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FAQ regarding the JLPT are listed here.
Delight also check here for the JLPT administered in Japan.
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1．Well-nigh the exam
- What sort of test is the JLPT?
- Are there any special qualifications needed to accept the JLPT?
- I have a physical disability. Can I take the JLPT?
- How often is the JLPT going to be administered?
- When will the JLPT be held in 2022?
- Where can nosotros have the JLPT?
- Can I utilise to accept only some sections instead of all sections?
- At the time of registration, I volition not be in the country/expanse where I desire to take the test. What should I do?
- Who conducts the JLPT?
2．Levels
- Do all examinees take the same test and their level determined based on their scores?
- How should I decide which level to take?
- When the JLPT was revised in 2010, the class of exam items was inverse or newly added. How were current test levels matched with old test levels?
three．Exam sections, test times and test questions
- Does the new test include a conversation or limerick test?
- What are exam sections and test times?
- Get-go with the test in 2020 (December), test times are shorter and the number of questions is smaller for "Language Cognition (Vocabulary)" and "Language Knowledge (Grammar)・Reading" for N4 and N5. Does this change the difficulty or the contents of the test questions?
- Test times are shorter and the number of questions is smaller for "Language Knowledge (Vocabulary)" and "Linguistic communication Knowledge (Grammar)・Reading" for N4 and N5. Will the test results be as reliable as earlier?
- Why is the test section "Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar)・Reading" for N1 and N2 divided into two sections -- "Linguistic communication Cognition (Vocabulary)" and "Language Knowledge (Grammar)・Reading" -- for N3, N4 and N5?
- What kinds of questions are in the JLPT?
- Are all JLPT answers computer scored?
- The last question in "Listening" for N1 and N2 has a note saying, "この問題（もんだい）には練習（れんしゅう）はありません。(No practice available for this question.)" What does this hateful?
- Does the JLPT include questions that require cultural noesis of Japan?
- Can I go along the examination newspaper after I take the test?
- Who owns copyrights of JLPT test questions?
four．Studying for the test
- Are questions of by tests published?
- Why is "Examination Content Specifications" no longer available subsequently the 2010 revision of the JLPT?
- Can I listen to audio of listening comprehension question examples?
five．Scores and determination of pass or fail
- How can I receive test results?
- In test results, "Language Knowledge (Vocabulary)" and "Language Knowledge (Grammar) ・Reading," which are separate test sections in N4 and N5, are combined every bit 1 scoring section. Why is this?
- How are scores for each question allocated within private scoring sections?
- The scores I received are dissimilar from what I thought I would go. Can I have them confirmed?
- I received my results and know my scores. How do I find out where I stand amidst all examinees?
- Tin can we compare the scores of the current test and the onetime test through 2009?
- How is pass or neglect determined? How many scores practice I need to pass?
- Why does passing the test require (i) the minimum acceptable total score and (ii) a minimum acceptable score in each scoring section?
- What will happen if I don't take a test section?
- If my score does non reach the minimum required in a Scoring Section, tin I accept only that section again and pass the JLPT if I become an acceptable score?
6．Test results (Score Written report and Certificate of Proficiency)
- When and how do I receive test results?
- Tin I receive the test results by e-mail or over the phone?
- There is a error in my Score Report/Certificate of Proficiency.
- Does the JLPT certificate expire at some betoken?
- I accept lost my Score Study/Certificate of Proficiency.
- Are results of the new test used as a reference for entrance exams of universities in Nippon?
- How practise I check that a Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency / Score Study, a Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency, or a JLPT Certificate of Result and Scores is non forged or falsified?
7．JLPT Can-exercise Self-Evaluation List
- How are "Summary of Linguistic Competence Required for Each Level" and "JLPT Can-do Self-Evaluation List" different?
- Are all examinees who pass a level able to do the activities listed in "JLPT Tin can-practise Self-Evaluation List"?
- The JLPT does not include conversation or composition. Why does "JLPT Can-exercise Self-Evaluation List" include descriptions of Speaking and Writing skills?
- How was the Tin-exercise survey for "JLPT Can-do Self-Evaluation List" conducted?
- How is "JLPT Tin-practice Self-Evaluation List" different from "JLPT Tin-do Self-Evaluation Survey Reports: Interim Report"?
- Is Tin-do for "JLPT Tin-do Self-Evaluation List" the aforementioned as Tin-practise for "JF Standard for Japanese-Language Teaching"?

