JLPT Level N5 Expression List

I have compiled and formatted this Expression list (and added my own definitions) from the now outdated exam

specification book: Test Content Specifications (Revised Edition), The Japan Foundation and Association of

International Education, Japan (2004).

As of 2010, there is no official expression list. This list is an approximate guide (based on past exams) that is likely

to match requirements for the Level N5 exam.

# Expression Definition

1 Thank you very much

2 (said before eating a meal)

3 Welcome (to a store)

4 ( ) (when parting) Stay healthy

5 Please (do for me)

6 Good morning (very polite)

7 Good night (very polite)

8 Thank you for the meal (very polite)

9 It is I who should say so

10 May I come in

11 Sorry

12 Hello (good day)

13 Good Evening

14 Farewell

15 Sorry for my rudeness

16 Sorry for my rudeness

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17 Sorry

18 Ok, I'll see you later

19 ( ) (Not at all) you're welcome

20 Nice to meet you

21 ( ) Pleased to meet you

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by Peter van der Woude

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Updated: 2011-4-22

Corrections welcome

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