Les 500 mots les plus courants en Japonais

Voici les 500 premiers d'une liste graduée de 2500, dans l'ordre où un corpus d'écrits ordinaires dit que vous les rencontrerez vraiment. Les apprendre dans cet ordre est le chemin le plus court vers la compréhension de l'essentiel de ce que vous lisez.

Sur cette page les sens sont donnés en anglais. Dans l'application ils apparaissent dans votre langue, traduits sur votre appareil.

#MotCatégorieSens
1Particulesof, 's; one (nominalizer)
2Particulesto, at, in; by (indirect object)
3Particulesand then (joins verbs and clauses)
4Particulestopic marker: as for, speaking of
5Particulessubject marker; but, however
6Particulesobject marker
7するVerbesto do
8Particulesat, in (where); by, with (how)
9Particulesand; with; that (quoting)
10ないAdjectifsnot; there is no
11Particulesis, am, are (plain copula)
12Particulesdon't (prohibition); sentence-final feeling
13Particulestoo, also; even
14Particulesquestion marker; or
15いるVerbesto be, to exist (people and animals)
16からParticulesfrom; because
17ですParticulesis, am, are (polite copula)
18あるVerbesto be, to exist (things)
19Particulesyou know (telling someone)
20得るVerbesto get, acquire, gain, obtain, win, catch
21ことNomsa thing, occasion, circumstances, detail, particular
22Particulesisn't it?, right? (seeking agreement)
23Nomsa person, human
24見るVerbesto see, to watch, to observe, to look at something
25Particulesand, or (a partial list)
26よくAdverbeswell; often
27Nomsday; sun
28いいAdjectifsgood
29ましPronoms汝: second person pronoun; you
30このNumérauxnine
31そうAdverbesso, like that, in such a way, such
32ってParticuleshe/she/I/they/we said: a type of verbal quotation mark
33たらParticulesfollows a past-tense subordinate clause of condition
34ParticulesIn Modern Japanese, attaches to the kateikei
35じゃConjonctionsso
36けどConjonctionsinformal form of けれども (keredomo)
37できるVerbesto be able to do
38これPronomsthis one (near the speaker)
39Nomsa year
40なるVerbesto become
41そのInterjectionsuh, umm, er
42たいParticulessentence-ending particle indicating emphasis
43だけParticulesonly, just
44までParticulesuntil, as far as
45ならParticulesA conditional particle appended to a noun or the plain
46Nomsthe Moon
47ものParticulesindicates a reason or cause; because
48Nomsthe middle, medium
49それPronomsthat (near the addressee)
50でもConjonctionsbut, however
51Pronomswhat
52Pronomsfirst-person singular pronoun: I, me
53のでParticulestherefore, so, because
54ためNomsan advantage, benefit
55Particulesa particle used in the end of sentences to indicate
56Nomstime
57Particulesto
58Numérauxone, 1
59来るVerbesto come (toward the speaker)
60あっInterjectionsah!, oh!
61Nomsdirection, way, side
62Adverbesnow
63くれるVerbesto give to me, to us, or to someone close to me
64Particulesindicates certainty, conviction, or emphasis
65としてParticulesas (meaning a role)
66思うVerbesto think, to deem, to imagine, ponder, to speculate
67ませるVerbesto be mature for one's age
68などParticules等: for example, things like, such as, etc., and so on
69自分Nomsoneself
70よりParticulesthan; from
71とかParticulessomething like, some kind of
72Nomsthe front
73出るVerbesto leave a place
74Nomsspirit, mood
75時間Nomstime
76どうAdverbesin what manner, how
77知るVerbesto know, be aware of
78良いAdjectifsgood
79またConjonctionsand, also
80もうAdverbesalready
81行くVerbesto go; to come to one's place
82Noms目, 眼: eye
83たりParticulesused to list actions or states
84なりParticulesUsed when giving an example
85Nomstalking, speaking, speech, conversation
86立つVerbesto stand, to stand up, to rise
87入るVerbesto enter, to go into, to get into a place or a thing
