{"id":875,"date":"2026-08-02T16:13:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T10:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myjapaneseonline.com\/blog\/?p=875"},"modified":"2026-08-02T16:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T11:16:08","slug":"jlpt-n3-vocabulary-essential-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myjapaneseonline.com\/blog\/jlpt-n3-vocabulary-essential-words\/","title":{"rendered":"JLPT N3 Vocabulary: Master 5 Essential Japanese Words\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Expanding your vocabulary is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the JLPT N3 exam. At the N3 level, you&#8217;ll encounter words used in newspapers, conversations, workplaces, and everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll explore five useful JLPT N3 vocabulary words, learn how to use them naturally, and share a simple study tip to help you remember them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. \u4f5c\u54c1\uff08\u3055\u304f\u3072\u3093\uff09\u2014 Work of Art; Creative Work<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> A work of art, book, movie, music, or other creative production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u5f7c\u306e\u4f5c\u54c1\u306f\u3068\u3066\u3082\u6709\u540d\u3067\u3059\u3002<br><strong>(\u304b\u308c\u306e \u3055\u304f\u3072\u3093 \u306f \u3068\u3066\u3082 \u3086\u3046\u3081\u3044 \u3067\u3059\u3002)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Translation:<\/strong> His work is very famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to use it<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use <strong>\u4f5c\u54c1<\/strong> when talking about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paintings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Movies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anime and manga<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. \u54c1\uff08\u3057\u306a\uff09\u2014 Item; Goods; Quality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> An item, product, goods, or sometimes quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u3053\u306e\u5e97\u306f\u54c1\u63c3\u3048\u304c\u3044\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<br><strong>(\u3053\u306e \u307f\u305b \u306f \u3057\u306a\u305e\u308d\u3048 \u304c \u3044\u3044 \u3067\u3059\u3002)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Translation:<\/strong> This shop has many items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Expression<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u54c1\u63c3\u3048\uff08\u3057\u306a\u305e\u308d\u3048\uff09<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: Product selection or assortment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll often see this word in shopping malls, supermarkets, and online stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. \u5968\u5b66\u91d1\uff08\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304c\u304f\u304d\u3093\uff09\u2014 Scholarship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Financial support provided to students for education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u5f7c\u5973\u306f\u5968\u5b66\u91d1\u3092\u3082\u3089\u3063\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<br><strong>(\u304b\u306e\u3058\u3087 \u306f \u3057\u3087\u3046\u304c\u304f\u304d\u3093 \u3092 \u3082\u3089\u3063\u3066 \u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Translation:<\/strong> She receives a scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where you&#8217;ll hear it<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This word is common when discussing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Studying in Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational funding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. \u591a\u5c11\uff08\u305f\u3057\u3087\u3046\uff09\u2014 Somewhat; A Little; More or Less<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> To a certain degree or a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u304c\u591a\u5c11\u5206\u304b\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<br><strong>(\u306b\u307b\u3093\u3054 \u304c \u305f\u3057\u3087\u3046 \u308f\u304b\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Translation:<\/strong> I understand Japanese a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical Use<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This expression is useful when introducing your Japanese ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u304c\u591a\u5c11\u8a71\u305b\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I can speak Japanese a little.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. \u8aad\u307f\uff08\u3088\u307f\uff09\u2014 Reading; Pronunciation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> The reading or pronunciation of kanji or written text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u3053\u306e\u6f22\u5b57\u306e\u8aad\u307f\u306f\u96e3\u3057\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<br><strong>(\u3053\u306e \u304b\u3093\u3058 \u306e \u3088\u307f \u306f \u3080\u305a\u304b\u3057\u3044 \u3067\u3059\u3002)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Translation:<\/strong> The reading of this kanji is difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Many kanji have multiple readings, making <strong>\u8aad\u307f<\/strong> an important concept for JLPT N3 learners. Building your knowledge of kanji readings improves both reading comprehension and vocabulary recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How These Words Help Your JLPT N3 Preparation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These vocabulary words appear in everyday Japanese and are useful for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading articles and books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shopping and daily conversations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School and university life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding kanji<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expressing your language ability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning vocabulary in context\u2014not just by memorizing definitions\u2014will help you remember words more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vocabulary Summary<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Japanese<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reading<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u4f5c\u54c1<\/td><td>\u3055\u304f\u3072\u3093<\/td><td>Work of art; creative work<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u54c1<\/td><td>\u3057\u306a<\/td><td>Item; goods; quality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u5968\u5b66\u91d1<\/td><td>\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304c\u304f\u304d\u3093<\/td><td>Scholarship<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u591a\u5c11<\/td><td>\u305f\u3057\u3087\u3046<\/td><td>Somewhat; a little<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u8aad\u307f<\/td><td>\u3088\u307f<\/td><td>Reading; pronunciation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Daily JLPT N3 Vocabulary Practice Matters<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning five new JLPT N3 vocabulary words every day is an effective way to build your Japanese skills gradually. Instead of memorizing isolated words, try using each one in a sentence and reviewing it regularly. This method improves vocabulary retention, reading comprehension, and speaking confidence while preparing you for the JLPT N3 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical Learning Tip<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of memorizing words individually, create one original sentence for each new vocabulary word. Speaking and writing your own examples will help move the vocabulary into your long-term memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is this vocabulary suitable for JLPT N3?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. These words are commonly studied by learners preparing for the JLPT N3 level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many new words should I study each day?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying five to ten new words daily with review sessions is a practical goal for most learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s the best way to remember Japanese vocabulary?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn each word with an example sentence, review it regularly, and use it in conversation whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Should I also study kanji with vocabulary?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Learning vocabulary together with kanji and their readings helps improve both recognition and reading comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Internal Links (My Japanese Online)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>My Japanese Online:<a href=\"https:\/\/myjapaneseonline.com\/jlpt-course\/\"> https:\/\/myjapaneseonline.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blog:<a href=\"https:\/\/myjapaneseonline.com\/blog\/\"> https:\/\/myjapaneseonline.com\/blog\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>External Reference<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official JLPT Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jlpt.jp\/e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/www.jlpt.jp\/e\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Expanding your vocabulary is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the JLPT N3 exam. 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