mockJLPT JLPT N3
The bridge level: everyday Japanese in a range of situations, newspaper headlines, natural-speed talk.
At a glance
| Vocabulary | about 3,700 words |
|---|---|
| Kanji | about 650 kanji |
| Study hours | 950 to 1,700 hours (lower end with a kanji background) |
| Test time | 140 minutes |
| Pass mark | 95 / 180; sectional minimums: 19 / 60 in each of language knowledge, reading and listening |
| Typical pass rate | around 40 to 45% |
Sections and timing
| 言語知識（文字・語彙） Vocabulary | 30 min |
|---|---|
| 言語知識（文法）・読解 Grammar and reading | 70 min |
| 聴解 Listening | 40 min |
Question types
Every N3 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 表記 Orthography
- 問題3 文脈規定 Contextual words
- 問題4 言い換え類義 Paraphrase
- 問題5 用法 Usage
文法・読解
- 問題1 文の文法1 Grammar form
- 問題2 文の文法2 Sentence ordering ★
- 問題3 文章の文法 Text grammar
- 問題4 短文 Short passages
- 問題5 中文 Mid-length passages
- 問題6 長文 Long passage
- 問題7 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 発話表現 Utterance (pictures)
- 問題5 即時応答 Quick response
Practise every one of these question types in full N3 mock tests: one free, and 5 more for ¥5,500 once.
Full JLPT mock tests and practice drills
Sit a complete N3 mock test in your browser under exam timing and get an estimated score out of 180, pass or fail against every section minimum, and a review of every answer. Between tests, practise one skill at a time with 20-question kanji, vocabulary and grammar drills that show the answer and an explanation after each question. One mock test and one drill per skill are free; the rest of a level is ¥5,500 once, no subscription.
Take the free N3 mock test See all levelsItem counts per 問題 shift by one or two between sessions. Format checked against jlpt.jp in October 2026.