Master the JLPT N4 level with comprehensive lessons on grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and practice exercises. Perfect for learners preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4.
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 卒業 (sotsugyou) – Graduation! JLPT N4 Vocabulary 卒業 【そつぎょう】 (sotsugyou) Definition: 意味 graduation The act or ceremony of completing a course of study at a school, college, or university. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 卒 (そつ) – graduate, finish 業 (ぎょう) – […]
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 祖父 (sofu) – Grandfather JLPT N4 Vocabulary 祖父 【そふ】 (sofu) Definition: 意味 grandfather A formal or respectful term for one’s own grandfather. Can also refer to someone else’s grandfather in a polite context (e.g., お祖父さん). Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 祖 (そ)
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 祖母 (sobo) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 祖母 【そぼ】 (sobo) Definition: 意味 grandmother My grandmother (used when referring to one’s own grandmother to an outsider). A general term for grandmother (can be used for someone else’s grandmother, though おばあさん is more common for general reference). Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 習慣 (shuukan) – Habits and Customs JLPT N4 Vocabulary 習慣 【しゅうかん】 (shuukan) Definition: 意味 habit, custom, practice a regular practice; something one does often and without thinking a custom or tradition (cultural, social, or personal) Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 習 (しゅう)
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Exploring 趣味 (shumi) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 趣味 【しゅみ】 (shumi) Definition: 意味 hobby; interest a leisure activity pursued regularly for enjoyment something one likes or is interested in Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 趣 (おもむき) – gist, taste 味 (あじ) – flavor, taste 好
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 小説 (shousetsu) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 小説 【しょうせつ】 (shousetsu) Definition: 意味 novel, story a fictional prose narrative of considerable length, typically having a plot that is unfolded by the actions, speech, and thoughts of the characters a long written story about imaginary characters and events Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag:
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 将来 (shōrai) – The Future Awaits! JLPT N4 Vocabulary 将来 【しょうらい】 (shōrai) Definition: 意味 future, in the future the future (of a person or organization) in the future; one’s future; one’s prospects Type: Noun, Adverb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 将 (しょう) – commander,
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 紹介 (shōkai) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 紹介 【しょうかい】 (shōkai) Definition: 意味 introduction the act of presenting one person to another the act of making something known for the first time recommendation Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 紹 (しょう) – introduce 介 (かい) –
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 小学校 (shougakkou) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 小学校 【しょうがっこう】 (shougakkou) Definition: 意味 elementary school a school for children, usually from ages 6 to 12 the first stage of compulsory education in Japan Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 小 (しょう) – small/little 学 (がく) –
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 食料品 (shokuryouhin) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 食料品 【しょくりょうひん】 (shokuryouhin) Definition: 意味 groceries, foodstuffs items related to food, such as ingredients, processed foods, and beverages, typically purchased at a supermarket or store Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 食 (しょく) – food, eat 料 (りょう)
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 下着 (shitagi) – Underwear JLPT N4 Vocabulary 下着 【したぎ】 (shitagi) Definition: 意味 underwear undergarments lingerie garments worn underneath clothes Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 下 (した) – down, below 着 (きる) – to wear, arrive 服 (ふく) – clothes 衣 (い) –
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 失敗 (shippai) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 失敗 【しっぱい】 (shippai) Definition: 意味 failure; mistake; to fail The act of not succeeding in something, an unsuccessful attempt or outcome. Can also mean to make a mistake or error. Type: Noun / Suru-verb Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 親切 (Shinsetsu) – Kindness JLPT N4 Vocabulary 親切 【しんせつ】 (shinsetsu) Definition: 意味 kindness, thoughtful, gentle Refers to being kind, gentle, or thoughtful towards others. Can be used as a な-adjective (e.g., 親切な人 – a kind person). Can also be used as a noun (e.g., 親切にする – to be kind). Type: Noun
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 新聞社 (shinbunsha) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 新聞社 【しんぶんしゃ】 (shinbunsha) Definition: 意味 newspaper company a company that publishes newspapers newspaper publisher Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 新 (しん) – new 聞 (ぶん・きく) – to hear, ask 社 (しゃ) – company, shrine 紙 (かみ) –
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 品物 (shinamono) – Goods & Articles JLPT N4 Vocabulary 品物 【しなもの】 (shinamono) Definition: 意味 goods, article, thing merchandise, an item, a product for sale a physical object that can be bought or sold Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 品 (ひん) – goods,
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 市民 (shimin) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 市民 【しみん】 (shimin) Definition: 意味 citizen, populace an inhabitant of a city or town a member of a particular country or state Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 市 (し) – city 民 (みん) – people 人 (ひと)
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Exploring 島 (shima) – Island JLPT N4 Vocabulary 島 【しま】 (shima) Definition: 意味 island a piece of land surrounded by water Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 海 (うみ) – sea 山 (やま) – mountain 国 (くに) – country 旅 (たび) – travel 行
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 試験 (shiken) – Exam/Test JLPT N4 Vocabulary 試験 【しけん】 (shiken) Definition: 意味 exam; test a formal assessment of knowledge or skills an evaluation, a trial, or a test to determine suitability Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 試 (ためし) – test; try 験
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Understanding 仕方 (shikata) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 仕方 【しかた】 (shikata) Definition: 意味 way; method; means how to do something means or resource a course of action unavoidable; cannot be helped Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 仕 (し) – serve 方 (かた) – direction, person
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Mastering 試合 (shiai) JLPT N4 Vocabulary 試合 【しあい】 (shiai) Definition: 意味 match, game, contest a contest, competition, or game, especially in sports or board games a match or bout Type: Noun Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N4 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 試 (し) – test, try 合 (ごう) – fit,
