JLPT N4

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 僕 (boku) – “I” for Males JLPT N4 Vocabulary 僕 【ぼく】 (boku) Definition: 意味 I (used by males, informal) A first-person pronoun primarily used by males. It conveys a sense of humility, youthfulness, or informality. More polite than “俺 (ore)” but less formal than “私 (watashi)”. Often used by boys and […]

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding ちゃん (chan) JLPT N4 Vocabulary ちゃん 【ちゃん】 (chan) Definition: 意味 suffix for familiar, endearing, or informal address Used typically for young children, babies, and cute animals. Can also be used for young women, female friends, lovers, or family members to express endearment or familiarity. Implies cuteness, affection, or closeness. Informal and

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 布団 (futon) – Your Guide to Japanese Bedding JLPT N4 Vocabulary 布団 【ふとん】 (futon) Definition: 意味 futon (Japanese bedding) Traditional Japanese bedding Consisting of a mattress (敷き布団 – shikibuton) and a duvet (掛け布団 – kakebuton) Can be folded and stored away during the day Often used directly on tatami mats Type:

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 彼女 (Kanojo) – She/Her, Girlfriend JLPT N4 Vocabulary 彼女 【かのじょ】 (kanojo) Definition: 意味 she; her; girlfriend Used as a female third-person pronoun, equivalent to ‘she’ or ‘her’. Also commonly used to refer to one’s female romantic partner, meaning ‘girlfriend’. Type: Pronoun/Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Related Kanji 彼 (かれ) – he;

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 彼 (kare) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 彼 【かれ】 (kare) Definition: 意味 he, him, boyfriend Used as a third-person pronoun for a male, equivalent to “he” or “him”. Informally used to refer to one’s boyfriend. Can also refer to “that person/male” when indicating someone distant. Type: Pronoun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Related Kanji

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 彼ら (karera) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 彼ら 【かれら】 (karera) Definition: 意味 they, them third person plural pronoun refers to a group of people distant from the speaker used for both male and mixed-gender groups Type: Pronoun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Related Kanji 彼 (かれ) – he 人 (ひと) – person 男 (おとこ)

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering これから (korekara) – From Now On JLPT N4 Vocabulary これから 【これから】 (korekara) Definition: 意味 from now on; after this Indicates a starting point in time, meaning “from this point forward” or “what happens next.” Can also imply “soon” or “hereafter.” Type: Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Related Kanji 今 (いま) –

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 君 (kimi) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 君 【きみ】 (kimi) Definition: 意味 you (informal) “You” (used informally, often by men, to address someone younger or of lower status, or affectionately to close friends/lovers). Can also be used as a suffix to a person’s name, especially for boys, to express affection or familiarity (e.g.,

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding なるほど (naruhodo) JLPT N4 Vocabulary なるほど 【なるほど】 (naruhodo) Definition: 意味 I see; Indeed; That makes sense An expression indicating understanding or agreement with something said. Often used to show that a new piece of information has clarified a situation. Can also convey acknowledgment or recognition. Type: Interjection, Adverb Level: JLPT N4

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 億 (oku) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 億 【おく】 (oku) Definition: 意味 one hundred million A unit of number representing 100,000,000 (10^8). Used when counting large numbers in Japanese. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Related Kanji 円 (えん) – yen 人 (ひと) – person 万 (まん) – ten thousand 数 (かず) –

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding レポート (repōto) JLPT N4 Vocabulary レポート 【レポート】 (repōto) Definition: 意味 report a written account or record of something an academic paper or presentation a business document summarizing findings or progress Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Related Kanji 書 (か) – write 聞 (き) – hear/ask 話 (はなし) – talk/story 見

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering それで (sorede) – Connecting Your Sentences JLPT N4 Vocabulary それで 【それで】 (sorede) Definition: 意味 and then; therefore; so; that’s why Used to connect two sentences or clauses, indicating a sequence of events, a cause-and-effect relationship, or a logical continuation. It can also be used to prompt for more information (e.g., ‘and

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 大事な (daiji na) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 大事な 【だいじな】 (daiji na) Definition: 意味 important; precious; valuable Describes something as having great significance or worth. Often implies something irreplaceable or essential. Can be used for objects, people, concepts, or events. Type: な-adjective Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Pre-noun Adjectival List Related

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