2022/07 JLPT N2 Letters and Vocabulary, Grammar test

This is the reading for 気力, meaning 'willpower' or 'energy'.

This is not a standard reading for 記憶 in this context.

This is the reading for 記録, meaning 'record' or 'document'.

This is the reading for 賢い, meaning 'wise' or 'clever'.

This is an adjective meaning 'amazing' or 'terrible', but not the reading for 偉い.

This is the reading for 鋭い, meaning 'sharp' or 'keen'.

This is an incorrect reading.

This is an incorrect reading.

This is an incorrect reading.

This is the reading for 纏める, meaning 'to gather' or 'to summarize'.

This is the reading for 辞める or 止める, meaning 'to quit' or 'to stop'.

This is the reading for 定める, meaning 'to decide' or 'to establish'.

This is the reading for 惣菜, meaning 'side dish' or 'delicatessen food'.

This is an incorrect reading.

This is the reading for 所在, meaning 'whereabouts' or 'location'.

This is the kanji for 'to leave' or 'to pass away'.

This is the kanji for 'to reach' or 'to arrive at'.

This is the kanji for 'to shine'.

This combination of kanji is incorrect. 睡 means 'sleep'.

This combination of kanji is incorrect.

This combination of kanji is incorrect. 垂 means 'to hang' or 'to droop'.

This kanji combination (じゅうたく) also means 'house' or 'residence', but 住居 is a more general term for a place of living, often used in official contexts like securing accommodation.

This is an incorrect order of kanji.

居住 (きょじゅう) means 'residence' or 'living', but it's often used as a verb (居住する) or in more formal contexts. 住居 is a more direct noun for a dwelling.

This kanji (なぞらえる) means 'to liken to' or 'to imitate'.

This kanji (ととのえる) means 'to arrange' or 'to put in order'.

This kanji (ひかえる) means 'to refrain from' or 'to be in waiting'.

This is an incorrect kanji combination.

This is an incorrect kanji combination.

This is an incorrect kanji combination.

逆 (ぎゃく) means 'reverse' or 'opposite'. 逆分野 is not a common or natural collocation.

副 (ふく) means 'sub-', 'assistant', or 'secondary'. 副分野 is not a common or natural collocation.

裏 (うら) means 'back', 'reverse side', or 'behind'. 裏分野 is not a common or natural collocation.

半 (はん) means 'half'. 半価格 (はんかかく) would mean 'half price', which is possible but 'low price' (低価格) is a more general and common expression for affordable prices.

安 (やす) means 'cheap' or 'safe'. While 安い (やすい) is an adjective for 'cheap', 安価格 is not a standard compound noun. 低価格 is the correct compound.

小 (しょう) means 'small'. 小価格 is not a standard compound noun.

足し (たし) means 'addition' or 'supplement'. It doesn't fit the context of 'having a photo attached'.

載せ (のせ) is the stem of 載せる (のせる), meaning 'to place on' or 'to publish'. While a photo is 'placed on' an ID, 付き is the standard and natural way to express 'with' or 'attached' in this context.

含み (ふくみ) means 'implication' or 'inclusion'. It doesn't fit the context of a photo being physically present on an ID.

授受 (じゅじゅ) means 'giving and receiving'. This does not fit the context of resolving issues.

通話 (つうわ) means 'telephone conversation'. While communication is involved, 'negotiation' is the specific action that leads to improvement in this context.

出願 (しゅつがん) means 'application' or 'petition'. This is not the appropriate term for discussing and resolving internal company issues.

キャンセル (cancel) means 'to cancel'. It does not fit the context of dealing with challenges.

カット (cut) means 'to cut' or 'to reduce'. While one might 'cut' some tasks, it doesn't mean to 'overcome' challenges in general.

ブラッシュ (brush) is typically used in 'ブラッシュアップ' (brush up), meaning 'to refine' or 'to improve'. It doesn't fit the context of overcoming challenges.

縮んで (ちぢんで) is the te-form of 縮む (ちぢむ), meaning 'to shrink' or 'to contract'. This does not apply to performance.

荒れて (あれて) is the te-form of 荒れる (あれる), meaning 'to be rough', 'to be stormy', or 'to be in disarray'. This does not apply to performance.

沈んで (しずんで) is the te-form of 沈む (しずむ), meaning 'to sink' or 'to feel depressed'. This does not apply to performance.

