JLPT N5 Kanji Self-Study Course is now available - Coto Academy (2024)

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Although using flashcards is an easy way to study Kanji, it won’t fully prepare for what’s to come in the JLPT N5 Exam.

As a more effective study method for the exam, Coto now offers the JLPT N5 Kanji Course – a new self-study course that contains plentiful resources and opportunities to test your knowledge on common N5 Kanji. Throughout this course, you can solidify your understanding of N5 Kanji and prepare you for what’s to come in the JLPT N5 Exam more effectively than you would with flashcards.

If you are preparing for the JLPT N5 Exam and wanting to study N5 Kanji at your own pace and time, this self-study course will do more than fulfill your needs!

What comes with the JLPT N5 Kanji Course?

1. Kanji Quizzes

The course offers a total of 103 quizzes, one for each N5 Kanji! The short quizzes test your understanding of the meaning and reading of each of the 103 N5 Kanji.

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By taking these 103 quizzes, you can productively solidify your understanding of each N5 Kanji and familiarize yourself with how the Kanji are often used in the JLPT Exam as well as in everyday life.

2. Kanji Writing Workbook

Once enrolled in the course, you can download your own copy of our Kanji Writing Workbook.

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You can print your own copy of the workbook from your own printer and practice writing N5 Kanji by hand offline. The workbook can be printed multiple times and is available for reuse! This Kanji Writing Workbook aims to help you with long-term memorization of N5 Kanji through writing practices.

3. Kanji Cheat Sheet

In addition to printable workbooks, the self-study course also provides printable cheat sheets displaying the meanings and readings of all of the 103 N5 Kanji.

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The cheat sheets are extremely useful for quick reviews. You can look back to them right before taking the exam for last-minute studying.

How much does the JLPT N5 Kanji Course cost?

The course is normally ¥2,000, but is currently ¥1,000 for a limited time!!

Take advantage of this limited-time offer and master common N5 Kanji by enrolling in Coto’s JLPT N5 Kanji Self-Study Course!

JLPT N5 Kanji Course FAQs

How to learn Japanese kanji?

Japanese Kanji can be learned by following three significant pillars: memorizing strokes, knowing the meaning, understanding pronunciation. This way, you will have bulletproof memorization of all definitions of the Kanji. Learn more about the plans each way at Coto.

How to learn Japanese N5 Kanji on my own?

Japanese N5 Kanji is relatively easy to learn on your own because it is constructed of simple and visually straightforward words. If you prepare for the JLPT N5 Exam and want to study N5 Kanji at your own pace and time, this self-study course will do more than fulfill your needs!

How to learn Japanese on my own?

You can abusolutely learn Japanese on your owYou can absolutely learn Japanese on your own! There are plenty of handy resources, and Coto also offers you many self-learning lectures, vocab and Kanji cheatsheets.

Is N5 Kanji difficult to learn

Although it is very abstract and challenging if you come from an English background, the N5 Kanji is Although it is very abstract and challenging if you come from an English background, the N5 Kanji is not difficult to learn, but also fascinating because you can see the “picture” like the meaning behind it.

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JLPT N5 Kanji Self-Study Course is now available - Coto Academy (2024)

FAQs

Can you self study JLPT N5? ›

Though JLPT N5 is very basic level of japanese language it require your honest efforts. As you are asking about 3 months by self study, then of course this is possible if you have dedication for it.

How much kanji do you need to know to pass N5? ›

JLPT N5 Kanji List. If you are studying for the JLPT N5 test you will need to know about 800 vocabulary words and around 100 kanji characters, as well as hiragana and katakana.

How long does it take to learn all N5 kanji? ›

The JLPT is divided into 5 levels, known as N5 through N1. N5 is the lowest (easiest) level, and is thought to take 250-400 hours of study. The highest level, N1, is expected to take students with no prior kanji knowledge about 3100-4500 hours of study.

