JLPT N5 Vocabulary
653 words, most common first. Tap any word for readings, meanings, and the kanji it uses.
- 私わたしWatashiI, me
- 言ういうIuto say, to utter, to declare
- はいHaiyes, that is correct
- 来るくるKuruto come (spatially or temporally), to approach, to arrive
- じゃあJaathen, well, so
- 何なにNaniwhat
- 何なんNanwhat
- でもDemobut, however, though
- 人ひとHitoperson, someone, somebody
- 此のこのKonothis
- 要るいるIruto be needed, to be necessary, to be required
- 嫌いやIyadisliking, not wanting, unwilling (to do)
- あのAnosay, well, um
- 分かるわかるWakaruto understand, to comprehend, to grasp
- もうMoualready, yet, by now
- いいIigood, excellent, fine
- 一寸ちょっとChottoa little, a bit, slightly
- 貴方あなたAnatayou
- 其のそのSonothat, the
- 有るあるAruto be, to exist, to live
- 下さいくださいKudasaiplease (give me)
- 先生せんせいSenseiteacher, instructor, master
- 今いまImanow, the present time, just now
- 聞くきくKikuto hear
- 知るしるShiruto know, to be aware (of), to be conscious (of)
- 大丈夫だいじょうぶDaijoubusafe, secure, sound
- 自分じぶんJibunmyself, yourself, oneself
- 如何どうDouhow, in what way, how about
- 待つまつMatsuto wait
- 此処ここKokohere, this place
- 出るでるDeruto leave, to exit, to go out
- 話はなしHanashitalk, speech, chat
- 皆みなMinaeveryone, everybody, all
- 年としToshiyear
- 立つたつTatsuto stand (up), to rise, to get to one's feet
- ではDehathen, well, so
- 男おとこOtokoman, male
- 未だまだMadastill, as yet, only
- こんなKonnathis sort of, this kind of, like this
- 仕事しごとShigotowork, job, labor
- 違うちがうChigauto differ (from), to be different, to be distinct
- 又またMataagain, once more, once again
- 中なかNakainside, interior
- 出すだすDasuto take out, to get out
- 吸うすうSuuto breathe in, to inhale, to smoke (a cigarette, etc.)
- ええEeyes, that is correct, right
- 死ぬしぬShinuto die, to pass away
- 物ものMonothing, object, article
- 方かたKatadirection, way
- 方ほうHoudirection, way, side
- 好きすきSukiliking, being fond of, to one's liking
- 入るはいるHairuto enter, to come in, to go in
- 何処どこDokowhere, what place
- 先さきSakipoint, tip, end
- 前まえMaein front (of), before (e.g. a building)
- 悪いわるいWaruibad, poor, undesirable
- 誰だれDarewho
- 帰るかえるKaeruto return, to come home, to go home
- 女おんなOnnawoman, female
- 食べるたべるTaberuto eat
- 家いえIehouse, residence, dwelling
- 戸とTodoor (esp. Japanese-style)
- 門もんMongate
- 本ほんHonbook, volume, script
- 今日きょうKyoutoday, this day
- 買うかうKauto buy, to purchase
- 作るつくるTsukuruto make, to produce, to manufacture
- 持つもつMotsuto hold (in one's hand), to take, to carry
- 如何してどうしてDoushitehow, in what way, by what means
- 話すはなすHanasuto talk, to speak, to converse
- どうぞDouzoplease, kindly, pray
- 遣るやるYaruto do, to undertake, to perform
- お母さんおかあさんOkaasanmother, mom, mum
- よりYorithan
- 声こえKoevoice
- お父さんおとうさんOtousanfather, dad, papa
- 使うつかうTsukauto use (a tool, method, etc.), to make use of, to put to use
- 良くよくYokunicely, properly, well
- 時間じかんJikantime
- 此方こちらKochirathis way, this direction
- 欲しいほしいHoshiiwanting (to have), desiring, wishing for
- 目めMeeye, eyeball
- 多いおおいOoimany, numerous, a lot
- 同じおなじOnajisame, identical, equal
