Your complete JLPT study guide
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the standard certification for Japanese learners worldwide. 1.72 million people took it in 2024 — an all-time record. Here's everything you need to pass.
Beginner
~800 words · ~100 kanji
Basic greetings, numbers, simple sentences. Your starting point.
Elementary
~1,500 words · ~300 kanji
Everyday conversations, basic grammar patterns, reading short texts.
Intermediate
~3,750 words · ~650 kanji
Natural conversation, complex grammar, reading articles and stories.
Upper Intermediate
~6,000 words · ~1,000 kanji
Business Japanese, nuanced expression, reading newspapers and novels.
How to prepare for JLPT
1. Start with your level
Not sure where you are? Take our JLPT level quiz to find out, then focus on the right level from day one.
2. Study daily, not weekly
15 minutes every day beats 2 hours once a week. Your AI teacher texts you daily to keep the habit alive.
3. Use spaced repetition
FSRS-powered flashcards ensure you review words at the perfect time — right before you'd forget them.
4. Practice conversation
JLPT tests reading and listening, but conversation practice builds the foundation for both. Chat with your teacher daily.
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9,000+ JLPT vocabulary items. Structured curriculum from N5 to N2. Daily practice that sticks.