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Start your free trialJapanese Level Test: What's Your Level?
Twenty questions, about five minutes. The test starts with reading kana and works up through JLPT N5 and N4 questions, then tells you where you stand and what to study next. Free, with no account.
20 questions · No account · A level and a study plan at the end
What the test measures
- Reading kana (5 questions). Hiragana and katakana, the two phonetic scripts everything else is written in.
- JLPT N5 questions (8). Basic vocabulary, particles and sentence patterns: the level of the first official exam.
- JLPT N4 questions (7). Verb forms and everyday grammar, the level above.
The N5 and N4 questions come from the same pools as our full N5 and N4 practice tests, and they are drawn fresh every time you take it.
The levels it can place you at
| Result | What it means |
|---|---|
| Just starting | You can't yet read kana reliably. That is where everyone begins. |
| Beginner | You can read hiragana and katakana. Vocabulary and grammar come next. |
| Around JLPT N5 | You understand basic words, particles and simple sentences. |
| Around JLPT N4 | You handle everyday grammar and verb forms. The test stops here, so you may be higher. |
Not sure what the JLPT levels are? See the JLPT levels explained. This is an estimate to guide your study, not an official result.
Japanese level test FAQ
How does the Japanese level test work?
It asks 20 multiple-choice questions in three parts, easiest first: reading hiragana and katakana, questions at JLPT N5 level, and questions at JLPT N4 level. Your level is the highest part you pass, and you see your score for each part.
What levels can it place me at?
Just starting, beginner (you can read kana), around JLPT N5, or around JLPT N4. It does not test above N4, so if you pass every part your real level may be higher.
Is this an official JLPT result?
No. It is a quick estimate to help you decide what to study or which practice test to take. Only the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test itself gives an official level.
How long does it take?
About five minutes. There is no timer, no account and no email, and you can take it as often as you like: the questions are drawn fresh each time.