４級　　
　初歩的な文法、漢字(100字程）・語彙(800語程度）を習得し、簡単な会話ができ、平易な文、または短い文章が読み書きできる能力
　ハイスクールでのグレード12の日本語コースと近いレベル。漢字の内容ははこくご２年上あたりまでの範囲。

３級
　基本的な文法・漢字（300字程度）・語彙(1500語程度）を習得し、日常生活に役立つ会話ができ、簡単な文章が読み書きできる能力。
　漢字範囲では、こくご２年上下で役80％になる。

２級
　やや高度の文法・漢字（1000字程度）・語彙（6000語程度）を習得し、一般的なことがらについて、会話ができ、読み書きできる能力。
　漢字範囲では、国語６年下までに習う教育漢字範囲と同等。

１級
　高度の文法・漢字(2000字程度）・語彙(10,000語程度）を習得し、社会生活する上で必要な、総合的な日本語能力。
　漢字範囲で、中学校３年までに習う常用漢字2000字範囲。

Contents of the Test

Level 4
The examinee has mastered the basic elements of grammar, knows around 100 Kanji and 800 words, has the ability to engage in simple conversation and to 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.
Level 3
The examinee has mastered grammar to a limited level, know around 300 Kanji and 1,500 words, has the ability to take part in everyday conversation and to read and write simple sentences. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 300 hours and after completion of an elementary course.
Level 2
The examinee has mastered grammar to a relatively high level, knows around 1,000 Kanji and 6,000 words, 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 intermediate course.
Level 1
The examinee has mastered grammar to a high level, knows around 2,000 Kanji and 10,000 words, and has an integrated command of the language sufficient to life in Japanese society. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 900 hours.

Scouring Standard
The passing score for the test is 70% or higher for Level 1, and 60% or higher for the remaining levels. It may be adjusted downward.
Date of Test
First Sunday of December
Place
S.F.U Harbor centre
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