JLPT N4– category –
JLPT N4 preparation — everyday vocabulary (~1,500 words), key grammar patterns, and simple conversational reading and listening for mid-beginner learners.
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JLPT N4 Kanji List: All 166 Characters to Master
You cleared JLPT N5. You can read hiragana and katakana, you know the basic 80 kanji, and you can survive a conversation about directions or ordering food. Now N4 is on the horizon — and with it comes a jump that surprises many learners:... -
How to Study for JLPT N4: Your Step-by-Step Guide
So you passed JLPT N5 — or you feel confident enough at the beginner level to aim higher. Congratulations. Now comes the part where Japanese starts to feel real. At N4, you move beyond "nice to meet you" and "where is the station?" into ... -
JLPT N4 Grammar Essentials: 12 Patterns You Must Know
Master 12 essential JLPT N4 grammar patterns: てもいい, てはいけない, ようになる vs ようにする, んです, らしい, はずだ, and more. Clear rules with examples and JLPT-style quiz. -
JLPT N4 Grammar: Expressing Ability — できる and the Potential Form
Expressing ability — what you can and can't do — is a JLPT N4 core skill. Japanese has two main systems: できる (can do) and the potential form 〜られる / 〜える. This guide explains both, when to use each, and common mistakes to avoid. ... -
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Essential Action and Movement Verbs
Action and movement verbs are core JLPT N4 vocabulary. This guide covers essential verbs organized by category — movement, physical actions, and habitual actions — with conjugation tips and example sentences. CategoryExample WordsMovemen... -
JLPT N4 Grammar: ために vs ように — Purpose Clauses Explained
Both ために and ように express purpose in Japanese, but they are NOT interchangeable. The JLPT N4 tests this distinction regularly. This guide explains when to use each one with clear rules and examples. PatternMeaningSubject of Purpose ... -
JLPT N4 Grammar: て-Form Requests, Permissions, and Prohibitions
Making requests, giving instructions, and asking for permission are everyday situations the JLPT N4 exam tests. This guide covers the core て-form patterns for polite requests and negative instructions in Japanese. PatternUsePoliteness〜... -
JLPT N4 Full Practice Guide: Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Listening Tips
This comprehensive N4 study guide brings together vocabulary strategy, grammar focus points, reading tips, and listening approach — everything you need for a coordinated N4 study plan. 【N4 Test Structure】 SectionTimeContent Language Kn... -
JLPT N4 Grammar: Permission and Prohibition — てもいい, てはいけない, なくてもいい
Expressing permission and prohibition is a major N4 grammar area. This guide covers the four key patterns tested on the exam. 【At a Glance】 PatternMeaningExample 〜てもいいMay / it's okay to入ってもいい (may enter) 〜てはいけない / 〜... -
JLPT N4 Grammar: Giving and Receiving Expressions — あげる, もらう, くれる
Giving and receiving expressions (あげる, もらう, くれる) and their て-form extensions are tested heavily on JLPT N4. This guide prepares you specifically for the exam question types. 【At a Glance: The 6 Key Forms】 FormPlainPoliteDirec...
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