STAGE 0
Before You Begin
ใ ใข
Before any vocabulary, grammar, or kanji โ you must be able to read hiragana and katakana fluently. These two phonetic scripts are the foundation of everything else. Most learners master both within 2โ4 weeks of daily practice.
๐ Characters Module
Flash + quiz for all 46+46 characters. Speed-drill until recognition is instant.
Target: Read any hiragana or katakana without hesitation before moving to N5.
STAGE 1
JLPT N5 โ Beginner
โฑ Estimated time: 2โ3 months (daily study ~45 min)
N5
N5 covers the very basics โ greetings, numbers, time, everyday objects, and simple sentence structures. After passing N5 you can introduce yourself, ask for directions, read simple signs, and have very basic conversations. It is not enough for employment, but it proves you have made a start.
Vocabulary โ N5
~800 words with readings, meanings & Bengali translations.
Kanji โ N5
~100 basic kanji: readings and usage examples.
Time & Numbers
Hours, dates, counters โ essential for daily life.
Grammar & Particles
N5 sentence patterns + 18 particle types.
Verb Conjugation โ N5
Basic forms: te-form, nai-form, ta-form.
Adjective Conjugation
ใ-adj and ใช-adj: negative, past, te-form.
Month 1: Complete hiragana/katakana drill + N5 vocabulary (first 400 words).
Month 2: N5 kanji + grammar + time/numbers. Start verb conjugation.
Month 3: Review all weak items via Review Quiz. Take N5 mock exam. Sit the JLPT exam.
N5 alone is not enough for employment in Japan. It is the foundation. Keep going โ the real opportunities start at N4 and open fully at N3.
STAGE 2
JLPT N4 โ Elementary
โฑ Estimated time: 4โ6 months after N5
N4
N4 significantly expands vocabulary, kanji, and grammar. You can now understand everyday conversations at a slower pace, read simple texts, and handle basic workplace communication. Some technical jobs and factories in Japan accept N4 holders, but most office and professional roles require N3.
Vocabulary โ N4
~700 new words on top of N5. Includes work & life vocabulary.
Kanji โ N4
~200 new kanji. Many appear in job sites and documents.
Verb Conjugation โ N4
Passive, potential, causative, conditional forms.
JLPT N4 Mock Tests AโD
4 full-length vocabulary exams with timer. Real exam format.
Business Etiquette Quiz
99 โร questions on Japanese workplace culture. Start now.
Irodori Vocabulary
Practical Japanese for life and work in Japan (immigrant-focused).
Month 1โ2: N4 vocabulary + kanji. Daily Review Quiz to consolidate N5 + new items.
Month 3โ4: N4 verb conjugation + start Business Etiquette quiz.
Month 5โ6: Take all 4 mock tests (AโD). Target 70%+ on each before the real exam.
Use the Long-term Memory Test daily in the final month before the exam. It pulls your weakest questions from every module at once โ the fastest way to close gaps.
STAGE 3
JLPT N3 โ The Gateway
โฑ Estimated time: 6โ8 months after N4
THE TURNING POINT
Pass N3 and
Japan is within reach.
Japan is within reach.
JLPT N3 is widely recognised as the minimum level for professional employment in Japan. At this level you can understand the main points of texts on everyday topics, follow standard-speed conversation, and communicate clearly in most workplace situations. For Bangladeshi engineers and technical workers, N3 combined with a specialist skill is a powerful combination.
Most Japanese companies list N3 or above as the minimum language requirement for technical and skilled worker visas.
The Specified Skilled Worker (็นๅฎๆ่ฝ) visa โ the most accessible route for Bangladeshi workers โ requires N4 for the visa but N3 for most actual hiring.
Electrical workers with the ้ปๆฐๅทฅไบๅฃซ licence and N3 Japanese are in active demand. Our specialised module prepares you for both simultaneously.
Average monthly salary in Japan for skilled workers: ยฅ200,000โยฅ280,000 (approx. เงณ180,000โเงณ250,000). Significantly higher than comparable roles in Bangladesh.
~3,750
VOCABULARY
~650
KANJI
N4+
REQUIRED
N3
N3 bridges everyday Japanese and professional Japanese. At this level you can read news articles, understand television programmes at normal speed, and communicate independently in most work situations without a translator. The vocabulary includes many words used in professional and technical contexts.
Vocabulary โ N3
Advanced vocabulary layer. Study via flash + quiz, then Review.
Kanji โ N3
~280 additional kanji. Many appear in contracts and official documents.
Electrical Worker Module
599 specialist terms. Study alongside N3 for maximum efficiency.
Business Etiquette Quiz
Master all 99 situations. Japanese workplace culture is as important as language.
Month 1โ3: N3 vocabulary + kanji. Heavy use of Review Quiz and Long-term Memory.
