Master JLPT N5 vocabulary with detailed word lists, meanings, example sentences, and usage notes. Boost your Japanese skills and prepare effectively for the N5 exam.
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Counting Eight with 八つ (yattsu) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 八つ 【やっつ】 (yattsu) Definition: 意味 eight (general counter) Used for counting eight generic items or things Part of the native Japanese counting system (hitotsu, futatsu, mittsu, etc.) Type: Counter Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 八 (はち) – […]
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Understanding 休み (yasumi) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 休み 【やすみ】 (yasumi) Definition: 意味 rest, holiday, day off, absence A period of time for resting or not working. A break from work, school, or other activities. Can refer to a holiday, whether public or personal. Also means absence from school or a place of work.
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Mastering 野菜 (yasai) – Vegetable JLPT N5 Vocabulary 野菜 【やさい】 (yasai) Definition: 意味 vegetable An edible plant or part of a plant consumed as food, typically savory dishes. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 野 (の) – field, wild 菜 (さい) – vegetable, side
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Understanding 八百屋 (yaoya) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 八百屋 【やおや】 (yaoya) Definition: 意味 greengrocer; vegetable store A shop that primarily sells fresh vegetables and fruits. It can also refer to the person who owns or works at such a shop. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Exploring 山 (yama) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 山 【やま】 (yama) Definition: 意味 mountain A large natural elevation of the earth’s surface, usually rising to a summit, higher and steeper than a hill. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 山 (やま) – mountain 川 (かわ) –
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Understanding 上着 (uwagi) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 上着 【うわぎ】 (uwagi) Definition: 意味 jacket, coat, outerwear an outer garment worn over other clothes a top garment, such as a jacket or a coat Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 上 (うえ) – above, up 着 (きる)
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Understanding 歌 (uta) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 歌 【うた】 (uta) Definition: 意味 song, singing a piece of music that is sung the act of singing Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 聞 (きく) – to listen 声 (こえ) – voice 口 (くち) – mouth 音
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Understanding 後ろ (Ushiro) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 後ろ 【うしろ】 (ushiro) Definition: 意味 back; behind The rear part or side of something or someone. A position or direction opposite to the front. Behind (in terms of location). Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 前 (まえ) –
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Exploring 海 (umi) – The Sea JLPT N5 Vocabulary 海 【うみ】 (umi) Definition: 意味 sea, ocean A large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth’s surface. The ocean; the sea. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 水 (みず) – water 山 (やま)
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Mastering 上 (ue) – Up, Above, On JLPT N5 Vocabulary 上 【うえ】 (ue) Definition: 意味 Up; above; on Indicates a position that is higher than something else Refers to the top surface or area of an object or space Can also imply going upwards or being superior in certain contexts Type: Noun
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Understanding 机 (tsukue) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 机 【つくえ】 (tsukue) Definition: 意味 desk a piece of furniture with a flat top and often drawers, used for working, reading, or writing. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 本 (ほん) – book 書 (かく) – write 学
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Understanding 一日 (ichinichi) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 一日 【いちにち】 (ichinichi) Definition: 意味 one day A period of 24 hours. A single day. Often used to express duration or frequency of actions within a day. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 一 (いち) – one 日
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Mastering 次 (tsugi) – The Concept of ‘Next’ JLPT N5 Vocabulary 次 【つぎ】 (tsugi) Definition: 意味 next refers to the item, event, or person that follows immediately after the current one the following instance or turn in a sequence Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Mastering 図書館 (Toshokan) – The Library JLPT N5 Vocabulary 図書館 【としょかん】 (toshokan) Definition: 意味 library A building or room containing a collection of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for use by the public or members of an institution. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Understanding 年 (toshi) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 年 【とし】 (toshi) Definition: 意味 year, age a period of 365 days, specifically from January 1st to December 31st the age of a person or thing, referring to the number of years lived or existed Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Mastering 鶏肉 (Toriniku) – Chicken JLPT N5 Vocabulary 鶏肉 【とりにく】 (toriniku) Definition: 意味 chicken meat chicken (meat used for cooking) poultry meat Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 肉 (にく) – meat 魚 (さかな) – fish 米 (こめ) – rice 食 (しょく) – eat,
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Learning to Say “Bird” (鳥) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 鳥 【とり】 (tori) Definition: 意味 bird a feathered, winged vertebrate capable of flight bird Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 木 (き) – tree 山 (やま) – mountain 空 (そら) – sky 見 (みる) – see
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Understanding 十日 (tōka) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 十日 【とおか】 (tōka) Definition: 意味 The tenth day of the month; ten days Refers to the tenth day when counting days within a month. Can also mean a duration of ten days. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Understanding 隣 (tonari) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 隣 【となり】 (tonari) Definition: 意味 next to, neighboring The place or position immediately adjacent to someone or something. Refers to a neighboring house, room, seat, or any adjacent area. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 人 (ひと) –
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Understanding 友達 (tomodachi) JLPT N5 Vocabulary 友達 【ともだち】 (tomodachi) Definition: 意味 friend a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: JLPT N5 Nouns Vocabulary List Related Kanji 友 (とも) – friend 人 (ひと) – person 私 (わたし) – I, me 彼 (かれ)