- 頼むたのむTanomuto request, to beg, to ask
- 終わるおわるOwaruto end, to come to an end, to finish
- 所ところTokoroplace, spot, scene
- 結婚けっこんKekkonmarriage
- 背せSeback
- 本当ほんとうHontoutruth, reality, actuality
- 子供こどもKodomochild, children
- 一いちIchione, 1
- 一つひとつHitotsuone
- 而してそしてSoshiteand, and then, thus
- いいえIieno
- もっとMotto(some) more, even more, longer
- 痛いいたいItaipainful, sore
- 明日あしたAshitatomorrow
- 飲むのむNomuto drink, to swallow, to take (medicine)
- 会社かいしゃKaishacompany, corporation, firm
- 教えるおしえるOshieruto teach, to instruct
- 然ししかしShikashihowever, but
- 書くかくKakuto write, to compose, to pen
- 万まんMan10,000, ten thousand
- 出来るできるDekiruto be able to do, to be possible, to be permitted (to do)
- 店みせMisestore, shop, establishment
- 全部ぜんぶZenbuall, entire, whole
- 家族かぞくKazokufamily
- 体からだKaradabody
- さあSaacome (on), come now, come along
- 渡すわたすWatasuto ferry across (e.g. a river), to carry across, to traverse
- どうもDoumothank you, thanks
- 手てTehand, arm
- 何故なぜNazewhy, how, for what reason
- 電話でんわDenwatelephone call, phone call
- 忘れるわすれるWasureruto forget, to leave carelessly, to be forgetful of
- 呼ぶよぶYobuto call out (to), to call, to invoke
- 名前なまえNamaename
- 何時もいつもItsumoalways, all the time, at all times
- 次つぎTsuginext, following, subsequent
- 入れるいれるIreruto put in, to let in, to take in
- 一番いちばんIchibannumber one, first, first place
- 鳴くなくNakuto make sound (of an animal), to call, to cry
- 一人ひとりHitorione person
- 問題もんだいMondaiquestion (e.g. on a test), problem
- 見せるみせるMiseruto show, to display
- 大変たいへんTaihenvery, greatly, terribly
- 友達ともだちTomodachifriend, companion
- 少しすこしSukoshia little, a bit, a small amount
- 等などNadoet cetera, etc., and the like
- 部屋へやHeyaroom, chamber
- 鼻はなHananose
- 意味いみImimeaning, significance, sense
- 取るとるToruto take, to pick up, to grab
- 皆さんみなさんMinasanall, everyone, everybody
- お金おかねOkanemoney
- 働くはたらくHatarakuto work, to labor, to labour
- 開くあくAkuto open (e.g. doors)
- 覚えるおぼえるOboeruto memorize, to memorise, to commit to memory
- 楽しいたのしいTanoshiienjoyable, fun, pleasant
- 着るきるKiruto wear (from the shoulders down), to put on
- 付けるつけるTsukeruto attach, to join, to connect
- 昨日きのうKinouyesterday
- 病院びょういんByouinhospital, clinic, doctor's office
- 色々いろいろIroirovarious, a variety of, all sorts of
- 夜よるYorunight, evening
- 学校がっこうGakkouschool
- 町まちMachitown, block, neighbourhood
- 言葉ことばKotobalanguage, dialect
- ドアDoadoor
- 何のどのDonowhich, what (way)
- 売るうるUruto sell
- 乗るのるNoruto get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.), to get in, to board
- 外そとSotooutside, exterior
- 他ほかHokaanother place, some other place, somewhere else
- 元気げんきGenkilively, full of spirit, energetic
- 寝るねるNeruto sleep (lying down)
- 美味しいおいしいOishiigood(-tasting), nice, delicious
- 新しいあたらしいAtarashiinew, novel, fresh
- 太いふといFutoifat, thick
- 頭あたまAtamahead
- 張るはるHaruto stick, to paste, to affix
- 直ぐにすぐにSuguniimmediately, right away, at once
- 可愛いかわいいKawaiicute, adorable, charming
- 困るこまるKomaruto be troubled, to have difficulty, to be in a fix
- 後あとAtobehind, rear
