JLPT N4

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

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