JLPT N3 \u2014 Intermediate Level
IntermediateBridge between beginner and advanced Japanese.
JLPT N3 bridges the gap between basic and business-level Japanese. It covers intermediate grammar, a broader kanji set, and the ability to read everyday articles. Passing N3 shows you can handle most day-to-day communication in Japan.
Your Progress
Study Materials
Vocabulary
1599 words across 32 lessons
Sample: 影響、環境、共通、小説、政治...
Grammar
219 grammar points with detailed explanations
Sample: 〜について、〜によると、〜として...
Kanji
367 kanji across 19 lessons
Sample: 政、経、法、論、判...
Practice
3,484 questions across 17 categories
Sample: 17 categories of practice questions
Quick Facts about JLPT N3
Recommended Study Time
450–900 hours
Approximate Pass Rate
~40%
Annual Test Takers
~200,000
Exam Duration
140 minutes
Exam Sections
Language Knowledge (30min) + Reading (70min) + Listening (40min)
What You Can Do After Passing
Read newspaper headlines, handle most daily situations, understand natural speech at near-normal speed
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 N3 knowledge with multiple-choice questions