Can I pass JLPT N5 in 3 months? ›

Like any standardized test, you'll want to spend at least three months to prepare for the test. For test-takers who don't know kanji, you can assume it will take around 450 to 500 hours of study to pass the JLPT N5 test.

Is JLPT N5 hard to pass? ›

There are five levels of the JLPT, with N5 being the easiest level to pass and N1 being the most difficult. You do not have to pass a certain level before moving onto the next level i.e. you do not have to have passed N5 before you can do the N4 exam.

What is the hardest JLPT exam? ›

The JLPT has five levels: N1, N2, N3, N4 and N5. The easiest level is N5 and the most difficult level is N1. N4 and N5 measure the level of understanding of basic Japanese mainly learned in class. N1and N2 measure the level of understanding of Japanese used in a broad range of scenes in actual everyday life.

Is N5 enough to live in Japan? ›

The first two levels N5 and N4 are considered to be classroom-level Japanese, while N3 serves as a preparation level for the more technical and complex levels N2 and N1. So, to find a job in any way, shape, or form in Japan, it's safe to say that you'll at least need to pass N5 and N4 levels.

How many times should I write a kanji to memorize it? ›

Learning new characters

Writing kanji should become a natural hand movement without too much thinking. Sometimes this means writing it 5 times, sometimes 50. I also make sure to say the pronunciation of the Kanji while I'm writing it.

How many kanji can the average Japanese person read? ›

There isn't a fixed number of characters a proficient Japanese speaker needs to learn, but a basic set of 2,136 jōyō kanji is considered the bare minimum for functional literacy. At least a thousand characters on top of that are found in common everyday use, and many adults know a few thousand more.

What is the pass rate for JLPT N5? ›

The overall pass mark depends on the level, and varies between 100/180 (55.55%) for the N1 and 80/180 (44.44%) for the N5.

How many vocabulary are in N5? ›

There are 103 Kanji characters and 821 vocabulary words deemed necessary for the JLPT N5 test.

Can I pass JLPTN N5 by self study? ›

3 months are enough to pass JLPT N5 if are you serious about Japanese. However, rather than doing self-study, I would urge you to register for an online tutorial or attend a Japanese teaching school.

Do JLPT scores expire? ›

The JLPT certificate never expires. Results of the old test through 2009 also continue to be valid. However, companies and educational institutions that refer to test results sometimes set a time limit on the certificate. Please inquire at individual companies and educational institutions, as necessary.

How do I prepare for JLPTN N5 in a month? ›

  1. The N5 tests very basic Japanese. You need to know hiragana, katakana and your first hundred or so kanji. ...
  2. The N5 and N4 are designed to test classroom Japanese. The best way to prepare is probably to take an introductory course in Japanese. ...
  3. There are workbooks for the every level of the JLPT.
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How long does it take to prepare for JLPT N5? ›

Below you can find each JLPT level and the estimated study time for each. N5 with kanji knowledge took between 250-450 hours, while with no prior kanji knowledge it took between 325-600 hours. N4 with kanji knowledge took between 400-700 hours, while with no prior kanji knowledge it took between 575-1,000 hours.

How do I study for JLPT N5? ›

When preparing for the JLPT N5 exam, utilize flashcards, practice tests, worksheets and grammar books specifically tailored to the N5 exam. If you are studying hard but find yourself stuck on a certain concept or vocabulary word, consider an online resource or forum for additional help.

Is N5 enough to work in Japan? ›

The first two levels N5 and N4 are considered to be classroom-level Japanese, while N3 serves as a preparation level for the more technical and complex levels N2 and N1. So, to find a job in any way, shape, or form in Japan, it's safe to say that you'll at least need to pass N5 and N4 levels.

Is it possible to learn Japanese through self study? ›

While attending a Japanese language school or course is ideal, it's possible to learn any language from home. The major obstacle is, of course, speaking. But the good news is that these days, there are a vast number of materials.

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