However, not all PDFs are created equal. The best ones include: Kanji, reading (Furigana), English meaning, and a sample sentence.

The N4 exam expects you to know approximately (up from 800 at N5). More importantly, it tests your ability to use these words in practical, everyday situations involving feelings, directions, permissions, prohibitions, and casual speech.

When you download a PDF from the internet, ensure it contains these 5 sections:

: Offers an alphabetical list with clear English definitions.