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JFT-Basic practice questions: 1,050
- Japanese questions with furigana, explained in English and Indonesian
- Listening: audio in preparation (synthetic voice, not the real test's)
- 3 free questions. No sign-up, no card
A1, A2.1 and A2.2 are only a guide for practice. Your real result is decided by the Japan Foundation's score. Explanations and hints are AI translations.
The questions and explanations for this exam are written in English.
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Each comes with an explanation and its source. Start with a few and see how it feels.
TRY ONE
Start with one question
The question is in Japanese, as in the test. Choose an answer to see the result and the explanation in English (AI translation).
毎朝、パンと卵を（ ）。
Bread and eggs are food, so the verb is 「食べます」 (eat).
Why each option is right or wrong
- Correct. 「食べます」 is used for food such as bread and eggs.
- Wrong. 「飲みます」 means "drink" and is for water, tea or milk.
- Wrong. 「読みます」 means "read" and is for books, newspapers and messages.
- Wrong. 「書きます」 means "write" and is for names or letters.
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Answer, understand it from the explanation, then lock it in with the notes. Your mistakes are linked to the notes, so you always know what to read again.
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Clear explanations
Right after you answer, you see the conclusion and the reason for each option — why it is right and why the others are wrong — so you can handle the same idea when it is worded differently. Each one links to its primary source.
Clear study notes
Only what the exam tests, organised into 10 sections. Tables make hard-to-remember numbers and processes easy to see.
Mistakes linked to the notes
From the explanation of a question you got wrong, jump straight to the section of the notes to read. On Premium, sections linked to your mistakes are marked inside the notes, so you can review just your weak spots.
HOW IT WORKS
How it works
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Answer one question at a time
Choose 10 random questions, an area, a difficulty level or a timed mock exam. If you are stuck, reveal up to three hints.
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Read the explanation and its source
Right after you answer, you see the conclusion, the reason for each option and links to the primary sources behind it.
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Re-solve what you got wrong
Wrong answers and questions answered with hints are recorded so you can review them together, with the matching section of the study notes.
SYLLABUS
Areas covered
Grouped by the 4 sections of the test.
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- Script and Vocabulary300 questions
- Conversation and Expression250 questions
- Reading comprehension250 questions
- Listening Comprehension250 questions
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GUIDE
About the JFT-Basic exam and how to study with examplat
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About the JFT-Basic
The JFT-Basic (Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese) is a computer-based test of the everyday Japanese you need to live and work in Japan. It is run by the Japan Foundation and is used as a Japanese-language test for the Specified Skilled Worker (i) status of residence. You book a date at a test centre in your country, and the test is held throughout the year.
The test has 4 sections: Script and Vocabulary, Conversation and Expression, Listening Comprehension, and Reading Comprehension, with about 50 questions in 60 minutes. Your result is a score and a level. The format and levels can change, so check the Japan Foundation's JFT-Basic website for the latest information before you book.
How the questions on examplat work
The questions are written in Japanese, as in the test, with furigana (small kana readings) over the kanji. You can turn furigana off when you are ready. The explanations and the three-step hints are in English and Indonesian. They are AI translations of explanations we wrote in Japanese.
Each question has a level guide: A1, A2.1 or A2.2. This is only a guide for practice. Your real result is decided by the score the Japan Foundation gives you in the test.
Listening
Listening questions are still in preparation. When they are ready, they will use synthetic (computer-generated) voices, which are different from the voices in the real test. Until then, examplat covers the other three sections: Script and Vocabulary, Conversation and Expression, and Reading Comprehension.
How to study with examplat
Start with the 3 free questions to see the level. Then practise one section at a time in short daily sessions on your phone. Wrong answers and questions you answered with hints are saved, so you can re-solve them and spend your time on your weakest section.
Who makes these questions
examplat is run by Sakakikaen Co., Ltd., a company in Japan. These are unofficial practice questions. We are not affiliated with the Japan Foundation, Prometric, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare or any organisation that runs the test, and all questions are written independently by Sakakikaen Co., Ltd.
These materials are not copies or reproductions of teaching materials or test questions from the Japan Foundation, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the National Chamber of Agriculture, Prometric or other organisations. We wrote them ourselves with reference to publicly available information. The test name is used only to show which test you are practising for.
FAQ
FAQ
Are these official JFT-Basic questions?
No. These are unofficial practice questions, not affiliated with the Japan Foundation, Prometric, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare or any body that runs the test. All questions are written independently by Sakakikaen Co., Ltd. They are not copies or reproductions of teaching materials or test questions; we wrote them with reference to publicly available information. The test name is used only to show which test you are practising for.
Can I try it for free?
Yes. 3 sample questions with explanations and the first section of the study notes are free with no sign-up.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in your browser, and you can add it to your home screen to use it like an app.
Can I cancel?
You can cancel any time from My Portal and keep access until the end of the period you paid for.
Who runs examplat?
Sakakikaen Co., Ltd., a company registered in Japan. Our company and legal information, including how to contact us, is linked in the footer of every page.
How do payments work?
Checkout is handled by Stripe, a payment provider used worldwide; your card number never reaches us. Prices for this exam are charged in US dollars, and nothing changes your plan without your action.
Do I need to read Japanese to use it?
The questions are in Japanese, as in the test, with furigana over the kanji. The explanations and hints are in English or Indonesian, so you can see why an answer is right even while the Japanese is still difficult.
Does it tell me my JFT-Basic level?
No. The A1, A2.1 and A2.2 marks are only a guide for practice. Your real result is decided by the score the Japan Foundation gives you in the test.
Is there listening practice?
Not yet. The listening audio is in preparation and will use synthetic voices, which are different from the voices in the real test. The other 3 sections are available now.
How do I pay? Does it renew automatically?
You can pay by card through Stripe on the web, and through Google Play in the Android app where it is available. A 30-day or 90-day pass does not renew automatically. A monthly subscription is also available and you can cancel it any time. Prices are in US dollars and depend on your country or region.
Start with 3 free JFT-Basic questions
examplat is an unofficial question bank. These are unofficial practice questions, not affiliated with the Japan Foundation, Prometric, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare or any body that runs the test; all questions are written independently by Sakakikaen Co., Ltd. They are not copies or reproductions of teaching materials or test questions, but our own writing based on publicly available information, and the test name is used only to show what you are practising for. It does not guarantee a pass.