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.
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.
Japanese is full of jukugo, words built from two or more Kanji characters. In most cases, jukugo are read using the on-yomi (Chinese-style pronunciation), but there are exceptions—some jukugo are pronounced with kun-yomi (Japanese-style pronunciation), while others mix on-yomi and kun-yomi to create 重箱読み (on followed by kun) and, less frequently, 湯桶読み (kun followed by on).
Have you studied causative and passive forms of Japanese verbs? They can be a little tricky, because the verb form is used in different contexts from most other languages. Practice makes perfect—try this free Japanese grammar quiz to test your knowledge!
The names of fish and other sea creatures can be written in katakana nowadays, but the Kanji characters show up often in restaurant menus, titles, and so on.
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!
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.
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.
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's a fun, free advanced Japanese quiz to test your knowledge of everyday onomatopoeia. You already know lots of these words: iroiro, samazama, and so on. The more onomatopoeia you master, the more natural your Japanese will sound.
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.
Here's a fun, free advanced Japanese quiz to test your knowledge of everyday onomatopoeia. You already know lots of these words: iroiro, samazama, and so on. The more onomatopoeia you master, the more natural your Japanese will sound.
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 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginner JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
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If you think Kanji are hard to learn, this free Japanese quiz is for you. Practice reading Kanji just a few minutes every day, and your reading skill and speed will improve rapidly.
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 the Japanese people and culture.
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.
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.
Many Japanese words can be negated by adding a single kanji (不, 非, 無, or 未) to the start of the word. Unfortunately, you can't just pick any of these kanji—you have to learn which kanji goes with which word.
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.
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).
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 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!
In this free Japanese listening quiz, you'll hear people talking about real Japanese about what, as children, they wanted to be when they grew up. The dialog is casual and fun, and great training for Japanese listening comprehension!
The names of fish and other sea creatures can be written in katakana nowadays, but the Kanji characters show up often in restaurant menus, titles, and so on.
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.
Do you want to improve your Japanese listening skills? This free intermediate listening quiz will help you learn everyday Japanese phrases related to eating at home. Bon appetit!
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.
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!
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.
Have you studied causative and passive forms of Japanese verbs? They can be a little tricky, because the verb form is used in different contexts from most other languages. Practice makes perfect—try this free Japanese grammar quiz to test your knowledge!
The key to memorizing Japanese is practice: Spending just a few minutes every day practicing Japanese will add up to real progress in learning Japanese. Try a new advanced Japanese quiz every day, and you are on your way to more fluency in Japanese.
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.
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.
Are you just getting started to learn Japanese online? Here are some words and phrases that will make it easy for you and your Japanese teacher to communicate smoothly during your lesson. Take a minute to learn the Japanese phrases for "Do you understand?", "Can you say it?", and the others here, and you are on your way to a great time learning Japanese online!
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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.
Learning just a few basic Japanese expressions will make a big difference when you talk to a Japanese. Try this free Nihongo quiz to see if you know how to say "good morning," "that was a great meal," and more in Japanese.
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!
Social drinking is a part of life in Japan, so you'll find many Japanese words related to partaking alcohol, the taste of beer or sake, and so on. Try this free quiz, and see how many of these "drink-related" terms you already know!
Here are some simple classroom phrases for your online Japanese lessons. By memorizing just a few Japanese phrases, you and your teacher can communicate more easily, and have a fun and productive online lesson.
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.
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).
This free Japanese listening quiz will help you understand conversation among family members (a mother and her son). Listening to everyday Japanese like this will help you in all kinds of listening situations, even on the JLPT!
The JLPT N1 is the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, intended for advanced students of Japanese. At this level of Japanese study, you encounter many Kanji having the same reading but with different meanings.
Learning just a few basic Japanese expressions will make a big difference when you talk to a Japanese. Try this free Nihongo quiz to see if you know how to say "good morning," "that was a great meal," and more in Japanese.
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).
How confident are you in your ability to read Japanese kanji at the advanced level? Give this quiz a try, and check how many kanji readings you already know.
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!
JLPT N1 is the top level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and requires knowledge of about 2,000 kanji. Test your knowledge of just a few of those kanji with this free, advanced Japanese quiz.
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 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.
Here are more useful grammar expressions for JLPT N3 learners. Whether you plan to take the JLPT N3 or are just studying Japanese for fun, N3-level grammar is essential in everyday conversation in Japanese.
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).
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...
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 learning to speak Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key to success is to practice. Even if you have only a few minutes, practice reading Japanese every day.
Social drinking is a part of life in Japan, so you'll find many Japanese words related to partaking alcohol, the taste of beer or sake, and so on. Try this free quiz, and see how many of these "drink-related" terms you already know!
The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To pass this test, you need to be able to read about 2,000 Kanji and have a Japanese vocabulary of about 10,000 words.
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...
This selection of idioms will test your knowledge of advanced Japanese. Understanding and using idioms will help make your spoken Japanese sound more natural and more clearly convey emotional nuances.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
How many Japanese yoji-jukugo (4-character Kanji compounds) do you know? If you are an advanced student of Japanese, you know the language has thousands of these compounds, many borrowed from Chinese and many that are used in everyday conversation or writing.
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.
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.
Many Japanese words can be negated by adding a single kanji (不, 非, 無, or 未) to the start of the word. Unfortunately, you can't just pick any of these kanji—you have to learn which kanji goes with which word.
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, spend some time every day to read 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.
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.