Complete JLPT N5 Vocabulary List
Study 669 essential JLPT N5 vocabulary items. Each row shows kanji, kana, and meaning. Filter by gojuon row or use study modes for self-practice.
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669 N5 vocabulary items. Search words, filter rows A–W, or hide meaning/kana/kanji to test recall.
| Kanji | Kana | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 会う | あう | to meet, to encounter |
| 青 | あお | blue |
| 青い | あおい | blue |
| 赤 | あか | red |
| 赤い | あかい | red |
| 明い | あかるい | bright |
| 秋 | あき | autumn |
| 開く | あく, ひらく | to open |
| 開ける | あける | to open |
| 上げる | あげる | to raise, to give |
| 朝 | あさ | morning |
| 朝御飯 | あさごはん | breakfast |
| — | あさって | the day after tomorrow |
| 足 | あし | foot, leg |
| 明日 | あした | tomorrow |
| — | あそこ | over there |
| 遊ぶ | あそぶ | to play |
| 暖かい | あたたかい | warm |
| 頭 | あたま | head |
| 新しい | あたらしい | new |
| — | あちら | that way, over there |
| 暑い | あつい | hot (weather) |
| 熱い | あつい | hot (object) |
| 厚い | あつい | thick, deep, heavy |
| — | あっち | over there |
| 後 | あと | after that, later |
| — | あなた | you |
| 兄 | あに | older brother |
| 姉 | あね | older sister |
| — | あの | that |
| — | あのー | um... |
| — | あびる | to bathe, to take a shower |
| 危ない | あぶない | dangerous |
| 甘い | あまい | sweet |
| — | あまり | not very, not much |
| 雨 | あめ | rain |
| 飴 | あめ | candy |
| 洗う | あらう | to wash |
| — | ある | to exist (inanimate) |
| 歩く | あるく | to walk |
| — | あれ | that (one) |
| — | いい、 よい | good, fine |
| — | いいえ | no |
| 言う | いう | to say |
| 家 | いえ | house, home |
| — | いかが | how |
| 行く | いく | to go |
| — | いくつ | how many? how old? |
| — | いくら | how much? |
| 池 | いけ | pond |
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# Frequently Asked Questions
How many vocabulary words are needed for JLPT N5?
JLPT N5 usually targets about 800 words, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and basic expressions for simple daily conversation.
Which N5 words often appear on the exam?
Time words (今日, 明日, 昨日), numbers, greetings (おはよう, こんにちは), and basic verbs (食べる, 飲む, 行く, 来る) appear often.
How long does it take to learn 800 N5 words?
With 10–15 words per day and regular review, about 800 words can be learned in roughly 7–8 weeks. Daily consistency matters most.
What is the best way to study N5 vocabulary?
Learn words in sentence context, not in isolation. Group by theme (family, food, places) and do short daily reviews.
Do I need to memorize kanji for N5 vocabulary?
Not every character is required, but it helps a lot. Many N5 words still appear in hiragana. Learning kanji early makes the jump to N4 easier.