Komichi's recommended curriculum for beginners
Learn the basic Japanese phonetic script (46 characters)
Learn the script for foreign words and emphasis (46 characters)
The essential words for daily life in Japan — master these first
N5 vocabulary for greetings & set phrases
N5 vocabulary for pronouns & question words
N5 vocabulary for numbers & counting
N5 vocabulary for time & date
N5 vocabulary for family & people
N5 vocabulary for body & health
N5 vocabulary for food & drink
N5 vocabulary for home & everyday objects
N5 vocabulary for clothing
N5 vocabulary for colors & shapes
N5 vocabulary for places & buildings
N5 vocabulary for directions & position
N5 vocabulary for transport & travel
N5 vocabulary for nature & weather
N5 vocabulary for school & study
N5 vocabulary for work & money
N5 vocabulary for hobbies, sports & media
N5 vocabulary for society, culture & abstract
N5 vocabulary for adjectives – describing
N5 vocabulary for adverbs & function words
N5 vocabulary for verbs – motion & daily actions
N5 vocabulary for verbs – speaking, thinking, feeling
The kanji introduced at N5 level, in study order
Daily session mixing new words and SRS reviews
Test format, dates, registration, and tips
This is Komichi's recommended sequence — you can study any deck directly.
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