Free JLPT Practice Tests — N5 & N4
Original practice questions with instant scoring and explanations. Vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening — plus a timed mock exam mode.
Dec 6, 2026 (Sun)
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JLPT N5
Beginner level · ~800 words, ~100 kanji
Passing score: 80 / 180
JLPT N4
Elementary level · ~1,500 words, ~300 kanji
Passing score: 90 / 180
How it works
Practice mode: answer, tap Check, read the explanation, move on. Mock mode: 20 questions drawn at random from the bank (5 per section) under a timer, scored at the end with a section breakdown. Listening questions play Japanese audio with your device's text-to-speech voice. Wrong answers are saved in your Wrong Book (this browser only, no sign-up).
Question bank: 140 original questions per level (vocabulary 45 · grammar 45 · reading 25 · listening 25), growing toward ~320 per level.
JLPT N5 and N4 practice tests, free and online
Preparing for the JLPT N5 or JLPT N4? TestNihongo lets you practise the real exam sections — vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening — with original questions written for learners at each level. In practice mode you see the correct answer and a short English explanation after every question, so each mistake turns into a review point. In mock exam mode you get 20 questions drawn at random under a timer, scored against the official passing lines (N5: 80/180, N4: 90/180).
Which level should you take? N5 covers roughly 800 basic words and about 100 kanji — the level of everyday greetings, classroom Japanese and simple signs. N4 adds up to about 1,500 words and 300 kanji and asks you to follow short conversations and texts about daily life. If you are not sure, start with an N5 practice set: if you score above 80% comfortably, move up to N4. Read more on our About page, including how the questions are written.
A simple plan until exam day: ① practise one section a day, ② redo everything in your Wrong Book at the weekend, ③ take one timed mock exam each week and watch your section scores, not just the total. Consistency beats cramming — 20 focused minutes a day is enough to move an N5 or N4 score.
Level guides: JLPT N5 practice test · JLPT N4 practice test — exam format, passing scores and sample questions for each level.
Frequently asked questions
Is TestNihongo free?
Yes. Every practice question, the timed mock exam and the Wrong Book are completely free, with no sign-up and no paywall.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can start practising immediately. Your wrong answers are saved only in your own browser (local storage), never on a server.
How many practice questions are there?
There are 280 original questions: 140 for JLPT N5 and 140 for JLPT N4, covering vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening. The bank is growing toward about 320 questions per level.
What is the passing score for JLPT N5 and N4?
The overall passing score is 80 out of 180 for N5 and 90 out of 180 for N4. You must also reach the minimum score in each section. Scores on this site are estimates based on your percentage of correct answers, not official scaled scores.
When is the next JLPT exam?
The JLPT is held twice a year, in July and December. The next test date is Sunday, December 6, 2026. Always confirm dates, fees and registration on the official site, jlpt.jp.
Are these official JLPT questions?
No. All questions on TestNihongo are original practice questions written for this site. TestNihongo is independent and is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or Japan Educational Exchanges and Services.
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About the JLPT
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is held twice a year, in July and December. It tests vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening. There is no speaking or writing section.
| Level | Test time (Vocab / Grammar·Reading / Listening) | Passing score |
|---|---|---|
| N5 | 20 / 40 / 30 min | 80 / 180 (plus sectional minimums) |
| N4 | 25 / 55 / 35 min | 90 / 180 (plus sectional minimums) |
Always confirm dates, fees and registration on the official site: jlpt.jp. Scores on this prototype are estimates based on your percentage correct, not official scaled scores.