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.
取引先との打ち合わせは、相手の都合で来週に（　）された。

応募延期発見完成

Correct answer: 延期. “延期される” means that an event is postponed to a later date.

Question 2: What does the following instruction mean?
「会議の前に、あらかじめ資料に目を通しておいてください。」

Please prepare the materials after the meeting Please bring the materials without reading them Please distribute the materials during the meeting Please read through the materials before the meeting

Correct answer: Please read through the materials before the meeting. “あらかじめ” means beforehand, and “目を通す” means to read through something.

Question 3: Choose the best expression for the blank.
この会社では、遅刻しそうなときは上司に連絡する（　）。

ことになっていますようになりましたことにしましたつもりです

Correct answer: ことになっています. This pattern describes an established rule or arrangement.

Question 4: Choose the best expression for the blank.
新しい仕事は忙しい（　）、やりがいを感じている。

せいでためにもののばかりに

Correct answer: ものの. It introduces a contrast: the job is busy, but the speaker still finds it rewarding.

Question 5: Choose the best expression for the blank.
日本にいる（　）、一度は北海道へ行ってみたい。

ところでばかりでうちにかわりに

Correct answer: うちに. It means “while the current situation continues” or “before it changes.”

Question 6: Choose the best expression for the blank.
電車が大幅に遅れた（　）、会議に間に合わなかった。

せいでおかげでかわりにところで

Correct answer: せいで. It presents a cause that led to an undesirable result.

Question 7: Which report to a supervisor sounds most appropriate?

機械が変なので、そのまま使っておきます。変な音がしたけど、たぶん大丈夫です。機械のことは分かりませんので、帰ります。作業中に異常な音がしたため、機械を停止しました。確認をお願いします。

Correct answer: 作業中に異常な音がしたため、機械を停止しました。確認をお願いします。 It clearly reports the problem, the action already taken, and the requested follow-up.

Question 8: Read the warehouse memo and choose the correct action.
「木曜日に棚卸しを行います。水曜日までに入荷した商品は棚に並べ、未処理の伝票は担当者へ提出してください。水曜日の出荷に間に合わない場合は、午前中に責任者へ報告してください。」

Leave unprocessed slips on the desk until Thursday If Wednesday’s shipment will not be ready, report it to the person in charge before noon Put products received on Thursday on the shelves by Wednesday Report every shipment after the stocktaking is over

Correct answer: If Wednesday’s shipment will not be ready, report it to the person in charge before noon. The memo gives both the condition and the reporting deadline.

Question 9: Read the email and choose the correct statement.
「面接日時について、金曜日の午後3時から月曜日の午前10時へ変更をお願いできますでしょうか。会場は前回ご案内した会議室です。ご都合のよい時間を木曜日の正午までにご返信ください。」

The sender asks to change the interview to Monday at 10:00 a.m. and requests a reply by noon on Thursday The interview venue has changed to a new conference room The interview is definitely fixed for Friday at 3:00 p.m. The recipient should reply by noon on Monday

Correct answer: The sender asks to change the interview to Monday at 10:00 a.m. and requests a reply by noon on Thursday. The venue remains the previously announced room.

Question 10: Read the course notice and choose the correct statement.
「オンライン日本語研修の申込期限は8月10日です。ただし、定員20名に達した時点で受付を終了します。参加用URLは研修前日までに登録メールアドレスへ送ります。」

Everyone can apply until August 10 even after 20 people have registered The participation URL will be posted on the website after the course Registration may close before August 10, and the URL will be sent to the registered email address by the day before the course Participants must visit the office to receive the URL

Correct answer: Registration may close before August 10, and the URL will be sent to the registered email address by the day before the course. The capacity condition can end registration before the stated deadline.

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

The speaker is asking the person to work on both Tuesday and Thursday. The speaker is asking whether the person can work on Tuesday and take Wednesday off instead. 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?

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. The procedure must be completed within 14 days from the date of moving.

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?

10:00 a.m. on the same day 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday 2:00 p.m. on the same day 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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