose questions in a formal setting.
  19. 失言 しつげん Verbal gaffe; slip of the tongue; an inappropriate or careless remark.
  20. 執行する しっこうする To execute; to carry out; to enforce a legal decision or sentence.
  21. 湿疹 しっしん Eczema; rash. A general medical term for inflammatory skin conditions causing redness, itching, or blistering.
  22. 品数 しなかず Variety of goods; number of items or dishes. Refers to how many different kinds of products or items are available.
  23. シナリオ しなりお Script; screenplay; scenario. A written text for a film, drama, or a projected sequence of events.
  24. 指標 しひょう Index; indicator; benchmark. A numerical or qualitative measure used to evaluate status or progress.
  25. 司法 しほう Judiciary; administration of justice. The branch of government responsible for interpreting and applying laws.
  26. 始末する しまつする To dispose of; to deal with; to settle. Euphemistically, to kill or eliminate someone.
  27. 使命 しめい Mission; duty; calling. A task or purpose one is entrusted with or feels compelled to fulfil.
  28. 車窓 しゃそう Train window; car window. The window of a vehicle, especially a train, through which scenery is viewed.
  29. 斜面 しゃめん Slope; incline; slanting surface. A surface that is tilted at an angle from the horizontal.
  30. 集計する しゅうけいする To tally; to total up; to compile figures. To aggregate data or numbers into a summary.
  31. 収縮 しゅうしゅく Contraction; shrinkage; constriction. The process of becoming smaller or tighter.
  32. 収納 しゅうのう Storage; putting away; stowing. The act of storing or organising items in a designated space.
  33. 主観 しゅかん Subjectivity; personal viewpoint. One's own perspective or opinion as opposed to objective fact.
  34. 祝辞 しゅくじ Congratulatory address; congratulatory speech. A formal speech given to celebrate an occasion.
  35. 縮小 しゅくしょう Reduction; scaling down; shrinkage. The act of making something smaller in size, scope, or scale.
  36. 縮小コピー しゅくしょうこぴー Reduced copy; scaled-down photocopy. A copy made at a smaller size than the original.
  37. 取材する しゅざいする To gather information; to cover a story; to interview. To collect material for reporting or writing.
  38. 趣旨 しゅし Gist; purpose; point; purport. The main meaning or intention behind a statement, plan, or action.
  39. 主体 しゅたい Main body; core; agent; subject. The central entity that drives or constitutes something.
  40. 主題 しゅだい Subject; theme; motif. The central topic or main idea of a work, discussion, or piece of music.
  41. 出演する しゅつえんする To appear; to perform. To participate as a performer in a show, film, broadcast, or event.
  42. 出題する しゅつだいする To set questions; to pose a problem or question on an exam or quiz.
  43. 出力 しゅつりょく Output; power output. Used for electrical, mechanical, or data output.
  44. 主導 しゅどう Leadership; initiative; taking the lead in guiding or directing something.
  45. 主導権 しゅどうけん Hegemony; leadership; initiative; the right or power to lead.
  46. 首都圏 しゅとけん Greater Tokyo Metropolitan area; the capital region.
  47. 主任 しゅにん Person in charge; senior staff member; chief; head of a section.
  48. 首脳 しゅのう Head; leader; top figure. Used for the highest-ranking leaders of states or organisations.
  49. 手法 しゅほう Technique; method; approach to doing something.
  50. 承諾する しょうだくする To accept; to consent; to give approval or agreement to a request.
  51. 象徴する しょうちょうする To symbolise; to represent something abstract through a concrete image or object.
  52. 焦点 しょうてん Focus; focal point. Both the optical term and the figurative centre of attention.
  53. 賞与 しょうよ Bonus; a monetary reward given in addition to regular salary.
  54. 勝利する しょうりする To win; to achieve victory in a competition, battle, or contest.
  55. 植民地 しょくみんち Colony; a territory under the political control of another country.
  56. 職務 しょくむ Professional duties; official responsibilities associated with a position.
  57. 所属する しょぞくする To belong to; to be affiliated with an organisation or group.
  58. 処置する しょちする To treat; to take measures; to deal with a situation or injury.
  59. 処罰する しょばつする To punish; to penalise; to impose a penalty on someone for wrongdoing.
