Top 5 Tips for Passing the JLPT N5

1. Master Hiragana and Katakana

This goes without saying, but you need to read Kana fluently. You won't have time to sound out letters during the reading comprehension section.

2. Don't Ignore Listening Practice

The listening section catches many beginners off guard. You are only played the audio once. Start listening to beginner Japanese podcasts or JLPT N5 listening mocks on YouTube daily.

3. Learn the Core 100 Kanji

The N5 only requires you to know about 100 Kanji. Using KanjiPros, you can master these in just a few weeks. Make sure you know both the On-reading and Kun-reading for the common vocabulary words.

4. Practice Time Management

The reading section requires you to read quickly. Practice with a timer. Don't get stuck on one question; if you don't know it, guess and move on.

5. Review Particles Thoroughly

Particles like は, が, に, で, and を are the glue of Japanese sentences. The grammar section will heavily test your ability to choose the correct particle in context.

Good luck! You've got this.