JLPT Exam Info
The practical facts about the JLPT — what each level means, how the test is structured and scored, when it's held, and how to register — explained clearly.
N4
- JLPT N4 Explained: Format, Scoring, and Is It Hard? — Everything about JLPT N4 — test format and timing, the 90/180 passing score with section minimums, how hard N4 is compared to N5, and how to register.
N3
- JLPT N3 Explained: Format, Scoring, and Is It Hard? — Everything about JLPT N3 in one place — the test format and timing, the 95/180 passing score with sectional minimums, how hard N3 really is, and what you need to know to register.
N2
- JLPT N2 Explained: Format, Scoring, and Is It Hard? — Everything about JLPT N2 — the level employers want. Test format and timing, the 90/180 passing score with section minimums, how hard N2 is, and how to register.
N1
- JLPT N1 Explained: Format, Scoring, and How Hard Is It? — Everything about JLPT N1 — the highest level. Test format and timing, the 100/180 passing score with section minimums, what makes N1 so hard, and how to register.
All
- JLPT Test Dates & How to Register (A Simple Guide) — When the JLPT is held, how the registration windows work, what to expect on test day, and tips so you don't miss your spot. A practical guide for every level.
- JLPT Levels Explained: Which Level Should You Take? (N5–N1) — What each JLPT level (N5 to N1) means, what it takes to pass, roughly how many study hours each needs, and how to choose the right level for you.
- JLPT Scoring Explained: Pass Marks & Sectional Minimums — How JLPT scoring really works — scaled scores, the pass mark for every level (N5–N1), and the all-important sectional minimums that fail otherwise-strong candidates.
N5
- JLPT N5 Explained: Format, Scoring, and Is It Hard? — Everything about JLPT N5 — the test format and timing, the 80/180 passing score with section minimums, how hard N5 is, and how to register. A clear guide for first-time test-takers.
