Nounscase; occasion; situation; circumstances
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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場合ばあい 拝見はいけん Nouns · Verbsseeing; looking at
CommonN4運ぶはこぶ Verbsto carry; to transport; to move; to convey
CommonN4場所ばしょ Nounsplace; location; spot; position
CommonN4発音はつおん Nouns · Verbspronunciation
CommonN4花見はなみ Nouns · Verbscherry blossom viewing; flower viewing
CommonN4払うはらう Verbsto pay (e.g. money, bill)
CommonN4番組ばんぐみ Nounsprogram (e.g. TV); programme
CommonN4反対はんたい Nouns · Verbs · Adjectivesopposition; resistance; antagonism; hostility
CommonN4光るひかる Verbsto shine; to glitter; to be bright
CommonN4必要ひつよう Adjectivesnecessary; needed; essential; indispensable
CommonN4開くひらく Verbsto open; to undo; to unseal; to unpack
CommonN4ビル Nounsmulti-floor building; multi-storey building
CommonN4昼間ひるま Nouns · Adverbsdaytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
CommonN4拾うひろう Verbsto pick up; to gather
CommonN4深いふかい Adjectivesdeep
CommonN4複雑ふくざつ Nouns · Adjectivescomplex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
CommonN4復習ふくしゅう Nouns · Verbsreview (of learned material); revision
CommonN4部長ぶちょう Nounshead (chief, director) of a section or department
CommonN4普通ふつう Adjectivesnormal; ordinary; regular; usual
CommonN4太るふとる Verbsto put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
CommonN4布団ふとん Nounsfuton; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet
CommonN4不便ふべん Nouns · Adjectivesinconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness
CommonN4踏むふむ Verbsto step on; to tread on; to trample on
CommonN4文化ぶんか Nounsculture; civilization; civilisation
CommonN4文学ぶんがく Nounsliterature
CommonN4文法ぶんぽう Nounsgrammar
CommonN4ベル Nounsbell
CommonN4返事へんじ Nouns · Verbsreply; answer; response
CommonN4貿易ぼうえき Nouns · Verbs(foreign) trade; (international) commerce; importing and exporting
CommonN4放送ほうそう Nouns · Verbsbroadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
CommonN4法律ほうりつ Nounslaw; legislation; act
CommonN4翻訳ほんやく Nouns · Verbstranslation
CommonN4参るまいる Verbsto go; to come
CommonN4周りまわり Nounscircumference; girth
CommonN4回るまわる Verbsto turn; to rotate; to revolve; to spin
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