Complete JLPT N5 Guide: Vocabulary, Grammar, Quizzes & Study Plan

JLPT N5 is the most basic level of the exam, ideal for anyone just starting out with Japanese. It covers around 800 words and 100 grammar patterns.

Who Is N5 For?

Learners who have studied Japanese for 3–6 months, have just finished hiragana and katakana, and are beginning to work through basic grammar. An N5 pass makes a solid foundation for further study and everyday workplace Japanese.

N5 Key Exam Points

• Must-know grammar: basic particles such as は・が・を・に・で・と, the three verb-conjugation groups, the te-form and ます-form, and basic adjectives
• Must-know vocabulary: everyday-life words, verbs, adjectives, time expressions and numbers
• Exam structure: Language Knowledge (vocabulary & grammar) + Reading + Listening

N5 Core Grammar List

• は vs が: a full comparison
• The te-form: a complete guide to its uses
• 〜たい: expressing what you want to do
• 〜ことができる: expressing ability

N5 Study Plan (3 months recommended)

1. Month 1: Master hiragana and katakana, and work through the N5 foundation materials
2. Month 2: Memorize the core 800 N5 words and practice basic grammar
3. Month 3: Do daily N5 question-bank practice and review your weak points

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