Japanese Learning Resources
- Free to read
- Written by sensei Pradnya
- JLPT N5–N3 focused
JLPT levels explained — N5 to N1
What each level actually means, how long it takes, and which one employers ask for.
JLPT N5 syllabus and exam pattern
Full grammar, kanji and vocabulary breakdown, section-wise marks and pass criteria.
Hiragana and katakana chart
Both kana scripts in full, with a realistic two-week learning plan.
JLPT N5 kanji list
The ~100 kanji tested at N5, grouped by theme with readings and meanings.
100 basic Japanese words for beginners
Greetings, numbers, verbs and survival phrases with kana, romaji and meaning.
How to use these guides
If you are starting from zero, read JLPT levels explained first to decide where you are aiming, then work through the kana charts before your first class. Once you can read kana, the N5 syllabus and N5 kanji list tell you exactly what the exam expects.
Guides are useful, but they cannot correct your pronunciation or tell you why your particle choice is wrong. That part needs a teacher — see how our courses work.