Japanese Vocabulary Glossary
Every one of the 2092 Japanese words taught in Noun Town, each with its Japanese spelling, a reading, a pronunciation guide, native audio and an example sentence. Search it, or filter by topic and word type.
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How to use this glossary
Type into the search box to jump straight to a word — it matches the English meaning and the Japanese word, including its reading. Prefer to browse? Filter by word type (noun, verb, adjective, adverb or phrase) or by topic — the in-game scenes such as Cafe, Farm and Zoo that group related vocabulary together. Tap any word to open its full page with native audio, an illustration, a pronunciation guide and an example sentence.
Learn these words, don’t just look them up
A word list is a starting point, not a study method. Noun Town teaches this whole vocabulary through play: you walk around a 3D town, meet characters and use each word in context, with spaced repetition quietly scheduling reviews so the words actually stick. If you are starting from zero, the free JLPT N5 Japanese textbook covers hiragana, katakana and the grammar that turns these words into sentences, and the interactive Japanese lessons drill the readings.
Frequently asked questions
How many Japanese words are in this glossary?
This free glossary lists 2092 Japanese words drawn from the Noun Town vocabulary game. Every entry has the Japanese spelling, a reading, a pronunciation guide, native audio and an example sentence on its own page.
Is the Japanese vocabulary glossary free to use?
Yes. The whole glossary is free to browse and search. If you want to actually learn and retain the words, Noun Town teaches them through gameplay and spaced repetition.
How do I find a word quickly?
Use the search box to type an English or Japanese word, or tap a filter to narrow the list by word type (noun, verb, adjective) or by topic such as Cafe, Farm or Zoo.
What do the topics like Cafe, Farm and Zoo mean?
They are the in-game scenes where each word is first taught in Noun Town, which groups related vocabulary together so it is easier to remember in context.
Compiled by the Noun Town team. Spotted an error in an entry? Email contact@noun.town.