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JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

one
one radical (no.1)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イチ
イツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと-
ひと.つ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かず
いっ
いる
かつ
かづ
てん
はじめ
ひとつ
まこと

Common Words

ちょと
チョット
ちょいと
チョッと
一寸
鳥渡
Usually kana
Freq #92
1

Adverb (fukushi)

a little; a bit; slightly

Examples
この机は私にはちょっと低い。
This desk is a little low for me.
2

Adverb (fukushi)

just a minute; for a moment; briefly

Examples
ネクタイを締める間、ちょっとじっとしてね。
Hold still a moment while I fix your tie.
3

Adverb (fukushi)

somewhat; rather; fairly; pretty; quite

4

Adverb (fukushi); Before a verb in negative form

(not) easily; (not) readily

Examples
それ以上の仕事はちょっと見つからないだろう。
You won't find a better job in a hurry.
5

Interjection

hey!; come on; excuse me

Examples
ちょっと、そこのきみ!
Hey, you there!
6

Expressions

thanks, but no; not feasible; not possible

いっしょに
Adverb
Freq #174
1

together (with)

2

at the same time

3

in one lump; in the same category

1度
一たび
ひと度
ちど (一度/1度)
たび
一とたび
Adverb
Noun
Freq #343
1

once; one time; on one occasion

Examples
習慣は一度身についてしまうと、断ち切るのがとても難しい。
A habit is very difficult to shake off once it is formed.
2

ひとたび only

temporarily; for a moment

3

いちど only

one degree; one tone; one musical interval

Examples
赤道における経度1度当たりの長さ。
Distance per degree of longitude at equator.
1番
ばん
Freq #506
1

Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

number one; first; first place

2

Adverb (fukushi)

best; most

Examples
このネクタイにしましょう、一番よさそうだから。
I will take this tie, as it seems to be the best.
3

Common noun

game; round; bout

4

Adverb (fukushi)

as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively

5

Common noun

song (e.g. in noh); piece

1人
独り
にん (一人/1人)
Freq #507
1

Common noun; Esp. 一人, 1人

one person

Examples
私は一人の弟がいます。
I have one brother.
2

ひとり only; Common noun

being alone; being by oneself

Examples
ジムは目覚めると、自分が部屋に1人なのに気がついた。
Jim awoke and found himself alone in the room.
3

ひとり only; Common noun; Esp. 独り

being single; being unmarried

4

ひとり only; Adverb (fukushi)

by oneself; alone

Examples
彼はひとりになると即座にその手紙を開いた。
The moment that he was alone he opened the letter.
5

ひとり only; Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi); With neg. sentence

just; only; simply

1つ
Freq #511
1

Numeric

one

Examples
1つが通り過ぎたかと思うと、すぐに次の台風が接近する。
No sooner has one typhoon passed than the next one approaches.
2

Common noun; Often used in itemized lists

for one thing

Examples
一つには、私は貧しいし、それにまた忙しくもある。
For one thing, I am poor; for another, I am busy.
3

Common noun; After a noun

only

4

Common noun; With a verb in negative form

(not) even

Examples
妻の死の知らせを聞いてもまゆ一つ動かさなかった。
He did not even raise an eyebrow at the news of his wife's death.
5

Common noun; Adverb (fukushi)

just (e.g. "just try it")

6

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

some kind of; one type of

Freq #594
1

Numeric; Prefix; 壱, 弌 and 壹 are used in legal documents

one; 1

Examples
それは万円と計算されている。
It is computed at 10,000 yen.
卵をダースづつつめなさい。
Pack eggs in dozens.
2

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Suffix

best

Examples
これは東京のインドレストランです。
This is the best Indian restaurant anywhere in Tokyo.
3

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

first; foremost

Examples
津山高い山は滝山だと思っていました。
I thought the highest mountain in Tsuyama was Takiyama.
4

Common noun

beginning; start

5

Noun, used as a prefix; Before a noun

a (single); one (of many)

6

Common noun; Card games

ace

7

Common noun

bottom string (on a shamisen, etc.)

っしゅん
Adverb
Noun
Freq #602
1

instant; moment; for an instant

Examples
それは私にとってはらはらする一瞬だった。
It was a nervous moment for me.
ったい
Freq #675
1

Adverb (fukushi); Before an interrogative, forms an emphatic question

(what) the heck; (why) in the world; (who) on earth

Examples
一体どこで彼に会ったんだ。
Where on earth did you meet him?
いったいなぜ彼を駅に連れて行ったの?
Why on earth did you take him to the station?
2

Common noun

one object; one body; unity

Examples
ストライキとは従業員の集団が一体となって就労を拒否することです。
A strike is a mass refusal to work by a body of employees.
3

Common noun

one form; one style

4

Common noun

one Buddhist image (or carving, etc.)

5

Common noun; Adverb (fukushi)

generally; in general

もう1度
もういちど
Expression
Adverb
Freq #703
1

once more; again

Examples
この番号にもう一度かけてみていただけますか。
Can you try this number again?

Memory Mnemonics

Keywords

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one 1 floor ceiling

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