88言うVerbesto say, to tell somebody
89かもParticulesshort for かも知れない (ka mo shirenai, “may, might, perhaps”)
90Nomsa tenth
91Nomsa house
92Nomsa round or circular object; a circle; roundness
93違うVerbesto be different; to differ (from something)
94Conjonctionsafterwards, then
95のにParticuleseven though, although (in spite of the fact that)
96みたいAdjectifsappended after the noun to mean -like, resembling
97下さるVerbesto give
98わかるVerbes分かる, 解る: to be understandable, to understand
99Numérauxtwo, 2
100好きAdjectifsliked, likable
101ここPronomshere
102Particulesa particle used at the end of sentences
103Nomsthe above
104Nomstime, occasion
105考えNomsthought
106感じNomsa feeling, sensation
107Nomsnumber; amount
108解くVerbesto untie
109必要Adjectifsneeded, necessary
110Nomsa child
111ありがとうInterjectionsan expression of thankfulness: thank you
112そんなAdjectifslike that; that kind of
113Adverbeseven if, never
114ああAdverbesin that other way
115くらいAdverbesabout, approximately
116やるVerbes遣る, 行る: (colloquial) to do (something)
117ちょっとAdverbesslightly, a little, a bit, somewhat
118世界Nomsworld
119Nomsanother, other, some other, the rest
120Classificateurslong cylindrical things such as glasses of drink
121Pronomsinterrogative personal pronoun: who, whom
122Classificateurssuffixed to Japanese numerals 「ひと~、ふた~、み~、… 、ここの~、」
123本当Adjectifstrue, proper, real
124しかParticulesnothing but, only
125仕事Nomsa job; an occupation; work
126Nomsa market, a marketplace
127Nomsa type of administrative district
128同じAdverbesanyhow, anyway
129あなたPronoms貴方, 貴女, 貴男: you (second-person pronoun)
130おりNomsfolding
131こんなAdjectifslike this; this kind of
132についてParticulesabout (in concern with)
133問題Nomsquestion, problem (on homework, as a puzzle, etc.)
134Nomsdegree, extent
135Nomsa hand
136みんなNomseveryone, everybody
137ゲームNomsgame
138書くVerbesto write
139そしてConjonctionsand, and then
140情報Nomsinformation
141Nomsstring, cord, thong
142Numérauxthree, 3
143関係Nomsrelationship, relation
144Nomsa land, a large place
145Nomsmeeting, gathering
146たくNoms卓: table, desk
147ながらParticuleswhile, during, while doing (verb)
148PronomsI; me
149Nomsphysical strength
150悪いAdjectifsbad, wicked, evil
151Pronomsdistal demonstrative
152打つVerbesto hit, to beat, to strike
153しかしConjonctionsbut, however
154今日Nomstoday, this day
155多いAdjectifsthere are many, there is much, there are numerous
156見えるVerbesto be seen; to be found
157以上Nomsthe aforementioned, the foregoing
158可能Adjectifspossible
159場合Nomscase, occasion, circumstances, situation
160Nomsa car, a carriage, a cart, a vehicle
161Nomsgold (Au)
162Nomsexistence
163競るVerbesto compete (against someone)
164あのInterjectionssimilar to English er or umm
165どこPronomspoints to unknown or unspecified locations: where
166Nomsa male person
167Nomsinterval
168ただConjonctions唯, 只, 但, 惟: but, however, although, except that
169なんかParticules何か
170出来Verbesto occur, to take place
171Nomsa place, a scene, a site; an address
172人間Nomshuman, person, human being
173Nomsname
174Nomsa female person
175Adjectifsbe like, look like, seem like, as if
176いくVerbes生く: to be alive; to come back to life
177Classificateursrank, place
178Nomsnext, order, sequence, below
179高いAdjectifshigh, tall
180すごいAdverbesgreatly, wonderfully
181ほどParticules"as much as"; upper limit; degree
182すぐAdverbes直ぐ: immediately, right away, soon
183わけNoms訳: conclusion
184女性Nomsa woman (adult female person)
185受けるVerbesto receive, to get, to be given, to undergo
186意味Nomsa meaning; a significance; a point
187そこPronomsThat place, area, or part near you. (near the addressee)
188一緒Adjectifscombined, merged, unified
