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Start from zero: Kana
· Step 0Can’t read Japanese yet? Learn hiragana and katakana with mnemonics, audio, and stroke order — then N5 opens right up.
Pick your level
The JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) has five levels — N5 is the easiest, N1 is the hardest. Not sure where you fit? Start with N5 and skim ahead.
N5
Beginner basics
· ~800 wordsHiragana, katakana, your first 800 words, and simple sentence patterns. Perfect if you're starting from zero.
N4
Everyday Japanese
· ~1,500 wordsPast tense, polite forms, and short conversations. Build the foundation you'll lean on for years.
N3
Bridge to fluency
· ~3,750 wordsThe level most learners stall at. Grammar branches and reading real Japanese — we'll get you across.
N2
Working proficiency
· ~6,000 wordsNewspapers, business Japanese, and nuanced expressions used in real workplaces.
N1
Advanced mastery
· ~10,000+ wordsThe top of the JLPT mountain — literary Japanese, abstract topics, and idiomatic depth.
Common questions
What is the JLPT?
The JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) is the main Japanese test for people whose first language is not Japanese. It has five levels: N5 is the easiest, N1 the hardest. It is held in Japan and many other countries, usually in July and December.
What is JLPT N4?
N4 is the second level. It tests basic Japanese: following everyday conversations spoken a little slowly, and reading short texts on familiar topics. JLPT N4 (or the JFT-Basic test) is also the Japanese requirement for Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (特定技能) visa. Our N4 course has 784 words and 153 grammar points.
How many words do you need for JLPT N5?
About 800. Our N5 list has 867 words, cut into short parts of up to 20, each with its Nepali meaning, furigana and example sentences.
Where can I find all N5 verbs with Nepali meaning?
Our N5 list has 131 verbs in 5 themes, each with its Nepali meaning, reading and example sentences.
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