JLPT Vocabulary — All 5 Levels

10,000+ Japanese words across all 5 JLPT levels. Free reference with readings, meanings, and examples.

N5
Beginner

JLPT N5 Vocabulary

800 words

The foundation of Japanese. Greetings, self-introduction, numbers, time and dates, and essential verbs like "to eat" and "to go".

N4
Elementary

JLPT N4 Vocabulary

950 words

Practical everyday Japanese. Shopping, directions, family, hobbies, weather, transportation — and the grammar to link ideas naturally.

N3
Intermediate

JLPT N3 Vocabulary

2,900 words

The bridge between beginner and fluent. Workplace vocabulary, news headlines, emotions, opinions, and more formal speech patterns.

N2
Upper Intermediate

JLPT N2 Vocabulary

2,800 words

Professional-level Japanese. Business communication, news broadcasts, novels, idiomatic expressions, and specialised professional terminology.

N1
Advanced

JLPT N1 Vocabulary

3,400 words

Near-native fluency. Academic and literary language, highly technical business terms, nuanced expressions, and classical or historical references.

What is the JLPT?

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the official Japanese language certification, administered twice a year by the Japan Foundation. It has five levels — N5 is the entry point, N1 the most advanced. Each level tests vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening.