JLPT N5 Adjectives
Master all 82 essential adjectives for JLPT N5. Learn i-adjectives and na-adjectives with comprehensive word lists, clear meanings, and organized themes.
い
i-Adjectives
Adjectives ending in い that directly modify nouns
47 words
Examples:
大きい (big)
美味しい (delicious)
楽しい (fun)
新しい (new)
Characteristics:
- • End in い
- • Can directly modify nouns
- • Have specific conjugation patterns
- • Include colors, feelings, physical properties
な
na-Adjectives
Adjectives that use な when modifying nouns
35 words
Examples:
元気 (healthy)
きれい (beautiful)
有名 (famous)
便利 (convenient)
Characteristics:
- • Use な before nouns
- • Many borrowed from Chinese/English
- • Often describe abstract concepts
- • Include emotions, states, qualities
Study Approaches
Effective methods for learning Japanese adjectives
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By Theme
Learn adjectives grouped by topics like colors, emotions, and physical properties
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Compare Types
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Opposites
Study contrasting pairs like 大きい/小さい (big/small) together
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Practice
Use adjectives to describe objects, people, and situations around you
🔍 Key Differences: i-Adjectives vs na-Adjectives
い i-Adjectives
- • Always end in い
- • Directly modify nouns: 大きい車
- • Usually describe concrete properties
- • Most are native Japanese words
な na-Adjectives
- • Use な before nouns: 元気な人
- • Often describe abstract concepts
- • Many borrowed from Chinese/English
- • Can be written in hiragana or kanji
Grammar Note: For detailed usage rules and conjugation patterns, visit the adjectives grammar section.
