Reading N4 Kanji Vocabulary for N4 | Examples & Quiz
Study Reading N4 Kanji for N4 with Japanese words, romaji, English meanings, example sentences, pronunciation support, and beginner practice.
N4 kanji introduces around 200 new characters, bridging the gap from simple objects to verbs and abstract concepts.
Quick Meaning Box
Understand the core meaning first
Main Japanese
会う
au
English Meaning
To meet
Nepali Meaning
भेट्नु
Romaji
au
Level
JLPT N4
Complete lesson list
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 会う | au | To meet | |
| 同じ | onaji | Same | |
| 知る | shiru | To know | |
| 考え | kangae | Thought / Idea | |
| 多い | ooi | Many | |
| 少し | sukoshi | A little |
How To Use It
Use Reading N4 Kanji correctly
Simple Explanation
Use this vocabulary when the situation matches the meaning. First connect the Japanese sound to the meaning, then use it inside a short sentence.
Sentence Structure
会う (au) = To meet
Start with this simple structure before making longer sentences.
When To Use
Use it in beginner reading, short answers, daily-life examples, and JLPT review questions where the topic appears naturally.
When Not To Use
Do not force it into every sentence. If another word, particle, or grammar pattern expresses the idea more naturally, choose that instead.
- Japanese learners grow faster when they notice how this topic appears in everyday routines, classroom language, and common study examples.
- Even simple vocabulary lessons become more memorable when students connect them to real situations instead of treating them like a word list only.
Open the full beginner explanation
Lookalike Kanji
At this level, kanji start looking very similar. You must pay attention to radicals.
- 待 (Wait): Left side is 'street/movement'.
- 持 (Hold): Left side is 'hand'.
- 特 (Special): Left side is 'cow'.
Compound Words (Jukugo)
You will see many more 2-kanji compounds at N4. Generally, these use the Chinese (On'yomi) readings.
- 映画 (Eiga): Movie
- 音楽 (Ongaku): Music
- 勉強 (Benkyou): Study
Formula / Pattern Box
Memorize the reusable pattern
Pattern 1
会う (au) = To meet
Pattern 2
会う + です
Pattern 3
会う + を / が + verb
Pattern 4
Time or place + particle + 会う
Example Sentences
Read, repeat, and understand the usage
Example 1
電車に乗るです。
Densha ni noru desu.
English
It is Ride the train.
Nepali
यो रेल चढ्नु हो।
- Focus: 電車に乗る
- Meaning: Ride the train
- Role: Use it as the key lesson item.
Example 2
新しい服を着るです。
Atarashii fuku wo kiru desu.
English
It is Wear new clothes.
Nepali
यो नयाँ लुगा लगाउनु हो।
- Focus: 新しい服を着る
- Meaning: Wear new clothes
- Role: Use it as the key lesson item.
Common Mistakes
Avoid the beginner traps
Mistake 1
Wrong
Memorize only: "To meet"
Correct
Read 会う, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Trying to memorize Reading N4 Kanji only by translation instead of noticing how it appears in real Japanese patterns.
Mistake 2
Wrong
Memorize only: "To meet"
Correct
Read 会う, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Reviewing the list once and assuming the lesson is finished without testing recall later.
Mistake 3
Wrong
Memorize only: "To meet"
Correct
Read 会う, say the meaning, then use it in one short sentence.
Skipping speaking or writing practice, which makes the lesson harder to use actively.
Practice Section
Turn passive reading into active memory
Task 1
Fill in the blank
Complete the sentence: 会う means To meet.
Task 2
Multiple choice
Choose the best meaning for 会う before checking the lesson list.
Task 3
Sentence building
Make one short beginner sentence using 会う. Keep it simple.
Task 4
Translation practice
Translate this idea into Japanese: To meet.
Extra practice prompts
- Write two original sentences that use Reading N4 Kanji naturally.
- Review the lesson once without notes, then check what you missed.
- Explain the main meaning of this topic in simple English as if teaching another beginner.
Self-check before moving on
- Can I explain the main purpose of Reading N4 Kanji without reading the notes?
- Can I use at least one example from this lesson in my own sentence?
- Can I come back tomorrow and still remember the key meaning or pattern?
Mini Quiz
Check your understanding
Q1. What does 会う mean?
Q2. What does 同じ mean?
Q3. What does 知る mean?
Q4. What does 考え mean?
Q5. What does 多い mean?
Q6. What does 少し mean?
Q7. What does 電車に乗る mean?
Q8. What does 新しい服を着る mean?
Show answer key
- To meet
- Same
- To know
- Thought / Idea
- Many
- A little
- Ride the train
- Wear new clothes
Real Life Usage
Use the lesson outside flashcards
Conversation Example
A: 会う？
B: はい、会うです。
au - To meet
Classroom Example
A teacher may ask you to read, choose, or explain 会う during a beginner review.
Daily Life Example
Use 会う when the meaning "To meet" appears in a simple real situation.
Use Reading N4 Kanji in a short real-life scene
Imagine you are studying or interacting in a simple daily situation where JLPT N4 Japanese is enough. Your goal is to use this lesson clearly and naturally, not perfectly.
- Create one short scene that includes Reading N4 Kanji.
- Say or write two useful lines connected to the topic.
- Review what felt difficult and repeat the scene one more time with better accuracy.
FAQ
Common beginner questions
How can I memorize reading differences?
Stop memorizing isolated readings. Memorize full VOCABULARY words instead. Know 'Ongaku' rather than knowing 'Oto' and 'Gaku' separately.
Summary Box
What to remember
Key Point
Reading N4 Kanji becomes useful when you can recognize it, explain it simply, and use it in one short sentence.
Pattern
会う (au) = To meet
Next Action
Review with a practice tool3 must-remember examples
- 電車に乗るです。 - It is Ride the train.
- 新しい服を着るです。 - It is Wear new clothes.