Contents of test and Criteria of certification

Level Contents Hours Points Criteria
Sections
1 Writing-Vocabulary 45 minutes 100 points The examinee has mastered grammar to a high level, knows around 2000 kanji and 10000 words and has an integrated command of the language sufficient for life in Japanese society.
This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 900 hours.
Listening 45 minutes 100 points
Reading-Grammar 90 minutes 200 points
Total 180 minutes 400 points
2 Writing-Vocabulary 35 minutes 100 points The examinee has mastered grammar to a relatively high level, knows around 1000 kanji and 6000 words, and has the ability to converse,read,and write about matters of general nature.
This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 600 hours and after completion of an intermediate course.
Listening 40 minutes 100 points
Reading-Grammar 70 minutes 200 points
Total 145 minutes 400 points
3 Writing-Vocabulary 35 minutes 100 points The examinee has mastered grammar to a limited level, knows around 300 kanji and 1500 words, and has the ability to take part in everyday conversation and to read and write simple sentences.
This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 300 hours ans after completion of an elementary course.
Listening 35 minutes 100 points
Reading-Grammar 70 minutes 200 points
Total 140 minutes 400 points
4 Writing-Vocabulary 25 minutes 100 points The examinee has mastered the basic elements of grammar, knows around 100 kanji and 800 words, and has the ability to engage in simple conversation and to read and write short, simple sentences.
This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 150 hours and after completion of the first half of an elementary course.
Listening 25 minutes 100 points
Reading-Grammar 50 minutes 200 points
Total 100 minutes 400 points

Excerpt from 『平成１５年度 日本語能力試験 試験問題と正解』　日本国際教育支援協会・国際交流基金

English explanations for JLPT level 1 ・2 grammar on stickers.

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