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For Japanese language students who took the JLPT in December 2024, otsukare sama deshita! We’re proud that you took it and did your best. The JLPT results are available online around two months after the test day. The online test result announcement will be viewable for only a certain duration. With that, we thought we would give you a step-by-step guide on how to check your results for the JLPT.

Remember that due to traffic, there may be a delay in connection during the announcement date.

The physical result certificate will be delivered on a specific date for international residents in Japan. You can also issue a transcript, which will be immediately sent after the resulting certificate is received. Students who are in a hurry to get the transcript may apply for an express delivery request.

For more information and updates, kindly refer to the official JLPT website.

If you plan to take (or re-take) the JLPT, let’s study together! Coto Academy offers online JLPT Prep lectures and in-person JLPT Prep courses. Contact us at info@cotoacademy.com or visit our contact page for a free Japanese-level check and consultation.

How to Check Your JLPT Results Online on MYJLPT

3 Steps to check your JLPT result online

1. Head to the official website for MyJLPT

Depending on where you take the JLPT, you must select the appropriate country to be directed to the correct webpage. Putting your MyJLTP ID on the wrong landing page may not be possible.

2. Click on the Login button on MyJLPT Page.

Head to this page to go to the official page for MyJLPT. For test-takers, you should be able to log in to your MyJLPT account, which was created when you applied for the JLPT.

MyJLPT homepage — Click on the Login button on the homepage

2. Login with your JLPT ID

Click this link to be directed to the login page.

To retrieve your login credentials, click on the links or refer to your application.

3. Click on “Test Result and Certificate Issuance” to view your results

Your results for the JLPT will be available on this page. You may also apply for your certificate here. Looking at the results is pretty straightforward. A table will display your test level(s), registration number, result, and total score.

If you passed the test, the result will indicate “Passed”/

JLPT results page — View your results here

Things to Note:

If your test results are not displayed on the ‘Test Result and Certificate Issuance’ screen, note that they only display results for tests that are applied using your MyJLPT ID. Tests taken before 2012, overseas, or applied by mail will not display their results. If the test was applied with another MyJLPT ID or the group representative used to block registration, results will also not be displayed.

You can change the address you registered for the JLPT application within the specified period after the test. The period when changes can be made will be announced on the MyJLPT site.

If you move after this period, you must submit a notification of change of address to a post office.

Changes can be made on the ‘Check and Modify applicants’ information’ page. If you require a change after the time period ends, you must mail your updated information to the post office.

What is The Score Required to Pass the JLPT?

For JLPT N1 to N5, one can get scores between 0 and 180 points. Depending on your level, the passing scores also change accordingly.

JLPT Level	Passing marks (Total)
N5	80 out of 180
N4	90 points out of 180
N3	95 points out of 180
N2	90 points out of 180
N1	100 points out of 180

There are also score requirements for individual sections of the test.

For N5 and N4, the sectional passing mark for Listening is 19 points out of 60 points. The passing mark for Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) and Reading is 38 points out of 120 points.

For N3, N2, and N1, the sectional passing mark for Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar), Reading, and Listening is 19 out of 60 points for every section.

Should examinees not meet the required passing mark for any of the sections, they will be deemed to have failed the entire exam. They will also be unable to pass if they miss a test section. No score result will show for the completed test sections on the score report. For more information about the passing scores, click here.

About the JLPT 2025

The JLPT 2025 will be held in early July (first test) and early December (second test). The application period will be opened between March and April for the first test and August and September for the second test. More details will be announced next year on the MyJLPT website. Individual and Group applications must be completed within the application period as stated.

JLPT test sections — The JLPT Test Sections

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This will be a thorough guide on how to apply for the JLPT online. It’s almost that time of the year again when most of us are getting all ready to sign up for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, otherwise known as the JLPT. With varying difficulty levels from N5 to N1 (with N1 being the most difficult), it is relatively important to start deciding on which level to take on the test date before applying for the JLPT online. With that being said, let’s get on with some of the details related to the test!

Test Dates

First things first, let’s go through the dates on which the tests are being held so you can mark them down on the calendar. Throughout the span of one year, there are typically JLPT tests being held biannually. These tests are usually held once in July and once in December.

First JLPT Test in 2023: July 2, 2023
Second JLPT Test in 2023: December 3, 2023

Registration Dates for 2023 July JLPT

Registration through the MyJLPT page is not yet open for the July 2023 JLPT.

