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N4 Japanese Reading Practice
Read short N4 Japanese articles about real topics from Japan, with furigana, useful vocabulary, translations, and quick review.
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家で麦茶を作るとき、熱いままふたを閉めないのはなぜ？
An N4 reading about why people often let freshly made barley tea cool a little before closing the lid.
銭湯の入口で「サウナ別料金」を先に見る人がいるのはなぜ？
An N4 reading about why visitors often check whether the sauna has a separate fee before entering a sento.
暑い日にエアコンをつける前、窓を少し開ける人がいるのはなぜ？
An N4 reading about why people sometimes let out trapped heat before starting the air conditioner.
神社の絵馬、書く前に裏を見るのはなぜ？
An N4 reading about why visitors often turn an ema over before writing their wish at a shrine.
定食屋で「ごはん少なめ」はいつ言うのが自然？
An N4 reading about when to ask for a smaller rice portion at a set-meal restaurant.
冷凍ごはん、毎回同じ分数で温めて大丈夫？
An N4 reading about why frozen rice does not always warm evenly with the same microwave time.
美容院で「前髪だけ」はどう頼む？
An N4 reading about how to ask for only a bang trim at a salon.
自販機の「あたたかい」
N4 Japanese reading about The Warm Button on a Vending Machine.
レシート、すぐ捨てる？
After shopping, it is easy to throw away a receipt right away. This article explains why keeping it for a while can help with returns, exchanges, and checking household spending.
病院で症状を短く伝える
A short guide to saying your symptoms clearly at the hospital counter.
コンビニで「温めますか」と聞かれたら
A short note on the phrase 「温めますか」 at a convenience store and the natural replies people use at the counter.
スーパーの半額シール
A short note about the evening supermarket scene, where shoppers wait for half-price stickers on deli items and check the discount at the register.
コンビニ前のアクリルキーホルダー
A short N4 reading about an anime gacha corner outside a convenience store, with a small observation about new character goods and fan behavior.
部屋干しのにおいをどう言う？
A short note on how Japanese speakers say the smell of clothes dried indoors, and how to say it gently.
新聞棚の「米大統領」
An N4 reading about the abbreviation 米 in Japanese news headlines.
予測変換で敬語を選び直す
A look at how predictive text can suggest keigo that feels too stiff, and how the right wording changes by person and situation.
コンビニで袋は分ける？
A short note on the phrases you hear at a convenience store counter, including how to answer about bag separation and heating.
梅雨の駅の傘立て
A short N4 reading about rainy season scenes at a station, focusing on umbrella racks and everyday small habits.
限定品の札があるショーケース
A short N4 reading about an anime goods shop window, where a tiny display detail changes how fans stop and look.
景品棚の残りわずかの札
A short N4 reading about a game center prize shelf, notices, and the small details fans notice.
駅前ポスターと聖地巡礼
Pilgrimage to anime and manga locations
映画館ロビーのグッズ列
A line forms in a cinema lobby for anime movie goods
駅のスタンプ台と小さな地図
What station stamp rallies teach about playful travel in Japan
駅のガチャに並ぶ限定カプセル
The world of capsule toys at station corners
メニューの税込表示
Lunch Menu and Tax-Included Prices
抽選申込の番号
How the lottery system works for popular goods
行列の最後尾の札
The Culture of Lines in Daily Life
予約アプリの確認ボタンを押す前に
Before pressing confirm in a reservation app
発売日前の小さなカレンダー印
A small calendar mark before release day
駅の売店で迷う地域限定みやげ
Choosing a regional souvenir at a station shop
仕事帰りのコンビニ受け取り
Picking up a parcel at a convenience store after work
電車が遅れた朝の駅
A delayed morning train
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