About Japanese N4
A2 is the elementary tier in CEFR. At A2 you can handle most everyday interactions — ordering food, asking for directions, booking a hotel, describing your job and your weekend — and you can express yourself in simple connected sentences. The words at A2 expand on the A1 foundation: common verbs, daily routines, clothing, transport, the home. A2 is the practical fluency tier: if you finish A2, you can survive comfortably in a Japanese-speaking country.
N4 level outcomes
To complete this level: 9 can-do proofs · 8 real-world tasks · 75% overall mastery
- By the end of L2, the learner can 在旅行、餐厅、购物、交通、社交中进行连续交流VocabularyGrammarListeningSpeakingReadingWritingPronunciationInteractionMediation
All 800 words at N4
Click any word to see its full breakdown: reading, translation, and a real example word.
How to study Japanese N4
A2 takes about 6-8 weeks on top of A1. Continue spaced-repetition review of the A1 deck (your recall should now be automatic) and add 30-50 new A2 words per week. Start reading simple Japanese texts — children's books, news headlines, restaurant menus — and listening to slow podcasts. By the end of A2 you should be able to follow a basic Japanese conversation at natural speed.
Common questions about Japanese N4
How do A1 and A2 Japanese differ?
A1 is survival: fixed phrases for immediate needs. A2 adds the routines of daily life — shopping, travel, work, your background — so you start linking simple sentences instead of producing isolated words.
Is A2 vocabulary enough for a trip to a Japanese-speaking country?
Yes, for most tourist situations: booking, transport, ordering, asking directions and small talk. Pair it with a little listening practice and you will comfortably navigate a week of travel.