Like he said, it doesn’t prove proficiency in using the language in daily use. I’ve seen people pass N1 and can’t put sentences together. Which is amazing
Is it something that is really true?i have heard of this rumour but to me with the amount of knowledge the JLPT provide should give the learner at leats some basics to be fluent right?
@@styl3k1fry it really depends on the person. I have friends (Chinese) who have passed it, and they cannot speak fluently, others that can speak at N2 level. In my case (I’ve passed the N1), I live and work in Japan, with Japanese people only, and I have absolutely no problem communicating, even before passing the N1. However, I am fully aware that I still cannot speak using the same expressions as a native, and that my writing skills need to be polished, so I can assure you, having the N1 does not make you 100% fluent, but it does gives you those tools. The rest is up to the environment and daily practice? I guess.
Bro, you're a fucking LEGEND if you really scored perfect marks on the N1. Very good information in terms of strategizing and time management. As an N1 test taker, I salute you.
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Hi Amiel, thank you so much for having shared your tips with us, and congratulations on this important achievement!!! I have just passed the N5 test 😊 and planning on going on (or up) in Japanese language learning... So, it will be too much to ask you to share the Excel template that you used to track your progress, please??
Very cool study method. I'm studying Japanese as well, but I don't think I'll take JLPT though.. But I'll apply what you said to school tests and stuff. It's just pure genius.
It's funny the people implying that you don't need any Japanese knowledge to pass JLPT or if you can't speak the language well then you've wasted your time. Feels like they're trying to diminsh other people's achievements, and passing N1 is a big achievement. Speaking/writing are far, far harder than reading/listening, so "N1-level" speaking is a much higher barrier. As for me, JLPT is perfect because I don't care at all about speaking/writing. I'm learning Japanese for fun, no intention of moving to Japan or working for a Japanese company or marrying a Japanese person. My big goal is to understand and enjoy a full drama series without subtitles. Being able to hold a conversation would be cool but I'm not going to worry about it. And anyway, I've heard that over time with enough exposure, output comes naturally - curious to see if this works.
Thanks for this. I like how you didn't beat around the bush and got right to the point. The test is already coming up (trying for N1) but this will help me organize my plan for the remaining time.
This is great! You are incredibly smart. I passed this year but my score is too low, I really need to study harder! I have learned so much from your video, thank you! I only read 30 min everyday for 3 months and worked with the shinkanzen reading book, I am so lazy.
I didn't practice the test much at all, I just studied the language like normal. The only thing I needed to do was check to see if there were any uncommon grammar points tested on that I wouldn't see much in my regular study materials. I'd say anyone who can read a Japanese book comfortably without a dictionary and comprehend a news broadcast without subtitles will be able to pass no problem.
@injust90 I passed without needing to, although I had already been fluent for years before taking the test so maybe people who are more new would need more studying.
You said you passed N1 in 3 months but what I'm curious about is: 3 months from what level? Like were you a complete beginner with no knowledge or had you already gained around an N2 level? Or did you already know most of the material/concepts for N1 and spent those 3 months just studying for the test itself? Either way, thanks for such a useful breakdown! I feel like this can help anyone prepping for the JLPT regardless of level!
This is a very useful video if you want to pass JLPT, but were you be able to build an usable knowledge that you can use for communication, watching movies, reading and understanding books, you know, anything that does not have a connection to the test itself. I personally think that passing JLPT doesn't necessarily mean that you have built the language knowledge, or that you can speak Japanese in a higher proficiency, so I would be really interested in hearing your answer!Many people who are learning Japanese, or other languages think that a language exam or a proficiency test immediately gives them the power of understanding the language and using it like a native speaker, but I think it is a little different.
While true, if you have enough knowledge to ace N1, all you really need to do at this point is immerse for a bit and you’ll progress much faster than if you started at 0. I’ve seen evidence that people who couldn’t really communicate after passing N1 only needed around a year of immersion. Meanwhile starting from 0 would need 3-4 years minimum.
I agree with you, specially with the N1 which most of its content is not the regularly “spoken” Japanese. The use I am giving to my N1 test results is to finding a better job. If you don’t have it, they won’t even bother to go through your digital resume. However, I still have a long way to go because my writing skills need to be polished! 😅
Update: Hey! Recently I noticed that a lot of people are asking questions like "I'm in level X and I have Y months left to study, can I pass Z?" in the comments. I know I said I did N1 in 3 months, but I strongly recommend against that as I knew I was pushing my limits and was on the edge of burning out. Instead, I recommend responsibly assessing factors like your current knowledge levels, things you still need to learn, how much time you can study every day, and also how efficiently you study. Use the breakdown of the test items and the past papers as a guide. If you decide you will be taking the test, try making a study schedule that outlines what items you need to cover every week/day/etc. You are always welcome to use my template docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uJyzW7yNf2x8U3MGLgqpToTMOAaYANowt93W5004Tkw/edit#gid=0 (click Files-Copy to make a copy to your own drive and edit it). Good luck with your test! --------------------------------- Original comment: Hi guys! Thanks for the support! Since this video was made for test prep only, I didn’t feel the need to also cover topics like how to learn the language and how I use Japanese in real life. As many of you have already pointed out, language learning and language test prep are separate things. I also didn’t think it’s necessary to individually respond to paragraphs asking things like “Okay you passed N1 BUT CaN yOU UsE JApANeSe....” because it’s pretty self-explanatory if someone takes N1 they are going to want to do something with Japanese. Whether they take N1 for practical reasons like getting a job or just for fun are all equally legit reasons. I will leave those comments for open discussion as many people have shared many good points. That being said, I have started two new series! One is dedicated to individual question types on the JLPT N1 test and one is about learning languages in general. I see people are still confused about the effect of one’s native language and the length of exposure to a new language. It is particularly obvious as so many people are asking if I speak Chinese, Korean etc. The second series is meant to address some of those. I will also explain things like why some multilingual can say something in one language but not in another, and why some people can't necessarily put together sentences even after they have learned a language for years. Please check them out! N1 series: ua-cam.com/play/PL6XnpiEOZcxXvVs6MXANa01FgUlM0MY6R.html Language learning: ua-cam.com/play/PL6XnpiEOZcxXz_V7xjZ7nFE4KzPXN8U9G.html
@Am7 Thank you very much for explaining your goal oriented process! Since I will take N3 this July, I have two small requests: First, where can you find the number of questions per each subsection in the exam? The column E on your excel. Second, if it is not too much to ask, could you please share the excel file? It would be great if you could upload it to Google Sheets and share it making it public access.
@@danieljimenezpastor2925 Thanks for the fantastic requests - I should have shared them earlier. 1) You can find those with a quick search like "JLPT N3 Structure" or looking at any past paper. I did a quick google for you. This link has the number of questions for every level, scroll down to find N3 (: jlptbootcamp.com/2011/06/jlpt-time-time-management-for-the-test/ 2) Here is the link for the sheet! Feel free to copy and modify it: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uJyzW7yNf2x8U3MGLgqpToTMOAaYANowt93W5004Tkw/edit?usp=sharing
@@Am-tc8gf Thanks again for your quick answer, providing the requested info and sharing your excel file. Since you mentioned that 50% of your time was about drilling and practicing previous exams, where have you found so many tests for practicing? I just have the two official mock test books, another from Japan Times and a fourth from Ask books. Online mock tests? Test excerpts in other books? I'm still pretty amazed by your feat. Did you only spend 3 months studying, from a N5 level? How many hours did you put in total or each day? Nevertheless, truly outstanding!
@@danieljimenezpastor2925 1) I own a few official test books and found many past papers scattered over the internet. I do encourage people to look for them but unfortunately, I can't distribute them directly due to copyright issues :(. Again, a quick google search can get you somewhere! 2) To the best of my knowledge and tracking of my own progress, yes. As I mentioned in the video, I sit down with solely the test material for around 2hr/day. I use Quizlet and JLPT apps whenever I have a few minutes. I also try to immerse myself in the Japanese language (eg. music, youtube, video games, social media, broadcast, thinking in the language) outside that time too but the exact hours are hard to keep track of. Hope that answers your questions. Thanks again for your polite questions and good luck on your test!
Yeah, I've been doing the completely non-optimal method of just watching a ton of japanese anime, shows, and youtube, as well as reading books. I've read about 6 Japanese books over a few years and reread about half of them. The test is coming up next week and for the past 3 weeks I've been doing listening examples because the way they ask questions can be a bit hard to understand if you're not familiar with it. Looking at a video like this, I wonder if I've made a big mistake but I'm not too worried about just passing. I passed N2 with 150/180 with a similar kind of program, so I hope it'll work out okay. If I do pass, hopefully with a good score, I'll be glad to know and share that while it is just a test, you can do well if you mostly focus on the language itself. I do, however, really appreciate you putting out this comprehensive video on how to be as efficient as possible. Congratulations on a perfect score. It's damn impressive, regardless of what your opinion on what method is best.
Tbh, some people say that's the optimal method, just consuming a lot of native content. How did the exam go? Any recommendations for shows or books you used getting to N2? I've not done JLPT before but considering taking N2 next December. Currently N3-ish level and native materials are still a bit difficult but I'm persevering, hopefully I'll get good enough gradually with enough exposure.
Thank you, i'll come back here when I pass the N1 next July... I am at about N5 in Kanji knowledge, listening is probably N3 to N2 and reading is about N5 level. I believe I can give 4 to 8 hours a day to studying and I'll post the results here if I passed or not
I passed the N2 a few months ago and i can testify that it definitely doesn't reflect your ability. I'm also a good test taker and I used a lot of past tests (like the Try! books) to try to find common questions etc. During the test the language use part i guess about 60% of everything based on radical knowledge and thinking what they would probably test me on. reading was mainly finding the exact same passage back in the text, listening was easy for me as if you've watched enough UA-cam videos or anime in Japanese you automatically sense what emotion they try to convey which is often what the answer options reflect. i passed N2, got offered a part time teaching job, i can apply for japanese companies but i have never had a spoken conversation in Japanese.
The number of people in the comments thinking "I studied for the test for 3 months" means "I studied Japanese for 3 months and got to this level" is crazy
Would you be willing to share your Anki cards and Quizlet cards with us? That would be so helpful! Also, what apps did you use (besides quizlet and anki)
Awesome! Congratulations on passing with a perfect mark! My only question is where are you finding all the practice tests to practice every few days? When I was studying for the N4 I was only able to find like 2-3 full practice tests online and some that could be purchased were the same copies! I wanted to do practice tests more often but since I only had a few I spaced them out. I found that redoing the same test wasn't very helpful as I was just remembering what I put down before.... I guess that COULD help but only marginally I think. I don't mind paying but since I'm not in Japan I find some places to be way too expensive
There is an app that I recently found that has many functions, one are jlpt practice tests. It's called "Easy Japanese news". The icon is like a newspaper that has the word "TODAI" written in purple. I hope this helps you. Pd: I took the N3 this month and it was quite like these practice tests so I recommend it.
Thank you for your sharing. You are very analytical and amazing- did you mean you studied for 3 months from scratch? I’m planning my N1 but do you revise anything from N5-N2? Or everything you studied was N1 only? Would you mind sharing what your typical study day is like? Eg how much time spend on what and how many hours a day 🙏
苏象 Thank you for the comment and sorry for the late reply. I definitely did not study from scratch. I was able to read kana, had some basic knowledge of grammar ( ~N5 level) and had been passionate in ACG stuff for years. I did dive straightly to N1 though, without looking at any test materials from N5-N2. That being said, I believe the Sou Matome N1 books cover some N2-N3 stuff which is perfect for people like me. My daily study routine is listed @ 5:02 in this video if you want to check that out! Let me know if you have any other questions
Amiel thank you very much- i would like to replicate your routine completely if possible (learn from the best) - eg do you study Japanese first thing in the morning/quiet at night when you have the best concentration, or you just do it depending on when you’re free during the day? And do you have specific order of reading/doing tests/listening practice? Your achievement proved that you must be a good learner in general. Would be interested to see your journeys to learning something new from scratch and how you KO it! P.S do you have other social media where one can follow?
And if you just spend 2-3 hours for studies a day, how do you usually do your “spaced” repetition? Would highly appreciate more specific sharing on how you practise spaced repetition e.g. how many vocabulary do you memorize a day and when will you revisit the same sets of vocabulary learnt?