- 後ろうしろUshiroback, behind, rear
- 起きるおきるOkiruto get up, to rise, to blaze up (fire)
- 上うえUeabove, over, up
- 生徒せいとSeitopupil, student, schoolchild
- 写真しゃしんShashinphotograph, photo, picture
- 遅いおそいOsoislow
- 読むよむYomuto read
- 奥さんおくさんOkusanwife, your wife, his wife
- 車くるまKurumacar, automobile, vehicle
- 料理りょうりRyouricooking, cookery, cuisine
- 面白いおもしろいOmoshiroiinteresting, fascinating, intriguing
- 返すかえすKaesuto return (something), to restore, to put back
- 高いたかいTakaihigh, tall
- 疲れるつかれるTsukareruto get tired, to tire, to get fatigued
- 側そばSoba(place) near by, (place) close by, (place) right next to
- 7日なのかNanoka7th day of the month
- 長いながいNagailong (distance, length)
- 若いわかいWakaiyoung, youthful
- 何時いつItsuwhen, at what time, how soon
- 朝あさAsamorning
- 答えるこたえるKotaeruto answer, to reply
- 始まるはじまるHajimaruto begin, to start, to commence
- 早いはやいHayaifast, quick, rapid
- 大切たいせつTaisetsuimportant, significant, serious
- 辛いからいKaraispicy, hot
- 切るきるKiruto cut, to cut through, to perform (surgery)
- 白いしろいShiroiwhite
- 国くにKunicountry, state
- 一緒いっしょIssho(doing) together
- 閉まるしまるShimaruto be shut, to close, to be closed
- 丸いまるいMaruiround, circular, spherical
- 道みちMichiroad, path, street
- 其方そちらSochirathat way, that direction
- 空そらSorasky, the air, the heavens
- 忙しいいそがしいIsogashiibusy, occupied, hectic
- 毎日まいにちMainichievery day, daily
- 貸すかすKasuto lend, to loan
- 何方どちらDochirawhich way, which direction, where
- 開けるあけるAkeruto open (a door, etc.), to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package), to unlock
- 風かぜKazewind, breeze, draught
- 足あしAshifoot, paw, arm (of an octopus, squid, etc.)
- 上げるあげるAgeruto raise, to elevate
- 見るみるMiruto see, to look, to watch
- 二人ふたりFutaritwo persons, two people, pair
- 大学だいがくDaigakuuniversity, college
- 医者いしゃIshadoctor, physician
- 撮るとるToruto take (a photograph)
- 大きいおおきいOokiibig, large, great
- 沢山たくさんTakusana lot, lots, plenty
- もう一度もういちどMouichidoonce more, again
- 多分たぶんTabunprobably, likely, perhaps
- 休むやすむYasumuto be absent, to take a day off
- 辺へんHenarea, vicinity, region
- 木きKitree, shrub, bush
- 消えるきえるKieruto disappear, to vanish, to go out of sight
- 座るすわるSuwaruto sit (down), to have a seat, to be seated
- 遊ぶあそぶAsobuto play (games, sports), to enjoy oneself, to have a good time
- 大きなおおきなOokinabig, large, great
- 口くちKuchimouth
- 勉強べんきょうBenkyoustudy
- ゆっくりYukkurislowly, unhurriedly, without haste
- 歩くあるくArukuto walk
- 広いひろいHiroispacious, vast, wide
- 花はなHanaflower, blossom, bloom
- 近くちかくChikakunear, neighbourhood, neighborhood
- 海うみUmisea, ocean, waters
- 山やまYamamountain, hill
- 住むすむSumuto live (of humans), to reside, to inhabit
- 強いつよいTsuyoistrong, potent, competent
- 兄あにAniolder brother, elder brother
- 熱いあついAtsuihot (to the touch)
- 難しいむずかしいMuzukashiidifficult, hard, troublesome
- 大人おとなOtonaadult, grown-up
- 飛ぶとぶTobuto fly, to soar
- 歌うたUtasong, singing
- お腹おなかOnakabelly, abdomen, stomach
- 大好きだいすきDaisukiliking very much, loving (something or someone), adoring
- 下したShitabelow, down, under
