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How to Study N4 Kanji
N4 kanji are no longer just pictures; they include abstract words and actions. Learn by theme, put characters into words, and compare similar or transitive/intransitive pairs instead of copying isolated characters.
Themes
School/exams: 教室, 授業, 試験, 合格, 卒業.
Body/hospital: 体, 頭, 顔, 病院, 薬, 医者.
Actions: 立つ, 座る, 走る, 歩く, 飛ぶ, 住む.
Method
One word and one short sentence per character.
Make comparison cards for similar characters; do not memorize in isolation.
FAQ
How many kanji for N4?
About 300 in total; these 60 are a high-frequency subset.
Should I practice writing?
Yes; at least recognize and write high-frequency words.