JLPT Application Forms | nihonhacks.com

Posted by Thomas, 353 days ago in Learning Japanese
 
Unless I'm mistaken, the application forms for the JLPT should be available at major bookstores. Get yours while you still can!
 
 
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Written by Deas 353 days ago
 
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I'll pick one up soon. I'm still torn about whether to just go for the 1-kyu (and fail, but at least study harder), or to retry the 2-kyu for a higher score...
Written by Nick 353 days ago
 
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Go for 1-kyu! Hmmm... maybe I should join you.
Written by Thomas 352 days ago
 
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Yeah, aim for 1-kyu!
Written by matigo 352 days ago
 
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Wow ... everyone is so proficient with Japanese ... and here I am, struggling with 3-kyu -_-

Good luck to everyone taking the test!
Written by fz22gq 352 days ago
 
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Don't feel so bad, i would struggle with 4!
Written by mcalpine 352 days ago
 
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3 kyuu is all you really need because it covers the essential grammar whereas 1 and 2 kyuu is just a kanji slut fest that nobody cares about, not even real Japanese companies care whether or not you pass 1 or 2 kyuu - 3 kyuu yes.
Written by Jordan 352 days ago
 
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You had me at "kanji slut fest!"
Written by Deas 352 days ago
 
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Um...you have to pass 2-kyu to get into most vocational schools and to get basic jobs. 1-kyu is a must for lots of jobs, though. What companies do you know of that don't care about anything above 3?
Written by matigo 351 days ago
 
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Indeed. Every company that I've had my eye on has required at least 2-kyuu for the basic jobs, and 1-kyuu for the positions that suit me the best. If there are any technology companies out there (not in Tokyo) that would accept a gaijin with 3-kyuu to be their DBA, data analyst or AI systems engineer, then I'd love to know about them :D
Written by TreadingLight 351 days ago
 
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Forgive me, I am new to the JLPT process. Is this an annual/semi-annual test? Are you only able to find the applications in Japanese bookstores?
Written by Thomas 351 days ago
 
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The JLPT is held once a year in December, although starting next year they are going hold the higher levels (1 and 2) twice a year (in July and December).

If you live in Japan, the only way to get an application that I'm aware of is to go to a major bookstore. Just go to the counter and ask for it.

For Japanese learners living outside of Japan, I think registration can be done online.
Written by Nick 351 days ago
 
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Wow, I've been waiting 10 years for them to make the tests twice a year! At last!


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