Registration Dates for 2023 December JLPT

Registration through the MyJLPT page is not yet open for the December 2023 JLPT.

Test Location

Moving on, let’s see the various locations in which you can take the JLPT. You have two option: take the test locally in Japan or in an educational institute overseas. For the full and comprehensive list of overseas institutes which conduct JLPT, head on down to the link over here to check if it is an approved institute.

As the location in which you take the JLPT varies, there may be different procedures, windows or deadlines of which you have to take note. However, the test date still remains to be the same. For more information on how you would go about applying for the JLPT online or otherwise, please click on any one of the links below:

1. Taking the Test in Japan
2. Taking the Test from an Overseas Educational Institute

Test Components

Looking at the test components, JLPT Test Levels N1 to N3 is composed of 3 Components: Reading (60 marks), Vocabulary (60 marks) as well as Listening (60 marks). As for JLPT Test Levels N4 to N5, there are 2 Components: Japanese Language Knowledge (120 marks) and Listening (60 marks).

If you are unsure of how to prepare for JLPT N2 or N3, click on the links and it will lead you to a guide we came up with some time back! Also, check out our Digital JLPT N3 Kanji book and our JLPT N2 Online Prep Course!

However, in order to pass, you need to meet 2 conditions:

Score at least 19 marks for any sections with 60 marks obtainable and 38 marks for sections with 120 marks obtainable.
Meet the overall passing grade for the test at each level. Here’s a list of the passing marks:

JLPT Level	Vocabulary/ Grammar）	Reading	Listening	Total Score
N1	19	19	19	100
N2	19	19	19	90
N3	19	19	19	95

JLPT Level	Vocabulary/ Grammar and Reading	Listening	Total Score
N4	38	19	90
N5	38	19	80

How to Apply & Application Window

Part 1: Setting up a MyJLPT Account to Apply for the JLPT Online

Step 1: Apply for a MyJLPT Account here

Step 2: Choose your Language

Step 3: Agree to the Terms and Conditions

How to apply for the JLPT online - Terms JLPT

Step 4: Fill up your Details and Confirm

Step 5: Confirm your Personal Information and check your Email Inbox for a Confirmation Email

Part 2: Registering for a Test Online with your MyJLPT Account

Once you have obtained the myjlpt id you will be asked to complete the online application from your myjlpt page. The website itself is more friendly to certain web browsers – and the site recommends that you use Microsoft edge.

Step 1: Log in to your My JLPT account

Step 2: Click on “Examination application

Step 3: Choose your application type

Step 4: Sign the agreement to the privacy policy

Step 5: Choose your level and fill in other details required

Step 6: Choose Payment type

If you are in Japan, you can pay the test fee through several payment methods: credit card, bank transfer or payment via the convenience store. Please confirm the available payment method for countries outside Japan. Generally, credit card is acceptable.

How to apply for the JLPT online - Payment

Step 7: Confirm your information

Final step: The application will be completed after confirmation of your information

Application Window

For local students, the application window can start anywhere from Mid-March (July Test) to Mid-August (December Test). As for overseas students, the application window can be anywhere from March to April (July Test) or August to September (December Test). Check your MyJLPT Account for more details and stay up to date on when you can apply.

Payment of Fees & Window for Payment to be Made

After completing your application, you must complete payment before your registration will be confirmed. Test Fees are approximately 5,500 Yen but may vary based on the location in which you decide to take the test.

If you are in Japan – the payment options for the JLPT range from online with a credit card to cash at a convenience store or post office. If you are outside of Japan – the payment method will depend on the test location.

From January 17, 2022, a separate fee of 110 yen will be required for a cash payment from Japan Post Bank ATM. For group applications, a fee of 110 yen will be required for each “payment number”.

The test payment window for December is early to late September.

After making payment, you will be set to receive a Test Voucher which you would need to bring into your test venue to confirm and verify your status as a participant of the JLPT you have signed up for. Ensure that this slip of paper is well-kept and not lost as it is very important.

If you sign up for the JLPT 2022 in December, you will likely receive your test voucher sometime in November.

With these, remember to bring in some form of identification together with your Test Voucher. With that, take the test and you’re all good to go.

Release of Results

After all that hard work, just sit back, relax and give yourself a well-deserved break. Until the time comes, enjoy yourself! But until when? Well, the release of results can vary based on whether you’ve taken the test locally or from an overseas educational institute but here are some dates you can stay on the lookout for!

