JLPT N4 case studies

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has five levels, from N5, the easiest, to N1, the most difficult. N4 sits just above the entry level. According to the JLPT level descriptions, N4 and N5 measure understanding of basic Japanese mainly learned in class, so N4 is a natural first certificate for learners who have completed an introductory course and want evidence of a solid foundation. At N4, the stated ability is to read and understand passages on familiar daily topics written in basic vocabulary and kanji, and to listen and comprehend conversations encountered in daily life, generally following their contents provided they are spoken slowly. The JLPT N4 case studies are 5 cases and about 1,775 words.