Introductory Japanese: Learn More Japanese Vocabulary!

If 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.

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Learn Upper Beginner Japanese

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this level, you learn over 150 new verbs—absolutely essential vocabulary at the beginner Japanese level. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, Nihongo-Pro quizzes like this one will help you learn the vocabulary, Kanji, and grammar you need to speak Japanese.

JLPT N3 Vocabulary Quiz: Kanji Compounds

The Japanese language has thousands of Kanji compounds, or jukugo, words formed from two or more Kanji characters. As you study for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3, you will encounter many two-character Kanji compounds.

Pass the JLPT N1: Advanced Kanji Reading

The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 2,000 Kanji characters. The key to learning to read all those Kanji is to practice, practice, practice.

Learn Japanese Online: Japanese Phrases for Your Online Lessons

Here are some simple Japanese phrases when you start to learn Japanese online. By memorizing just a few Japanese phrases, you and your Japanese teacher can communicate more easily, and have a fun and productive online lesson.

JLPT N5 Grammar (Beginner Japanese Grammar)

The JLPT N5, which is the focus of this Japanese quiz, is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Even More JLPT N3 Grammar (Intermediate Japanese Grammar)

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

Can You Read JLPT N1 Kanji? Try This Nihongo Quiz to Find Out

The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, covering about 2,000 Kanji.

Introductory Japanese: Japanese School-Related Words

As 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.

JLPT N5: Learn Japanese Grammar with This Free Nihongo Quiz

The JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N5 is the beginning level of the test. JLPT N5 grammar is essential for any speaking or writing in Japanese. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, these grammar forms are a great start if you are planning to travel to Japan, or if you want to review beginner Japanese grammar.

JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Gitaigo (Japanese Onomatopoeia)

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

JLPT N1 Kanji (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).

Learning to Read Japanese Hiragana

As you learn Japanese, learning to read hiragana is your first step in reading the language. Each hiragana letter has its own pronunciation. The key is to practice reading the letters over and over until the pronunciation comes naturally to you.

Beginning Japanese: Learn JLPT N4 Kanji

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, suitable for students at the beginner level of Japanese. The JLPT N4 covers about 250 Kanji (including about 100 Kanji included on the JLPT N5 test), so learning to read basic Japanese Kanji is essential to passing the JLPT.

JLPT N2 Grammar (Upper Intermediate Japanese Grammar)

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).

Learn JLPT N1 Kanji (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).

Learn Japanese Online for Free: Introductory Vocabulary

If 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.

JLPT N5 Grammar: More Sample JLPT Test Questions

The JLPT N5, the focus of this Japanese quiz, is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Learn Japanese Kanji with This Free Nihongo Quiz

At the intermediate level in Japanese, learning Kanji is important so that you can read and understand real Japanese. Lots of Kanji characters look similar, or have the same reading (pronunciation), so it takes practice to learn which Kanji go with which words.

Fun with Advanced Japanese Vocabulary

If you have ever been stumped by an advanced Japanese idiom or vocabulary word, this is the quiz for you. Understanding and using idioms like these will make your Japanese conversation more natural and expressive.

Introductory Japanese: Learn 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!

Beginner Japanese: Can You Read Katakana?

Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji are the elements of written Japanese. If you have just started learning Japanese, you are probably learning Hiragana. Your next step is to master Katakana, which is used for most foreign words in Japanese.

Learn JLPT N3 Vocabulary with This Free Nihongo Quiz

The JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The JLPT tests your knowledge of Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji.

Learn Advanced Japanese Vocabulary for the JLPT N1

The 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.

Learn Japanese Online: Introductory Japanese Vocabulary

If 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.

Beginning Japanese: Learn JLPT N5 Grammar

The 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.

Learn Vocabulary and Gitaigo for the JLPT N3

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

Learn More JLPT N1 Kanji

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).

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!

Kanji for the JLPT N4

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 150 Kanji (in addition to about 100 Kanji for the JLPT N5).

Giongo and gitaigo: Free Intermediate Japanese Quiz

If you are an intermediate student of Japanese, you have probably studied giongo and gitaigo, the Japanese words whose pronunciation mimics the word's meaning. From tokidoki or sorosoro at the beginner level, the Japanese language has a rich vocabulary of these rhyming words.

