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Key Facts: NAT-TEST 5Q Exam
NAT-TEST Level 5Q is the easiest of five levels and is approximately equivalent to JLPT N5 (Senmon Kyouiku Publishing).
The Japanese Language NAT-TEST is administered by Senmon Kyouiku Publishing Co., Ltd. (専門教育出版) in Tokyo.
NAT-TEST 5Q is scored out of 180 points: 120 for Language Knowledge and Reading combined, plus 60 for Listening.
The overall pass mark for NAT-TEST 5Q is 80 out of 180 points (Senmon Kyouiku Publishing).
NAT-TEST 5Q has sectional minimums of 38 points for Language Knowledge–Reading and 19 points for Listening.
The NAT-TEST 5Q exam takes about 90 minutes: 20 minutes vocabulary, 40 minutes grammar and reading, 30 minutes listening.
The NAT-TEST is held roughly six times per year, compared with the JLPT's two annual sittings.
NAT-TEST 5Q is a paper-based, fully multiple-choice exam whose structure follows the JLPT N5 format.
NAT-TEST 5Q vocabulary covers about 800 words and around 100 basic kanji at the beginner level.
NAT-TEST results are typically issued within about three weeks, and passing candidates receive a certificate.
NAT-TEST 5Q is the beginner level (JLPT N5 equivalent) of the Japanese Language NAT-TEST, a paper-based, all-MCQ exam scored out of 180 points (pass mark 80) across Vocabulary, Grammar–Reading, and Listening in about 90 minutes.
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1つぎの ことばの よみかたを えらんでください。 水 (Choose the correct reading for the word above.)
2つぎの ことばの よみかたを えらんでください。 学校 (Choose the correct reading for the word above.)
3つぎの ことばの よみかたを えらんでください。 先生 (Choose the correct reading for the word above.)
4つぎの ことばの よみかたを えらんでください。 日本 (Choose the correct reading for the word above.)
5つぎの ことばの よみかたを えらんでください。 大きい (Choose the correct reading for the word above.)
6つぎの ことばの よみかたを えらんでください。 食べます (Choose the correct reading for the word above.)
7つぎの ことばの かきかたを えらんでください。 やま (Choose the correct way to write the word above in kanji.)
8つぎの ことばの かきかたを えらんでください。 ひと (Choose the correct way to write the word above in kanji.)
9つぎの ことばの かきかたを えらんでください。 いく (Choose the correct way to write the word above in kanji.)
10（ ）に なにを いれますか。いちばん いい ものを えらんでください。 わたしは まいあさ コーヒーを （ ）。 (I drink coffee every morning. Choose the best word.)
About the NAT-TEST 5Q Exam
The Japanese Language NAT-TEST (日本語NAT-TEST) is administered by Senmon Kyouiku Publishing Co., Ltd. (専門教育出版) and assesses the Japanese ability of non-native learners across five levels, from 5Q (easiest) to 1Q (hardest). Level 5Q is the beginner level and is approximately equivalent to JLPT N5, calibrated to basic everyday Japanese. The exam composition and standards follow the JLPT, so 5Q closely mirrors the N5 format. It is a paper-based, all-multiple-choice test with three parts: Language Knowledge (Characters/Vocabulary), Language Knowledge (Grammar) and Reading, and Listening. Scoring totals 180 points — 120 for the combined Language Knowledge–Reading sections and 60 for Listening. To pass, a candidate must reach the overall pass mark of 80 points and also clear each section's minimum (38 for the Language Knowledge–Reading group and 19 for Listening). The NAT-TEST is offered about six times a year at authorized centers across many countries, with results typically issued within about three weeks.
Exam sponsor: Senmon Kyouiku Publishing Co., Ltd. (専門教育出版). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
About 90 minutes (Vocabulary 20 min, Grammar–Reading 40 min, Listening 30 min)
Passing Score
80/180 overall, with sectional minimums of 38 (Language Knowledge–Reading) and 19 (Listening)
Exam / Certification Fees
Varies by country and local test center; no single global fee. Confirm with your authorized registration office.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Vocabulary & Orthography (文字・語彙)
Kanji readings and writing, hiragana/katakana, and basic everyday vocabulary at the ~800-word, ~100-kanji N5 level tested in the 言語知識（文字・語彙）section.
Grammar (文法)
Particles (は, を, に, で, と, の, から, が), verb and adjective conjugation, counters, question words, and core N5 sentence patterns.
Reading Comprehension (読解)
Short passages, emails, and notices about everyday situations, with literal comprehension questions on time, place, people, and quantities.
Listening (聴解)
Short dialogues and monologues on daily topics; the 聴解 section worth 60 points, requiring you to catch who, what, when, where, and how much.
Preparing for the NAT-TEST 5Q Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80/180 overall, with sectional minimums of 38 (Language Knowledge–Reading) and 19 (Listening)
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: About 90 minutes (Vocabulary 20 min, Grammar–Reading 40 min, Listening 30 min)
- Exam / certification fees: Varies by country and local test center; no single global fee. Confirm with your authorized registration office. Official sources
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NAT-TEST 5Q: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What level is the NAT-TEST 5Q?
5Q is the easiest of the five NAT-TEST levels and is approximately equivalent to JLPT N5. It covers basic everyday Japanese — hiragana, katakana, about 100 basic kanji, roughly 800 vocabulary words, and core beginner grammar.
How is the NAT-TEST 5Q scored and what do I need to pass?
The test is scored out of 180 points: 120 for the combined Language Knowledge–Reading sections and 60 for Listening. To pass you must score at least 80 overall AND clear each section's minimum (38 for Language Knowledge–Reading, 19 for Listening). A high score in one section cannot make up for failing another.
How long is the NAT-TEST 5Q exam?
The 5Q exam runs about 90 minutes: 20 minutes for Language Knowledge (Characters/Vocabulary), 40 minutes for Language Knowledge (Grammar) and Reading, and 30 minutes for Listening.
Is the NAT-TEST the same as the JLPT?
No, but it is very similar. The NAT-TEST is run by Senmon Kyouiku Publishing and its question standards and structure follow the JLPT, so NAT-TEST 5Q is about the same difficulty as JLPT N5. A key difference is frequency: the NAT-TEST is held about six times a year, versus the JLPT's twice a year.
How often is the NAT-TEST held and how much does it cost?
The NAT-TEST is offered roughly six times a year at authorized test centers in many countries. There is no single global fee — the cost is set by each country and local test center, so check your local registration office for the exact amount and dates.
What sections are on the NAT-TEST 5Q?
Levels 3Q–5Q have three sections: Language Knowledge (Characters/Vocabulary), Language Knowledge (Grammar) plus Reading, and Listening. All questions are multiple choice, mirroring the JLPT N5 item types.