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!
The JLPT N3 is the upper beginner/lower intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this level, you need to learn about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including about 1,000 covered on the JLPT N4 and N5 tests).
Do you know which of Japan's 47 prefectures produces the most rice? How about which one has more islands than any other prefecture? Learn the answers with this fun, free Japanese quiz.
Learning to read hiragana is your first step in learning to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has a certain sound. Practice reading hiragana letters over and over until the pronunciation sticks in your head, and you will master all hiragana in no time.
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).
Here's a free quiz to test your ability to choose the proper kanji based on the context. If you get all these questions right, you are definitely an advanced Japanese learner!
If you have just started to learn Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key is to practice, practice, practice. Even if you have only a few minutes, practice reading Japanese every day.
Do you how to say "Because ..." or "This is why ..." in Japanese? Learning this basic pattern will really improve your Japanese skills, so please give this free beginner Japanese quiz a try!
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Keigo is a distinctive feature of Japanese. By using exalted references for others, and humble terms for yourself (and your group), you express honor toward your listener.
The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. One of the grammar forms you'll need to master is the -te form of Japanese verbs.
Do you know how to count things in Japanese? It's more than knowing ichi, ni, san, etc. When you count certain things, you use different words for the numbers: hitotsu, futatsu, mittsu, and so on. Try this free Japanese quiz to test your counting skills!
The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this level, you learn over 150 new verbs—absolutely essential vocabulary at the beginner Japanese level. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, Nihongo-Pro quizzes like this one will help you learn the vocabulary, Kanji, and grammar you need to speak Japanese.
The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The examination covers about 1,000 Kanji (including Kanji from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests), so it is essential to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.
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!
Japanese particles—those tiny words that come after parts of speech in Japanese—can be tough to master at first. Try this free beginner Japanese quiz to see how many particles you know. Learn Japanese just a few minutes every day, and your ability will soar!
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Kanji knowledge is an important part of the test, so it's important to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.
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.
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.
The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The vocabulary portion of the test includes about 500 new verbs; some of the verbs are literary terms used mostly in Japanese writing, but many occur frequently in everyday spoken Japanese as well.
We have to admit counting in Japanese is hard! You have to remember which counter word goes with which thing, and the pronunciation of the number changes depending on the counter word. Then there are the special cases...
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The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Kanji knowledge is an important part of the test, so it's important to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.
If you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, you know that Kanji study is essential to success on the test. The JLPT N1, the highest level of the JLPT, covers all 2,000 common use Japanese Kanji.
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.
Can you read Japanese Kanji? If you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, learning how to read the Kanji that appear in the test is essential.
Here's a fun, free Japanese quiz that's also very useful—idiomatic expressions involving parts of the body. Japanese is loaded with these expressions, and knowing just a few will help you sound smooth and natural in Japanese.
If you are an advanced Japanese student, you have no doubt seen the vast 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.
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The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers advanced Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji. The grammar portion includes grammar forms used mostly in literary or written contexts, but knowledge of these advanced grammar constructs will help you read Japanese newspapers and novels.
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.
The JLPT N2 is the second most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. JLPT N2 vocabulary spans about 6,000 terms, including several hundred adjectives.
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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!
This free JLPT quiz tests your knowledge of illness-related terms in Japanese. Try completing it without furigana, and see if you can read the kanji, too!
Here is a fun and free Japanese quiz to help you learn the names of basic colors in Japanese. Try to learn just a couple of Japanese words every day, and you will soon be speaking and understanding Japanese!
Test your Japanese listening skills with this free quiz between two people talking about sports. Two dialogs are presented, each about one minute long. Try listening to each dialog just once, and see if you can answer all the questions.
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 for family relationships.
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).
Learning to read hiragana is your first step in learning to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has a certain sound. Practice reading hiragana letters over and over until the pronunciation sticks in your head, and you will master all hiragana in no time.
This free intermediate Japanese quiz will test your knowledge of Japanese expressions that use the Kanji 何 (nani, nan). Try a new intermediate quiz at Nihongo-Pro every day, and see if you can keep up a perfect quiz record!
The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. As the name implies, katakana-go are Japanese words written in katakana. These words are imported from other languages, including thousands from English.
How do you say "index finger" in Japanese? Try this fun quiz and find out. Check out the explanation at the bottom of the quiz (only after you've tried answering!), and see what the Japanese names mean.
JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this intermediate Japanese level, you are using about 3,000 vocabulary words. The hard part is knowing how to use all those Japanese words correctly.
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.
As you start learning Japanese, you'll want to learn these school-related Japanese words that pop up in everyday conversation all the time. Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz to check your Japanese vocabulary, and maybe you'll learn new school words along the way.
The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 50 different grammar forms. The -masu form is the form of a Japanese verb when it has -masu at the end; for example, the -masu form of morau is morai, because you say moraimasu.
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).
Here is a fun and free Japanese quiz to help you learn the names of basic colors in Japanese. Try to learn just a couple of Japanese words every day, and you will soon be speaking and understanding Japanese!
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).
The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers advanced Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji. The grammar portion includes grammar forms used mostly in literary or written contexts, but knowledge of these advanced grammar constructs will help you read Japanese newspapers and novels.
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 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).
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.
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).
Here's a free quiz to test your ability to choose the proper kanji based on the context. If you get all these questions right, you are definitely an advanced Japanese learner!
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 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 which of Japan's 47 prefectures produces the most rice? How about which one has more islands than any other prefecture? Learn the answers with this fun, free Japanese quiz.
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).
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 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.
Japanese prefectures, 47 in all, come in all shapes and sizes. Can you choose the prefecture by looking at a map picture? We marked this as a beginner Japanese quiz, but it might challenge even advanced Japanese students.
Keigo, the Japanese system of expression honor and humility, is an important part of Japanese study at the intermediate level. Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz, and test your knowledge of keigo.
The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. One of the grammar forms you'll need to master is the -te form of Japanese verbs.
Try this free intermediate Japanese quiz to improve your listening skills. Try listening to the two sound clips just once, and see if you can answer all 5 questions.
If you're starting to learn Japanese, learning to say words like "I" and "you" is important to making yourself understood in the language. Here's a fun, free Japanese quiz to check your knowledge of these basic Japanese words.
The JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 600 Kanji characters. Consistent, steady practice reading and writing Japanese is the best way to learn these Kanji.
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).
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!
Keigo, the Japanese system of expression honor and humility, is an important part of Japanese study at the intermediate level. Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz, and test your knowledge of keigo.
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).
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!
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
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.
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
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.
The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 150 Kanji (in addition to about 100 Kanji for the JLPT N5).
Here's a fun, free Japanese listening quiz. You'll listen to a couple of voicemail messages, and answer questions about each one. Nothing beats listening—training your ear—for learning Japanese fast.
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.
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.
JLPT N1 is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers various advanced Japanese grammar forms, in addition to advanced vocabulary, Kanji, reading comprehension, and Japanese listening comprehension.
On this free JLPT N4 quiz, you can practice Japanese phrases you use when the unexpected happens—you overslept, forgot your homework, lost your wallet, and so on. See if you can fill in the blank with the correct Japanese verbs.