JLPT December 2026 Study Plan: Level-by-Level Sprint Strategies for N5 to N1

By Nihongo to Japan · Updated June 18, 2026

JLPT December 2026 registration usually closes July-August. This guide provides study plans for N5 through N1 levels: timeline, key question types, recommended textbooks, and a final week sprint strategy.

JLPT December 2026 is held on December 6. Registration in Taiwan closes July-August at LTTC.

N5: 150 hours needed, 6 months should be sufficient. N3: 450 hours total, focus on kanji and grammar patterns. N1: 900+ hours, read native Japanese content daily.

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