JLPT Free Practice
Over 10,000 free JLPT N5–N1 practice questions covering vocabulary, grammar and sentence patterns. Game-style drills, instant grading and a global leaderboard.
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Choose Your JLPT Level
- Complete JLPT N5 Guide・N5 Question Bank (2,100 questions)
- Complete JLPT N4 Guide・N4 Question Bank (1,600 questions)
- Complete JLPT N3 Guide・N3 Question Bank (1,900 questions)
- Complete JLPT N2 Guide・N2 Question Bank (2,400 questions)
- Complete JLPT N1 Guide・N1 Question Bank (2,900 questions)
What Is the JLPT?
The JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) is run by the Japan Foundation and JEES, and is widely accepted worldwide. It has five levels, from N5 (beginner) to N1 (most advanced), and is held twice a year, in July and December.
What Each Level Means
- N5: Understand basic Japanese; a study range of about 800 words. Ideal for absolute beginners.
- N4: Understand everyday conversation; a study range of about 1,500 words. Enough to get by in simple situations in Japan.
- N3: Understand everyday contexts; a study range of about 3,700 words. The gateway to the intermediate level.
- N2: Understand general texts; a study range of about 6,000 words. A common benchmark for many Japanese workplaces.
- N1: Understand a wide range of topics; a study range of about 10,000 words. The highest certification available.
📌 These vocabulary, kanji, and grammar figures are study-range estimates compiled from widely used textbooks and prep material, not an official JLPT specification — the JLPT does not publish a current vocabulary, kanji, or grammar list.
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JLPT registration information (Taiwan test sites)
2026 Session 2 (December)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Test date | Sunday, 6 December 2026 |
| Registration period | 17 Aug 2026, 09:00 – 31 Aug 2026, 24:00 (Taiwan time) |
| How to register | Online registration on the LTTC JLPT website (www.jlpt.tw/) |
| Test cities in Taiwan | Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Kaohsiung |
| Test fee | NT$1,800 per person for N1–N3; NT$1,650 for N4–N5 (half price for low-income households: NT$900 / NT$825) |
| Admission ticket | Mailed in mid-November; if it has not arrived by 23 November you can look it up and print it yourself on the LTTC site |
| Results online | Online lookup from late January 2027 |
| Score certificate | LTTC mails the official result and score certificate by registered post in mid-March 2027 |
Every figure above was checked against the official LTTC announcements on 2026-08-25; always confirm on the official site before you register. (Sources: LTTC registration notice · LTTC score information)
Next session: Sunday, 4 July 2027 (expected) — The official JLPT site currently lists only the two 2026 sessions; the 2027 schedule has not been announced. 4 July is inferred from the usual pattern (first Sunday of July) — always confirm on the LTTC and JLPT official sites.
Register on the official LTTC site · Outside Taiwan: find your local test site and its registration period
Not sure which level to sit? Take the 3-minute level test first · Study strategies and free resources for every level
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test)?
It is the standard certificate for Japanese reading and listening comprehension. The paper covers language knowledge (vocabulary and grammar), reading and listening — there is no speaking or writing section. The five levels run from N5 at the entry end up to N1 at the top. Passing needs both an overall score and a minimum in every scored section, so one strong section cannot rescue a weak one. Who organises the exam and when it is held are set out in the overview section of this page.
How much harder is each JLPT level?
The gap between levels is not evenly spaced. From N4 to N3 the reading passages get noticeably longer and the listening is no longer slowed down for learners; from N3 to N2 the material shifts towards newspaper and workplace writing; from N2 to N1 the change is mainly speed and unfamiliar, abstract topics rather than brand-new grammar. As a planning guide, common study plans allow roughly 3 months from zero to N5, 6 months from N5 to N4, a year from N4 to N3, and 1.5–2 years from N3 to N2 — timings from typical study plans, not official guidance. The per-level study ranges are listed in the level breakdown on this page.
How should I prepare for the JLPT?
Effective ways to prepare: (1) learn 10–20 words a day with spaced repetition; (2) study each level's grammar systematically (we have full grammar lessons); (3) do quiz practice daily to get used to the question formats; (4) take regular mock tests to track your progress. Our JLPT Challenge offers a game-style "game over after 3 mistakes" mode for efficient learning.
What is Nihongo to Japan's JLPT Challenge?
JLPT Challenge is our exclusive survival mode: make 3 mistakes and it's game over, with your score building from zero. It creates more pressure than traditional drills and reinforces memory more effectively. It covers every level from N5 to N1, is free, needs no account, and you can start anytime.
How do I register for the JLPT in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, the JLPT is run by the LTTC (Language Training & Testing Center). Registration opens around February–March and August–September, with exams in July and December. Test sites are located across the island, and fees are NT$1,650 per level for N4/N5 and NT$1,800 per level for N1–N3 (2026; confirm on Taiwan's official site). See the LTTC website for details.