JLPT N5 Lessons
Ten structured lessons covering the core skills needed to pass the JLPT N5 exam.
These ten lessons cover the essential grammar, vocabulary, and reading skills for the JLPT N5 level. N5 is the entry level of the JLPT and requires approximately 150–300 hours of study. Work through the lessons in order, as each one builds on the previous.
Lessons
| # | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Japanese Writing System | Hiragana, Katakana |
| 2 | First Conversations | Greetings, introductions |
| 3 | Numbers, Time, and Dates | Numbers, time |
| 4 | This and That — Demonstratives | こ/そ/あ/ど words |
| 5 | Existence and Location | あります/います |
| 6 | Daily Activities and Verbs | Verb groups |
| 7 | Shopping and Money | Prices, requests |
| 8 | Describing with Adjectives | い/な adjectives |
| 9 | Past Tense and Timeline | Past tense |
| 10 | Wanting and Planning | たい, つもり |
How to use these lessons
Read each lesson, study the example sentences, and complete any practice exercises before moving on. Review vocabulary with the flashcard lists alongside each lesson. Aim to finish one lesson per week and revisit earlier lessons regularly to reinforce retention.