Free JLPT N4 Exam Prep
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Level N4
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JLPT JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) License: Complete Roadmap
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Kanji & Vocabulary AcquisitionYou are here
Master ~300 kanji characters with on/kun readings and 1,500 vocabulary words across daily life themes.
Grammar Patterns & Verb Conjugations
Learn conditionals (tara/to/ba/nara), giving/receiving verbs, passive/causative voice, and modality expressions.
Reading Comprehension & Information Retrieval
Practice short and mid-length passages, notices, and promotional flyers under timed conditions.
Listening Comprehension & Practice Exams
Train on task-based and point comprehension dialogues, verbal expressions, quick responses, and full timed mock tests.
Can You Take the JLPT N4 Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Open to all non-native Japanese language learners
- •Valid photo identification required on test day
- •Black medium-soft HB or No.2 pencil and a clean plastic eraser required for the mark sheet
- •Register through local host institution during official registration window
JLPT N4 Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6–12 months typical preparation
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Japan Foundation & Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES)
Retake Policy
No limit on retakes; candidates may register for any subsequent official administration. The test runs twice a year in July and December, but many overseas cities hold only one of the two sittings (the United States holds the December test only).
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What You'll Study
9 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Introduction & Exam Logistics
3 sections
Chapter 2: Kanji Mastery & Orthography (Moji)
3 sections
Chapter 3: N4 Vocabulary & Contextual Expressions (Goi)
4 sections
Chapter 4: Verb Conjugations, Particles & Adjective Forms
7 sections
Chapter 5: Conditionals, Giving/Receiving & Voice Patterns
3 sections
Chapter 6: Modality, Purpose & State Changes
3 sections
Chapter 7: Keigo & Sentence Composition Techniques
3 sections
Chapter 8: Reading Comprehension Mastery (Dokkai)
3 sections
Chapter 9: Listening Comprehension Mastery (Chōkai)
4 sections
JLPT N4 Exam Details
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Level N4
Administered by Japan Foundation & Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Japan Foundation & Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) content outline
Five official item types in a 25-minute session of about 28 items: kanji reading (~7), orthography (~5), contextually-defined expressions (~8), paraphrases (~4), and word usage (~4).
Three official item types totalling about 21 items: selecting the grammar form that fits the sentence (~13), sentence composition / star questions (~4), and text-level grammar across a short connected passage (~4).
Three official item types totalling about 8 items: short passages of roughly 100–200 characters (~3), a mid-size text of roughly 450 characters (~3), and information retrieval from a notice of roughly 400 characters (~2).
Four official item types in a 35-minute session of about 28 items: task-based comprehension (~8), comprehension of key points (~7), verbal expressions (~5), and quick response (~8). Verbal expressions and quick response offer three choices, not four.
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What's Next After the JLPT N4?
After passing the JLPT N4, you can pursue these career paths
Specified Skilled Worker (SSW Type 1)
Meets Japanese language prerequisite for nursing care, hospitality, food service, and agriculture work visas in Japan.
Japanese University Admissions (Undergraduate)
Serves as intermediate milestone toward N2/N1 proficiency required for higher education in Japan.
JLPT N4 Exam FAQ
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