When first starting to learn Japanese, there’s many basic words you have to learn in a wide range of situations. Here is our compilation of N5 vocabulary articles for easy access and studying.
N5 Vocabulary
N5 Adjectives - 形容詞 keiyoushi
First exposure to the 2 types of Japanese adjectives: i-adjectives and na-adjectives. Understand the difference and how they are conjugated (past/present, affirmative/negative). These are the best words to use as reactions in everyday situations too!
N5 Verbs - 動詞 doushi
Verbs in Japanese are split into three different types: ru-, u- and suru- verbs. The way they are used and conjugated into different forms changes greatly based on the type, so it’s important to fully understand them and their usage at the basic level.
N5 Nouns - 名詞 meishi
Nouns make up the biggest list of vocabulary words you have to learn, so we split them into 5 different lists based on categories. You can learn them separately (such as when studying with flashcards) as well as together to see the various terms used in similar situations. (These articles also include simple example sentences!)
N5 Nouns List (Part 1): Introducing Yourself & Hobbies
N5 Nouns List (Part 2): Numbers, Calendar, Time
N5 Nouns List (Part 3): Places, Directions, Vehicles, etc.
N5 Nouns List (Part 4): Family, Home, Household Items
N5 Nouns List (Part 5): Body, Clothing, Food, Stationery, Studies
N5 Particles - 助詞 joshi
Japanese has a variety of particles to use when connecting words together to form a sentence. Mastering them at the N5 level is important as it will carry through all the other levels. Check out our easy to understand example sentences and visuals.
N5 Adverbs - 副詞 fukushi
Adverbs are used surprisingly a lot in Japanese, as they describe more accurately what is happening in a situation. These words are really important for communication, so make sure to master this list! Can you pass the quiz at the end?
N1 ~ 5 Conjunctions - 接続詞 setsuzokushi
Essential to making This article covers conjunctions from all 5 levels, but there is a section on just N5 if you want to study them a little at a time! Make sure to read the beginning on how conjunctions are used in Japanese and the thorough examples!
Best of luck with your studies!
