What is JLPT N4 equivalent to?
The JLPT N4 is the second easiest test of the 5 tests. It is equivalent to the old level 3 or ３級 さんきゅう . It requires about 300 hours of classroom time to pass, which is roughly equivalent to 2 years of college study. In other words, you should be able to pass this test if you took Japanese in college.
What is N4 exam?
The N4 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) measures basic levels of language proficiency. It is the second easiest exam after N5, and it tests reading, and listening abilities of Japanese learned primarily at the beginner and intermediate level.
How do I pass the JLPT N4 exam?
To pass the N4, you will need to know about 200 more kanji and about 700 more vocabulary words than you did for the N5. Similarly to how the kanji and vocabulary one needs for the N5 are more or less contained in the introductory Japanese textbook “Genki I”.
How long does JLPT N4 take?
For students with kanji knowledge, it takes about 550 hours of study to pass the JLPT N4 test. If you are a non-native English speaker-that is about the same as studying to improve your TOEIC score from 500 to 700. Also, for other students, it takes 787 hours.
Can I get a job in Japan with JLPT N3?
Can you get a job with JLPT N3? You may be able to get a job with the JLPT N3, but it is not guaranteed. Having this achievement on a resume will look good to potential employers, however, most prefer or require N2 or N1 levels of understanding.
Why has the JLPT N4 been revised?
So, they revised the test to be more practical, and stopped publishing previous exams. Initially, to help people study and get a feel for the test, they made a JLPT N4 Practice Test available for free. This was pretty handy because it gave you at least two examples of every question, but it wasn’t a full test.
Are there past papers available for the JLPT?
Found a bug? Have an idea? Help me improve this site. There are no offically released past papers for the new JLPT. The JESS provides a sample set for N1, N2, N3, N4 and N5: Sheet for your answers (For that true exam feeling!) (There’s a box in the right column to select papers.)
Is there a practice test for the JLPT?
This practice test is based off of the actual JLPT test, so it includes each section in full ( vocabulary 語彙（ごい）, grammar 文法（ぶんぽう）, reading 読解（どっかい）, listening 聴解（ちょうかい）, along with the recommended time allotted for each section. These files are simply a replication of the JLPT, and NOT a guide or textbook to help you study any particular section.
How do I take breaks in the JLPT N4?
The JLPT N4 is divided into three sections, so it’s a good idea to take breaks in between these sections. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.