JLPT N5 Vocabulary List - Complete word list with readings and English meanings

Oct 5, 2026

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JLPT N5 Vocabulary List provides a complete 800-word set for learners, with each entry including kanji, reading (furigana), romaji, English meaning, and part of speech. The words are organized alphabetically by romaji to support systematic review and quick lookups. The resource also emphasizes efficient study through spaced repetition, recommending 10–20 new words per day to improve long-term retention. Free access is promoted for ongoing JLPT N5 preparation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages33

Reading Time1 h 23 min

AccessFree to download

JLPT N5 Vocabulary List

Word entry format (kanji, reading, romaji, English meaning, POS)

Organization and search (sorted by romaji)

Study guidance (spaced repetition, 10–20 words/day)

[JLPTLord.com](JLPTLord.com) JLPT N5 Vocabulary List Complete word list with readings and English meanings 800 words | Basic daily conversation Generated 2026 This PDF contains all 800 vocabulary words for JLPT N5 . Each word includes kanji, reading (furigana), romaji, English meaning, and part of speech. Words are sorted alphabetically by romaji. Study tip: Use spaced repetition to review 10-20 new words per day for the best long-term retention. Try [JLPTLord.com](JLPTLord.com) for free! [JLPTLord.com](JLPTLord.com)—Free JLPT Study Resources JLPT N5 Vocabulary Page 2 of 33 | \# | Kanji | Reading | Romaji | English | POS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 浴びる | あびる | abiru | to take (a shower) | v. | | 2 | 危ない | あぶない | abunai | dangerous | i-adj. | | 3 | あちら | あちら | achira | over there (polite) | pron. | | 4 | 上げる | あげる | ageru | to give; to raise | v. | | 5 | 間 | あいだ | aida | between; during | n. | | 6 | 挨拶 | あいさつ | aisatsu | greeting | n. | | 7 | 相手 | あいて | aite | partner; opponent | n. | | 8 | 味 | あじ | aji | taste; flavor | n. | | 9 | 赤ちゃん | あかちゃん | akachan | baby | n. | | 10 | 赤い | あかい | akai | red | i-adj. | | 11 | 明るい | あかるい | akarui | bright | i-adj. | | 12 | 開ける | あける | akeru | to open | v. | | 13 | 秋 | あき | aki | autumn; fall | n. | | 14 | 開く | あく | aku | to open (intransitive) | v. | | 15 | 甘い | あまい | amai | sweet | i-adj. | | 16 | あまり | あまり | amari | not very (with negative) | adv. | | 17 | 雨 | あめ | ame | rain | n. | | 18 | あなた | あなた | anata | you | n. | | 19 | 姉 | あね | ane | older sister (own) | n. | | 20 | 兄 | あに | ani | older brother (own) | n. | | 21 | あの | あの | ano | that over there (before noun) | pron. | | 22 | 安全 | あんぜん | anzen | safe; safety | na-adj. | | 23 | 青い | あおい | aoi | blue; green | i-adj. | | 24 | 洗う | あらう | arau | to wash | v. | | 25 | あれ | あれ | are | that over there | pron. | [JLPTLord.com](JLPTLord.com)—Free JLPT Study Resources JLPT N5 Vocabulary Page 3 of 33 | \# | Kanji Reading | | Romaji | English | POS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 26 | ありがとうござあいりまがうござい | | aまriatou gozaimasu | thank you (polite) | phras | | 27 | ある | ある | aru | to exist (inanimate) | v. | | 28 | | アルバイト | arubaito | part-time job | n. | | 29 | 歩く | あるく | aruku | to walk | v. | | 30 | 朝 | あさ | asa | morning | n. | | 31 | 朝ご飯 | あさごはん | asagohan | breakfast | n. | | 32 | 明後日 | あさって | asatte | day after tomorrow | n. | | 33 | 足 | あし | ashi | foot; leg | n. | | 34 | 明日 | あした | ashita | tomorrow | n. | | 35 | 遊ぶ | あそぶ | asobu | to play; to hang out | v. | | 36 | あそこ | あそこ | asoko | over there | pron. | | 37 | 頭 | あたま | atama | head | n. | | 38 | 新しい | あたらしい | atarashii | new | i-adj. | | 39 | 暖かい | あたたかい | atatakai | warm | i-adj. | | 40 | 暑い | あつい | atsui | hot (weather) | i-adj. | | 41 | 熱い | あつい | atsui | hot (to touch) | i-adj. | | 42 | 会う | あう | au | to meet | v. | | 43 | 晩 | ばん | ban | evening; night | n. | | 44 | 番 | ばん | ban | number; turn | ctr. | | 45 | | バナナ | banana | banana | n. | | 46 | 晩ご飯 | ばんごはん | bangohan | dinner | n. | | 47 | 番号 | ばんごう | bangou | number | n. | | 48 | 番組 | ばんぐみ | bangumi | TV program | n. | | 49 | 場所 | ばしょ | basho | place; location | n. | | 50 | | バス | basu | bus | n. | [JLPTLord.com](JLPTLord.com)—Free JLPT Study Resources JLPT N5 Vocabulary Page 4 of 33 | \# | Kanji | Reading | Romaji | English | POS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 51 | | ベッド | beddo | bed | n. | | 52 | 勉強する | べんきょうする | benkyou suru | to study | v. | | 53 | 便利 | べんり | benri | convenient | na-adj. | | 54 | | ボタン | botan | button | n. | | 55 | 帽子 | ぼうし | boushi | hat; cap | n. | | 56 | 文 | ぶん | bun | sentence | n. | | 57 | 文化 | ぶんか | bunka | culture | n. | | 58 | 文法 | ぶんぽう | bunpou | grammar | n. | | 59 | 豚 | ぶた | buta | pig | n. | | 60 | 豚肉 | ぶたにく | butaniku | pork | n. | | 61 | 病院 | びょういん | byouin | hospital | n. | | 62 | 病気 | びょうき | byouki | illness; sickness | n. | | 63 | 茶色い | ちゃいろい | chairoi | brown | i-adj. | | 64 | 茶碗 | ちゃわん | chawan | rice bowl;

FAQs

What information does each JLPT N5 vocabulary entry include?

Each entry includes kanji (when available), the reading with furigana, romaji, the English meaning, and the part of speech.

How are the 800 words ordered in the list?

The words are sorted alphabetically by romaji, making it easier to find terms during study.

What study method does the resource recommend for retaining the vocabulary?

It recommends spaced repetition, reviewing about 10–20 new words per day for best long-term retention.

Oct 5, 2026

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