Free Japanese Language Proficiency Test
JLPT N5 Practice Test
Test your beginner Japanese knowledge with our free JLPT N5 practice test. 25 questions covering hiragana, katakana, basic vocabulary, and fundamental grammar.
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New to Japanese? Start with our guide to the best way to learn Japanese, then come back and use this test to set your baseline.
What is the JLPT N5?
The JLPT N5 is the entry-level certification of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), administered twice yearly by the Japan Foundation. It tests your ability to understand basic Japanese used in everyday situations. Passing N5 demonstrates you can read hiragana, katakana, and around 100 basic kanji, understand simple sentences, and follow slow, clearly spoken Japanese.
About This Practice Test
25 Random Questions
Each attempt draws a fresh random selection so you can retake the test as many times as you like.
15-25 Minutes
A realistic test-taking experience. The questions reflect the format and difficulty of the actual JLPT exam.
Instant Results
See your score immediately after finishing. Review which questions you got right and wrong.
JLPT N5 practice test vs. mock test
People search for both a JLPT N5 practice test and a JLPT N5 mock test, and they want slightly different things. A full mock test recreates the real exam from end to end — every section, full length, strictly timed — so you can rehearse pacing and stamina for exam day. A practice test is the faster, repeatable way to find out where you actually stand right now.
Ours is a practice test by design: a focused set of 25 real N5 questions, scored the moment you finish, that you can retake as often as you like. Use it to set a baseline and see which areas are costing you marks — then close those gaps before you sit a full-length mock or the exam itself. Every question is drawn from the same vocabulary, kanji and grammar the JLPT N5 tests, so a low score here points straight at what to study next.
Upcoming JLPT Test Dates
The JLPT is held twice a year, in July and December. The next sitting is Sunday, December 6, 2026. Registration opens several months ahead and closes well before the exam.
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Registering for the December 2026 exam
Sitting the exam in Japan? Applications through JEES are open now and close September 7, 2026 (17:00 JST). Outside Japan, registration is handled by each local test site and deadlines vary widely — some close months before exam day. Check the schedule for your own test location as early as you can.
Always confirm the dates and registration deadline for your location at the official JLPT website.
How to Prepare for the JLPT N5
Consistent, structured study is the key to JLPT success. Here is a simple three-step approach to help you reach your goal.
Take this practice test
Start by getting a baseline score. See where your knowledge is strong and where there are gaps to fill.
Study with Nihongo Master
Work through structured lessons aligned to JLPT N5 vocabulary, kanji, and grammar. Build a solid foundation step by step.
Drill daily
Use spaced repetition to lock in vocabulary and kanji for the long term. A few minutes every day compounds into confident exam-day recall.
Not sure if Nihongo Master is right for you? See how it compares to Duolingo, WaniKani, and other popular platforms.
See platform comparison →Studying for the N5? Everything the test draws from, in two lists: the full JLPT N5 kanji list and the complete JLPT N5 vocabulary list, both ordered by real-world frequency.
Not solid on kana yet? Fill the gap with our hiragana chart and katakana chart. Ready for the next level? Try the JLPT N4 practice test. Browse every level from the JLPT hub.
Free Japanese learning resources
Everything you need to start — no account required.
- Free Hiragana Chart All 46 characters with readings, stroke order & a printable PDF.
- Free Katakana Chart The full katakana syllabary plus a free downloadable chart.
- Free JLPT Levels Guide All five levels explained, with tests and complete study lists.
- Tool Japanese Dictionary Look up any word with readings, meanings, and example sentences.
- Free JLPT Study Lists Complete kanji and vocabulary lists for every level, N5 to N1.
- Free Mobile Apps Free iPhone apps: master the kana and use the dictionary offline.