Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

Best JLPT N5 textbooks compared: Genki, Minna no Nihongo, Nihongo So-Matome and Try! N5, with honest pros and cons, prices, and three budget pairing paths.

A 12-week JLPT N5 study plan with weekly kanji, grammar and exam goals, a sample study week, common mistakes and how long N5 really takes from beginner to exam day.

Compare the best online JLPT N5 courses for 2026: live group, self-paced and tutoring. Honest pros, cons and prices, including our own course and who each suits.

Free JLPT N5 practice test: 5 original sample questions with answers, exam structure and pass marks, how many mocks to take, and a free 30-question mock exam PDF.

The complete JLPT N5 kanji list: all 105 kanji grouped by theme, with readings, look-alike pairs, a study method and a free printable PDF checklist.

An honest review of the best JLPT N4 textbooks in 2026. Shin Kanzen Master, Try!, Nihongo So-Matome, budget vs premium pairings, and what Japademy actually uses.

An honest comparison of the best online JLPT N4 courses in 2026. Self-paced vs live group vs 1-on-1, with prices, formats, and who each one is best for.

Is JLPT N4 worth the 550+ study hours? An honest look at the jobs it opens, the visas it supports, and when skipping it makes more sense.

A free JLPT N4 sample test and a complete framework for using mock exams strategically. Plus why most practice tests don't help you pass.

The complete JLPT N4 kanji list (all 300) with readings, meanings, sample words, and a free PDF download. Plus how to actually study them without burning out.

A realistic 20-week JLPT N4 study plan used in a live prep course. Week-by-week breakdown, exam strategy phase, and the mistakes most learners make.

Confused between JLPT N5 and N4? Here is a clear decision framework based on where you actually are in your Japanese, and which exam fits your goals.