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Japanese Language Proficiency Test - Level 4

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is a standardized test to validate a person's Japanese language proficiency, designed for non-native speakers. The JLPT is offered by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) in Japan, and the Japan Foundation outside of Japan. Level 4 of the exam (yon kyuu) is reached after approximately 150 hours of study and the vocabulary is roughly equivalent to an early elementary school education (about 800 words).

Structure

  • Characters (hiragana, katakana, kanji) and vocabulary; 100 points (25 minutes)
  • Listening comprehension; 100 points (25 minutes)
  • Reading comprehension and grammar; 200 points (50 minutes)


Results

The exam lasts 100 minutes and candidates can obtain a total of 400 points. At least 60% of the 400 points is needed to pass.


Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:

Japan Educational Exchanges and Services