Komichi's recommended curriculum — builds on N5
Basic scripts (assumed known at N4 level)
N4 vocabulary for greetings & set phrases
N4 vocabulary for pronouns & question words
N4 vocabulary for numbers & counting
N4 vocabulary for time & date
N4 vocabulary for family & people
N4 vocabulary for body & health
N4 vocabulary for food & drink
N4 vocabulary for home & everyday objects
N4 vocabulary for clothing
N4 vocabulary for colors & shapes
N4 vocabulary for places & buildings
N4 vocabulary for directions & position
N4 vocabulary for transport & travel
N4 vocabulary for nature & weather
N4 vocabulary for animals & plants
N4 vocabulary for school & study
N4 vocabulary for work & money
N4 vocabulary for hobbies, sports & media
N4 vocabulary for society, culture & abstract
N4 vocabulary for adjectives – describing
N4 vocabulary for adverbs & function words
N4 vocabulary for verbs – motion & daily actions
N4 vocabulary for verbs – speaking, thinking, feeling
The new kanji introduced at N4 level, in study order
Daily session mixing new words and SRS reviews
Test format, dates, registration, and tips
This is Komichi's recommended sequence — you can study any deck directly.
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