The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is a widely recognized standardized test designed to evaluate the proficiency of non-native Japanese speakers. The test is divided into five levels, with N2 being the intermediate level. One of the key components of the JLPT N2 exam is the kanji section, which tests a candidate's ability to read and understand 1,000 kanji characters. In this paper, we will provide a comprehensive list of kanji characters that are commonly tested in the JLPT N2 exam.
Unlike lower levels that focus on concrete objects, N2 kanji often represent abstract concepts, politics, and formal systems. トウ (tou) なかま (nakama) Party, faction, clique 協 キョウ (kyou) Cooperation, collaboration 領 リョウ (ryou) Jurisdiction, territory, fief 減 ゲン (gen) へ.る (he.ru) Dwindle, decrease, reduce 再 サイ (sai), サ (sa) ふたた.び (futata.bi) Again, twice, second time 設 セツ (setsu) もう.ける (mou.keru) Establishment, provision 改 カイ (kai) あらた.める (arata.meru) Reformation, change, renew 査 Investigate, inspect 税 ゼイ (zei) 防 ボウ (bou) ふせ.ぐ (fuse.gu) Ward off, defend, protect Study Strategies for N2 Kanji Mastery jlpt n2 kanji list