Numbers 1 to 10,000, plus dates, time and age on one printable page — with every irregular reading clearly marked.
Numbers are among the very first things you need in Japanese — for prices, phone numbers, times, dates and ages. The base system is logical, but a handful of irregular readings trip up almost every beginner: 300 is さんびゃく (not さんひゃく), the 1st of the month is ついたち, and being 20 years old is はたち.
This cheat sheet gathers the whole system onto one page: the ones, tens, hundreds and thousands, the days of the month, telling the time, and counting age — with the irregular readings flagged with a star so you know exactly which ones to memorise.
Because it is laid out in compact side-by-side tables, it works both as a learning tool and a quick reference you can glance at whenever you are reading a price tag, a timetable or a calendar.
Here is what you will find inside the PDF to support your learning journey:
This resource is built with structured sections to target different aspects of your Japanese progress.
Read and say every number from 1 to 10,000 confidently.
Master ついたち, ふつか, みっか and the other tricky day-of-month readings.
Learn よじ, くじ and the ぷん / ふん minute readings.
Spot さんびゃく, ろっぴゃく and はっぴゃく before they catch you out.
Count years old including the special はたち for twenty.
Read prices and quantities instantly when shopping in Japan.
Designed specifically to address the pain points of beginner and intermediate self-study learners.
Everything on a single page so you find what you need in seconds while studying or writing.
The tricky readings are clearly flagged so you learn them correctly the first time.
High-contrast single-page layout that prints perfectly for your wall or study folder.
Vector PDF you can zoom into on any phone without blur.
Whether preparing for tests or building practical skills, this resource fits your study roadmap.
One of the first things to master — numbers unlock prices, times and dates immediately.
Dates, time and age are core N5 topics that appear in every section of the test.
Essential for daily life in Japan: shopping, appointments and schedules.
Follow these step-by-step methods to get the maximum educational benefit from the materials.
Got questions about using or printing this resource? Check out our quick answers below.
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Ones, tens, hundreds and thousands up to 10,000, plus days of the month, telling the time and counting age.
It is a sound change for easier pronunciation. Several hundreds are irregular — 300, 600 and 800 — and the sheet marks each with a star.
Yes. The days of the month, including the many N5 irregulars like ついたち (1st) and はつか (20th), are on the sheet.
Yes. Age uses the 歳 counter, but 20 has the special reading はたち, which the sheet highlights.
Yes, it is a compact two-column layout that fits a single A4 or Letter page and prints with sharp vector text.
No. Every entry shows the kana reading, so you can use it before you learn the kanji.
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