1．About the test

What sort of test is the JLPT?

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Examination is held in Japan and abroad to evaluate and certify Japanese-language proficiency of non-native speakers.

Are there whatsoever special qualifications needed to take the JLPT?

The JLPT is open to all non-native Japanese speakers. Eligibility extends to holders of Japanese citizenship. In that location are no age restrictions for the JLPT.

I have a physical disability. Can I take the JLPT?

Aye, you lot tin. We brand special testing accommodations for examinees with disabilities. Please enquire at the institution conducting the test in the country/area where you plan to take it. Those who would like to make special testing accommodations need to submit " Request Form for Special Testing Accommodations " along with their application form upon registration.

Where can we have the JLPT?

You can take the test in major cities all over Japan. If you are planning to take the test outside Japan, yous can find cities where the test is offered in "Local Host Institutions of JLPT."

Tin can I apply to have simply some sections instead of all sections?

No, you lot cannot.

At the time of registration, I will not exist in the country/area where I desire to accept the exam. What should I do?

Please make sure to apply with the institution conducting the test in the state/area where you plan to take information technology. Registration methods differ by land. Please contact the local institution. If you cannot apply for the test by yourself, please ask a friend or acquaintance in the state/surface area where y'all want to take the test for assist with registration.

Who conducts the JLPT?

The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services.
Japan Educational Exchanges and Services conducts the test in Nihon, and the Nihon Foundation conducts the test overseas with the cooperation of local host institutions.
In Taiwan, the JLPT is co-hosted with Nihon - Taiwan Exchange Association.

2．Levels

Do all examinees have the same exam and their level determined based on their scores?

No. Exam questions differ according to level. Different questions are provided to measure the Japanese-language competency of examinees every bit accurately as possible. Please cull a suitable level when taking the test.

When the JLPT was revised in 2010, the form of test items was changed or newly added. How were current test levels matched with former test levels?

Based on statistical assay, the passing line for the current examination is designed to lucifer that of the old test. This means that examinees with the Japanese-language competence to laissez passer Levels 1, 2, 3 and iv in the old examination tin pass N1, N2, N4 and N5 in the current test. The passing line for N3, a level added in 2010, is designed to autumn between Levels two and 3 of the one-time test, based on statistical analysis of the Japanese-language competence required to pass these levels.

3．Test sections, examination times and examination questions

Does the JLPT include a conversation or composition exam?

No, neither is currently included.

Outset with the test in 2020 (Dec), test times are shorter and the number of questions is smaller for "Language Knowledge (Vocabulary)" and "Language Knowledge (Grammer)・Reading" for N4 and N5. Does this change the difficulty or the contents of the examination questions?

In that location is no change in the difficulty or the contents of the test questions.

Test times are shorter and the number of questions is smaller for "Language Knowledge (Vocabulary)" and "Linguistic communication Cognition (Grammar)・Reading" for N4 and N5. Volition the test results be equally reliable as before?

The test results volition be equally reliable every bit earlier.
In general, a larger number of questions is said to improve the reliability of the test results.
This time, the number of questions is reduced for "Language Noesis (Vocabulary)" and "Linguistic communication Knowledge (Grammar)・Reading" for N4 and N5. The changes are based on inquiry into examination data since the 2010 revision of the JLPT, and are designed to produce reliable test results even with a smaller number of questions.
There is no modify in exam times or the number of questions for other levels (N1–N3), or "Listening" for N4 and N5.

