JLPT N5 — overview
- Title
- JLPT N5 — overview
- Level
- N5
- Scope
The JLPT N5 is the introductory level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, certifying the ability to understand some basic Japanese. This includes reading hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji, as well as listening to slow, short conversations in daily life.
Test Sections & Time Limits
- Language Knowledge (Vocabulary): 20 minutes
- Language Knowledge (Grammar) & Reading: 40 minutes
- Listening: 30 minutes
Scoring and Pass Marks
- Total Score: 180 points (Overall Pass Mark: 80 points)
- Sectional Pass Marks:
- Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) & Reading: 38 / 120 points
- Listening: 19 / 60 points
Required Knowledge
- Kanji: ~100 characters
- Vocabulary: ~800 words
- Grammar: Basic particles (は, が, を, に, で), polite form (~masu), and basic conjugations (te-form).