JLPT N4 Japanese Reading Practice
JLPT N4 Japanese reading practice sits between beginner scripts and mid-level nuance: everyday actions, soft emotion, and slightly longer sentences. Read the free umbrella sample below, review one target word, then generate more practice in Yomigi.
Who this level is for
- You can follow simple past events and everyday scenes.
- You want slightly longer sentences without jumping to dense essays.
- You still need dictionary help for less common verbs and adjectives.
傘を買った帰り道
帰り道、私はコンビニで傘を買いました。でも店を出ると、雨はもうやんでいました。少し悔しかったけれど、駅まで歩きながら、青い空を見て笑ってしまいました。
Gist. On the way home, the narrator buys an umbrella at a convenience store, but the rain has already stopped.
Key vocabulary
悔しかった (くやしかった)
was frustrating, was annoying, was vexing
Reading tips
- Track who did what — subjects are often omitted in Japanese.
- Guess from context before opening dictionary help.
- Re-read after one lookup pass to feel the rhythm.