Introduction
Welcome to the JLPT N4 audio practice page at NihongoDoya. This page is a free study companion for the 690+ native-speaker tracks that come with Minna no Nihongo Book II (lessons 26–50) — short model sentences, full dialogues and comprehension prompts. Play the audio from your own textbook or the publisher’s official source, then pair each scene with the matching grammar guide unit and Japanese word list to build a single, joined-up study cycle.
What you will learn
- Longer dialogues that match the JLPT N4 audio format
- Plain-form casual exchanges between friends and colleagues
- Office, restaurant and travel scenes spoken at natural speed
- Passive, causative and conditional structures in context
- Numbers, time and prices delivered the way they sound in life
- Comprehension prompts modelled on real JLPT N4 questions
Who this level is for
JLPT N4 fits learners who have cleared N5 or finished Minna no Nihongo Book I. The jump from N5 to N4 is mostly about plain form, conditionals and keigo, so expect more nuance and longer sentences in the example boxes below.
A useful weekly cycle for audio practice
- Play a full scene once at natural pace, no script.
- Open the matching grammar guide unit and Japanese word list, then replay.
- Shadow — speak along with the speaker for the last pass.
- Note any line you missed and revisit it the next day.
- Test yourself with the unit-end comprehension prompt before moving on.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Slowing playback too aggressively — natural pace is the real exam target.
- Skipping the comprehension prompt at the end of each track.
- Listening passively in the background instead of focused, short blocks.
- Ignoring intonation cues that change a polite question into a casual statement.
Related study materials
Build a joined-up study cycle by combining this page with the matching JLPT N4 grammar guide, the JLPT N4 Japanese word list and the JLPT N4 audio practice page.
Frequently asked questions
How long are the JLPT N4 audio tracks?
Tracks vary from 20-second model sentences to four-minute dialogues, all at natural Japanese pace, so your ear adapts to real conversation length.
Should I use the script or not?
Start without it. Play the track, then re-read the lesson, then play it again. The second play is where most of your comprehension gains land.
How is this different from N5 audio?
N4 audio is longer, faster and uses plain-form casual exchanges plus polite humble and honorific keigo. The JLPT N4 exam format is closely mirrored here.
Can I use this with Irodori Elementary 2?
Yes — Irodori Elementary 2 covers many of the same A2 themes from a task-based angle. Learners often listen to both as cross-training.
How do I prepare for exam day?
Two weeks before the test, run one full timed listening paper per week and review every wrong answer against the matching N4 grammar guide unit.