JLPT Test N2 2021/12

The passage mentions preventing unpleasant odors from '落ち葉や枯れ木が腐ったとき' (when fallen leaves and dead trees rot), not '人間の持つ嫌なにおい' (unpleasant odors that humans have).

The passage states the substance eliminates odors 'when fallen leaves and dead trees rot', not that it 'makes them less likely to rot'.

The passage says it eliminates unpleasant odors that *arise* from rotting leaves/trees, not odors that trees *originally* have.

The email says 'ポスターは、ホームページの指示にしたがって問題なく作成できていると思います。' (I believe the poster has been created without problems according to the website's instructions), indicating no need for confirmation.

The email requests submission by mail due to work schedule, not permission for late submission.

The email requests submission by mail because the sender cannot visit during weekday opening hours, implying they cannot submit on weekdays, not specifically asking to submit on holidays.

The passage describes the site as providing information and comparison, not as a platform for direct purchase from manufacturers.

The passage mentions '家電製品からホテルまで' (from home appliances to hotels) and '環境のことを考えた' (considering the environment), but not specifically that it contains information for '高齢者が使いやすい' (easy for the elderly to use).

The passage states that 'メーカー側が年 4 回、情報を書き換える仕組みとなっており' (manufacturers update information four times a year), not environmental organizations, and it's about considering the latest models, not directly 'choosing the latest model' from the site.

The document announces a change in *who* orders and manages, not a change in *which company* supplies the office supplies.

The document mentions '改めて説明会を行う予定です' (an explanation meeting will be held again), but the primary purpose of *this* document is to announce the change itself, not to inform about the date and time of the meeting.

The document states the change is '事務作業を簡略化するため' (to simplify office work), implying the previous method was inefficient, but the main purpose is to announce the *change*, not to point out problems with the old method.

The passage mentions that '人材の育成には時間がかかる' (talent development takes time), but it doesn't say that unfair evaluation prevents short-term development.

The passage states that organizations '躍起になり、優秀な人材の獲得に' (become desperate to acquire excellent talent), implying they *try* to acquire it, but the consequence of unfair evaluation is decline, not necessarily inability to acquire talent.

The passage discusses the decline of the organization's vitality, not a decrease in interest *in* the organization.

T男's initial reluctance is due to his perceived lack of good points, not shyness about writing his own good points. The shyness comes later when reading what others wrote about him.

T男's statement is about himself, not about the difficulty of finding good points in others.

While the class had just changed, T男's specific reason for not wanting to participate was his self-perception, not a general lack of understanding about his friends.

The instruction was to write about *everyone's* good points, not just friends who have good points.

The instruction was to write about *each person's* good points on a paper with *everyone's* names, not to write everyone's names and good points on a paper given by the teacher.

The instruction was to write about *each person's* good points, not just about friends who have good points.

While helping T男 gain confidence was a secondary benefit, the primary purpose was for *everyone* in the class to understand and appreciate each other.

The goal was to find and write strengths, not necessarily to speak about them in front of the class.

The purpose was to find *others'* good points, which would then help them recognize their *own* good points and build confidence, not primarily to realize their own shortcomings.

The passage suggests it's about conforming to an expectation, not necessarily about wanting to appear experienced.

The passage doesn't mention a fear of being seen as unsuitable for the job, but rather a belief that a certain voice is required.

The passage implies a lack of individuality, not a clearer image of the job.

While it might affect human connections, the direct consequence highlighted is the abandonment of individuality and responsibility, not necessarily the complete loss of connections.

The passage discusses the abandonment of individuality and responsibility, not a loss of trust from others.

The passage implies a lack of authenticity and individuality, not a loss of confidence in one's work.

While moving unused items is part of the process, the core reason for feeling it's 'useless' is the inability to utilize them within his remaining lifespan, not just the act of moving them.

The passage doesn't mention that organizing takes up valuable life time as the reason for the feeling of 'uselessness'.

The author states he was surprised by the *amount* of things, implying many were unused, but the reason for calling it 'useless' is the inability to use them all in his remaining life, not just that they are unused.

'世の中' (the world) is where things are returned, not what is enjoyed.

'ものの貸し借り' (lending and borrowing things) is not the focus; the focus is on the temporary possession of things.

'わずかな人生の時間' (limited time in life) is the duration during which one can enjoy things, not the 'things' themselves.

The philosophy states that things are *borrowed* and will eventually be *returned* to the world, not that they *must be returned* while alive.

The philosophy emphasizes that things are borrowed and cannot be taken after death, not simply that they disappear.

The philosophy is about the nature of ownership as temporary borrowing, not a recommendation to borrow instead of own.

The notice prohibits spreading out *their own* textbooks and reference books, not specifically putting textbooks *on top of library books*.

The notice does not prohibit junior high and high school students from using the reading room entirely, but rather prohibits specific study behaviors within it.

The notice prohibits studying with *their own* books, not using library books for homework. In fact, using library books for study is implied to be acceptable.

Text A is a notice prohibiting certain behavior, not an expression of hope for future user behavior.

Text A mentions that studying with personal books is a nuisance to other users, but it does not specifically state that talking during study is the problem.

Text B hopes the library will consider allowing students to study there, but it does not specifically request that the library stock exam preparation books.

The passage describes the offline state as not incorporating new things, not specifically about not wanting to interact with others.

The analogy is between human states and computer states, but the human 'offline state' is not about computer usage.

The passage states that in the offline state, one *doesn't* incorporate many new things, implying a lack of seeking new things, not that they only seek them in daily life.

The passage explicitly states: '単に「こいつらは変だ」とか「おかしい」と思うのではなく' (rather than simply thinking 'these people are strange' or 'odd'), indicating one should not criticize.

Traveling makes one question their own ways, not necessarily confirm that their ways are suitable.

Traveling creates an *opportunity* to question daily routines, but it doesn't guarantee solving all daily life questions.

While travel can broaden knowledge, the author's main point is about self-reflection and reconsidering one's life, not primarily about expanding knowledge.

The passage mentions being thrown into a 'non-daily' environment, but the purpose of travel is to gain new perspectives and reflect, not merely to forget busy daily life.

The passage suggests travel can lead to reconsidering one's life, but it doesn't claim that traveling *a lot* will *change* one's life, rather it provides the means for self-reflection.

リーさん is a non-member (非会員) and thus not eligible for the service.

川口さん is an general member (一般会員) but their shopping total (2,546円) is below the required 3,000円 for general members.

ハリスさん's address (北区千京町1丁目) is outside the specified delivery area (北区千京町 3 丁目〜6 丁目).

While only room temperature items can be sent, the reception time '午前10時から午後4時まで' (10 AM to 4 PM) only allows for same-day delivery, not next-day morning delivery.

Frozen items (冷凍の商品) are explicitly excluded from the delivery service.

Frozen items (冷凍の商品) are explicitly excluded from the delivery service.