JLPT N5 \u2014 Beginner Level
BeginnerBasic vocabulary, grammar, and kanji for everyday situations.
JLPT N5 is the first step on your Japanese learning journey. It covers essential everyday vocabulary, basic grammar structures, and around 100 kanji. This level is ideal for absolute beginners who want to understand simple conversations and read basic signs.
Your Progress
Study Materials
Vocabulary
585 words across 12 lessons
Sample: 猫、犬、花、食べる、飲む...
Grammar
127 grammar points with detailed explanations
Sample: 〜は〜です、〜があります、〜たい...
Kanji
79 kanji across 4 lessons
Sample: 一、二、三、山、川...
Practice
2,956 questions across 14 categories
Sample: 14 categories of practice questions
Quick Facts about JLPT N5
Recommended Study Time
150–250 hours
Approximate Pass Rate
~50%
Annual Test Takers
~120,000
Exam Duration
80 minutes
Exam Sections
Language Knowledge (25min) + Reading (50min) + Listening (30min)
What You Can Do After Passing
Read simple sentences, understand basic conversations, recognize everyday signs
Recommended Study Order
Start with Vocabulary
Build your word knowledge foundation
Study Grammar
Learn sentence patterns and structures
Practice Kanji
Reinforce reading and recognition
Take Practice Quizzes
Test everything you have learned
Ready to practice?
Test your N5 knowledge with multiple-choice questions