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Why custom JLPT flashcards beat generic decks

Preparing for N5 through N1 means memorizing kanji readings, vocabulary and grammar patterns that a single textbook rarely arranges in the order your course uses them. Many learners search for ready-made japanese jlpt flashcards, but generic printable sheets rarely match the lessons you are actually studying.

Vocabulary cards pulled from your own course word lists
Grammar pattern cards with an example sentence on the back
Kanji cards that include on'yomi and kun'yomi readings
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Example JLPT N5 Japanese flashcards

The particle は when used as a topic markerMarks the topic of the sentence. It is written as は but pronounced wa.

Meaning of 食べる (taberu)To eat. Its polite form is 食べます (tabemasu).

Grammar: ～てもいいExpresses permission, meaning it is okay to do something. Example: 座ってもいいです means you may sit.

Kanji 山: on'yomi and kun'yomi readingsOn'yomi is サン (san). Kun'yomi is やま (yama), meaning mountain.

Grammar: ～なければなりませんMeans must or have to. Example: 行かなければなりません means I have to go.

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Spaced repetition then schedules each card so the ones you miss appear more often, which helps kanji and vocabulary hold up until test day.

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Frequently asked questions

Which JLPT level should I start with?

Most beginners start with N5 and move up one level at a time, since each level builds on the grammar and kanji of the one below. Check your course or the official JLPT website for current test dates and requirements.

How many flashcards should I make for JLPT N5 vocabulary?

There is no fixed target, so count the words in your own textbook or course list and make cards for those first. Study a manageable batch each day and let spaced repetition bring back the ones you miss.

Can I export my JLPT flashcards to Anki?

Yes, but Anki export is a paid feature included in the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study your cards in the browser with three generations per month.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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