Learn Advanced Japanese Kanji with This Free JLPT N1 Quiz

Kanji study is essential to success on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The JLPT N1, the highest level of the JLPT, covers all 2,000 common use Japanese Kanji. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, every advanced student of Japanese needs to learn the Kanji in common use in Japanese.

Learn To Read Japanese Hiragana With This Nihongo Quiz

If 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.

Learn JLPT N4 Kanji and Vocabulary with This Free Japanese Quiz

If you've learned introductory Japanese, you're ready for the challenge of the JLPT N4 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). Try this quiz to see how much JLPT N4 vocabulary and Kanji you already know.

Intermediate Japanese Vocabulary Quiz

To keep on track as you learn Japanese, don't forget to practice vocabulary. Learning Japanese vocabulary is best done gradually, learning just a few words a week. Using the new words in sentences and writing the new words (with Kanji!) will help you remember your gains in Japanese vocabulary.

Learn JLPT N1 Kanji with This Free Nihongo Quiz

The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, covering 2,000 Kanji.

Learn More Introductory Japanese Vocabulary

If 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 JLPT N4 Grammar (Beginner Japanese Grammar)

The JLPT N4 is the upper beginner level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. In addition to Kanji, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing comprehension, the JLPT N4 examination covers about 100 Japanese grammar forms, including about 50 grammar forms covered on the lower JLPT N5 test.

Intermediate Japanese: Using Keigo (Honorific Japanese)

Keigo, the Japanese system of expression honor and humility, is an important part of Japanese study at the intermediate level. Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz, and test your knowledge of keigo.

Pass the JLPT N1: Advanced Japanese Kanji and Vocabulary

The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To pass this test, you need to be able to read about 2,000 Kanji and have a Japanese vocabulary of about 10,000 words.

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!

Learn Japanese N4 Grammar: -masu Form

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 50 different grammar forms. The -masu form is the form of a Japanese verb when it has -masu at the end; for example, the -masu form of morau is morai, because you say moraimasu.

Kanji for Upper Intermediate Learners (JLPT N2)

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The examination covers about 1,000 Kanji (including Kanji from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests), so it is essential to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.

Advanced Japanese Idioms

If 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.

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: Learn How To Say Dates in Japanese

Do you know to say "July 14" in Japanese? How about "March 2"? The months in Japanese are pretty simple, but the days of the month have special rules for different days. Try this fun, free Japanese quiz to see if you have mastered reading dates in Japanese.

Intermediate Japanese: JLPT N3 Vocabulary

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginner JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

Reading Advanced Japanese Kanji

If you plan to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), or just read some Japanese for pleasure, learning to read Kanji accurately is essential.

Introductory Japanese: Learn More Japanese Vocabulary!

If 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 verbs

The "-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.

Pass the JLPT N3! JLPT N3 Grammar Quiz

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

Advanced Japanese: More Idioms

If 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 Japanese Online for Free: Introductory Vocabulary

If 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.

Beginning Japanese: Choose the Right Word

A mini-test of your Japanese vocabulary awaits you below. See if you can choose the right word for each Japanese sentence.

Intermediate Japanese: JLPT N2 Kanji

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The examination covers about 1,000 Kanji (including Kanji from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests), so it is essential to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.

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).

How to Say I, You, He, She, We in Japanese

If you are just starting out learning Japanese, this free Japanese quiz will help you learn basic pronouns, such as I, you, he, she, and we.

Learn JLPT N5 Beginner Japanese Grammar

The 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.

JLPT N2 Vocabulary: Learn Japanese Adjectives with This Free Nihongo Quiz

The JLPT N2 is the second most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. JLPT N2 vocabulary spans about 6,000 terms, including several hundred adjectives.

Learn Advanced Kanji Compounds with This Free Japanese Quiz

Japanese is full of jukugo, words built from two or more Kanji characters. In most cases, jukugo are read using the on-yomi (Chinese-style pronunciation), but there are exceptions—some jukugo are pronounced with kun-yomi (Japanese-style pronunciation), while others mix on-yomi and kun-yomi to create 重箱読(じゅうばこよ)み (on followed by kun) and, less frequently, 湯桶読(ゆとうよ)み (kun followed by on).

