Prepare with official sample questions and original exercises on nuance.
The idea
N1 combines language knowledge and reading in 110 minutes, followed by about 55 minutes of listening. Passing requires 100/180 overall and at least 19/60 in each scoring section: language knowledge, reading and listening. Consult the official site for current arrangements and samples. 踏まえて takes a condition into account; 一方で contrasts developments; からといって rejects an unwarranted conclusion.
| Test section | Time |
|---|---|
| 言語知識・読解 | 110分 |
| 聴解 | 約55分 |
Examples
- 計画は予算の制約を踏まえて、見直す必要があります。The plan must be revised considering budget constraints.
- 結果だけでなく、過程も評価すべきです。We should evaluate the process as well as the result.
- 資料には、この説を支持する根拠がほとんどありません。The documents provide little evidence for this theory.
- 便利になった一方で、新たな問題も生じています。Things are more convenient, but new problems have arisen.
- 担当者は変更の理由を説明しませんでした。The person in charge did not explain the reason for the change.
- 意見が異なるからといって、対話をやめるべきではありません。We should not stop talking just because opinions differ.
Read-aloud uses a synthetic Japanese voice available on your device. Voice quality and availability vary; it does not assess your pronunciation.
No Japanese device voice is available. You can still read the text and use the linked listening resources.
Watch out
Speaking and writing are not tested directly, and no official vocabulary or kanji list is published. A high total cannot compensate for a section below its minimum.
Try it yourself
予算の制約を__、計画を見直します。(踏まえて/めぐって/除いて)
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踏まえて
踏まえて means considering budget constraints when revising the plan.
便利になった__、新たな問題も生じています。(一方で/ために/まま)
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一方で
一方で contrasts increased convenience with new problems.
意見が異なる__、対話をやめるべきではありません。(からといって/おかげで/とおりに)
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からといって
からといって means differing opinions alone do not justify ending dialogue.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
予算の制約を__、計画を見直します。(踏まえて/めぐって/除いて)
便利になった__、新たな問題も生じています。(一方で/ために/まま)
意見が異なる__、対話をやめるべきではありません。(からといって/おかげで/とおりに)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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