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Free online courseJapanese Vocabulary N5

Duration of the online course: 4 hours and 29 minutes

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Build everyday Japanese fast with this free N5 vocabulary course—practical words, polite phrases, and confidence for JLPT and real conversations.

In this free course, learn about

  • Core beginner Japanese vocabulary from Minna no Nihongo Lessons 1–25
  • Common classroom words & requests used in beginner Japanese study
  • Polite self-introductions and asking someone's name (onamae wa nan desu ka)
  • Polite request to show something (misete kudasai)
  • Days of the week vocabulary, including Monday (getsuyoubi)
  • Everyday items and public-life words like 'newspaper' (shinbun)
  • Basic greetings and set phrases used in daily interactions
  • People and relationships vocabulary (family, coworkers, etc.) at beginner level
  • Places & directions-related vocabulary for getting around (common destinations, locations)
  • Time and routine vocabulary (daily activities, schedules) from early lessons
  • Food, shopping, and money-related beginner vocabulary
  • Travel and communication words (transport, phone, post) commonly covered in Lessons 1–25

Course Description

Grow your Japanese vocabulary from the ground up and start understanding the words you see and hear every day. This free online course is designed for beginners aiming at JLPT N5 level, using a clear, step-by-step approach that helps you recognize, remember, and use essential Japanese terms naturally. Instead of learning isolated lists, you will connect vocabulary to real situations so you can introduce yourself, ask simple questions politely, and follow basic interactions with more confidence.

Across the lessons, you will build a solid foundation of common nouns, time and date words, days of the week, and everyday expressions that frequently appear in beginner materials and early JLPT practice. You will also get repeated exposure to polite language patterns used in typical first conversations, making it easier to sound respectful and appropriate in real-life settings such as school, travel, work, or meeting new people.

The course is organized to support steady progress: each session reinforces what came before, so words and phrases stop feeling new and start becoming familiar. With practice built into the learning process, you will strengthen recall, improve recognition speed, and feel more comfortable switching between listening and speaking. By the end, you will have a practical vocabulary base that supports further grammar study, reading simple texts, and participating in beginner-level Japanese conversations.

If you want a straightforward way to expand your core Japanese word bank and prepare for N5 expectations without overwhelm, this course gives you a focused routine you can follow at your own pace while seeing clear gains week after week.

Course content

  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 1 Vocabulary 15m
  • Exercise: What is the polite way to ask 'What is your name?' in Japanese?
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 2 Vocabulary 13m
  • Exercise: What is the Japanese word for 'newspaper'?
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 3 Vocabulary 12m
  • Exercise: What is the polite way to ask someone to show you something in Japanese?
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 4 Vocabulary 16m
  • Exercise: What is the Japanese word for 'Monday'?
  • Video class: Learn Basic Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 5 Vocabulary 12m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 6 Vocabulary 10m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 7 Vocabulary 11m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 8 Vocabulary 15m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 9 Vocabulary 12m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 10 Vocabulary 10m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 11 Vocabulary 20m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 12 Vocabulary 09m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 13 Vocabulary 11m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 14 Vocabulary 08m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 15 Vocabulary 06m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 16 Vocabulary 11m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 17 Vocabulary 09m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 18 Vocabulary 06m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 19 Vocabulary 07m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 20 Vocabulary 07m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 21 Vocabulary 10m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 22 Vocabulary 06m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 23 Vocabulary 08m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 24 Vocabulary 06m
  • Video class: Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 25 Vocabulary 06m

This free course includes:

4 hours and 29 minutes of online video course

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