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JLPT N3 Vocabulary Quiz

The bridge from N4 to N2 โ€” free Japanese practice for intermediate learners

๐Ÿ“˜ INTERMEDIATE โœ“ 100% FREE ๐Ÿ“ 120 WORDS
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What is JLPT N3?

JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, sitting between N4 and N2. It is widely considered the biggest jump in the whole exam โ€” the point where Japanese stops being a set of textbook phrases and starts being a language you can actually read and listen to.

To pass N3, you need to know around 3,750 vocabulary words and 650 kanji โ€” roughly double what N4 asks for. This free quiz covers 120 essential N3 words across 4 categories: nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs/expressions. None of them repeat the words in our N5 or N4 quizzes, so it is genuinely new ground.

๐Ÿ“Œ Choose Category
๐ŸŒAll120 words
๐Ÿ“ฆNouns36 words
๐ŸƒVerbs34 words
๐ŸŽจAdjectives26 words
๐Ÿ’ฌAdverbs24 words
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120 N3 vocabulary words ยท Multiple choice ยท Instant feedback

๐Ÿ’ก How to use this quiz effectively

  • Already comfortable with N4? Jump straight into "All" mode to see where you stand
  • Otherwise start with 10 questions from one category to warm up
  • Start with Nouns โ€” N3 nouns turn abstract (responsibility, judgment, standpoint) and carry the most weight on the real exam
  • Watch the verb pairs: ๅค‰ใ‚ใ‚‹/ๅค‰ใˆใ‚‹, ๅข—ใˆใ‚‹/ๆธ›ใ‚‹, and ็ถšใ versus the N4 word ็ถšใ‘ใ‚‹. Each explanation tells you which one is transitive
  • The adverbs are the sneaky ones โ€” ใ‚ใ–ใจ and ใ‚ใ–ใ‚ใ– both look like "on purpose," but only one of them is a compliment
  • Try the same category multiple times โ€” questions are randomized each round
  • Aim for 90%+ on "All" mode before moving to JLPT N2

About this quiz

This is a free, no-signup vocabulary trainer for the JLPT N3 exam โ€” the direct sequel to our JLPT N4 quiz and JLPT N5 quiz. Each question shows you a Japanese word (kanji or hiragana) and its rลmaji reading. Choose the correct English meaning from 4 options. After each answer, an explanation shows the reading, meaning, and notes on nuance and easily-confused partners.

No account required. Your progress is not stored โ€” just refresh to start a new session. No ads inside the quiz.

New to the series? The complete N5โ€“N1 guide explains which level to start at and what changes between them โ€” 596 words in total, none repeated.

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