@@Am-tc8gf but isn't there questions of all japanese even in N1 test? Quit dumb question but I also imagine N5 N4 N3 N2 questions being in the N1 test, you're supposed to know everything in N1, not only N1 I guess. Moreover you passed it with perfect score, it seems impossible to me to get 100% of the questions right without having seen at least one time each JLPT point (so including N5 N4 N3 N2)
@@_capu Sure. Although i have not personally taken any other levels, I hear a lot that some vocab and grammar patterns appear in multiple levels, so you are absolutely right. I guess the thing you are missing is that the readily available n1 resources outline everything you are expected to know for n1. The lists would include things that were also tested in the lower levels IF they are still testable in n1. So there’s really no need to go through all the levels yourself or to know what’s exactly on the other tests. Another thing to keep in mind is that jlpt is scaled, so a perfect score does not mean that i necessarily knew everything and got 100% on the test - you just had to do relatively better than most people.
@@ashitayaranaikamo I study japanese for 1 year, (intensive times, everyday 6hours. For sure I learn japanese for beginners hiragana katakana, till N3 theory _a year_). then I took N3 test & pass it. Next year, (for 6months) I prepare for N2 by myself & have japanese class with native tutor (a week 4hours). But I failed. So last year, (desember 2020) 😭 I tried again& pass N2 ☺️ And now, I'm on process for N1 😭
@@hihuang5080 wow 6 hours a day 🤬 what is the rundown of that 6 hours? i can't do that 😂 and for what purpose that you want to pass N1? are you from korea?
@@ashitayaranaikamo 3hours in the morning, & 3 hours in evening. Take a rest 10minutes/hour. If haven't time, cz others activities, learn in early morning & late night 😅
There's something very bizarre about this. The actual test fields kanji far broader than the resources from the textbooks he mentioned. The reading speed required for the long reading section cannot be accrued in 3 months, at least not by an ordinary person even if theyre smart assuming he started japanese from scratch.
Daaaang- lovin' out my dreams 🤣🤣 I hope someday I can get a perfect score. But yo- the studying for me was rough the first time around so I dunno if I can do that again 😰
Thank you for the video! Awesome! The hardest part for me is the listening. What sources you think are the best ones? There are quite a few JLPT-related. I usually rely on podcasts, which are useful to learn Japanese in general, but not that good for the 聴解.
I didn't take the JLPT yet but I think songs and Japanese shows like interviews or anime would be very useful especially if you enjoy them. Some youtube channels might be useful too like if they talk in Japanese and there's subtitles maybe
May I ask where you got your sample tests from? I ordered the 公式問題集 and there is literally only ONE test in each book...! Not sure where to find other reliable sources. Much thanks.
Can you make another video on JLPT N1 for current year bcz I’m planning to prepare for it and has no idea about it also I had many questions regarding it as well like can I directly apply for N1 level, how can I prepare as a complete beginner to Japanese language etc etc
I struggle with the listening alot as the words just pass by and I don't understand them. Reading the script of the JLPT recordings make more sense to me. What would you recommend to really grasp what goes on in the Choukai?
Yeah if he is Chinese so basically he doesn’t have to study kanji. So I guess would be so much easier for him already T_T. The struggle here is to memorize kanji and the meaning in the word and how it to be read differently in each word ... I mean kanji is my worst part when coming to study Japanese
Full score ≠ Speak Fluently Not only Japanese, languaging is a life time study. So don't over aiming and put too much pressure. But I'm appreciate this guy effort 👍🏻👍🏻Well Done.
Heyy bro, i would like to say thanks so much you for this video. to day is jlpt pass announcement, and you know waht? I HAVE PASSED JLPT N1 in my FIRST ATTEMPT!!! with total score 167/180 i'm 18 years old btw. this is my first time take a jlpt test. I've never been take N5,N4, N3, N2 test before. Thanks so much!! I found this video 2 months a go, and also i just have a 2 months for learning. and i use your study method. It works so well!!! My details score : Language knowledge 60/60 Reading 47/60 Listening 60/60 And for the last time I want to say thank you very much!!!!!!!!! your study method is so good!!!! *Sorry for my bad english :)
May I ask which past JLPT exams resources that you use? I know there are a lot out there but haven't found anything structured/organized. So far I had to pick randomly from one resource to another.
How do you get jlpt past test papers ? I've heard there are no official past papers released. So if possible let me know where can I get practice papers.
May I asked if what method did you use in order for you to memorized the Kanji? 2nd, how long do you recognized that you already mastered all the Kanji?.. thanks
Those I believe are covered in more detail in this video, but in short, anki/quizlet for kanji. Recalling and testing are your best friends to self-assess. Taking practice tests and using flashcards can help you efficiently prepare for the test. For kanji and vocab in general, flashcards can also be helpful. Another thing that I used to do is whenever my brain is idling, I try to recall the Japanese (and their kanji) for everything I see around me, eg. chairs, trees, phones. If you also need to write Japanese in the future, practice writing a lot of kanji :)
@@Am-tc8gf Thank you so much for taking time to reply , I was just thinking if I will need to create manual flashcards? Or you just using the Anki itself?.. I am thinking about if I will make it manually but the tendency is it will takes a lot if time or is it better to use the app instead?..
