単語
たんご
JLPT N5 · vocab_basic
Meaning
vocabulary, word
Examples

毎日10個の単語を覚えています。

I memorize 10 words every day.

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📖 How to Use

「単語」means "vocabulary, word." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

「単語」is read as「たんご」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

「単語」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「単語」mean in Japanese?+
「単語」means "vocabulary, word". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「単語」?+
「単語」is read as「たんご」.
Is 「単語」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「単語」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「単語」?+
毎日10個の単語を覚えています。 — I memorize 10 words every day.

Practice 「単語」 with spaced repetition