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Where N4 Grammar Fits
N4 grammar bridges vocabulary and sentences. Start with N5 tenses and particles, then N4 patterns, then reading; review grammar and vocabulary cards in parallel.
Order
Kana, N5 kanji/vocabulary, N4 kanji/vocabulary.
N4 grammar (this site), then N4 reading.
Keep grammar and vocabulary decks in the same weekly review loop.
Daily
Ten new patterns, twenty reviews and one short reading.
Due reviews come first.
FAQ
Can I skip grammar and read?
You will stall on structure; cover N5 grammar and core N4 patterns first.
How many sentences per pattern?
One or two; enough to swap the key words.
Sources
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