189多くAdverbeslargely; mostly
190ござるVerbesto be
191なぁParticulesParticle indicating emphasis, question, and reflection
192Pronomssecond-person personal pronoun: you, thou
193射るVerbesshoot
194もっとAdverbesmore
195使用Verbesuse, utilize
196Nomsa commercial building; a store; a shop
197Nomsa novelty
198PronomsI or me, the first person singular (used by males)
199結果Nomsthe result, effect, consequence
200食べVerbesimperfective and stem (or continuative) forms of 食べる
201Nomsthing (concrete, tangible)
202しまうVerbesto close
203可愛いAdjectifsembarrassed
204安いAdjectifsinexpensive
205いやInterjectionsExclamation of surprise in contrast to expectations
206Particulessentence-ending particle signifying emphasis
207Nomsbefore, previous
208PronomsI, me
209写真Nomsphotograph
210参加Verbesto participate, to join, to enter
211Nomsfeeling; sense
212Nomsa person's face
213持つVerbesto hold, to carry something
214お願いVerbesto ask for a favor, to request
215だってConjonctionsused to make an argument or give an excuse while
216やつPronomshe, she, (singular) they
217会社Nomsa company
218Nomsa voice
219最近Adverbesnowadays
220Nomsuse
221言えるVerbesbe accurate to say, indeed be so
222Nomshead (body part)
223Nomsthe space between two (physical) things
224Numérauxten, 10
225少しAdverbesa little; slightly
226時代Nomsage, era, period (of time)
227早いAdjectifsearly
228いつもAdverbesalways, invariably, all the time
229Pronoms此: (derogatory) you
230Nomsprice
231子供Nomschild
232Pronomsdistal demonstrative
233Nomsmind, heart, spirit, soul; thoughts, ideas
234Nomsmaximum, the limit
235探すVerbesto look for; to search for; to seek
236こちらPronomsthis direction, this way
237アニメNomsanime, Japanese animation
238サイトNomssite
239名前Nomsa name
240無料Nomsfree; at no cost
241Nomsa spirit or an essence present in all things
242Adverbeset cetera
243続けるVerbesto continue
244Nomsdifference
245漫画Nomsa drawing or painting made as one pleases without
246つけNomsbill
247Nomsthe lower portion, end
248Adverbesbefore; previously
249場所Nomsplace, location
250最後Nomslast, end, conclusion
251Nomsdivision, divide, a part
252強いAdjectifsstrong, durable, powerful
253すれVerbeshypothetical of する (suru, “to do”)
254一番Adverbesmost, -est, -most
255出しNomsdashi, broth
256大丈夫Adjectifsall right; okay; in good health; uninjured
257Nomsa town, a city
258言葉Nomsa word, a term
259作るVerbesto make; to create
260映画Nomsmovie, film
261Nomsa family, a clan
262Nomsspot, dot
263社会Nomssociety (group of people sharing culture)
264相手Nomsother person
265聞くVerbes聞く, 聴く: to hear, to listen (to)
266方法Nomsway; method; manner
267最初Adverbesfirstly
268理由Nomsa reason
269止めるVerbesto stop (to cause to cease)
270とてもAdverbesvery, exceedingly, awfully
271Nomsthe body (e.g., of a human or animal)
272作品Nomsa work, especially a work of art such as a performance
273動画Nomsa movie (motion picture)
274Nomsa style, a type
275始めNomsbeginning, the start of an activity or time period
276Nomsstation (train, underground/subway)
277Nomsone's turn (as in a game, etc.)
278はずNomsnock
279下さいVerbesplease give (me or us)
280企業Nomsenterprise; undertaking; corporation; business
281利用Verbesuse, utilize
282存在Nomsexistence
283Nomsa piece of music
284無理Adjectifscannot, impossible, incapable
285現在Adverbesnow, at present
286Noms酢, 醋, 酸: vinegar (condiment)
287ちゃConjonctionscontraction of ては (-te wa)
288以外Prépositionsapart from; excepting (something)
289Nomswater (sometimes cold and/or fresh)
290行きNomsgoing
291忘れるVerbesto forget
292やはりAdverbesas I thought; as expected; after all (is said and done)
293買うVerbesto buy
294なにPronoms何: interrogative pronoun; what
295事件Nomsevent, incident
296普通Adjectifscommon, ordinary
