All the vocabulary, kanji, and grammar you need to pass N2 — in one book. It's a PDF, so you can download it right now and start studying.
The JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) is the most widely recognized Japanese language test in the world. It has 5 levels, from N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced). The test is held twice a year (July and December) in many countries.
| Level | Difficulty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N5 | Beginner | Basic Japanese — hiragana, katakana, simple kanji, everyday phrases |
| N4 | Elementary | Basic grammar and vocabulary for everyday situations |
| N3 | Intermediate | Japanese used in everyday situations to a fair degree |
| N2This book! | Upper-Intermediate | Japanese in a broader range of situations, close to natural |
| N1 | Advanced | Japanese in a broad range of situations — near-native level |
〜一方で, 〜に対して, 〜反面 — you can't tell similar grammar patterns apart...
〜にもかかわらず, 〜にしても, 〜としても — too many formal expressions to keep straight...
You struggle to remember expressions used in business and formal settings...
Abstract kanji like 概, 般, 況, 環, 境 are really hard to memorize...
You want to read newspapers and news in Japanese, but they're still too difficult...
150 vocabulary words, 120 kanji, 40 grammar patterns, plus particles, conjunctions, a full verb conjugation chart, and a pre-test checklist. No need to buy multiple textbooks.
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Focused explanations on the trickiest N2 points. Riko-sensei clearly explains the differences between similar expressions like 〜一方で vs 〜反面, 〜にもかかわらず vs 〜にしても, and 〜に基づいて vs 〜をもとに.
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Everything you need for N2 — organized and easy to study
150 words
40 verbs, 15 i-adjectives, 15 na-adjectives, 60 nouns, 20 adverbs. Covers business, society, and abstract themes
120 characters
Focused on abstract, society, and business themes. With on'yomi, kun'yomi, and common words
40 patterns
〜一方で / 〜に対して / 〜にもかかわらず / 〜に基づいて / 〜を通じて and more
Included
にしても, にせよ, にかけて, にわたって / その反面, それにもかかわらず, とはいえ
Fully covered
Potential, passive, causative, volitional, conditional, imperative + causative-passive (all 3 groups)
Included
Vocabulary, kanji, grammar, reading, listening — your final check before the exam
N2 is the level where you master 'social Japanese'! Once you clear this level, you'll be able to confidently read newspapers and business emails. Let's do this together!
— Riko-sensei / Moshi Moshi JAPANESE
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