• Starting Point: Complete beginner
• Hours at This Level: 50–60 hours
• Skills Acquired: Hiragana, katakana; approximately 30 basic kanji; vocabulary of about 400 words. 🔍 Explore learning paths
• Exam Alignment: JLPT N5 / J.TEST Level F (240–340 points)
• What You’ll Be Able to Do:

1. Basic self-introduction and greetings
2. Understand and use simple everyday phrases (numbers, time, shopping)
3. Ask and answer simple questions with assistance

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• Starting Point: Completed L1 or 50–60 hours of prior Japanese study
• Hours at This Level: 50–60 hours
• Skills Acquired: Approximately 150 kanji; vocabulary of about 1,300 words. 🔍 Explore learning paths
• Exam Alignment: JLPT N4 / J.TEST Level E (350–450 points)
• What You’ll Be Able to Do:

1. Have simple conversations about familiar topics (family, shopping, etc.)
2. Read and understand short notes and notices
3. Write simple diary entries or short messages

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• Starting Point: Completed L2 or 100–120 hours of prior Japanese study
• Hours at This Level: 100–120 hours
• Skills Acquired: Approximately 300 kanji; vocabulary of about 2,500 words. 🔍 Explore learning paths
• Exam Alignment: JLPT N3 / J.TEST Level D (460–560 points)
• What You’ll Be Able to Do:

1. Hold coherent conversations on familiar topics in daily and work situations
2. Understand the main points of simple letters and articles
3. Handle most common situations while traveling in Japan

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• Starting Point: Completed L3 or 200–240 hours of prior Japanese study
• Hours at This Level: 100–120 hours
• Skills Acquired: Approximately 600 kanji; vocabulary of about 5,000 words. 🔍 Explore learning paths
• Exam Alignment: JLPT N2 / J.TEST Level C (570–680 points)
• What You’ll Be Able to Do:

1. Understand complex articles and news summaries
2. Participate in technical discussions within your field
3. Write well-structured essays on general topics

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• Starting Point: Completed L4 or 300–360 hours of prior Japanese study
• Hours at This Level: 200–240 hours
• Skills Acquired: Approximately 1,000 kanji; vocabulary of about 8,000 words. 🔍 Explore learning paths
• Exam Alignment: JLPT N1 (entry level) / J.TEST Level B (700–800 points)
• What You’ll Be Able to Do:

1. Understand abstract texts and most business documents with logical complexity
2. Express opinions effectively and fluently in social and professional settings
3. Write professional reports or business emails

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• Starting Point: Completed L5 or 500–600 hours of prior Japanese study
• Hours at This Level: 200–240 hours
• Skills Acquired: Approximately 1,500 kanji; vocabulary of about 12,000 words. 🔍 Explore learning paths
• Exam Alignment: JLPT N1 (proficient level) / J.TEST Pre-A (850–900 points)
• What You’ll Be Able to Do:

1. Easily understand various audio/visual materials and grasp subtle nuances
2. Engage in in-depth discussions and logical arguments on complex topics
3. Read literary works, critiques, and texts with deep cultural meaning

Next Step:

• Starting Point: Completed L6 or 700–840 hours of prior Japanese study
• Hours at This Level: 200+ hours
• Skills Acquired: 2,000+ kanji; vocabulary of 15,000+ words. 🔍 Explore learning paths
• Exam Alignment: J.TEST Level A (900+ points)
• What You’ll Be Able to Do:

1. Understand and use Japanese with near-native fluency for academic research, literary creation, or high-level business negotiations
2. Serve as a cultural bridge, accurately conveying the cultural depth and subtleties behind the language

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