Speed Master N4 Vocabulary

Essential JLPT N4 vocabulary from the Speed Master series (31 themed lessons with practice drills).

JLPT levels: N4

Who this course is for

This course is designed for self-learners preparing JLPT N4 with structured lessons and guided practice. Study at your own pace with free previews and interactive quizzes on Minna Nihongo.

What you will learn

Work through 31 published lessons covering vocabulary, kanji recognition, reading practice, and exam-style review for JLPT N4. Each lesson links to focused exercises so you can reinforce what you study immediately.

Lessons

  1. People — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (People) from the Speed Master series. 26 words.
  2. Time and Duration — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Time and Duration) from the Speed Master series. 39 words.
  3. Numbers, Quantity and Degree — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Numbers, Quantity and Degree) from the Speed Master series. 17 words.
  4. Range, Position and Direction — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Range, Position and Direction) from the Speed Master series. 26 words.
  5. Daily Life — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Daily Life) from the Speed Master series. 24 words.
  6. Food and Drinks — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Food and Drinks) from the Speed Master series. 40 words.
  7. Clothes, Shoes and Bags — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Clothes, Shoes and Bags) from the Speed Master series. 33 words.
  8. City and Transportation — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (City and Transportation) from the Speed Master series. 42 words.
  9. Houses and Buildings — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Houses and Buildings) from the Speed Master series. 29 words.
  10. Nature — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Nature) from the Speed Master series. 28 words.
  11. School, Education and Research — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (School, Education and Research) from the Speed Master series. 44 words.
  12. Work and Occupations — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Work and Occupations) from the Speed Master series. 39 words.
  13. Economy, Industry and Technology — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Economy, Industry and Technology) from the Speed Master series. 23 words.
  14. Hobbies, Arts and Sports — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Hobbies, Arts and Sports) from the Speed Master series. 21 words.
  15. Body and Health — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Body and Health) from the Speed Master series. 29 words.
  16. Tools and Materials — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Tools and Materials) from the Speed Master series. 21 words.
  17. Countries, Society and the World — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Countries, Society and the World) from the Speed Master series. 26 words.
  18. People and Relationships — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (People and Relationships) from the Speed Master series. 31 words.
  19. Communication and Information — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Communication and Information) from the Speed Master series. 21 words.
  20. Plans and Schedules — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Plans and Schedules) from the Speed Master series. 25 words.
  21. Thinking and Judgement — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Thinking and Judgement) from the Speed Master series. 18 words.
  22. Troubles and Problems — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Troubles and Problems) from the Speed Master series. 29 words.
  23. Personality and Feelings — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Personality and Feelings) from the Speed Master series. 27 words.
  24. Greetings and Expressions — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Greetings and Expressions) from the Speed Master series. 19 words.
  25. Honorific Expressions — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Honorific Expressions) from the Speed Master series. 25 words.
  26. Verbs (Part 1) — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Verbs (Part 1)) from the Speed Master series. 14 words.
  27. Verbs (Part 2) — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Verbs (Part 2)) from the Speed Master series. 16 words.
  28. Adjectives — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Adjectives) from the Speed Master series. 30 words.
  29. Adverbs — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Adverbs) from the Speed Master series. 26 words.
  30. Nouns — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Nouns) from the Speed Master series. 32 words.
  31. Question Words and Conjunctions — Learn essential JLPT N4 vocabulary (Question Words and Conjunctions) from the Speed Master series. 14 words.

Sample vocabulary from this course

  • 一人（ひとり） (一人): live alone
  • 金（かね） (金): not enough money
  • 明日（あす） (明日): tomorrow
  • 夫（おっと） (夫): husband
  • 駅（えき） (駅): between stations
  • 塩（しお） (塩): add salt
  • 妻（つま） (妻): wife
  • 忙（いそが） (忙): busy life
  • 今夜（こんや） (今夜): tonight
  • 封筒（ふうとう） (封筒): front of an envelope
  • 急（いそ） (急): hurry; rush
  • 家内（かない） (家内): my wife
  • 料理（りょうり） (料理): leftover food; food remains
  • 今年（ことし） (今年): this year
  • 裏（うら） (裏): back; reverse
  • 再来週（さらいしゅう） (再来週): the week after next
  • 学校（がっこう） (学校): stay at school
  • 部屋（へや） (部屋): corner of the room
  • 祖父（そふ） (祖父): grandfather; grandpa
  • ねぼう（する） (ねぼう（する）): oversleep
  • 祖母（そぼ） (祖母): grandmother; grandma
  • 支度（したく） (支度): prepare; get ready
  • 学校（がっこう） (学校): around the school
  • 生徒（せいと） (生徒): students increase
  • 再来月（さらいげつ） (再来月): the month after next
  • 生徒（せいと） (生徒): students decrease
  • パパ (パパ): dad; papa
  • 部屋（へや） (部屋): center of the room
  • 出（で） (出): get ready to go out
  • 今度彼（こんどかれ） (今度彼): I'll meet him next time
  • 弟（おとうと） (弟): wake (one's) younger brother
  • 金（かね） (金): run out of money
  • 家（いえ） (家): near the house; the neighborhood
  • ママ (ママ): mom; mama
  • 最近忙（さいきんいそが） (最近忙): I've been busy lately
  • 遠（とお） (遠): distant town
  • 時間（じかん） (時間): about an hour
  • 息子（むすこ） (息子): son
  • 間彼（あいだかれ） (間彼): I met him the other day
  • 花（はな） (花): water the flowers

Practice quizzes included

  • Speed Master N4: People Vocabulary
  • Speed Master N4: Numbers, Quantity and Degree Vocabulary
  • Speed Master N4: Range, Position and Direction Vocabulary
  • Speed Master N4: Daily Life Vocabulary
  • Speed Master N4: Time and Duration Vocabulary

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