  60. 初版 しょはん First edition; the original published version of a book or work.
  61. 処分 しょぶん Disposal; throwing away; disciplinary action; dealing with something decisively.
  62. 処方する しょほうする To prescribe medication or treatment; to write a prescription.
  63. 処方箋 しょほうせん Prescription; a written order from a doctor for medicine.
  64. 庶民 しょみん Common people; ordinary people; the general public; the masses.
  65. 所有する しょゆうする To own; to possess; to have legal ownership of property or assets.
  66. 侵害する しんがいする To violate; to infringe upon; to encroach on someone's rights or territory.
  67. 新規採用 しんきさいよう New hiring; recruitment of new employees; fresh employment.
  68. 審査 しんさ Examination; screening; review; judging; inspection of applications or entries.
  69. 審査員 しんさいん Judge; examiner; reviewer; member of a judging panel.
  70. 信者 しんじゃ Believer; follower; devotee; adherent of a religion or cause.
  71. 伸縮 しんしゅく Expansion and contraction; elasticity; stretching and shrinking; flexibility.
  72. 真髄 しんずい Essence; quintessence; true spirit; the heart and soul of something.
  73. 申請する しんせいする To apply for; to file an application; to submit a formal request.
  74. 心臓発作 しんぞうほっさ Heart attack; cardiac arrest; a sudden failure of heart function.
  75. 浸透する しんとうする To penetrate; to permeate; to soak in. Used for both liquids seeping into materials and ideas spreading through society.
  76. 振動する しんどうする To vibrate; to oscillate. Describes repeated back-and-forth movement.
  77. 新婦 しんぷ Bride; the woman getting married. A formal term used primarily in wedding ceremonies.
  78. 辛抱 しんぼう Patience; endurance; perseverance. The ability to bear hardship without complaint.
  79. 新約聖書 しんやくせいしょ New Testament; the second major division of the Christian Bible.
  80. 侵略する しんりゃくする To invade; to commit aggression against another country or territory.
  81. 進路 しんろ Route; course; path. Also used figuratively for one's future career or educational direction.
  82. 新郎 しんろう Bridegroom; groom. A formal term for the man getting married.
  83. 仕事柄 しごとがら Due to the nature of one's work; because of one's profession.
  84. 始終 しじゅう Continuously; constantly; all the time; from beginning to end.
  85. 次第に しだいに Gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit.
  86. 質素 しっそ Simple; plain; modest; frugal. Describes an unpretentious lifestyle or appearance.
  87. しばし しばし For a short while; for a brief moment; briefly. A literary word for a brief period of time.
  88. 資本主義 しほんしゅぎ Capitalism. An economic system based on private ownership and free-market competition.
  89. 社会主義 しゃかいしゅぎ Socialism. A political and economic system advocating collective ownership and social equality.
  90. 醜悪 しゅうあく Ugly; hideous; repulsive; disgraceful. Describes extreme ugliness in appearance or character.
  91. 主体的 しゅたいてき Proactive; autonomous; self-directed; taking the initiative independently.
  92. 守備 しゅび Defence; guarding. Protecting against attack, especially in sports or military contexts.
  93. 主役 しゅやく Leading role; protagonist; star of the show. The main character or central figure.
  94. 旬 しゅん In season; peak season. The best time of year for particular foods, or the prime period for something.
  95. 省エネルギー しょうエネルギー Energy conservation; energy-saving. Refers to the practice of reducing energy consumption through efficient use.
  96. 象徴的 しょうちょうてき Symbolic; symbolical. Describing something that represents or embodies a larger idea or concept.
  97. 初期 しょき Early days; early stages; initial period; beginning phase of something.
  98. しょっちゅう しょっちゅう Always; all the time; constantly; frequently. Emphasises habitual repetition, often with a nuance of excess.
  99. 所定 しょてい Prescribed; designated; appointed; fixed. Referring to something officially decided or established in advance.
  100. 四六時中 しろくじちゅう Around the clock; day and night; all the time; twenty-four hours a day.
  101. 真摯 しんし Sincere; earnest; serious. Describing a deeply genuine and wholehearted attitude or approach.
