Master JLPT vocabulary, N5 to N1.

Browse the full word lists

Prefer to read or print the whole list before drilling? Each JLPT level has a complete, searchable vocabulary list with kana readings and English meanings, plus a CSV download.

• JLPT N5 vocabulary list — 684 words. Survival-level basics — the first ~800 words a beginner needs.
• JLPT N4 vocabulary list — 640 words. Everyday conversation — routines, plans, opinions, and casual speech.
• JLPT N3 vocabulary list — 1717 words. The bridge level — where functional fluency starts.
• JLPT N2 vocabulary list — 1777 words. Newspaper and workplace Japanese — the level most jobs and universities ask for.
• JLPT N1 vocabulary list — 3427 words. Near-native range — academic, literary, and specialised vocabulary.

What JLPT levels mean

The JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) splits vocabulary into five tiers, easiest to hardest: N5 (~800 words) covers survival-level basics — greetings, numbers, common objects. N4 (~1,500 words) adds everyday conversation vocabulary. N3 (~3,750 words) is the functional-fluency tier most learners aim for. N2 (~6,000 words) is required for many Japanese work visas and university programs. N1 (10,000+ words) covers near-native vocabulary, including abstract and specialized terms.

Pick a level, choose a direction (Japanese→English or English→Japanese), and start drilling with Study, Quiz, or Type mode.