Some existing flashcard sets on quizlet and anki apps are really good and maybe you could just use those. I know a lot of people who have more experience with anki (you can look up those videos) recommend making your own sets but surely it will take a lot of time. I personally used a combination of pre-made sets and customized sets for my exam
This is really interesting, speaking as someone who personally passed the N1 with a 180/180 too (albeit in July 2019). I was already pretty fluent though, so while I didn’t try out this approach, my advice to those who feel that it is too focused on test-taking is that you can always supplement it with other methods which suit your own needs and goals, e.g. writing down flash cards you don’t feel confident with by hand rather than relying on an app (proven to be better for long-term memory), focusing on example sentences rather than the vocabulary/grammar, as well as coming up with new examples yourself (cf. active recall) without referring to the material. P.S. I remember finding the app Bunpo really useful back then for Japanese grammar as it came with small tests; plus, it’s free, so there’s that :-)
I tried Bunpo after this comment and like it, only the first lessons are free now but I downloaded the cracked app off another site that has all the stuff unlocked, I think it's really useful
@@楊惠菱-s8b ok just for you and I guess maybe a few other people might be interested in it, I think i got it from oceanofapk.com also you can find most other language apps unlocked for free if you search the name with apk mod/crack, but you need to have the regular version uninstalled first, and by the way, this was for android, I'm not sure about iphone. so far they've never stopped working but if downloading some other cracked apps then they stop working after an update or is just the regular version, but for lingodeer, busuu, duolingo, memrise etc i've got the premium free versions and they've never stopped working since last year. my first choice is still anki though but bunpo I thought was a good addition because it's only grammar
I have no one to consult this with so if anyone has any advice please give me an advice. I am a senior high school student in japan. I am planning on submitting the test results to a college in japan for the entrance examinations. I barely passed the N1 with 105 points. (Passing score is 100) I passed it with the minimum effort i could😂so I was wondering if i should take it again for higher points or is it that when using it for jobs or school just passing it in itself is important??
Thanks for your sharing. I am learning Japanese by self-study, too. I plan to take a N1 test next year. It's a good way to refer. I also watch Japanese youtuber to learn Japanese, do you think it a good way to learn?
許珈均 Yes! I think anything that you like to watch whether it’s youtube channels, anime or drama can teach you something or they can at least make you motivated to study Japanese. Just make sure to also refer to material dedicated to JLPT. And good luck on your test!
your score is simply amazing and a big congratulation to u !!! Would u pls suggest where can I get JLPT past papers? and also would be grateful to have a detailed video on the passing of the reading section. Thank you.
It might be good to have somebody else for writing/speaking practice, but it's not necessary to actually know how to speak Japanese to pass the JLPT. Instead, you gotta be able to "decode" Japanese (which means mostly knowing word definitions/readings and having an idea of the general structure of Japanese sentences).
It seems you took a lot of practice JLPT N1. Where di you find them? I know the JLPT site has 1, but I'm trying to get at least 3-4 together. Even better if it gives you a score so I can tell if I passed or not. JLPTs from before 2010 I think would work for me. Thoughts?
Snehit Kamat Sorry for the late reply! According to others, I believe Sou Matome N1 books cover some essential lower level materials so I think you’ll be good sticking with N1 books.
Hey I put together my study outline and tried to fill it in as you did, but I find it hard how to do it on the text grammar. I have the 日本語総まとめ series. Would you recommend for text grammar only reading the sentence where the word is in? Or how would the chart for that look like?
Like he said, it doesn’t prove proficiency in using the language in daily use. I’ve seen people pass N1 and can’t put sentences together. Which is amazing
True
Is it something that is really true?i have heard of this rumour but to me with the amount of knowledge the JLPT provide should give the learner at leats some basics to be fluent right?
@@styl3k1fry it really depends on the person. I have friends (Chinese) who have passed it, and they cannot speak fluently, others that can speak at N2 level. In my case (I’ve passed the N1), I live and work in Japan, with Japanese people only, and I have absolutely no problem communicating, even before passing the N1. However, I am fully aware that I still cannot speak using the same expressions as a native, and that my writing skills need to be polished, so I can assure you, having the N1 does not make you 100% fluent, but it does gives you those tools. The rest is up to the environment and daily practice? I guess.
Most people who pass it can't speak actually. It's just means you're good at taking tests.
@@lastninjaitachi True. the test only evaluates reading and listening comprehension.
Me: learns hirgana and katakana
UA-cam: this is for you
UA-cam ty for thinking im a genius but... not so fast
little better here learning N3 😂
@@idfcs you are almost there (not really but closer) keep going! Or I'll catch you in some months 😁😁
@@LightGruvia ok， who to first score 180 at N1, who first come back here again 👻
@@idfcs deal!
hiragana is easier than katakana
Bro, you're a fucking LEGEND if you really scored perfect marks on the N1. Very good information in terms of strategizing and time management. As an N1 test taker, I salute you.
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Hi Amiel, thank you so much for having shared your tips with us, and congratulations on this important achievement!!!
I have just passed the N5 test 😊 and planning on going on (or up) in Japanese language learning... So, it will be too much to ask you to share the Excel template that you used to track your progress, please??
this is actually so useful! thank you, very logical and specific.
Very cool study method. I'm studying Japanese as well, but I don't think I'll take JLPT though..
But I'll apply what you said to school tests and stuff. It's just pure genius.
It's funny the people implying that you don't need any Japanese knowledge to pass JLPT or if you can't speak the language well then you've wasted your time. Feels like they're trying to diminsh other people's achievements, and passing N1 is a big achievement. Speaking/writing are far, far harder than reading/listening, so "N1-level" speaking is a much higher barrier.
As for me, JLPT is perfect because I don't care at all about speaking/writing. I'm learning Japanese for fun, no intention of moving to Japan or working for a Japanese company or marrying a Japanese person. My big goal is to understand and enjoy a full drama series without subtitles. Being able to hold a conversation would be cool but I'm not going to worry about it. And anyway, I've heard that over time with enough exposure, output comes naturally - curious to see if this works.
Thanks for this. I like how you didn't beat around the bush and got right to the point. The test is already coming up (trying for N1) but this will help me organize my plan for the remaining time.
I’m Japanese but you know about Japanese more than me hahaha
Ahahaha
It may be because immersion and studying involve different methods.
Wow. You really worked hard in your study. Thank you so much for sharing this. ☺️
Hai thank you very much for accepting my request... God Blessed you
I will probably take the N1/N2 end of this year. This definitely is the right way to study.
I'm Sabbir.
How do I get past year JLPT questions? or do you have any active links? If anyone knows please let me know?
Congratulations 😍
This breakdown method helps my adhd brain thank you
すごく気になってたので助かりました!
my japanese teacher gave me the same books you used for N1, I'm not so lost after all.
I'm Sabbir.
How do I get past year JLPT questions? or do you have any active links? If anyone knows please let me know?
awesome man! YOu are a beast!
This is great! You are incredibly smart. I passed this year but my score is too low, I really need to study harder! I have learned so much from your video, thank you! I only read 30 min everyday for 3 months and worked with the shinkanzen reading book, I am so lazy.
