What's JLPT
Japanese Language Proficiency TEST, as known as JLPT, is the official Japanese language test which measures proficiency for non‑native speakers.
Many businesses in Japan use it as a measure of your ability to speak and write Japanese.
If you want to work for a Japanese firm, you should get JLPT, because having JLPT N1 or N2 are widely required by Japanese firms.
You can prepare for
JLPT with MDJ
You can study Japanese for JLPT with us. We have courses for each level of JLPT. If you are thinking about having JLPT test, please contact us and try the lessons. The details of JLPT tests are below.
| Level | Contents | Standard study time |
|---|---|---|
| N1 | kanji: about 2000 vocabulary: about 10000 The ability to understand Japanese used in a variety of circumstances. |
about 1000 hours |
| N2 | kanji: about 1000 vocabulary: about 6000 The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations, and in a variety of circumstances to a certain degree. |
about 800 hours |
| N3 | kanji: about 650 vocabulary: about 4000 The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations to a certain degree. |
about 600 hours |
| N4 | kanji: about 300 vocabulary: about 1500 The ability to understand basic Japanese. |
about 400 hours |
| N5 | kanji: about 100 vocabulary: about 800 The ability to understand some basic Japanese. |
about 200 hours |
JLPT exam sites
in North America
New York, Washington D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami, Seattle, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Vancouver, Toronto, etc...
*It is possible that these are changed. Please confirm the latest information about JLPT on JLPT’s official web site.
jlpt.jp/e/application/overseas_list.html
jlpt.jp/e/application/overseas_list.html
Test Subjects
| Vocabulary and grammar | 60 points |
|---|---|
| Reading | 60 points |
| Listening | 60 points |
Minimum grade
needed to pass
| N1 | 100 / 180 points |
|---|---|
| N2 | 90 / 180 points |
| N3 | 95 / 180 points |
| N4 | 90 / 180 points |
| N5 | 80 / 180 points |
*It is possible that these are changed. Please confirm the latest information about JLPT on JLPT’s official web site.
jlpt.jp/e/guideline/results.html
jlpt.jp/e/guideline/results.html
