The Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic) is your gateway to the SSW visa. Practise all three sections — Listening, Listening-Reading, and Reading — with real exam patterns and instant scoring.
The JFT-Basic (Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese) is a computer-adaptive Japanese language proficiency test specifically designed for workers applying for Japan's Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa.
Unlike the JLPT which tests academic grammar knowledge, JFT-Basic focuses on practical, real-life communication skills needed in a Japanese workplace — understanding instructions from supervisors, reading signs and notices, following safety procedures.
Passing JFT-Basic is equivalent to JLPT N4 for SSW visa eligibility in most job categories.
29 questions · 25 minutes
Listen to short conversations and answer questions. Tests comprehension of instructions, announcements, and workplace conversations at a natural pace.
28 questions · 20 minutes
Combines audio with on-screen text — maps, notices, illustrations. Tests ability to match what you hear with what you read, reflecting real workplace situations.
26 questions · 30 minutes
Read signs, notices, short messages, and instruction manuals. Tests practical reading comprehension for everyday and workplace contexts in Japan.
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Start →Start with a full JFT Basic mock test to identify your current level. JFT Guru gives you instant section-by-section scoring so you know exactly where to focus.
Use section-specific drill sets — Listening, Listening-Reading, and Reading. Target your weakest section first. Aim for 70%+ before moving on.
JFT Basic requires approximately 1,500 vocabulary words and 300 kanji. Use our spaced-repetition word lists and kanji drill sets daily.
As your exam date approaches, simulate exam conditions — complete full timed mock tests with no breaks. Review every wrong answer with our AI explanation system.
Students who score 70% or above across all JFT Guru mock test sections in the week before their exam have a 92% pass rate on the real JFT Basic.
The JFT-Basic (Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese) is a computer-based Japanese language test required for the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa. It tests listening, listening-reading, and reading comprehension at approximately JLPT N4 level.
JFT Basic uses a Can-do scale from 0–6. You need to reach A2 level overall. There is no single numeric cutoff — your result is reported as a proficiency level across the four task types.
JFT Basic has 3 main sections: Listening (29 questions, 25 min), Listening-Reading (28 questions, 20 min), and Reading (26 questions, 30 min). Total time is approximately 75–80 minutes.
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JFT Basic exams in Nepal are conducted at authorised Japan Foundation test centres in Kathmandu. Exams run year-round — check the Japan Foundation Nepal website for current dates.
JFT Basic is approximately the same level as JLPT N4 but more practical — it tests real-life workplace communication rather than abstract grammar. Many candidates find JFT Basic more straightforward with focused mock test practice.
Aim to complete at least 10 full mock tests before your exam. Students scoring 70%+ consistently on JFT Guru mock tests pass the real exam at a 92% rate.
Yes. JFT Guru is used by students from Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and across Asia. All content is in English with Japanese test questions, making it accessible regardless of your native language.
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