JLPT N2 Grammar & Reading Practice
Complete JLPT N2 grammar list, practice questions, and reading exercises for upper-intermediate Japanese learners.
What is JLPT N2?
JLPT N2 is the upper-intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). It is often required for employment in Japan and demonstrates the ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations and a variety of circumstances. At this level, learners are expected to read materials such as newspaper articles, understand news broadcasts, and follow conversations at near-natural speed.
This page is a complete JLPT N2 study resource: grammar explanations, practice questions, and reading exercises—all in one place.
JLPT N2 Grammar List
This JLPT N2 grammar list contains all grammar points currently available on Nihon GO! World. Each lesson includes grammar explanations, example sentences, English translations, and practice questions. Use this page as a JLPT N2 grammar reference or study guide while preparing for the exam.
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せめてat least
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ざるを得ないhave no choice but to
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ともない・ともなう・ともなってalong with / as
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きりsince ~ (and nothing since then)
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どころじゃないto be in no position to ~, not the time for ~
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しだいas soon as
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つつwhile
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ことにto my ~, ~ to say
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ことかhow ~!, what ~!
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さえ〜ばif only ~, as long as ~
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ようがないthere’s no way to ~
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あげくafter ~, in the end ~
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もんじゃないyou shouldn’t ~
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おそれがあるthere is a risk/danger of ~
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というものではないit’s not that ~
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かねないcould possibly
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にしてはfor ~, considering ~
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ともかくsetting ~ aside
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にわたってover (a period/range) / spanning ~
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てはいられないcan’t stay ~
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とともにtogether with ~ / along with ~ / as ~
JLPT N2 Reading Practice
Reading comprehension is one of the most challenging sections of the JLPT N2 exam. These reading passages are written at N2 level and each one focuses on a specific grammar point, helping you improve vocabulary recognition, grammar in context, and overall reading speed. Each passage includes comprehension questions and a full answer explanation.
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回転寿司ばかりに
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早退した日な以上
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プロジェクトの締め切り前てはいられない
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受験のあまり
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とっくにとうの昔に・ずっと前に
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実写映画についてというものではない
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新しい同僚にしては
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海外赴任ことに(倒置法)
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夢を叶えた日ことか
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理想の暮らしさえ〜ば
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消えたデータようがない
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失敗した起業あげく
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祖母の言葉もんじゃない
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初めての接客だけに
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洋食屋だけあって
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日本語の習得もとで
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祖父の写真とともに
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私の会社をはじめ
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変わる生活ともない・ともなう・ともなって
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転職もとより
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新入社員へのアドバイスものだ
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運動を始めた話つつ
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仕事の進め方上で
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息子の診断残念ながら
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職場の人間関係ながら
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忙しい1週間どころじゃない
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怪しいメールおそれがある
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知らない番号てっきり
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忘れられない失敗まい
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同窓会の帰り道それにしても
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昔の友達きり
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プロジェクト会議ようでは
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新しいプロジェクトからには
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新商品開発AをBとして
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業績報告ことなく
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野外フェスにもかかわらず
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お知らせにつき
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求人を問わず
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急な出張ざるを得ない
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短い旅行せめて
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大きなプロジェクトとてもーない
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久しぶりの映画館ともかく
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次第as soon as
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暴風雨の夜わたって
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ネット詐欺に注意かねない
JLPT N2 Grammar, Reading and Vocabulary Resources
To pass JLPT N2, consistent exposure to grammar in context is more effective than memorising lists alone. Use the grammar lessons above as a reference, work through the reading passages regularly, and supplement with vocabulary study and listening practice.
If certain N2 grammar points feel difficult, reviewing N3 foundations first often helps. New grammar lessons and reading exercises are added to this page on an ongoing basis.