JLPT N2
JLPT N2 practice test
32 questions in the question types of the real N2 paper. Choose an answer for each, then check them at the end for a score per part and a reason for every answer.
Answer key (opens the answers)
1 どうにゅう; 2 きちょう; 3 えんき; 4 けずる; 5 すなお; 6 発展; 7 希望; 8 寿命; 9 非; 10 感; 11 着々と; 12 影響; 13 納得; 14 初めて聞いた; 15 ほとんど変わらない; 16 でありながら; 17 に基づいて; 18 にしても; 19 をもって; 20 かぎりでは; 21 からには; 22 わけがない; 23 でさえ; 24 とは限らない; 25 としても; 26 だけ; 27 では; 28 来月から一部の商品が値上げされる; 29 今月末までに予約した場合; 30 失敗の原因が自分以外にあると考える人; 31 早く忘れようとしていた; 32 失敗は、原因を振り返ってこそ成長につながる
How this compares with the real N2 test
This practice test has 15 vocabulary questions, 12 grammar questions and 5 reading questions. It has no listening section and no time limit; most people finish in about 20 minutes. The questions were written for this page and are not past test questions.
| Section | Time |
|---|---|
| Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) and Reading | 105 min |
| Listening | 50 min |
| Total | 155 min |
| Scoring section | Score range | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) | 0 to 60 | 19 |
| Reading | 0 to 60 | 19 |
| Listening | 0 to 60 | 19 |
Source: jlpt.jp test sections and scoring pages, read 6 November 2026.
The real N2 paper mixes the same question types you answered above with a listening section. At N2 the real test puts vocabulary, grammar and reading into one 105-minute section, so pace matters as much as accuracy. To study what you missed, use the JLPT N2 study guide: it lists the grammar, the words and the reading practice for this level.
Practice N2 every day in the apps
All four apps are free, with one optional purchase to remove ads. Each link opens the app's page, where you can try it in the browser before installing.
- vocabularyMy Senpai CrosswordA Japanese crossword of JLPT words built from the N2 word list: each clue shows a word in kanji with its English meaning, every answer is a N2 word, typed in romaji.Play the N2 crossword
- readingYoMooJLPT-graded passages and real news with furigana, JLPT colors on every word and one-tap meanings.Read at N2 level
- speakingFluencyToolN2 sentences in sub-levels 16 to 20: a sentence plays, you repeat it, speech-to-text checks the words you said.Shadow N2 sentences
Frequently asked questions
Is this JLPT N2 practice test free?
Yes. All 32 questions, the scoring and the explanations are free, with no sign-up. Your answers are saved in your browser only, so you can stop and come back.
How is this different from the real JLPT N2?
The real test takes 155 minutes in 2 sections (Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) and Reading, 105 minutes; Listening, 50 minutes) and is scored out of 180. This practice test has 32 questions on vocabulary, grammar and reading in the same question types, with no listening section and no time limit. The questions were written for this page; they are not past test questions.
What score do I need to pass JLPT N2?
90 out of 180 overall, and at least the minimum in every scoring section (19 for Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar), 19 for Reading, 19 for Listening). This practice test reports the number of correct answers per part, not a scaled score, because the JLPT does not publish how raw answers convert to scaled points.
How many questions should I get right before taking N2?
There is no official conversion. As a rule of thumb, about 26 of 32 (80%) with no part far below the others suggests the written half of N2 is within reach. Listening is a third of the real score and has its own minimum, so practice it separately.
Where can I find official JLPT sample questions?
The JLPT publishes official sample questions and past-style workbooks for every level on jlpt.jp. Use them for a timed mock of the full test, including listening, a few weeks before your test date.