JLPT Prep– category –
JLPT preparation for all levels N5 through N1. Grammar, vocabulary, reading strategies, and practice questions organized by exam level. Browse by level: N5, N4, N3, N2, N1. Full overview at the JLPT Study Hub.
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Dakuten and Handakuten: The Japanese Accent Marks That Change Everything
You have spent hours drilling hiragana and katakana. You can read か, さ, た, and は without hesitation. Then you open a Japanese text and encounter が, ざ, だ, and ぱ — the same characters, but with tiny marks attached. Suddenly, nothin... -
Japanese Dialects (Hougen): A Complete Guide to Regional Speech Varieties
You've been studying Japanese for a year or two. You understand your textbook. You can follow your teacher. Then you watch an Osaka comedian on YouTube — and it sounds like a completely different language. You're not imagining it. Japane... -
How Long Does It Take to Learn Japanese? Realistic Timelines by Goal, JLPT Level, and Study Hours
You have decided you want to learn Japanese. But before you open a textbook or download an app, you want to know one thing: how long is this actually going to take? The honest answer is: it depends. But that is not a cop-out. The time it... -
JLPT N4 Kanji List: All 166 Characters to Master
You cleared JLPT N5. You can read hiragana and katakana, you know the basic 80 kanji, and you can survive a conversation about directions or ordering food. Now N4 is on the horizon — and with it comes a jump that surprises many learners:... -
JLPT N5 Kanji List: All 80 Characters with Readings, Meanings and Examples
If you are preparing for the JLPT N5, kanji is one of the areas that trips up beginners the most. You open a textbook, see a wall of characters, and wonder where to even start. The good news: the N5 exam only tests 80 kanji. That is a ve... -
JLPT N5 Grammar List: Every Pattern You Need to Pass
ItemDetailsLevelJLPT N5 (beginner)Grammar patterns covered25+Particles covered10 core particlesVerb forms coveredます, ない, て, た (4 forms)Best used asStudy checklist + quick reference before your examRecommended companionJLPT N5 ... -
How to Study for JLPT N4: Your Step-by-Step Guide
So you passed JLPT N5 — or you feel confident enough at the beginner level to aim higher. Congratulations. Now comes the part where Japanese starts to feel real. At N4, you move beyond "nice to meet you" and "where is the station?" into ... -
JLPT N5 Vocabulary List: 800 Essential Words to Study
If you are preparing for the JLPT N5, vocabulary is the single most important place to start. The N5 exam tests roughly 800 words — and knowing them well means you can read the questions, understand the listening passages, and choose the... -
How to Study for JLPT N5: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
You've decided to start learning Japanese — congratulations! Now someone mentions "JLPT N5" and suddenly you have a dozen questions: What is it? How hard is it? Where do you even start? If that sounds familiar, you're in exactly the righ... -
JLPT N2 Reading Practice: Strategies, Resources, and Test Tips
PointDetailsJLPT N2 Reading3 passage types: short comprehension, mid-length, long text; information retrievalTime pressureReading & Language Knowledge: 105 min total; pacing is criticalKey skillsSkimming, scanning, keyword spotting, ...
