I have organized these by theme to make them easier to memorize. Note: Readings (On’yomi & Kun’yomi) vary by word, so focus on the meaning and common vocabulary first.
He opened the envelope. ( Gōkaku - Pass). jlpt n4 kanji list
To pass N4, one had to be Tsuyoi (Strong). But the character was composed of (Bow) and 虫 (Insect/Bug). Strength, he realized, wasn't about brute force. It was about the tension of the bow, and the squirming, uncomfortable effort—the bugs in your stomach—required to hold it. I have organized these by theme to make
The mock exam was a blur of gray tones. The listening section was a torrent of polite Japanese, with speakers apologizing for things they hadn't done yet, and refusing requests by praising the weather. ( Gōkaku - Pass)
Then there was and 母 , which he knew, but now they were paired with 父母 ( fubo - parents). The list demanded he understand the compound words. The individual pieces were just bricks; N4 was about building the wall.