JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding そろそろ (sorosoro) JLPT N4 Vocabulary そろそろ 【そろそろ】 (sorosoro) Definition: 意味 soon; gradually; it’s about time A feeling of ‘it’s about time’ or ‘it’s almost time to start/finish something’. Indicates a gradual progression or approaching moment. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related Kanji 時 (とき) […]
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 「それほど」 (sorehodo) JLPT N4 Vocabulary それほど 【それほど】 (sorehodo) Definition: 意味 that much, to that extent Indicates a degree or extent that is not particularly high or significant. Often used with negative verbs and adjectives to express ‘not so much’ or ‘not that much.’ Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 「そんなに」(Sonnani) – Not So Much! JLPT N4 Vocabulary そんなに 【そんなに】 (sonnani) Definition: 意味 not so much, not that Expresses a degree or extent. Often indicates less than expected or desired. Frequently used with negative verbs. Can also be used in questions to express surprise or doubt. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering しっかり (shikkari) JLPT N4 Vocabulary しっかり 【しっかり】 (shikkari) Definition: 意味 firmly, steadily, diligently, reliably Expressing a state of being firm, robust, or secure. Indicating an action is done thoroughly, properly, or carefully. Describing a person as reliable, dependable, or sensible. Used to encourage someone to do something well or to be
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering さすが (sasuga) – As Expected! JLPT N4 Vocabulary さすが 【さすが】 (sasuga) Definition: 意味 as expected; just as one would expect; indeed expressing admiration or acknowledgment of someone’s ability or characteristics used when something happens or is true in a way that confirms prior expectations or reputation Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding の中で (no naka de) JLPT N4 Vocabulary の中で 【のなかで】 (no naka de) Definition: 意味 in; inside of; among Used to indicate a location that is “inside of” something. Can also express being “among” a group, category, or period. Often follows a noun to specify the context of location or group. Type:
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 「なかなか～ない」 JLPT N4 Vocabulary なかなか～ない 【なかなか～ない】 (nakanaka~nai) Definition: 意味 not easily; hardly; not readily Expresses that something is difficult to do, not happening as expected, or a state that is hard to achieve. It often conveys a sense of difficulty, lack of progress, or something taking a long time. Type: Adverbial
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering もうすぐ (mousugu) – “Soon” JLPT N4 Vocabulary もうすぐ 【もうすぐ】 (mousugu) Definition: 意味 soon very soon shortly in a moment before long Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related Kanji 時 (とき) – time 間 (あいだ) – interval 来 (くる) – to come 今 (いま) –
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering もし (moshi) – The Japanese ‘If’ JLPT N4 Vocabulary もし 【もし】 (moshi) Definition: 意味 if, in case Expresses a hypothetical situation or condition. Often followed by a conditional form like 〜たら (~tara), 〜ば (~ba), or 〜なら (~nara). Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related Kanji
JLPT N4 Grammar: Mastering みたいに (mitai ni) – ‘Like’ or ‘As If’ JLPT N4 Vocabulary みたいに 【みたいに】 (mitai ni) Definition: 意味 like; similar to; as if Expresses resemblance or comparison between two things. Functions adverbially, modifying verbs or adjectives. Often translated as ‘like’, ‘similar to’, or ‘as if’. Can also be used to give an
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering まず (mazu) JLPT N4 Vocabulary まず 【まず】 (mazu) Definition: 意味 first, to begin with Indicates the first action or step in a sequence. Can also mean ‘above all’ or ‘most importantly’. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related Kanji 初 (はつ) – first, beginning 始
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering までに (madeni) JLPT N4 Vocabulary までに 【までに】 (madeni) Definition: 意味 by (a certain time/date); until (a certain time/date) Indicates a deadline or a point in time by which an action must be completed. The action must be finished *before* or *at* the specified time. Often translated as ‘by’ or ‘before’ a
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 「急に」(kyū ni) – “Suddenly” JLPT N4 Vocabulary 急に 【きゅうに】 (kyū ni) Definition: 意味 suddenly, unexpectedly Indicates an abrupt or swift change in situation or action. Occurring without prior warning or preparation, catching one off guard. Can also imply urgency or immediacy in certain contexts. Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N4 Grammar: Understanding くする (ku suru) – Making Changes JLPT N4 Vocabulary くする 【くする】 (ku suru) Definition: 意味 to make something [adjective] A grammatical construction formed by attaching く to the stem of an i-adjective. For example, 広い (hiroi) becomes 広く (hiroku), and it is followed by the verb する (suru). It indicates a
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding こう (kou) JLPT N4 Vocabulary こう 【こう】 (kou) Definition: 意味 like this; this way In this way; like this; such as this Referring to a manner, state, or action that is immediately evident or previously mentioned Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related Kanji 方
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering きっと (kitto) JLPT N4 Vocabulary きっと 【きっと】 (kitto) Definition: 意味 surely, certainly, undoubtedly expresses a strong belief or conviction that something will happen or is true indicates a high degree of certainty Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related Kanji 必 (ひつ) – certain, inevitable
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 必ず (kanarazu) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 必ず 【かならず】 (kanarazu) Definition: 意味 certainly, without fail definitely; absolutely; surely without fail; invariably Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Adverbs Vocabulary List Related Kanji 必 (かならず) – certainly, invariably 要 (よう) – need, important 日 (ひ) – day, sun 時 (とき) –
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering かどうか (kadouka) – “Whether or Not” JLPT N4 Vocabulary かどうか 【かどうか】 (kadouka) Definition: 意味 whether or not Used to express uncertainty, doubt, or to ask about alternatives, equivalent to “whether or not” in English. It connects a clause expressing a possibility or question to another clause, often followed by verbs like
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 十分 (jūbun) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 十分 【じゅうぶん】 (jūbun) Definition: 意味 enough, sufficient, perfectly indicates that something is ample, complete, or satisfactory can express “enough,” “sufficient,” or “perfectly/thoroughly” used to describe quantity, degree, or extent can be used before a noun (as 十分な) or to modify verbs/adjectives Type: Adverb/Na-adjective Level: JLPT N4
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering いっぱい (ippai) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 一杯 【いっぱい】 (ippai) Definition: 意味 Full; A lot; Many; One cup full; filled to capacity (e.g., a stomach, a cup, a room) a lot; plenty; many; numerous to the brim; to capacity one cup; one glass; one drink with all one’s might; to the utmost (colloquial)