- 女の子おんなのこOnnanokogirl, daughter, baby girl
- 借りるかりるKariruto borrow
- 水みずMizuwater (esp. cool or cold)
- 幾らいくらIkurahow much
- 東ひがしHigashieast
- 黒いくろいKuroiblack
- 危ないあぶないAbunaidangerous, risky, hazardous
- 向こうむこうMukouopposite side, other side
- 彼処あそこAsokothere, over there, that place
- 5日いつかItsuka5th day of the month
- 迚もとてもTotemovery, awfully, exceedingly
- 走るはしるHashiruto run
- 今年ことしKotoshithis year
- 煩いうるさいUrusainoisy, loud
- 箱はこHakobox, case, chest
- 夏なつNatsusummer
- 犬いぬInudog (Canis (lupus) familiaris), canine
- 消すけすKesuto erase, to rub out, to rub off
- 甘いあまいAmaisweet-tasting, sweet, sugary
- 嫌いきらいKiraidisliked, hated, disagreeable
- 如何いかがIkagahow, in what way, how about
- 病気びょうきByoukiillness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold), disease, sickness
- 映画えいがEigamovie, film, motion picture
- 絵えEpicture, drawing, painting
- 妹いもうとImoutoyounger sister
- 魚さかなSakanafish
- 練習れんしゅうRenshuupractice, training, drill
- 手紙てがみTegamiletter, note
- 赤いあかいAkaired, crimson, scarlet
- 会うあうAuto meet, to encounter, to see
- 鍵かぎKagikey
- 隣となりTonarinext (to), adjoining, adjacent
- 薬くすりKusurimedicine, pharmaceuticals, (legal) drugs
- 服ふくFukuclothes (esp. Western clothes), clothing, dress
- 重いおもいOmoiheavy, weighty
- 余りあまりAmariremainder, remnant, rest
- 彼方あちらAchirathat way, that direction, over there
- 二つふたつFutatsutwo
- ご飯ごはんGohancooked rice
- 色いろIrocolour, color, hue
- 歌ううたうUtauto sing
- お茶おちゃOchatea (esp. green or barley)
- 立派りっぱRippasplendid, fine, handsome
- 誕生日たんじょうびTanjoubibirthday
- 寒いさむいSamuicold (e.g. weather)
- 緑みどりMidorigreen
- 肉にくNikuflesh
- 池いけIkepond
- 音楽おんがくOngakumusic
- 暇ひまHimaspare time, free time, leisure
- 銀行ぎんこうGinkoubank, banking institution
- 質問しつもんShitsumonquestion, inquiry, enquiry
- 弟おとうとOtoutoyounger brother, little brother, kid brother
- 雪ゆきYukisnow, snowfall
- 近いちかいChikainear, close, short (distance)
- 引くひくHikuto pull, to tug, to lead (e.g. a horse)
- 姉あねAneolder sister, elder sister
- 十じゅうJuuten, 10
- 弱いよわいYowaiweak, frail, delicate
- 南みなみMinamisouth
- 押すおすOsuto push, to thrust, to shove
- テレビTerebitelevision, TV
- 雨あめAmerain
- 村むらMuravillage
- 青いあおいAoiblue, azure
- 小さいちいさいChiisaismall, little, tiny
- 3日みっかMikka3rd day of the month
- 猫ねこNekocat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus), feline
- 丁度ちょうどChoudoexactly, precisely, just
- カメラKameracamera
- 小さなちいさなChiisanasmall, little, tiny
- パーティーPaateiiparty (social gathering)
- 不味いまずいMazuibad(-tasting), unpalatable, unsavoury
- 止まるとまるTomaruto stop (moving), to come to a stop
- 靴くつKutsushoe, shoes, boots
- 静かしずかShizukaquiet, silent
- トイレToiretoilet, restroom, bathroom
- 履くはくHakuto put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear), to wear
- 春はるHaruspring, springtime
- 珈琲コーヒーKoohiicoffee
- 箸はしHashichopsticks
- 今朝けさKesathis morning
- 古いふるいFuruiold, aged, ancient
- 一日いちにちIchinichione day
- 1日ついたちTsuitachifirst day of the month, the first of the month
- 安いやすいYasuicheap, inexpensive
- 零れいReizero, nought
- 0ゼロZerozero, 0, nought
- 午後ごごGogoafternoon, p.m.
