📘 JLPT N5 Vocabulary List – Basic Japanese Nouns
Are you preparing for the JLPT N5? This post covers some of the most essential Japanese nouns you need to know to pass the exam. We’ve included Kanji, Hiragana, Romaji, and English meanings to help you build your vocabulary fast. Perfect for beginners!
📝 Vocabulary Table
| Kanji | Hiragana | Romaji | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三日 | みっか | mikka | 3rd day / three days |
| 四日 | よっか | yokka | 4th day / four days |
| 五日 | いつか | itsuka | 5th day / five days |
| 六日 | むいか | muika | 6th day / six days |
| 七日 | なのか | nanoka | 7th day / seven days |
| 八日 | ようか | youka | 8th day / eight days |
| 九日 | ここのか | kokonoka | 9th day / nine days |
| 十日 | とおか | tooka | 10th day / ten days |
| 五つ | いつつ | itsutsu | five (things) |
| 犬 | いぬ | inu | dog |
| 今 | いま | ima | now |
| 意味 | いみ | imi | meaning |
| 妹 | いもうと | imouto | younger sister |
| 入口 | いりぐち | iriguchi | entrance |
| 色 | いろ | iro | color |
💬 Example Sentences
- 犬が好きです。(Inu ga suki desu.) – I like dogs.
- 今は忙しいです。(Ima wa isogashii desu.) – I’m busy right now.
- 妹は学生です。(Imouto wa gakusei desu.) – My younger sister is a student.
- この色が好きです。(Kono iro ga suki desu.) – I like this color.
- 入口はこちらです。(Iriguchi wa kochira desu.) – The entrance is this way.
📌 Grammar & Usage Notes
- Days of the month (e.g., 三日, 四日) have irregular readings and should be memorized separately from numbers.
- 五つ is used in the native Japanese counting system for general objects.
- 妹 is a humble word used for your own younger sister. When referring to someone else’s sister, say 妹さん.
🧠 Practice Exercise
Translate the following English sentences into Japanese using today’s vocabulary:
- I have five apples.
- The entrance is over there.
- My younger sister has a dog.
- Today is the 6th.
- What is the meaning of this word?
✅ Practice Answers
- 私はりんごを五つ持っています。
(Watashi wa ringo o itsutsu motteimasu.) - 入口はあそこです。
(Iriguchi wa asoko desu.) - 妹は犬を飼っています。
(Imouto wa inu o katteimasu.) - 今日は六日です。
(Kyou wa muika desu.) - この言葉の意味は何ですか？
(Kono kotoba no imi wa nan desu ka?)
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🧾 Summary
These nouns are commonly used in everyday Japanese and are frequently tested on the JLPT N5. Memorizing both their pronunciation and Kanji will help you build a strong foundation in Japanese vocabulary.
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