JLPT N5 · Shoden Scrolls
JLPT N5 Vocabulary List
305 essential JLPT N5 words organised into 10 themed scrolls. Each entry includes kana, romaji, English meaning and an example sentence, with a free online quiz.
人之卷
People & Family
30 words
時之卷
Time & Dates
30 words
食之卷
Food & Drink
30 words
地之卷
Places & Transport
30 words
動之卷
Verbs
45 words
状之卷
Adjectives
30 words
学之卷
School & Work
30 words
数之卷
Numbers & Counters
25 words
日之卷
Daily Expressions
30 words
身之卷
Body & Nature
25 words
About this list
JLPT N5 is the entry level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, requiring roughly 800 words. This list collects the highest-frequency core vocabulary, grouped by everyday theme so beginners can learn in context.
We recommend getting comfortable with the kana charts first — a solid grasp of pronunciation makes vocabulary far easier to retain.
