JLPT N5
Understand some basic Japanese
The JLPT describes N5 as the ability to understand some basic Japanese. Learning focuses on foundational vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening.
N5 learning page →JLPT N4
Understand basic Japanese
The JLPT describes N4 as the ability to understand basic Japanese. It builds beyond beginner foundations with wider vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening.
N4 learning page →Skill areas
Build the four practical foundations.
- Hiragana and katakana
- Core vocabulary
- Grammar patterns and sentence building
- Reading practice
- Listening practice
- Everyday communication
JLPT note:
N5 and N4 are two of the five JLPT levels. The official test is administered by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services through the JLPT system.
Read the Japanese N5 guide →