297通りNomsstreet
298起きるVerbesto wake up
299ほしいAdjectifs欲しい: wanted, desired, needed
300絶対Adverbesabsolutely, definitely, certainly
301ついAdverbesjust now; quite near
302チャッInterjectionsA sharp metallic sound, such as a blade being unsheathed
303女子Nomsa female child; girl
304学校Nomsschool (institution dedicated to teaching and learning)
305最高Adjectifshighest; greatest
306状態Nomsthe state or condition
307画像Nomsa portrait, one's likeness
308発売Nomssale, the selling of something
309簡単Adjectifseasy
310Adverbesabout, approximately
311大きいAdjectifsbig
312Adjectifscomfortable, enjoying
313いいえInterjectionsno
314ばかりParticulesjust; only; nothing but
315新しいAdjectifsnew, novel
316ほうInterjectionsindication of excitement, surprise, astonishment
317まあInterjectionsoh! dear! (expression of surprise)
318中国Nomsthe central part of a country, historically
319Nomsside
320先生Nomsan elder
321実際Adverbesindeed, in fact, actually
322気持ちAdverbesa little, a bit
323確認Verbesto confirm, to make sure, to check, to verify
324開催Verbesto hold an event
325ままParticulesas it is; remaining in a certain state; while still
326今回Nomsthis time, this
327全部Adverbesall, entirely, totally, completely
328Nomsthe night, evening
329Nomssound
330生きるVerbesto live; to exist
331Nomsforce
332Nomsprinciple
333テレビNomsclipping of テレビジョン (terebijon, “television”): a TV
334個人Nomsindividual
335Nomsoutside
336教えVerbesimperfective and stem (or continuative) forms of 教える
337Classificateurscounter for flat and thin objects, such as sheets
338Nomsa machine, a device; a contraption
339結婚Verbesget married
340ずっとAdverbesby far; much (better, etc.)
341一つNomsone thing
342初めてAdverbesfor the first time, first
343友達Nomsfriend
344Nomsa place
345生活Verbeslive a life
346Nomscolor
347やらParticulesmarks indefiniteness
348かなりAdverbesquite; rather; considerably; fairly
349どんなAdjectifshow?; like what?; what kind of...?
350にてParticulesformal version of で (de)
351によりConjonctionsalternative form of によって (ni yotte)
352のみParticulesonly, limited to
353人気Nomspopularity
354公開Verbesto open to the public, to release, to put on exhibit
355Adjectifsinnocent
356Nomsward, section, district
357理解Verbesto understand; to comprehend
358寝るVerbesto sleep
359あげるVerbes上げる, 挙げる: to raise
360こうAdverbeslike this, in this way, so, thus
361なぜAdverbeswhy ... ?, how ... ?
362全てAdverbesentirely, completely; all
363内容Nomscontents (something inside a container)
364向けVerbesimperfective and stem (or continuative) forms of 向ける
365女の子Nomsa child that is female; a girl
366対応Nomscorrespondence to
367放送Verbesto broadcast
368活動Nomsactivity, work, operation
369状況Nomssituation (position vis-à-vis surroundings) of
370登場Verbesappear in a performance, for a character to enter
371販売Verbessell
372確かAdverbesif I remember correctly, in my memory, as I recall
373こそParticulesemphatic particle used for emphasis: it is ... that
374ともParticulesof course
375ネットNomsa net (mesh of string, cord or rope)
376Nomsentire, complete, overall
377Nomsa dream
378大変Adverbesvery, greatly
379完全Nomscompleteness
380技術Nomstechnology
381特にAdverbesspecially
382研究Verbesto research, to study
383説明Verbesto explain
384話すVerbesto talk (about something); to speak (on a subject)
385面白いAdjectifsinteresting; amusing
386終わるVerbesto end, to finish, to quit
387蹴るVerbesto kick (something)
388Verbes消: disappear
389Nomstype, style
390発表Verbesannounce, present, publish, screen
391Nomsa way, a street, a road, an alley, a path
392Nomswind (movement of air)
393増えるVerbesto increase (in numbers, quantity, or volume)
394しろVerbesno matter; regardless of
395死ぬVerbesto die
396変えるVerbesto change, to make different
