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Japanese Language Proficiency

Master Japanese with JLPT Preparation

Comprehensive preparation for all JLPT levels from N5 to N1. Practise interview-style scenarios with AI tutors and build confidence for your Japanese proficiency test.

Practice all 5 JLPT levels

Why Take the JLPT?

Work in Japan

Required by most Japanese companies for foreign employees

University Entry

Essential for studying at Japanese universities

Official Recognition

The most widely recognized Japanese proficiency test worldwide

Clear Goals

Five distinct levels to track your progress

All JLPT Levels - Choose Your Path

From complete beginner to near-native proficiency

JLPT N5
Beginner

Basic Japanese - Hiragana, Katakana, and simple conversations

Requirements:

漢字100 kanji characters
語彙800 vocabulary words
文法Basic sentence patterns and particles

Key Skills:

  • Greetings and self-introduction
  • Simple daily conversations
  • Basic hiragana and katakana
  • Elementary sentence structure

JLPT N4
Elementary

Elementary Japanese - Expanded vocabulary and basic kanji

Requirements:

漢字300 kanji characters
語彙1500 vocabulary words
文法Te-form, past tense, and basic conjunctions

Key Skills:

  • Shopping and ordering food
  • Describing daily activities
  • Basic kanji reading
  • Simple past and present forms

JLPT N3
Most popular

Intermediate Japanese - Complex grammar and practical communication

Requirements:

漢字650 kanji characters
語彙3750 vocabulary words
文法Conditional forms, passive voice, and keigo basics

Key Skills:

  • Business email basics
  • News and article comprehension
  • Complex sentence structures
  • Basic honorific language

JLPT N2
Business

Business Japanese - Advanced grammar and professional communication

Requirements:

漢字1000 kanji characters
語彙6000 vocabulary words
文法Advanced grammar patterns and business keigo

Key Skills:

  • Business presentations
  • Formal meetings and negotiations
  • Academic text comprehension
  • Professional keigo usage

JLPT N1
Advanced

Advanced Japanese - Near-native proficiency and complex discourse

Requirements:

漢字2000 kanji characters
語彙10000 vocabulary words
文法Literary expressions and nuanced communication

Key Skills:

  • Academic research discussions
  • Complex literary texts
  • Nuanced cultural expressions
  • Advanced business strategy

Study Time Requirements

Estimated time to reach each JLPT level

LevelTotal HoursIntensive CourseSelf-Study
N5150 hours3-6 months6-12 months
N4300 hours6-12 months12-18 months
N3450 hours1-2 years2-3 years
N2600 hours2-3 years3-4 years
N1900 hours3-4 years4-5 years

* Times are cumulative from zero Japanese knowledge. Previous level knowledge reduces study time.

Why Speaking Practice Matters for JLPT

The JLPT Paradox

While JLPT doesn't test speaking, employers and universities expect JLPT holders to communicate effectively in Japanese. Many JLPT N2 or N1 holders struggle in real conversations despite passing the exam.

  • Build practical communication skills alongside exam prep
  • Improve listening through interactive conversations
  • Apply grammar patterns in real contexts

Our JLPT Speaking Approach

Level-Appropriate Topics

Practice conversations using vocabulary and grammar from your target JLPT level

Keigo Practice (N3+)

Master Japanese honorifics and polite language essential for work and formal situations

Real-World Scenarios

Practice job interviews, business meetings, and academic discussions

JLPT Frequently Asked Questions

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Practise Japanese conversation with level-aware prompts for every JLPT stage

N5-N1 practice paths
All JLPT levels supported
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