Overview

In summary, the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) is like the TOEFL or IELTS, except that it is a test to measure Japanese fluency. The exam is administered by the Japan Foundation, and is held twice a year: in July and December. The exam is divided into 5 levels (from the easiest level N5 to the most difficult level N1): Level N5Able to master/read 100 kanjiAble to master 800 vocabulariesAble to understand standard sentences if written in hiragana or simple kanji.Level N4Able to master/read 300 kanjiAble to master about 1500 vocabulariesAble to understand everyday conversation if spoken slowly and can read simple materialLevel N3Able to master/read 650 kanjiAble to master 3750 vocabulariesAble to understand Japanese articles written in easy kanji and can follow Japanese conversations at a normal speed.Level N2Able to master/read 1000 kanjiAble to master 6000 vocabulariesAble to understand articles with general topics and understand conversations and news at a normal speedLevel N1Able to master/read 2000 kanjiAble to master 10000 vocabulariesAble to understand various kinds of conversations in certain situations and can understand different nuances in a sentence pattern when using certain vocabulary.The difference with TOEFL & IELTS, JLPT does not have a speaking/interview section. All exam questions are in multiple choice form.In this grammar and reading test, the types of questions areVocabulary:1. Write the underlined word with hiragana2. Write the underlined word with katakana/kanji3. Determine the correct word from ( )4. Looking for a sentence that has the same meaning as another sentenceReading:1. Determine the exact particle of ()2. Determine the correct word with * from several empty words3. Answering questions from the stories provided

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