Marugoto Master N2

Marugoto Master N2 — JLPT N2 grammar & reading comprehension (45 lessons with vocabulary, grammar points, and reading practice).

JLPT levels: N2

Who this course is for

This course is designed for self-learners preparing JLPT N2 with structured lessons and guided practice. Study at your own pace with free previews and interactive quizzes on Minna Nihongo.

What you will learn

Work through 45 published lessons covering vocabulary, kanji recognition, reading practice, and exam-style review for JLPT N2. Each lesson links to focused exercises so you can reinforce what you study immediately.

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1: Eating Lunch Alone — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 1: 14 vocabulary entries, 1 grammar point, and a short reading passage.
  2. Lesson 2: Tools That Shaped Japanese Culture — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 2: 16 vocabulary entries, 3 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  3. Lesson 3: Terraced Rice Fields — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 3: 9 vocabulary entries, 3 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  4. Lesson 4: The Limits of Science (Part 1) — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 4: 15 vocabulary entries, 5 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  5. Lesson 5: The Limits of Science (Part 2) — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 5: 20 vocabulary entries, 3 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  6. Lesson 6: How to Enjoy Paintings — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 6: 2 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  7. Lesson 7: The Work of an Astronaut — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 7: 12 vocabulary entries, 4 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  8. Lesson 8: Car Sharing — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 8: 7 vocabulary entries, 3 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  9. Lesson 9: Business Email – Shipping Schedule — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 9: 13 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  10. Lesson 10: How to Buy Cheap Air Tickets — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 10: 7 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  11. Lesson 11: Capsule Hotels — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 11: 11 vocabulary entries, 5 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  12. Lesson 12: Children and Mobile Phones — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 12: 15 vocabulary entries, 3 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  13. Lesson 13: The True Nature of “Worries” — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 13: 16 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  14. Lesson 14: The Risks of Allergies — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 14: 9 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  15. Lesson 15: Smile Most When It’s Tough — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 15: 9 vocabulary entries, 1 grammar point, and a short reading passage.
  16. Lesson 16: Pets and Owners’ Names — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 16: 5 vocabulary entries, 1 grammar point, and a short reading passage.
  17. Lesson 17: Bicycles on the Roadway — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 17: 8 vocabulary entries, 4 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  18. Lesson 18: The Charm of Washoku—Old Yet New — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 18: 10 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  19. Lesson 19: Movie Filming Locations — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 19: 10 vocabulary entries, 4 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  20. Lesson 20: Communication Skills (Part 1) — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 20: 10 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  21. Lesson 21: Ryunosuke Akutagawa — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 21: 12 vocabulary entries, 3 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  22. Lesson 22: One-Parenting (Solo Childcare) — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 22: 11 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  23. Lesson 23: What “Read” Receipts Mean — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 23: 9 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  24. Lesson 24: Crows — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 24: 20 vocabulary entries, 1 grammar point, and a short reading passage.
  25. Lesson 25: Communication Skills (Part 2) — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 25: 11 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  26. Lesson 26: Is It OK to Take a Bath? — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 26: 7 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  27. Lesson 27: The Great Passage (舟を編む) — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 27: 19 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  28. Lesson 28: I Can’t Study (Part 1) — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 28: 8 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  29. Lesson 29: I Can’t Study (Part 2) — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 29: 10 vocabulary entries, 1 grammar point, and a short reading passage.
  30. Lesson 30: Kokoro (The Heart) — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 30: 10 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  31. Lesson 31: Yakushima Island — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 31: 12 vocabulary entries, 4 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  32. Lesson 32: “Pay When You Succeed” Student Loan Proposal — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 32: 7 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  33. Lesson 33: Study Leave to Reskill — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 33: 5 vocabulary entries, 4 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  34. Lesson 34: The Yayoi Period — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 34: 12 vocabulary entries, 1 grammar point, and a short reading passage.
  35. Lesson 35: AI Judges — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 35: 10 vocabulary entries, 1 grammar point, and a short reading passage.
  36. Lesson 36: The Right to Know vs. the Right to Be Forgotten — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 36: 15 vocabulary entries, 4 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  37. Lesson 37: The History of Kinkaku-ji — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 37: 17 vocabulary entries, 1 grammar point, and a short reading passage.
  38. Lesson 38: Crowdfunding — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 38: 10 vocabulary entries, 1 grammar point, and a short reading passage.
  39. Lesson 39: Flowers — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 39: 10 vocabulary entries, 1 grammar point, and a short reading passage.
  40. Lesson 40: Kappa — Marugoto Master N2 lesson 40: 18 vocabulary entries, 2 grammar points, and a short reading passage.
  41. Lesson 41: Shipping Fees for Mail-Order Shopping — Marugoto Master N2 reading comprehension practice (lesson 41). Read the passage and choose the best answer.
  42. Lesson 42: Library Usage Guide — Marugoto Master N2 reading comprehension practice (lesson 42). Read the passage and choose the best answer.
  43. Lesson 43: Disaster Prevention Drill — Marugoto Master N2 reading comprehension practice (lesson 43). Read the passage and choose the best answer.
  44. Lesson 44: Orientation Session — Marugoto Master N2 reading comprehension practice (lesson 44). Read the passage and choose the best answer.
  45. Lesson 45: Essay Contest — Marugoto Master N2 reading comprehension practice (lesson 45). Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Sample vocabulary from this course

  • さいばい（する） (栽培（する）): to cultivate; to grow
  • ほうちょう (包丁): kitchen knife
  • あえて: venture to
  • いっぺん（する） (一変（する）): change completely
  • ふうちょう (風潮): trend; tendency
  • たようか(する) (多様化(する)): (to) diversify
  • のうち (農地): farmland
  • しょくにん (職人): artisan
  • ありよう: state
  • げいごう（する） (迎合（する）): to pander to; to cater to
  • いとなみ (営み): activity
  • たんに (単に): simply
  • なびく: bow
  • しゃめん (斜面): slope
  • ささえる (支える): support
  • むちゅう (夢中): absorbed
  • こうさく（する） (耕作（する）): to cultivate
  • れいてつ（な） (冷徹（な）): coolheaded
  • ちけん (知見): knowledge; insight
  • は (刃): blade
  • いかに: how
  • しみんけん (市民権): citizenship
  • （～に）おちいる (（～に）陥る): to fall into (～); to be trapped in
  • とぐ (研ぐ): sharpen
  • しんり (真理): truth
  • むねをうたれる (胸を打たれる): be deeply moved
  • しつ (質): quality
  • スイーツ: sweets
  • イノベーション: innovation
  • エピソード: episode
  • つむぐ (紡ぐ): spin
  • えいきゅうに (永久に): eternally
  • しんきじく (新機軸): new approach; new initiative
  • ボリューム: volume
  • のうさくぶつ (農作物): crops
  • つらぬく (貫く): penetrate
  • かじる: to bite; to nibble
  • さんち (産地): production area
  • どうじょう (同情): sympathy
  • あっとうする (圧倒する): to overwhelm

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