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Key Facts: Kochi Entrance Japanese Exam
50 min / 50 points
Length and maximum score of the Kochi kokugo paper (A-schedule academic test; Reiwa 9 cycle March 3-4, 2027)
Kochi Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection guidelines and Benesse
250 + 260 (roughly equal)
Academic test (250) and report card (260) treated roughly equally (hobo dōtō) in A-schedule selection, with statement of intent, interview, and, for some schools, a practical test
Kochi Prefectural Board of Education selection guidelines and Benesse
Mar 3-4, 2027
Reiwa 9 A-schedule academic test dates; results March 12, 2027; application window February 1-3, 2027
Benesse Kochi R9 entrance schedule (czemi.benesse.ne.jp) and Kochi selection guidelines
JPY 2,200
Entrance examination fee for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid with a Kochi prefectural revenue stamp; hardship exemptions available by prefectural ordinance
Kochi Prefectural Board of Education entrance selection guidelines
100
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The Kochi public high school entrance Japanese (kokugo) paper is a 50-minute, 50-point written exam held in the A-schedule academic test (March 3-4, 2027), covering kanji, vocabulary, grammar, expository reading, classical Japanese, and composition, set by the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education. This page offers 100 original English-language practice questions with explanations as a study aid.
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1What is the correct reading of the kanji 暖かい (as in 暖かい春の日)?
2Which reading is correct for the kanji 悲しい?
3What is the correct okurigana (送り仮名) for the verb meaning 'to think/consider', written with the kanji 考?
4The jukugo 感謝 (かんしゃ) most precisely means which of the following?
5Which word is the closest ANTONYM (反対語) of 勤勉 (きんべん)?
6The proverb 「犬も歩けば棒に当たる」 most nearly means which of the following?
7Which is the correct reading of 曇り (as in 曇り空)?
8Which pair correctly distinguishes the usage of 意外 (いがい) and 案外 (あんがい)?
9Which word is the closest synonym (類義語) of 簡潔 (かんけつ)?
10The proverb 「類は友を呼ぶ」 most nearly means:
About the Kochi Entrance Japanese Exam
The Kochi Public High School Entrance Selection Japanese (kokugo) paper is created by the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education. The single 50-minute, 50-point written paper, sat in the A-schedule academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 cycle: March 3-4, 2027), is a constructed-response exam in Japanese on the 2017 MEXT junior-high Course of Study, covering kanji and vocabulary, grammar, expository-text reading comprehension, classical Japanese, and composition. Admission treats the academic test (250) and the report card (260) roughly equally, together with the statement of intent, interview, and, for some schools, a practical test; there is no fixed pass mark. This page provides 100 original English-language practice questions with detailed explanations as a study adaptation — not an official translation, not a reproduction of the official paper, and not a format simulation.
Exam sponsor: Kochi Prefectural Board of Education (高知県教育委員会). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The real Kochi Japanese (kokugo) examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 50 points (250 total across five subjects: kokugo, social studies, mathematics, science, English), sat in the A-schedule academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 entrance cycle: examination March 3-4, 2027; results March 12, 2027). It is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese created by the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education on the 2017 (Heisei 29) MEXT junior-high Course of Study, typically with four big questions: a small-question set (kanji reading and writing, vocabulary, grammar, poetry, and newspaper-text questions), two expository-text (setsumei-bun) questions with about 60-80 character written answers, and a classical-Japanese (kobun) question using historical kana and verb-subject identification. Admission (A-schedule main selection) treats the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 260 points) roughly equally (hobo dōtō), together with the statement of intent (shigan riyūsho), an individual interview, and — for some schools — a practical test; some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. There is no fixed pass mark; selection is by ranking within each school's quota. This local bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation providing 100 original practice items.
Time Limit
50 minutes for the Japanese (kokugo) subject paper (Reiwa 9 / 2027 A-schedule academic test on March 3-4, 2027; results March 12, 2027)
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark; scored out of 50 points (250 total across 5 subjects). The A-schedule main selection treats the academic test (250) and the report card (260) roughly equally, combined with the statement of intent, interview, and, for some schools, a practical test; some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. Selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
Exam / Certification Fees
JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee (nyūgaku tesuryō) for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid with a Kochi prefectural revenue stamp; Kochi Commercial High School (administered by the Kochi City Board of Education) is paid in cash or postal money order. A prefectural ordinance provides non-collection and exemption for welfare-recipient and economic-hardship applicants.
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Official sources
- Kochi Prefectural Board of Education — Reiwa 8 Public High School Entrance Selection (令和8年度高知県公立高等学校入学者選抜)
- Kochi R8 Academic Test Problems and Model Answers (令和8年度学力検査問題)
- Benesse — Kochi Public High School Entrance Exam System and Tendencies (高知県公立高校受験 入試制度・出題傾向)
- MEXT Course of Study for Junior High School (2017 notification)
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Kanji and Vocabulary
Kanji readings and writing, okurigana, compound meaning, homophones, antonyms and synonyms, and proverb/idiom meaning.
