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.
Understanding キログラム (kiroguramu) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary キログラム (kiroguramu) Definition: 意味 kilogram a unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 一 (いち) – one 人 (ひと) – person 日 (ひ) – day, sun View JLPT N5 […]
Understanding カレンダー (karenda-) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary カレンダー (karenda-) Definition: 意味 calendar A system for organizing days, weeks, and months. A chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 日 (ひ) – day,
Mastering カレー (karē) – Your Guide to Japanese Curry – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary カレー (karē) Definition: 意味 curry A popular dish in Japan, often served with rice (カレーライス karē raisu). Japanese curry is typically thicker, sweeter, and milder than Indian or Thai curries. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign
Understanding カップ (kappu) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary カップ (kappu) Definition: 意味 cup A container typically used for drinking beverages like coffee, tea, or water. Can also refer to a measuring cup in cooking, or a trophy/award in sports. Often made of ceramic, glass, plastic, or paper. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary
Mastering カメラ (Kamera) – Your JLPT N5 Vocabulary Guide JLPT N5 Vocabulary カメラ (kamera) Definition: 意味 camera A device used for taking still photographs or recording moving images. Often refers to digital cameras, film cameras, or video cameras. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 口 (くち) – mouth 手
Mastering ホテル (hoteru) – Your Guide to ‘Hotel’ in Japanese (JLPT N5) JLPT N5 Vocabulary ほてる (hoteru) Definition: 意味 hotel a building offering lodging, meals, and other services to travelers a place to stay overnight when traveling Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 人 (ひと) – person 山 (やま)
Understanding ハンカチ (hankachi) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary はんかち (hankachi) Definition: 意味 handkerchief A small square piece of cloth used for wiping one’s face or hands. It can also be used for blowing one’s nose or as a decorative item. Often carried for personal hygiene, especially in Japanese culture. Type: Noun Level: JLPT
Understanding グラム (guramu) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary ぐらむ (guramu) Definition: 意味 gram a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 人 (ひと) – person 本 (ほん) – book/origin 目 (め) – eye View
Understanding ギター (gitaa) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary ギター (gitaa) Definition: 意味 guitar A stringed musical instrument Often used for playing various music genres like rock, pop, and folk Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 本 (ほん) – book/origin 人 (ひと) – person 目 (め) – eye
Understanding フォーク (fōku) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary フォーク (fōku) Definition: 意味 fork An eating utensil with prongs, typically used for picking up food. This word is a loanword, derived directly from the English word ‘fork’. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 食 (しょく) – eat/food 水
Mastering フィルム (firumu) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary フィルム (firumu) Definition: 意味 film film (e.g., photographic film, movie film) plastic wrap, cling film Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 木 (き) – tree 本 (ほん) – book 日 (ひ) – day, sun View JLPT N5 Kanji List
Understanding エレベーター (erebeetaa) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary エレベーター (erebeetaa) Definition: 意味 elevator A machine used for moving people or goods up and down between the floors of a building. An lift. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 人 (ひと) – person 山 (やま) – mountain 本
Mastering ドア (doa) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary for Beginners JLPT N5 Vocabulary どあ (doa) Definition: 意味 door A common entry and exit point for buildings and vehicles. Often made of wood, metal, or glass. Can be opened (開ける) or closed (閉める). Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 出 (で)
Understanding デパート (depāto) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary デパート (depāto) Definition: 意味 department store a large retail store that offers a wide range of consumer goods often multi-storied and featuring various departments like clothing, cosmetics, and food. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 店 (みせ) – shop,
Understanding ボタン (Botan) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary ボタン (botan) Definition: 意味 button A small, usually disk-shaped fastener sewn onto clothes, used for fastening or decoration. A switch or control, typically pressed, used to operate a device, machine, or function. This word is a gairaigo (loanword) from English “button”, therefore it is written
Mastering ボールペン (boorupen) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary ボールペン (boorupen) Definition: 意味 ballpoint pen A common writing instrument that uses a small rotating ball to dispense oil-based ink onto paper. Widely used in everyday life for writing notes, documents, and drawing. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji
Mastering ベッド (beddo) – Essential JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary べっど (beddo) Definition: 意味 bed A piece of furniture used for sleeping or resting. Typically found in a bedroom. Derived from the English word “bed”. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 私 (わたし) – I/me 本 (ほん) –
Understanding バター (Bataa) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary バター (bataa) Definition: 意味 butter a dairy product made from the fat and protein components of churned milk or cream often used as a spread, in baking, or in cooking Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 食 (しょく) –
Understanding バス (basu) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary バス (basu) Definition: 意味 bus A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, typically along a fixed route. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana foreign words Related Kanji 人 (ひと) – person 車 (くるま) – car/vehicle 口 (くち) – mouth/opening View JLPT N5
Understanding アパート (Apāto) – JLPT N5 Vocabulary JLPT N5 Vocabulary アパート (apāto) Definition: 意味 apartment A type of rented living accommodation in Japan, typically smaller and less expensive than a マンション (manshon). Often refers to a building with multiple rental units, ranging from studios to multi-bedroom flats. Type: Noun Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary Tag: katakana
