JLPT N4 — Kanji & Orthography (漢字・表記)

Title

JLPT N4 — Kanji & Orthography (漢字・表記)

Level

N4

Segment

kanji

Scope

This segment tests kanji reading ability and correct kanji orthography within the Language Knowledge section.

Official Question Types

1. 漢字読み (Kanji Reading): Read a word written in kanji within a context and choose the correct reading in hiragana (~9 items).
2. 表記 (Orthography): Read a word written in hiragana within a context and choose the correct kanji representation (~9 items).

How to Study

Focus on mastering the ~300 N4 kanji in compound words rather than in isolation. Practice reading sample sentences daily and write out hiragana-to-kanji pairings to solidify orthographic accuracy.

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