格別に (かくべつに) means 'exceptionally' or 'particularly'. While it implies something special, 'dramatically' (劇的に) better conveys the surprising speed or extent of recovery.

真剣に (しんけんに) means 'seriously' or 'earnestly'. This describes an attitude, not the manner of recovery.

強大に (きょうだいに) means 'powerfully' or 'greatly' (in terms of size/power). This is not typically used to describe recovery.

到達 (とうたつ) means 'arrival' or 'reaching'. It doesn't fit the context of a computer being connected to a network.

付属 (ふぞく) means 'attachment' or 'annex'. It refers to something being included or belonging to something else, not a network connection.

密着 (みっちゃく) means 'close adherence' or 'sticking closely'. It's used for physical closeness or strong ties, not internet connection.

取り払った (とりはらった) is the past tense of 取り払う (とりはらう), meaning 'to remove' or 'to clear away'. This does not fit the context of a deadline.

打ち消した (うちけした) is the past tense of 打ち消す (うちけす), meaning 'to deny' or 'to cancel out'. This does not fit the context of a deadline.

引き離した (ひきはなした) is the past tense of 引き離す (ひきはなす), meaning 'to pull apart' or 'to separate'. This does not fit the context of a deadline.

ごくごく describes the sound of gulping down liquid.

ぎしぎし describes a creaking or squeaking sound, like a floorboard.

じめじめ describes dampness or humidity, or a gloomy atmosphere.

落ちそう (おちそう) means 'about to fall'.

壊しそう (こわしそう) means 'about to break/destroy'.

破りそう (やぶりそう) means 'about to tear/break (a promise)'.

たまに means 'occasionally' or 'rarely', which is the opposite of 再三.

何度か (なんどか) means 'a few times' or 'several times', which is less emphatic than 再三 (repeatedly, many times).

いつも means 'always', which implies continuous action, whereas 再三 implies repeated but not necessarily constant action.

無理 (むり) means 'impossible' or 'unreasonable'.

わがまま means 'selfish' or 'self-indulgent'.

自慢 (じまん) means 'boasting' or 'pride'.

注文 (ちゅうもん) means 'order' (e.g., food order).

予約 (よやく) means 'reservation'.

配送 (はいそう) means 'delivery'.

悲しい (かなしい) means 'sad'.

静かに (しずかに) means 'quietly', which is the opposite of 騒がしい.

楽しい (たのしい) means 'fun' or 'enjoyable'.

温厚 describes a calm and gentle personality. It is not typically used to describe fans, especially those who spend a lot of money chasing someone, which implies passionate or even aggressive behavior, not gentleness.

温厚 is used for personality, not for physical warmth. For a warm coat, 温かい (あたたかい) or 暖かい (あたたかい) would be used.

温厚 is not a physical quality like 'warmth' or 'comfort' that a yukata would provide. It refers to a disposition.

濁る is not used to describe the weather or sky in this way. For a cloudy morning, 曇っていた (くもっていた) would be used.

濁る is not typically used to describe a facial expression becoming unclear or troubled. 表情が曇った (くもった) or 表情が暗くなった (くらくなった) would be more appropriate.

濁る is not used to describe a room becoming dirty. 汚れた (よごれた) or 散らかった (ちらかった) would be used.

世代 is not used to compare age directly. 年齢 (ねんれい: age) or 年 (とし: age) would be used, e.g., 父は年齢より若く見える (My father looks younger than his age).

世代 is not a quality or skill that one lacks for judgment. 経験 (けいけん: experience) or 知識 (ちしき: knowledge) would be more appropriate.

日常世代 is not a valid phrase. 日常生活 (にちじょうせいかつ: daily life) would be the correct term.

普及 is used for widespread adoption of products, ideas, or systems, not for rumors. 噂が広まった (うわさがひろまった: the rumor spread) would be appropriate.

普及 is not used for natural phenomena like snow or typhoons. 台風が来る (たいふうがくる: a typhoon comes) or 台風が発生する (たいふうがはっせいする: a typhoon occurs) would be appropriate.

普及 is not used for the spread of diseases. 風邪が流行した (かぜがりゅうこうした: a cold spread/was prevalent) or 風邪が蔓延した (かぜがまんえんした: a cold spread widely) would be appropriate.

生じる is not typically used for 'living a life'. 送る (おくる: to lead/spend) would be more appropriate, e.g., 楽しい生活を送った (spent a fun life).

