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Test your Japanese knowledge in Kanji, Grammar, Vocabulary and Spoken Usage.
Test your Japanese knowledge in Kanji, Grammar, Vocabulary, Japanese Characters and Spoken Usage.
Starting Out Learning Japanese: Classroom Instruction WordsAre you just getting started to learn Japanese online? Here are some words and phrases that will make it easy for you and your Japanese teacher to communicate smoothly during your lesson. Take a minute to learn the Japanese phrases for "Do you understand?", "Can you say it?", and the others here, and you are on your way to a great time learning Japanese online!
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Introductory Japanese: Japanese School-Related WordsAs you start learning Japanese, you'll want to learn these school-related Japanese words that pop up in everyday conversation all the time. Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz to check your Japanese vocabulary, and maybe you'll learn new school words along the way.
Learn Advanced Japanese Idioms with this Free QuizIf you are an advanced Japanese student, you have no doubt seen the vast world of Japanese idioms. Like all languages, Japanese idioms are rooted in the surrounding culture. In the case of Japanese idioms, the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism, plus a uniquely Japanese perspective on society and human relations is evident.
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Beginner Japanese Grammar: Asking Questions (Doo, Dore, Dono)This quiz will help you learn how to ask basic questions in Japanese, such as "Do you see something from the window?" Practice your skills in asking questions like these, and your Japanese conversation will sound more natural and polished.
Kanji for the JLPT N1 (Advanced Japanese)The JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).
Improve your Japanese ability in Kanji, Grammar and Vocabulary in just five minutes.
JLPT N5 Grammar: Learn Japanese Online with This Free QuizThe JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
Yoji-jukugo: Advanced Japanese Kanji CompoundsDo you know many Japanese yoji-jukugo, or 4-character idiomatic expressions? As an advanced student of Japanese, memorizing yoji-jukugo will help you understand the nuanced meanings of Kanji characters, as well as give you more insight into Japanese culture.
Improve your Japanese ability in Grammar, Vocabulary, Japanese Characters and Onomatopoeia in just five minutes.
Can You Read Japanese Hiragana?Learning hiragana is your first step to learn to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has its own sound, and, because written Japanese is phonetic, it is possible to write any Japanese word using hiragana alone.
JLPT N5: Can You Pick The Correct Japanese Sentence?The JLPT N5 is the introductory level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 600 basic Japanese vocabulary terms, and about 40 grammar forms. Can you use this vocabulary and grammar in correct Japanese sentences?
Which Prefecture Doesn't Fit?How much do you know about Japan geography? Here's an advanced "which prefecture doesn't fit" quiz.
Improve your Japanese ability in Kanji, Vocabulary and Idioms in just five minutes.
Introductory Japanese: Learn How To Count in JapaneseDo you how how to count in Japanese? This fun, free Nihongo quiz will help you learn Japanese numbers and check if you know all the numbers from one to ten.
Learn Advanced Japanese Idioms with this Free QuizIf you are an advanced Japanese student, you have no doubt seen the vast world of Japanese idioms. Like all languages, Japanese idioms are rooted in the surrounding culture. In the case of Japanese idioms, the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism, plus a uniquely Japanese perspective on society and human relations is evident.
Check your Japanese skills in Kanji and Vocabulary with these free quizzes.
Kanji for the JLPT N1 (Advanced Japanese)The JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).
Improve your Japanese ability in Grammar and Vocabulary in just five minutes.
Introductory Japanese: Learn More Japanese Words!Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
Advanced Japanese: JLPT N1 VocabularyThe JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers a total of about 10,000 Japanese vocabulary terms. To do well on vocabulary, practice in reading Japanese is essential.
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Learn Japanese Online: Introductory Japanese VocabularyIf you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
Learn Beginner Japanese: JLPT N3 VocabularyThe JLPT N3 is the upper beginner/lower intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this level, you need to learn about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including about 1,000 covered on the JLPT N4 and N5 tests).
