JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST
(JLPT)
What is it?
The Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken (日本語能力試験）or JLPT is an international test that evaluates and certifies Japanese language proficiency for non-native speakers. The test cover knowledge in:
- Kanji
- Grammar
- Reading
- Listening
How often is the test held?
The test is held twice a year in Japan and selected countries (on the first Sunday of July and December), and once a year in other regions (on the first Sunday of December).
How many levels does it have?
The JLPT consists of five levels, and the are summarized like this:
TEST LEVEL
|
TYPE |
KANJI |
VOCABULARY |
TEST DURATION |
N5
| BASIC | 100 | 800 | 105 Min |
N4
| BASIC | 300 | 1,500 | 125 Min |
N3
| INTERMEDIATE | 650 | 3,700 | 140 Min |
N2
| INTERMEDIATE | 1,000 | 6,000 | 155 Min |
N1
| ADVANCED | 2,000 | 10,000 | 170 Min |
How do to prepare for it?
In this website I will be providing some tools and resources that will help you prepare to pass the exam. I also answer most common questions in here. If you have a question that is not posted in this website, feel free to leave your comment below.
