JLPT N5 Practice
Practice for the JLPT N5 exam with sample questions, test-taking strategies, and links to vocabulary and grammar resources. Understand the exam format and what it takes to pass.
N5 Exam Format
What You Need to Know
Sample N5 Questions
きのう ＿＿＿ を たべました。
Answer: りんご (apple) is the only food item. The sentence means 'Yesterday I ate an apple.'
わたし ＿＿＿ がくせいです。
Answer: は (wa) marks the topic of the sentence. 'As for me, I am a student.'
えき ＿＿＿ いきます。
Answer: へ (e) indicates direction of movement. 'I go to the station.'
N5 Practice Strategies
Practice reading hiragana and katakana until you can read them instantly — speed matters on test day
Drill the top 100 N5 vocabulary words daily using spaced repetition
Focus on particles (は, が, を, に, で, へ) — they appear in nearly every grammar question
Listen to simple Japanese dialogues and practice identifying key information
Take timed practice tests to build stamina for the 90-minute exam
N5 Study Resources
N5 Vocabulary List
84 essential words with readings, meanings, and examples.
Study vocabulary →N5 Grammar Patterns
39 grammar patterns with explanations and examples.
Study grammar →Verb Conjugation Practice
49 N5-level verbs with complete conjugation tables.
Practice verbs →N5 Study Guide
Complete study guide with tips, resources, and a learning roadmap.
View study guide →About the JLPT N5
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N5 is the entry-level certification for Japanese language learners.
Exam schedule: Held twice a year (July and December) worldwide
Passing score: 80/180 points (about 44%). You must also meet the minimum score requirement in each section — you cannot pass by scoring high in one section alone.
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