N2 Vocabulary

to mutter; to murmur; to grumble

to challenge; to call somebody to halt

mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable; amiable; friendly; genial; harmonious; peaceful

Japanese style

to enquire; to inquire; to seek information

to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore

bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre; caliber

circulation

unity; union; solidarity; combination; teaming up

fixing

foundation; base; basis

home area; home town; local

to bury; to embed; to implant

information; report; journalism; news

coaching school; cramming school; juku

outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks

diverse; varied

grandiose; exaggerated

big; large; drastic; substantial

genius; prodigy; natural gift