Why is the exam department "Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar)・Reading" for N1 and N2 divided into ii sections -- "Language Knowledge (Vocabulary)" and "Language Noesis (Grammer)・Reading" -- for N3, N4 and N5?

Because there are fewer test items in vocabulary and grammer that can be included in levels N3, N4 and N5, placing Linguistic communication Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammer) and Reading in the same section may inadvertently provide hints for answers. In club to avert such a situation, 2 carve up test sections -- "Language Cognition (Vocabulary)" and "Language Knowledge (Grammar)・Reading" -- are offered for N3, N4 and N5.

Are all JLPT answers reckoner scored?

Yeah, the JLPT uses a multiple-pick estimator-scored answer sheet. There are 4 choices for most questions, although some "Listening" questions have only three choices.

The last question in "Listening" for N1 and N2 has a note saying, "この問題（もんだい）には練習（れんしゅう）はありません。(No practise available for this question.)" What does this mean?

Other "Listening" questions have examples to aid examinees understand the form and how to respond. The last question does not accept this kind of example with which to practice.

Does the JLPT include questions that require cultural cognition of Japan?

No question specifically asks cultural knowledge of Nihon. Some questions may refer to cultural aspects, but all questions tin be answered without cultural cognition.

Can I keep the examination paper after I have the exam?

No, you cannot take the test paper with you. If you exercise, you volition automatically fail the examination.

Who owns copyrights of the JLPT test questions?

Test question copyrights are held by test organizers, the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services.
Unauthorized copying, duplication, and reproduction of test questions is strictly prohibited by law. Test questions may likewise contain material copyrighted by third parties. When using third-political party copyrighted fabric, permission must be obtained separately from the copyright holder.

iv．Studying for the test

Are questions of past tests published?

The verbal same test questions of every exam are not published. However, the Japanese-Language Proficiency Examination Official Practice Workbooks have been released in ii volumes since the 2010 revision of the test. The Official Practice Workbook published in 2012 and the Official Practice Workbook Vol. 2 released in 2018 each contains, for all levels, questions selected from amidst those used in tests since the 2010 revision, with the number of examination items included being near equivalent to an actual examination. Sample questions based on past test questions are scheduled exist published regularly in the future. The publication schedule will be announced on the official JLPT website.

Why is "Test Content Specifications" no longer available after the 2010 revision of the JLPT?

We believe that the ultimate goal of studying Japanese is to use the language to communicate rather than simply memorizing vocabulary, kanji and grammar items. Based on this idea, the JLPT measures "language knowledge such every bit characters, vocabulary and grammar" every bit well every bit "competence to perform communicative tasks by using the language cognition." Therefore, we decided that publishing "Examination Content Specifications" containing a listing of vocabulary, kanji and grammar items was not necessarily appropriate. As information to replace "Summary of Linguistic Competence Required for Each Level" and "Composition of examination items" are bachelor. Delight as well refer to "Sample Questions."

v．Scores and determination of pass or neglect

In test results, "Language Knowledge (Vocabulary)" and "Language Knowledge (Grammer) ・Reading," which are separate test sections in N4 and N5, are combined every bit i scoring section. Why is this?

Because many areas of "Linguistic communication Knowledge" and "Reading" in N4 and N5 at the basic phase of Japanese-language learning overlap or cannot exist easily separated, nosotros believe giving a combined score for "Reading" and "Language Knowledge" better suits the characteristics of the learning phase, rather than giving a divide score for "Reading" past itself.

How are scores for each question allocated within private scoring sections?

Some tests utilise a arrangement of totaling pre-determined points for correct answers to calculate scores. The JLPT uses a scaled score system based on "Item Response Theory" and does not total allocated points of correctly answered questions. Delight see the more than detailed explanation almost scaled scores.

The scores I received are different from what I thought I would go. Tin I have them confirmed?

