JLPT N4 Reading 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Go to the reception desk

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

He was not feeling well

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The number of people and total weight

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To study Japanese

Answer

「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?

Accepted Answer

Drinks only

Answer

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).

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