Grammar
Parts of speech, particles, verb and adjective conjugation, bunsetsu division, sentence structure, and honorifics.
Reading Comprehension
Expository-text analysis — main claim, logical connectives, paragraph role, fact vs opinion, and extracting a specified phrase.
Classical Japanese
Historical kana vs modern, verb-subject identification, classical grammar, and classical vocabulary.
Composition and Rhetoric
Thesis and structure recognition, rubric-based evaluation, evidence selection, summary technique, and draft revision.
Preparing for the Kochi Entrance Japanese Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed pass mark; scored out of 50 points (250 total across 5 subjects). The A-schedule main selection treats the academic test (250) and the report card (260) roughly equally, combined with the statement of intent, interview, and, for some schools, a practical test; some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. Selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
- Assessment: The real Kochi Japanese (kokugo) examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 50 points (250 total across five subjects: kokugo, social studies, mathematics, science, English), sat in the A-schedule academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 entrance cycle: examination March 3-4, 2027; results March 12, 2027). It is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese created by the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education on the 2017 (Heisei 29) MEXT junior-high Course of Study, typically with four big questions: a small-question set (kanji reading and writing, vocabulary, grammar, poetry, and newspaper-text questions), two expository-text (setsumei-bun) questions with about 60-80 character written answers, and a classical-Japanese (kobun) question using historical kana and verb-subject identification. Admission (A-schedule main selection) treats the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 260 points) roughly equally (hobo dōtō), together with the statement of intent (shigan riyūsho), an individual interview, and — for some schools — a practical test; some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. There is no fixed pass mark; selection is by ranking within each school's quota. This local bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation providing 100 original practice items.
- Time limit: 50 minutes for the Japanese (kokugo) subject paper (Reiwa 9 / 2027 A-schedule academic test on March 3-4, 2027; results March 12, 2027)
- Exam / certification fees: JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee (nyūgaku tesuryō) for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid with a Kochi prefectural revenue stamp; Kochi Commercial High School (administered by the Kochi City Board of Education) is paid in cash or postal money order. A prefectural ordinance provides non-collection and exemption for welfare-recipient and economic-hardship applicants. Official sources
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Kochi Entrance Japanese: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the real Kochi Japanese (kokugo) entrance paper multiple-choice?
No. The Kochi academic test is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese — students write kanji, grammar answers, and 60-80 character expository-text responses by hand, not mark-sheet bubbles. This bank is an English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation, not official past problems or a reproduction of the official layout: real selection items are in Japanese, require written answers, and the official paper's exact item count is not published.
Are these questions official past exam problems?
No. Although the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education publishes the actual R8 examination problems and model answers, it does not publish them as a four-option multiple-choice set. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation covering topics from the 2017 MEXT junior-high Course of Study, covering kanji, vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, classical Japanese, and composition — not an official translation or format simulation.
How long is the kokugo paper and what is the maximum score?
The kokugo paper is a single 50-minute exam scored out of 50 points. The five academic-test subjects total 250 points and are combined with the 260-point report card in selection. In the Reiwa 9 (2027) cycle the A-schedule academic test is held on March 3-4, 2027, with results on March 12, 2027.
What text types appear on the Kochi kokugo paper?
The paper typically has four big questions: a small-question set (kanji reading and writing, vocabulary, grammar, poetry, and newspaper-text questions), two expository-text (setsumei-bun) questions with about 60-80 character written answers, and a classical-Japanese (kobun) question using historical kana and verb-subject identification.
How are the academic test and report card combined in Kochi's selection?
Kochi's A-schedule main selection treats the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 260 points) roughly equally (hobo dōtō), together with the statement of intent (shigan riyūsho), an individual interview, and — for some schools — a practical test. Some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. There is no fixed pass mark; selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
Does this bank preserve the Japanese text being tested?
Yes. Because Japanese IS the skill being tested, kanji, classical-Japanese terms, and grammar example sentences are kept in Japanese inside the questions and options, with explanations in English. The bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that helps learners prepare, not an official translation or a substitute for the official written paper.
What is the Reiwa 9 (2027) examination and results schedule?
For the Reiwa 9 (2027 entrance) cycle, the A-schedule application window is February 1-3, 2027, with a preference-change period February 8-10, 2027. The academic test is held March 3-4, 2027, and results are announced March 12, 2027. The JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee (JPY 950 part-time) is set out in the official Kochi selection guidelines, with exemptions for hardship cases.