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celephais 02-21-2010 03:48 AM

Kanji for JLPT 4
 
Does anyone know if the 80 kanji listed on http://www.kanjisite.com/html/start/...nt/4kcomp.html are all that are needed for level 4 of the JLPT? Is this list current? This is what I have started studying but I don't want to continue if this is not a current, correct list.
Thanks everyone!

MMM 02-21-2010 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by celephais (Post 801081)
Does anyone know if the 80 kanji listed on www.kanjisite.com are all that are needed for level 4 of the JLPT? Is this list current? This is what I have started studying but I don't want to continue if this is not a current, correct list.
Thanks everyone!

Just curious, why are you taking JLPT 4?

celephais 02-21-2010 04:11 AM

Well, isn't level 4 the first step in the JLPT series? I'm wanting to take it to see how well I've done at studying on my own for the past couple of years before I start on my bachelors in Japanese Language at the University of Utah.

MMM 02-21-2010 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by celephais (Post 801087)
Well, isn't level 4 the first step in the JLPT series? I'm wanting to take it to see how well I've done at studying on my own for the past couple of years before I start on my bachelors in Japanese Language at the University of Utah.

It's just there are cheaper ways to know that, as passing the JLPT 1 is the only test that you can put on a resume (though some would argue there is value to passing JLPT 2).

celephais 02-21-2010 04:24 AM

Well, I do want to be able to put it on my resume, that I eventually pass all 4 levels, as I plan to work as a translator after I finish my degree. I plan to singlehandedly eliminate Japanese Engrish! Lol! :D

MMM 02-21-2010 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by celephais (Post 801091)
Well, I do want to be able to put it on my resume, that I eventually pass all 4 levels, as I plan to work as a translator after I finish my degree. I plan to singlehandedly eliminate Japanese Engrish! Lol! :D

You don't need to pass all four levels, you just need to pass level 1.

celephais 02-21-2010 05:09 AM

I know I don't have to, but I want to! :)

RickOShay 02-21-2010 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by celephais (Post 801081)
Does anyone know if the 80 kanji listed on http://www.kanjisite.com/html/start/...nt/4kcomp.html are all that are needed for level 4 of the JLPT? Is this list current? This is what I have started studying but I don't want to continue if this is not a current, correct list.
Thanks everyone!

JLPT, starting from this year has 5 levels, and they are N1, N2, N3, N4, and N5.

I also would not bother taking any but the first two levels if I was you. Since it might take you a couple tries to pass level one. I know from experience, save your money, unless you just have money and time to piss away that is. :)

MMM 02-21-2010 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RickOShay (Post 801111)
JLPT, starting from this year has 5 levels, and they are N1, N2, N3, N4, and N5.

I also would not bother taking any but the first two levels if I was you. Since it might take you a couple tries to pass level one. I know from experience, save your money, unless you just have money and time to piss away that is. :)

I have to agree with this.

Passing 4 is like saying "I have the writing skills of a Japanese 1st grader!"

For a personal achievement, you can learn that without taking the test, and for a resume it is meaningless.

Nyororin 02-21-2010 08:36 AM

I`ll step in and say it may not be meaningless.
There are many university Japanese courses that recognize the JLPT for class placement. I don`t know about where the OP is planning to go, but there is a chance that it may translate into university course credits or into being placed in a higher class at the start.

We have to remember that they are wanting to take the test prior to university, and not for employment.


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