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JLPT Sim

Full-length JLPT practice tests with timed sections, real question formats, listening audio, and scored results — all inside yomeru.ai.

JLPT Sim is yomeru.ai's built-in Japanese-Language Proficiency Test simulator. It lets you take full-length practice tests that mirror the real JLPT as closely as possible — timed sections, authentic question formats, listening audio, and official-style scoring — so you can gauge your readiness before exam day.

What is the JLPT?

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the most widely recognized Japanese language certification in the world. It is held twice a year (July and December) and tests reading, grammar, vocabulary, and listening across five levels from N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced).

Levels

JLPT Sim covers all five JLPT levels. Each level card shows the number of available tests, your best score, and how many tests you have taken.

LevelNameApprox. VocabApprox. KanjiTest Duration
N5Beginner (初級)~800~10090 min
N4Elementary (初中級)~1,500~300115 min
N3Intermediate (中級)~3,750~650140 min
N2Upper Intermediate (中上級)~6,000~1,000155 min
N1Advanced (上級)~10,000~2,000165 min

How to Take a Test

Choose your level

Open JLPT Sim and pick a level from N5 to N1. Each card shows how many practice tests are available and your personal stats.

Pick a test

Select one of the available practice tests for that level. You will see the test title, total questions, and section breakdown before starting.

Review the section breakdown

The intro screen shows every timed section, its time limit, and how many questions it contains. Read the important notes — they explain how timing, section flow, and audio work.

Take the test

Work through each section. Navigate between questions within a section freely, flag questions you want to revisit, and move to the next section when ready. Each section has its own countdown timer.

JLPT Sim test interface showing a timed grammar section with question navigator

Submit and see your results

When you finish the final section (or when time runs out), submit your answers. The server scores your test immediately and shows a full breakdown — section scores, pass/fail, and percentage correct.

Question Types

JLPT Sim covers every question category found on the real exam. Questions are organized into mondai (問題) — numbered problem groups, each targeting a specific skill.

Vocabulary

TypeJapaneseWhat it tests
Kanji Reading漢字読みChoose the correct reading for an underlined kanji compound
Context-defined文脈規定Pick the word that fits the blank in a sentence
Paraphrases言い換え類義Select a synonym or rephrasing of an underlined word
Usage用法Identify the sentence where a word is used correctly

Grammar

TypeJapaneseWhat it tests
Grammar Form文の文法1Choose the correct grammar pattern to complete a sentence
Sentence Composition文の文法2Arrange words in the correct order to form a grammatical sentence
Text Grammar文章の文法Select the best grammar choice within a longer passage

Reading

TypeJapaneseWhat it tests
Short Passage短文Comprehend a brief paragraph and answer questions about it
Mid-size Passage中文Understand a medium-length text with multiple questions
Long Passage長文Read a full essay or article and answer detailed questions
Integrated Comprehension統合理解Compare two related texts and draw conclusions
Thematic Comprehension主張理解Identify the author's main argument or opinion
Information Retrieval情報検索Extract specific information from notices, ads, or schedules

Listening

TypeJapaneseWhat it tests
Task-based課題理解Listen to a conversation and determine what action to take
Key Pointsポイント理解Identify the main point of a conversation or announcement
General Outline概要理解Grasp the overall meaning of a longer spoken passage
Quick Response即時応答Choose the most natural reply to a short spoken prompt
Integrated Comprehension統合理解Listen to a longer exchange and answer multiple questions

Timed Sections

Each test is split into timed sections that mirror the real JLPT structure:

  • N1–N3 have two or three timed sections: Language Knowledge (vocabulary + grammar) combined with Reading, and a separate Listening section.
  • N4–N5 combine Language Knowledge, Reading, and Listening into fewer sections.

Each section runs its own countdown timer. When the timer expires, the section ends automatically and you move to the next one. You cannot go back to a previous section once you advance or time runs out — just like the real test.

One-way progression

Plan your time carefully. Once you move to the next section, your previous answers are locked in. Flag questions you want to revisit before advancing.

Listening Audio

Listening questions include AI-generated audio with natural-sounding Japanese speech. Conversations feature distinct male and female voices so you can follow multi-speaker dialogues clearly.

  • Strict mode (default): Audio plays once, matching the real JLPT experience.
  • Practice mode: Toggle Practice Mode to allow replays — helpful when studying.
  • Example questions: Some listening mondai include an example question with audio so you understand the format before the scored questions begin.

Scoring

JLPT Sim uses scaled scoring that mirrors the official JLPT grading system. Your raw percentage in each category is converted to a scaled score.

Scoring structure

LevelSectionsMax ScorePass Minimum
N1Language Knowledge (60) + Reading (60) + Listening (60)180100
N2Language Knowledge (60) + Reading (60) + Listening (60)18090
N3Language Knowledge (60) + Reading (60) + Listening (60)18095
N4Language Knowledge & Reading (120) + Listening (60)18090
N5Language Knowledge & Reading (120) + Listening (60)18080

To pass, you must meet both conditions:

  1. Your total score meets the overall pass minimum.
  2. Every section meets its individual minimum threshold (no section can be too far below average).

Scoring is performed server-side to ensure accuracy.

Results and Review

After submitting, you get a full results breakdown:

  • Section-by-section scores — scaled score, raw correct count, and percentage for each section
  • Pass/fail verdict — whether you met both the overall and per-section minimums
  • Total time — how long you spent on the test
  • Question review — go through every question, see your answer versus the correct answer, and read the explanation

JLPT Sim results page showing section-by-section scores and passing thresholds

The question review lets you filter by category (Kanji, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Listening) and see your answer compared to the correct one, with a full explanation for every question.

JLPT Sim answer review showing correct and incorrect answers with explanations

All past attempts are saved in your History tab on the JLPT Sim page. You can review any previous test at any time.

Auto-save and Resume

Your progress is auto-saved every 30 seconds. If your browser closes or you lose connection, you can return to JLPT Sim and resume exactly where you left off — your answers, flags, and remaining section time are all preserved.

Credits

ActionCost
First attempt on a test50 credits
Retaking the same testFree
Reviewing past resultsFree

Your first attempt on any practice test costs 50 credits. Once you have taken a test, you can retake it as many times as you want at no additional cost.

Retakes are free

Retaking a test you have already attempted does not cost any credits. Practice as much as you need.

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