Japanese language for JLPT N4 / NAT Q4 Learners　みんなの日本　II

Japanese language for JLPT N4 / NAT Q4 Learners　みんなの日本　II free download

Japanese for the Elementary level みんなの日本語　Ⅱ　All lessons 26-50

The JLPT N4 (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Level N4) is an elementary level exam designed to assess a learner’s ability to understand basic Japanese used in everyday situations. This level builds on the foundation established in N5 and is suitable for those who can handle simple conversations and read basic texts. The N4 test evaluates four main skills: reading, listening, grammar, and vocabulary.

Key Areas of the N4 Level:

1. Vocabulary (語彙 - ごい)

   • At N4, learners are expected to know around 1,500 vocabulary words. These words cover a wide range of everyday situations, including topics like daily life, work, food, weather, family, and more.

   • Important categories of vocabulary include:

     • Everyday objects (家電 - けでん, 生活用品 - せいかつようひん)

     • Time expressions (時間 - じかん, 今日 - きょう, 明日 - あした)

     • Common verbs, adjectives, and nouns used for communication.

2. Kanji (漢字 - かんじ)

   • At N4, learners should be familiar with around 300 kanji characters. The kanji at this level include some characters used in daily life, such as numbers, family members, time-related kanji, and basic verbs.

   • Examples include:

     • 作る -つくる Make

     • 痛いーいたいーPain

     • 頭ーあたまーHead

     • 働くーはたらくーWork

3. Grammar (文法 - ぶんぽう) N4 grammar introduces several key grammatical points that help learners communicate more effectively in a variety of situations.

   • Passive Form (受身形 - うけみけい) The passive form is used to express actions done to the subject, often implying that the subject was affected by the action.

     • Example: 食べられる (taberareru) - "to be eaten"

       • Example Sentence: 先生に本を読まれた。 (Sensei ni hon wo yomareta.) – "The teacher read the book."

     • Formation: Verb in the た/だ form + られる (for ru-verbs) or される (for suru verbs).

   • Respectful Form (尊敬語 - そんけいご) The respectful form is used to show respect or politeness towards the listener or third parties.

     • Example: 行く → いらっしゃる (iku → irassharu) – "to go" (respectful)

       • Example Sentence: 先生は今いらっしゃいますか？ (Sensei wa ima irasshaimasu ka?) – "Is the teacher here now?"

     • This is used to show respect to people in higher positions or who you are addressing politely.

   • Potential Form (可能形 - かのうけい) This form indicates the ability to do something. It is used to express what someone is capable of.

     • Example: 食べる → 食べられる (taberu → taberareru) – "can eat"

       • Example Sentence: 日本語が話せますか？ (Nihongo ga hanasemasu ka?) – "Can you speak Japanese?"

     • Formation: The potential form is made by adding the suffix -られる to ru-verbs and -できる for suru-verbs.

   • Volitional Form (意志形 - いしけい) The volitional form is used to express intentions or suggestions. It indicates the speaker's desire or plan to do something.

     • Example: 食べる → 食べよう (taberu → tabeyou) – "Let's eat" or "I will eat"

       • Example Sentence: 映画を見ようか？ (Eiga wo miyou ka?) – "Shall we watch a movie?"

   • Conjunctions and Connectors At N4, learners also begin using more advanced conjunctions and connectors to combine thoughts and sentences.

     • Examples include:

       • それで (sore de) – "Therefore, because of that"

       • けれども (keredomo) – "But, however"

       • だから (dakara) – "So, that's why"

4. Sentence Structure N4 grammar allows for more complex sentence constructions, including compound sentences with multiple clauses, embedded clauses, and using various tenses (past, present, future).

Summary of Key Points for N4 Vocabulary, Kanji, Grammar:

• Vocabulary: 1,500 words covering daily life, work, travel, etc.

• Kanji: Around 300 kanji characters for everyday use.

• Grammar: Focuses on more complex sentence structures, passive form, respect form, ability form, and introducing the te-form and volitional form.

These points are crucial for anyone progressing from beginner to intermediate Japanese and will be helpful in interacting with native speakers in various social contexts.

Below mentioned some more example Grammars which will cover in this course.

•Plain form ん です

•V て いただけませんか

•Interrogative V たら いいですか。

•N (object) は ｛すきです/きらいです/じょうずです/へたです/あります ｝N

•V Potential verbs & sentences

•Particle は、も、 Double particle

•V1 ます Form ながら V2

•それに、それで

•Volitional Form

•V Volitional form と思っています。

•～つもりです

Conditional form

Passive form / 受身形 （うけみけい）

V ます Form/いAdj （い）/な Adj （な）そうです

Causative form / しえき

V Causative て Form いただけませんか

敬語 （Polite expression） そんけいご

謙譲語 （Humble expression） and lots of ...