JLPT N4 Kanji Test 9

1. What is the meaning of the kanji 「積」?

a) Light

b) Travel

c) Shortage

d) Pile / Accumulate

The kanji 「積」 carries the idea of collecting, accumulating, or piling up. It is used in words like 積む (to pile up) and 面積 (area). The core meaning revolves around gathering things to form a larger quantity.

2. Choose the correct kanji for 「ゆしゅつ」 (export).

a) 有出

b) 遊出

c) 輸出

d) 由出

「輸出」 uses 「輸」 meaning transport and 「出」 meaning to go out. Together the meaning is "to send goods out of the country." Commonly used in economics and trade.

3. What does the kanji 「断」 mean?

a) Expand

b) Cut off / Refuse / Decide

c) Borrow

d) Approach

「断」 means to cut, sever, refuse, or make a firm decision. Appears in words like 断る (to refuse) and 判断 (judgment). The image is of making a clean break.

4. Which kanji means "thanks / gratitude"?

a) 礼

b) 係

c) 季

d) 礼

「礼」 symbolizes bowing and good manners. It is used for expressing gratitude (礼儀、失礼、礼金). Its meaning is tied to politeness and social courtesy.

5. What is the reading of the kanji 「熱」 meaning "heat"?

a) ねつ

b) きつ

c) あつ

d) じつ

「熱」 (ねつ) refers to heat or fever and appears in 熱い (hot to the touch) and 熱心 (enthusiastic). Its core idea is strong energy or high temperature.

6. Choose the correct meaning of 「過ごす」.

a) To break

b) To refuse

c) To spend (time)

d) To cook

「過ごす」 uses the kanji 過 (to pass, exceed). It refers to the way one "passes" or spends their time, such as ゆっくり過ごす (spend time relaxing).

7. Which of the following means "to decide"?

a) 泳ぐ

b) 決める

c) 走る

d) 曲がる

決める comes from the kanji 決 (decision, settle). It expresses making a choice or forming a determination. Used in many contexts, such as rules, plans, or resolutions.

8. What is the meaning of 「夢」?

a) Fear

b) Idea

c) Cloud

d) Dream

「夢」 means dream (sleeping dream or ambition). It represents imagination and future hope. Common in words like 夢中 (absorbed) and 夢見る (to dream).

9. Choose the correct kanji for 「そだてる」 (to raise/bring up).

a) 達てる

b) 数てる

c) 育てる

d) 成てる

育 means nurture, growth. 育てる refers to raising children, animals, or developing skills. It implies care and gradual growth.

10. What is the meaning of the kanji 「敗」?

a) Victory

b) Defeat

c) Plant

d) Compare

「敗」 means loss or defeat. Used in 失敗 (failure) and 勝敗 (victory or defeat). Indicates being overcome or failing in competition.