JLPT Proficiency Test

The Japanese Foundation offers the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). This is the most recognized form of Japanese proficiency certificate for non-native speakers. Now companies in Japan use this certificate to screen the candidates and many schools require applicants to take this test. You can take the exam in many countries, and specific information for the JLPT is available on their website. Go to the Japan Foundation website to find more information.

Yumitolesson.com offers test takers the most convenient and simple ways to prepare for the test. The Japan Foundation does no longer offer the list of Kanji and vocabularies for each level, but you can still use learning materials used for the previous JLPT as a valuable guideline to prepare for the new JLPT.

Three components for the JLPT.

• Grammar
• Reading
• Listening

*Since all questions are multiple-choice, it is important to have certain test-taking strategies. Our preparation tools give you the tips to successfully answer all your questions accurately.

Based on the Japan Foundation website, there are tests classified into five levels, and each level is summarized from their website.

• New Level 5 : “The ability to understand some basic Japanese.”
• New Level 4: “The ability to understand basic Japanese.”
• New Level 3: “The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations to a certain degree.”
• New Level 2: “The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations, and in a variety of circumstances to a certain degree.”
• New Level 1: “The ability to understand Japanese used in a variety of circumstances”