Japanese language proficiency test (JLPT)

An honest review of the best JLPT N4 textbooks in 2026. Shin Kanzen Master, Try!, Nihongo So-Matome, budget vs premium pairings, and what Japademy actually uses.

An honest comparison of the best online JLPT N4 courses in 2026. Self-paced vs live group vs 1-on-1, with prices, formats, and who each one is best for.

Is JLPT N4 worth the 550+ study hours? An honest look at the jobs it opens, the visas it supports, and when skipping it makes more sense.

A free JLPT N4 sample test and a complete framework for using mock exams strategically. Plus why most practice tests don't help you pass.

The complete JLPT N4 kanji list (all 300) with readings, meanings, sample words, and a free PDF download. Plus how to actually study them without burning out.

A realistic 20-week JLPT N4 study plan used in a live prep course. Week-by-week breakdown, exam strategy phase, and the mistakes most learners make.

Confused between JLPT N5 and N4? Here is a clear decision framework based on where you actually are in your Japanese, and which exam fits your goals.