Japanese Words Dictionary
Essential Japanese vocabulary with readings, meanings, and example sentences. Organized by category and JLPT level to match your learning stage.
Browse by Category
Browse by JLPT Level
Most Common Words
食べるN5
たべる
to eat
verb
飲むN5
のむ
to drink
verb
行くN5
いく
to go
verb
来るN5
くる
to come
verb
するN5
する
to do
verb
見るN5
みる
to see / watch
verb
聞くN5
きく
to listen / ask
verb
話すN5
はなす
to speak / talk
verb
読むN5
よむ
to read
verb
書くN5
かく
to write
verb
買うN5
かう
to buy
verb
帰るN5
かえる
to go home
verb
寝るN5
ねる
to sleep
verb
起きるN5
おきる
to wake up
verb
歩くN5
あるく
to walk
verb
走るN5
はしる
to run
verb
使うN5
つかう
to use
verb
作るN5
つくる
to make / create
verb
教えるN5
おしえる
to teach / tell
verb
習うN5
ならう
to learn
verb
分かるN5
わかる
to understand
verb
知るN5
しる
to know
verb
会うN5
あう
to meet
verb
遊ぶN5
あそぶ
to play / hang out
verb
Browse categories above to see all 84 words
Learn these words in real conversations
Practice vocabulary naturally through AI-powered Japanese scenarios.
Start Learning Free