397一般Adjectifsgeneral, common, ordinary
398お金Nomsmoney
399イベントNomsevent (social event)
400システムNomssystem
401Nomscase
402攻撃Verbesto attack
403Nomsnothing, nothingness
404自身Nomsself
405部分Nomspart, section, segment, portion
406電話Nomstelephone
407居りVerbesClassical Japanese form of おる (oru): to exist, to be
408行うVerbesto perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
409もらうVerbesto receive
410嬉しいAdjectifshappy, glad
411ちゃんとAdverbesas one should
412ニュースNomsnews (reports of current events)
413マジAdjectifsserious, for real
414予定Nomsschedule
415全員Nomseverybody; all members
416Classificateursused to count people
417Nomslove
418戦争Nomswar (conflict involving organized use of arms)
419明日Nomstomorrow
420登録Verbesto register
421紹介Verbesintroduce
422Nomsa flower
423うんAdverbesstrainingly, with a grunt
424Nomsearth, land, ground
425いつPronomswhen
426すべてVerbesconjunctive form of 統べる (suberu)
427Nomsnumber
428機能Verbesfunction (as something), work
429計画Verbesto plan, to make a plan, to plot, to lay out
430設定Nomssetup; establishment; creation
431調査Verbesto investigate, to examine, to inspect, to inquire
432重要Adjectifsimportant, significant
433使えるVerbesbe usable (e.g. a coupon at a cash register)
434怖いAdjectifsfrightening, scary, terrifying
435とるVerbes取る: to take
436楽しいAdjectifspleasant, delightful, fun, enjoyable
437付くVerbesto attach itself to, to stick (to), to adhere (to)
438これからAdverbesfrom now on; from this point on; from now
439チームNomsteam
440人生Nomslife
441使うVerbesto use
442Nomsmember
443Nomshouse
444Nomsthe shape or form of something
445Adverbesonce (in the indeterminate past)
446Nomsthe morning
447目的Nomsa purpose; a goal; an objective
448自由Nomsfreedom, liberty
449記事Nomsan article, a written news story
450過ぎNomspast, after
451開始Verbesto start; to begin; to initiate
452開発Verbesto develop or exploit resources
453Nomsedge, verge, boundary
454楽しむVerbesto enjoy oneself
455Nomshundred
456ねぇAdjectifsalternative form of ない (nai, “no”)
457まいAdjectifsno good
458家族Nomsa family, a household
459影響Verbesto influence, to have an effect upon
460政府Nomsgovernment
461男性Nomsman, boy, male person
462部屋Nomsroom (of a house or hotel), chamber, apartment, flat
463限定Verbeslimit, restrict
464正しいAdjectifstrue, straight, unwarped, unskewed, proper
465長いAdjectifslong
466だからConjonctionsUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see だ, から
467おいInterjectionssaid to get someone's attention; hey!; oi!
468地域Nomsarea, district, particular geographic region
469基本Nomsbasis, foundation
470Nomssummer (season)
471姿Nomsfigure, appearance, form, aspect, shape
472期間Nomsduration, period
473注意Verbesto warn
474管理Verbesto control, to manage, to administer
475英語Nomsthe English language
476求めるVerbesto find; to seek; to look for
477付けるVerbesto attach, to affix, to stick, to fasten, to add
478Noms芽: bud, sprout, shoot
479カードNomscard
480大学Nomsa university; a college
481Nomscellar, storage chamber
482撮影Verbesto shoot (a film), to photograph
483質問Verbesto ask a question
484Nomschief, head, leader
485覚えるVerbes覚える, 憶える: to recall, to remember
486アプリケーションNomsan application
487致すVerbesto deliver; to send
488以前Nomsbefore, formerly, ago
489Verbes肖: imperfective and stem (or continuative) forms of 似る
490安全Adjectifssafe; secure
491Nomsa battle, conflict, fight, war
492決定Verbesto decide
493Nomsthe twelfth string on a 箏 (koto, “Japanese zither”)
494Nomsa king
495記念Verbescommemorate, celebrate, mark
496Nomsfoot
497Nomsan army, corps
498連絡Verbesconnect with, get a hold of, get in touch with
499掛かるVerbesto hang
500会うVerbesto meet with, see, meet again or for the first time

