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JLPT N5 is the entry-level Japanese Language Proficiency Test. It tests basic Japanese ability — hiragana, katakana, about 100 kanji, 800 vocabulary words, and simple grammar patterns used in everyday situations.
Vocabulary (語彙)
Grammar & Reading (文法・読解)
Listening (聴解)
Pass Score
80/180 (with section minimums)
Vocabulary
~800 words
Kanji Required
~100 characters
Basic sentence patterns: は、が、を、に、で particles; verb て-form; adjective conjugation; simple time expressions.
The JLPT N5 has approximately 104 questions split across Vocabulary, Grammar/Reading, and Listening. JFT Guru gives you 5,000+ practice questions in these same categories.
You need a total score of 80/180 with section minimums: 38/60 for Language Knowledge, 19/60 for Reading, and 19/60 for Listening. You must pass all three sections.
Most students need 150–300 hours of study depending on starting level. With consistent daily practice on JFT Guru, beginners typically prepare in 3–6 months.
No. The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa requires either JFT-Basic pass or JLPT N4. However, N5 is a great foundation before attempting N4.
Yes! Every registered user gets free access to N5 vocabulary, grammar, and reading practice sets. Premium unlocks 500+ full mock test sets.
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