Japanese exam

What is JLPT? A Practical Guide to Understanding the Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Key takeaways: What is JLPT? I have taught Japanese for 30 years, and during that time I have helped many learners pass the JLPT, enter graduate school, and succeed in job interviews in Japan. That is why this is one of the questions I hear very often in my lessons. I usually explain the JLPT […]

JLPT N5 Vocabulary List: 100+ Essential Words You Must Know
Key takeaways: Why JLPT N5 vocabulary matters JJLPT N5 vocabulary forms the foundation for anyone looking to learn Japanese for exams at the beginner level. The JLPT exam evaluates reading, listening, and comprehension skills using approximately 800 core words that appear in daily life situations. Mastering these terms helps you recognize Japanese kanji, hiragana, katakana, […]

JLPT N5 Study Guide: Everything You Need to Pass
Key takeaways: This JLPT N5 study guide will help you learn Japanese for exams, starting with the entry-level Japanese Language Proficiency Test. N5 is the lowest JLPT level, but it can be challenging if you’ve never learned Japanese language before. This article covers what’s on the JLPT N5 exam and provides preparation tips based on […]