JLPT N3 Vocabulary List: Complete Guide with Anki (2026)
Master the complete JLPT N3 vocabulary list with 900+ essential Japanese words. Free Anki decks, study strategies, and a step-by-step guide from N4 to N3.
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Master the complete JLPT N3 vocabulary list with 900+ essential Japanese words. Free Anki decks, study strategies, and a step-by-step guide from N4 to N3.
Complete JLPT N3 travel, places, and transportation vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 time expressions and quantity vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 abstract concepts and ideas vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 katakana loanword vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 verbs of action, motion, and object handling with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 verbs of change, state, and occurrence with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 verbs of thinking, perception, and communication with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 adjectives — formal na-adjectives, descriptive i-adjectives, and personality terms with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 adverbs and connecting words vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 onomatopoeia and mimetic word vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 work, business, and employment vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 study, language, media, and technology vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 society, politics, law, and crime vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 money, prices, and economy vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 nature, weather, and environment vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 people and relationships vocabulary — family, workplace roles, and social terms with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 feelings, personality, and mental state vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 body, health, and medical care vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 housing, household items, and daily life vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N3 food, ingredients, and cooking vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N4 places, buildings, and transportation vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N4 society, media, and Japanese culture vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N4 action and movement verbs — transitive/intransitive pairs, object handling, and daily-life actions with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N4 verbs of thinking, feeling, and communication — decision-making, emotion, and suru-verbs with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N4 adjectives — feelings, descriptive い-adjectives, and な-adjectives with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N4 adverbs, time expressions, and sentence connectors with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N4 keigo vocabulary — sonkeigo (honorific), kenjougo (humble), and polite set phrases with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N4 people and family vocabulary — family terms, occupations, and pronouns with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N4 feelings, body, and health vocabulary — emotions, body parts, and medical terms with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N4 nature, weather, and animal vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N4 school and work vocabulary — study, language, school life, and office terms with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N4 home, food, and everyday objects vocabulary with readings and example sentences.
Learn 24 must-know Japanese な-adjectives — personality, places, ability, and situations — with example sentences and conjugation tips.
Complete JLPT N5 body and nature vocabulary — 31 essential words covering body parts, health, animals, and weather with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N5 adverbs and question words — all 39 essential words covering frequency, degree, time expressions, and the core question words with example sentences.
Complete JLPT N5 food and drink vocabulary — 41 essential words covering drinks, proteins, produce, meals, and tableware with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N5 greetings and set expressions — all 30 essential Japanese phrases with readings, contexts, and example sentences for the exam.
Complete JLPT N5 time and numbers vocabulary — 66 essential words covering numbers, days of the week, time expressions, and counters with readings and examples.
Complete JLPT N5 people and family vocabulary — 46 essential words covering family members, occupations, pronouns, and social roles with readings and examples.
Complete JLPT N5 everyday objects vocabulary — 69 essential nouns covering clothing, electronics, stationery, and school items with readings and examples.
Complete JLPT N5 places and transport vocabulary — 66 essential words covering buildings, directions, and transportation with readings and example sentences.
Complete JLPT N5 verbs list with all 112 essential Japanese verbs, hiragana readings, and example sentences to help you pass the exam.
Complete JLPT N5 adjectives list with all 73 essential Japanese adjectives, readings, and example sentences — including both い-adjectives and な-adjectives.
Learn 43 must-know Japanese い-adjectives — emotions, personality, food, weather, and more — with real example sentences and conjugation tips.
Master Japanese question words — なに、だれ、いつ、どこ、なぜ、どう — with both polite and casual forms. 25 essential question phrases for real conversations.
Understand Japanese culture through 25 essential words — from onsen and tatami to anime, karaoke, shrines, and the etiquette of bowing and removing shoes.
Learn the Japanese names for 25 essential dishes — from everyday staples like ramen and onigiri to izakaya classics, hot pots, and festival street food.
Order coffee and customize your drink in Japanese — size, temperature, milk options, sugar levels, and whether to dine in or take out. 25 essential cafe phrases.
Learn Japanese numbers from 1 to 1,000,000 — including the essential 万 unit, alternate readings for 4 and 7, and how numbers are used in prices, time, and daily life.
Talk about Japan's four seasons in Japanese — from cherry blossom spring to typhoon summer, autumn leaves and snowy winter. Essential vocabulary for every season.
Talk about the weather in Japanese — from sunny skies to typhoons. Learn 25 essential weather words and phrases including forecasts, rain expressions, and umbrella etiquette.
Start and keep a conversation going in Japanese with these 25 small talk phrases — checking in, asking about interests, food, places, and reacting naturally.
Sound natural with Japanese friends using these 25 casual expressions — from slang reactions like まじ? to everyday phrases for hanging out, making plans, and small talk.
Learn natural Japanese phrases for dating, flirting, and expressing your feelings. From first compliments to confessing you like someone — say it in Japanese.
Master Japanese numbers and counter words — from ひとつ to 一本. Learn the native つ system plus essential counters for people, items, books, animals, and more.
Learn 26 essential Japanese words for feelings and emotions — from happiness and excitement to anxiety and embarrassment. Express yourself naturally with native audio.
Learn how to say months, dates 1–10, and days of the week in Japanese. Includes the irregular date readings that trip up every learner.
Learn the 25 most important kanji signs in Japan — entrances, exits, warnings, train stations, shops, and directions. Read real signs before your trip.
Learn 25 essential Japanese everyday expressions — from checking in with friends to politely declining plans and responding naturally in conversation.
Learn 25 essential Japanese words and phrases about nature, the environment, and sustainability — from mountains and rivers to recycling and climate change.
Learn 25 essential Japanese phrases for asking and understanding directions — right, left, landmarks, distance, and transport. Study with native audio and spaced repetition.
Learn 20 essential Japanese emergency phrases for medical situations, theft, getting lost, and calling for help. Study before your trip — these phrases could save your life.
Learn 25 essential Japanese phrases for the workplace and classroom — from business card exchanges to meeting etiquette and academic life. Study with native audio.
Learn 25 natural Japanese phrases to introduce yourself, keep conversations going, and build real friendships in Japan. Study with native audio and spaced repetition.
Master Japanese hotel phrases for check-in, check-out, room requests, and getting help. Study with native audio and spaced repetition.
Master Japanese shopping with 20 essential phrases for prices, sizes, payments, tax-free shopping, and more. Study with native audio and spaced repetition.
25 essential Japanese phrases for airports, trains, buses, and taxis. Get through check-in, find your gate, buy tickets, and navigate Japanese transport without stress.
Starting to learn Japanese? These 20 essential phrases will get you through greetings, everyday conversations, and real-life situations from day one.
25 essential Japanese phrases for restaurants and cafes. Learn how to order food, handle dietary restrictions, ask for the bill, and more — with audio-ready flashcards.
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