JLPT N5 600+ Vocabulary List (Part 5) – Japanese Nouns with Kanji, Hiragana & Meaning

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

💬 Example Sentences

• 私は牛肉が好きです。
  Watashi wa gyuuniku ga suki desu. — I like beef.
• 朝ごはんに牛乳を飲みました。
  Asagohan ni gyuunyuu o nomimashita. — I drank milk for breakfast.
• 今日は天気がいいです。
  Kyou wa tenki ga ii desu. — The weather is nice today.
• 教室は二階にあります。
  Kyoushitsu wa nikai ni arimasu. — The classroom is on the second floor.
• 私には兄弟が三人います。
  Watashi ni wa kyoudai ga sannin imasu. — I have three siblings.
• 去年、日本に行きました。
  Kyonen, Nihon ni ikimashita. — I went to Japan last year.
• これは1キログラムの肉です。
  Kore wa ichi kiroguramu no niku desu. — This is one kilogram of meat.
• 学校まで2キロメートルです。
  Gakkou made ni kiromeetoru desu. — It’s two kilometers to school.
• 銀行でお金を下ろします。
  Ginkou de okane o oroshimasu. — I withdraw money at the bank.
• 金曜日にパーティーがあります。
  Kinyoubi ni paatii ga arimasu. — There’s a party on Friday.
• 薬を飲んでください。
  Kusuri o nonde kudasai. — Please take the medicine.
• 毎日、果物を食べます。
  Mainichi, kudamono o tabemasu. — I eat fruit every day.
• 口を開けてください。
  Kuchi o akete kudasai. — Please open your mouth.
• 新しい靴を買いました。
  Atarashii kutsu o kaimashita. — I bought new shoes.

📝 Exercise 1: Match the Word

Match the Japanese word with the correct English meaning.

1. 口
2. 金曜日
3. 教室
4. 薬
5. 去年

• a. medicine
• b. classroom
• c. Friday
• d. mouth
• e. last year

✅ Answers:

1. 口 — d. mouth
2. 金曜日 — c. Friday
3. 教室 — b. classroom
4. 薬 — a. medicine
5. 去年 — e. last year

📝 Exercise 2: Fill in the Blank

Choose the correct word from the vocabulary list to complete each sentence.

1. 朝ごはんに（_________）を飲みました。
2. （_________）はどこですか？ — 二階です。
3. 昨日、（_________）でお金を下ろしました。
4. 毎日（_________）を食べます。体にいいです。
5. 私の（_________）は三人います。

✅ Answers:

1. 牛乳
2. 教室
3. 銀行
4. 果物
5. 兄弟

📝 Exercise 3: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

1. Which word means “shoes”?
   a. くち
   b. くすり
   c. くつ
   d. くだもの
2. Which one is the Japanese word for “milk”?
   a. ぎゅうにく
   b. ぎゅうにゅう
   c. きょうしつ
   d. ぎんこう
3. How do you say “bank” in Japanese?
   a. きんようび
   b. ぎんこう
   c. くすり
   d. くだもの

✅ Answers:

1. c. くつ
2. b. ぎゅうにゅう
3. b. ぎんこう

📌 Summary

These basic vocabulary words are essential for passing the JLPT N5 and forming everyday conversations in Japanese. Make sure to review them regularly and use them in context to remember them better.

🧠 Tips for Studying Vocabulary

• Use flashcards with kanji on one side and meaning + hiragana on the other.
• Practice writing each kanji multiple times.
• Create simple sentences using each word.

🔗 Related Grammar & Vocabulary

• JLPT N5 Grammar List – 60 Essential Grammar Points
• JLPT N5 600+ Vocabulary List (Part 4) 
• JLPT N5 600+ Vocabulary List (Part 3) 
• JLPT N5 600+ Vocabulary List (Part 2) 
• JLPT N5 600+ Vocabulary List (Part 1) 

Stay consistent with your study, and you’ll see real improvement in your Japanese reading and conversation skills. 頑張ってください！(Ganbatte kudasai!)

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