📘 JLPT N5 Vocabulary List
This lesson introduces common everyday nouns at the JLPT N5 level. These are words you’ll often encounter in daily conversations, exams, and beginner textbooks. Each noun includes its Kanji, Hiragana, Romaji, and English meaning. We’ve also included example sentences, grammar tips, listening suggestions, and exercises with full answers to help you study smarter!
📝 Vocabulary List – Common JLPT N5 Nouns
| Kanji | Hiragana | Romaji | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 買い物 | かいもの | kaimono | shopping |
| 火事 | かじ | kaji | fire (disaster) |
| 学生 | がくせい | gakusei | student |
| 傘 | かさ | kasa | umbrella |
| 風 | かぜ | kaze | wind |
| 風邪 | かぜ | kaze | cold (illness) |
| 家族 | かぞく | kazoku | family |
| 方 | かた | kata | person (polite), direction |
| 学校 | がっこう | gakkou | school |
| カップ | カップ | kappu | cup (with handle) |
| コップ | コップ | koppu | glass (without handle) |
| 家庭 | かてい | katei | home (as a unit) |
| 角 | かど | kado | corner |
| 鞄 | かばん | kaban | bag, briefcase |
| 花瓶 | かびん | kabin | vase |
📚 Example Sentences
- 買い物に行きます。(Kaimono ni ikimasu.) → I’m going shopping.
- 学生です。(Gakusei desu.) → I am a student.
- 傘を忘れました。(Kasa o wasuremashita.) → I forgot my umbrella.
- 家族は5人です。(Kazoku wa gonin desu.) → There are five people in my family.
- 学校はあそこです。(Gakkou wa asoko desu.) → The school is over there.
- 今日は風が強いです。(Kyou wa kaze ga tsuyoi desu.) → It’s windy today.
- 風邪をひきました。(Kaze o hikimashita.) → I caught a cold.
🧠 Grammar Notes
- 風 (kaze) and 風邪 (kaze) are both pronounced the same, but they mean different things — “wind” vs “cold (illness)”.
- 方 (kata) is a respectful way of saying “person”. For example: あの方は先生です。→ That person is a teacher.
- カップ refers to a cup with a handle (like a coffee cup), while コップ usually refers to a handleless glass (like a water glass).
🎯 Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Translate to Japanese
- I will go shopping tomorrow.
- The students are studying at school.
- It’s very windy today.
- My family lives in Vietnam.
- Please put the vase on the table.
✅ Answers
- 明日、買い物に行きます。(Ashita, kaimono ni ikimasu.)
- 学生は学校で勉強しています。(Gakusei wa gakkou de benkyou shiteimasu.)
- 今日は風がたくさんあります。(Kyou wa kaze ga takusan arimasu.)
- 家族はベトナムに住んでいます。(Kazoku wa Betonamu ni sundeimasu.)
- 花瓶をテーブルの上に置いてください。(Kabin o teeburu no ue ni oite kudasai.)
Exercise 2: Fill in the blank
- 私は __________ に行きました。 (I went shopping)
- その __________ は大きいです。 (That school is big)
- 今日は __________ をひきました。 (I caught a cold today)
- これは母の __________ です。 (This is my mother’s bag)
- あの __________ は先生です。 (That person is a teacher)
✅ Answers
- 買い物
- 学校
- 風邪
- 鞄
- 方
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
What does 「かぜ」 mean in the sentence 「風邪をひきました。」?
- Wind
- Cold (sickness)
- Corner
✅ Answer: B. Cold (sickness)
📌 Summary
These JLPT N5-level nouns are fundamental for daily conversation and comprehension. Practice regularly by using them in full sentences and revising with exercises. Flashcards, writing drills, and listening practice will help you retain them longer. Master these basics to build a strong foundation in Japanese!
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