JLPT N3 Mock Test｜Free Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading & Listening Practice

JLPT N3 Mock Test

This 14-question mini mock test is for foreign nationals preparing to work, change jobs, or apply for status of residence in Japan. It includes vocabulary, grammar, reading, workplace Japanese, and listening practice.

14 questions 10 minutes Listening included Not an official exam

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About this mini mock test

This page helps you check JLPT N3-level Japanese in a short mini mock test.

Important: This mini mock test was created independently by Tommy’s Legal Service for learning support and self-check purposes. It is not an official JLPT exam. It does not guarantee success in the JLPT or approval of a visa application.

JLPT N3 is useful for people who have finished N4-level basics and want to check intermediate Japanese before moving toward N2. It is also related to workplace messages, reports, consultation, simple explanations, city office procedures, interview schedule changes, and short notices in Japan.

What level is JLPT N3?

JLPT N3 is a bridge level between N1/N2 and N4/N5. It is generally described as the ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations to a certain degree.

Reading You need to understand specific written information on everyday topics and grasp the main points of short passages.

Listening N3-level listening includes slightly longer messages, such as shift changes, city office notices, interview changes, and workplace reports.

Before applications Passing a Japanese test alone does not decide a visa application. Your background, employer, job duties, and documents must also be reviewed.

What you can check

Vocabulary

Grammar

Short reading

Workplace messages

Reports and consultation

Listening practice

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Start the JLPT N3 mini mock test

You have 10 minutes. Press “Start test” to display the questions and start the timer.

About the listening questions: The final part includes Japanese listening questions. Listen to the audio and choose the best answer. You may play each audio file more than once if necessary. These listening questions are original practice questions created by Tommy’s Legal Service and are not official JLPT questions.

Time left: 10:00 14 questions / 10 minutes

Question 1: Choose the best word for the blank.
申請書は、明日までに入管へ（　）してください。

相談提出変更出発

Correct answer: 提出. “申請書を提出する” means “to submit an application form.”

Question 2: What does “勤務先に確認してください” mean?

Please change your employer Please take a day off from work Please ask your employer and confirm the details Please do not go to your workplace

Correct answer: Please ask your employer and confirm the details. “確認する” means to check or confirm.

Question 3: Choose the best expression for the blank.
住所が変わった（　）、市役所で手続きをしてください。

場合ところためまで

Correct answer: 場合. “住所が変わった場合” means “if your address changes.”

Question 4: Choose the best expression for the blank.
日本語を上達させる（　）、毎日少しずつ勉強しています。

ことによりところでために

Correct answer: ために. “〜ために” shows purpose.

Question 5: Read the company message and choose the correct meaning.
「明日のシフトは、開始時間が9時から10時に変更になりました。」

Tomorrow is a day off Work will start at 10:00 tomorrow Work will finish by 9:00 tomorrow You must go at both 9:00 and 10:00

Correct answer: Work will start at 10:00 tomorrow. The start time changed from 9:00 to 10:00.

Question 6: Choose the correct meaning.
「在留期限の前に、更新申請をする必要があります。」

You can apply anytime after the period of stay expires You should apply after the period of stay expires You need to apply before the period of stay expires A renewal application is not necessary

Correct answer: You need to apply before the period of stay expires. “前に” is the key phrase.

Question 7: Which report to your supervisor sounds most natural?

作業中に機械から変な音がしましたので、確認をお願いします。機械が音です。お願いします。音がしました。私は帰ります。機械は音を食べました。

Correct answer: 作業中に機械から変な音がしましたので、確認をお願いします。It clearly reports the situation and asks for confirmation.

Question 8: Immigration asks you to submit additional documents. What should you do?

Do nothing Delete the message Think about it after the deadline Check the details and deadline, and prepare the required documents

Correct answer: Check the details and deadline, and prepare the required documents. Deadline control is important.

Question 9: Read the message and choose the correct statement.
「面接は金曜日の午後3時に変更されました。場所は前回と同じです。」

The interview was canceled The interview will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday The interview location also changed The interview is at 3:00 a.m. today

Correct answer: The interview will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The location is the same as before.

Question 10: Which statement is correct?

If you pass a Japanese test, your visa is always approved The employer and job duties are not checked in visa applications Test results, applicant background, employer, and documents are all reviewed You do not need to care about your period of stay

Correct answer: Test results, applicant background, employer, and documents are all reviewed. Visa applications require a comprehensive review.

Question 11: Listen to the audio. Which statement matches the audio?

The speaker is asking whether the person can work on Tuesday and take Wednesday off instead. The speaker is asking the person to work on both Tuesday and Thursday. The speaker says the working hours will change from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. The speaker says the person can reply by next week.

Correct answer: The speaker is asking whether the person can work on Tuesday and take Wednesday off instead. The audio says that new staff training will be held on Wednesday, so the speaker asks whether the shift can be changed.

Question 12: Listen to the audio. Which statement about address change procedures is correct?

The procedure must be completed within 14 days from the date of moving. Address change procedures are only necessary when renewing the period of stay. It is not a problem if the address on the residence card is different from the actual address. You should not call the city office even if you do not know the required documents.

Correct answer: The procedure must be completed within 14 days from the date of moving. The audio says that if the address on the residence card and the actual address are different, the address change procedure should be completed promptly.

Question 13: Listen to the audio. What time does the company want to change the interview to?

2:00 p.m. on the same day 10:00 a.m. on the same day 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday Online instead of near Yokohama Station

Correct answer: 2:00 p.m. on the same day. The audio says that the interview scheduled for 10:00 a.m. next Monday should be changed to 2:00 p.m. on the same day.

Question 14: Listen to the audio. What problem was found in the application documents?

Some addresses and phone numbers were still old information. No inquiry emails had arrived. All application documents had already been submitted. Confirmation with the applicant had already been completed.

Correct answer: Some addresses and phone numbers were still old information. The audio says that some addresses and phone numbers were still old, so they will be checked with the applicant the next morning.

About the audio used on this page

The listening questions on this page are original practice questions created by Tommy’s Legal Service. They do not copy official JLPT questions, audio, or official test format.

Audio created with VOICEVOX
Voice library used: VOICEVOX:Mochiko-san (Normal)

How to read your score

11–14 points Your N3-level basics are relatively stable. You may continue toward N2-level learning and workplace Japanese practice.

7–10 points Review N3 vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening. Practice workplace messages and short reading passages.

0–6 points Review N4-level basics first. Build your foundation step by step.

For people considering SSW2, work visas, or job changes

Japanese preparation may take time. If you are considering SSW2, work visas, job changes, a COE application, or a change of status application, it is important to check your Japanese level, exam schedule, period of stay, and application timing early.

Please always check the latest official rules for future changes to Japanese language requirements or immigration procedures.

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Need help with Japanese test and visa preparation?

Passing a Japanese language test does not automatically guarantee approval of status of residence. For SSW, SSW2, work visas, job changes, COE applications, and change of status applications, your background, employer, job duties, employment contract, and documents must also be reviewed carefully.

If you are preparing for a Japanese test and a visa application, Tommy’s Legal Service can help you review your situation.

This page is for learning support and self-check purposes only. Please always check the latest official information for exam details, eligibility, schedules, and fees.