JLPT N1 — overview
- Title
- JLPT N1 — overview
- Level
- N1
- Scope
Level Overview
The JLPT N1 is the highest level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, certifying the ability to understand Japanese used in a variety of circumstances. The exam is split into two main sections: Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) & Reading (110 minutes) and Listening (55 minutes).
- Total Score: 180 points
- Overall Pass Mark: 100 / 180 points
- Sectional Pass Marks: Language Knowledge (0-60 points): >= 19 points; Reading (0-60 points): >= 19 points; Listening (0-60 points): >= 19 points
- Approximate Requirements: ~2,000 Kanji, ~10,000 vocabulary words, and advanced grammatical structures.