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.
Frequently 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.