  102. 新卒 しんそつ New graduate; recent graduate. A person who has just graduated or is about to graduate from school.
  103. 親密 しんみつ Intimate; close; friendly. Describing a deep, warm relationship between people.
  104. 仕入れ しいれ Purchasing; procurement; stocking. Buying goods or materials for resale or business use.
  105. 資産 しさん Assets; property; fortune. Things of economic value owned by a person, company, or entity.
  106. 車両 しゃりょう Vehicle; railway car; rolling stock. A wheeled vehicle, especially a train car or carriage.
  107. 収益 しゅうえき Earnings; revenue; proceeds. Income generated from business activities or investments.
  108. 就業規則 しゅうぎょうきそく Work regulations; rules of employment. The formal set of company rules governing working conditions.
  109. 修業する しゅうぎょうする To apprentice; to train under a master; to pursue disciplined study or practice in a craft.
  110. 就業する しゅうぎょうする To work; to be employed; to engage in work. Refers to the state or act of being in employment.
  111. 証券 しょうけん Securities; bonds; certificates. Financial instruments that represent ownership or a claim on assets.
  112. 昇進 しょうしん Promotion; advancement in rank. Moving up to a higher position within an organisation.
  113. 所得 しょとく Income; earnings. The total amount of money earned, especially as used in tax and economic contexts.
  114. 死語 しご Dead language; extinct language. Also refers to words or expressions that have fallen out of common use.
  115. 釈明 しゃくめい Explanation; vindication. A formal statement clarifying or defending one's actions or position.
  116. 謝罪 しゃざい Apology. A formal expression of regret or remorse for wrongdoing.
  117. 証言する しょうげんする To testify; to bear witness. To give a formal statement, especially in a legal or investigative context.
  118. 消息 しょうそく News (from someone); letter; contact. Information about someone's current situation or whereabouts.
  119. 書評 しょひょう Book review. A critical evaluation or commentary on a published book.
  120. 新聞の書評欄 しんぶんのしょひょうらん Book review column in a newspaper. The dedicated section of a newspaper featuring book reviews.
  121. 子音 しいん Consonant. A speech sound produced by partially or fully obstructing airflow, as opposed to a vowel.
  122. 痺れ しびれ Numbness; pins and needles. The tingling or loss of sensation in a limb, typically from poor circulation or sustained pressure.
  123. 主食 しゅしょく Staple food. The primary grain or carbohydrate that forms the base of a diet.
  124. 出生率 しゅっしょうりつ Birth rate. The ratio of live births to the total population in a given area and time period.
  125. 賞味期限 しょうみきげん Best-before date; expiry date. The date printed on food packaging indicating when the product is at its best quality.
  126. 賞味する しょうみする To relish; to savour. To eat or drink something with full appreciation of its flavour and quality.
  127. 新規開店 しんきかいてん Grand opening; opening of a new store. The event or act of a brand-new business establishment opening its doors for the first time.
  128. 親善 しんぜん Goodwill; friendship; amity. Friendly relations, especially between groups, organisations, or nations.
  129. 親族 しんぞく Relative; relation; kin. Family members connected by blood or marriage.
  130. 嫉妬 しっと Jealousy; envy. A painful feeling triggered by another's advantages or romantic rivals.
  131. 嫉妬心 しっとしん Jealous feelings; feeling of envy. The inner emotional experience of jealousy.
  132. 執着 しゅうちゃく Attachment; obsession; fixation. A persistent clinging to something, often to an unhealthy degree.
  133. 職人気質 しょくにんかたぎ Artisan spirit; craftsman temperament. The pride, dedication, and perfectionism characteristic of skilled artisans.
  134. 心境 しんきょう State of mind; mental state. One's inner psychological condition or frame of mind at a given moment.
  135. 心情 しんじょう Sentiment; feelings; one's heart. The emotional state or inner feelings of a person.
  136. 衆議院 しゅうぎいん House of Representatives. The lower house of Japan's bicameral National Diet (parliament).
  137. 小児科 しょうにか Paediatrics; paediatric department. The branch of medicine that deals with children's health.
  138. 診療時間 しんりょうじかん Consultation hours; surgery hours. The times during which a clinic or hospital sees patients.
  139. 診療する しんりょうする To examine and treat; to see a patient. To provide medical consultation and care.