Individual examinees' scores are calculated not only mechanically only besides strictly checked by specialists. As clearly stated in the Test Guide, nosotros do not accept any inquiries regarding an individual'south test results.
The JLPT uses "scaled scores." Scaled scores are calculated based on "answering patterns" of each examinee, not on "the number of questions correctly answered." Therefore, scores in the results may exist different from what you thought. Please see the more detailed caption most scaled scores.

I received my results and know my scores. How do I find out where I stand amid all examinees?

At that place is a nautical chart ("Cumulative Distribution of Scaled Scores") in the materials of each test time of "Past Test Data." You can find out where y'all stand amid all examinees who took the aforementioned test by using the scaled scores given in the Score Report and this chart.

※From the JLPT held in July 2016, a percentile rank is indicated on the certificate of examinees who passed the exam overseas (excluding those who were exempt from the Listening section), showing the pct of examinees with a score lower than yours in the six latest tests, including the one you took.

Can we compare the scores of the current examination and the quondam test through 2009?

Since the content of the electric current exam and the scoring method are different from the quondam test, the scores from the current test cannot be compared to those of the old test.

How is pass or fail determined? How many scores practice I need to laissez passer?

Examinees pass the JLPT when they accept all required test sections and (1) take a total score to be at or in a higher place the Overall Pass Mark and (2) all scores of scoring sections are to be at or above the Exclusive Pass Marks. If at that place is even one scoring department where the score is below the sectional pass mark, examinees are determined to have failed, no matter how high the full score he/she might have.

Scoring sections of N1-N3 and N4-N5 are different. Overall pass marks and sectional laissez passer marks for each level are shown in the table below.

Level	Full score		Scores by Scoring Sections
	Full score		Language Knowledge （Vocabulary/Grammar）		Reading		Listening
	Range of scores	Overall laissez passer marks	Range of scores	Sectional pass marks	Range of scores	Sectional pass marks	Range of scores	Sectional laissez passer marks
N1	0～180 points	100 points	0～60 points	19 points	0～60 points	xix points	0～lx points	19 points
N2	0～180 points	90 points	0～60 points	19 points	0～60 points	xix points	0～60 points	19 points
N3	0～180 points	95 points	0～60 points	nineteen points	0～60 points	xix points	0～threescore points	19 points

Level	Total score		Scores by Scoring Sections
	Total score		Language Noesis （Vocabulary/Grammar）・Reading		Listening
	Range of scores	Overall pass marks	Range of scores	Sectional pass marks	Range of scores	Sectional pass marks
N4	0～180 points	xc points	0～120 points	38 points	0～sixty points	19 points
N5	0～180 points	lxxx points	0～120 points	38 points	0～threescore points	19 points

※The to a higher place standards were adopted beginning with July exam in 2010 (December examination in 2010 with N4 and N5).

Why does passing the examination require (1) the minimum acceptable full score and (2) a minimum acceptable score in each scoring section?

This is to evaluate if learners accept a certain level of power in all three elements, "Linguistic communication Knowledge," "Reading" and "Listening."

What volition happen if I don't take a test section?

Examinees volition be judged to have failed if they miss a required exam section. Although they will receive a Score Report, information technology will not evidence scores for any test section, including those that have been taken.

If my score does not reach the minimum required in a Scoring Section, can I take simply that section again and pass the JLPT if I get an acceptable score?

No. A judgment of pass or fail is made only for examinees who accept all sections each time the test is given. Therefore, laissez passer or neglect cannot exist determined if y'all take just a department where you previously failed to achieve a minimum score. You volition pass the JLPT when you lot take the test for all sections on a subsequent occasion and earn (1) the minimum adequate full score and (ii) a minimum acceptable score in each Scoring Section.

6．Test results (Score Report and Certificate of Proficiency)

When and how do I receive test results?

