Hiragana is your first step in learning to read Japanese. The better you know hiragana, the faster you will progress in learning Japanese. Try this free Japanese quiz, and see how many hiragana you have memorized.
Here's a free quiz to whet your taste buds! Listen to each sound clip just once, and see if you can answer all the questions. If you are unsure of the right answer, just listen again!
In this free Japanese quiz, you need to find the Japanese verb that fits the sentence. It's a great quiz to practice reading Japanese and to test your knowledge of intermediate Japanese.
Here's an excellent listening quiz to test your skills in understanding weather forecasts in Japanese. Two sound clips (one for questions 1-3, another for questions 4-5) are offered—try listening to each sound clip just once, and see if you can answer all the questions.
Learning hiragana is the first step in learning to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has a certain sound. The key is to practice reading hiragana letters over and over until the pronunciation sticks in your head.
Do you know Japanese things and traditions? Check your knowledge of Japan while you test your Japanese reading ability with this fun, free Nihongo quiz.
If you are learning Japanese at the intermediate level, you have surely encountered all the different meanings of certain Japanese verbs like kakeru, ageru, toru, tsuku, and kiku.
How many Japanese yoji-jukugo do you know? These four-character Kanji compounds are common in Japanese, so knowing the ones that are used in everyday Japanese conversation will help your Japanese conversation skill.
Can you read all the JLPT N2 Kanji? If you're planning to take this next-to-the-highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, learning to read Kanji compounds is essential. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, learning to read intermediate and advanced Japanese involves memorization of Japanese vocabulary containing Kanji.
Learning Japanese takes practice and patience. Practice just a few minutes every day, and your Japanese skill will improve with patience. With new quizzes every day, the free Japanese quizzes at Nihongo-Pro are a simple, effective addition to your Japanese study plan.
If you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
If you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
Here's a fun beginner quiz! Practice reading Japanese, and see if you can figure out what is being described in the question. Best of luck on the JLPT N5!
The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).
How many Japanese yoji-jukugo do you know? These four-character Kanji compounds are common in Japanese, so knowing the ones that are used in everyday Japanese conversation will help your Japanese conversation skill.
Even if you are just starting out with Japanese, learning basic greetings—what to say in a variety of social situations—is a great way to making your Japanese conversation more natural and put your Japanese listener at ease.
The JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 60 intermediate Japanese grammar forms. To learn how to use this grammar, practice reading, speaking, and writing Japanese whenever you have time—just a few minutes of daily study will make a dramatic difference in your comprehension level of Japanese.
This free Japanese quiz will test your listening skills for numbers--but not just ichi, ni, san--the way Japanese count in real life--hitotsu, futatsu, etc. Listen carefully, and see if you can hear each number correctly.
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginner JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
Japanese has many idiomatic expressions; at the advanced Japanese level, it is helpful to understand and use these expressions to make your spoken Japanese more fluid and natural.
Do you know the days of the week in Japanese? Try this free Japanese quiz to test your ability. Learn Japanese just a few minutes every day, and your language ability will soar!
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How confident are you in JLPT N3 grammar (that is, intermediate Japanese grammar)? Whether you are planning to take the JLPT or just learning Japanese for fun, the grammar the JLPT N3 level is essential for everyday Japanese conversation.
The JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).
Planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4? The N4 is the second level of the JLPT, just above the N5, and covers beginning Japanese grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and reading.
Learning Japanese takes practice and patience. Practice just a few minutes every day, and your Japanese skill will improve with patience. With new quizzes every day, the free Japanese quizzes at Nihongo-Pro are a simple, effective addition to your Japanese study plan.
If you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
Keigo (honorific Japanese) is a way Japanese speakers show respect for the listener and humility for oneself. It is used in a variety of situations and is essential to make your Japanese sound more natural.
The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).
If you've ever struggled with reading Kanji, this quiz will either frustrate you more or help you through. Nankai kanji are those Kanji readings that trip up even native Japanese.
The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).
If you are an advanced Japanese learner, you have no doubt seen the world of Japanese idioms. Like all languages, Japanese idioms are rooted in the surrounding culture. In the case of Japanese idioms, the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism, plus a uniquely Japanese perspective on society and human relations is evident.
Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
As you learn Japanese, you naturally want to learn the words and phrases with the biggest payback—the words used most frequently in real Japanese conversation. This quiz presently exactly those kinds of Japanese words.
Do you know the busiest train station in Japan? How about which of Japan's prefectures has the shortest river? Learn the answers with this fun, free Japanese quiz.
Learning hiragana is the first step in learning to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has a certain sound. The key is to practice reading hiragana letters over and over until the pronunciation sticks in your head.
If you are learning Japanese, you are probably studying (or should be studying!) Kanji, too. If you plan to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), or just read some Japanese for pleasure, learning to read Kanji is essential.
Learning Japanese takes practice and patience. Practice just a few minutes every day, and your Japanese skill will improve with patience. With new quizzes every day, the free Japanese quizzes at Nihongo-Pro are a simple, effective addition to your Japanese study plan.
As you learn Japanese, learning to read hiragana is your first step in reading the language. Each hiragana letter has its own pronunciation. The key is to practice reading the letters over and over until the pronunciation comes naturally to you.
The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers several dozen grammar points. It might seem like a big challenge to learn all this Japanese grammar, but the key is to learn it little by little, gradually get accustomed to the Japanese grammar and sentence structure.
Do you know many Japanese yoji-jukugo, or 4-character idiomatic expressions? As an advanced student of Japanese, memorizing yoji-jukugo will help you understand the nuanced meanings of Kanji characters, as well as give you more insight into Japanese culture.
