A widely used 4-page document that includes kanji, hiragana, and English meanings. NIHONGO ICHIBAN

Words like 綺麗 (kirei) and 嫌い (kirai) look like they end in い, but they are Na-adjectives. Our PDF highlights these traps.

At the N4 level, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test expects you to know approximately 100 to 120 adjectives. These are split into two distinct categories:

Na-Adj: Add ~de (e.g., Shizuka de kirei - Quiet and beautiful). Why Use a PDF Checklist?

If you are preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4, you already know that adjectives are the spice of the language. While N5 focused on the absolute basics (big, small, hot, cold), the N4 level introduces the vocabulary you need to express emotions, complex descriptions, and opinions.

(Bonus) Basic forms like present affirmative, negative, past, and past negative help you use adjectives in sentences.

Na-Adj: Add ~deshita or ~datta (e.g., Kantan deshita - It was easy). I-Adj: Remove ~i, add ~kunai (e.g., Atsukunai - Not hot). Na-Adj: Add ~ja nai or ~dewa arimasen. Te-Form (Connecting):