Japanese Language Proficiency Test contents

Here is a break down of the JLPT contents and what you need to know to pass it.

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JLPT Level 1

Sections	Time	Points
Writing / Vocabulary	45 mins	100
Listening	45 mins	100
Reading / Grammar	90 mins	200
Total	180 mins	400
Kanji you need to know	2,000
Vocab you need to know	10,000

NOTES: You can demonstrate an advanced mastery of Japanese grammar and knowledge good enough to integrate into Japanese society. This usually takes about 900 hours of study

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JLPT Level 2

Sections	Time	Points
Writing / Vocabulary	35 mins	100
Listening	40 mins	100
Reading / Grammar	70 mins	200
Total	145 mins	400
Kanji you need to know	1,000
Vocab you need to know	6,000

NOTES: You are able to demonstrate a relatively advanced command of Japanese grammar and can talk, read and write on topics of a general nature. This usually takes about 600 hours of study

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JLPT Level 3

Sections	Time	Points
Writing / Vocabulary	35 mins	100
Listening	35 mins	100
Reading / Grammar	70 mins	200
Total	140 mins	400
Kanji you need to know	300
Vocab you need to know	1,500

NOTES: You have a limited understanding of grammar but can take part in simple daily conversation and can read and write simple sentences. This would normally take about 300 hours of study

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JLPT Level 4

Sections	Time	Points
Writing / Vocabulary	25 mins	100
Listening	25 mins	100
Reading / Grammar	50 mins	200
Total	100 mins	400
Kanji you need to know	100
Vocab you need to know	800

NOTES: You have a very basic grasp of Japanese grammar and can communicate in very simple conversations. You can read and write simple sentences. This would take about 150 hours of study

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