Nounscartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
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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漫画まんが 味噌みそ Nounsmiso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans
CommonN4息子むすこ Nounsson
CommonN4無理むり Nouns · Adjectivesunreasonable; unnatural; unjustifiable
CommonN4申すもうす Verbsto say; to be called
CommonN4戻るもどる Verbsto turn back (e.g. half-way)
CommonN4木綿もめん Nounscotton (material)
CommonN4焼くやく Verbsto burn
CommonN4約束やくそく Nouns · Verbspromise; agreement; arrangement; one's word
CommonN4止むやむ Verbsto cease; to stop; to be over
CommonN4輸出ゆしゅつ Nouns · Verbsexport; exportation
CommonN4輸入ゆにゅう Nouns · Verbsimport; importation; introduction
CommonN4指輪ゆびわ Nouns(finger) ring
CommonN4用意ようい Nouns · Verbspreparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready
CommonN4用事ようじ Nounsbusiness; things to do; engagement; errand
CommonN4予習よしゅう Nouns · Verbspreparation for a lesson
CommonN4予定よてい Nouns · Verbsplans; arrangement; schedule; program
CommonN4予約よやく Nouns · Verbsreservation; appointment; booking; advance order
CommonN4寄るよる Verbsto approach; to draw near; to come near; to be close to
CommonN4喜ぶよろこぶ Verbsto be delighted; to be glad; to be pleased; to rejoice
CommonN4理由りゆう Nounsreason; grounds; pretext; excuse
CommonN4利用りよう Nouns · Verbsuse; utilization; utilisation; application
CommonN4両方りょうほう Nounsboth; both sides; both parties
CommonN4旅館りょかん Nounsryokan; traditional Japanese inn
CommonN4留守るす Nouns · Verbsabsence; being away from home
CommonN4冷房れいぼう Nouns · Verbsair conditioning; air cooling
CommonN4歴史れきし Nounshistory
CommonN4レジ Nouns(cash) register
CommonN4連絡れんらく Nouns · Verbscontacting; (making) contact; getting in touch; communication
CommonN4沸くわく Verbsto grow hot (e.g. water); to boil
CommonN4笑うわらう Verbsto laugh
CommonN4割合わりあい Nounsrate; ratio; percentage; proportion
CommonN4上がるあがる Verbsto rise; to go up; to come up; to ascend
CommonN4赤ん坊あかんぼう Nounsbaby; infant
CommonN4集まるあつまる Verbsto gather; to collect; to assemble
CommonN4集めるあつめる Verbsto collect; to assemble; to gather
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