Hey everyone 👋
I’m a full-time developer (10–7 job) and I’ve applied for the JLPT N5 this December.
I’ve been attending weekend classes (Sat–Sun, 4 hrs) and currently at Chapter 23 of Minna no Nihongo.
I know almost all the grammar points, but I still struggle to recall which pattern fits where (like when to use だ, etc).
My vocab is around 350 words, and I know about 60 kanji — I can often guess meanings when it’s a single kanji (like “bird,” “horse,” etc.), but I can’t recall the Japanese readings or read compound kanji well (except for basics like weekdays and months 😅).
With just 1 month left, I’m planning to cut off all social media and focus fully on speaking, vocab, kanji, and grammar review.
I started studying with Takeshi, then moved to Nihongoal, and now following Japanese Language & Culture (YouTube).
If you’ve cleared N5 or are well-prepared, please share:
Your study plan or last-month strategy
Best resources for vocab, kanji, grammar, listening, and reading practice
Any personal tips or experiences that helped you get through it
Feel free to comment or DM me with your recommendations 🙏
Thanks in advance, and good luck to everyone preparing for JLPT! 🇯🇵
by DeadpoolAk47