mockJLPT Level guide · Updated October 2026
JLPT N1
Advanced Japanese: complex writing, abstract discussion, and fast natural speech in any setting.
Can-do statement (official): Read logically complex writing and abstract editorials, understand structure and intent. Follow orally presented material such as lectures, news and debates at natural speed and grasp the details, relationships and logic.
At a glance
| Vocabulary | about 10,000 words |
|---|---|
| Kanji | about 2,000 kanji |
| Study hours | 2,150 to 4,500 hours (lower end with a kanji background) |
| Test time | 165 minutes |
| Pass mark | 100 / 180; sectional minimums: 19 / 60 in each of language knowledge, reading and listening |
| Typical pass rate | around 30% |
Sections and timing
| 言語知識（文字・語彙・文法）・読解 Language knowledge and reading | 110 min |
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| 聴解 Listening | 55 min |
Question types
Every N1 paper follows the same layout. Learn what each 問題 asks and the paper stops being a surprise.
文字・語彙
- 問題1 漢字読み Kanji reading
- 問題2 文脈規定 Contextual words
- 問題3 言い換え類義 Paraphrase
- 問題4 用法 Usage
文法
- 問題5 文の文法1 Grammar form
- 問題6 文の文法2 Sentence ordering ★
- 問題7 文章の文法 Text grammar
読解
- 問題8 短文 Short passages
- 問題9 中文 Mid-length passages
- 問題10 長文 Long passage
- 問題11 統合理解 Integrated comprehension
- 問題12 主張理解 Thematic comprehension
- 問題13 情報検索 Information retrieval
聴解
- 問題1 課題理解 Task
- 問題2 ポイント理解 Point
- 問題3 概要理解 Summary
- 問題4 即時応答 Quick response
- 問題5 統合理解 Integrated listening
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Full JLPT mock tests and practice drills
Sit a complete N1 mock test in your browser under exam timing, then get an estimated score out of 180, pass or fail against every section minimum, and a review of every answer. One test per level is free. The rest of a level is ¥5,500 once, no subscription.
N1 mock tests: coming soon See all levelsItem counts per 問題 shift by one or two between sessions. Format checked against jlpt.jp in October 2026.