A short diagnostic, a practical 30-day plan, and printable writing practice—free to use whether or not you use YoruLearn.
Use this JLPT N5 December 2026 toolkit to check your current level before the exam, focus the next month of study, and practise a small set of useful kanji by hand. It starts with 20 questions across vocabulary, grammar, reading, and kanji, then gives you a readiness estimate and a printable plan that you can use independently.
06December 2026
N5beginner level
20diagnostic questions
20 questionsFour N5 foundations, not one vague score.
30 daysPrintable small-session study checklist.
10 kanjiLow-ink handwriting practice pack.
Share cardSave your local result as a PNG.
Everything on this page is free and usable in the browser. There is no download requirement. YoruLearn is offered after the result as a convenient way to continue, not as a condition for using the diagnostic, plan, or worksheets.
The first N5 targets are deliberately familiar: 日, 月, 火, 水, and 木. Use them in real words before moving on.
Take the N5 readiness diagnostic
Answer all 20 questions. A short result appears after the last answer, with a category breakdown and a 30-day focus plan.
Question 1 of 20Vocabulary
Your readiness estimate
You are 0% ready
0%Vocabulary
0%Grammar
0%Reading
0%Kanji
The result image is created locally in your browser. On devices that support sharing it opens the share sheet; otherwise it downloads as a PNG.
Printable 30-day N5 checklist
Start today. After the diagnostic, the plan highlights Vocabulary as the first focus area.
How to use the result without overreacting to one score
Your percentage is a snapshot of these 20 questions, not an official score prediction. Use the weakest category as a starting point: if grammar is lowest, practise one pattern in short sentences; if reading is lowest, read for time, place, and action before translating; if kanji is lowest, pair a small writing session with familiar words such as 日本, 学校, and 毎日.
The worldwide schedule lists Sunday, December 6, 2026; availability outside Japan can vary by city. Confirm your local session and registration details on the official site.
5 Common Mistakes in a 30-Day N5 Plan
Trying to repair every topic at once. Start with the category that cost you the most points.
Only doing new material. Each day must include a brief return to yesterday’s words or patterns.
Reading every line word by word. First locate who, when, where, and what happened.
Writing kanji without vocabulary. Add a familiar word beside each character you write.
Calling one score a final verdict. Retake the diagnostic in a week to measure what your focused study changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the December 2026 JLPT?
The official worldwide schedule lists Sunday, December 6, 2026. Availability can vary by city outside Japan, so check the official local schedule before registering.
Is this an official JLPT test?
No. It is a short free diagnostic that samples beginner vocabulary, grammar, reading, and kanji. It cannot predict an official score.
How does the readiness result work?
The result is your percentage correct across 20 questions, plus a category breakdown. It is a study signal, not a pass guarantee.
Can I use the plan without the app?
Yes. The diagnostic, checklist, worksheet pack, printing, and share card all work free in the browser.
Does the toolkit store my answers?
No diagnostic answers or scores are sent to the site. The plan may only keep checkbox progress locally in your current browser.
What should I do after the diagnostic?
Print the plan, start with the weakest category, use the worksheet pack in short sessions, and retake the diagnostic after a week.
Continue practising in YoruLearn
When you want a more convenient daily routine, YoruLearn keeps N5 vocabulary, kanji, grammar drills, and reading practice together with spaced review. The free toolkit above remains fully usable on its own.
