ROADMAP FOR N4 LEVEL
Here’s a clear and structured roadmap to help you master
JLPT N4 level Japanese, building on your N5 foundation and
preparing you for more natural, everyday communication.
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JLPT N4 Roadmap Overview
1. | Vocabulary | ~1,500 words used in daily life (e.g., travel,
shopping, school, health) |
2. | Kanji | ~300 characters, including those from N5 (e.g.,
学 駅 時間
, , ) |
3. | Grammar | ~80 key grammar points (e.g., ～たら ～すぎ
,
る ～てみる ～ので
, , ) |
4. | Listening | Understand short conversations in daily
settings |
5. | Reading | Read short passages, menus, signs, and simple
instructions |
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Study Plan (8 Weeks Sample)
1. | 1–2 | Review N5 basics, start N4 grammar (5 points/week),
10–15 kanji/week |
2. | 3–4 | Add 20 new vocab/day, start reading NHK Easy
News, light listening drills |
3. | 5–6 | Practice grammar in sentences, take mini mock
tests, focus on weak areas |
4. | 7–8 | Full-length mock exams, review mistakes, polish
listening and reading skills|
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Key Grammar Examples
～たら (If…): 雨が降ったら、行きません。
～すぎる (Too much): 食べすぎました。
～てみる (Try doing): 着てみます。
～ので (Because): 忙しいので、行けません。
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Tools & Resources
a. Textbooks: Genki II, Minna no Nihongo II, Try! JLPT N4
b. Apps: Anki (flashcards), WaniKani (kanji), JLPT Sensei
(grammar)
c. Listening: NHK Easy Japanese, JapanesePod101, anime
with subtitles
d. Practice Tests: JLPT Official Site, JLPT Sensei
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Helpful Guides
Complete JLPT N4 Syllabus & Study Tips
JLPT N4 Study Guide with Grammar & Vocabulary Lists
Step-by-Step Roadmap from Beginner to Fluent
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