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JLPT N4 Vocabulary, Grammar & Free Past Papers

Elementary — everyday conversation and basic kanji. 1000 vocabulary words, 60 grammar patterns and 170 kanji, plus 2 past papers.

N4

Upper Beginner

115 min exam

Vocabulary

Master N4 vocabulary words with examples

Grammar

Key patterns and usage examples

Kanji

On and kun readings, mnemonics and example words

Mock Test

Take a timed full exam

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Vocabulary - Master N4 vocabulary words with examplesGrammar - Key patterns and usage examplesKanji - On and kun readings, mnemonics and example wordsMock Test - Take a timed full examPast Papers - Every level, N5 to N1
What is JLPT N4?

N4 is the elementary level. The exam expects roughly 1,500 vocabulary words and 300 kanji. NihonGyan has 1000 N4 words, 170 kanji and 60 grammar patterns, with readings, translations and example sentences.

What is different between N4 and N5?

N4 is longer — about 115 minutes against 90 — and the reading passages are longer and faster. It expects roughly twice the vocabulary of N5 and introduces plain past tense, conditionals and the て form.