How to Find JLPT Grammar Lists by Level on JLPT Sensei

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JLPT Sensei organizes its grammar study material by JLPT level, with separate lists for N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1. To find the list for your level, go to the "Learn JLPT Grammar 文法勉強" section on the homepage and select the level you are studying for. If you are not sure which level to use, or you want to compare levels, the same section also links to a combined list of all JLPT grammar.

Grammar Lists by Level

The homepage presents the grammar lists as a set of level links under the heading "Learn JLPT Grammar 文法勉強." The available levels are:

  • JLPT N5 Grammar List — beginner level
  • JLPT N4 Grammar List — elementary level
  • JLPT N3 Grammar List — intermediate level
  • JLPT N2 Grammar List — upper-intermediate level
  • JLPT N1 Grammar List — advanced level

Each link opens the grammar list for that level. The site's own framing is that these are the grammar points you need to know in order to pass the corresponding JLPT level.

Step by Step: Getting to the Right List

  1. Open the JLPT Sensei homepage. The grammar section is one of the main blocks on the page, alongside practice tests, kanji, and vocabulary.
  2. Locate the "Learn JLPT Grammar 文法勉強" heading. Under it, the site asks which Japanese grammar level you are studying for.
  3. Choose your level. Select the N5, N4, N3, N2, or N1 grammar list link that matches your target exam level.
  4. Verify you are on the right page. The page you land on should be the grammar list for the level you selected. If you picked the wrong one, return to the homepage and choose again.

Expected result: You end up on a grammar list scoped to a single JLPT level, which you can work through as a study checklist.

If You Want Everything in One Place

The grammar section also includes a "View all JLPT Grammar" link. Use this when you want to:

  • See the full range of grammar across all five levels
  • Check whether a grammar point belongs to a lower or higher level than the one you are studying
  • Plan a longer study path that spans multiple levels

For most learners working toward a specific exam date, the single-level list is the more practical starting point; the combined list is better for planning and cross-checking.

Common Sticking Points

  • Choosing a level that is too high. If most grammar points on a list look unfamiliar, drop down one level rather than pushing through. The lists are cumulative in difficulty, so gaps at N5 or N4 tend to surface later.
  • Confusing grammar with the other sections. Kanji and vocabulary have their own level lists on the same homepage. Make sure you selected a grammar list, not a kanji or vocabulary list.
  • Expecting a study order. The lists are organized by level, not necessarily by a recommended sequence within that level. Decide your own order, for example by working through related grammar patterns together.

Related Resources on the Same Site

Once you have your grammar list, the homepage also points to:

  • Free JLPT practice tests, for checking your progress
  • Kanji lists for N5, N4, and N3
  • Vocabulary lists for N5, N4, and N3
  • Blog posts, including flashcard batch downloads for N3 and N2 kanji and an N1 grammar e-book

These are separate from the grammar lists, so use them alongside your grammar study rather than as replacements for it.