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JLPT N4 (adjectives)

There are 2 types of adjective in the Japanese language. This list contains all the na-adjectives & i-adjectives found at that the JLPT N4 level. For more explanation and other aspects like how they modify verbs you should check out the site(s) below.

Even though the adjectives themselves are JLPT N4 level, the kanji for each word is a mixture of levels.

Adjectives - Tae Kim's Guide to Learning Japanese


First 20 of 46 Words

安全
あんぜん

safety; security

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必要
ひつよう

(1) necessary; needed; essential; indispensable; (n)
(2) necessity; need; requirement

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自由
じゆう

freedom; liberty

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特別
とくべつ

special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial

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反対
はんたい

(1) opposition; resistance; antagonism; hostility; objection; dissent; (n,adj-no)
(2) reverse; opposite; inverse; contrary

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簡単
かんたん

(1) simple; easy; uncomplicated;
(2) brief; quick; light

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普通
ふつう

(1) general; ordinary; usual; (adv)
(2) normally; generally; usually;
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危険
きけん

(1) danger; peril; hazard;
(2) risk

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十分
じゅうぶん

(1) enough; sufficient; plenty; adequate; satisfactory; (adv)
(2) sufficiently; fully; thoroughly; well; perfectly; (n,vs)
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確か
たしか

(1) sure; certain; positive; definite;
(2) reliable; trustworthy; safe; sound; firm; accurate; correct; exact; (adv)
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きゅう

(1) sudden; abrupt; unexpected;
(2) urgent; pressing;
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複雑
ふくざつ

complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)

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残念
ざんねん

deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate

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楽しみ
たのしみ

(1) enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby;
(2) anticipation; looking forward to

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無理
むり

(1) unreasonable; unnatural; unjustifiable;
(2) impossible;
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盛ん
さかん

(1) prosperous; flourishing; thriving; successful;
(2) popular; widespread;
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安心
あんしん

relief; peace of mind

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一生懸命
いっしょうけんめい

(yoji) very hard; with utmost effort; with all one's might; for dear life

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適当
てきとう

(1) suitable; proper; appropriate; adequate; fit; fair;
(2) perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy; lazy; careless; noncommittal; unreliable; irresponsible

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久しぶり
ひさしぶり

a long time (since the last time); first in a long time

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