Communication & Language

Introduction

Communication is at the heart of language learning, and N4 introduces key vocabulary for talking about talking. From 発表 (presentation) to 翻訳 (translation), these words help you discuss how information is shared and understood.

You'll find these terms useful both in the classroom and in real-world Japanese settings.

Themes

All JLPT N4 Vocabulary in This Chapter (25)

1. 挨拶 あいさつ Greeting; salutation. A polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone.
2. 返事 へんじ Reply; answer; response. A verbal or written answer to a question or call.
3. 連絡 れんらく Contact; getting in touch; communication. A message or call to inform someone.
4. 報告 ほうこく Report; information. A formal account of findings or events delivered to someone.
5. 説明 せつめい Explanation; description; account. Making something clear or understandable through words.
6. 紹介 しょうかい Introduction; presentation; referral. Bringing someone or something to another person's attention.
7. 相談 そうだん Consultation; discussion. Asking someone for advice or talking something over together.
8. 議論 ぎろん Argument; discussion; debate. An exchange of differing views on a topic.
9. 意見 いけん Opinion; view; comment. A personal thought or judgement about something.
10. 賛成 さんせい Approval; agreement; support. Being in favour of something or someone's idea.
11. 反対 はんたい Opposition; objection; dissent. Being against something or holding the opposite view.
12. 承知 しょうち Knowledge; awareness; understanding. Acknowledgement that one has understood and accepted something.
13. 確認 かくにん Confirmation; verification; check. Making sure something is correct or true.
14. 伝える つたえる To convey; to tell; to communicate. Passing information or a message to someone.
15. 申し込む もうしこむ To apply for; to make an application. To formally request or sign up for something.
16. 断る ことわる To refuse; to reject; to decline. Turning down a request, offer, or invitation.
17. 許す ゆるす To permit; to allow; to forgive. Granting approval or pardoning someone.
18. 謝る あやまる To apologise; to say sorry. Expressing regret for a mistake or wrongdoing.
19. 褒める ほめる To praise; to commend; to compliment. Speaking well of someone or their actions.
20. 叱る しかる To scold; to chide; to reprimand. Telling someone off for doing something wrong.
21. 文句 もんく Complaint; grumbling; objection. Words of dissatisfaction directed at someone or something.
22. 噂 うわさ Rumour; gossip; hearsay. Unverified information passed from person to person.
23. 冗談 じょうだん Joke; jest; funny story. Something said to make people laugh, not to be taken seriously.
24. 秘密 ひみつ Secret; secrecy; confidentiality. Information that is hidden or not shared with others.
25. 嘘 うそ Lie; fib; falsehood. Something said that is not true, either to deceive or in disbelief.