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📊 JLPT Levels Explained
| Level | Skill Level | What You Can Do |
|---|---|---|
| N5 | Beginner | Understand basic phrases, greetings, hiragana, katakana. Can hold simple conversations. |
| N4 | Upper Beginner | Understand daily conversations and commonly used expressions. Read basic kanji (~300). |
| N3 | Intermediate | Understand general Japanese used in everyday situations. Can follow TV news with some help. |
| N2 | Upper Intermediate | Understand complex conversations, read newspapers, write formal emails. Required for most jobs and university programs. |
| N1 | Advanced | Near-native level. Understand academic texts, technical terms, business Japanese. Needed for high-level jobs or postgraduate studies. |
🎓 Which Level Do You Need?
| Purpose | Recommended Level |
|---|---|
| Language school | N5 or no Japanese (they’ll teach you) |
| Vocational school (Senmon) | N3 to N2 |
| Bachelor’s degree (Japanese) | N2 to N1 |
| Bachelor’s degree (English) | No Japanese needed (but basic N5/N4 helps for daily life) |
| Master’s or PhD (Japanese) | N2 to N1 |
| Work in Japan | N2 or higher |
| Daily life in Japan | N4 or better is useful |
🧠How Long Does It Take to Learn?
| Level | Study Time Estimate (Hours) |
|---|---|
| N5 | 150–300 hours |
| N4 | 300–600 hours |
| N3 | 600–900 hours |
| N2 | 900–1,200+ hours |
| N1 | 1,500–2,000+ hours |
📚 How to Prepare
In Nepal:
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Enroll in local Japanese language schools (e.g., KIEC, Sagun, NAT College, JLEC)
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Use online platforms:
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Apps: LingoDeer, Duolingo, BunPro
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Books: Minna no Nihongo, Genki series
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YouTube: JapanesePod101, Misa Nihongo
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