I'm Sabbir.
How do I get past year JLPT questions? or do you have any active links? If anyone knows please let me know?
I didn't practice the test much at all, I just studied the language like normal. The only thing I needed to do was check to see if there were any uncommon grammar points tested on that I wouldn't see much in my regular study materials. I'd say anyone who can read a Japanese book comfortably without a dictionary and comprehend a news broadcast without subtitles will be able to pass no problem.
I've heard from interviews that N1 contains words that are uncommonly used like courtroom grammar so you do have to be intentional in studying for it.
@injust90 I passed without needing to, although I had already been fluent for years before taking the test so maybe people who are more new would need more studying.
You said you passed N1 in 3 months but what I'm curious about is: 3 months from what level? Like were you a complete beginner with no knowledge or had you already gained around an N2 level? Or did you already know most of the material/concepts for N1 and spent those 3 months just studying for the test itself? Either way, thanks for such a useful breakdown! I feel like this can help anyone prepping for the JLPT regardless of level!
Well I'd award him if he learned 10k words in 3 months but I'm guessing he went from N2
ofc he went from n2 brother it is imposible to learn the whole language to this lvl in 3 months
@@IsanSamaaN1 doesn't really mean you're perfect at japanese. There are people who have only N3 and speak better than N1
@@ahabrawgaming1289 bruv, I know
I needed this omg thank youuuuu
This is a very useful video if you want to pass JLPT, but were you be able to build an usable knowledge that you can use for communication, watching movies, reading and understanding books, you know, anything that does not have a connection to the test itself. I personally think that passing JLPT doesn't necessarily mean that you have built the language knowledge, or that you can speak Japanese in a higher proficiency, so I would be really interested in hearing your answer!Many people who are learning Japanese, or other languages think that a language exam or a proficiency test immediately gives them the power of understanding the language and using it like a native speaker, but I think it is a little different.
I agree. Real life isn’t about choosing among multiple answers.
Actual skills have nothing do to with JLPT.
A chinese guy in my school passed N2 when he was studying N4, just because he knew the kanji in the test
While true, if you have enough knowledge to ace N1, all you really need to do at this point is immerse for a bit and you’ll progress much faster than if you started at 0.
I’ve seen evidence that people who couldn’t really communicate after passing N1 only needed around a year of immersion. Meanwhile starting from 0 would need 3-4 years minimum.
I agree with you, specially with the N1 which most of its content is not the regularly “spoken” Japanese. The use I am giving to my N1 test results is to finding a better job. If you don’t have it, they won’t even bother to go through your digital resume. However, I still have a long way to go because my writing skills need to be polished! 😅
You do know you will get job opportunities if you pass N1 right?!
eyy man great video! Been looking for a jlpt n1 question app for some time. Currently at N3, and hoping to get N1 by the end of this year!
omg this was so useful thank you so much!!
Really nice tips. I still working on to pass on N2 but it will be very useful anyways. Thank you so much bro!!
thank you so much for the video, it`s help a lot 😊
Update: Hey! Recently I noticed that a lot of people are asking questions like "I'm in level X and I have Y months left to study, can I pass Z?" in the comments. I know I said I did N1 in 3 months, but I strongly recommend against that as I knew I was pushing my limits and was on the edge of burning out.
Instead, I recommend responsibly assessing factors like your current knowledge levels, things you still need to learn, how much time you can study every day, and also how efficiently you study. Use the breakdown of the test items and the past papers as a guide. If you decide you will be taking the test, try making a study schedule that outlines what items you need to cover every week/day/etc. You are always welcome to use my template docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uJyzW7yNf2x8U3MGLgqpToTMOAaYANowt93W5004Tkw/edit#gid=0 (click Files-Copy to make a copy to your own drive and edit it). Good luck with your test!
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Original comment: Hi guys! Thanks for the support!
Since this video was made for test prep only, I didn’t feel the need to also cover topics like how to learn the language and how I use Japanese in real life. As many of you have already pointed out, language learning and language test prep are separate things.
I also didn’t think it’s necessary to individually respond to paragraphs asking things like “Okay you passed N1 BUT CaN yOU UsE JApANeSe....” because it’s pretty self-explanatory if someone takes N1 they are going to want to do something with Japanese. Whether they take N1 for practical reasons like getting a job or just for fun are all equally legit reasons. I will leave those comments for open discussion as many people have shared many good points.
That being said, I have started two new series! One is dedicated to individual question types on the JLPT N1 test and one is about learning languages in general.
I see people are still confused about the effect of one’s native language and the length of exposure to a new language. It is particularly obvious as so many people are asking if I speak Chinese, Korean etc. The second series is meant to address some of those. I will also explain things like why some multilingual can say something in one language but not in another, and why some people can't necessarily put together sentences even after they have learned a language for years. Please check them out!
N1 series:
ua-cam.com/play/PL6XnpiEOZcxXvVs6MXANa01FgUlM0MY6R.html
Language learning:
ua-cam.com/play/PL6XnpiEOZcxXz_V7xjZ7nFE4KzPXN8U9G.html
@Am7 Thank you very much for explaining your goal oriented process!
Since I will take N3 this July, I have two small requests:
First, where can you find the number of questions per each subsection in the exam? The column E on your excel.
Second, if it is not too much to ask, could you please share the excel file? It would be great if you could upload it to Google Sheets and share it making it public access.
@@danieljimenezpastor2925 Thanks for the fantastic requests - I should have shared them earlier.
1) You can find those with a quick search like "JLPT N3 Structure" or looking at any past paper. I did a quick google for you. This link has the number of questions for every level, scroll down to find N3 (: jlptbootcamp.com/2011/06/jlpt-time-time-management-for-the-test/
2) Here is the link for the sheet! Feel free to copy and modify it: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uJyzW7yNf2x8U3MGLgqpToTMOAaYANowt93W5004Tkw/edit?usp=sharing
@@Am-tc8gf Thanks again for your quick answer, providing the requested info and sharing your excel file.
Since you mentioned that 50% of your time was about drilling and practicing previous exams, where have you found so many tests for practicing? I just have the two official mock test books, another from Japan Times and a fourth from Ask books. Online mock tests? Test excerpts in other books?