If you are just starting to learn Japanese, you might feel overwhelmed at learning Japanese vocabulary, grammar, hiragana, and Kanji all at once. Don't worry—step back and focus on learning just one Japanese thing every day.
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Word-order questions were introduced on the new JLPT a few years ago, and they seem to give a lot of students a lot of trouble! Try this free JLPT N2 quiz, and see if you can put the words in the correct order.
If you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
The JLPT N2 examination is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 5,000 vocabulary terms (including about 3,000 Japanese words from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 exams).
How many Japanese yoji-jukugo do you know? These four-character Kanji compounds are common in Japanese, so knowing the ones that are used in everyday Japanese conversation will help your Japanese conversation skill.
Try this free beginner quiz to see if you know how to read prices (amounts in Japanese yen) in Japanese. When dealing with numbers in Japanese, practice makes perfect—visit Nihongo-Pro every day to try new Japanese quizzes!
The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. If you have passed the JLPT N5 (the first level), you'll find lots of new vocabulary, Kanji, and grammar forms on the N4 test.
If you are learning Japanese at the intermediate level, you have surely encountered all the different meanings of certain Japanese verbs like kakeru, ageru, toru, tsuku, and kiku.
The JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).
The JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
If you are learning intermediate Japanese, you know that there are a lot of Kanji that look similar or have similar meanings (that's where the pun in the title comes from).
Learning Japanese takes practice and patience. Practice just a few minutes every day, and your Japanese skill will improve with patience. With new quizzes every day, the free Japanese quizzes at Nihongo-Pro are a simple, effective addition to your Japanese study plan.
Correct conversation is the title of this free Japanese quiz—more than just rote memorization of Japanese vocabulary, this quiz tests your ability to make real Japanese conversation. Give it a try, and see if you can figure out which phrase makes sense.
This free intermediate Japanese quiz will test your Japanese reading comprehension ability—excellent practice for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), too!
Can you say, "I am a student" in Japanese? Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz, and see if you know the basics when it comes to introducing yourself and asking simple questions in Japanese.
A collocation is like an idiom, or words that go together. Learning a few Japanese collocations will make your Japanese conversation sound more natural, and help convey the nuances of your emotion or your situation to the listener.
Do you know how to greet someone in Japanese in the morning or in the evening? Basic greetings are an essential part of everyday life, and learning greetings in Japanese will go a long way to making your spoken Japanese shine.
The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).
Do you know a lot of Japanese yoji-jukugo, or 4-character idiomatic expressions? As an advanced student of Japanese, memorizing yoji-jukugo will help you understand the nuanced meanings of Kanji characters, as well as give you more insight into Japanese culture.
As you learn Japanese, learning to read hiragana is your first step in reading the language. Each hiragana letter has its own pronunciation. The key is to practice reading the letters over and over until the pronunciation comes naturally to you.
Do you know Japanese things and traditions? Check your knowledge of Japan while you test your Japanese reading ability with this fun, free Nihongo quiz.
Are you planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1? If so, you know that a knowledge of about 2,000 Kanji is required for success.
Japanese has a huge number of giongo and gitaigo—what we call onomatopoeia, like "bow-wow" for a dog barking. These words are fun to learn and will help you sound natural when speaking Japanese.
All of us have had a feeling that something is about to happen, good or bad. Call it a premonition or a foreboding, Japanese has a great word: 予感(yokan). This free intermediate Japanese quiz involves yokan about love: A woman wonders to herself what a guy she knows thinks of her...
Japanese grammar can be confusing at first. Long negative verb forms show up unexpectedly, and it's easy to say exactly the opposite of what you intended!
If you are planning to take the JLPT N3, or if you are learning intermediate Japanese, this fun, free Nihongo quiz will test your knowledge of intermediate Japanese grammar.
To learn Japanese online fast, why not give online Japanese lessons at Nihongo-Pro a try? Our first-rate teachers will guide you expertly toward your Japanese learning goal.
Do you know how to greet someone in Japanese in the morning or in the evening? Basic greetings are an essential part of everyday life, and learning greetings in Japanese will go a long way to making your spoken Japanese shine.
If you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
Japanese love their insects (well, some of their insects), but whether you delight in the light of a firefly, or squish any bug that crosses your path, this free Japanese quiz will help you express your taste in Japanese.
Onomatopoeia, or gitaigo and giongo, are incredibly common in Japanese, and essential for anyone learning Japanese. This advanced Japanese quiz will test your knowledge of commonly used onomatopoeia.
How many Kanji can you read? If you are just starting to learn Japanese, Kanji may seem a little overwhelming, but the truth is that by spending just a few minutes every day reading or reviewing Kanji, you can learn to read real Japanese!
Learning Japanese is not difficult; it just takes practice and patience. If you practice just a few minutes a day, every day, your Japanese skill will improve steadily and quickly.
The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. JLPT N1 grammar includes many grammar forms used in formal Japanese writing and literature, as well as grammar forms you'll find in everyday Japanese conversation—like those in this free Nihongo quiz.
Do you know to say "July 14" in Japanese? How about "March 2"? The months in Japanese are pretty simple, but the days of the month have special rules for different days. Try this fun, free Japanese quiz to see if you have mastered reading dates in Japanese.
Choosing the correct Japanese particle can trip up even advanced learners, but the proper use of particles is key to speaking and understanding Japanese. が(ga) and は(wa) are sometimes hard to figure out, but there are many more Japanese particles to learn.
The JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).