生じる can mean 'to be born', but it's more formal and less common than 生まれる (うまれる) for human births. 生まれた (うまれた) would be more natural here.

While 生じる can be used for results, the phrasing '自信を憐れむ心から' (from a heart that pities oneself) is awkward. Also, the sentence structure is a bit unnatural. A more common phrasing would be '自信を失うと、良い結果は生まれない/得られない' (If you lose confidence, good results won't be born/obtained).

を (o) is an object marker and does not fit the context of 'if there is 15 minutes'.

に (ni) indicates a time or location, but it doesn't convey the nuance of 'even just' or 'only' in this context.

が (ga) is a subject marker, but it doesn't fit the nuance of 'even just' or 'only' when combined with 'あれば'.

いまにも (ima nimo) means 'at any moment' or 'about to'. It implies immediacy, which doesn't fit the idea of getting used to something over time.

ようやく (yōyaku) means 'finally' or 'at last', implying a long wait or difficulty before something happens. This doesn't fit the natural process of getting used to something.

いつのまに (itsu no ma ni) means 'before one knows it' or 'unnoticed'. It describes something happening without one realizing, not a future event that will eventually occur.

すら (sura) means 'even'. While it emphasizes 'even washing face', どころか is stronger in showing the degree of impossibility, implying that eating was out of the question.

しか (shika) means 'only' or 'nothing but', always used with a negative verb. It doesn't fit the structure here.

とはいえ (to wa ie) means 'although' or 'even so'. It introduces a concession, which doesn't fit the context of a lack of time for multiple activities.

書けば (kakeba) is the conditional form 'if I write'. It doesn't fit the context of having completed the action.

書いてでも (kaite demo) means 'even if I have to write' or 'by writing'. It implies a strong determination or a last resort, which is too strong for this context.

書いたわりに (kaita wari ni) means 'considering that I wrote it' or 'for having written it'. It implies a comparison, often with a surprising result (e.g., 'it was good for having written it quickly'), which doesn't fit the simple statement of completion.

において (ni oite) means 'in', 'at', or 'on' (a place, time, or field). It indicates a setting or scope, not a cause-and-effect relationship.

にこたえて (ni kotaete) means 'in response to' or 'in answer to'. It implies fulfilling a request or expectation, which doesn't fit the natural development of technology.

にあたって (ni atatte) means 'at the time of' or 'on the occasion of'. It indicates a specific occasion or situation, not a continuous correlation.

うちでも (uchi demo) means 'even while X is the case', which doesn't fit the conditional meaning here.

だけなら (dake nara) means 'if it's only X'. While it implies a limited condition, うちなら more naturally conveys the idea of 'while it's still in this state'.

だけでも (dake demo) means 'even just X'. It emphasizes a minimum, but doesn't fit the conditional 'if it's still small' as well as うちなら.

ようになる (yō ni naru) means 'to come to be able to' or 'to come to do'. It describes a change in state or ability, but not the reason for a subsequent action.

ようにする (yō ni suru) means 'to make sure that' or 'to try to'. It expresses an effort or intention, not a cause.

ようとしても (yō to shitemo) means 'even if one tries to'. It expresses a failed attempt or difficulty, which doesn't fit the context of increased crowding leading to a decision.

伺う (ukagau) is a humble form of 行く (iku) or 聞く (kiku: to ask). It is used by the speaker to humble themselves, not by the staff to refer to the guest's actions.

お参りしたら (omairi shitara) means 'if you visit a shrine/temple'. This is irrelevant to going to a town.

お目にかかる (ome ni kakaru) is a humble form meaning 'to meet'. It is used by the speaker to humble themselves when meeting someone, not for going to a place.

かねない (kanenai) means 'might do' or 'could do' (something undesirable), implying a strong possibility. While it also suggests a negative tendency, がち is more about a general pattern of behavior.

とのことだ (to no koto da) means 'I heard that' or 'it is said that'. It reports information, not a tendency.

に違いない (ni chigainai) means 'must be' or 'I'm sure that'. It expresses strong certainty, not a tendency.

心配しなければならない (shinpai shinakereba naranai) means 'must worry' or 'have to worry', which is the opposite of the intended meaning.

心配しないでもない (shinpai shinai demo nai) means 'it's not that I don't worry' or 'I do worry somewhat'. This implies some level of worry, which contradicts the doctor's reassurance.