A Score Written report will be mailed to all examinees. In Japan, Score Reports for the July test will be sent in early September and Score Reports for the December test will be sent in early Feb. To examinees outside of Japan, Score Reports will be sent via local host institutions, and examinees volition receive a study for the July examination in early on Oct and a report for the Dec test in early March. If you do not receive a report by the end of the scheduled month, please contact the local establishment in the city where yous took the examination.

Tin can I receive the examination results by e-mail or over the telephone?

No, yous cannot. We cannot respond to whatever inquiries regarding the examination results via phone or electronic mail for any reason.

There is a mistake in my Score Report/Certificate of Proficiency.

Procedures for reissuing a Score Report or Certificate of Proficiency due to mistakes in proper name or date of nativity vary by the country/expanse in which you have taken the test. If yous took the examination in Japan, please inquire at JLPT Application Eye, and if you took the examination exterior Japan, delight ask at the local host institution of the city in which yous took the test or the Nippon Foundation.

■Nihon

JLPT Awarding Center
Hours: Mon-Friday, 9:30-17:30
Tel: 03-6686-2974　　Fax: 03-6845-2544

■Overseas: Delight submit your asking to the Japan Foundation or local host institution where you have taken the test.

Requesting the Nippon Foundation for Document Reissuance
Please send the request by the application form below.

Reissuance application form

Does the JLPT document expire at some point?

The JLPT document never expires. Results of the old test through 2009 as well continue to be valid. Nonetheless, companies and educational institutions that refer to test results sometimes prepare a fourth dimension limit on the certificate. Please inquire at individual companies and educational institutions, as necessary.

I have lost my Score Report/Document of Proficiency.

They cannot be reissued, but equally a replacement, "Japanese-Language Proficiency Examination Document of Result and Scores" can exist issued. Delight see "Certificate Issuance" for how to utilise.

Are results of the new test used as a reference for entrance exams of universities in Japan?

JLPT results are used as a reference by some universities. Please enquire directly at the schools to which you are applying.

How do I check that a Document of Japanese-Language Proficiency / Score Report, a Document of Japanese-Language Proficiency, or a JLPT Certificate of Result and Scores is not forged or falsified?

The procedure for requesting confirmation of authenticity of a Document of Japanese-Language Proficiency / Score Report, a Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency, or a JLPT Document of Event and Scores varies by the state/expanse in which the test was taken. If you took the test in Japan, delight contact the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services Center for Japanese-Linguistic communication Testing. If you took the test outside Nippon, please contact The Nihon Foundation Centre for Japanese-Language Testing.

■In Nihon

Nihon Educational Exchanges and Services Center for Japanese-Language Testing
Hours: Mon–Friday nine:30–17:30 (excluding Japanese public holidays and New Year holidays)
Tel: 03-5454-5215 Fax: 03-5454-5235

■Outside Japan: The Japan Foundation Center for Japanese-Linguistic communication Testing; Email: jlptinfo＠jpf.go.jp
(When sending an east-mail service, supplant the full-width "@" character with a one-half-width "@" grapheme.); * Please write your e-mail in either Japanese or English.

7．JLPT Can-do Self-Evaluation Listing

Are all examinees who pass a level able to practice the activities listed in "JLPT Tin-practice Self-Evaluation List"?

No. Because the list shows results of successful examinees' answers to the question "practice you lot think yous can …," activities listed may not necessarily be possible for all those who laissez passer the level. However, since the survey was conducted with as many as 65,000 examinees, the listing is believed to show overall tendencies and prepare bated extreme differences by private.

The JLPT does not include conversation or composition. Why does "JLPT Can-do Self-Evaluation List" include descriptions of Speaking and Writing skills?

"JLPT Can-do Self-Evaluation Listing" summarizes what activities (listening, speaking, reading and writing) successful examinees of each level can do in Japanese, based on a questionnaire survey. Information technology is not a syllabus (question outline) of the test. The list is prepared based on a survey, which also encompasses questions on speaking and writing skills, in lodge to provide prospective examinees and others with comprehensive data on what successful examinees think they "can exercise," regardless of test section or content.

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