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JLPT N2 is near-fluent business Japanese. It is required for entry into most Japanese universities, many white-collar jobs in Japan, and mid-level professional SSW categories. Passing N2 proves you can understand Japanese used in a wide variety of circumstances.
Vocabulary (語彙)
Grammar & Reading (文法・読解)
Listening (聴解)
Pass Score
90/180 (with section minimums)
Vocabulary
~6,000 words
Kanji Required
~1,000 characters
Advanced grammar: formal/written styles, complex conditional and concessive patterns (にもかかわらず、としても), te-form chains, nominalization, passive causative, honorific/humble speech.
Most Japanese university undergraduate programs require at least N2. Some competitive programs require N1. JFT Guru's N2 practice includes academic reading and formal grammar patterns.
Approximately 1,000 kanji — covering the entire Joyo kanji list that Japanese children learn through junior high school.
From N3 level, expect 600–1,200 hours of dedicated study. Many students take 1–2 years of consistent practice to clear N2.
Yes. Our N2 grammar sets cover all JLPT grammar patterns with contextual example sentences, usage notes, and common mistake drills.
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