- 両親りょうしんRyoushinparents, both parents
- 掛けるかけるKakeruto hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall), to let hang, to suspend (from)
- 男の子おとこのこOtokonokoboy, son, baby boy
- 英語えいごEigoEnglish (language)
- パンPanbread, (sweet) pastry
- 傘かさKasaumbrella, parasol
- 着くつくTsukuto arrive at, to reach
- 掛かるかかるKakaruto take (a resource, e.g. time or money)
- 軽いかるいKaruilight (i.e. not heavy), feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily)
- 下手へたHetaunskillful, poor, awkward
- 右みぎMigiright, right-hand side
- 汚いきたないKitanaidirty, filthy, foul
- 左ひだりHidarileft, left-hand side
- 掃除そうじSoujicleaning, sweeping, dusting
- お姉さんおねえさんOneesanolder sister, elder sister
- 有名ゆうめいYuumeifamous, well-known
- 洗うあらうArauto wash, to cleanse, to rinse
- 遠いとおいTooifar, distant, far away
- 冷たいつめたいTsumetaicold (to the touch), chilly, icy
- 学生がくせいGakuseistudent (esp. a university student)
- 荷物にもつNimotsuluggage, baggage, package
- 雑誌ざっしZasshimagazine, journal, periodical
- 無くすなくすNakusuto lose (something)
- 少ないすくないSukunaifew, little, small (amount)
- 授業じゅぎょうJugyoulesson, class, teaching
- 来週らいしゅうRaishuunext week
- 公園こうえんKouen(public) park
- お兄さんおにいさんOniisanolder brother, elder brother
- 耳みみMimiear
- 三さんSanthree, 3
- 時々ときどきTokidokisometimes, occasionally, at times
- 出かけるでかけるDekakeruto go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing), to leave, to depart
- 警官けいかんKeikanpolice officer, policeman, constable
- 三つみっつMittsuthree
- 去年きょねんKyonenlast year
- 窓まどMadowindow
- 野菜やさいYasaivegetable
- 教室きょうしつKyoushitsuclassroom, lecture room
- 昨夜ゆうべYuubelast night, yesterday evening
- 冬ふゆFuyuwinter
- 閉めるしめるShimeruto close, to shut
- 降りるおりるOriruto descend (e.g. a mountain), to go down, to come down
- 暖かいあたたかいAtatakaiwarm, mild, (pleasantly) hot
- 綺麗きれいKireipretty, lovely, beautiful
- 脱ぐぬぐNuguto take off (clothes, shoes, etc.), to undress
- 兄弟きょうだいKyoudaibrothers and sisters, siblings
- 鳥とりToribird
- 家庭かていKateihome, household, family
- 半分はんぶんHanbunhalf
- ニュースNyuusunews
- バスBasubus
- 川かわKawariver, stream
- 新聞しんぶんShinbunnewspaper
- 勤めるつとめるTsutomeruto work (for), to be employed (at), to serve (in)
- 動物どうぶつDoubutsuanimal
- 旅行りょこうRyokoutravel, trip, journey
- 降るふるFuruto fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.), to come down
- 卵たまごTamagoeggs, egg, spawn
- 二にNitwo, 2
- 眼鏡メガネMeganeglasses, eyeglasses, spectacles
- 2日ふつかFutsuka2nd day of the month
- 橋はしHashibridge
- 駅えきEkirailway station, train station
- 明るいあかるいAkaruilight, bright, well-lit
- 買い物かいものKaimonoshopping, purchased goods
- お弁当おべんとうObentoubento, Japanese box lunch
- 大勢おおぜいOozeicrowd of people, great number of people
- 何れどれDorewhich (of three or more)
- 並ぶならぶNarabuto line up, to stand in a line
- 幾ついくつIkutsuhow many
- 北きたKitanorth
- 吹くふくFukuto blow (of the wind)
- 半はんHanhalf, semi-, partial
- 六ろくRokusix, 6
- 紙かみKamipaper
- 時計とけいTokeiclock, watch, timepiece
- 低いひくいHikuilow (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.)