Learn Essential Japanese Vocabulary

If you're starting to learn Japanese, learning to say words like "I" and "you" is important to making yourself understood in the language. Here's a fun, free Japanese quiz to check your knowledge of these basic Japanese words.

Learn JLPT N5 Beginner Japanese Grammar

The 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.

JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Learn Upper Beginner Japanese

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this level, you learn over 150 new verbs—absolutely essential vocabulary at the beginner Japanese level. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, Nihongo-Pro quizzes like this one will help you learn the vocabulary, Kanji, and grammar you need to speak Japanese.

JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Gitaigo (Japanese Onomatopoeia)

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

Master the JLPT N2: Upper Intermediate Japanese Grammar

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).

Learn JLPT N1 Kanji with This Fun, Free Japanese Quiz

Can you read advanced Japanese Kanji? The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 2,000 Kanji.

Learn Japanese Online for Free: Introductory Vocabulary

If 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.

Beginner Japanese: More JLPT N5 Grammar

The JLPT N5, the focus of this Japanese quiz, is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Learn JLPT N4 Grammar with This Free Japanese Quiz

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers several dozen grammar points. It might seem like a big challenge to learn all this Japanese grammar, but the key is to learn it little by little, gradually get accustomed to the Japanese grammar and sentence structure.

JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Japanese Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

Intermediate Japanese: JLPT N2 Vocabulary

The JLPT N2 examination is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 5,000 vocabulary terms (including about 3,000 Japanese words from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 exams).

JLPT N1 Kanji: Master Advanced Kanji and Pass the JLPT N1!

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).

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!

JLPT N5 Kanji: Practice Reading Basic Japanese Kanji

The 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.

JLPT N4 Grammar: Learn Beginning Japanese

The JLPT N4 is the upper beginner level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. In addition to Kanji, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing comprehension, the JLPT N4 examination covers about 100 Japanese grammar forms, including about 50 grammar forms covered on the lower JLPT N5 test.

Learn Correct Usage of JLPT N3 Vocabulary

JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this intermediate Japanese level, you are using about 3,000 vocabulary words. The hard part is knowing how to use all those Japanese words correctly.

Learn Japanese (JLPT N2) Grammar

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).

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 Japanese Words for Occupations

Can you say "company employee" in Japanese? How about telling someone what your job is in Japanese?

JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Do You Know These Japanese Words?

JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, this basic Japanese vocabulary is important as you learn to speak Japanese. Try this free Nihongo quiz, and see how many Japanese words you already know.

JLPT N4 Study: Learn Beginning Japanese Grammar

The JLPT N4 is the upper beginner level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. In addition to Kanji, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing comprehension, the JLPT N4 examination covers about 100 Japanese grammar forms, including about 50 grammar forms covered on the lower JLPT N5 test.

Pass the JLPT N3! JLPT N3 Grammar Quiz

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

JLPT N2 Vocabulary: Do You Know These Japanese Verbs?

JLPT N2 is the next-to-the-highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To pass the test, you'll need to know the meaning of and differentiate between a few hundred Japanese verbs. Use this free Japanese quiz to see if you already know these 10 JLPT N2 verbs.

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).

Learn Introductory Japanese Vocabulary

If 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.

Beginner Japanese Grammar: JLPT N5 Grammar

The 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.

Learn Basic Japanese Grammar (JLPT N4): -masu Form

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 50 different grammar forms. The -masu form is the form of a Japanese verb when it has -masu at the end; for example, the -masu form of morau is morai, because you say moraimasu.

Intermediate Japanese Kanji for the JLPT N3 Test

The JLPT N3 is the lower intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The examination covers about 600 Kanji (including Kanji from the JLPT N4 and N5 tests), so it is essential to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.

Learn JLPT N2 Kanji (Upper Intermediate Japanese)

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The examination covers about 1,000 Kanji (including Kanji from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests), so it is essential to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.

