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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JLPT N3 Kanji: Essential Characters and High-Frequency Compounds
JLPT N3 builds on N4 kanji and adds approximately 650 new characters. This guide focuses on the most tested — kanji that appear frequently in N3 reading and vocabulary sections. 【At a Glance: N3 Kanji Categories】 CategoryExamplesImport... -
JLPT N4 Kanji Guide: 50 Essential Kanji with Readings and Examples
JLPT N4 requires knowledge of approximately 300 kanji. This guide focuses on 50 of the most important — covering readings, common compounds, and exam-ready examples. 【At a Glance: N4 Kanji by Theme】 ThemeKanjiKey Reading Movement / Dir... -
JLPT N3 Vocabulary: 50 High-Frequency Words to Study Now
N3 tests approximately 3,750 vocabulary words. This guide highlights 50 of the most frequently appearing words across past N3 exams — focusing on words with nuanced meanings. 【High-Frequency N3 Verbs】 WordReadingMeaning 判断するはんだ... -
JLPT N3 Grammar: Key Patterns You Need to Know
JLPT N3 grammar includes about 170 grammar points. This guide focuses on the most frequently tested — patterns that appear again and again in past exams. 【At a Glance: High-Frequency N3 Patterns】 PatternMeaningExample 〜ことにするDecid... -
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: 50 Essential Words You Must Know
JLPT N4 tests approximately 1,500 vocabulary words. This guide covers 50 of the most essential — frequently tested words that appear across reading, listening, and grammar sections. 【At a Glance: Word Categories】 CategoryWord CountFocu... -
JLPT N4 Conditionals: なら, たら, ば, と — All Four Explained
Japanese has four conditional patterns tested on JLPT N4: と, たら, ば, and なら. Each implies a different type of condition. This guide clarifies all four with exam-ready practice. 【At a Glance】 PatternMeaningKey Use とWhen / if (natu... -
JLPT N4 て-Form Grammar Patterns: ておく, てしまう, てみる, てほしい
Four essential N4 て-form extensions you need to master: ておく, てしまう, てみる, and てほしい. This guide covers all four with JLPT-style practice questions. 【At a Glance】 PatternMeaningExample 〜ておくDo in advance予約しておく (book... -
JLPT N4 Grammar: 〜ながら and 〜ても — Two Key Patterns Explained
Two frequently tested N4 grammar points: 〜ながら (while doing) and 〜ても (even if / even though). Master these and you'll handle a major chunk of N4 grammar questions. 【At a Glance】 PatternJLPT LevelMeaningKey Usage 〜ながらN4While d... -
Japanese Loanwords from Other Languages: French, Portuguese, German Borrowings
【Not All Loanwords Come from English】 Most learners assume katakana loanwords are from English. While English is dominant, Japanese has borrowed extensively from Portuguese (16th century trade), French (19th-20th century), Dutch (Edo p... -
Japanese Onomatopoeia: Essential Sound and State Words (擬音語・擬態語)
【Japanese Loves Onomatopoeia】 Japanese has one of the world's richest onomatopoeia systems. Unlike English, where sound words are mostly just for actual sounds (bang, crash, hiss), Japanese onomatopoeia covers emotional states, texture...