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Learn Japanese Online for Free: Introductory VocabularyIf you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
Japanese Grammar: Learn the -te forms of Japanese verbsThe "-te" form of Japanese verbs is one of the most important forms to learn early in your Japanese study. This form occurs almost everywhere in written and spoken Japanese sentences. With the "-te" form, you can express "doing" something continuously, doing a sequence of things, or even asking someone to do something for you in Japanese.
Learn JLPT N1 Vocabulary: Advanced Japanese QuizLearning Japanese takes practice and patience. Practice just a few minutes every day, and your Japanese skill will improve with patience. With new quizzes every day, the free Japanese quizzes at Nihongo-Pro are a simple, effective addition to your Japanese study plan.
Learn more Kanji, Grammar and Vocabulary with these free Japanese quizzes.
Check your Japanese skills in Grammar, Vocabulary and Japanese Characters with these free quizzes.
Learn Country Names in Katakana with a Free Introductory QuizDo you know how to write your own country's name in Katakana? Try this fun Japanese quiz, and see how many countries you already know.
JLPT N5 Grammar - Basic Japanese GrammarThe JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
Check your Japanese skills in Kanji and Japanese Characters with these free quizzes.
Improve your Japanese ability in Kanji and Vocabulary in just five minutes.
Learn Japanese Greetings and Expressions for ThanksLearning just a few basic Japanese expressions will make a big difference when you talk to a Japanese. Try this free Nihongo quiz to see if you know how to say "good morning," "that was a great meal," and more in Japanese.
Beginning Japanese KanjiIf you are learning Japanese, you are probably studying (or should be studying!) Kanji, too. If you plan to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), or just read some Japanese for pleasure, learning to read Kanji is essential.
Advanced Japanese: JLPT N1 VocabularyThe JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers a total of about 10,000 Japanese vocabulary terms. To do well on vocabulary, practice in reading Japanese is essential.
Check your Japanese skills in Grammar, Vocabulary, Idioms and Onomatopoeia with these free quizzes.
Introductory Japanese: Learn More Japanese Vocabulary!Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
Beginner Japanese Sentences: ... wa ... desuIf you just started learning Japanese, this quiz is for you: You can practice building some of the most basic, most important Japanese sentences, involving "... wa ... desu" or "... wa ... ja arimasen".
Advanced Japanese: Learn Japanese Bit by Bit...Here's a fun, free advanced Japanese quiz to test your knowledge of everyday onomatopoeia. You already know lots of these words: iroiro, samazama, and so on. The more onomatopoeia you master, the more natural your Japanese will sound.
Check your Japanese skills in Vocabulary and Japanese Characters with these free quizzes.
Learn more Kanji, Grammar, Vocabulary, Japanese Characters and Listening with these free Japanese quizzes.
Learn To Read Japanese Hiragana With This Nihongo QuizIf you have just started to learn Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key is to practice, practice, practice. Even if you have only a few minutes, practice reading Japanese every day.
Building Japanese Sentences: Who, What, Which, Where, How ManyBy learning the Japanese words for who, what, which, where, and so on, you can make all kinds of sentences in Japanese. These basic words show up all the time in spoken Japanese, but using the wrong one can make your sentence hard to understand.
Advanced Japanese (JLPT N1): Kanji Readings (More Travel)To learn kanji, the key is practicing reading (and writing!) kanji. Try this free Japanese quiz to check your skills at reading kanji.
Sharpen your skills in Vocabulary, Japanese Characters and Idioms—try a quiz from your smartphone!
Advanced Japanese IdiomsIf you are an advanced Japanese learner, you have no doubt seen the world of Japanese idioms. Like all languages, Japanese idioms are rooted in the surrounding culture. In the case of Japanese idioms, the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism, plus a uniquely Japanese perspective on society and human relations is evident.
Learn more Grammar, Japanese Characters and Idioms with these free Japanese quizzes.
Learn to Read Hiragana with This Free Japanese QuizLearning hiragana is the first step in learning to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has a certain sound. The key is to practice reading hiragana letters over and over until the pronunciation sticks in your head.