- 番号ばんごうBangounumber, series of digits
- 財布さいふSaifuwallet, purse, coin purse
- 電車でんしゃDenshatrain, electric train
- テストTesutotest (of ability, knowledge, etc.), exam, examination
- 階段かいだんKaidanstairs, stairway, staircase
- レストランResutoranrestaurant (esp. Western-style)
- 暑いあついAtsuihot, warm, sultry
- お風呂おふろOfurobath
- 4日よっかYokka4th day of the month
- 上手じょうずJouzuskillful, skilled, proficient
- 短いみじかいMijikaishort
- 渡るわたるWataruto cross over, to go across
- 薄いうすいUsuithin (of an object)
- 自転車じてんしゃJitenshabicycle, bike
- 椅子いすIsuchair, seat, stool
- ベッドBeddobed
- アパートApaatoapartment building, apartment block, apartment house
- 狭いせまいSemainarrow, confined, small
- 来年らいねんRainennext year
- タクシーTakushiitaxi
- 風邪かぜKaze(common) cold, influenza, flu
- 咲くさくSakuto bloom, to flower, to blossom
- 米メートルMeetorumetre (unit of length), meter
- 西にしNishiwest
- お菓子おかしOkashiconfections, sweets, candy
- 上るのぼるNoboruto ascend, to go up, to climb
- ノートNootonotebook, copy-book, exercise book
- 玄関げんかんGenkanentrance, front door, entryway
- 飛行機ひこうきHikoukiairplane, aeroplane, plane
- 机つくえTsukuedesk
- 塩しおShiosalt, common salt, table salt
- 散歩さんぽSanpowalk, stroll
- 何方どなたDonatawho
- 弾くひくHikuto play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
- 鞄かばんKabanbag, satchel, briefcase
- 庭にわNiwagarden, yard, courtyard
- 角かどKadocorner, edge
- 昼ひるHirunoon, midday
- 浴びるあびるAbiruto dash over oneself (e.g. water), to take (e.g. shower), to bask in (e.g. the sun)
- 毎年まいとしMaitoshievery year, yearly, annually
- 秋あきAkiautumn, fall
- 風呂ふろFurobath, bathing, bathtub
- 食べ物たべものTabemonofood
- 今月こんげつKongetsuthis month
- 帽子ぼうしBoushihat, cap
- 晩ばんBanevening, night
- 横よこYokohorizontal (as opposed to vertical)
- 夕方ゆうがたYuugataearly evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm), dusk
- 電気でんきDenkielectricity
- 晴れるはれるHareruto clear up, to clear away, to be sunny
- 先週せんしゅうSenshuulast week, the week before
- 並べるならべるNaraberuto line up, to set up, to arrange in a line
- 真っ直ぐまっすぐMassugustraight (ahead), direct, upright
- 建物たてものTatemonobuilding
- 午前ごぜんGozenmorning, a.m.
