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JLPT N5 Study Plan

AI-generated Daily Plans for the JLPT N5 (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, Beginner). Beginner-level Japanese proficiency exam covering basic kanji, vocabulary, grammar, listening, and reading.

July and December
1h 45m
Score: 0-180 (80 passing)
~24 weeks prep

What's on the JLPT N5 (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, Beginner)

  • Hiragana and Katakana
  • Basic Kanji (~100 characters)
  • Basic Vocabulary (~800 words)
  • Grammar (basic particles, polite forms)
  • Listening Comprehension
  • Reading Comprehension

Why it's hard

JLPT N5 isn't difficult content-wise but is unforgiving on kana and kanji recognition speed. Listening passes faster than beginners expect — you can't pause.

How Fennie helps

Fennie uses spaced-repetition flashcards for kana and the ~100 N5 kanji, plus listening drills at JLPT pace so you build recognition speed before test day.

A sample week of prep

  1. 01Mon — Kana review + 10 new kanji
  2. 02Tue — Vocabulary spaced repetition (40 words)
  3. 03Wed — Grammar drill: particles wa/ga/wo/ni
  4. 04Thu — Listening practice at JLPT pace
  5. 05Fri — Reading: short passages with new vocab
  6. 06Sat — Full timed practice section
  7. 07Sun — Review and regenerate plan

Sample only — your real Fennie plan adapts daily based on what you got wrong, what you ignored, and how close you are to test day.

Frequently asked questions

How many kanji do I need for N5?

Roughly 100 kanji and 800 vocabulary words. The N5 list is well-published — Fennie tracks all of them.

Is N5 useful for jobs or travel?

N5 is the entry credential — useful as a milestone but most jobs in Japan require N3 or higher.

Does Fennie support kanji recognition?

Yes — Fennie renders kanji in flashcards with readings, meanings, and example sentences for spaced repetition.

Start your JLPT N5 Daily Plan

Tell Fennie your target score and test date. You'll get a personalized daily plan in under a minute — and it adapts every day based on your performance.

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