JLPT N4 — Reading (読解)

Title

JLPT N4 — Reading (読解)

Level

N4

Segment

reading

Scope

This segment evaluates comprehension of short and medium-length texts and everyday informational materials.

Official Question Types

1. 内容理解（短文） (Comprehension - Short Passages): Read short passages (~100–150 words) on daily life topics and answer comprehension questions (~4 items).
2. 内容理解（中文） (Comprehension - Medium Passages): Read medium-length passages (~450 words) explaining concrete events or personal experiences and answer questions on specific details (~4 items).
3. 情報検索 (Information Retrieval): Scan practical materials such as notices, posters, or schedules to extract specific required facts (~2 items).

How to Study

Practice reading texts within time limits. Read questions and options prior to reading the text to know what specific information to target, especially for Information Retrieval tasks.

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