  140. 植生 しょくせい Vegetation; plant life. The plants that grow in a particular area or region.
  141. 死刑 しけい Death penalty; capital punishment. The most severe criminal punishment, involving execution of the convicted person.
  142. 施策 しさく Policy; measure; initiative. A plan or course of action adopted by a government or organisation.
  143. 釈放 しゃくほう Release; liberation; setting free. The act of freeing a person from custody or imprisonment.
  144. 処罰 しょばつ Punishment; penalty; penalisation. The act of imposing a penalty on someone for a crime or wrongdoing.
  145. 審議 しんぎ Deliberation; discussion; consideration. The formal examination and discussion of a matter, especially in parliament.
  146. 自然科学 しぜんかがく Natural science. The branch of knowledge dealing with the physical world, including physics, chemistry, and biology.
  147. 周波数 しゅうはすう Frequency. The number of cycles of a wave per unit of time, measured in hertz.
  148. 進化 しんか Evolution. The gradual development and change of organisms or systems over time.
  149. 新陳代謝 しんちんたいしゃ Metabolism; renewal; replacement. The process by which cells and tissues are renewed in the body.
  150. 失神する しっしんする To faint; to lose consciousness; to swoon. A sudden, temporary loss of awareness.
  151. 失礼に当たる しつれいにあたる To be rude; to constitute rudeness; to be considered impolite.
  152. 習俗 しゅうぞく Manners and customs; folkways; social practices. Traditional customs and ways of life.
  153. 出社する しゅっしゃする To go to work; to come to the office. To report to one's workplace.
  154. 信仰心 しんこうしん Piety; religious faith; devotion. A deep and sincere belief in a religion or spiritual practice.
  155. 神聖な しんせいな Holy; sacred; divine. Describing something regarded with reverence or spiritual significance.
  156. 信念 しんねん Belief; faith; conviction. A firmly held personal principle or belief that guides one's actions.
  157. 瞬時 しゅんじ Instant; moment; split second. An extremely brief period of time.
  158. 進呈する しんていする To present; to give as a gift. A formal expression used when offering something to someone of higher status.
  159. 進展 しんてん Progress; development. Used to describe meaningful forward movement or advancement in situations, negotiations, or projects.
  160. 仕上げる しあげる To finish up; to complete; to polish off. To bring something to a final, polished state.
  161. 強いる しいる To force; to compel; to coerce. To make someone do something against their will.
  162. 仕入れる しいれる To stock up on; to purchase; to procure goods. Used primarily in business for buying inventory or materials.
  163. 仕切る しきる To partition; to divide; to mark off. Also means to take charge of or manage an event or situation.
  164. しくじる しくじる To fail; to blunder; to mess up. To make a mistake that leads to an unsuccessful outcome.
  165. 仕組む しくむ To devise; to plan; to set up; to plot. To arrange something behind the scenes, often with strategic intent.
  166. 慕う したう To yearn for; to adore; to look up to with affection. A deep emotional longing or admiration for someone.
  167. 親しむ したしむ To become familiar with; to befriend; to grow fond of. To develop a close, comfortable relationship with someone or something.
  168. 下回る したまわる To fall below; to be less than; to be lower than. Used for figures, statistics, or expectations that come in under a certain level.
  169. 舌を巻く したをまく To be astonished; to be amazed; to be deeply impressed. An expression of overwhelming admiration.
  170. 凌ぐ しのぐ To endure; to weather; to stave off. Also means to surpass or outdo.
  171. 染みる しみる To soak in; to permeate; to pierce; to sting. Describes something penetrating deeply, either physically or emotionally.
  172. 主導権を握る しゅどうけんをにぎる To seize the initiative; to take the lead; to gain control. Describes taking command of a situation or process.
  173. 称する しょうする To call; to name; to style oneself as. To designate or refer to something by a particular name or title.
  174. 記す しるす To write down; to note; to record; to jot down. To put something into written form for reference or posterity.
  175. 仕返しする しかえしする To take revenge; to retaliate; to get back at someone. Implies a deliberate act of payback.
  176. 遮断する しゃだんする To cut off; to block; to intercept; to shut out. Describes completely stopping the flow or passage of something.