Use the PDF to browse and discover patterns (e.g., "Oh, all these words use the same kanji for wind 風"). Use Anki to drill that specific word until you bleed. Export your Anki deck as a PDF for backup.

: Practice with official workbooks from the JLPT official website to improve your reading speed, as time management is often the hardest part of the N2 exam. JLPT N2 Overview: Complete Guide to Format, Study & Passing

Not all study guides are created equal. A "gold standard" JLPT N2 vocabulary PDF should include: