There are some important things to remember after a JLPT failure: 1. Your work didn't go to waste. All the extra studying for the JLPT is making your Japanese better. Thanks to the boost in motivation at the time, you got a ton of studying in that you normally wouldn't have. You don't lose any of that time. 2. What do I need to know to pass JLPT N4? N4 is very very similar to N5 but a bit tougher. First of all it is slightly longer than the N5 exam, where the N5 was 1hour 45mins, N5 is 2hours 5mins. The exam is split into 3 multiple choice papers covering vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening. JLPT N4 Kanji. At the N5 level, the kanji that is introduced is very rudimentary. You only need to know around 100 characters. That doesn't give you much to work with. You learn most of the numbers you will need, which is the first thing you need to know in any language. And there are few basic characters for your family members, actions, and Here are seven reasons why an individual might skip JLPT N4: Confidence in Japanese-language skill level; They've already mastered the basics; They're already well versed in Japanese Culture; No professional benefits; Kanji and vocabulary mastery are already higher than JLPT N4 level; It does not test full Japanese-language competency; It We already told you that the JLPT is a test that measures your proficiency in Japanese, but this is pretty vague! To begin, the JLPT is the most popular and well-known test for Japanese. Taking the JLPT in December doesn't help your application because you won't get the results until way after the application deadline. However, for those intending to apply next year (2018): Taking the JLPT is actually a lot more useful than some people would think for the application portion. It is absolutely not just "bonus points" and can JLPT N1 average pass rate: ~32%. JLPT N2 average pass rate: ~40%. JLPT N3 average pass rate: ~39%. JLPT N4 average pass rate: ~37%. JLPT N5 average pass rate: ~51%. My theory is that most N4 candidates drastically underestimate the JLPT and don't practice N5 content as thoroughly as they should, which would explain why test-writers fail the JLPT N4. JLPT N4 is a more difficult level than N5, or in other words, it is the second lowest level of the Japanese language test. At this level, test takers are expected to know approximately 1,500 Japanese vocabulary words, and 300 kanji letters, and have studied Japanese for at least 400 hours. JLPT N4 has three sessions, viz. Vocabulary in Take our JLPT N4 practice test and see if you are prepared for test day. Once you've received your score, we'll offer you a special offer to improve your Japanese skills and give you even more confidence to take the N4 and future levels. Our practice test contains a random set of 15 questions that will resemble material that is covered in your The Japanese Times has its JLPT Best series, which should help you. 22. the_card_guy. • 2 yr. ago. As I will tell anyone using Genki I or II to pass the JLPT N5 or n4 respectively Yes, there's a very high chance you'll pass PASS being the key word. In other words, for N5, you'll get a passing mark if you complete Genki I, just don't Y8Jx.