心配するわけではない (shinpai suru wake de wa nai) means 'it's not that I worry' or 'it's not the case that I worry'. While it negates worry, 心配することはない is a more direct and common way to say 'no need to worry'.

出してあげる (dashite ageru) means 'to submit for someone else' (doing a favor). This is incorrect as the students are submitting for themselves. ～ことになる (koto ni naru) means 'it has been decided that' or 'it turns out that', but the 'doing a favor' part is wrong.

出してもらうことがある (dashite morau koto ga aru) means 'there are times when I have them submit'. This implies it happens sometimes, but not as a regular rule, which is indicated by '毎回' (every time) and the reason 'そこから気づかされることも多いからだ' (because I often gain new insights from them).

出してあげることがある (dashite ageru koto ga aru) means 'there are times when I submit for them', which is incorrect.

～はず (hazu) means 'it should be' or 'it is expected to be', indicating a strong expectation or certainty. While it's possible, 'みたい' is more natural when reporting something just discovered from a source like a guidebook, implying a new realization rather than a pre-existing strong expectation.

予約しなくてもいい (yoyaku shinakutemo ii) means 'don't have to make a reservation'. This contradicts the context, as B suggests calling to make a reservation.

This also contradicts the context, meaning 'it should be fine without a reservation'.

If '思い出す' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete or awkward. The structure requires 'のは' to connect the memory to the reason.

If 'たびに' were in the `★` position, the sentence would lack the 'のは' structure needed to explain the reason for remembering.

If '高校時代の友人の' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incorrect, as 'のは' is essential for the intended meaning.

If 'タクシーに乗ったら' were in the `★` position, the sentence would lack the crucial reason for the delay (traffic jam).

If 'かえって時間がかかり' were in the `★` position, the sentence would state the result before the cause, making the flow unnatural.

If '急ごうと思って' were in the `★` position, the sentence would lack the specific action taken (taking a taxi) and the reason for the delay.

If '悩んだのだが' were in the `★` position, the sentence would lack the strong insistence that led to the decision to accept.

If 'と言われて' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete without a preceding phrase like 'どうしても'.

If '苦手なので' were in the `★` position, the sentence would state the reason for hesitation, but not the reason for ultimately accepting the request.

If '政治家としての' were in the `★` position, the sentence would lack the 'うえで' structure needed to express 'after considering'.

If '発言しなければならなかった' were in the `★` position, the sentence would be grammatically incomplete and lack the preceding conditions for speaking.

If '自分の立場をよく考えた' were in the `★` position, the sentence would lack the 'うえで' to connect the consideration to the act of speaking.

If '規則正しい生活を' were in the `★` position, the sentence would lack the reason for the difficulty in returning to a regular lifestyle.

If '戻そうとしても' were in the `★` position, the sentence would lack the consequence of trying to return to a regular lifestyle (it being difficult).

If '普段から意識することが' were in the `★` position, the sentence would state the importance of being mindful, but not the reason why it's difficult to recover once habits are disrupted.

問題だろう (probably a problem) expresses conjecture, which is less direct than stating the topic.

問題とのことだ (it is said to be a problem) reports hearsay, which is not appropriate for introducing the topic of the article.

問題ではないか (isn't it a problem?) is a rhetorical question, which doesn't fit the declarative tone of introducing the subject matter.

つくられているにすぎない (is merely being made) implies that it's nothing special, which contradicts the introduction of a 'new type' and the detailed explanation of its advanced features.

つくられているに違いない (must be being made) expresses strong certainty, but the context is introducing a new development, not making a deduction.

つくられているといってもよい (it can be said that it is being made) is a softer statement, but it doesn't set up the subsequent explanation of the 'fully automatic' nature as well as option 4.

駐車場 (parking lot) is too general; it doesn't specify the new type being discussed.

ある駐車場 (a certain parking lot) is vague and doesn't clearly refer to the specific type of parking lot that was just explained.

そこの駐車場 (that parking lot there) implies a specific, physically present parking lot, which is not the general discussion of the new type.

しても (shitemo) means 'even if one does', which expresses a concession and doesn't fit the purpose-driven context.

なったように (natta yō ni) means 'as it became' or 'as if it became', which describes a state or manner, not a purpose.

なってはじめて (natte hajimete) means 'only after it became', implying that something became possible only after a certain state was reached, which doesn't fit the proactive goal of making the city better.