4E00 - 一
Meaning: one
Onyomi: ICHI, ITSU
Kunyomi: hito(tsu), hito-
No. of strokes: 1
Vocabulary:
一つ – hitotsu – one
一口 – hitokuchi – one bite
一人 – hitori – alone
What is the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)?
March 21, 2011 by 13 Comments
The purpose of the JLPT is to evaluate and certify Japanese language proficiency of non-native speakers. It is the largest scale test for Japanese in the world and used by many companies and universities to assess the Japanese language skills of applicants.
There are 5 levels for the JLPT. Level 5 is the entry level and Level 1 is the highest level of proficiency. Test is designed to assess the reading and writing skills of applicants and also requires knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.
Unfortunately the Japan Foundation does not publish lists of vocabulary, grammar and characters required for each level. The only way to provide lists as on this page is to analyze the material from the published tests with a more or less high accuracy.
It is organized by the Japan Foundation and tests are held regularly in Japan as well as many countries and cities outside Japan.
This table shows the requirements for kanji and vocabulary by proficiency level:
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Please check the official website of the test organization for more information. http://www.jlpt.jp/e/
Material for preparing for the JLPT N5 – N1
What are Onyomi and Kunyomi?
March 21, 2011 by 17 Comments
Kanji (Chinese characters) have two different readings – the onyomi and the kunyomi. The onyomi is closer to the original Chinese language and is mostly used for nouns. One Kanji can have more than one onyomi.
The kunyomi reading is used to show the traditional Japanese pronunciation. It is most frequently used when kanji appear in adjectives or verbs.
Kanji can have multiple onyomu or kunyomi readings, and sometimes they might only have onyomi or kunyomi readings.
The Japanese government selected 1945 kanji to be used for official publications. These so called “toyo kanji” which are also used for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) have around 4000 readings.
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