What is JLPT N5?
JLPT N5 is the beginner level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. It tests your ability to understand basic Japanese used in everyday situations.
What You Need to Know:
- ~80 Kanji characters
- ~800 vocabulary words
- Basic grammar patterns
- All Hiragana and Katakana
Study Time Needed:
- 150-300 hours total
- 3-6 months with daily study
- Faster if you know kana already
JLPT N5 Kanji (~80 Characters)
Master the fundamental 80 Kanji characters required for N5. These form the foundation for all future Japanese study.
Essential Kanji Groups:
- 🔢
Numbers & Time (23 kanji): 一二三四五六七八九十、日月火水木金土、年時分
- 👥
People (8 kanji): 人男女子母父友先生
- 📍
Directions (12 kanji): 上下中外左右前後東西南北
- 🏃
Actions (10 kanji): 見聞食飲行来出入立休
- 🏫
School & Daily Life (27+ kanji): 学校本語文字、大小高安新古長白赤青円車駅店買物天気山
Practice N5 Kanji Now →JLPT N5 Vocabulary (~800 Words)
Build a foundation of essential Japanese vocabulary for everyday conversations and basic reading.
Key Vocabulary Categories:
Essential Topics:- Greetings & introductions
- Numbers & counting
- Time & dates
- Family members
- Food & drinks
Common Areas:- School & work
- Directions & places
- Weather & seasons
- Colors & descriptions
- Basic verbs & adjectives
3-Month Study Plan
Month 1: Foundation
- Master all Hiragana and Katakana
- Learn first 20 N5 Kanji (numbers + basic)
- Build 200-word vocabulary
- Study basic particles (は、が、を、に、で)
Month 2: Building
- Learn remaining 60 N5 Kanji
- Expand vocabulary to 500 words
- Study verb conjugations (ます-form)
- Practice simple sentence structures
Month 3: Mastery
- Complete all 800 vocabulary words
- Review all Kanji with KanaDojo
- Take practice tests
- Focus on weak areas
N5 Exam Tips
✅ Do This:
- Practice daily with KanaDojo
- Learn kanji in context, not isolation
- Review vocabulary regularly
- Take timed practice tests
- Focus on particles and grammar
❌ Avoid This:
- Cramming the night before
- Neglecting kana mastery
- Only studying with romaji
- Skipping handwriting practice
- Ignoring listening practice
Start Your N5 Preparation Today
Everything you need to pass JLPT N5 is available for free on KanaDojo!