Month June 2024

How To Pass The JLPT N2: A Detailed Study Guide

Jasper Shapiro

The JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) has five levels ranging from N5 to N1, and N2 is the second hardest among them. To pass the JLPT N2, test takers need to be able to comprehend clearly written and spoken Japanese used in various contexts in everyday life.

As a Satori Reader user (and intern) with three years of studying under my belt, I decided to put my skills to the test by taking the JLPT N2.

In this blog post, I’ll share my tips for how to study for the JLPT N2 and the resources I would recommend for anyone who aspires to pass the exam.

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5 Reasons Reading Is The Best Way To Learn Japanese

Jasper Shapiro

One of the biggest challenges in learning Japanese is to balance the many different aspects of studying the language. From memorizing thousands of kanji, to learning sentence structure, to practicing speaking and listening, there are a lot of facets to the language. Becoming fluent requires that you make progress in all of them.

Media can be a great way to combine multiple modes of study. But the best way to learn Japanese is reading.

Let’s dive into why and how reading improves your Japanese.

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