JLPT study room
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Japanese Career Learning
Learn JLPT and job-hunting Japanese with explanations in your own language.
First things first
Have you studied Japanese before?
We will point you to the right first step.
How long have you studied?
A rough idea is fine.
Recommended
Take the level test to choose your course
If you can read hiragana, you are ready. It starts with easy N5 questions.
The result tells you whether to start at N5 or N4.
You may be around N4 to N3. Let us check where you are.
You may be ready for N3 or above. The test picks the right course.
30 questions Β· about 25 min Β· free. We recommend a course from the result.
Take the level test Not sure about kana yet? Start there ›How it goes
- 1Level test
- 2Enroll
- 3Daily study
- 4Weekly, mid & final exams
- 5Certificate
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One-minute taster (word quiz)
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What does this word mean?
Pick the meaning in your language. No sign-up needed.
What you get when you start
Pricing
- N5 & N4 coursesEvery week free
- Other coursesWeek 1 free, then 500P per week or 2,000P for the whole course
- All-access package8,000P β 50% off for verified residents
Points are not sold. You earn them through study missions and community activity.
Exam info
2026 test dates
1st test
2026.07.05 (Sun)Ended
2nd test
2026.12.06 (Sun)
#3
2027.07.04 (Sun)
#4
2027.12.05 (Sun)
#5
2028.07.02 (Sun)
#6
2028.12.03 (Sun)
#7
2029.07.01 (Sun)
#8
2029.12.02 (Sun)
JLPT level roadmap
| Level | CEFR | Goal (can-do) | Vocab | Kanji | Hours | Pass rate | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N5 | A1 | Kana, basic greetings & self-introduction | ~800 | ~100 | ~150h | ~50% | 8 wks |
| N4 | A2 | Complete basic grammar; simple daily conversation | ~1,500 | ~300 | ~300h | ~40% | 4 wks |
| N3 | A2βB1 | Understand everyday Japanese (life, part-time work); intro to intermediate & keigo | ~3,750 | ~650 | ~450h | ~40% | 4 wks |
| N2 | B1βB2 | Understand a broad range; the bar for jobs/university; upper-intermediate | ~6,000 | ~1,000 | ~600h | ~38% | 4 wks |
| N1 | B2βC1 | Understand logical/abstract content; specialist roles & grad school | ~10,000+ | ~2,000 | ~900h+ | ~30% | 4 wks |
β» Levels per official JLPT can-do; vocab/kanji/hours/pass-rate are general estimates.