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JLPT N3 Study & Media Vocabulary: 44 Essential Words (2026)

Complete JLPT N3 study, language, media, and technology vocabulary with readings and example sentences.

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JLPT N3 study and media vocabulary covers 44 essential words — academic terminology, media/publishing vocabulary, and technology terms. This category reflects the increasing role of digital media and formal education vocabulary at the intermediate level.

This article is part of our JLPT N3 Complete Vocabulary Guide. Practice all 44 words with the N3 Study & Media deck in Onigiri Anki.

Academic & Study (10)

University and formal education vocabulary — essential for N3 passages about academic life and research.

technology技術gijutsu

現代の技術は素晴らしいです。Modern technology is amazing.

knowledge知識chishiki

彼は歴史の知識が豊富です。He has rich knowledge of history.

scholarship学問gakumon

彼は大学で学問をしています。He is studying at the university.

experiment実験jikken

理科の授業で実験をしました。We did an experiment in science class.

professor教授kyouju

教授は私たちに難しい質問をしました。The professor asked us a difficult question.

thesis; paper論文ronbun

図書館で論文を読みました。I read a paper at the library.

learning学習gakushuu

毎日、日本語を学習しています。I study Japanese every day.

memorization暗記anki

新しい単語を暗記しています。I am memorizing new words.

qualification資格shikaku

その仕事をするには、資格が必要です。To do that job, a qualification is necessary.

pass合格goukaku

彼は試験に合格しました。He passed the exam.

Media & Publishing (10)

These words cover news, print, and broadcast media — common in N3 reading passages that reference articles or recordings.

information情報jouhou

新しい情報が入りました。New information came in.

communication通信tsuushin

私たちは強い通信システムが必要です。We need a strong communication system.

translation翻訳honyaku

私はこの書類を翻訳しました。I translated this document.

printing印刷insatsu

新聞の印刷は昨夜終わりました。The newspaper printing finished last night.

article記事kiji

旅行についての記事を読みました。I read an article about travel.

subtitles字幕jimaku

字幕をつけて映画を見ました。I watched the movie with subtitles.

audio recording録音rokuon

車の中で録音を聞きました。I listened to the audio recording in the car.

video recording録画rokuga

そのコンサートを録画しました。I recorded the concert on video.

author作者sakusha

その作者は今日、学校に来ます。The author is coming to our school today.

presentation発表happyou

私は明日、発表をします。I will give a presentation tomorrow.

Technology & Computing (10)

Basic computer and technology vocabulary — increasingly common on the N3 as digital life becomes exam-relevant content.

computerコンピューターkonpyuutaa

このコンピューターは使いやすいです。This computer is easy to use.

screen画面gamen

画面を見てください。Please look at the screen.

input入力nyuuryoku

ここに名前を入力してください。Please input your name here.

function機能kinou

このアプリには便利な機能があります。This app has a useful function.

setting; configuration設定settei

始める前に設定を見てください。Please check the settings before you start.

search検索kensaku

新しい仕事を検索しました。I searched for a new job.

connection; linking接続setsuzoku

今日は接続がよくありません。The connection is not good today.

editing編集henshuu

今、文章を編集しています。I am editing the text now.

transmission送信soushin

メールでファイルを送信しました。I sent the file by e-mail.

instruction manual説明書setsumeisho

この説明書は読みやすいです。This instruction manual is easy to read.

録音 vs 録画: Audio vs Video

Both words share 録 (roku, to record). 録音 (rokuon) = audio recording (音 = sound). 録画 (rokuga) = video recording (画 = picture/image). This pattern — same first kanji, different second kanji specifying the medium — appears throughout N3 media vocabulary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 学習 and 勉強?

勉強 (benkyou) is the everyday word for "study," used in casual conversation. 学習 (gakushuu) is a more formal/academic term for "learning," often used in educational contexts, textbooks, and app names.

Why does N3 test computer vocabulary?

As digital literacy becomes essential in daily and professional life in Japan, the JLPT has expanded to include basic technology vocabulary. N3 tests recognition of common terms like 設定 (settings), 検索 (search), and 接続 (connection).

Practice All 44 N3 Study & Media Words

Import the N3 Study & Media deck into Onigiri Anki and master academic and technology vocabulary with spaced repetition.