Use these examples to try the method, then adapt it to your own study.
The idea
Start by checking your N5 foundations: kana, basic particles, polite forms and short texts. Next build plain forms and combinations such as たら and たり in complete sentences. Each week read a short passage, listen to suitable material, recall vocabulary and revisit errors. Try official N4 sample questions to identify task types, then change the plan according to your results. Allow more or less time as needed.
| Phase | Focus |
|---|---|
| １ | Check N5 foundations |
| ２ | Build forms in context |
| ３ | Read, listen and recall weekly |
| ４ | Try official samples; adjust |
Examples
- 駅に着いたら、電話してください。Please call when you arrive at the station.
- 雨が降っているので、傘を持って行きます。Because it is raining, I’ll take an umbrella.
- 日本語で短い日記を書くことができます。I can write a short diary entry in Japanese.
- 休みの日は本を読んだり、音楽を聞いたりします。On days off, I do things like read books and listen to music.
- 電車に乗る前に、切符を買います。I buy a ticket before getting on the train.
- 友達に料理を作ってもらいました。A friend cooked a meal for me.
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Watch out
N4 is a broad ability description, not an official checklist of grammar or vocabulary. A schedule cannot guarantee a pass; JLPT does not directly test speaking or writing.
Try it yourself
Complete the sentence for this meaning: Please call when you arrive at the station. 駅に着いた＿＿、電話してください。（ら／り）
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ら
ら completes 着いたら: here it means “when you arrive”. The example says: Please call when you arrive at the station.
Complete the sentence for this meaning: I buy a ticket before getting on the train. 電車に乗る＿＿に、切符を買います。（前／後）
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前 / まえ
前に means before; the ticket is bought before boarding. The example says: I buy a ticket before getting on the train.
Complete the sentence for this meaning: A friend cooked a meal for me. 友達に料理を作って＿＿。（もらいました／いません）
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もらいました
作ってもらいました says the speaker benefited from a friend’s cooking. The example says: A friend cooked a meal for me.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Complete the sentence for this meaning: Please call when you arrive at the station. 駅に着いた＿＿、電話してください。（ら／り）
Complete the sentence for this meaning: I buy a ticket before getting on the train. 電車に乗る＿＿に、切符を買います。（前／後）
Complete the sentence for this meaning: A friend cooked a meal for me. 友達に料理を作って＿＿。（もらいました／いません）
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Plan one week with a foundation check, a short reading, listening and an official sample. Record one error and a next step.