Complete JLPT N2 word list with all 6,000 words, including business, academic, and formal vocabulary for upper-intermediate learners preparing for complex texts and professional settings.
| Kanji | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 経済 | keizai | economy |
| 市場 | shijou | market |
| 投資 | toushi | investment |
| 文化 | bunka | culture |
| 科学 | kagaku | science |
| 技術 | gijutsu | technology |
| 観点 | kanten | viewpoint |
| 影響 | eikyou | influence |
| 原因 | genin | reason, cause |
| 方法 | houhou | method |
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All 6,000 JLPT N2 vocabulary words with kanji, furigana, and romaji for upper-intermediate Japanese.
Business, academic, and formal vocabulary with kanji readings and romaji for professional use.
Complex kanji compounds with furigana and romaji to help you read newspapers, novels, and business documents.
JLPT N2 covers approximately 6,000 vocabulary words. These include business, academic, and formal terms needed to understand complex texts, newspapers, and professional communication in Japanese.
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With consistent daily study using spaced repetition, most learners need 6-12 months to master JLPT N2 vocabulary, studying 60-90 minutes per day. Prior knowledge of N3 vocabulary is recommended.
JLPT N2 builds on N3 by adding approximately 3,000 more words focused on business, academic, and abstract topics. N2 vocabulary allows you to read newspapers, understand TV news, and handle professional communication in Japanese.

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