JLPT N2 · Upper Intermediate

JLPT N2 Japanese — Vocabulary, Characters, Grammar & Reading

JLPT N2 is the professional baseline — required for most jobs in Japan and many universities. Master the full N2 vocabulary, kanji, and grammar with AI-powered explanations.

Vocabulary

~6,000 words

字Characters

~1,000 kanji

Grammar

~200 grammar points

Est. time

1,200–2,000 hours

What you'll learn at JLPT N2

All ~6,000 N2 vocabulary words (cumulative)

All ~1,000 N2 kanji

Advanced grammar patterns (formal expressions, nuance modifiers)

Reading newspapers, technical articles, and full novels

Example JLPT N2 phrases

けいざいの じょうきょうに よっては へんこうも ありえる。

Depending on the economic situation, changes are possible.

Study tools inside InputDojo

JLPT N2 Vocabulary

Browse and mark known every word in the official JLPT N2 list. Filter by what you've seen in real content.

JLPT N2 Kanji

Every required character at this level with readings, meanings, and spaced repetition.

JLPT N2 Grammar

Every grammar pattern with AI-powered explanations, examples, and three quiz types.

Read native content

Import any Japanese article, YouTube video, or book. One-tap word lookup and save vocab in context.

Frequently asked questions

Is N2 enough for a job in Japan?+

Yes — N2 is the standard requirement for most professional roles. Some specialized fields (translation, journalism, law) require N1.

How is N2 different from N1?+

N1 doubles the grammar nuances and adds literary and archaic expressions. N2 covers ~95% of practical daily and professional Japanese.

Other JLPT levels

JLPT N5JLPT N4JLPT N3JLPT N1

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