JLPT N1 Vocabulary: Advanced Japanese Verbs

The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The vocabulary portion of the test includes about 500 new verbs; some of the verbs are literary terms used mostly in Japanese writing, but many occur frequently in everyday spoken Japanese as well.

Can You Read Japanese Hiragana?

Hiragana is the first step in learning to read Japanese. Practice reading and writing hiragana, and you are on your way to understanding real written Japanese. Try this free Japanese quiz, and see if you have mastered hiragana.

Beginning Japanese: Learn JLPT N5 Grammar

The 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.

JLPT N4 Grammar: -ta Form of Japanese Verbs

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. One of the grammar forms you'll need to master is the -ta form of Japanese verbs.

Learn JLPT N3 Vocabulary (Intermediate Japanese)

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginner JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

JLPT N2 Grammar

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).

Advanced Japanese: Katakana-go for the JLPT N1

The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. As the name implies, katakana-go are Japanese words written in katakana. These words are imported from other languages, including thousands from English.

Learning Basic Introductions in Japanese

Can you say, "I am a student" in Japanese? Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz, and see if you know the basics when it comes to introducing yourself and asking simple questions in Japanese.

Learn JLPT N5 Kanji with This Free Nihongo Quiz

JLPT N5 is the introductory level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 100 Kanji characters. Practice reading these Kanji in real Japanese words, and you can easily master the Kanji portion of the test.

JLPT N4 and Basic Japanese Grammar: Master the -te Form

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. One of the grammar forms you'll need to master is the -te form of Japanese verbs.

Intermediate Japanese: Learn JLPT N3 Kanji

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Kanji knowledge is an important part of the test, so it's important to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.

Learn JLPT N2 Kanji (Intermediate Japanese Kanji)

The JLPT N2 is the next to the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers several hundred Kanji. By reading Kanji in the context of real Japanese sentences, you can efficiently memorize the Kanji readings.

Learn JLPT N1 Kanji (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).

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!

Success on the JLPT N5! Learn Basic Japanese Grammar

The JLPT N5 is the beginning level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. An effective approach to learn JLPT N5 grammar is to do as many sample JLPT problems as you can find—including this free JLPT quiz!

Learn Japanese JLPT N4 Grammar (-te Form)

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. One of the grammar forms you'll need to master is the -te form of Japanese verbs.

Learn Intermediate Japanese Grammar: Success on the JLPT N3!

If you are planning to take the JLPT N3, or if you are learning intermediate Japanese, this fun, free Nihongo quiz will test your knowledge of intermediate Japanese grammar.

Learn Intermediate Japanese: JLPT N2 Kanji

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The examination covers about 1,000 Kanji (including Kanji from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests), so it is essential to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.

JLPT N1 Kanji: Learn 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).

Learn To Read Japanese Hiragana With This Free Nihongo Quiz

If you are learning to speak Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key to success is to practice. Even if you have only a few minutes, practice reading Japanese every day.

JLPT N5 Grammar: Do You Know These JLPT N5 Grammar Forms?

JLPT N5 is the introductory level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers basic Japanese grammar. If you've just started learning Japanese, the grammar may seem difficult, but practice just a few minutes every day, and you can master all the Japanese grammar included on the JLPT N5 test.

Basic Japanese Grammar Quiz (JLPT N4): -masu Form

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 50 different grammar forms. The -masu form is the form of a Japanese verb when it has -masu at the end; for example, the -masu form of morau is morai, because you say moraimasu.

Learn Beginner Japanese: JLPT N3 Vocabulary

The 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).

Kanji for Upper Intermediate Learners (JLPT N2)

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The examination covers about 1,000 Kanji (including Kanji from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests), so it is essential to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.

Learn JLPT N1 Kanji with This Free Nihongo Quiz

The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, covering 2,000 Kanji.

Introductory Japanese: Learn Even 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!

Learn JLPT N5 Grammar (Basic Japanese Grammar)

The 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.

Beginning Japanese: Get Started Learning Kanji for the JLPT N4

The JLPT N4 examination is the second beginner level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about about 250 Kanji, including about 100 characters from the JLPT N5 test.

JLPT N3 Vocabulary Quiz: Kanji Compounds

The Japanese language has thousands of Kanji compounds, or jukugo, words formed from two or more Kanji characters. As you study for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3, you will encounter many two-character Kanji compounds.