I'm still pretty amazed by your feat. Did you only spend 3 months studying, from a N5 level? How many hours did you put in total or each day? Nevertheless, truly outstanding!
@@danieljimenezpastor2925 1) I own a few official test books and found many past papers scattered over the internet. I do encourage people to look for them but unfortunately, I can't distribute them directly due to copyright issues :(. Again, a quick google search can get you somewhere!
2) To the best of my knowledge and tracking of my own progress, yes. As I mentioned in the video, I sit down with solely the test material for around 2hr/day. I use Quizlet and JLPT apps whenever I have a few minutes. I also try to immerse myself in the Japanese language (eg. music, youtube, video games, social media, broadcast, thinking in the language) outside that time too but the exact hours are hard to keep track of.
Hope that answers your questions. Thanks again for your polite questions and good luck on your test!
@@Am-tc8gf thanks again for your kind answers! :)
Direct to content,no extra bullshit talk.
Nice video 👍
Can you share video series link?
Yeah, I've been doing the completely non-optimal method of just watching a ton of japanese anime, shows, and youtube, as well as reading books. I've read about 6 Japanese books over a few years and reread about half of them.
The test is coming up next week and for the past 3 weeks I've been doing listening examples because the way they ask questions can be a bit hard to understand if you're not familiar with it.
Looking at a video like this, I wonder if I've made a big mistake but I'm not too worried about just passing. I passed N2 with 150/180 with a similar kind of program, so I hope it'll work out okay.
If I do pass, hopefully with a good score, I'll be glad to know and share that while it is just a test, you can do well if you mostly focus on the language itself.
I do, however, really appreciate you putting out this comprehensive video on how to be as efficient as possible. Congratulations on a perfect score. It's damn impressive, regardless of what your opinion on what method is best.
Tbh, some people say that's the optimal method, just consuming a lot of native content. How did the exam go? Any recommendations for shows or books you used getting to N2? I've not done JLPT before but considering taking N2 next December. Currently N3-ish level and native materials are still a bit difficult but I'm persevering, hopefully I'll get good enough gradually with enough exposure.
Thank you for this video it'll be really helpful for me. I am still on N3 level but ig it's really helpful for my studies
Congratulations and thank you!
Im gonna use this plan to study other stuff too thanks!
How did you memorize 2000+ kanji and 2000+ vocabulary and syllabus. Please make a comprehensive video on that
Thank you, i'll come back here when I pass the N1 next July... I am at about N5 in Kanji knowledge, listening is probably N3 to N2 and reading is about N5 level. I believe I can give 4 to 8 hours a day to studying and I'll post the results here if I passed or not
Good luck!!!
@@hiow2298 Thank you
Please let me know which exam you will be taking next July. And the results too..... がんばれｗ
yep I'm curious abour your result now pls update us and good luck
Good luck.
I passed the N2 a few months ago and i can testify that it definitely doesn't reflect your ability. I'm also a good test taker and I used a lot of past tests (like the Try! books) to try to find common questions etc. During the test the language use part i guess about 60% of everything based on radical knowledge and thinking what they would probably test me on. reading was mainly finding the exact same passage back in the text, listening was easy for me as if you've watched enough UA-cam videos or anime in Japanese you automatically sense what emotion they try to convey which is often what the answer options reflect.
i passed N2, got offered a part time teaching job, i can apply for japanese companies but i have never had a spoken conversation in Japanese.
Thank you so much for this video👍
Woooow!!!! That’s amazinggtt
Thanks lot for sharing this valuable knowledge
are you using your real voice or a TTS I really cant tell
Subscribed mate !!
Thank you for your videos 💖💖💖
ありがとございます.got many tips😊
This is insane, i already struggles in my n4
The number of people in the comments thinking "I studied for the test for 3 months" means "I studied Japanese for 3 months and got to this level" is crazy
Would you be willing to share your Anki cards and Quizlet cards with us? That would be so helpful! Also, what apps did you use (besides quizlet and anki)
あなた天才じゃないか
化け物かな....天才すぎる
Awesome! Congratulations on passing with a perfect mark!
My only question is where are you finding all the practice tests to practice every few days? When I was studying for the N4 I was only able to find like 2-3 full practice tests online and some that could be purchased were the same copies! I wanted to do practice tests more often but since I only had a few I spaced them out. I found that redoing the same test wasn't very helpful as I was just remembering what I put down before.... I guess that COULD help but only marginally I think.
I don't mind paying but since I'm not in Japan I find some places to be way too expensive
There is an app that I recently found that has many functions, one are jlpt practice tests. It's called "Easy Japanese news". The icon is like a newspaper that has the word "TODAI" written in purple. I hope this helps you.
Pd: I took the N3 this month and it was quite like these practice tests so I recommend it.
Thank you for your sharing. You are very analytical and amazing- did you mean you studied for 3 months from scratch? I’m planning my N1 but do you revise anything from N5-N2? Or everything you studied was N1 only? Would you mind sharing what your typical study day is like? Eg how much time spend on what and how many hours a day 🙏
苏象 Thank you for the comment and sorry for the late reply. I definitely did not study from scratch. I was able to read kana, had some basic knowledge of grammar ( ~N5 level) and had been passionate in ACG stuff for years. I did dive straightly to N1 though, without looking at any test materials from N5-N2. That being said, I believe the Sou Matome N1 books cover some N2-N3 stuff which is perfect for people like me. My daily study routine is listed @ 5:02 in this video if you want to check that out! Let me know if you have any other questions
Amiel thank you very much- i would like to replicate your routine completely if possible (learn from the best) - eg do you study Japanese first thing in the morning/quiet at night when you have the best concentration, or you just do it depending on when you’re free during the day? And do you have specific order of reading/doing tests/listening practice?
Your achievement proved that you must be a good learner in general. Would be interested to see your journeys to learning something new from scratch and how you KO it! P.S do you have other social media where one can follow?
And if you just spend 2-3 hours for studies a day, how do you usually do your “spaced” repetition? Would highly appreciate more specific sharing on how you practise spaced repetition e.g. how many vocabulary do you memorize a day and when will you revisit the same sets of vocabulary learnt?
