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JFT-Basic Mini Mock Test

A free Japanese mini test for foreign nationals preparing for the Specified Skilled Worker visa. Check basic Japanese for daily life, workplace communication, city hall, hospital, notices, and working in Japan.

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JFT-Basic is a Japanese language test designed to measure whether foreign nationals who are mainly preparing to work in Japan can communicate in everyday life situations. It can also be used as Japanese language evidence for Specified Skilled Worker (i).

This page provides a free mini mock test created by Tommy’s Legal Service. It focuses on daily-life situations, workplace messages, short notices, and basic Japanese communication for JFT-Basic A2 preparation.

Important: This page is not an official JFT-Basic test. The questions are original practice questions created by Tommy’s Legal Service. This page is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Japan Foundation, the official JFT-Basic organizers, or Prometric.
Questions 16 questions
Time limit 15 minutes
Scoring Instant result on this page

This mini mock test focuses on Script and Vocabulary, Conversation and Expression, Reading Comprehension, and daily-life situations. Listening is not included in this first version.

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JFT-Basic focuses on Japanese communication needed for daily life and work in Japan.

JFT-Basic and JLPT N4

Item JFT-Basic JLPT N4
Main purpose Checks Japanese communication for daily life and work-related situations in Japan. A general Japanese language test that measures Japanese ability by levels.
Relation to SSW Can be used as Japanese language evidence for Specified Skilled Worker (i). JLPT N4 or higher may also be used as Japanese language evidence for SSW in some cases.
Test format CBT format. Usually conducted as a paper-based test.
Our mini mock test focus Daily-life situations, workplace messages, and short notices. Beginner vocabulary, grammar, and reading.
Note for August 2026 and later: JFT-Basic is scheduled to assess A1, A2.1, and A2.2 (A2) in addition to the current A2. Please always check the latest official information for score levels, assessment categories, and how results can be used.

JFT-Basic Mini Mock Test

Press “Start the test” to show the questions and start the countdown timer. Choose the most natural answer for each of the 16 questions.

Time limit: 15 minutes
The questions will not be shown until you press the start button. When time is up, your score will be calculated automatically.
Time left: 15:00

Script and Vocabulary

Q1. What does 「住所」 mean?
Q2. What is the closest meaning of 「欠勤」?
Q3. Choose the correct reading of 「在留カード」.
Q4. What does 「シフトを変更する」 mean?

Conversation and Expression

Q5. You will be a little late for work. Which expression is most natural?
Q6. At hospital reception, they ask you to show your health insurance card. Which reply is natural?
Q7. You want a bag at a shop. Which expression is most natural?
Q8. A company staff member says, “この書類を書いてください.” Which reply is natural?

Reading Comprehension

Reading 1: Notice from a company

明日は朝９時に会社に来てください。在留カードのコピーを持ってきてください。コピーがない人は、会社でコピーできます。

Q9. What time should you come to the company tomorrow?
Q10. What should you bring?

Reading 2: Notice at an apartment

ごみは月曜日と木曜日の朝８時までに出してください。夜に出さないでください。ビンとカンは水曜日です。

Q11. By what time should you put out the garbage?
Q12. On what day should bottles and cans be put out?

Daily-Life Situations

Q13. At city hall, you want to say that you moved. Which expression is most natural?
Q14. During an earthquake, a company staff member says, “外に出てください.” What should you do?
Q15. At work, someone says, “手袋をしてください.” What should you do?
Q16. You do not understand something on your salary slip. Who should you ask?

Your Result

You can also try the JLPT N4 mini mock test

You can also try our JLPT N4 mini mock test. N4 is useful if you want to check beginner vocabulary, grammar, and short reading passages.

Try the JLPT N4 Mini Mock Test

How to take the JLPT

We also explain how to apply for the JLPT, what to check before test day, how to confirm results, and how JLPT may relate to visa preparation in Japan.

Read the JLPT Guide

Preparing for Specified Skilled Worker?

JFT-Basic and JLPT N4 can be important Japanese language tests. However, the Specified Skilled Worker visa does not depend only on Japanese ability. Skills tests, employment contracts, accepting organization documents, support plans, and immigration documents may also be important.

If you are planning to work in Japan or apply for a Specified Skilled Worker visa, it is better to check the requirements early.

Book a Paid Visa Consultation

Office Information

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Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist: Daisuke Tominaga
102, THE HUB Yokohama Motomachi, 1-13-2 Ishikawa, Naka-ward, Yokohama-city, Kanagawa 231-0868, Japan
Phone: 045-550-5135
Email: mail@tommyslegal.com