JLPT

Pick your level

The JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) has five levels — N5 is the easiest, N1 is the hardest. Not sure where you fit? Start with N5 and skim ahead.

N5

Beginner basics

· ~800 words

Hiragana, katakana, your first 800 words, and simple sentence patterns. Perfect if you're starting from zero.

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N4

Everyday Japanese

· ~1,500 words

Past tense, polite forms, and short conversations. Build the foundation you'll lean on for years.

Coming soon

N3

Bridge to fluency

· ~3,750 words

The level most learners stall at. Grammar branches and reading real Japanese — we'll get you across.

Coming soon

N2

Working proficiency

· ~6,000 words

Newspapers, business Japanese, and nuanced expressions used in real workplaces.

Coming soon

N1

Advanced mastery

· ~10,000+ words

The top of the JLPT mountain — literary Japanese, abstract topics, and idiomatic depth.

Coming soon

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