JLPT N5 Beginner Study Roadmap & Daily Timetable
JLPT N5 Roadmap
PHASE 1: FOUNDATION (Weeks 1-4)
- Learn Hiragana & Katakana (Tofugu, Kana Apps)
- Master basic grammar (?, ?, ?, ?), polite verb forms (~??)
- Resources: Genki I (Ch. 1-6), Tae Kim?s Guide
PHASE 2: CORE N5 STUDY (Weeks 5-12)
- Grammar: 100 essential patterns (JLPT Sensei)
- Vocabulary: 800 essential words (Anki, JLPT Sensei)
- Kanji: 100 N5 characters (Wanikani, Kanji Study)
- Listening: JapanesePod101, Genki audio
PHASE 3: PRACTICE (Weeks 13-16)
- Mock tests weekly, official JLPT samples
- Focus on listening/reading under timed conditions
Daily Timetable
DAILY STUDY PLAN (Suggested - 45 minutes per day)
1. Hiragana/Katakana/Kanji Practice - 10 min
(Use apps like Kana Town, Kanji Study, or Wanikani)
2. Grammar Study - 10 min
(From Genki or Tae Kim's guide)
3. Vocabulary Review - 10 min
(Use Anki or other flashcards)
JLPT N5 Beginner Study Roadmap & Daily Timetable
4. Listening Practice - 10 min
(Watch JapanesePod101, Nihongo no Mori)
5. Reading or Sentence Writing - 5-10 min
(Use graded readers or write simple sentences)
Tip: Adjust the schedule for your pace, and take breaks between subjects.
Study Materials & Tools
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
GRAMMAR:
- Genki I (Textbook)
- Tae Kim?s Guide: [Link]
VOCABULARY:
- JLPT Sensei: [Link]
- Anki JLPT N5 Vocabulary Deck
KANJI:
- Wanikani, Kanji Study (App)
- JLPT Sensei N5 Kanji List
LISTENING:
- JapanesePod101 (YouTube)
- Nihongo no Mori (YouTube)
- Genki Audio
APPS:
- Anki, Wanikani, LingoDeer, BunPro, Human Japanese