Local July Test: Early September
Local December Test: Early February
Overseas July Test: Early October
Overseas December Test: Early March

Note: For Overseas Students, collect your Score Reports, and hopefully a Certificate of Proficiency, at your Local Host Institute. As for Local Students, the Score Reports and Certificates will be mailed to you directly based on the address associated with your MyJLPT Account.

If you have questions about our school or taking JLPT Prep lessons with us, don’t worry. Here’s a link to the FAQ site where you can check to see if it answers any queries you have. With that, we would like to wish you all the best and happy studying! 😀

When is the next JLPT and when can I sign up?

The next JLPT Examination is in: December 4, 2022

Registration is from: August 25 to September 15

Where do I apply?

To apply, you will need a MyJLPT account, which you can sign up for here. Once you have an account, you can sign in with your account and start to register.

When do the JLPT results come out?

Depending on when you take the test, the release of the results can differ. In general, you will get your results 2-3 months after the test. Here is when you should look out for your results depending on when you take the test!

Local July Test: Early September
Local December Test: Early February
Overseas July Test: Early October
Overseas December Test: Early March

I have a question about the JLPT that isn't addressed here. What do I do?

If you have any JLPT related inquiries, you can visit the JLPT FAQ site. Your answer should be there.

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The delivery system in Japan is well-known for its high efficiency and convenience. However, to prevent parcels from getting lost, stolen or damaged, they are usually returned to the post office when the receiver misses it. When this happens, a delivery notice will be posted on the door, the receiver will then use it to schedule a redelivery.

Delivery notice

the delivery notice is a piece of paper with tracking information of the undelivered parcel. It can either be issued from a private post service provider like SAGAWA or the National Japanese Post. The delivery notice is often written as ご不在連絡票(ごふざいれんらくひょう) on the piece of paper. Although the delivery notice from some private delivery companies may not include English, don’t worry, this article will guide you through the process of scheduling redelivery in Japan.

Methods to Schedule a Redelivery

１. Call the number in the 再配達連絡先(さいはいたつれんらくさき Redelivery Address) section.
You can call the number to reschedule the date and time to receive your delivery However, you may need to speak Japanese really well in order to do this. As a result, this method is not recommended.
2. Email the required information to the email address written on the delivery notice in Japanese.
Like the first method, unless your Japanese is strong, this method is not recommended to you.
3. Cathe ll 24/7 hotline for English inquiries.
This may be an easy solution, but be aware that a premium charge will be incurred in the call.
4. You may reschedule your delivery by submitting an online application.
This is mostly recommended as it is free of charge and will be easy if you follow the steps below.

Step 1:
Go to Japan Post’s redelivery Website and key in either of the 追跡番号（ついせきばんごう）（お問い合わせ番号(おといあわせばんごう)）or お知らせ番号 (おしらせばんごう)written on your delivery notice.  追跡番号（お問い合わせ番号）is the 11/13-digit tracking number and お知らせ番号 is the notice number 6 – 8 digits notice number. *You only need to key in either of them. Click 次へ進む(つぎへすすむ Proceed to Next) to go to the next step

Step 2:

Enter your ZIP code in the first”Please enter your ZIP Code “section.
Choose the date when you missed your parcel in the next section.  Take note that the “Delivery date” refers to the date when your parcel WAS delivered to you and you were not able to receive it.
Under “Please select Mail etc.” section, select the type of mail you are supposed to be received. If you don’t understand what the Japanese words mean, don’t worry, simply match with the number of the mail type of your parcel found on your delivery notice.
Under “please select Direction” select the delivery method you prefer. Here are the explanations of the different options
ご自宅等 (ごじたくなど) – redelivered to your home
ご近所様に配達(ごきんじょさまにはいたつ) – Redelivered to your neighbor
勤務先に配達(きんむさき　に　はいたつ) – Redelivered to where you work at
配達を担当している郵便局の窓口でお受け取り(はいたつをたんとうしているゆうびんきょくのまどぐちでおうけとり) – collect at the post office in charge
他の郵便局の窓口でお受け取り（ほかのゆうびんきょくのまどぐちでおうけとり) – collect at another post office
Click “次へ進む(つぎへすすむ Proceed to Next)” when you are done.

