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- PracticeFree Japanese flashcardsReview hiragana, katakana, N5 words, numbers, and days in your browser.
- Download100-card starter kitDownload a balanced set of public N5 vocabulary as a printable list, CSV, or TSV.
- ReferenceHiragana chartUse a complete hiragana reference with readings and audio.
- ReferenceKatakana chartUse a complete katakana reference for common loanwords.
- PracticeKana recall quizTest whether you can recall hiragana and katakana without hints.
- ReferenceUseful Japanese phrasesLearn where common phrases fit, from greetings to travel and polite conversation.
Vocabulary by topic
Start with the words you will use.
Food
30 wordsThe 30 most useful Japanese food words at JLPT N5, with kana, romaji, and short usage notes.
Family
26 wordsThe dual-register family terms (humble vs honorific) every Japanese learner needs at N5.
Time and Date
29 wordsHow to tell time, name the days, and talk about yesterday/today/tomorrow at JLPT N5 level.
Travel
25 wordsTrain stations, airports, hotels, and asking for directions — the survival travel vocabulary at N5.
Body Parts
20 wordsThe 20 body-part terms you'll see at the doctor, in idioms, and in describing yourself.
Weather
20 wordsSunny, rainy, snowy, hot, cold — the everyday weather words at JLPT N5.
Numbers and Counters
24 wordsHow to count to a billion in Japanese, plus the 10 essential counters every learner needs.
Verbs (Top 30)
30 wordsThe 30 highest-frequency verbs at JLPT N5, sorted by class (ichidan, godan, irregular).
What this covers
Public study references, kept useful.
The Library brings together Inku's public beginner resources. For a broader N5 plan, continue with the JLPT N5 study guide. For ongoing audio-supported review across days, the Inku app keeps your study schedule on your iPhone.