Vocabulary by JLPT level

The words that carry the 文字・語彙 section and, just as importantly, the reading passages that follow it. Pick your level to start.

N5 Vocabulary

Understands some basic Japanese.

Understands basic Japanese.

Understands everyday Japanese to a certain degree.

Understands everyday Japanese plus a wider range of topics.

Understands Japanese in a broad range of circumstances.

Not sure which level you are? The level guide sets out what each exam covers, how long it runs and what it takes to pass.