JLPT N5 Japanese — Vocabulary, Characters, Grammar & Reading
JLPT N5 is the entry level — basic Japanese for everyday situations. Study the full N5 vocabulary, kanji, and grammar list inside real native content, not isolated flashcards.
~800 words
~100 kanji
~80 grammar points
150–300 hours
What you'll learn at JLPT N5
All ~800 N5 vocabulary words with readings and meanings
All ~100 N5 kanji with on'yomi, kun'yomi, and example compounds
Core N5 grammar points (です／ます, particles, verb tenses) with AI explanations
How to read simple sentences, signs, and short messages
Practice with NHK Easy News and graded readers
Example JLPT N5 phrases
わたしは がくせいです。
Watashi wa gakusei desu.
I am a student.
これは ほんです。
Kore wa hon desu.
This is a book.
なんじですか？
Nanji desu ka?
What time is it?
Study tools inside InputDojo
JLPT N5 Vocabulary
Browse and mark known every word in the official JLPT N5 list. Filter by what you've seen in real content.
Open vocabJLPT N5 Kanji
Every required character at this level with readings, meanings, and spaced repetition.
Open charactersJLPT N5 Grammar
Every grammar pattern with AI-powered explanations, examples, and three quiz types.
Open grammarRead native content
Import any Japanese article, YouTube video, or book. One-tap word lookup and save vocab in context.
Try the readerFrequently asked questions
How long does it take to pass JLPT N5?+
Most learners reach N5 in 150–300 hours of study (3–6 months at an hour a day). With InputDojo's immersion approach you reinforce the same words across real content, which speeds retention.
Is JLPT N5 useful?+
N5 itself is rarely required for jobs, but it's a great proof-of-progress checkpoint and unlocks the ability to read NHK Easy News, graded readers, and basic manga.
Do I need to learn all 100 N5 kanji?+
Yes — N5 kanji appear constantly in real text. InputDojo's reader marks known kanji and surfaces unknown ones in context so you learn them by reading, not just rote drilling.
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