Learn JLPT N5 VocabularyAre you planning to take the JLPT N5? N5 the introductory level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 400 vocabulary terms. That's a lot of Japanese words to learn, but if you learn just one or two words every day, you'll master all the JLPT N5 vocabulary in no time.
Learn JLPT N1 Grammar (Advanced Japanese Grammar)The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. JLPT N1 grammar includes many grammar forms used in formal Japanese writing and literature, as well as some forms you'll find in everyday Japanese conversation.
Learn more Grammar and Vocabulary with these free Japanese quizzes.
Learn more Grammar, Vocabulary and Japanese Characters with these free Japanese quizzes.
Sharpen your skills in Grammar, Vocabulary and Listening—try a quiz from your smartphone!
Learn JLPT N5 Grammar: Free Basic Japanese QuizThe JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
Sharpen your skills in Grammar, Vocabulary and Japanese Characters—try a quiz from your smartphone!
Learn To Read Japanese: Have You Mastered Hiragana?Hiragana is your first step in learning to read Japanese. The better you know hiragana, the faster you will progress in learning Japanese. Try this free Japanese quiz, and see how many hiragana you have memorized.
Free JLPT N4 Grammar Quiz: -nai FormThe JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 50 different grammar forms.
Advanced Japanese: Synonyms and AntonymsIf you have been learning Japanese for some time, you have probably struggled with 同意語 (dooigo, synonyms) and 反意語 (han'igo, antonyms). Japanese is full of synonyms and antonyms, or near synonyms and near antonyms, and learning their shades of meaning a challenge for even the most advanced student of Japanese.
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Learn more Vocabulary, Japanese Characters, Spoken Usage and Idioms with these free Japanese quizzes.
Check your Japanese skills in Kanji, Grammar and Vocabulary with these free quizzes.
Free Listening Quiz: How many? This free Japanese quiz will test your listening skills for numbers--but not just ichi, ni, san--the way Japanese count in real life--hitotsu, futatsu, etc. Listen carefully, and see if you can hear each number correctly.
JLPT N5 Kanji: Practice Reading Basic Japanese KanjiThe JLPT N5 is the starting level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. You'll need to be able to read hiragana, katakana, and about 100 Kanji characters. Here are a few JLPT N5 Kanji to practice reading.
Advanced Japanese: Japan's Firsts, Biggest, and BestDo you know the busiest train station in Japan? How about which of Japan's prefectures has the shortest river? Learn the answers with this fun, free Japanese quiz.
Learn more Grammar, Vocabulary and Idioms with these free Japanese quizzes.
Focus on Grammar and Vocabulary, and learn Japanese online for free!
Learn Names for Colors in JapaneseHere is a fun and free Japanese quiz to help you learn the names of basic colors in Japanese. Try to learn just a couple of Japanese words every day, and you will soon be speaking and understanding Japanese!
Talk with Tanaka-sensei about Your WeekendHere's another chat with Tanaka-sensei, who is talking with you about your weekend. See if you can fill in the blanks and make the Japanese conversation flow!
JLPT N1 Vocabulary: Verbs Expressing Condition or StateJLPT N1 is the top, most challenging level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. If you are planning to take the JLPT N1, or, if you are an advanced student of Japanese, try this free quiz to test your proficiency in N1-level verbs.
Learn more Kanji, Grammar and Vocabulary with these free Japanese quizzes.
Introductory Japanese: Basic Sentences like "Where is the station?"If you are just starting to learn Japanese, you might feel overwhelmed at learning Japanese vocabulary, grammar, hiragana, and Kanji all at once. Don't worry—step back and focus on learning just one Japanese thing every day.
Beginning Japanese: Learn JLPT N5 GrammarThe JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
Easily Mistaken Kanji: Advanced Japanese QuizJapanese is full of homonyms (words that sound the same but have different meanings), especially when it comes to kanji compounds. If you say sensei, you're apt to think of "teacher", but depending on the context (and the kanji!), the same word can mean "oath", "initiative", "tyranny", and more.