Japanese Proficiency Test Level 4 Vocabulary List209

In order to pass the Japanese Proficiency Test Level 4 (JLPT N4), candidates must have a strong command of approximately 1500 Japanese vocabulary words. These words are essential for understanding basic Japanese texts and conversations and for expressing oneself in written and spoken Japanese.

The following is a comprehensive list of all 1500 JLPT N4 vocabulary words, organized by topic. Each word is listed with its English translation, hiragana pronunciation, and kanji (if applicable). Candidates are advised to study this list thoroughly and to practice using these words in context.

Daily Life* あいさつ (aisatsu): greeting
* いそがしい (isogashii): busy
* うれしい (ureshii): happy
* おなかがすいた (onakagasuita): hungry
* かぜをひく (kazewohiku): catch a cold
* きれい (kirei): beautiful, clean
* げんき (genki): healthy, energetic
* しあわせ (shiawase): happiness
* すき (suki): like, favorite
* たべもの (tabemono): food
* つかれ (tsukare): tired
* ねむい (nemui): sleepy
* はじめて (hajimete): for the first time
* まいにち (mainichi): everyday
* やさしい (yasashii): kind, gentle

People and Relationships* あに (ani): older brother
* いもうと (imouto): younger sister
* おじ (oji): uncle
* おば (oba): aunt
* おとうさん (otousan): father
* おっかさん (okasan): mother
* かぞく (kazoku): family
* ともだち (tomodachi): friend
* にいさん (niisan): older brother (informal)
* ねえさん (neesan): older sister (informal)
* せんせい (sensei): teacher
* だんなさん (danna-san): husband
* つま (tsuma): wife
* こども (kodomo): child

Places and Buildings* あかちゃん (akachan): baby
* あさ (asa): morning
* あめ (ame): rain
* いえ (ie): house
* えき (eki): station
* おふろ (ofuro): bath
* がっこう (gakkou): school
* こうえん (kouen): park
* しごと (shigoto): work
* つくえ (tsukue): desk
* ほんや (hony

2025-01-10

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