Month 4โ5: Add Electrical Worker module if relevant to your career. Study 30 min/day.
Month 6โ8: Full exam simulation. Target 60%+ pass score on all sections.
AFTER N3
Job Opportunities in Japan
Japan is currently facing a severe labour shortage in skilled trades. The government actively recruits through the ็นๅฎๆ่ฝ (Specified Skilled Worker) visa program. Bangladeshi workers with N3 Japanese and a technical skill are among the most sought-after candidates.
Electrical Worker
Installation, maintenance, and inspection. High demand in construction and manufacturing.
โก N3 + ้ปๆฐๅทฅไบๅฃซ
Construction & Civil
Structural work, site management assistant, equipment operation.
๐ N3 + Technical cert
Manufacturing
Machine operation, quality control, production line work in factories.
๐ญ N3 minimum
IT / Engineering
Software development, system maintenance, technical support for Japanese companies.
๐ฅ N3 + IT skills
Specified Skilled Worker Visa (็นๅฎๆ่ฝ)
This visa allows Bangladeshi nationals to work in Japan in 12 designated industries. Requirements: pass the Japanese Language Test (N4 minimum, N3 preferred) + pass the relevant industry skills test. Duration: up to 5 years, renewable.
This visa allows Bangladeshi nationals to work in Japan in 12 designated industries. Requirements: pass the Japanese Language Test (N4 minimum, N3 preferred) + pass the relevant industry skills test. Duration: up to 5 years, renewable.
The ้ปๆฐๅทฅไบๅฃซ (Electrical Worker) licence exam is available in Bangladesh through JITCO-certified test centres. Passing it alongside JLPT N3 gives you a two-credential advantage that very few candidates have.
WHY THIS SITE
NIHONGO WORK's Unique Strengths
โก Electrical Worker Specialist Course
No other Japanese learning platform offers a dedicated ้ปๆฐๅทฅไบๅฃซ module. Our 599-word database โ 409 kanji, 106 katakana terms, 84 technical compound terms โ is drawn directly from the exam curriculum and real job-site vocabulary. Study it alongside N3 and you graduate ready for both the language exam and the trade licence in one go.
๐ Four Full N4 Mock Exams
Tests A, B, C, and D each replicate the real JLPT N4 vocabulary section with authentic question types (ๅ1โๅ5). Timed at 30 minutes. Wrong answers feed directly into the Review Quiz system, creating a personalised weak-point drill after every exam session.
๐ง Adaptive Review System
Every wrong answer from every quiz is automatically captured. The Review Quiz and Long-term Memory Test draw on this pool to generate personalised drills that focus exactly where you need it most. The system works across all modules โ vocabulary, kanji, verbs, business etiquette, and electrical terms.
๐ Irodori + JLPT in One Place
Most apps cover JLPT vocabulary only. NIHONGO WORK also includes the ใใใฉใ (Irodori) practical Japanese series โ the curriculum designed specifically for foreign workers living in Japan. This real-life vocabulary complements JLPT study and prepares you for conversations that textbooks miss.
๐ผ Business Etiquette โ 99 Situations
Language alone is not enough for a Japanese workplace. Our โร quiz covers 99 real business etiquette scenarios โ bowing etiquette, business card exchange, meeting protocols, email conventions, and more. Passing this quiz mentally prepares you before you even land at Narita.
๐ง๐ฉ Built for Bangladeshi Learners
Every vocabulary item includes a Bengali translation. The interface supports Japanese, English, and Bengali. All content is calibrated to the learning challenges and career goals of Bangladeshi engineers โ not generic Western learners. This is the only JLPT platform made specifically for you.
OVERVIEW
Full Roadmap at a Glance
LEVEL
KEY MODULES ON THIS SITE
TIMELINE
OUTCOME
ใ ใข
๐ Characters
2โ4 weeks
Read hiragana & katakana fluently
N5
๐ Vocab ยท ๐ถ Kanji ยท ๐ Time ยท ๐ Grammar ยท ๐ Verbs
2โ3 months
JLPT N5 pass. Survival Japanese.
N4
๐ Vocab ยท ๐ถ Kanji ยท ๐ Verbs ยท ๐ Mock Tests AโD ยท ๐ผ Biz
4โ6 months
JLPT N4 pass. Basic workplace Japanese.
N3
๐ Vocab ยท ๐ถ Kanji ยท โก Electrical ยท ๐ผ Biz ยท ๐ง LT Review
6โ8 months
JLPT N3 pass โ Japan employment ready ๐ฏ๐ต
Total timeline: 12โ18 months of consistent study. That is one to one-and-a-half years from zero Japanese to being job-ready for Japan. Every hour you put into this platform compounds โ the Review System means no study is ever wasted.