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.