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D'où cela vient

L'ordre est mesuré : il vient de la fréquence de chaque mot dans un grand corpus, comptée sur toutes les formes d'un mot plutôt que forme par forme, si bien qu'un verbe est classé là où on le rencontre réellement. Les frontières entre niveaux, elles, sont une convention et non une mesure. Rien ne dit que le mot 501 soit plus difficile que le 500 ; les niveaux sont coupés là où les collections de lectures graduées coupent les leurs.

wordfreq 3.1 (frequency order) + en.wiktionary via kaikki.org (part of speech, gender, gloss). Corpus lu le 2026-09-16.

Questions

D'où vient cet ordre ?

De la fréquence de chaque mot dans un grand corpus d'écrits ordinaires. La fréquence est additionnée sur toutes les formes d'un mot et attribuée à la forme de dictionnaire, si bien qu'un verbe se classe là où un lecteur le rencontre vraiment, au lieu d'être dilué sur une douzaine de terminaisons.

Pourquoi ces listes sont-elles plus courtes que celles de 5 000 ou 10 000 mots ?

Parce qu'au-delà de 2 500 environ, un rang de fréquence ne veut plus dire grand-chose. Le mot 6 000 d'un corpus web n'est pas un mot plus difficile, c'est un mot qui se trouve être fréquent dans la presse. Les collections de lectures graduées s'arrêtent près de 2 500 pour la même raison.

Tous les mots sont-ils de vrais mots de dictionnaire ?

Oui. Chaque entrée est vérifiée dans le Wiktionnaire de la langue, d'où viennent la catégorie grammaticale, le genre et le sens. C'est cette vérification qui retire les noms propres, les lettres isolées et le bruit de corpus dont les listes de fréquence brutes sont pleines.

Ai-je besoin de l'application ?

Pas pour cette page. La liste A1 est gratuite ici et gratuite dans l'application. De A2 à B2 font partie d'Oqou Pro, et l'application est aussi l'endroit où un mot peut passer d'une liste à une file de révision, ce qu'une page ne sait pas faire.

Un locuteur natif a-t-il vérifié tout cela ?

Pas encore. L'ordre de fréquence et la catégorie grammaticale sont mécaniques, et les sens viennent d'un dictionnaire plutôt que d'une rédaction à la main, mais rien ici n'est passé par une relecture native. Si vous repérez un sens techniquement juste et pratiquement inutile, nous aimerions le savoir.