JLPT N4 Kanji Test 12
1. What is the meaning of 「自由」?
Answer: c) Freedom / Liberty
自由 (じゆう) combines 自 (self) and 由 (reason/origin). It conveys the idea of being able to act according to one's own will without constraints. Frequently used in conversations, instructions, and reading texts in JLPT N4.
自由 (じゆう) combines 自 (self) and 由 (reason/origin). It conveys the idea of being able to act according to one's own will without constraints. Frequently used in conversations, instructions, and reading texts in JLPT N4.
2. Choose the correct kanji for "けんきゅう" (research).
Answer: b) 研究
研究 combines 研 (study / polish) and 究 (investigate). It refers to systematic study or investigation of a topic. Common in academic and professional contexts within JLPT N4 passages.
研究 combines 研 (study / polish) and 究 (investigate). It refers to systematic study or investigation of a topic. Common in academic and professional contexts within JLPT N4 passages.
3. What is the meaning of 「動物」?
Answer: c) Animal
動物 (どうぶつ) combines 動 (move) and 物 (thing). It refers to living creatures that move, frequently appearing in reading passages about nature, pets, or school contexts in JLPT N4.
動物 (どうぶつ) combines 動 (move) and 物 (thing). It refers to living creatures that move, frequently appearing in reading passages about nature, pets, or school contexts in JLPT N4.
4. Choose the reading of 「運転」.
Answer: a) うんてん
運転 combines 運 (move/carry) and 転 (turn/revolve). It refers to operating a vehicle or machinery. Common in reading instructions, safety signs, and JLPT N4 listening passages.
運転 combines 運 (move/carry) and 転 (turn/revolve). It refers to operating a vehicle or machinery. Common in reading instructions, safety signs, and JLPT N4 listening passages.
5. What is the meaning of 「近所」?
Answer: c) Neighborhood / Nearby area
近所 (きんじょ) combines 近 (near) and 所 (place). It describes surrounding areas or local neighborhoods, commonly seen in dialogues about daily life, directions, and community settings.
近所 (きんじょ) combines 近 (near) and 所 (place). It describes surrounding areas or local neighborhoods, commonly seen in dialogues about daily life, directions, and community settings.
6. What is the reading of 「閉店」?
Answer: c) へいてん
閉店 combines 閉 (close) and 店 (shop). It literally means a store is closing, often seen in signs and notifications, useful in daily life reading for JLPT N4.
閉店 combines 閉 (close) and 店 (shop). It literally means a store is closing, often seen in signs and notifications, useful in daily life reading for JLPT N4.
7. What is the meaning of 「電話番号」?
Answer: b) Telephone number
電話番号 (でんわばんごう) consists of 電 (electricity), 話 (talk), 番 (number/order), and 号 (number). It is a common compound word in daily conversation and reading passages.
電話番号 (でんわばんごう) consists of 電 (electricity), 話 (talk), 番 (number/order), and 号 (number). It is a common compound word in daily conversation and reading passages.
8. Choose the correct kanji for "しゅうしょく" (getting a job).
Answer: b) 就職
就職 combines 就 (settle/engage) and 職 (occupation). Refers to employment or career start, frequently appearing in JLPT N4 reading and listening contexts about work and school.
就職 combines 就 (settle/engage) and 職 (occupation). Refers to employment or career start, frequently appearing in JLPT N4 reading and listening contexts about work and school.
9. What is the meaning of 「約束」?
Answer: c) Promise / Appointment
約束 (やくそく) combines 約 (agreement) and 束 (bundle/tie). Represents a commitment or promise, often appearing in social and conversational JLPT texts.
約束 (やくそく) combines 約 (agreement) and 束 (bundle/tie). Represents a commitment or promise, often appearing in social and conversational JLPT texts.
10. Choose the correct kanji for "つうやく" (interpretation/translator).
Answer: b) 通訳
通訳 combines 通 (pass through/communicate) and 訳 (translate). Refers to interpreting or translation, commonly used in conversations for JLPT listening and reading comprehension.
通訳 combines 通 (pass through/communicate) and 訳 (translate). Refers to interpreting or translation, commonly used in conversations for JLPT listening and reading comprehension.
11. What is the reading of 「集合場所」?
Answer: c) しゅうごうばしょ
集合 (gather) + 場所 (place) = meeting place. Often seen in instructions for school, trips, or events in JLPT N4 readings.
集合 (gather) + 場所 (place) = meeting place. Often seen in instructions for school, trips, or events in JLPT N4 readings.
12. What is the meaning of 「注意」?
Answer: b) Caution / Attention
注意 combines 注 (focus/pour) and 意 (mind). Indicates paying attention, often seen on traffic signs, instructions, or safety notices in JLPT N4 readings.
注意 combines 注 (focus/pour) and 意 (mind). Indicates paying attention, often seen on traffic signs, instructions, or safety notices in JLPT N4 readings.
13. Choose the correct kanji for "きゅうけい" (rest / break).
Answer: b) 休憩
休憩 combines 休 (rest) and 憩 (repose). It refers to short breaks during work, school, or travel, differentiating from 休暇 (long vacation). Important for reading comprehension.
休憩 combines 休 (rest) and 憩 (repose). It refers to short breaks during work, school, or travel, differentiating from 休暇 (long vacation). Important for reading comprehension.
14. What is the meaning of 「参加」?
Answer: c) Participation / Join
参加 combines 参 (participate) and 加 (add). It indicates joining events, meetings, or activities, often appearing in invitations or instructions.
参加 combines 参 (participate) and 加 (add). It indicates joining events, meetings, or activities, often appearing in invitations or instructions.
15. What is the reading of 「運動会」?
Answer: b) うんどうかい
運動会 combines 運動 (exercise/movement) + 会 (meeting). Refers to sports day events in schools, common in JLPT N4 school life passages.
運動会 combines 運動 (exercise/movement) + 会 (meeting). Refers to sports day events in schools, common in JLPT N4 school life passages.
16. What is the meaning of 「案内」?
Answer: c) Guidance / Information
案内 combines 案 (plan/suggestion) and 内 (inside). Refers to giving directions, information, or guidance, common in stores and public spaces.
案内 combines 案 (plan/suggestion) and 内 (inside). Refers to giving directions, information, or guidance, common in stores and public spaces.
17. Choose the correct kanji for "ほうこく" (report).
Answer: b) 報告
報告 combines 報 (inform) and 告 (announce). Refers to reporting information, often used in workplace or school contexts, essential for JLPT N4 comprehension.
報告 combines 報 (inform) and 告 (announce). Refers to reporting information, often used in workplace or school contexts, essential for JLPT N4 comprehension.
Comments for questions
19. What is the meaning of 「持参」?
Answer: c) Bring / Carry along
持参 (じさん) combines 持 (hold) and 参 (bring). It refers to bringing something with you, common in instructions, school, or work-related JLPT reading passages.
持参 (じさん) combines 持 (hold) and 参 (bring). It refers to bringing something with you, common in instructions, school, or work-related JLPT reading passages.
20. Choose the correct kanji for "しゅっぱつ" (departure).
Answer: b) 出発
出発 combines 出 (exit) and 発 (departure/start). It refers to leaving or departing, seen in transportation schedules, travel instructions, and JLPT N4 reading texts.
出発 combines 出 (exit) and 発 (departure/start). It refers to leaving or departing, seen in transportation schedules, travel instructions, and JLPT N4 reading texts.
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