@@Am-tc8gf but isn't there questions of all japanese even in N1 test? Quit dumb question but I also imagine N5 N4 N3 N2 questions being in the N1 test, you're supposed to know everything in N1, not only N1 I guess. Moreover you passed it with perfect score, it seems impossible to me to get 100% of the questions right without having seen at least one time each JLPT point (so including N5 N4 N3 N2)
@@_capu Sure. Although i have not personally taken any other levels, I hear a lot that some vocab and grammar patterns appear in multiple levels, so you are absolutely right. I guess the thing you are missing is that the readily available n1 resources outline everything you are expected to know for n1. The lists would include things that were also tested in the lower levels IF they are still testable in n1. So there’s really no need to go through all the levels yourself or to know what’s exactly on the other tests. Another thing to keep in mind is that jlpt is scaled, so a perfect score does not mean that i necessarily knew everything and got 100% on the test - you just had to do relatively better than most people.
_☁️- Thank you very much!_
_🌸- I'm begginer and i do self-study, really thank you!_
3months of studying japanese and pass N1!! Wow
is he pure starting it from zero? I guess no
@@ashitayaranaikamo he literally only know konnichiwa and arigatou prior to starting learning it, and in 3 months he passed N1
@@aidahoe2946 what , I memorize hiragana and katakana took more than 1 week 😭
@@ashitayaranaikamo don’t believe something you saw on the internet
@@gerardofb2994 😂😂😂
Genius
Woow hope you can share more ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Perfect 💙
I start learn N1 a week ago kkk~ I'll take JLPT N1 this year ☺️ I use N1 マスタ 'books from chinese friends. I hope I can pass it
how's your history jlpt ?
@@ashitayaranaikamo I study japanese for 1 year, (intensive times, everyday 6hours. For sure I learn japanese for beginners hiragana katakana, till N3 theory _a year_). then I took N3 test & pass it. Next year, (for 6months) I prepare for N2 by myself & have japanese class with native tutor (a week 4hours). But I failed. So last year, (desember 2020) 😭 I tried again& pass N2 ☺️
And now, I'm on process for N1 😭
@@hihuang5080 wow 6 hours a day 🤬 what is the rundown of that 6 hours? i can't do that 😂 and for what purpose that you want to pass N1? are you from korea?
@@ashitayaranaikamo 3hours in the morning, & 3 hours in evening. Take a rest 10minutes/hour. If haven't time, cz others activities, learn in early morning & late night 😅
There's something very bizarre about this. The actual test fields kanji far broader than the resources from the textbooks he mentioned. The reading speed required for the long reading section cannot be accrued in 3 months, at least not by an ordinary person even if theyre smart assuming he started japanese from scratch.
If i could be clever just 170/180, i would feel so happy 😌
What’s your past jlpt experience?? How long you have studying Japanese ?
I'm Sabbir.
How do I get past year JLPT questions? or do you have any active links? If anyone knows please let me know?
Daaaang- lovin' out my dreams 🤣🤣 I hope someday I can get a perfect score. But yo- the studying for me was rough the first time around so I dunno if I can do that again 😰
Thank you for the video! Awesome!
The hardest part for me is the listening. What sources you think are the best ones? There are quite a few JLPT-related. I usually rely on podcasts, which are useful to learn Japanese in general, but not that good for the 聴解.
I didn't take the JLPT yet but I think songs and Japanese shows like interviews or anime would be very useful especially if you enjoy them. Some youtube channels might be useful too like if they talk in Japanese and there's subtitles maybe
May I ask where you got your sample tests from? I ordered the 公式問題集 and there is literally only ONE test in each book...! Not sure where to find other reliable sources. Much thanks.
I think I could get 90% without any study but no matter how much I studied I couldnt get 100%. I know I'd stuff up somewhere.
Very nice and useful information but music is disturbing in between...
N5 to perfect score N1 in 3 months with only some hours every day? I can't accept this XD
Can you make another video on JLPT N1 for current year bcz I’m planning to prepare for it and has no idea about it also I had many questions regarding it as well like can I directly apply for N1 level, how can I prepare as a complete beginner to Japanese language etc etc
The background music is too loud!!
just wow!
I'm Sabbir.
How do I get past year JLPT questions? or do you have any active links? If anyone knows please let me know?
There’s some Vietnamese sites with it
動画有難うございます！どのぐらいN1を勉強していましたか？。have a good day
I struggle with the listening alot as the words just pass by and I don't understand them. Reading the script of the JLPT recordings make more sense to me. What would you recommend to really grasp what goes on in the Choukai?
I guess you have some kind of asian background, korean or taiwan? still impressive for a perfect score I think
I guess so. For people who don’t use kanji in everyday use may be impossible to get perfect score.
Yeah if he is Chinese so basically he doesn’t have to study kanji. So I guess would be so much easier for him already T_T. The struggle here is to memorize kanji and the meaning in the word and how it to be read differently in each word ... I mean kanji is my worst part when coming to study Japanese
Full score ≠ Speak Fluently
Not only Japanese, languaging is a life time study. So don't over aiming and put too much pressure.
But I'm appreciate this guy effort 👍🏻👍🏻Well Done.
Heyy bro, i would like to say thanks so much you for this video. to day is jlpt pass announcement, and you know waht? I HAVE PASSED JLPT N1 in my FIRST ATTEMPT!!! with total score 167/180 i'm 18 years old btw. this is my first time take a jlpt test. I've never been take N5,N4, N3, N2 test before.
Thanks so much!!
I found this video 2 months a go, and also i just have a 2 months for learning. and i use your study method. It works so well!!!
My details score :
Language knowledge 60/60
Reading 47/60
Listening 60/60
And for the last time I want to say thank you very much!!!!!!!!! your study method is so good!!!!
*Sorry for my bad english :)
Omg how you practise listening
@@HoaLe-rk4ou Hey! 👋 I search for JLPT N1 listening mock test on internet and practice it every two days.
May I ask which past JLPT exams resources that you use? I know there are a lot out there but haven't found anything structured/organized. So far I had to pick randomly from one resource to another.
I'm Sabbir.
How do I get past year JLPT questions? or do you have any active links? If anyone knows please let me know?
How do you get jlpt past test papers ?
I've heard there are no official past papers released. So if possible let me know where can I get practice papers.
