Nounscircumstances; condition; convenience
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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都合つごう 続くつづく Verbsto continue; to last; to go on
CommonN4包むつつむ Verbsto wrap up; to pack; to bundle; to do up
CommonN4釣るつる Verbsto fish; to angle; to catch
CommonN4丁寧ていねい Nouns · Adjectivespolite; courteous; civil
CommonN4適当てきとう Nouns · Adjectivessuitable; proper; appropriate; adequate
CommonN4手袋てぶくろ Nounsglove; mitten; mitt
CommonN4店員てんいん Nounsemployee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
CommonN4電灯でんとう Nounselectric light
CommonN4電報でんぽう Nounstelegram
CommonN4道具どうぐ Nounstool; implement; instrument; utensil
CommonN4遠くとおく Nouns · Adverbsfar away; distant place; a (great) distance; a long way off
CommonN4通るとおる Verbsto go by; to go past; to go along; to travel along
CommonN4特にとくに Adverbsparticularly; especially; in particular; expressly
CommonN4特別とくべつ Nouns · Adjectives · Adverbsspecial; particular; extraordinary; exceptional
CommonN4途中とちゅう Nouns · Adverbson the way; en route
CommonN4特急とっきゅう Nounslimited express (train for which a limited-express ticket is required)
CommonN4泥棒どろぼう Nounsthief; burglar; robber
CommonN4直すなおす Verbsto repair; to mend; to fix; to correct (a mistake, bad habit, etc.)
CommonN4治るなおる Verbsto get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured
CommonN4直るなおる Verbsto get mended; to be repaired; to be fixed
CommonN4中々なかなか Adjectives · Adverbsvery; considerably; easily; readily
CommonN4泣くなく Verbsto cry; to shed tears; to weep; to sob
CommonN4鳴るなる Verbsto sound; to ring; to resound; to echo
CommonN4苦いにがい Adjectivesbitter (taste)
CommonN4日記にっき Nounsdiary; journal
CommonN4入院にゅういん Nouns · Verbshospitalization; hospitalisation
CommonN4入学にゅうがく Nouns · Verbsadmission (to a school or university); entrance; enrolment; enrollment
CommonN4似るにる Verbsto resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike
CommonN4人形にんぎょう Nounsdoll; puppet; marionette
CommonN4盗むぬすむ Verbsto steal
CommonN4塗るぬる Verbsto paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion)
CommonN4寝坊ねぼう Nouns · Verbs · Adjectivessleeping in late; oversleeping
CommonN4眠いねむい Adjectivessleepy; drowsy; somnolent
CommonN4眠るねむる Verbsto sleep
CommonN4残るのこる Verbsto remain; to be left
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