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JLPT N4 · Elementary

JLPT N4 Kanji List

181 kanji

JLPT N4 kanji question practice 137 vocabulary tests · real exam questions N4 kanji flashcards 181 cards · readings & meanings
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Study guide

How to study this N4 kanji list

Check familiar characters inside longer words. A compound may use a different reading from the one you first learned.

  1. Cover the meanings with the recall toggle and try to read a small group of characters.
  2. Open a character, choose one example word, and check its reading and meaning. Use audio where a play button is available.
  3. Review the words you missed, then return to the list and recall them without the hints.
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The level labels are study groupings used by this site. The JLPT does not publish an official vocabulary, kanji or grammar list.

Reference: Official JLPT FAQ.

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