Practice Test GeeksJLPT - Japanese Language Proficiency Test Practice Test
← All JLPT Flashcard Decks

N4 Reading Flashcards

7 cards from real JLPT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 7 N4 Reading flashcards as text

  1. A notice at a library reads: 「本を借りる前に、図書館のカードを見せてください。カードがない人は、まず受付に来てください。」What must a person WITHOUT a library card do first?

    Answer: Go to the reception desk

    The notice says people without a card must first come to the reception desk (受付に来てください).

  2. A short text states: 「田中さんは毎朝6時に起きますが、今日は体の具合が悪くて、9時まで寝ていました。」Why did Tanaka-san sleep until 9 o'clock today?

    Answer: He was not feeling well

    The text says 「体の具合が悪くて」meaning he was feeling physically unwell.

  3. A sign reads: 「このエレベーターは10人まで乗れます。重さは800キロまでです。」What does this sign primarily restrict?

    Answer: The number of people and total weight

    The sign limits both the number of passengers (10 people) and total weight (800 kg).

  4. A passage reads: 「山田さんは日本語を勉強するために、毎週土曜日に日本語学校へ通っています。」Why does Yamada-san go to Japanese school?

    Answer: To study Japanese

    「日本語を勉強するために」means 'in order to study Japanese,' giving the reason for attending.

  5. An email message says: 「パーティーは土曜日の夜7時から始まります。食べ物は持って来なくていいです。飲み物だけ持って来てください。」What should guests bring to the party?

    Answer: Drinks only

    The email says not to bring food (食べ物は持って来なくていい) but to bring only drinks (飲み物だけ持って来てください).

  6. A poster reads: 「このプールは子どもだけが使えます。大人は入れません。」Who is allowed to use this pool?

    Answer: Children only

    「子どもだけが使えます」and 「大人は入れません」clearly state only children may use the pool.

  7. A short passage states: 「この店は月曜日から金曜日まで、午前10時から午後7時まで開いています。土曜日と日曜日は休みです。」When is this store open?

    Answer: Weekdays from 10 AM to 7 PM only

    The store is open Monday through Friday (月曜日から金曜日まで) and closed on weekends.