Ready to level up your Japanese? At JLPT N2, you’ll dive into more complex and nuanced Kanji. These characters appear in newspapers, novels, official documents, and everyday formal communication in Japan.
This guide will introduce some important N2 Kanji along with their meanings, readings, and example words. We’ll also share tips to memorize them effectively and use them in real-life contexts.
N2 Kanji
Intermediate Kanji
Upper-Intermediate
📘 Kanji List
- 際 (さい) – Occasion / Side
- 権 (けん) – Right / Authority
- 制 (せい) – System / Control
- 減 (げん) – Decrease
- 増 (ぞう) – Increase
- 率 (りつ) – Ratio / Rate
- 営 (えい) – Manage / Operate
🧠 Tips to Remember
- Read Japanese newspapers, blogs, and novels to see them in use.
- Use spaced repetition systems (Anki, Quizlet) for better recall.
- Break down complex Kanji into radicals for easier memorization.
💬 Example Words
- 国際 (こくさい) – International
- 権利 (けんり) – Right (as in human rights)
- 制度 (せいど) – System
- 減少 (げんしょう) – Decrease
- 増加 (ぞうか) – Increase
- 割合 (わりあい) – Ratio
- 営業 (えいぎょう) – Business Operation
📝 Practice Ideas
- Read one Japanese news article daily and highlight N2 Kanji.
- Write example sentences for each Kanji you learn.
- Watch Japanese dramas or news broadcasts and note Kanji you recognize.
- Review and rewrite Kanji regularly to strengthen memory.
📚 What’s Next?
Note: This guide is designed for upper-intermediate learners aiming to pass the JLPT N2. Consistent daily study is the key to mastering these Kanji.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How many Kanji are in N2?
About 1,000 Kanji are covered at the N2 level.
Q2: Is N2 much harder than N3?
Yes, the vocabulary and Kanji are more advanced, but with a good plan, it’s manageable.
Q3: Do I need to know all Kanji for the test?
Not all, but recognizing and understanding most will greatly improve your score.
Q4: What’s the fastest way to learn N2 Kanji?
Learn them in context, review daily, and practice using them in writing and speech.
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