JLPT N5 Vocabulary by Topic
JLPT N5 vocabulary organized by topic. 727 words across 10 lessons.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for self-learners and JLPT candidates preparing for N5, with emphasis on vocabulary through structured lessons and guided practice. Study 10 step-by-step lessons with free interactive quizzes on Minna Nihongo. Ideal if you want exam-style review, daily study habits, and measurable progress without a classroom schedule.
Lessons
- Greetings, Basic Communication & Grammar Particles — JLPT N5 vocabulary topic: Greetings, Basic Communication & Grammar Particles. 36 words.
- Pronouns, Demonstratives & Question Words — JLPT N5 vocabulary topic: Pronouns, Demonstratives & Question Words. 46 words.
- Family & People — JLPT N5 vocabulary topic: Family & People. 36 words.
- Body & Health — JLPT N5 vocabulary topic: Body & Health. 41 words.
- Time, Dates & Calendar — JLPT N5 vocabulary topic: Time, Dates & Calendar. 91 words.
- Numbers & Units of Measurement — JLPT N5 vocabulary topic: Numbers & Units of Measurement. 53 words.
- Home, Rooms & Objects — JLPT N5 vocabulary topic: Home, Rooms & Objects. 67 words.
- Food & Dining — JLPT N5 vocabulary topic: Food & Dining. 35 words.
- Clothing & Colors — JLPT N5 vocabulary topic: Clothing & Colors. 27 words.
- Places, Transportation & Directions — JLPT N5 vocabulary topic: Places, Transportation & Directions. 44 words.
Sample vocabulary from this course
- ああ: Ah!, Oh!
- あき (秋): autumn, fall
- あに (兄): (hum) older brother
- あし (足): foot, leg
- あそこ: there, over there, that place
- あたま (頭): head
- あね (姉): (hum) older sister
- いい/よい: good
- あちら: there, yonder, that
- あさ (朝): morning
- あまい (甘い): generous, sweet
- あさって: day after tomorrow
- あっち: over there
- いしゃ (医者): doctor (medical)
- いいえ: no, not at all
- あした: tomorrow
- いもうと (妹): younger sister
- あなた: you
- いたい (痛い): painful
- ええ: yes
- いち (一): one
- お～: honourable ～ (honorific)
- あの: that over there
- おかあさん (お母さん): (hon) mother
- いちにち (一日): 1 day (duration)
- いちばん: best, first, number one
- おなか: stomach
- ～がる: feel
- あの: um...
- おくさん (奥さん): (hon) wife
- いつか (五日): five days, the fifth day (of the month)
- あれ: that, that thing
- かお (顔): face (person)
- ～がわ (側): ～ side
- おじ・さん (伯父/叔父・さん): uncle, middle aged man
- かぜ (風邪): cold, illness
- ください: (with te-form verb) please do for me
- おじいさん: grandfather, male senior citizen
- いくつ: how many?, how old?
- いつつ (五つ): five