JLPT N5 kanji list: all 79 kanji
Every kanji for JLPT N5, grouped by theme. Each kanji links to a page with its readings, stroke order, words and example sentences for work and daily life, with audio for free account holders.
Numbers and money (15)
Days and time (15)
Places and directions (14)
People (10)
Actions (11)
Things and descriptions (14)
Questions about JLPT N5 kanji
How many kanji are in JLPT N5?
The JLPT does not publish an official kanji list. This list has 79 kanji. We included a kanji only when three widely used learner lists all place it at N5.
How is the N5 level decided?
The JLPT states that the current N5 is designed to match the former Level 4. The levels on this site are a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009.
What is on each kanji page?
Each page has the meaning, the on and kun readings from the official Jōyō Kanji Table, stroke order, common words grouped by reading, special readings, example sentences for work and daily life, and audio (audio plays with a free account).
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The levels on this site are a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. See the JLPT Frequently Asked Questions.
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