Learn More JLPT N2 Grammar

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).

Kanji for the JLPT N1 Exam

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).

Learn To Read Japanese Hiragana With This Free Nihongo Quiz

If 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. Try this Japanese quiz and see how fast you can match the hiragana reading (pronunciation) to the correct hiragana letter.

Beginning Japanese: Study JLPT N5 Grammar

The 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.

Learn Japanese N4 Grammar: -masu Form

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 50 different grammar forms. The -masu form is the form of a Japanese verb when it has -masu at the end; for example, the -masu form of morau is morai, because you say moraimasu.

Intermediate Japanese: You Can Master JLPT N3 Kanji!

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Kanji knowledge is an important part of the test, so it's important to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.

Learn JLPT N2 Kanji with this Intermediate Japanese Quiz

The JLPT N2 is the next to the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers several hundred Kanji. By reading Kanji in the context of real Japanese sentences, you can efficiently memorize the Kanji readings.

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 grammar forms you'll find in everyday Japanese conversation—like those in this free Nihongo quiz.

Introductory Japanese: Learn to Read Hiragana

As you learn Japanese, learning to read hiragana is your first step in reading the language. Each hiragana letter has its own pronunciation. The key is to practice reading the letters over and over until the pronunciation comes naturally to you.

Learn JLPT N5 Vocabulary with This Free JLPT Quiz

If you are just starting out learning Japanese, give this free Japanese quiz a try to see how much beginner Japanese vocabulary you already know.

Basic Japanese: Learn More JLPT N4 Grammar (-te Form)

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. One of the grammar forms you'll need to master is the -te form of Japanese verbs.

JLPT N3 Grammar

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

Intermediate Japanese: JLPT N2 Grammar Forms

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).

Kanji for the JLPT N1 Test (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).

Learn Japanese Greetings and Expressions for Thanks

Learning 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.

JLPT N5 Kanji: Practice Reading Basic Japanese Kanji

The 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.

Ase-ga zaazaa? and Other Japanese Sing-song Words

If you are an intermediate student of Japanese, you have probably studied gitaigo, the Japanese words whose pronunciation mimics the word's meaning. From tokidoki or sorosoro at the beginner level, the Japanese language has a rich, nuanced vocabulary of these rhyming, sing-song words.

Japanese That's Hard Even for Japanese! Super Difficult Kanji

If you've ever struggled with reading Kanji, this quiz will either frustrate you more or help you through. Nankai kanji are those Kanji readings that trip up even native Japanese.

Can You Read Hiragana?

If 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 a few minutes, practice reading Japanese every day.

Learn Japanese Grammar for the JLPT N4: -te Form

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. One of the grammar forms you'll need to master is the -te form of Japanese verbs.

Learn JLPT N2 Kanji (Intermediate Japanese Kanji)

The JLPT N2 is the next to the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers several hundred Kanji. By reading Kanji in the context of real Japanese sentences, you can efficiently memorize the Kanji readings.

Advanced Japanese: Katakana-go for the JLPT N1

The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. As the name implies, katakana-go are Japanese words written in katakana. These words are imported from other languages, including thousands from English.

Learn To Read Japanese Hiragana With This Free Nihongo Quiz

If you have just started to learn Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key is to practice reading Japanese every day. Try this Japanese quiz and see how fast you can match the hiragana reading (pronunciation) to the correct hiragana letter.

Beginning Japanese: Learn JLPT N5 Grammar

The 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.

Learn JLPT N3 Grammar with This Free Nihongo Quiz

If you are planning to take the JLPT N3, or if you are learning intermediate Japanese, this fun, free Japanese quiz is a great way to test your knowledge of intermediate Japanese grammar.

Master the JLPT N1: Advanced Japanese Vocabulary and Kanji

Are you planning to take the JLPT N1? If so, try this free Nihongo-Pro quiz to test your knowledge of JLPT N1 vocabulary and Kanji. Even if you don't plan to the the JLPT, this quiz is a great way to learn the kinds of vocabulary and Kanji used in newspapers and other written Japanese.