- 今週こんしゅうKonshuuthis week
- 夏休みなつやすみNatsuyasumisummer vacation, summer holiday
- 洋服ようふくYoufukuWestern-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
- 泳ぐおよぐOyoguto swim
- 然うしてそうしてSoushiteand, like that
- エレベーターErebeetaaelevator, lift
- 明後日あさってAsatteday after tomorrow
- 歯はHatooth, teeth
- 一昨日おとといOtotoiday before yesterday
- 地図ちずChizumap, atlas, chart
- コピーKopiicopy, photocopy
- テーブルTeeburutable
- 来月らいげつRaigetsunext month
- プールPuuru(swimming) pool
- 詰らないつまらないTsumaranaidull, uninteresting, boring
- 晴れはれHareclear weather, fine weather
- 四しShifour, 4
- 醤油しょうゆShouyusoy sauce, soya sauce, shoyu
- 習うならうNarauto take lessons in, to be taught, to learn (from a teacher)
- 冷蔵庫れいぞうこReizoukorefrigerator, fridge
- 夕飯ゆうはんYuuhanevening meal, dinner, supper
- 宿題しゅくだいShukudaihomework, assignment
- ギターGitaaguitar
- 洗濯せんたくSentakuwashing, laundry
- 始めはじめHajimebeginning, start, outset
- シャワーShawaashower
- 赤あかAkared, crimson, scarlet
- ペンPenpen
- 日曜日にちようびNichiyoubiSunday
- 飲み物のみものNomimonodrink, beverage
- 曲がるまがるMagaruto bend, to curve, to warp
- 外国人がいこくじんGaikokujinforeigner, foreign citizen, foreign national
- 磨くみがくMigakuto polish, to shine, to burnish
- ラジオRajioradio
- 廊下ろうかRoukacorridor, hallway, passageway
- 砂糖さとうSatousugar
- 頁ページPeejipage
- 先月せんげつSengetsulast month
- 細いほそいHosoithin, slender, fine
- 百ひゃくHyakuhundred, 100
- 食堂しょくどうShokudoudining room, dining hall, cafeteria
- 黄色いきいろいKiiroiyellow
- 土曜日どようびDoyoubiSaturday
- テープTeeputape
- 五ごGofive, 5
- 毎晩まいばんMaibanevery night
- 煙草タバコTabakotobacco, cigarette, cigar
- 入り口いりぐちIriguchientrance, entry, gate
- 喫茶店きっさてんKissatencoffee shop, tearoom, coffee lounge
- 毎朝まいあさMaiasaevery morning
- 二十歳はたちHatachi20 years old
- 牛乳ぎゅうにゅうGyuunyuu(cow's) milk
- 四つよっつYottsufour, 4
- コートKootocoat
- 便利べんりBenriconvenient, handy, useful
- 紅茶こうちゃKouchablack tea
- 七しちShichiseven
- 出口でぐちDeguchiexit, way out
- 金曜日きんようびKinyoubiFriday
- お祖父さんおじいさんOjiisangrandfather
- ポケットPokettopocket
- 台所だいどころDaidokorokitchen
- ポストPosutopostbox, mailbox, mail box
- 千せんSenthousand, 1,000
- 賑やかにぎやかNigiyakabustling, busy, crowded
- スポーツSupootsusport, sports
- 封筒ふうとうFuutouenvelope
- 外国がいこくGaikokuforeign country
- 交番こうばんKoubanpolice box, koban, small neighborhood police station
- 締めるしめるShimeruto tie, to fasten, to tighten
- 青あおAoblue, azure
- 図書館としょかんToshokanlibrary
- 今晩こんばんKonbantonight, this evening
- 毎月まいつきMaitsukievery month, each month, monthly
- 靴下くつしたKutsushitasocks, sock, stockings
- 切手きってKittestamp (postage)
- お祖母さんおばあさんObaasangrandmother
- フォークFuookufork
- 天気てんきTenkiweather
- 九きゅうKyuunine, 9
- 漢字かんじKanjikanji, Chinese character
- ネクタイNekutaitie, necktie
- お巡りさんおまわりさんOmawarisanpolice officer
- 8日ようかYouka8th day of the month
- 一月ひとつきHitotsukione month
- 6日むいかMuika6th day of the month
- 毎週まいしゅうMaishuuevery week
- 八はちHachieight, 8
- 自動車じどうしゃJidoushacar, automobile, motorcar
- 文章ぶんしょうBunshouwriting, composition, essay
- 上着うわぎUwagicoat, jacket, outerwear
- 9日ここのかKokonoka9th day of the month
- 月曜日げつようびGetsuyoubiMonday
- 朝ごはんあさごはんAsagohanbreakfast
- 10日とおかTooka10th day of the month
- 木曜日もくようびMokuyoubiThursday
- 五ついつつItsutsufive
