Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5
Basic Japanese · hiragana, katakana, ~100 kanji, basic conversation · 1h 45m total.
Foundation
Japan
Language Proficiency
85 questions
95 min
50 distinct variants
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JLPT N5 section breakdown
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Vocabulary + Grammar + Reading (~55 Q)
55 questions · 65 minutes
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Listening (~30 Q)
30 questions · 30 minutes
Sample question
"to eat" in Japanese (dictionary form):
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the JLPT N5 exam pattern?
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 contains 85 questions across 2 sections: Vocabulary + Grammar + Reading (~55 Q), Listening (~30 Q). Total duration is 95 minutes.
- Does JLPT N5 have negative marking?
- No — JLPT N5 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark.
- How is JLPT N5 scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. JLPT N5 (pass 80/180).
- How can I practise JLPT N5 for free?
- Wrexa Edge offers free full-length JLPT N5 mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute.
- What is the difficulty level of JLPT N5?
- JLPT N5 is rated Foundation difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Basic Japanese · hiragana, katakana, ~100 kanji, basic conversation · 1h 45m total.
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