Step 3:

Choose the date and the time period you wish to receive your parcel.  “時間指定なし(じかんしていなし) means time period not specified.
Moving down, the “受け取り人様情報の入力(うけとりにんさまじょうほうのにゅうりょく) ” requires the details of the receiver. Under this section, key in the required information. “任意(にんい)” means that the information is optional and “必須(ひっす)” means that the information is required.
You will be directed to a confirmation page when you move on to the next step. Simply check that all information is entered correctly. Click 登録する(とうろくする Submit) to submit the application.
You may be complaining about the slightly troublesome redelivery procedures, but missing your parcel and get it redelivered is may better than losing it. Let’s appreciate the hardworking postmen in Japan!
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Even if your Japanese is very basic, knowing some Japanese for directions not only help you navigate, but also to get a chat with the locals.

One person that you can always rely on for direction is the local police officer. You can usually find them in the closest 交番こうばん, small local police station which are located all over Japan.

Let’s learn a key sentence to ask someone if a place you’d like to go to is nearby or not.

Sample sentence: このへんに、ATM（は）ありますか。(Is there an ATM around here?)

このへんに means ‘around here’. この is a Japanese demonstrative translating in «this», «these».

へん stands for area or vicinity.

に is a particle indicating location or direction.

あります means ‘to exist’ and is used to refer to inanimate objects – a building, a book, a concept etc.

Once again, we notice Japanese people tend to skip the topic marker は.

Sample dialogue:

Bob: すみません、このへんにATM （は）ありますか。(Excuse-me, is there an ATM around here?)

Sato: ええ、あそこにありますよ。(Yes, it’s over there.)

Bob: ありがとうございます。(Thank you very much.)

Sato: どういたしまして。(You’re welcome.)

Jim: すみません、このへんにスーパーありますか。(Excuse-me, is there a supermarket around here?)

Megumi: さあ、ちょっとわかりません。(Hmm, I’m not sure (if there is one).

Jim: じゃ、いいです。ありがとうございます。(That’s alright, thank you.)

The little word ちょっと has many meanings but in this context, ちょっと softens the verb わかりません, the negative form of わかります, ‘to understand’, ‘to know’.

Japanese people dislike saying ‘no’ and being too direct, so instead of saying they ‘don’t know’, they’ll prefer to say ‘they’re not sure’.

Sample Vocabulary:

駅えき – Station
バス停てい – Bus stop
駐車場ちゅうしゃじょう – Parking lot
コンビニ – Convenience store
インターネットカフェ – Internet Cafe
郵便局ゆうびんきょく – Post office
100円ショップ – 100 yen shop
薬屋くすりや – Drugstore
ええ – Yes
あそこ – Japanese demonstrative translating in ‘over there’, a place physically distant from both speaker and listener.
ありがとうございます – Polite ‘thank you’
どういたしまして – You’re welcome

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Did you know that until the Meiji era, the Japanese New Year calendar was similar to the Chinese calendar?

It was only until 1873 that the Japanese New Year changed for the Gregorian calendar, however, all the traditional customs were maintained.

Japanese usually visit temples and shrines to pray for the next good year

January is a great time to discover Japan! The Japanese New Year culture is also great occasion to learn many new Japanese words!

Common phrases in Japanes New Year

First of all, the Japanese New Year is called “shou gatsu”, “正月” which literally means “the principal month”.

The first day of January is called “gantan” 元旦 but… the morning of the first is called “ganjitsu” 元日! Be careful with the kanji as they are very similar.

On that day, all the nengajou – the New Year’s postcards, are delivered by Japan post office and family will share the delicious “osechi-ryouri”, the typical new year’s dishes.

In early January, it is custom to visit shrine with family or friend in order to pray for the next year. As it is the first visit of the year, it has the special name of “hatsumoude” and it is written with the kanji for “first time”: 初詣.

In fact, everything that you will do during January may have its special word composed with “hatsu”:

The first dream you will have in January is called “hatsu yume”: はつゆめ、初夢.
The sunrise on the 1st of January is called “hatsu hinode”: はつ　ひ　の　で、初日の出.
The first shipment of the year is called “hatsu ni”: はつに、初荷.

Simply saying… January is the season for the “first everything”!

This visit is often done during the first three days of the Japanese New Year, called “shougatsu sanganichi” and written with the following kanji: 正月三が日.

Another way to speak about the beginning of a year, is the word “nenshi”, composed of year and beginning: 年始.

Japanese people go greet family and friends at the beginning of a New Year and there is also a special word for it, composed of “nenshi” and the word for “salutations”, “aisatsu”: “nenshi no aisatsu” 年始の挨拶.

The Japanese New Year is the time for “otoshidama”, お年玉, a custom of giving money to children in small and decorated envelopes called “pochibukuro”.