- 切符きっぷKipputicket
- 丈夫じょうぶJoubuhealthy, robust, strong
- 洋袴ズボンZubontrousers, pants
- 厚いあついAtsuithick, deep, heavy
- 水曜日すいようびSuiyoubiWednesday
- バターBataabutter
- ハンカチHankachihandkerchief
- 大使館たいしかんTaishikanembassy
- 火曜日かようびKayoubiTuesday
- 晩御飯ばんごはんBangohandinner, evening meal
- 曇るくもるKumoruto get cloudy, to cloud over, to become overcast
- 葉書はがきHagakipostcard
- 果物くだものKudamonofruit
- 花瓶かびんKabin(flower) vase
- スカートSukaatoskirt
- 万年筆まんねんひつMannenhitsufountain pen
- 温いぬるいNuruilukewarm, tepid
- 茶碗ちゃわんChawanrice bowl, tea cup, teacup
- 涼しいすずしいSuzushiicool, refreshing
- 差すさすSasuto shine
- 交差点こうさてんKousatencrossing, intersection
- お手洗いおてあらいOtearaitoilet, restroom, lavatory
- 七つななつNanatsuseven
- スプーンSupuunspoon
- フィルムFuirumufilm
- レコードRekoodo(phonograph) record
- 九つここのつKokonotsunine
- 地下鉄ちかてつChikatetsusubway, metro, underground (railway)
- 映画館えいがかんEigakanmovie theatre, movie theater, cinema
- 瓦グラムGuramugram, gramme
- 鉛筆えんぴつEnpitsu(wooden) pencil
- デパートDepaatodepartment store
- 作文さくぶんSakubunwriting (an essay, prose, etc.), composition
- 一昨年おととしOtotoshiyear before last
- 辞書じしょJishodictionary, lexicon
- 茶色ちゃいろChairobrown, light brown, tawny
- 牛肉ぎゅうにくGyuunikubeef
- 六つむっつMuttsusix
- ボールペンBoorupenball-point pen
- 八百屋やおやYaoyagreengrocer, fruit and vegetable shop
- 初めてはじめてHajimetefor the first time
- 豚肉ぶたにくButanikupork
- 本棚ほんだなHondanabookshelves, bookshelf, bookcase
- 鶏肉とりにくTorinikuchicken meat
- 20日はつかHatsuka20th day of the month
- 灰皿はいざらHaizaraashtray
- 飴あめAme(hard) candy, toffee
- セーターSeetaasweater, jumper
- 留学生りゅうがくせいRyuugakuseioverseas student, exchange student
- カレンダーKarendaacalendar
- スリッパSurippaslipper, slippers
- 縦たてTatethe vertical, height
- 八つやっつYattsueight
- ストーブSutoobu(room) heater, stove
- 郵便局ゆうびんきょくYuubinkyokupost office
- 背広せびろSebirobusiness suit
- 黄色きいろKiiroyellow, amber
- 石鹸せっけんSekkensoap
- 再来年さらいねんSarainenyear after next
- 成るなるNaruto become, to get, to grow
- 粁キロメートルKiromeetorukilometer, kilometre
- ラジカセRajikaseradio-cassette player
- 曇りくもりKumoricloudiness, cloudy weather
- 昼ご飯ひるごはんHirugohanlunch, midday meal
- 易しいやさしいYasashiieasy, plain, simple
- 瓩キログラムKiroguramukilogram, kilogramme
- YシャツワイシャツWaishatsu(formal) shirt, dress shirt, business shirt
- 為るするSuruto do, to carry out, to perform
- 生まれるうまれるUmareruto be born
- 其処そこSokothere (place relatively near listener)
- 其れからそれからSorekaraand then, after that
- カップKappucup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
- 咖哩カレーKareecurry (esp. Japanese curry)
- キロKirokilo-, 1000
- クラスKurasuclass
- シャツShatsushirt (undergarment), undershirt, singlet
- ナイフNaifuknife
- ペットPettopet
- ホテルHoteruhotel
- 暗いくらいKuraidark, gloomy, murky
- 休みやすみYasumirest, recess, respite
- 結構けっこうKekkousplendid, nice, wonderful
- 黒くろKuroblack
- 字引じびきJibikidictionary
- 其れではそれではSoredehawell, ..., right, ..., now, ...
- 誰かだれかDarekasomeone, somebody
- 置くおくOkuto put, to place
- 白しろShirowhite
- 居るいるIruto be (of animate objects), to exist
- 行くいくIkuto go, to move (towards), to head (towards)
- 良いよいYoigood, excellent, fine
Estimated JLPT levels — no official post-2010 lists exist (see dictionary).