How many JLPT words are included?

Over 10,000 vocabulary items spanning JLPT N5 to N1. Each entry has Japanese kanji/kana, English meanings and the JLPT level tag.

Can I filter vocabulary by JLPT level?

Yes. Click any JLPT level pill (N5, N4, N3, N2 or N1) to instantly filter the list. Click "All" to see every level.

How do I save JLPT words to review later?

Click the ♡ heart on any vocabulary card (login required). Saved words appear in your Saved Vocabulary page for flashcard-style review.

Which JLPT level should a beginner start with?

Start with N5 — it covers about 800 core words needed for basic Japanese conversations and is the foundation for all higher levels.

Is this vocabulary list free?

Yes. Browsing, filtering and saving JLPT vocabulary is completely free. Create a free account to save words and track your progress.

今日の単語

始める

TODAY N4

はじめる

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JLPT Vocabulary — 10,000+ Japanese Words

Browse N5–N1 vocabulary with kanji, kana & English meanings · filter by level · save words · study like flashcards.

📚 N5–N1 Coverage 🈳 Kanji & Kana ✅ English Meanings ⭐ Save & Review

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食べる taberu · to eat飲む nomu · to drink行く iku · to go来る kuru · to come見る miru · to see聞く kiku · to hear話す hanasu · to speak書く kaku · to write読む yomu · to read学ぶ manabu · to learn好き suki · to like大きい ookii · big小さい chiisai · small新しい atarashii · new古い furui · oldありがとう arigatou · thank youすみません sumimasen · excuse meはじめまして hajimemashite · nice to meet you頑張る ganbaru · to do one's best日本語 nihongo · Japanese language勉強 benkyou · studying先生 sensei · teacher学生 gakusei · student学校 gakkou · school電車 densha · train会社 kaisha · company仕事 shigoto · work / job家族 kazoku · family友達 tomodachi · friend時間 jikan · time明日 ashita · tomorrow食べる taberu · to eat飲む nomu · to drink行く iku · to go来る kuru · to come見る miru · to see聞く kiku · to hear話す hanasu · to speak書く kaku · to write読む yomu · to read学ぶ manabu · to learn好き suki · to like大きい ookii · big小さい chiisai · small新しい atarashii · new古い furui · oldありがとう arigatou · thank youすみません sumimasen · excuse meはじめまして hajimemashite · nice to meet you頑張る ganbaru · to do one's best日本語 nihongo · Japanese language勉強 benkyou · studying先生 sensei · teacher学生 gakusei · student学校 gakkou · school電車 densha · train会社 kaisha · company仕事 shigoto · work / job家族 kazoku · family友達 tomodachi · friend時間 jikan · time明日 ashita · tomorrow

caretaking, caretaker, housewatching

用心

ようじん

care, precaution, caution

保護

ほご

care, protection, shelter

キャリア

career, career government employee

carefree, optimistic, careless

慎重

しんちょう

careful, prudent, cautious

そそっかしい

careless, thoughtless

うっかり

carelessly; inadvertently

carrying on one's back (erg. Baby)

携帯

けいたい

carrying something; mobile telephone

彫刻

ちょうこく

carving, engraving, sculpture

catalogue, catalog, list

キャッチ

catch

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📖 How to study JLPT vocabulary effectively

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Filter by your target level

Use the N5–N1 pills to focus only on the level you are studying. Don't mix levels when you're building new vocabulary.

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Save words you don't know

Click ♡ on words you can't recall instantly. Review your saved list regularly — spaced repetition works.

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Search in your native language

Type an English meaning to discover the Japanese word. This reverse approach builds stronger recall.

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Study kanji and kana together

Always learn both the kanji form and the kana reading. Seeing 食べる and たべる together builds faster recognition.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many JLPT words are on this page? ▼

This database contains over 10,000 vocabulary items covering all five JLPT levels — N5 to N1. Each word includes kanji, kana and an English meaning to support your study.

What is the difference between N5 and N1? ▼

N5 is the easiest JLPT level, covering around 800 core words for basic daily conversation. N1 is the highest, requiring mastery of 10,000+ words including formal and literary vocabulary. Work through N5 → N4 → N3 → N2 → N1 in order.

Can I save vocabulary for flashcard review? ▼

Yes! Click the ♡ heart on any card (free account required) to save it to your vocabulary list. Use your Saved Words page to review them in flashcard-style sessions.

How should I use the search box? ▼

Search by Japanese kanji, hiragana/katakana, or an English meaning. For example, searching "eat" will find 食べる. Combine search with a JLPT level pill for targeted results.

Is the vocabulary list useful for real conversations? ▼

Absolutely. JLPT vocabulary is selected for practical use — it covers everyday speech, reading, listening and writing. N5/N4 words are essential for daily life; N3+ words appear in news and natural conversation.