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Level guide · Updated September 2026
JLPT N2
Working Japanese: newspapers, magazines, meetings and natural-speed conversation on a range of topics.
Can-do statement (official): Read clearly written articles and commentaries on a variety of topics, follow the intent of writers. Comprehend orally presented material such as coherent conversations and news reports at near-natural speed.
At a glance
| Vocabulary | about 6,000 words |
|---|---|
| Kanji | about 1,000 kanji |
| Study hours | 1,475 to 2,600 hours (lower end with a kanji background) |
| Test time | 155 minutes |
| Pass mark | 90 / 180; sectional minimums: 19 / 60 in each of language knowledge, reading and listening |
| Typical pass rate | around 35 to 40% |
Sections and timing
| 言語知識（文字・語彙・文法）・読解 Language knowledge and reading | 105 min |
|---|---|
| 聴解 Listening | 50 min |
Question types
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文字・語彙
- 問題1 漢字読み Kanji reading
- 問題2 表記 Orthography
- 問題3 語形成 Word formation
- 問題4 文脈規定 Contextual words
- 問題5 言い換え類義 Paraphrase
- 問題6 用法 Usage
文法
- 問題7 文の文法1 Grammar form
- 問題8 文の文法2 Sentence ordering ★
- 問題9 文章の文法 Text grammar
読解
- 問題10 短文 Short passages
- 問題11 中文 Mid-length passages
- 問題12 統合理解 Integrated comprehension
- 問題13 主張理解 Thematic comprehension
- 問題14 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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