Is that your real voice or text-to-voice.
How long have you been studying japanese ?
May I asked if what method did you use in order for you to memorized the Kanji?
2nd, how long do you recognized that you already mastered all the Kanji?.. thanks
Those I believe are covered in more detail in this video, but in short, anki/quizlet for kanji. Recalling and testing are your best friends to self-assess. Taking practice tests and using flashcards can help you efficiently prepare for the test. For kanji and vocab in general, flashcards can also be helpful. Another thing that I used to do is whenever my brain is idling, I try to recall the Japanese (and their kanji) for everything I see around me, eg. chairs, trees, phones. If you also need to write Japanese in the future, practice writing a lot of kanji :)
@@Am-tc8gf Thank you so much for taking time to reply , I was just thinking if I will need to create manual flashcards? Or you just using the Anki itself?.. I am thinking about if I will make it manually but the tendency is it will takes a lot if time or is it better to use the app instead?..
Some existing flashcard sets on quizlet and anki apps are really good and maybe you could just use those. I know a lot of people who have more experience with anki (you can look up those videos) recommend making your own sets but surely it will take a lot of time. I personally used a combination of pre-made sets and customized sets for my exam
This is really interesting, speaking as someone who personally passed the N1 with a 180/180 too (albeit in July 2019).
I was already pretty fluent though, so while I didn’t try out this approach, my advice to those who feel that it is too focused on test-taking is that you can always supplement it with other methods which suit your own needs and goals, e.g. writing down flash cards you don’t feel confident with by hand rather than relying on an app (proven to be better for long-term memory), focusing on example sentences rather than the vocabulary/grammar, as well as coming up with new examples yourself (cf. active recall) without referring to the material.
P.S. I remember finding the app Bunpo really useful back then for Japanese grammar as it came with small tests; plus, it’s free, so there’s that :-)
I tried Bunpo after this comment and like it, only the first lessons are free now but I downloaded the cracked app off another site that has all the stuff unlocked, I think it's really useful
@@absmith4639 can you pls tell me where to download free ver? I need to study for N4
@@楊惠菱-s8b ok just for you and I guess maybe a few other people might be interested in it, I think i got it from oceanofapk.com also you can find most other language apps unlocked for free if you search the name with apk mod/crack, but you need to have the regular version uninstalled first, and by the way, this was for android, I'm not sure about iphone. so far they've never stopped working but if downloading some other cracked apps then they stop working after an update or is just the regular version, but for lingodeer, busuu, duolingo, memrise etc i've got the premium free versions and they've never stopped working since last year. my first choice is still anki though but bunpo I thought was a good addition because it's only grammar
I have no one to consult this with so if anyone has any advice please give me an advice. I am a senior high school student in japan. I am planning on submitting the test results to a college in japan for the entrance examinations. I barely passed the N1 with 105 points. (Passing score is 100) I passed it with the minimum effort i could😂so I was wondering if i should take it again for higher points or is it that when using it for jobs or school just passing it in itself is important??
Can you share the Anki/ quizzlet deck? In particolary for the writing the hiragana of a kanji thanks?
The video is really good!!! But please remove the music or make it less noisy :(
Thanks for your sharing. I am learning Japanese by self-study, too. I plan to take a N1 test next year. It's a good way to refer. I also watch Japanese youtuber to learn Japanese, do you think it a good way to learn?
許珈均 Yes! I think anything that you like to watch whether it’s youtube channels, anime or drama can teach you something or they can at least make you motivated to study Japanese. Just make sure to also refer to material dedicated to JLPT. And good luck on your test!
@@Am-tc8gf Thank you!!
where did you get the pdf for the book series?
your score is simply amazing and a big congratulation to u !!!
Would u pls suggest where can I get JLPT past papers? and also would be grateful to have a detailed video on the passing of the reading section. Thank you.
hey! Im also a beginner and kinda know kana. I have exam in July but mostly all N1 books are in japanese. what do i do? Pls help:(
Given links only provide 1 sample test u have any othersources to get the sample test questions?
I am gonna write my N5 exam this July but for future studies is coaching necessary in a language institute till now I was in Inlingua ?
It might be good to have somebody else for writing/speaking practice, but it's not necessary to actually know how to speak Japanese to pass the JLPT. Instead, you gotta be able to "decode" Japanese (which means mostly knowing word definitions/readings and having an idea of the general structure of Japanese sentences).
It seems you took a lot of practice JLPT N1. Where di you find them? I know the JLPT site has 1, but I'm trying to get at least 3-4 together. Even better if it gives you a score so I can tell if I passed or not. JLPTs from before 2010 I think would work for me. Thoughts?
If you search on Google, you can find past exam questions, last year I found like 20 past exams for N3.
Congrats....My Question: What to study before 1 month of JLPT ? revision notes or question paper or something else...?
How long did you take to study?
How to improve my listening it's so hard to understand the pattern hayai choukai
About Sou Matome, if I am aiming directly for N1 do I just use the N1 books? Or should I do other N's also?
Snehit Kamat Sorry for the late reply! According to others, I believe Sou Matome N1 books cover some essential lower level materials so I think you’ll be good sticking with N1 books.
That being said, if you have extra time and money, or need extra practice, it’s also a great idea to check out N2-N3 material!
@@Am-tc8gf Thankyou very much
@@Am-tc8gf do you regret it now?
From where can we get all the past question papers ?
Im surprised not to see the book Genki in his list
From where did you start to prepare for jlpt n1 level??
What books do you recommend for jlpt n1 exams
Hey I put together my study outline and tried to fill it in as you did, but I find it hard how to do it on the text grammar. I have the 日本語総まとめ series. Would you recommend for text grammar only reading the sentence where the word is in? Or how would the chart for that look like?
Do you need to go to Japan to take JLPT 5-1?
Did you have your own headphone or you have to listen from a speaker when you did the listening part in JLPT?
During the actual test? We had a speaker but my test site was a local uni so the speaker was pretty loud and clear.
@@Am-tc8gf thanks for your information !
Where do you find the complete practice tests?
What were the name of the books that you used?
Bruh, he literally says it in the video.
hi! recently i’m struggling on reading parts. Can you make a video about it?
Hi! Request received. I will start posting videos on each question type probably starting next week!