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JLPT N5 Japanese reading practice

5 graded N5 texts matched to the vocabulary and grammar you're learning. Furigana on every word, and tap to look anything up.

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短編たんぺんQuick reads

Short N5 reads

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Samurai

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Childhood

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蔵書ぞうしょEvery N5 text

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解説かいせつBackground

About JLPT N5 reading

JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, covering roughly 800 words and the most common grammar. These 5 graded N5 texts stay inside that vocabulary and grammar, so you read comfortably while reinforcing what you study.

Each text pairs a real Japanese passage with an English study layer: key vocabulary, the grammar points it uses, and a short quiz. Furigana and tap-to-look-up mean you never get stuck. It's ideal N5 reading practice between textbook chapters.

質問しつもんQuestions

JLPT N5 reading: questions & answers

What is JLPT N5 reading practice?

JLPT N5 reading practice means reading Japanese pitched at the N5 level: vocabulary and grammar that match what the test (and most N5 learners) expect. Every text here is graded to N5 and comes with furigana plus an English study layer.

How many texts are there and how long are they?

There are 5 free N5 texts, from quick one-minute reads to longer stories, with most taking about 3 to 10 minutes at a learner's pace.

Is the Yomimaru library free to read?

Yes. Every text on the JLPT N5 shelf is free to read in full, with furigana and an English breakdown, no subscription required. A free account adds saved progress, the built-in dictionary, and AI study tools.