JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 本当 (hontou) – Real, True, Actual JLPT N4 Vocabulary 本当 【ほんとう】 (hontou) Definition: 意味 real, true, actual Used to describe something that is genuine, not fake or artificial. Can also express truth or reality. Often used with ‘の’ to modify a noun, like 本当の気持ち (hontou no kimochi – true feelings). Type: […]
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering いわゆる (iwayuru) – The ‘So-Called’ Expression JLPT N4 Vocabulary いわゆる 【いわゆる】 (iwayuru) Definition: 意味 so-called used to introduce a common name or description that may not be strictly accurate or that the speaker wants to put some distance from what is called what you might call Type: Adverbial phrase Level: JLPT
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding あらゆる (arayuru) JLPT N4 Vocabulary あらゆる 【あらゆる】 (arayuru) Definition: 意味 all; every every possible thing or case all sorts of; every kind of universal Type: Adjectival noun / Pre-noun adjectival Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Pre-noun Adjectival List Related Kanji 全 (ぜん) – all, whole 毎 (まい) – every
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding ある (aru) JLPT N4 Vocabulary ある 【ある】 (aru) Definition: 意味 to exist, to have (for inanimate objects) to be (inanimate objects, plants, events, abstract concepts) to have (inanimate possessions or qualities) to take place; to be held (events) Type: Verb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Pre-noun Adjectival List Related
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding そんな (sonna) JLPT N4 Vocabulary そんな 【そんな】 (sonna) Definition: 意味 such; that kind of; no way! Describes something of “that kind” or “such a thing,” referring to something previously mentioned or understood by both speaker and listener. Similar to “sono” but often carries a stronger or more emphatic nuance. Can also
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 色んな (ironna) – “Various” JLPT N4 Vocabulary いろんな 【いろんな】 (ironna) Definition: 意味 various; a variety of; diverse; many different Used to describe a wide variety or range of things, people, or concepts. It functions as an adjectival noun (な-adjective) and must be followed by な when modifying a noun (e.g., 色んな本
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding あんな (anna) – “Such” and “Like That” JLPT N4 Vocabulary あんな 【あんな】 (anna) Definition: 意味 such, like that That kind of thing; such a thing (referring to something distant from both speaker and listener, or something previously mentioned) Such (used to describe a quality or state, often implying a strong degree
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 全然～ない (zenzen ~ nai) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 全然 【ぜんぜん】 (zenzen) Definition: 意味 not at all, never Used to emphasize a complete negation of an action, state, or quality. Always used with a negative verb form (～ません, ～ない) or a negative adjective (～くない, ～じゃありません/ではない). Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 全然 (zenzen) – Not At All! JLPT N4 Vocabulary 全然 【ぜんぜん】 (zenzen) Definition: 意味 not at all; entirely; completely Used to strongly emphasize a negative statement. Translates to ‘not ~ at all’ or ‘absolutely not’. Always precedes a negative verb or adjective. Informally, it can mean ‘completely’ in positive contexts, but
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding ぜひ (zehi) JLPT N4 Vocabulary ぜひ 【ぜひ】 (zehi) Definition: 意味 by all means, definitely, please do Used to strongly encourage or invite someone to do something. Expresses a strong desire or request. Commonly translated as ‘by all means,’ ‘definitely,’ or ‘please do.’ Can also convey ‘I’d love to’ or ‘I really
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding より (yori) JLPT N4 Vocabulary より 【より】 (yori) Definition: 意味 from; than; more than; rather than Indicates a starting point in time, place, or origin. Translates to ‘from’ in this context. Used for comparisons, meaning ‘than’ or ‘more than’. Often appears in the pattern: AはBより + adjective/adverb. Can also mean ‘rather
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering やっと (yatto) – Finally! JLPT N4 Vocabulary やっと 【やっと】 (yatto) Definition: 意味 finally; at last Used when something desired or expected happens after a long wait, effort, or difficulty. Emphasizes the completion or achievement of something after a period of anticipation. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Adverbs
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering やっぱり (yappari) JLPT N4 Vocabulary やっぱり 【やっぱり】 (yappari) Definition: 意味 as expected; after all; still Used to express a confirmation of an expectation or prediction, meaning “as expected” or “just as one thought.” Used to indicate a conclusion reached after consideration, meaning “after all” or “in the end.” Used to emphasize
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 都合 (tsugou) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 都合 【つごう】 (tsugou) Definition: 意味 convenience, circumstances, schedule Refers to the state of affairs or situation. Also describes circumstances. Indicates how convenient or inconvenient something is, often related to one’s schedule. Can also mean arrangements or plans. Made for a specific time or event. Type: Noun
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 到頭 (toutou) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 到頭 【とうとう】 (toutou) Definition: 意味 finally; at last; in the end; after all Indicates an event finally occurring after a long period of waiting or effort. Often implies a sense of culmination, relief, or sometimes a negative outcome. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 特に (tokuni) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 特に 【とくに】 (tokuni) Definition: 意味 especially, particularly used to indicate that something is more so than others to a higher degree than usual or average in particular, above all Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related Kanji 特 (とく) –
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering たまに (tamani) – Occasionally JLPT N4 Vocabulary たまに 【たまに】 (tamani) Definition: 意味 occasionally once in a while sometimes rarely infrequently Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related Kanji 時 (とき) – time 日 (ひ) – day 週 (しゅう) – week 月 (つき) – month 年
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 大抵 (たいてい) – “Usually” and “Mostly” JLPT N4 Vocabulary 大抵 【たいてい】 (taitei) Definition: 意味 usually, mostly, generally Most of the time; for the most part. It indicates that something happens with high frequency, or is true in the majority of cases. Often implies a general tendency rather than an absolute rule.
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering すっかり (sukkari) JLPT N4 Vocabulary すっかり 【すっかり】 (sukkari) Definition: 意味 completely, entirely fully totally all altogether with a feeling of completion or thoroughness Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related Kanji 忘 (わす) – forget 変 (かわ) – change 終 (お) – end 回 (かい)
JLPT N4 Grammar: Understanding そうだ (sou da) – Seeming & Hearsay JLPT N4 Vocabulary そうだ 【そうだ】 (sou da) Definition: 意味 It seems / I hear that Expresses appearance or likelihood based on observation (looks like, seems like, about to). Expresses hearsay or information received from others (I hear that, I’m told that). Type: Grammar Point
