|
Level |
Contents |
Criteria |
| Sections |
Hours |
Points |
| 1 |
Writing-vocabulary
Listening
Reading-grammar
Total |
45min.
45min.
90min.
180min. |
100points
100points
200points
400points |
The examinee has mastered grammar to a
high level, konws around 2,000 kanji and 10,000 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. |
| 2 |
Writing-vocabulary
Listening
Reading-grammar
Total |
35min.
40min.
70min.
145min. |
100points
100points
200points
400points |
The examinee has mastered grammar to a
relatively high level, knows around 1,000 kanji and 6,000 words, and has the
ability to converse, read, and write about matters of a general nature. This
level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 600 hours and
after completion of an intermedeate course. |
| 3 |
Writing-vocabulary
Listening
Reading-grammar
Total |
35min.
35min.
70min.
140min. |
100points
100points
200points
400points |
The examinee has mastered grammar to a
limited level, knows around 300 kanji and 1,500 words, has the ability to
take part in everyday conversation and read and write simple sentences. This
level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 300 hours and
after completion of an elementary course. |
| 4 |
Writing-vocabulary
Listening
Reading-grammar
Total |
25min.
25min.
50min.
100min. |
100points
100points
200points
400points |
The examinee has mastered the basic
elements of grammar, knows around 100 kanji and 800 words, has the ability
to emgage in simple conversation and 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. |
