Japanese Word of the Day

Each day, the tool automatically selects a new word from our curated JLPT N5 vocabulary list of approximately 800 words. The selection is deterministic based on the current date, meaning everyone sees the same word on the same day. The word changes at midnight UTC. You can also view the previous seven days of words and generate random words for extra practice.

Learning one word per day is a proven spaced-repetition strategy that builds vocabulary gradually without overwhelming your memory. Over the course of a year, you would learn 365 words, which covers a significant portion of the JLPT N5 vocabulary requirement. Consistent daily exposure helps move words from short-term to long-term memory, and the low daily commitment makes it sustainable as a long-term habit.

All words in the daily rotation are from the JLPT N5 vocabulary list, which is the beginner level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. N5 vocabulary covers essential everyday words including greetings, numbers, common nouns, basic verbs, and adjectives. These are the foundational words every Japanese learner should know first.

Yes. The page displays a compact list of the previous seven days of words so you can review recent vocabulary. There is also a Random Word button that generates a word independently of the daily selection, useful for extra practice or when you want to explore beyond the scheduled word of the day.

For each daily word, try to read the kanji, check the hiragana reading, and understand the English meaning. Say the word aloud several times. Try writing it by hand. Use the link to visit the full study page for more context, example sentences, and related vocabulary. You can also use the share button to send the word to a study partner or save it to your notes for later review.