July 15, 2009
JLPT
JLPT is the acronym for Japanese Language Proficiency Test (日本語能力試験 nihongo nōryoku shiken). JLPT is a standardized test that evaulate and certify Japanese Language proficiency for non-native Japanese speakers. It is held twice a year in East Asia and once a year in other regions.
JLPT has four different levels with JLPT Level 4 being the most basic and JLPT Level 1 being the most advnaced.
| JLPT Level | Kanji | Vocabulary | Listening Level | Hours of Study |
| JLPT Level 4 | ~100 | ~800 | Beginner | 150 |
| JLPT Level 3 | ~300 | ~1,500 | Basic | 300 |
| JLPT Level 2 | ~1,000 | ~6,000 | Intermediate | 600 |
| JLPT Level 1 | ~2,000 | ~10,000 | Advanced | 900 |
