JLPT N3
JLPT N3 practice test
32 questions in the question types of the real N3 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 ふくざつ; 2 げんいん; 3 まもる; 4 けいけん; 5 あさい; 6 確認; 7 成長; 8 別れた; 9 予定; 10 ぎりぎり; 11 慣れて; 12 はっきり; 13 取りかえて; 14 あの 二人は とても 似て いる; 15 会議は 後の 日に 変わった; 16 わりに; 17 おかげで; 18 と; 19 あいだ; 20 ほど; 21 のに; 22 そうだ; 23 こと; 24 たのまれて; 25 とたん; 26 ときに; 27 話せる; 28 入口の 横の ポストに 入れる; 29 6日以降に カウンターで 返す; 30 急に 止まった 人に ぶつかりそうに なった; 31 歩く ときは 歩く ことに 集中する こと; 32 歩きながら スマートフォンを 使うのは やめた ほうが いい
How this compares with the real N3 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) | 30 min |
| Language Knowledge (Grammar) and Reading | 70 min |
| Listening | 40 min |
| Total | 140 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 N3 paper mixes the same question types you answered above with a listening section. Part 1 here matches "Language Knowledge (Vocabulary)", and Parts 2 and 3 match "Language Knowledge (Grammar) and Reading". To study what you missed, use the JLPT N3 study guide: it lists the grammar, the words and the reading practice for this level.
Practice N3 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 N3 word list: each clue shows a word in kanji with its English meaning, every answer is a N3 word, typed in romaji.Play the N3 crossword
- readingYoMooJLPT-graded passages and real news with furigana, JLPT colors on every word and one-tap meanings.Read at N3 level
- speakingFluencyToolN3 sentences in sub-levels 11 to 15: a sentence plays, you repeat it, speech-to-text checks the words you said.Shadow N3 sentences
Frequently asked questions
Is this JLPT N3 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 N3?
The real test takes 140 minutes in 3 sections (Language Knowledge (Vocabulary), 30 minutes; Language Knowledge (Grammar) and Reading, 70 minutes; Listening, 40 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 N3?
95 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 N3?
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 N3 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.