Master intermediate Japanese vocabulary and kanji for N3 success
JLPT N3 is the intermediate level, bridging elementary and advanced Japanese. It tests your ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations to a certain degree.
~370 new
(~620 total including N5+N4)
~3,000
Total words needed
450-600h
From beginner level
Politics, economy, society, environment, technology
Sciences, history, culture, abstract concepts
Business terminology, workplace situations, formal language
Literature, music, traditional culture, entertainment
Idioms, proverbs, nuanced expressions, formal speech
Global issues, cross-cultural communication, world affairs
Many N3 vocabulary words are compounds of N4/N5 kanji. Learning patterns makes acquisition faster.
Example: 生活 (seikatsu - daily life) = 生 (life) + 活 (activity)
At N3 level, start reading manga, simple news articles, and light novels to encounter vocabulary in context.
Don't just memorize word lists. Learn vocabulary through sentences and real usage examples.
With 3,000 words to learn, spaced repetition is essential. KanaDojo's training modes help reinforce memory.
Many words have subtle differences (見る vs 観る vs 診る vs 看る). Context determines usage.
N3 introduces more formal vocabulary. Understanding register is crucial.
Longer words with multiple kanji require systematic study of component meanings.
Build intermediate Japanese proficiency with systematic vocabulary and kanji practice!
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