Kanji (漢字) are logographic characters adopted from Chinese writing, introduced to Japan in the 4th–5th century CE. Modern everyday Japanese uses around 2,000 Jōyō kanji, but JLPT N5 covers just 112 — enough to read basic signs, menus, and simple sentences. Each character carries meaning and has multiple readings: on'yomi (derived from Chinese pronunciation) and kun'yomi (native Japanese readings). Click any card to hear its primary reading.

N5 vocabulary across thematic categories — the complete N5 word list. Words are grouped by topic and include reading, meaning, and word type. Click any Japanese word to hear it, use the filters to narrow your study, and mark words as known with the ✓ button to track your progress.

Japanese grammar works very differently from European languages: verbs always come at the end of the sentence, particles (は, が, に, で, を…) mark the grammatical role of each word, and politeness level changes the verb form entirely. These N5 core patterns are the skeleton of the language. Master them and every new word you learn has a place to slot into. Click any example sentence to hear it pronounced.

JLPT N5 is the entry-level Japanese Language Proficiency Test, recognised by universities and employers worldwide. The exam covers four sections: Vocabulary (もじ・ごい), Grammar (ぶんぽう), Reading (どっかい), and Listening (ちょうかい). These mock questions are structured to match the real exam format — work through each section, then review the full explanations.