From Zero to JLPT N5 in 4 Months: A Study Plan
27 May 2026 · Mozhippattru Japanese Language School
JLPT N5 is very achievable in about four months of steady, daily study. Here's a month-by-month plan.
Month 1: Foundations
Master hiragana and katakana. Learn basic pronunciation, greetings, numbers and your first ~100 words. Start です/ます.
Month 2: Core grammar & vocabulary
Learn the key particles (は, が, を, に, で), basic verbs and the te-form. Build toward 400 words and start the most common kanji.
Month 3: Expand & listen
Finish the N5 vocabulary (~800 words) and kanji (~100). Add daily listening practice with beginner content.
Month 4: Exam readiness
Review weak spots and do timed mock tests to build speed and confidence in each section.
Daily rhythm
Aim for ~60 minutes a day: SRS vocabulary, one grammar point, and a little listening. Consistency is everything.
Follow this plan and you'll walk into the N5 exam prepared and confident.
Arul Prakash founded and personally teaches at Mozhippattru. He cleared JLPT N1 largely through self-study and spent 4 years as a Japanese interpreter for Fujitsu, Toyota and Sango — and now teaches Japanese in Tamil to beginners across India.
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