N2 Kanji Flashcards

What is the reading of 判断?

Answer: はんだん

判断 (はんだん) means 'judgment/decision' and is a core N2 word used in both written and spoken Japanese.

Which compound word uses the kanji 望?

Answer: 希望

希望 (きぼう) means 'hope/wish' and directly uses 望, which carries the meaning of 'hope/desire.'

In 増加, what does 増 mean?

Answer: 増える

増 (ふ.える / ぞう) means 'to increase,' forming 増加 (increase) together with 加 (add).

What does 残念 mean?

Answer: 残念ながら（惜しい・悲しい）

残念 (ざんねん) expresses regret, disappointment, or 'what a shame'—a very common emotional expression.

Choose the correct reading of 感謝.

Answer: かんしゃ

感謝 (かんしゃ) means 'gratitude/thanks' and is used in formal thanks such as 感謝します.

Which kanji means 'law' or 'rule' as used in 法律?

Answer: 律

律 (りつ) in 法律 means 'law/regulation,' and the word 法律 (ほうりつ) means 'law' in a legal sense.

What is the kun-yomi reading of 失?

Answer: うしなう

失 (うしな.う / しつ) means 'to lose/miss,' with kun-yomi うしなう used in sentences like チャンスを失う.