JLPT N2 \u2014 Upper Intermediate Level
Upper IntermediateRead newspapers and understand natural speech patterns.
JLPT N2 targets upper-intermediate learners who want to read newspapers, follow natural speech, and work in Japanese-speaking environments. It demands a strong command of grammar nuances and around 1,000 kanji.
Your Progress
Study Materials
Vocabulary
1643 words across 33 lessons
Sample: 効率、具体、実施、概念、制度...
Grammar
217 grammar points with detailed explanations
Sample: 〜にせよ、〜からすると、〜ばかりか...
Kanji
373 kanji across 19 lessons
Sample: 議、権、制、導、質...
Practice
3,908 questions across 19 categories
Sample: 19 categories of practice questions
Quick Facts about JLPT N2
Recommended Study Time
600–1,200 hours
Approximate Pass Rate
~35%
Annual Test Takers
~250,000
Exam Duration
155 minutes
Exam Sections
Language Knowledge (35min) + Reading (70min) + Listening (50min)
What You Can Do After Passing
Read newspapers and magazines, understand lectures and news broadcasts, work in a Japanese-speaking office
Recommended Study Order
Start with Vocabulary
Build your word knowledge foundation
Study Grammar
Learn sentence patterns and structures
Practice Kanji
Reinforce reading and recognition
Take Practice Quizzes
Test everything you have learned
Ready to practice?
Test your N2 knowledge with multiple-choice questions