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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 朝 | あさ | asa | morning |
| 朝ご飯 | あさごはん | asa gohan | breakfast |
| 足 | あし | ashi | foot/leg |
| 明日 | あした | ashita | tomorrow |
| これ | これ | kore | this |
| それ | それ | sore | that |
| あれ | あれ | are | that over there |
| ここ | ここ | koko | here |
| そこ | そこ | soko | there |
| あそこ | あそこ | asoko | over there |
| こちら | こちら | kochira | this way (polite) |
| そちら | そちら | sochira | that way (polite) |
| あちら | あちら | achira | that way over there (polite) |
| 春 | はる | haru | spring |
| 夏 | なつ | natsu | summer |
📚 Example Sentences
- 朝ご飯を食べます。(Asa gohan o tabemasu.) → I eat breakfast.
- これは何ですか？(Kore wa nan desu ka?) → What is this?
- あそこに学校があります。(Asoko ni gakkou ga arimasu.) → There is a school over there.
- 春が好きです。(Haru ga suki desu.) → I like spring.
- 足が痛いです。(Ashi ga itai desu.) → My foot hurts.
🧠 Grammar Notes
- これ (kore), それ (sore), and あれ (are) are demonstrative pronouns meaning “this,” “that,” and “that over there” respectively, depending on proximity.
- こちら (kochira), そちら (sochira), and あちら (achira) are polite versions of the above, often used to refer to people or directions.
- 春 (haru) and 夏 (natsu) represent seasons, with specific cultural significance in Japan.
🎯 Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Translate to Japanese
- I like the morning.
- This is my foot.
- That place is beautiful.
- I will go there tomorrow.
- Summer is hot.
✅ Answers
- 朝が好きです。(Asa ga suki desu.)
- これは私の足です。(Kore wa watashi no ashi desu.)
- あの場所はきれいです。(Ano basho wa kirei desu.)
- 明日そこに行きます。(Ashita soko ni ikimasu.)
- 夏は暑いです。(Natsu wa atsui desu.)
Exercise 2: Fill in the blank
- I ate __________ . (breakfast)
- That person __________ is my friend.
- I will go __________ tomorrow.
- This __________ is new.
- __________ has come.
✅ Answers
- 朝ご飯
- あちら
- そこ
- かばん
- 春
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
What does 「あそこ」 mean in the sentence 「あそこに学校があります。」?
- This place
- That place over there
- My place
✅ Answer: B. That place over there
📌 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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