JLPT N5
JLPT N5: Beginner Level
The foundation. N5 tests your ability to understand basic Japanese — hiragana, katakana, simple kanji, and everyday expressions.
~800 words
Vocabulary
~100 kanji
Kanji
~80 grammar points
Grammar
2-4 months with daily study
Timeline
Study tips for JLPT N5
- 1
Master hiragana and katakana first — this is non-negotiable
- 2
Learn kanji by radicals, not brute force memorization
- 3
Focus on high-frequency vocabulary used in daily life
- 4
Practice listening with your AI teacher's voice messages
- 5
Don't skip grammar — understand particles は, が, を, に, で
Sample JLPT N5 vocabulary
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 食べる | たべる | to eat |
| 学校 | がっこう | school |
| 天気 | てんき | weather |
| 友達 | ともだち | friend |
| 毎日 | まいにち | every day |
Your AI teacher covers all ~800 words in the JLPT N5 curriculum with spaced repetition flashcards.