JLPT N4 Reading 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 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?
- Borrow a book immediately
- Go to the reception desk (Correct answer)
- Show their ID to a librarian
- Wait outside the library
Correct 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).
Question 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?
- He had an important meeting in the morning
- He was not feeling well (Correct answer)
- He forgot to set his alarm
- He went to bed very late
Correct answer: He was not feeling well
The text says 「体の具合が悪くて」meaning he was feeling physically unwell.
Question 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?
- The speed of the elevator
- The number of people and total weight (Correct answer)
- The types of items allowed inside
- The operating hours of the elevator
Correct answer: The number of people and total weight
The sign limits both the number of passengers (10 people) and total weight (800 kg).
Question 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?
- To teach Japanese to others
- To study Japanese (Correct answer)
- To meet Japanese friends
- To practice for a job interview
Correct 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.
Question 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?
- Food only
- Both food and drinks
- Drinks only (Correct answer)
- Nothing at all
Correct 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).
Question 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?
- Adults only
- Children only (Correct answer)
- Both adults and children
- Only adults with children
Correct 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.
Question 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?
- Every day from 10 AM to 7 PM
- Weekdays from 10 AM to 7 PM only (Correct answer)
- Weekends from 10 AM to 7 PM only
- Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM
Correct 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.
JLPT N4 Reading 2
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?