JLPT N4 Japanese — Vocabulary, Characters, Grammar & Reading
JLPT N4 covers basic Japanese needed for daily conversations and short articles. Master the full N4 vocabulary, kanji, and grammar list while reading native content at your level.
~1,500 words
~300 kanji
~150 grammar points
300–600 hours
What you'll learn at JLPT N4
All ~1,500 N4 vocabulary words (cumulative with N5)
All ~300 N4 kanji with stroke order and readings
N4 grammar (て-form, plain form, conditionals) with examples
Reading short articles, simple manga, and casual messages
Spaced-repetition review for words you've actually encountered
Example JLPT N4 phrases
あした えいがを みに いきませんか。
Ashita eiga o mi ni ikimasen ka.
Want to go see a movie tomorrow?
ともだちに ほんを かしました。
Tomodachi ni hon o kashimashita.
I lent a book to my friend.
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JLPT N4 Vocabulary
Browse and mark known every word in the official JLPT N4 list. Filter by what you've seen in real content.
Open vocabJLPT N4 Kanji
Every required character at this level with readings, meanings, and spaced repetition.
Open charactersJLPT N4 Grammar
Every grammar pattern with AI-powered explanations, examples, and three quiz types.
Open grammarRead native content
Import any Japanese article, YouTube video, or book. One-tap word lookup and save vocab in context.
Try the readerFrequently asked questions
What's the difference between JLPT N5 and N4?+
N4 doubles the vocabulary and kanji and adds verb conjugations like て-form, plain form, and conditionals. You move from isolated phrases to short paragraphs.
How long from N5 to N4?+
Typically 150–300 additional study hours. Reading native content (graded NHK Easy, manga with furigana) is the fastest way to consolidate.
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