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JLPT N4 Grammar, Vocabulary, Kanji & Listening: Complete Intermediate Guide

This page is your FREE JLPT N4 study materials hub.

Welcome to MLC Japanese’s JLPT N4 study page. Build solid intermediate Japanese with clear grammar explanations, vocabulary and kanji practice, and listening exercises. Use this page as your N4 hub: study each topic, take quizzes, and track your progress for the JLPT N4 exam.

1. Core Study Components (What to Study for JLPT N4)

 

JLPT N4 requires stronger grammar control, more vocabulary and kanji, and steady listening practice. Use the sections below as your step-by-step study checklist.

2. Grammar Guide (JLPT N4)

Learn the most important JLPT N4 grammar patterns with simple explanations and targeted practice links. Focus on conditionals, giving/receiving, explanations, and passive/causative forms.

  • ～てあげます／～てもらいます／～てくれます　Learn how to express giving and receiving actions in Japanese — a key JLPT N4 grammar pattern.

  • ～んです 　Understand how to explain reasons and give background information using ～んです.

  • ～ので・～んで 　Learn how to express reasons or causes naturally with ～ので and ～んで.

  • ～のに 　Master the contrastive expression ～のに (“even though / despite”) used at JLPT N4 level.

  • もう・まだ 　Practice using もう and まだ to express “already” and “not yet” in daily Japanese.

  • "have to" 　Learn how to express obligation in Japanese (“have to / must”) — essential for JLPT N4 grammar.

  • ～はず 　Study how to express expectation or assumption using ～はず.

  • よう・みたい・そう・らしい・ために・ように 　Review similar grammar forms expressing appearance, reason, or purpose — all common in JLPT N4.

  • ～たら 　Practice conditional sentences with ～たら (“if / when”) — a core JLPT N4 structure.

  • ～ば 　Learn another conditional form ～ば and its differences from ～たら.

  • ～と 　Understand how to describe natural or habitual results using ～と.

  • ～なら 　Learn how to use ～なら to offer advice or suggestions in Japanese.

  • 受身（うけみ） Passive 　Master the Japanese passive form to describe actions done to the subject.

  • 使役（しえき）Causative 　Study the causative form to express “make someone do / let someone do.”

  • 敬語（けいご） 　Learn the basics of keigo (honorific and humble speech) for polite communication.

  • ～こそ 　Understand the emphatic particle ～こそ used for emphasis or contrast.

3. Verb Forms & Key Differences (JLPT N4)

Review essential N4 verb forms such as potential and volitional, plus compound verbs and transitive vs intransitive pairs. These patterns appear often in reading, listening, and conversation.

4. Adjectives (JLPT N4)

Expand your descriptive power with N4-level i-adjectives and na-adjectives. Practice common adjective patterns and review kanji spellings used at this level.

  • Adjectives for N4 　Learn and practise over 120 essential adjectives for JLPT N4, including both i-adjectives and na-adjectives, with kanji examples and English translations.

5. Kanji for JLPT N4　

Build kanji recognition and writing confidence with N4 kanji quizzes, flashcards, and email practice. Study in small sets and review frequently.

6. Listening Practice (JLPT N4)

Improve comprehension with short listening drills designed for the JLPT N4 level. Practice regularly to build speed, accuracy, and real-life understanding.

7. Extra Practice Topics (Optional but Useful)

Use these extra topics to strengthen weak areas and connect grammar points naturally. Great for learners who want more examples and quizzes.

  • Something/Somewhere/Someone/Sometime (何か／どこか／だれか／いつか)　Practice the JLPT N4 grammar set for indefinite pronouns: something, somewhere, someone, sometime — includes example sentences and quiz items.

  • ～ので　Learn how to express cause-and-effect in Japanese with ～ので, designed for JLPT N4 learners.

  • ～ことができます。　Master the phrase ～ことができます (can do …) for JLPT N4: practice forms and usage in context.

  • Volitional form　Learn how to express your will or intention in Japanese using the volitional form — a key grammar point for natural conversation at the N4 level.

  • ～だけ／～しか／～も　Understand how to express limitation and inclusion with dake, shika, and mo, and practice distinguishing their subtle differences.

  • ～のに　Master the usage of noni to express unexpected contrasts, an essential pattern for JLPT N4 learners.

  • ～まえに　Study how to connect actions in sequence using mae ni (“before doing”), a basic yet frequently used grammar structure.

  • Adjectiveのconnective　Learn how to connect adjectives smoothly in sentences to make your Japanese sound more natural and fluent.

  • Modfying the noun　Practice how verbs and adjectives modify nouns — one of the most common and important grammar patterns in Japanese.

  • ～にします。　Learn how to express decisions or choices politely using ni shimasu — perfect for daily life and business settings.

  • ～かどうかわかりません。　Understand how to express uncertainty or indirect statements with ka dou ka wakarimasen (“I don’t know whether…”).

  • ～と思います。　Learn to express opinions and thoughts naturally in Japanese with to omoimasu, commonly used in conversations.

  • ～たら (when)　Master tara used to describe “when” something happens, for sequencing actions in past or future contexts.

  • ～たら (if)　Learn tara in conditional “if” usage — a key structure for expressing hypothetical or conditional situations in Japanese.

8. Next Step After N4

When you feel comfortable with these topics, move on to JLPT N3 for more advanced grammar, kanji, and test-style practice.

Continue to JLPT N3: Grammar, Kanji & Vocabulary

Updated Jan 2026 11:36