Welcome to JLPT N3
The JLPT N3 level bridges the gap between basic and intermediate Japanese. It demonstrates the ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations to a certain degree. This comprehensive guide will help you prepare for all aspects of the exam.
๐ Course Structure
Part 1: Vocabulary (่ชๅฝ)
Build essential N3-level vocabulary
Part 2: Grammar (ๆๆณ)
Master N3 grammar structures
Part 3: Reading (่ชญ่งฃ)
Improve reading comprehension
Part 4: Listening (่ด่งฃ)
Enhance listening skills
Part 5: Practice & Review
Test your knowledge
๐ JLPT N3 Exam Information
Vocabulary
~3,700 words
Understanding of basic vocabulary for everyday conversations
Kanji
~650 kanji
Ability to read and understand kanji used in daily life
Test Duration
140 minutes
Language Knowledge: 30 min
Reading: 70 min
Listening: 40 min
Passing Score
95/180 points
Minimum 19 points in each section
๐ก Study Tips
๐ Vocabulary Building
Learn 10-15 new words daily and review them regularly using flashcards or apps.
๐ Grammar Practice
Create your own example sentences using new grammar patterns to reinforce learning.
๐ง Listening Daily
Listen to Japanese podcasts, watch anime, or Japanese YouTube videos for at least 30 minutes daily.
๐ Reading Practice
Read graded readers, manga, or simple articles to improve reading speed and comprehension.
โ๏ธ Writing Exercises
Keep a daily journal in Japanese to practice using vocabulary and grammar naturally.
๐ฏ Mock Tests
Take full-length practice tests monthly to track progress and build test-taking stamina.
๐ Recommended Resources
Textbooks
- ๆฐๅฎๅ จใในใฟใผ (Shin Kanzen Master) Series
- TRY! ๆฅๆฌ่ช่ฝๅ่ฉฆ้จ N3
- ๆฅๆฌ่ช็ทใพใจใ (Nihongo Soumatome) N3
Online Tools
- Anki - Spaced repetition flashcards
- WaniKani - Kanji learning system
- Bunpro - Grammar practice
Practice Materials
- Official JLPT practice workbooks
- Past exam papers
- Online mock tests