Adjectivesshallow; superficial
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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浅いあさい 遊びあそび Nounsplay; playing; game
CommonN4あっ Otherah; oh
CommonN4謝るあやまる Verbsto apologize (apologise)
CommonN4安心あんしん Nouns · Verbs · Adjectivespeace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety
CommonN4安全あんぜん Nouns · Adjectivessafety; security
CommonN4案内あんない Nouns · Verbsguidance; leading (the way); showing around
CommonN4以下いか Nounsnot exceeding ...; not more than ...; ... and under; ... and below
CommonN4以外いがい Nounsexcluding; except (for); apart from; other than
CommonN4医学いがく Nounsmedicine; medical science
CommonN4意見いけん Nounsopinion; view; comment
CommonN4以上いじょう Nounsnot less than ...; ... and over; ... and above; ... and upwards
CommonN4急ぐいそぐ Verbsto hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
CommonN4致すいたす Verbsto do
CommonN4一度いちど Nouns · Adverbsonce; one time; on one occasion
CommonN4以内いない Nouns · Adverbswithin; inside of; less than
CommonN4田舎いなか Nounsrural area; countryside; the sticks
CommonN4祈るいのる Verbsto pray; to say a prayer; to say grace
CommonN4受付うけつけ Nounsreception (desk); information desk; receptionist; information clerk
CommonN4動くうごく Verbsto move; to stir; to shift; to shake
CommonN4打つうつ Verbsto hit; to strike; to knock; to beat
CommonN4写すうつす Verbsto copy; to duplicate; to reproduce; to trace
CommonN4移るうつる Verbsto move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to be transferred
CommonN4うん Otheryes; yeah; uh huh
CommonN4運転うんてん Nouns · Verbsoperation (of a machine); running; working
CommonN4運動うんどう Nouns · Verbsexercise; physical training; workout; sports
CommonN4選ぶえらぶ Verbsto choose; to select; to pick (out)
CommonN4遠慮えんりょ Nouns · Verbsreserve; constraint; restraint; modesty
CommonN4屋上おくじょう Nounsrooftop
CommonN4送るおくる Verbsto send; to dispatch; to forward; to transmit
CommonN4行うおこなう Verbsto perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
CommonN4怒るおこる Verbsto get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper
CommonN4お宅おたく Nounsyour house; your home; your family
CommonN4踊りおどり Nounsdance
CommonN4踊るおどる Verbsto dance (orig. a hopping dance)
CommonN4驚くおどろく Verbsto be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be astonished
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