Free JLPT N3 Mock Test
This is a timed mini mock exam for JLPT N3. It mixes the written question types in real exam style so you can rehearse the experience that matters most: making good decisions under the clock. You have 20 minutes for 30 questions across two sections.
How to use it
Work at exam pace — don't linger on a hard item; pick your best guess, move on, and come back if time allows. When you submit (or the timer runs out), you'll get a section-by-section breakdown and a link to the guide for every point you missed, so the test doubles as a study plan.
A note on what's included: this mini mock covers 文字・語彙 (vocabulary) and 文法 (grammar). Reading (読解) and listening (聴解) sections are coming as those question types are added. Scoring here is a simple percentage — the real JLPT uses scaled scoring with a sectional minimum, which we explain in the JLPT overview.
Vocabulary (文字・語彙)
1. How do you read 「出来るだ」?
出来るだ
できるだけ
2. How do you read 「労働」?
労働
labor, work
3. How do you read 「少年」?
少年
boys, juveniles
4. How do you read 「書物」?
書物
books
5. How do you read 「直」?
直
immediately, soon, shortly
6. How do you read 「詩」?
詩
poem; poetry
7. Which is the correct way to write 「おたがい」?
おたがい
mutual, reciprocal, each other
8. Which is the correct way to write 「いまにも」?
いまにも
at any time, soon
9. Which is the correct way to write 「ぐうぜん」?
ぐうぜん
(by) chance, unexpectedly
10. Which is the correct way to write 「じょしゅ」?
じょしゅ
helper, assistant
11. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
向こう見ずな運転の為彼は免許を＿＿＿られた。
He had his license taken away because of reckless driving.
12. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
それ＿＿＿我々の勢力範囲は拡大してきた。
Our sphere of influence has expanded so much since then.
13. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
ある人物がどこの＿＿＿であるかを言い当てるのは非常に難しい。
It is very hard to tell what country a person comes from.
14. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
実際人の運命を予知することは＿＿＿である。
In point of fact it is difficult to foresee the destiny of people.
15. Which word is closest in meaning to 「かもしれない」 in this sentence?
上司のミスター田中が君を飲みに誘うかもしれないってことを言っておくね。
I should tell you that my boss, Mr Tanaka, might try to take you drinking.
16. Which word is closest in meaning to 「一番」 in this sentence?
薫、今のところおまえが一番のリアクション、大賞だよ。
Kaoru, yours is the best reaction so far - you win the grand prize.
17. In which sentence is 「取り上げ（る）」 used correctly?
とりあげる
18. In which sentence is 「優秀（ゆうしゅう）」 used correctly?
superiority, excellence
Grammar (文法)
1. Choose the grammar pattern that best completes the sentence.
この歌手は＿＿＿ももてはやされている。
This singer is made too much of.
2. Choose the grammar pattern that best completes the sentence.
気にいったものはなかなか手放し＿＿＿ものだ。
It's not easy to part with one's favorite possessions.
3. Choose the grammar pattern that best completes the sentence.
日本に行った＿＿＿。
Have you ever been to Japan?
4. Choose the grammar pattern that best completes the sentence.
＿＿＿けど、難しい。
It's not that I don't understand, but it's difficult.
5. Choose the grammar pattern that best completes the sentence.
やはりプロ＿＿＿。
As expected, I'm no match for a professional.
6. Choose the grammar pattern that best completes the sentence.
＿＿＿お知らせください。
Please let me know as soon as you find out.
7. Choose the grammar pattern that best completes the sentence.
ナイアガラの滝は世界有数の観光地＿＿＿名高い。
The Niagara Falls are famous as a world leading tourist resort.
8. Choose the grammar pattern that best completes the sentence.
外国人の一団が江戸、＿＿＿東京に到着した。
A group of foreigners arrived in Edo, i.e. Tokyo.
9. Arrange the fragments. Which one goes in the ★ (third) slot?
＿＿ ＿＿ ★ ＿＿ ある
The sculptures are of great value.
10. Arrange the fragments. Which one goes in the ★ (third) slot?
＿＿ ＿＿ ★ ＿＿ ある
These animals feed on grass.
11. Arrange the fragments. Which one goes in the ★ (third) slot?
＿＿ ＿＿ ★ ＿＿ 全国に散らばっている
The branch offices of the bank are located all over Japan.
12. Arrange the fragments. Which one goes in the ★ (third) slot?
＿＿ ＿＿ ★ ＿＿ た
Half the students were absent.