The amount may vary from one family to another, but it shall always be the same if there is more than one child.

Mochi – A traditional dish in Japanese New Year time

Originally, the Japanese people were giving mochi and mandarin orange to those around them in order to spread happiness.

When your New Year’s vacation ends, you will resume your work and your first day back at the office is called… shigoto hajime, しごとはじめ、仕事始め!

But Japanese people do not dread coming back to work as in January they will organize the shinnen kai, 新年会: the New Year’s party!

Phrases to use after New Year celebrations

Learn some useful questions to start conversation with your colleagues and friends after the New Year celebrations:

どんな年末年始を過ごされましたか？
Donna nenmatsunenshi o sugosa remashita ka?
How did you spend the celebrations of the New Year?
初詣はどちらへ行かれましたか？
Hatsumoude wa dochira e nasaimashita ka?
Where did you do for the first visit of the shrine?
お正月休みはいかがでしたか？
Oshougatsu yasumi wa ikaga deshita ka?
How were your New Year’s vacation?
今年はどのような初夢を見られましたか？
What dream did you do for this year?
Kotoshi wa dono youna hatsuyume o mi raremashita ka?

How to Use: お先に失礼します! (Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu!)

Ended Work…?
Meaning of お先に失礼します(Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu)…
Replying to Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu…
Leaving for a Short Trip/Errand…

Ended Work…?

Finally you’re done with your tasks of the day. The clock is ticking the end of your shift. Among the lucky ones, you are working in a good company. You don’t have to clock in for some 残業 (overtime). Time for you to leave your desk and to get some rest. Be sure to say goodbye to your Japanese colleagues who might not be lucky as you are.

“Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu!
お先に失礼します。”

In a Japanese business environment, nothing matters more than salutations. Saying goodbye is a key to get along with everyone. True, you might feel very awkward at first, but you should never skip a polite goodbye.

Meaning of お先に失礼します(Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu)…

Try translating the expression in your mother tongue and you will end up confused. Yes, this is yet another Japanese phrase that loses all meaning if you dare to translate it literally. This is how Japanese workers say goodbye to others when they are leaving the office for the day. But more than saying goodbye, they apologize for leaving before their colleagues. A correct translation would be “excuse me for leaving before you”. From the Japanese culture’s perspective, it shows your care and recognition for others’ work.

For a long time, Japanese workers had to stay in the office until their superiors leave for the day. Times are changing, but the Japanese culture kept the idea that staying at work after your shift is good for the team. Hence the apology for leaving on time, while your colleagues are still working hard.

Osaki ni means “ahead”, “before”. 失礼 means rude or unpolite and the phrase 失礼しますcan be translated as “being rude / doing something rude” depending on the context. For example, when you enter a room you will knock and say 失礼します to apologize for the interruption. If you have to answer an important phone call during a meeting or dinner, you will excuse yourself with 失礼します. Be sure to remember this sentence if you are working in a Japanese company. With Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu, you apologize for going home before your coworkers and you acknowledge that they are still at work.

Replying to Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu…

Your colleague is leaving the office and said goodbye with a graceful Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu. Be a good sport and answer back with a cheerful Otsukaresama desu or Otsukaresama deshita. Yes, even if you have to put up with a late night at the office! As the latter expression means “good work”, be careful not to confuse it with Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu. Such a mistake might deeply offend your coworkers.

Leaving for a Short Trip/Errand…

You are leaving the office to run an errand or to go for lunch? In such cases, of course, you do not need to say お先に失礼します. Instead, you can say 行ってきます (Ittekimasu) or the more formal 行って参ります(Itte Orimasu). Whether you’d like to be precise as to where you are heading or not, one thing for sure is that you should always avoid sneaking out! For example, if you are going to the bank or the convenience store, you will say 銀行/コンビニ (Ginkou/Konbini) に行ってきます/行って参ります.

Those phrases mean “to leave” with the nuance of coming back later. Your coworkers answer back いってらっしゃい (Itterasshai) or the formal いってらっしゃいませ (Itterasshaimase). When you return, politely say ただいま帰りました (Tadaima Kaerimashita)・ま戻りました (Mamodorimashita) or the very formal 戻って参りました (Modotte Orimashita). They will reply お帰りなさい (Okaerinasai) or the formal お帰りなさいませ (Okaerinasaimase).

One advice essential to work with Japanese people would be to mimic the honorific language used by your colleagues in order to be in line with the suitable Japanese etiquette for your company. Remember, you are part of a team now!

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