Nounsspace (between); gap; interval; distance
CommonN4JLPT vocabulary
N4 vocabulary
The step after N5 — daily life, travel, and the words that hold longer sentences together.
N4 is the vocabulary learners usually meet once simple conversation feels possible. Search by reading, romaji, or an English meaning.
JLPT labels follow Jonathan Waller's study lists. They are a learning aid, not an official exam specification. Data and licences
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間あいだ 味あじ Nounsflavor; flavour; taste
CommonN4石いし Nounsstone; rock; pebble
CommonN4糸いと Nounsthread; yarn; string
CommonN4腕うで Nounsarm
CommonN4裏うら Nounsopposite side; bottom; other side; side hidden from view
CommonN4枝えだ Nounsbranch; bough; limb; twig
CommonN4億おく Nounshundred million; 100,000,000; 10^8
CommonN4夫おっと Nounshusband
CommonN4音おと Nounssound; noise
CommonN4表おもて Nounssurface
CommonN4親おや Nounsparent; parents; mother and father
CommonN4鏡かがみ Nounsmirror; looking-glass
CommonN4形かたち Nouns(physical) form; shape; figure
CommonN4壁かべ Nounswall; partition
CommonN4髪かみ Nounshair (on the head)
CommonN4彼かれ Nounshe; him
CommonN4気き Nounsspirit; mind; heart
CommonN4絹きぬ Nounssilk
CommonN4君きみ Nounsyou; buddy; pal
CommonN4客きゃく Nounsguest; visitor
CommonN4急きゅう Adjectivessudden; abrupt; unexpected
CommonN4草くさ Nounsgrass; weed; herb; thatch
CommonN4首くび Nounsneck
CommonN4雲くも Nounscloud
CommonN4君くん OtherMr; master; boy
CommonN4毛け Nounshair
CommonN4子こ Nounschild; kid; teenager; youngster
CommonN4心こころ Nounsmind; heart; spirit
CommonN4米こめ Nouns(husked grains of) rice
CommonN4坂さか Nounsslope; incline; hill
CommonN4市し Nounscity
CommonN4字じ Nounscharacter (esp. kanji); letter; written text
CommonN4島しま Nounsisland
CommonN4砂すな Nounssand; grit; fine gravel
CommonN4隅すみ Nounscorner; nook; recess
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