JLPT N1 — Reading (読解)
- Title
- JLPT N1 — Reading (読解)
- Level
- N1
- Segment
- reading
- Scope
Official Question Types
- 問題8: 内容理解（短文） (Comprehension - Short Passages): Reading texts of about 150-200 characters on various topics. (4 items)
- 問題9: 内容理解（中文） (Comprehension - Medium Passages): Reading texts of about 350-500 characters. (9 items)
- 問題10: 内容理解（長文） (Comprehension - Long Passages): Reading expository or essay-style texts of about 900 characters. (4 items)
- 問題11: 統合理解 (Integrated Comprehension): Comparing and contrasting two or more texts on a similar topic. (2 items)
- 問題12: 主張理解（長文） (Thematic Comprehension - Long Passages): Dissecting an editorial or essay of about 1000 characters to find the author's core argument. (4 items)
- 問題13: 情報検索 (Information Retrieval): Extracting specific information from advertisements, brochures, or informational layouts. (2 items)
Study Tactics
Time management is critical; aim to complete the reading section in around 60-70 minutes. Learn to skim for the main idea (速読) and scan for specific details (精読). For thematic comprehension, focus on transition words like 'しかし' or 'つまり' which signal the author's true intent. Practice active reading by highlighting key arguments and comparing contrasting viewpoints in editorial columns.