If you’re preparing for the JLPT N5 exam, learning essential vocabulary is the first step to success! Here are 10 important words that every beginner should know. These words appear frequently in the test and daily conversations.
1. ありがとう (arigatou)
Meaning: Thank you
Example: ありがとう！助かりました。
(Thank you! You helped me.)
2. こんにちは (konnichiwa
Meaning: Hello / Good afternoon
Example: こんにちは！元気ですか？
(Hello! How are you?)
3. はい (hai
Meaning: Yes
Example: はい、わかりました。
(Yes, I understand.)
4. いいえ (iie)
Meaning: No
Example: いいえ、違います。
(No, that’s not right.)
5. いく (iku)
Meaning: To go
Example: 学校に行きます。
(I go to school.)
6. たべる (taberu)
Meaning: To eat
Example: 朝ごはんを食べました。
(I ate breakfast.)
7. みる (miru)
Meaning: To see / to watch
Example: 映画を見ます。
(I watch a movie.)
8. ねこ (neko)
Meaning: Cat
Example: 猫が好きです。
(I like cats.)
9. いぬ (inu)
Meaning: Dog
Example: 犬はかわいいです。
(Dogs are cute.)
10. せんせい (sensei)
Meaning: Teacher
Example: 先生に質問します。
(I ask the teacher a question.)
Study Tip:
Try making simple sentences using these words every day. Practice speaking and writing to remember them better!
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