JLPT N5 to N1
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test has five levels, from N5 (the first) to N1. Practise the vocabulary and kanji for each level here, with guided paths, Smart Review and a daily challenge.
Next JLPT: Sunday, 6 December 2026
61 days to go. Overseas, not every city holds both tests: check with your local host institution (dates from jlpt.jp).
N5
“The ability to understand some basic Japanese.”
668 words in our N5 list, 100 of them free.
N5 vocabulary and practiceN3
“The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations to a certain degree.”
2,091 words in our N3 list.
N3 vocabulary and practiceN2
“The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations, and in a variety of circumstances to a certain degree.”
1,694 words in our N2 list.
N2 vocabulary and practiceN1
“The ability to understand Japanese used in a variety of circumstances.”
2,655 words in our N1 list.
N1 vocabulary and practiceNew to Japanese? Start with kana: it's free.
The kana pathLevel summaries quoted from the official JLPT site. Since the 2010 revision the JLPT doesn't publish vocabulary or kanji lists, so every level list, ours included, is a study list.