JLPT N5 → N1

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Free kanji and vocabulary lists for N5, N4, N3, N2 and N1. Read the full list, print it, or study it with spaced repetition — every card has readings and example sentences.

JLPT levels at a glance

Level	Kanji	Vocabulary	What it means
N5	~100	~800	Basic Japanese: hiragana, katakana and simple everyday phrases.
N4	~300	~1,500	Everyday conversations on familiar topics at a slow pace.
N3	~650	~3,700	Everyday Japanese at near-natural speed; the bridge to intermediate.
N2	~1,000	~6,000	Newspapers, general topics and business situations. Often required for work in Japan.
N1	~2,000	~10,000	Complex, abstract Japanese across a wide range of topics.

Totals are cumulative community estimates — the JLPT has not published official kanji or vocabulary lists since 2010.

JLPT N5 flashcards & word lists

Basic Japanese: hiragana, katakana and simple everyday phrases.

JLPT N4 flashcards & word lists

Everyday conversations on familiar topics at a slow pace.

JLPT N3 flashcards & word lists

Everyday Japanese at near-natural speed; the bridge to intermediate.

N3 Kanji ListKanji
500 cards

JLPT N2 flashcards & word lists

Newspapers, general topics and business situations. Often required for work in Japan.

JLPT N2 Kanji ListKanji
377 cards

JLPT N1 flashcards & word lists

Complex, abstract Japanese across a wide range of topics.

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How to study JLPT lists with flashcards

Pick the deck for your target level and study 10–20 new cards a day — consistency beats cramming.

Review every day. Spaced repetition schedules each card right before you would forget it, so review time stays small as the deck grows.

Answer out loud: say the reading and meaning before flipping. Active recall builds stronger memories than re-reading a list.

Pair flashcards with reading and listening practice — the JLPT tests comprehension, not isolated words.

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Frequently asked questions

Are these JLPT flashcards free?

Yes. Every list on this page is free to read and print, and you can clone any deck into your account and study it with spaced repetition for free.

Is there an official JLPT kanji or vocabulary list?

No. The Japan Foundation stopped publishing official lists with the 2010 revision of the test. The lists here, like all JLPT lists online, are based on pre-2010 lists and analysis of past tests.

How many kanji do I need for each JLPT level?

Roughly 100 for N5, 300 for N4, 650 for N3, 1,000 for N2 and 2,000 for N1 (cumulative). Treat these as guides rather than exact targets.

Can I print a JLPT word list as a PDF?

Yes. Open any deck and use "Print / Save as PDF" to get a clean printable list of every card.

Can I make flashcards from my own textbook?

Yes. Upload a PDF, photo or notes from Genki, Minna no Nihongo or any other material and Tegaru generates flashcards with readings automatically.

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